The annual #Hokies spring game at Lane Stadium saw a good turnout despite windy conditions. Kyron Drones and Pop Watson showcased their skills, with Drones leading the Maroon team to a 21-14 victory over the Orange team. Keyshawn Burgos stood out with a strong defensive performance, recording multiple sacks and turnovers.
Kyron Drones had a short but efficient spring game effort Saturday, capping a month of drills that leaves the #Hokies optimistic about their 2024 outlook. Plus, DE Keyshawn Burgos' big day, looming questions at the backup QB spot and more. https://t.co/HpZeA28Dcq
Pry on DE Keyshawn Burgos: "He played like he was mad today." Said he has a great motor and is more focused this spring. #Hokies
Final from the #Hokies spring game: Maroon 21, Orange 14 Lots of work for backup QB Pop Watson and RBs PJ Prioleau and Jeremiah Coney. Tech is deep at WR. Big days for Keyshawn Burgos (3 sacks, 1 pbu and 1 fr) and Jason Abbey and Stephon Hicks, who each had two sacks.
And just as ACCN scripted, #Hokies' spring game lasts two hours -- on the dot. Maroon prevails 21-14. But did it cover?!
Final from the #Hokies spring game: Maroon 21, Orange 14
That's a wrap. The Maroon team wins the #Hokies' spring game over the Orange team 21-14. Full stats here: https://t.co/IUP1otpTn8
High pass by Locklear is picked off by freshman Joshua Clarke on the Maroon team. #Hokies
Chance Fitzgerald's impressive 38-yard reception from Ben Locklear sets up Tralon Mitchell's 2-yard TD run. Orange cuts Maroon's lead to 21-14 with 10 minutes left in fourth quarter. #Hokies
Chance Fitzgerald pulls in a 38-yard pass up the sideline from Ben Locklear down to the 2-yard line for the Orange team. Tralon Mitchell scores on the next play to pull them within 21-14. #Hokies
#Hokies got a good, long look at Pop Watson at QB today as he battles for the backup gig. Watson went 13 for 21 for 130 yards despite being sacked 6 times. He ran for a 6-yard TD. Maroon leads Orange 21-7 going to the fourth quarter at the spring game.
Dueling fourth-down incompletions on those last two drives. Jonathan Pennix met Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw with a hard hit on that last one to break it up. #Hokies
It's halftime at the #Hokies' spring game. The Maroon team (the one with Kyron Drones on it) leads the Orange team 21-7. Running clock coming in the second half. Here are the first-half stats: https://t.co/BR0CB9YvmJ
Halftime: Maroon 21, Orange 7 #Hokies
Pop Watson on the read option scores on a 6-yard run. He was 4 of 5 for 40 yards on that drive. #Hokies Maroon 21, Orange 7, 3:17 2Q
A 6-yard touchdown run by Pop Watson, who, to be fair, wasn't going to get hit at the goal line by the two defenders closing in on him. Maybe would have come up short if this were a real game and he was live. Regardless, the Orange team is on the board, down 21-7. #Hokies
A 6-yard touchdown run by Pop Watson, who, to be fair, wasn't going to get hit at the goal line by the two defenders closing in on him. Maybe would have come up short otherwise. Regardless, the Orange team is on the board, down 21-7. #Hokies
Fumble on a swing pass by Tyler Mason is recovered by cornerback Josh Gholston of the Maroon team. #hokies
The second quarter has started and, if I had to guess, it looks like Kyron Drones' day is done. Dylan Wittke's in the game for the Maroon team. Drones was 6-for-10 for 122 yards and a touchdown. Added 13 rushing yards. #Hokies
#Hokies QB Kyron Drones led Maroon for 4 first quarter drives. It scored TDs on its last 3. Drones went 6 for 10 for 122 yards and 2 scores, and ran for 13 yards. He was sacked once. DE Keyshawn Burgos had 3 sacks, 1 pass breakup and 1 fumble recovery. Maroon leads 21-0 after 1Q
Kyron Drones to PJ Prioleau for a 22-yard touchdown. Maroon #Hokies lead Orange 21-0 with 2:41 left in the first quarter. Drones is 6 for 10 for 122 yards and two scores. Prioleau has a TD catch and a TD run.
P.J Prioleau with his second TD of the game. This one comes on a 22-yard pass from Drones. Maroon 21, Orange 0, 2:41 1Q #Hokies
Drones rolls left and dumps off a pass to P.J. Prioleau, who scores from 22 yards out, his second touchdown of the day. It's 21-0 Maroon team. #Hokies
Keyshawn Burgos with a fumble recovery. Here's how his three drives have gone: - Tipped pass that led to Kemari Copeland's INT - Three straight sacks - Fumble recovery That's pretty good, right? #Hokies
Kyron Drones to Ja'Riccous Hairston for a 3-yard TD and a 14-0 lead for the Maroon #Hokies over Orange late in the first quarter. Drones is 5 for 9 passing for 100 yards and a score today.
Kyron Drones with a 3-yard TD pass to Ja'Ricous Hairston. He is 5 of 9 for 100 yards in his three drives. Maroon 14, Orange 0, 3:44 1Q #Hokies
Drones with a 3-yard touchdown pass to TE Ja'Ricous Hairston. #Hokies
Drones is back out for another drive, his third. Dumps off a screen pass to Malachi Thomas that goes for 66 yards. #Hokies
Keyshawn Burgos with three straight "sacks" of Pop Watson on the Orange team's second drive. #Hokies
Keyshawn Burgos with a "sack." Having an active day on the line. Tipped a pass that was picked off last drive. #Hokies
A 33-yard rush off the left side for Jeremiah Coney. #Hokies
We have our first spring game points... P.J. Prioleau breaks off a 31 yard touchdown run, bolting through the middle and cutting left for the score. Maroon #Hokies lead Orange Hokies 7-0 in the first quarter.
P.J. Prioleau with a 31-yard rushing TD to capitalize off Kemari Copeland's INT. Maroon 7, Orange 0, 10:20 1Q #Hokies
P.J. Prioleau goes for a 31-yard rushing touchdown for the Maroon team. #Hokies
#Hokies backup QB Pop Watson's pass tipped by DE Keyshawn Burgos and picked off by DT Kemari Copeland ... then Copeland fumbles but its recovered by S Quentin Reddish. Spring games are fun.
Kemari Copeland with an athletic interception on Pop Watson's third pass attempt. #Hokies
Tipped Pop Watson pass at the line by Keyshawn Burgos. It shot straight into the air and was hauled in by DT Kemari Copeland for an INT. #Hokies
Pop Watson gets his turn running the Orange team after a turnover on downs. Rolls out to the left and hits Ali Jennings for a 17-yard gain on his first play. #Hokies
Pop Watson gets his turn running the Orange team after a turnover on downs. Rolls out to the eft and hits Ali Jennings for a 17-yard gain on his first play. #Hokies
#Hokies QB1 Kyron Drones went 2 for 4 for 24 yards on that opening drive of the spring game. Possession stalls at the 42. Malachi Thomas carried three times for 14 yards.
Kyron Drones gets the nod for the Maroon team. Threw a pass out wide to Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw for a 15-yard gain. I'd imagine Drones won't play much, so enjoy this drive and possibly one or two more. #Hokies
Kyron Drones gest the nod for the Maroon team. Threw a pass out wide to Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw for a 15-yard gain. I'd imagine Drones won't play much, so enjoy this drive and possibly one or two more. #Hokies
Pretty good crowd on a nice day at Lane Stadium. Spring game’s starting soon. #Hokies https://t.co/YxKh6vxHmB
Couldn’t ask for a better day for the #Hokies spring game. (OK, maybe if the wind wasn’t whipping as much.) https://t.co/auResmZSY5
Here at Lane Stadium for the annual #Hokies spring game. Parking lots are jammed with tailgaters, despite the windy day. Our @DamienSordelett previewed the game with a look at Tech's offensive line. https://t.co/McjlRUARYu
The #Hokies head into this spring game with a much deeper offensive line, meaning there won’t be the disparity seen last season. On that, the two young QBs getting plenty of snaps, key starters getting limited work and the format. https://t.co/5i5hnrKxuU
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There’s balance on both teams for this year’s spring game. Good mix of first- and second-team players on both squads. #Hokies https://t.co/NqMwwVbfuJ