re: Dennis Dodd (CBS Sports) Tweets that final four for #14 are:

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Va Tech would be a power w/ the SEC resources.



they are not a power now, they beat up on a crappy ACC then choke in their bowl games. They have pretty much tapped out their resources when it comes to recruiting VA and if UVA turns that corner VT recruiting will take a big hit which it already has gone down a little with UVA's new staff from last year

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Beamer gets credit for building the VPI program, but many Hokies that i've talked to believe that Beamer has plateaued as a coach. He's never been that great a recruiter, but Virginia is loaded w/ talent. I agree that UVa has a staff that may out recruit VPI if they don't watch out. But the state has plenty to support both schools and VPI should be able to recruit in NC, MD & PA better. I don't think Beamer would stay much longer if they joined the SEC. not that he'd get fired, but it wouldn't suit him to lead them through the transition. a new coach w/ the SEC $$$ and prestige could make them formidable. they have good football support and w/ the SEC, they could easily fill an 80,000 stadium in Blacksburg.