no question, the VT game exposed lack of inside height and/or leaping ability. but it was also being outclassed in overall team ability/talent as well. however, it was a great experience for a building program and for setting new team expectations.
again, at face value, i really like this roster and look forward to seeing what a totally new staff can do. as far as returners- in the best of worlds, i want to see players each off-season coming back with a noticeably improved game. kind of like a boxer spending 3 months training hard for a single fight- they should be in peak condition if they care about winning championships.