BLACKSBURG, Va. Cheap Packers Jerseys Hoodies . -- Buzz Williams has coached Virginia Tech for two seasons with low expectations from outside as a motivational tool.He wont have that card to play this year because of what the Hokies accomplished last season.The Hokies (20-15, 10-8 Atlantic Coast Conference) were the surprise of the ACC last season. They beat two teams ranked in the top 10, and closed the regular season with six consecutive victories in ACC play, their longest in-conference winning streak since they won eight straight in the Southern Conference in the 1964-65 season.The Hokies have their top four scorers back, led by Zach LeDay (15.5 ppg, 7.9 rpg) and Seth Allen (14.4 ppg), get Ahmed Hill (8.7 ppg in 2014-15) back from knee surgery and welcome sharpshooting transfer Ty Outlaw this year.One viewpoint the Hokies dont welcome is talk that success will change their approach.I dont really think hes got to create motivation for us, LeDay said of Williams. I mean, we know what type of team we are. We dont bring in five five-star, top-20 players out of high school every year, so we know what type of team we are. We know were going to have to give it our all every night and every nights going to be a battle.The us-against-them mentality might be a harder sell for Williams this year, especially with the Hokies expected to be a preseason Top 25 consideration, but he said hes not planning to change the way he views the accolades.Once you get past the top 10, 12, 15 teams, then everybody is just kind of searching, he said. `Let me reach for this team. I like how theyre going, and I think that thats probably whats happening to us a little bit. We kind of finished semi on a good note over the last month of the season. It sounds good. It looks good.For the first time in his tenure with the Hokies, Williams and his staff will have ample talent available. He has seven returnees that played significant minutes last season, adds Hill and Outlaw and freshmen guard Tyrie Jackson (18 ppg as a high school senior) and 6-foot-10 freshman Khadim Sy, who could help immediately defensively.Some others things to loss for from Virginia Tech in the 2016-17 season:TALK IS NICE, BUT: A buzz about basketball around campus can be heady stuff to take in for 18-22 year old players, and the Hokies ability to ignore the hype of expectations and keep doing the things Williams preaches is key, particularly since, after last season, opponents are unlikely to look past Virginia Tech this season.INCORPORATION: Barring injuries, the Hokies are transitioning from having not enough players to having more than enough, and while Williams loves the idea of having certain combinations on the court together, they must first build the chemistry to make it effective. That will be a significant part of their preseason workouts.TRIPLE THREATS: The Hokies say Outlaw is likely the best shooter on the team, and he joins a roster on which Justin Bibbs made 76 3-pointers last season, Seth Allen made 44 and two others made at least 20. With a roster still lacking tall depth, their ability to make shots from long range can remain a significant equalizer this season.MR. ENERGY: Chris Clarke missed 13 games as a freshman with a broken foot, but was a huge energy source when available. Hes very athletic, can play every position except center and always provides a spark on the court.We were distinctly a different team when he played, Williams said.KINGS OF THE CASSELL: Cassell Coliseum is a difficult place to play when the fans, already right on top of the court fill it up and find reasons to be loud. 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Centre Robbie Fruean has completed a deal to join Bath, reuniting with his former Canterbury Crusaders coaches Todd Blackadder and Tabai Matson.The 28-year-old will move to the Aviva Premiership after his Mitre 10 Cup commitments with Hawkes Bay, with the competition culminating in late October.The 2007 IRB world under-19 player of the year excelled in New Zealands junior ranks, but was then blighted by both illness and injury.Fruean rebuilt his career making more than 60 appearances for the Crusaders under Blackadder and Matsons tutelage, and now the trio will link back up again at the Recreation Ground.We are really excited that Robbie has agreed to join us here at Bath, said Bath rugby director Blackadder.Tabai [Matson, Bath head coach] and I know him very well from his time at the Crusaders, and he is the kind of player we know will fit right in with the squad we have here, both on and off the field.The Mitre 10 Cup final will be held on Oct. 28, suggesting the latest Fruean could arrive at Bath would be early November.The versatile three-quarters impending arrival will no doubt boost Baths resources during the autumn internationals.England centre Jonathan Joseph was a late withdrawal from Baths 34-14 Premiership defeat at Leicester Tigers on Sunday, suffering from thigh trouble. Green Bay Packers Equanimeous St. Brown Jersey. .Whilst my focus for the time being is still on the Mitre 10 Cup with Hawkes Bay, Im really looking forward to getting over to Bath and getting started, said Fruean.It will be a new challenge for me, the Aviva Premiership is such a tough league, but Bath have had a good start, and I know that being over there and competing in it will bring out the best in me.Bath have also recruited Dragons prop Shaun Knight on loan until the end of the season.The 26-year-old former Gloucester front-rower slots into the Bath ranks immediately, offsetting David Wilsons return to home club Newcastle Falcons.England Under-20s graduate Knight made his name at home club Gloucester, following in his fathers footsteps.Shaun is a very strong scrummager, and were excited to see how he continues to develop now that hes with us, said Baths first-team coach Toby Booth.Weve got some very good props within the squad, and Shaun adds to that strength in depth and competition for places. 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