What a day of college football. I am nearly speechless. Separation Saturday lived up to its billing and then some… and then some! There were upsets, unexpected blowouts, nailbiters and of course, another week that draws us closer to understanding who is the best team in the nation!
Author: thebigcali
PART I: OFFENSE
The Hokies haven’t had a dominating offense since the days of Michael Vick, but when you have the #1 defense statistically, that may not be entirely necessary for success. With the loss of Marcus Vick for problems off and on the field, two senior running backs and key starters on the offensive line, some might quickly write off Virginia Tech’s chances this year. Newsflash: this is not the case.
Let’s go over each position with some tender love and care and figure out where the Hokies really stand.
PART II: DEFENSE & SPECIAL TEAMS
What word encapsulates Virginia Tech’s defense? Brash? Hard-nosed? My choice would have to be lethal. The Hokies defense coached by defensive coordinator Bud Foster allowed only 168 points last season, a devastating 12.9 PA/G average.
Returning for the Hokies are the tandem LB’s Vince Hall and Xavier Adibi. Without question, these two guys lead one of the top 5 linebacking corps in the nation. In addition, 2007 NFL Draft prospect Rover/SS Aaron Rouse will be one of the keys to shoring up solid play for Tech’s secondary.
After the loss of Jimmy Williams, Daryl Tapp, James Anderson, Jonathon Lewis, Justin Hamilton to the NFL draft, the Hokies find themselves having to fill in holes left by key playmakers. Let’s take a look at each unit of the defense and analyze their strengths and weaknesses.