A rare atypical game for Hokies-Eagles - www.roanoke.com
Source: Roanoke Times NCAAF - Oct 22, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Uncharacteristically down, Boston College poses less of an obstacle in the way of Tech's run at an ACC title.
Hokies' Keys to the Game Don't get one-dimensional
Virginia Tech had great balance in each of its last two wins, getting at least 280 passing yards and 170 rushing yards against both Miami and Wake Forest. Not coincidentally, those were its two finest offensive performances against high-quality opponents this year. The Eagles rank 95th nationally in total defense (419.3 ypg) and are prone to giving up yards in the air and on the ground. So there’s yardage for the taking as long as the Hokies don’t become too predictable. Be careful with the ball
Quarterback Logan Thomas has been much better about
Hokies' Keys to the Game Don't get one-dimensional
Virginia Tech had great balance in each of its last two wins, getting at least 280 passing yards and 170 rushing yards against both Miami and Wake Forest. Not coincidentally, those were its two finest offensive performances against high-quality opponents this year. The Eagles rank 95th nationally in total defense (419.3 ypg) and are prone to giving up yards in the air and on the ground. So there’s yardage for the taking as long as the Hokies don’t become too predictable. Be careful with the ball
Quarterback Logan Thomas has been much better about
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