Bruce Taylor on his season-ending foot injury, and where he and Tech go from here

Just wanted to get something quick up here about Virginia Tech inside linebacker Bruce Taylor, and then we’ll add to it with some comments later from defensive coordinator Bud Foster, about how the Hokies plan to replace Taylor.

First, though, a brief injury update: Cornerback Jayron Hosley (hamstring) and James Gayle (ankle) were in a blue jerseys (limited participation) at tonight’s practice. Whip outside linebacker Alonzo Tweedy (ankle) did not practice.

Tweedy’s injury is the freshest among those three defensive starters. He got hurt Saturday against Boston College. Hosley missed that game after tweaking his hamstring the previous week at Wake Forest. Gayle has essentially missed the past three games after