Our offense - not offensive.

Finally got a chance to see the entire game (I'm half-way around the world), and must say that watching our offense through four quarters wasn't what I had thought it might be - considering many others' comments around the web and Logan's stats of 25 of 43. Of course, they stuffed us in the middle, but the difference between this year and last year is that Loeffler had a notion of how to counter. I don't think the guy last year would have known what to do, or his scheme and receiver routes would have been up to the task. Two well-run series for six and several points left in the wind, I can't wait for the next game to see if we can put it all together. I really think some of the teams who try the same thing that ECU did, pack the line, are going to be made to pay by some of the things Loeffler did, for example, the TD series where Coles scored on a play action; last year we would have seen three runs to set up a field goal if we couldn't stick it in.

I'm hopeful. The O line "can" perform at a high level as evidenced by Alabama. The receivers "can" catch passes and Logan's settling down and getting it to them better. I also think we're seeing more variety in the use of our running backs and am optimistic that Edmunds, Mangus and Coleman (when healthy) are going to punish teams that stack against us and break more than a few on runs and screens. And above all, the offensive coordinator seems engaged and aware of what's happening. If we can get by Marshall, I'm really interested to see what else he has in his bag. I'm really hopeful for the first time in ten years that we have an offense that will be methodical and able to punch you in the mouth in more ways than one.

Can't wait to see the full Offense analysis on this site.

Go Hokies!