Now, This is Rock Bottom
Old Dominion routed the Hokies 45-26 in an effort which left everyone with eyeballs thinking this team has quit on the season. The bell tolled for Brent Pry's head coaching tenure at Virginia Tech the following day.
Capitulation
Space and effort seemed to vanish as Vanderbilt thumps Virginia Tech's football program back in crisis mode. Reviewing 7 plays from a 20-44 blowout covering abysmal quarterback play and no-compete from the linebackers.
What We Know Now: Breaking Down Positives from the New Defensive Scheme
Analyzing the film to figure out we learned about Virginia Tech's new defensive scheme along with a look at an offensive line bright spot.
Sorting Through New Pieces of the Defensive Puzzle
Lack of transparency around the program has shrouded the reboot of the Virginia Tech defense in mystery. Analyzing all three levels of the defense after digesting the spring game, and breaking down the film of the defensive newcomers and their possible scheme fits.
Analyzing the Principles and Personnel of Sam Siefkes' Defense
The Hokies will have a new defensive scheme this season. Part one of a film breakdown series is 3,000 words that covers alignment, the 3-safety evolution, roster fits, personnel gaps and more.
Duke's Mayo Bowl: A Commentary
While the Virginia Tech offensive line was outmatched, several young defensive players turned in sound efforts to keep the Hokies close against Minnesota in 24-10 loss.
Mayo Bowl Preview: All About Competition
The Hokies face a sound defensive Big Ten opponent who was competitive in every game this season. Seven-play, 2,200-word Minnesota film preview with an eye to the Hokies' future.
Hoo's Pop?
Pop Watson provided the Hokies offensive juice, giving the defense just enough wiggle room against an anemic UVA offense to keep the Commonwealth Cup in Blacksburg. 2,600-word, 11-play film review analyzing Watson's play, a double posts concept and one linebacker to build around in the future.
It's the Same... Sad Song
Despite a surprise performance by Pop Watson, the same errors that have consistently cost the Hokies wins over Brent Pry's three seasons once again raised their ugly head in another one-score loss.
Half an Effort
A sloppy offensive performance combined with second half defensive breakdowns in the secondary derailed a terrific first half defensive effort in a crushing 24-14 loss to Clemson.
