There's Room to Improve, but Bud Foster Doesn't Believe the Hokies Need a Culture Change

Virginia Tech's defensive coordinator spoke candidly about future of the program.

[Mark Umansky]

"Oh you guys think, huh," Bud Foster said rhetorically when he was asked if he was interested in Virginia Tech's soon-to-be vacant head coaching position.

Foster previously told The Key Play succeeding Frank Beamer would be his dream job.

"I don't think this program needs a culture change," Foster added Monday evening. "We can do some things a little bit better. We got to win the state in recruiting. We got to get that back. We got good kids, we got a good program. We're close to getting it back where we want to be.

"Recruiting's the key. We got to get back to winning our state. When we did that, we were a top ten football team. We haven't the last few years, we got the top kids have left the state. Then all of a sudden, we've become just a little bit above average. Where you get a couple of guys who are difference makers and the next thing you know you're winning 9, 10, 11 football games. That's where we got to get back to doing that."

Foster also discussed the Hokies' Thursday night road matchup with Georgia Tech:

  • Tech needs to be sound in its "option principles"; which defender needs to account for the dive, quarterback, and pitch. The Hokies also need to be physical upfront, and the back end must prevent the big play over the top of the defense.
  • Georgia Tech's offense is at its best when they establish the fullback. Virginia Tech can use its defensive speed to its advantage if they can force the Yellow Jackets to the perimeter.
  • The Hokies go live in practice, chop blocks and all, to best prepare to stop Georgia Tech's triple option attack.

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