Jonathan French

Jonathan French

Film Reviewer

Jonathan French has been producing film reviews and analysis for The Key Play for 15 football seasons. After lettering in football for three years at Division III Emory & Henry under the tutelage of Virginia coaching legends Lou Wacker and Fred Selfe, French works tirelessly to help fellow fans understand the game better. When he isn't talking about football, his passions include saltwater fishing, pit beef sandwiches, history, and sadly New York Rangers hockey.

Articles by Jonathan French

Rootin' for Tuten๐Ÿ”’

Production, production, production. New transfer tailback Bhayshul Tuten mixes home run elusiveness with a knack for getting a little extra when he doesn't get a big hole. Breaking down the film of a big offseason addition for the Hokies.

Liberating a Win๐Ÿ”’

Standout performances by Mansoor Delane and TyJuan Garbutt bought the Hokies offense time to find their running legs in a desperately needed win over Liberty. 10-play, 2,900-word film review covering Virginia Tech's final game of the 2022 football season.

Howling at the Poor Blocking๐Ÿ”’

Offensive line woes derail offensive momentum in a 21-22 loss against No. 24 NC State. Breaking down run blocking and pass protection issues, misdirection and 50/50 ball success, and more defensive woes against trips formations โ€” 2,500-word, 9-play film review.

One Step Forward Two Back๐Ÿ”’

Glimmers of offensive firepower for the Hokies wasn't enough to overcome repeated defensive gaffes. 2,900-word, 9-play film review covering how Kaleb Smith played his way to a career day, the RPO game, and the breakdown of the defensive struggles to contain the run.

Red Flags๐Ÿ”’

Talent gaps, the complete absence of a running game, and the first cracks in Virginia Tech's defense all serve as red flags that a long and painful season is in front of the Hokies. Eight-play, 2,700-word film review of the talent and scheme issues that held the Hokies back.

A Quarterback Mugging: The Defense Shines in a Lane Stadium Shellacking of Boston College๐Ÿ”’

A dominant defensive performance and no offensive mistakes offset another shaky offensive performance in the first win of the Brent Pry era. 2,800-word, 11-play film review analyzing how the defensive scheme and execution pressured BC, Tech's continued run blocking woes, and how misdirection and players just making plays helped the Hokies win the game.

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