Jonathan French

Breaking down basics and terminology, defensive alignment, and safeties plus heavy play in the box.

Back to basics running the football with just enough vertical shots, a defensive coaching adjustment, and the persistent positivity of interim head coach JC Price overcame copious play-calling dumbassery in another Commonwealth Cup victory for Virginia Tech.

2,600-word, 11-play film review breaking down Virginia Tech's costly coverage calls, how the run game succeeded and was abandoned, and the young bright spots.

A pair of freshman o-linemen impress, Pene displays upside in the trenches, King's cuts and attitude runs, and more in this 9-play, 2,500-word film review.

Examining a couple of plays that tell a long story about the current state of Virginia Tech football, and looking at the film to identify any potential solutions for the future.

Film review of the Hokies' attitude runs, costly smoke and mirrors in the red zone, passing game baby steps, Alan Tisdale's improved play, and scheming Amare Barno free.

2,400-word, 10-play film review of the offensive adjustments which led to the Hokies' best day running the ball this season, the shortcomings that held that unit back, and analyzing a defensive regression and collapse.

2,500-word, 11-play film review of the defensive tactics that disrupted Pitt early, how the Panthers offense adapted, while their Tech counterparts couldn't exploit Pitt's weaknesses because of both scheme and execution shortcomings.

The Hokies host the Panthers — one of the hottest teams around — in a game that may make or break Tech's season.

If ifs and buts were candy and nuts, Saturday night would've been Halloween in Blacksburg. Unfortunately, the Hokies couldn't overcome the leprechaun because both the coaching and players were not good enough to take advantage of a very vulnerable opponent. Breaking it all down in a 16-play, 3,200 word film review.

While the Hokies finally managed to get Tre Turner and Tayvion Robinson involved against Richmond, poor offensive line play and erratic quarterback play is the focus of this 13-play, 2,800-word film review.

After everything that could go wrong went wrong in the first half, the Hokies defense provided a chance to steal a win. The effort was undone by baffling red zone play calling and a lack of audibles that left Tech's most proven playmakers helpless to determine the final outcome.

3,000 word, 17-play film preview examining the importance of Virginia Tech's screen game, WVU's standouts plus scheme, and thoughts on what the Hokies need to do to pull off an all-important road win.

4,000+ word, 17-play film review examining how MTSU took away Braxton Burmeister's comfort zone in the passing game, wide receiver play that left a lot to be desired, winning the numbers game on the LOS, continued fundamental improvement on defense, and valuable work for inexperienced depth players.

Winning the line of scrimmage, a new face, and innovative utilization of personnel drive a dominant defensive performance. A 17-play, 3,600 word film breakdown of the Hokies' winning effort.

2,500-word, 8-play film preview detailing an effective UNC defensive wrinkle, personnel analysis, and the importance of forcing the safeties to respect the pass.

13-play, 2,900-word film preview of UNC's offensive personnel to watch out for, scheme analysis of the Heels' productive run/RPO attack, and how the Hokies were influenced out of position in the trenches last season.

2,400-word film audit of what the Hokies' ranks along the defensive side of the trenches need to do jumpstart the defense this season.

2,800-word film breakdown of what to expect from the Hokies' signal caller and the opportunities for him to grow into the offense more.

A pair of true freshman wideouts — Da'Wain Lofton and Jaylen Jones — have received plenty of hype this offseason. Breaking down how they can supplement the Hokies' receiving corps.