Film Study

A film review of how the Hokies picked up their first ACC home win of Mike Young’s tenure with a new defensive approach and sticking to their offensive identity.

Kentucky came out swinging and knocked out Virginia Tech late. 15-play, 3,700-word film review of Tech's run game strategy, the poor perimeter blocking that derailed it, Hooker's opportunity to grow in 2020, and the ugly of gap fits.

14-play, near 3,000-word film breakdown of Kentucky's run-heavy offense, variable defense and how Virginia Tech matches up.

5,000-plus word, 26-play film analysis of how the Cavaliers snapped the Hokies' 15-game winning streak.

The Commonwealth Cup and Coastal Division are on the line. Read this 2,400-word film preview of Hokies-Cavaliers and understand the matchup better.

Near 3,000-word film review of the Hokies' 28-0 blanking of Pitt focused on how the Hokies' d-line disrupted underneath throws and offensive repetition and misdirection facilitated critical gains.

3,200 word, 10-play analysis of Virginia Tech's pressure/coverage strategy, offensive misdirection evolution and the whooping in the trenches, all with a slight eye to Pitt and Virginia.

The devil was in the details inside for the Hokies for this well-executed and -timed quarterback pressure.

Film review of the Hokies' win over Wake Forest with an in-depth analysis of a vintage defensive performance and the tweaks and wrinkles that made Inverted Veer / Jet Sweep series roll.

4,700 word, 17-play (!) film analysis of strong alley play, an astute ND d-line, limited Hokies' red zone play calling, and Tech's 3-man rush conundrum.

Film break down of zone-run blocking scheme adjustment, designed quarterback runs in pass calls, and the importance of tight ends in Virginia Tech's recent offensive success.

Break down of early Virginia Tech defensive gaffes, a well conceived and executed screen series, and a "Manball" mashing from the Hokies' offensive line and tight ends.

Fourteen-play, 3,000-plus word film review breaking down new offensive scheme twists, o-line fundamentals, defending the five-wide attack, Hendon Hooker's growth, and some uninspired play.

Monster 4,300-word, 20-clip film review analyzing improved play from the second-year DBs, red alerts in the run game, Hooker's impact on the rush attack, a Bryan Hudson spotlight, boundary breakdowns, adjustments to Hooker and bonus pass rush technique breakdown.

Analyzing the Blue Devils's five-wide adjustment, Hokies' run game ineptitude, the downturn and why a quarterback change might not be a cure all.

Fourteen-play breakdown of run game blunders, vertical strategy, successful offensive adjustments, defensive standouts and bye week focus.

Near 4,000-word, 19-play film breakdown examining the ups and downs of o-line execution, coverage adjustments, tackling issues, and the run and pass attack.

Breaking down the Hokies' soft run attack, QB play, coverage struggles and defensive newcomers who stood out. 3,000 words and 11 plays analyzed.

Analyzing the Eagles on both sides of the ball and how the Hokies match up.

The Hokies must improve their offensive efficiency and attack the middle of the field through the air.