Virginia Tech's Defense Goes up in Smoke Against the Flames
Even when the defense worked, it didn't.
Even when the defense worked, it didn't.
Liberty comes into Blacksburg ranked and undefeated, and the Hokies should roll anyway.
Thus far Bud Foster's successor has had an up-and-down year in his first season as defensive coordinator.
2,900-word, 11-play film review! How the Hokies leveraged an extra defender in the box and maximized Alan Tisdale's speed. Plus a look at a few costly defensive busts, analysis of how Tech beat soft coverage through the air, and a breakdown of the dagger run.
Virginia Tech's road trip to Wake Forest wasn't a piece of cake. 12-play, 2,800-word film breakdown of how Wake slowed the Hokies' run game, Tech's defensive lapses, plus a look at a defensive player who took the "next step".
3,600-word, 18-play film review of another excellent performance from Virginia Tech's o-line, the defensive tackle double team difference, the Deablo adjustment, and some recognition for unheralded special teamers.
3,000-word, 11-play film review analyzing the Hokies' offense with quarterbacks Braxton Burmeister and Hendon Hooker at the helm.
How a basic run concept moved the Hokies out of position, trying to make sense of the defensive scheme and a bright spot at a needed defensive position. Over 2,000 words plus 9 plays of analysis.
The destinies of the Hokies and Tar Heels have been intertwined for twenty years. Now, they meet in what could be a program-defining matchup for both sides.
Film analysis of how the Tar Heels pass to facilitate the run, their bevy of offensive playmakers, multiple defensive scheme, and more.
4,000-word and 14-play analysis of: Herbert and the o-line's big day, a blocking wrinkle that made it happen, Mitchell's possibly untenable workload, the d-line scheme that's generated immense pressure with minimal bodies and an assessment of the linebacker corps.
The Hokies must slow Duke's rush and limit the efficiency of its pass attack. 11-play film preview and breakdown of the test the Hokies face at Wallace Wade.
Film analysis of Justin Hamilton's scheme debut which showcased emphasis on pursuit and pass rush focused on collapsing the pocket. And how Alan Tisdale fits in the new system.
Virginia Tech opened its 2020 football season with a dominating run performance. Breaking down the film of what made Tech successful in the trenches.
14-play film breakdown of the Wolfpack offensive and defensive schemes, with an analysis of how the Hokies match up.
The latest from the athletic department after the Hokies' football season was delayed again.
The Hokies added a Tight End / H-Back to their 2021 recruiting class. Gibble goes in-depth on his decision and his style of play.
Virginia Tech added an all-conference FCS transfer. Film breakdown of how he fits in for the Hokies and assessing the pros and cons of his tape.
Virginia Tech added a 3-star defensive end to its 2021 recruiting class last week, and his skill set and film helped shed more light on Tech's new look defensive scheme.
3,300-word film breakdown of how Virginia Tech's d-line scheme might change based on Bill Teerlinck's tenure with the Bills and defensive line recruits the Hokies have targeted.