2009 vs 2013 HOKIES

I lined up the 2009 and 2013 Virginia Tech starting squads below, with the advantage being highlighted in bold.

In summary, I think we're a slighly better overall team. I think we are better on defense, particularly the defensive line and and secondary, and slightly worse at the offensive skill positions. We are relatively neutral on the offensive line, and I give the edge to r-SR Logan over JR Tyrod.

Addition talent on the defensive line will hopefully be able to slow down TJ Yeldon, and the better 2013 secondary will be able to keep the playaction game in front of them. I think Logan will have to play the game of his life to compensate for the unknowns at WR and RB. But with that said, I think if DJ is healthy and explosive for 4 quarters, and Trey runs the ball like we all want him to, this game mgiht be closer than I originally thought.

What do you all think?

Tyrod Taylor vs Logan Thomas: This one is extremely tough, but I think Logan is a better QB at this point in his career than Tyrod was in 2009. Tyrod was only 9/20 for 91 yards vs Alabama, and I believe that Logan will be better than that.

Ryan Williams / Josh Oglesby vs Trey Edmunds / JCC: In my opinion, Ryan Williams was the best running back we've had at Virginia Tech. Fast. Strong. Vision. Great cutting ability.

Jarret Boykin / Danny Coale vs DJ Coles / Demetri Knowles: Two of the most consistent receivers we've had at VT. DJ Coles is more talented, but how healthy is his knee? Can Demetri be the all-around WR we need him to be, or is he just the deep guy?

Beau Warren vs David Wang: Beau Warren was consistent, but I think David Wang is going to suprise some people this year. He was hurt for most of last year, but he played through it and his performance suffered. David Wang is more mobile and suprisingly extremely strong, and Jeff Grimes has had positive reviews. Enough said.

Jaymes Brookes / Sergio Render vs Andrew Miller / Caleb Farris: Although Andrew Miller is clearly the best one out of this guard bunch, I feel like Jaymes Brookes and Sergio Render were a better guard combination.

Ed Wang / Blake DeChrisopther vs Jonathan McGlock / Laurence Gibson: Maybe I'm optimistic, but I like this year's tackles more.

Kam Chancellor / Dorian Porch vs Kyshoen Jarrett / Detrick Bonner: I think Kam was a liability in coverage (sorry bro) and Dorian Porch just didn't have the swag that this year's safeties do.

Roc Carmichael / Stephan Virgil / Jayron Hosley vs Kendall / Brandon Facyson / Kyle Fuller
: Yes, two true freshman, who are extremely talented.

Jake Johnson / Barquell Rivers / Cody Grimm vs Tariq Edwards / Jack Tyler / Josh Trimble: The Deathbacker sets the 2009 squad apart. Jake Johnson was a liability in coverage, but a tackling machine.

Jason Worilds / Nekos Brown vs James Gayle / Dadi / JR Collins: I think Gayle is better than Worilds (who was very good), and JR Collins and Dadi are better than Nekos.

John Graves / Cordarrow Thompson / Demetrius Taylor vs Derickk Hopkins / Luther Maddy: Our two bowling balls in the middle are going to very, very tough to block this year.