The Hokies win two Athlon Sports Accolades for Week 5

These of course, are for the ACC but very well-deserved praise.

Coordinator of the Week: Bud Foster, Virginia Tech
Despite having a short week to prepare against a tough offense, Virginia Tech and coordinator Bud Foster turned in one of the best efforts by a defense in Week 5. Georgia Tech entered Thursday nights contest averaging 431.8 yards and 36.5 points a game, but the Hokies held the Yellow Jackets to 273 yards and just 10 points on 66 plays. Georgia Tech also managed only 4.1 yards per play, which was its lowest output since averaging just 3.3 yards per snap against BYU last year. In Virginia Techs last two matchups against the Yellow Jackets, Fosters defense held Georgia Tech to just 280.5 yards and 13.5 points a game.

Team of the Week: Virginia Tech
The Hokies have experienced an up and down start to the season, but coach Frank Beamers team reminded the rest of the ACC on Thursday night that this team is still a contender for the conference title. Virginia Tech lost to Alabama 35-10 in the opener and has rebounded with four consecutive victories. After barely escaping against East Carolina and Marshall, Virginia Tech scored a huge road win against Georgia Tech. The Hokies offense is still a work in progress, but quarterback Logan Thomas delivered a huge performance against the Yellow Jackets, accounting for 279 total yards and two scores. Virginia Techs defense did its part, holding Georgia Tech to 273 yards, forcing three turnovers and recording seven tackles for a loss. The Hokies should be favored in their next four games, with a date at Miami on Nov. 9 looming large for the Coastal Division title.

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