The Cup Comes Home: Scheme Adjustments Exploit the Hoos in a 33-15 Virginia Tech Win
2,900 word, 13 play film review breaking down how the Hokies adjusted their run game, attacked UVA's deep shell coverage, and how disguised blitzes hit home.
Self Inflicted: Hokies derail their own upset effort against Clemson
2,500-word, 10-play film breakdown of Virginia Tech's success with the inside zone (that Tech didn't go to enough), more predictable offensive play calls, a limp pass attack, and a mixed defensive effort.
Hokies Provide Hope on Defense, Nope on Offense
Tight play calling and poor execution wasted a good defensive effort against Miami. 3,000-word, 14-play breakdown of defensive growth, lack of Mitchell Effect, momentum killers and predictable play calls.
Virginia Tech's Defense Goes up in Smoke Against the Flames
Even when the defense worked, it didn't.
Virginia Tech Defense Sparks a Fast Start in Derby Country
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.
Just Desserts: Hokies Earn an L in Winston-Salem
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".
Adjusting on the Fly: Breaking Down How the Hokies Put Away the Eagles
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.
Dissecting a Tale of Two Tech Offenses
3,000-word, 11-play film review analyzing the Hokies' offense with quarterbacks Braxton Burmeister and Hendon Hooker at the helm.
Brought to Heel: Virginia Tech Defense Outmaneuvered in Chapel Hill
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.
Reining in North Carolina's Explosive Playmakers
Film analysis of how the Tar Heels pass to facilitate the run, their bevy of offensive playmakers, multiple defensive scheme, and more.
