Look up “BeamerBall” in a dictionary and the definition says “See Virginia Tech @ UNC, September 9, 2006”. Led by textbook performances from the defense and special teams, the Hokies beat the Tar Heels for the third consecutive year to get a leg up in the ACC’s Coastal Division.

While doubts and concerns about the offense dominate the internet message boards and water cooler discussions, there are no such concerns about the 2006 edition of Bud Foster’s defense. If the UNC game is any indication, this unit will keep the Hokies in a lot of games and once again have the chance to be at or near the top of all of college football.

Let’s take a look at the game and break it down further……..

Offense Sputters

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