Another spring of football begins on Wednesday, and this spring is a bit different from last year. Heading into last season, the Hokies had a quarterback controversy, no wide receivers, new linebackers and no depth on the defensive line, not to mention question marks on the offensive line. Things look much better this year, but some situations still need to be addressed this spring.

As usual, Virginia Tech will have 14 practices, plus the annual Maroon-White spring game. I’m going to be paying close attention to seven different things over the next few weeks. At the conclusion of spring practice, we’ll take a look back and see what developed at each spot.

How Much Has Tyrod Taylor Developed?

Some Tech fans were disappointed with Tyrod Taylor’s 2008 season. He threw just two touchdown passes while tossing seven interceptions in 12 games. As a freshman in 2007, he had five touchdowns through the air, and threw just three interceptions. However, his completion percentage was up by 3.5%.

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