Friday Q&A: August 27, 2010

We are just a few days away from the start of game week. The Hokies have a
couple of scrimmages this weekend, and then they’ll begin full-time preparation
for the Boise State Broncos. In today’s Q&A, we talk about the lack of depth
at tight end, Josh Olgesby at fullback and whether or not David Wilson will
redshirt. We’ll also talk a little bit about the situation at North Carolina.

1) Given the lack of depth at tight end this year and VT’s tendency to use
the tight ends as additional lineman in recent years, is there any potential for
backup tackle Andrew Lanier playing TE in certain formations and
situations?

Chris Coleman: I’m sure this has been discussed by the Virginia Tech
coaching staff. If it hasn’t, it will be at some point. With the lack of
confidence in Tech’s backup tight ends, Bryan Stinespring is going to have to
rely on some different formations this year rather than his tried and true two
tight end set.

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