Despite the fact that the Hokies are starting four seniors on the offensive
line and have more depth at that position than they’ve had in years, it seems as
if more Tech fans consider line play to be more of a question mark than breaking
in a new quarterback.
That’s understandable, as Tech’s offensive line has been less than reliable
in recent years.
Offensive Line Play, ACC Era |
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Year | RYPG | Sacks |
2004 | 178.2 | 2.77 |
2005 | 190.7 | 2.61 |
2006 | 113.4 | 2.23 |
2007 | 133.6 | 3.86 |
2008 | 174.4 | 3 |
2009 | 208.2 | 2.38 |
2010 | 198.7 | 2.43 |
The Hokies have only averaged over 200 yards rushing once since joining the ACC,
and that was with a backfield that featured Ryan Williams and Tyrod Taylor. Even
in 2010, with Williams, Taylor, Darren Evans and David Wilson, the Hokies
averaged just under 200 yards per game.
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