Big plays on both sides of the ball highlighted Virginia Tech’s 96 play scrimmage in Lane Stadium on Saturday afternoon. It was Tech’s final open scrimmage of the preseason, and the coaching staff will soon decide on their two-deep, as well as which players to redshirt.

I thought the scrimmage was somewhat sloppier than last week’s scrimmage. That’s not a surprise, as Saturday was probably the hottest day in Blacksburg since practice opened. The Hokies have been hitting each other, and are ready to hit someone else. There were too many false start penalties, and too many penalties in the kicking game. The mental toll of the preseason is starting to set in.

While the scrimmage was sloppy in some ways, it certainly wasn’t in other ways. Everyone knows about David Wilson’s incredible physical ability, but what really sets him apart is his energy level. He’s a hyperactive guy who always has more energy than anyone else on the field. He exploded on the second team defense for 94 yards on just nine carries, including a 40 yard touchdown run around the left side.

Again, Wilson is strong, fast and has incredible balance. Don’t judge Tech’s second string defense on what they do against Wilson, because they are facing one of the most physically gifted players in the country.

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