Kickoff is just a day away, but we’re dealing with much more than just
football. Today’s Friday Q&A addresses the Tech defense, leadership on the
current team, true freshman tailback Michael Holmes, as well as a little bit
about a possible move to the SEC.

1) Does the Virginia Tech football team show signs of individualism that has
plagued other talented teams, leading to unforeseen losses, or do you see
leadership that will direct this talented team to many successes? If there is
true leadership, who are the vocal leaders?

Chris Coleman: I don’t think there is anyone who will cause chemistry
problems. There aren’t any Marcus Vicks or DeAngelo Halls. Since the Hokies
joined the ACC, Frank Beamer and the coaching staff have done a good job of
recruiting the right type of player to Blacksburg … winning players who
graduate and who are good teammates. The typical Tech football player is a
little bit different right now than he would have been 10 years ago.

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