Some folks have been asking about the difference between Jeff Grimes’ blocking scheme and the schemes the Hokies have used in the past. Today, we’ll try to paint a clearer picture for you.

I never played up front. I was always a wide receiver and DB, so the passing game, coverages, and route concepts come more naturally to me than blocking schemes and blocking technique. That being said, many of the differences are easy to pick out.

I’m going to use the VT running game from the 2011 Georgia Tech game as an example and compare it to what we saw from the Hokie offense in the Spring Game. First, let’s review what we saw in the Spring Game.

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