Statistical Trends: Memphis to Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech’s quarterback competition lasted from the moment spring practice began until Justin Fuente named Jerod Evans the starter on August 25.  Because the starting position took so long to resolve itself, many people didn’t know exactly what the Hokies had at quarterback.

Through three games, Jerod Evans has matched the numbers put up by past Justin Fuente quarterbacks.  Here’s how he stacks up…

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We’ve talked before about how Justin Fuente’s quarterbacks don’t throw many interceptions.  Even Jacob Karam, who wasn’t particularly talented, only threw three interceptions in 2012.  Fuente’s quarterbacks also complete a very high percentage of their passes.  In fact, the only time a Fuente quarterback has completed less than 60% of his passes was r-freshman Paxton Lynch in 2013, and that’s also the only time a Fuente quarterback has tossed more than nine interceptions.

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