Let’s talk about those big runs.

I’m running out of things to say about Tech’s run game, so I’m taking a cue from my 2017 review of all the sacks the Hokies laid on UNC. Today we’ll get away from the LOS and give credit to the downfield escorts who help turn the good’uns into huge’uns.

First, credit to Coach Corn and Co. for dropping this little mind-bender on BC. Khalil Herbert, the key to all things Hokie if you’re an opposing defender, is the outside receiver down at the bottom of the screen with Nick Gallo—he’s so far outside, you can’t even see him. So, after BC’s run around trying to figure out whatever Baylor-style screen tomfoolery is going on, the Hokies motion run jet-threat Tré Turner in the opposite direction. I’m guessing a few guys on the field, the sidelines, and in the booth pee-peed their pants just a little.

Also big props on this Jet Sweep Power Read go to Hendon Hooker for making the right read, and then all the down-blockers for sealing things off—you can include puller Lecitus Smith here, because BC doesn’t have anyone in the second level for him to hit. The reason for that is that there’s only one linebacker in the box, and he’s getting taken for a twelve-yard ride by right tackle Silas Dzansi. Bonus points to Dzansi for making sure those last four yards or so are of the hang-time variety.

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