1) If Layth Ghannam starts, it seems we will have the lightest offensive line of anyone on our schedule (or close to it). Does that indicate that our run-first offense doesn’t feature road graders, but quicker blockers that can move to the next level? Or is it simply that our five best linemen are simply 3-5% lighter than our opponents’ lines? And, most importantly, does it really matter? — Gemrooty

Chris Coleman: All good questions. It’s also been my suspicion that the Hokies will have a very light offensive line this year. Let’s compare the average weight of the five starters to some other teams:

Vanderbilt: 330.4 pounds
Florida State: 321.4
Syracuse: 318.2
Georgia Tech: 311
Virginia Tech: 307.6

Of those five teams, the Virginia Tech offensive line is the lightest. However, I will note that the biggest o-line in that group (Vanderbilt) was probably the worst group in the country a year ago. The second biggest (Florida State) couldn’t block Georgia Tech in Week 0 in Dublin. Meanwhile, the second smallest (Georgia Tech) was able to pave the way for 190 rushing yards and 5.3 yards per carry against the Seminoles.

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