Phil Elmassian brought the UW 4-4 defense to Blacksburg, and its inaugural year is where we'll end this series. READ MORE
The Husky Origins of the Virginia Tech Defense: Part Six
Husky Origins of the VT Defense Series Articles
The Husky Origins of the Virginia Tech Defense: Part Six
The Husky Origins of the Virginia Tech Defense: Part Five
Virginia Tech’s 1992 season was a disappointment, but in some ways it also had promise. READ MORE
The Husky Origins of the Virginia Tech Defense: Part Four
Frank Beamer had some great seasons at Virginia Tech, but 1992 wasn't one of them. READ MORE
The Husky Origins of the Virginia Tech Defense: Part Three
Throughout his tenure with Murray State and then Virginia Tech, Frank Beamer had employed a defense called the “Wide Tackle Six” (or just “Wide Six”), which was probably the most popular of the various 6-2 schemes. READ MORE
The Husky Origins of the Virginia Tech Defense: Part Two
Beyond the basics of the scheme, there were some fun things the Husky 4-4 brought out that caught plenty of attention. READ MORE
The Husky Origins of the Virginia Tech Defense: Part One
The story of Tech’s current run of defensive excellence usually starts with Frank Beamer, Bud Foster, and Phil Elmassian coming together and casting aside an antiquated 6-2 defense in order to bring a hard-nosed, modern front to Blacksburg. READ MORE
