BLACKSBURG — Most of Virginia Tech’s film study ahead of Saturday’s showdown at No. 13 Georgia Tech focused on the Yellow Jackets’ potent rushing attack. And how the Jackets utilize quarterback Haynes King and tailback Jamal Haynes tops opponents’ scouting reports.
Cornerbacks coach Derek Jones ensured his group didn’t lose track of the extension of the Jackets’ run game. Screen passes to Haynes and wide receivers allow the offensive line to get into space and deliver blocks to smaller cornerbacks, and those short passes can turn into big gains.
Stopping the traditional run game is paramount for the Hokies. Taking away an extension of the run game on the perimeter is equally as important as the Hokies aim for an upset victory in Saturday’s 3:30 p.m. contest at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlan