Hokiestone Player of the Week - (MVP of the game)
Play of the Game - (The play that completely changed the outcome of the game)
In Need of a Bourbon - (A player that had a rough outing and needs to forget his performance)
Unsung Hero - (A player that silently had a big impact in the result of the game)
Greg Nosal of the Week - (A player that continues to play hard through a injury or setback)
Quote of the Game - (A quote that sums up the game)
Virginia Tech 31, Miami 17
Hokiestone POW - Ryan Williams - I think everyone could of called this one. The redshirt sophomore finally had his breakout game, carrying the ball 14 times for 155 yards and bringing in a catch for 7 yards. Williams showed his balance, vision on cutbacks, and breakaway speed, a trait he said he didn't have much of. Miami speedy cornerback, Brandon Harris who was a preseason All-ACC pick, even had a angle on him running down the sideline on the 84 yard touchdown run. Williams broke away and with some help from injured Marcus Davis (who was running down the sidelines with him) took it for seven. Even with the injury this season, the performance of Williams in the Miami game could of possibly punched his ticket for the NFL.
Play of the Game - Ryan Williams 84 Yard Touchdown Run - After a nice defensive stop from the Hokies D, Williams started the 4th quarter off with a bang. Williams cut to the back side of the play and ran into Andrew Lanier, who was in a stalemate with a block. After bouncing off Lanier's back, Williams exploded down the Tech sideline, running away from the Miami defensive backs. The momentum swung to the Hokies and they never looked back. After finally sitting back down on the couch after running the whole way with Williams at home, I realized that Williams run just raised his draft stock. Before the game I was pretty sure that Ru would be back for next year, with games like this I am second guessing.
In Need of a Bourbon - Stephen Morris - The true freshman played lights out in the first half. He was poised, calm, and confident and look anything but a freshman. Foster's "bend but don't break defense" finally made some adjustments after the 2nd half. Defensive end Steven Friday finally started getting some pressure on Morris, who started forcing some throws. The Hokies's defensive backs started to sit on some routes and Morris went to the well to many times with the quick slant. Hosley stepped in front of the throw and after seeing motion from the tight end (which told him short game was coming) and returned it 32 yards. Morris finished the game 15 - 33 for 202 yards with 3 interceptions, with just 1 touchdown. Morris finally looked like a freshman in the 2nd half.
Unsung Hero - Chris Hazley - Once again, Beamer comes up with a stud for us at kicker this year. Hazley has been unbelievable this year since his first miss versus Boise State. Since that miss against Boise State, Hazley has made 18 field goals in a row. These field goals have not been chips shots either. Hazley hit a 52 yarder against North Carolina and drilled a 49 yarder in the 2nd quarter to tie Miami at 10. The Hokies got a great one with Hazley, and to think he only started kicking because he was "bored" at school. Hazley should be in the running for the Lou Groza award (Nation's Best Kicker), because there is not a hotter kicker in the nation right now.
Greg Nosal POW - Logan Thomas - Facing third down and 16 from the Virginia Tech 41 yard line, the redshirt freshman quarterback trotted onto the field for injured quarterback Tyrod Taylor (injured by hard hit play before). Thomas rolled to his right and through a strike to Danny Coale for 24 yards to keep the drive moving. It was a huge play and I contemplated putting as the play of the game, because it kept the drive moving on the way to a game tying touchdown. The throw that Thomas completed, gave confidence to Hokies fans everywhere that we may have something with Tyrod gone. He fought through some adversity and came away with a big play.
Quote of the Game - Tyrod Taylor - (On Celebration penalty, was asked if he broke the "U" symbol on his leg) With a smile he responded "That' might've happened." (Check out the pic)
Tyrod's quarterback draw for touchdown to extend the lead to 31 to 17 was the dagger for Miami. I originally thought he got the celebration penalty for chest bumping the Hokie Bird deep in the endzone. I wish ABC showed the breaking of the U, nothing like seeing the hundreds of Canes fans exiting the already empty stadium.
Unsung Hero - Chris Hazley - Once again, Beamer comes up with a stud for us at kicker this year. Hazley has been unbelievable this year since his first miss versus Boise State. Since that miss against Boise State, Hazley has made 18 field goals in a row. These field goals have not been chips shots either. Hazley hit a 52 yarder against North Carolina and drilled a 49 yarder in the 2nd quarter to tie Miami at 10. The Hokies got a great one with Hazley, and to think he only started kicking because he was "bored" at school. Hazley should be in the running for the Lou Groza award (Nation's Best Kicker), because there is not a hotter kicker in the nation right now.
Greg Nosal POW - Logan Thomas - Facing third down and 16 from the Virginia Tech 41 yard line, the redshirt freshman quarterback trotted onto the field for injured quarterback Tyrod Taylor (injured by hard hit play before). Thomas rolled to his right and through a strike to Danny Coale for 24 yards to keep the drive moving. It was a huge play and I contemplated putting as the play of the game, because it kept the drive moving on the way to a game tying touchdown. The throw that Thomas completed, gave confidence to Hokies fans everywhere that we may have something with Tyrod gone. He fought through some adversity and came away with a big play.
Quote of the Game - Tyrod Taylor - (On Celebration penalty, was asked if he broke the "U" symbol on his leg) With a smile he responded "That' might've happened." (Check out the pic)
Guest Student Hokie Stone Awards
Josh Bowers - Junior from Baltimore, Maryland
Claim to Fame - Successfully taped 4 bags of Franzia to himself, which he took into the Nebraska game. He is known throughout the nation as the kid who played "Slap the Bag" on nation wide television after rushing the field.
Hokiestone POW- Ryan Williams - With his 14 carries for 142 yards he average a first down a carry thanks in large part to his break-a-way run. Adding on another 2 TDs for consecutive years against Miami.
Play of the Game- Miami Timeout which overturned 1st down call in 1st quarter - Miami calling a timeout allowing the officials to review a called first down which was over turned, forcing a 4th down. Miami elected to go for the 4th down, resulting in a stop and a fumble recovery for the Hokies.
Unsung Hero- Logan Thomas - After Tyrod Taylor got hurt on what forced a 3rd and 16 Logan Thomas came in and converted leading to a 24 yard pass to Danny Coale. The successful conversion ended up leading to a Ryan Williams TD run and an even 7-7 score.
In Need of a Bourbon- Stephen Morris - His 3 INTs in the 4th Quarter crushed any hopes the Canes had of staying in the game.
Quote of the Game- "Virginia Tech had one bad week this season. The Hokies have been perfect in all others." Since starting a surprising 0-2 the Hokies have rebounded for 9 straight wins, giving themselves the opportunity to be the only team in college football to have 10 win seasons in each of the past 7 years
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