The Hokies came away with a hard fought 26-10 victory in Chapel Hill. The win made the Hokies the state champions of North Carolina, beating every single FBS team in the state (North Carolina, North Carolina State, Duke, Wake Forest, East Carolina). After some thought the Hokie Stone Awards for the week..
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)
Hokiestone POW - Marcus Davis - Coming into the game with the Robert's injury, the Redshirt Sophomore knew he needed to step up, and did he ever answer the call. Davis finished with 4 catches for 81 yards and 2 touchdowns on the day. The most impressive play from Davis came on a bubble screen in which he he broke a tackle and streaked down the sideline for a 46 yard gain. The Redshirt Sophomore looked like a seasoned veteran and came through when the Hokies needed him most. The emergence of Davis gives Tyrod another option and hopefully someone he can go to the rest of the season.
Play of the Game - Eddie Whitley's Interception - With the Hokies trailing 10 - 6 with 7:45 left in the 2nd and North Carolina at the Virginia Tech 27, the Hokies were looking for a stop. UNC quarterback T.J. Yates threw a dart to the Highsmith in the back of the endzone, hoping for him to make a play. Junior Free Safey Eddie Whitley contested the ball in the air and tore the ball away from Highsmith for the touchback giving the Hokies a much need defensive stop. Whitley, before the season, was quoted saying he didn't want to be another Kam Chancellor, he wanted to be Eddie Whitley. With that interception and his stellar play all year, Hokies should be confident that we found a good Free Safety for these next two years. The interception was the play of the game and prevented UNC from pulling away with a 17 - 6 lead.
In Need of a Bourbon - T.J. Yates - Coming into Saturday's game, the Senior quarterback was playing his best ball. Throwing for 15 touchdowns and only 4 interceptions. Yates finished the game 18-33 for 197 yards and four interceptions, doubling his total for the year. Yates seemed confused throughout the game, forcing throws deep and holding onto the ball too long. The Hokies defense held the Tarheel receivers to just 3 receptions all game, and shut down playmaker Dwight Jones to just 4 yards receiving. Late in the game, the cursing of Yates's name started to reemerge from the Tar Pit, just an example of the frustration felt throughout the game.
Unsung Hero - Roc Carmichael - While the senior cornerback might of not had a huge game in the boxscore like his fellow cornerback Jayron Hosley, Carmichael had the most important job of the game. Roc shut down UNC receiver Dwight Jones who was unstoppable as of late, coming into the matchup with 612 yards and 3 touchdowns in his last 4 games. Carmichael held the playmaker to just 4 yards all night with his shutdown performance at boundary corner. The senior ended the game with just 3 tackles in the box score, but his job on Jones and the rest of the UNC receiving corp was a stat overlooked.
Greg Nosal POW - Marcus Davis - During the game the redshirt sophomore recieved some heart breaking news. Davis's cousin collapsed and died while playing basketball. Playing through tears and consoled by Tyrod Taylor, Davis came out and had the best game of his career. What a gutsy performance from the sophomore. Our prayers are with you and your family Marcus, stay strong.
Quote of the Game - Eddie Whitley - "DBU is back, This is what we do." This secondary is playing lights out as of late. Coming into Saturday's game, the Hokies were ranked first in the country in terms of opposing quarterbacks' completion percentage. The secondary this year has been the most consistent part of the Hokies defense. Earlier in the season, secondary coach Torian Gray said this could be one of his fastest groups he has had. It is starting to show, as the Hokies are playing fast and very good.
Guest Student Hokie Stone Awards
Dan Raube - Junior from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Claim to Fame - Completely ate a Giant Turkey Leg bone during a game this year and washed it down with a Jack Daniel's airplane bottle right in front of a cop.
Hokiestone POW - Jayron Hosley
Play of Game - Eddie Whitley Interception
In Need of a Bourbon - T.J. Yates
Greg Nosal POW - Ryan Williams
Unsung Hero - Chris Hazley
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