BLACKSBURG, VA – At one point early in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game, Virginia Tech had run 19 second-half plays for a grand total of 26 yards, a testament to the adjustments that Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables made at halftime.
The Hokies, using an offense designed to milk the clock and limit the number of possessions for the Tigers, had 214 yards of offense, 10 points, and 11 first downs in a quick first half. Tech had hit a couple of nice pass plays when Clemson defenders were caught looking inside for a handoff and were getting to the edge with ease on short passes and runs.