Football games are won in the trenches, and if a defensive line can get penetration, they can dictate the tempo and flow of a game. Tech fans found that out the hard way last season when the Hokies' offensive line was overmatched by many defenses they faced. But during Saturday afternoon's scrimmage, Virginia Tech's offensive line more than held its own against Bud Foster's vaunted defense.
The scrimmage on Saturday was more like a mini-game than an actual scrimmage. The starters faced the top backups, and it was the starters that came away with a 21-10 victory. The offense didn't dominate, but they took a big step in the right direction.