Bud Foster will help out Brent Pry and the Hokies in the Duke's Mayo Bowl by offering his insights over a headset from the booth. (Ivan Morozov)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While it’s official now that a few Virginia Tech players not seen at practice before the holiday will not play in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, it’s coming into focus how the Hokies plan to tap into Bud Foster’s wealth of football knowledge.