Hokies defensive tackle Kody Huisman has brute strength on the interior, but he also has brains. (Jon Fleming)

The Hokies don’t have as many wins as they’d like, a fact that irks defensive line coach J.C. Price more than anything, but it hasn't put a damper on his enjoyment of coaching his group, particularly three defensive tackles in Kemari Copeland, Kelvin Gilliam and Kody Huisman, who are turning in strong seasons.