Hokie Hitter of the Week: Florida State

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By Mike Holmes | October 10

Once again, Bowen and Co. found some new ways to get the balls to playmakers in space. By using the screen game, it forced FSU’s DL to be more cautious in their pass rush. In this week's Hokie Hitter, I am breaking down the misdirection RB screen that the Hokies used in the 3rd quarter. This play used motion and misdirection to get FSU defenders out of position and set up Malachai Thomas on a RB screen that if not for an unfortunate tripping over the feet of Meadows, could have gone for a touchdown. This is promising for the Hokies moving forward as Bowen is digging deeper into the playbook and is able to design creative ways to get the ball to playmakers in space.

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Mike Holmes

I am a 5th Generation Hokie. I have Orange and Maroon blood coursing through my veins. I was lucky enough to attend VT from 1999-2003 and graduated with a history degree. I became a history teacher and football coach working my way to spending multiple seasons as Head Coach at schools in North Carolina and Colorado.

I now live in Colorado, with my wife and son and do what I can to follow the Hokies from afar. The outstanding team here at Sons of Saturday was gracious enough to let me talk some football and be able to impart some my knowledge gained from years spent on the sideline.

Aside from following the Hokies in all sports, I am a fan of the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Braves, and Carolina Hurricanes. I also try to play a lot of golf and enjoy skiing out here in the rockies!