Hokie Hitter of the Week: Pittsburgh 2023

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By Mike Holmes | October 02

Bhayshul Tuten 1 VT Pitt 2023 From VT — Photo courtesy Virginia Tech Athletics

Hokie Hitter of the Week: Toss/QB Counter

A few weeks ago the Hokies showed glimpses of wanting to establish more an outside run game against Rutgers and this week Tyler Bowen and Co. schemed up an attack to exploit the weakest part of Pitt’s defense which was the outside. This toss play used by the Hokies was used out of many different formations and it included some read options for Drones. Most importantly it got Tuten the ball in space and allowed him to make plays on his own. This week I am also providing a X’s and O’s breakdown of the play that really shows the genius of this play and why it was so successful.

Here Is The Play

Let's Break It Down

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!