ESPN.com Preseason Power Rankings
14. Virginia Tech
Once again, Virginia Tech finds itself as the favorite to win the Coastal Division of the ACC, even with huge shoes to fill at the quarterback position. Sophomore QB Logan Thomas (6-foot-6, 245 pounds) takes over for 2010 ACC Player of the Year Tyrod Taylor. Aiding Thomas will be an offensive line that returns four of five starters, a veteran group of WRs and a dynamic RB in David Wilson. The Hokies struggled against the run in 2010, but look for defensive coordinator Bud Foster to iron out those mistakes and return to form. A defense led by LB Bruce Taylor and DB Jayron Hosley, along with a light schedule early, could carry the team until the young QB finds his groove. -- Danny Kanell, ESPNU TV analyst
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