Virginia Tech 2009 Offensive Preview

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Kenny Lewis Jr. was the starter at the beginning of last year, but a ruptured Achilles forced him to miss much of the season, which led to the emergence of Evans. 

This year Lewis will likely be the third option at running back with Ryan Williams entering the scene.  Williams was red-shirted last year, but dominated the spring with Evans and Josh Oglesby missing much of the spring with injuries.

Evans and Williams will give Tech their best one-two punch since "The Untouchables," which consisted of Lee Suggs and Kevin Jones.  However, Lewis gives the Hokies a good receiving threat out of the backfield on third and long, and Oglesby will likely see most of his action in short down situations.

The 2009 Virginia Tech offense actually has a chance of being dangerous. This means good things for the Hokies, since Bud Foster's defense always seems to find its way into the top 10 every year.  Tech, if Taylor stays healthy, should have one of the best offenses in the ACC, if not the best. 

The Hokies are the hands down favorite to win the ACC for a thrid straight year, and have a good chance at running the table.  However, their schedule isn't the easiest. If the Hokies can roll through the first four weeks unscathed, playing Alabama in Atlanta and then Marshall, Nebraska, and Miami at home, they have a great chance of going undefeated in regular season play. 

2009 may be Virginia Tech's best chance to win a national title since the Vick era, but it's up to the offense to come through.

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