Well, there was no preview to write up. There was no story to tell, no research to do, nor even guesses that meant much to the average Tech fan, to make. At the beginning of the season there were many hopes that the Hokies would somehow piece together a good season and win the Coastal; that would have the "Preview: Virginia Tech vs. Clemson" title on the weekly assignment sheet. That didn't happen. It didn't happen for more than a few reasons. The Hokies were hurt by critical injuries, inscrutable play calling, and an undersized defense.
The first physical problem was the injuries to Michael Brewer and Kendall Fuller.