A lot has changed since we last saw the Hokies in person in Morgantown on Oct. 1, 2005, but there remains one constant 12 years hence - veteran defensive coordinator Bud Foster.
When Justin Fuente succeeded Frank Beamer as Virginia Tech’s coach in 2016, one of the first things he did was keep Foster on board to run his defense.
Foster will begin his 31st season at Virginia Tech this fall and his 23rd as Tech’s defensive coordinator and Foster’s Hokie defenses have always been known for their gambling, aggressive style of play predicated on stopping the run by outnumbering blockers and attacking offenses.