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2009 Virginia Tech Hokies football team

American college football season

American college football season

FieldValue
year2009
teamVirginia Tech Hokies
imageVirginia Tech Hokies logo.svg
image_size150
conferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
divisionCoastal Division
short_confACC
CoachRank10
APRank10
record10–3
conf_record6–2
head_coachFrank Beamer
hc_year23rd
off_coachBryan Stinespring
oc_year8th
off_schemePro-style
def_coachBud Foster
dc_year15th
def_scheme[4–4](4-4-defense)
stadiumLane Stadium
championChick-fil-A Bowl champion
bowl[Chick-fil-A Bowl](2009-chick-fil-a-bowl)
bowl_resultW 37–14 vs. [Tennessee](2009-tennessee-volunteers-football-team)
uniformFile:ACC-Uniform-VT-2009.png

The 2009 Virginia Tech Hokies football team represented Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University during the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team's head coach was Frank Beamer. The Hokies finished the season 10–3 (6–2 ACC) and won the Chick-fil-A Bowl, 37–14, over Tennessee.

Schedule

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*Vacated by North Carolina

Source: ACC

Coaching staff

**Position****Name****First year at VT****First year in current position**
Head coachFrank Beamer19871987
Associate head coach and running backs coachBilly Hite19782001
Offensive coordinator and tight endsBryan Stinespring19902006 (offensive coordinator since 2002)
Defensive coordinator and inside linebackersBud Foster19871995
Offensive LineCurt Newsome20062006
Wide ReceiversKevin Sherman20062006
Strong Safety, Outside Linebackers, and Recruiting CoordinatorJim Cavanaugh19962002
QuarterbacksMike O'Cain20062006
Defensive backsTorrian Gray20062006
Defensive LineCharley Wiles19961996
Source: http://www.hokiesports.com/football/players/

Roster

Rankings

Season summary

Nebraska

First quarter

  • VT – Ryan Williams 1-yard run (Matt Waldron kick), 11:15. ''Virginia Tech 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 24 yards, 3:45.'''''
  • NU – Alex Henery 40-yard field goal, 0:56. ''Virginia Tech 7–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, -1 yard, 1:29.''''' Second quarter
  • NU – Alex Henery 27-yard field goal, 12:49. ''Virginia Tech 7–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 1:49.'''''
  • NU – Alex Henery 19-yard field goal, 5:23. ''Nebraska 9–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 4:32.'''''
  • VT – Matt Waldron 39-yard field goal, 2:30. ''Virginia Tech 10–9. '''Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 2:53.'''''
  • NU – Alex Henery 38-yard field goal, 0:18. ''Nebraska 12–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 2:06.''''' Fourth quarter
  • NU – Alex Henery 38-yard field goal, 4:33. ''Nebraska 15–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 5:01.'''''
  • VT – Dyrell Roberts 11-yard pass from Tyrod Taylor (pass failed), 0:21. ''Virginia Tech 16–15. '''Drive: 5 plays, 88 yards, 1:23.''''' ;Top passers
  • NU – Zac Lee – 11/30, 136 yards, 2 INT
  • VT – Tyrod Taylor – 12/27, 192 yards, TD ;Top rushers
  • NU – Roy Helu Jr. – 28 rushes, 169 yards
  • VT – Ryan Williams – 21 rushes, 107 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • NU – Curenski Gilleylen – 1 reception, 35 yards
  • VT – Danny Coale – 2 receptions, 89 yards

Flyovers

Virginia Tech home games have featured flyovers by military aircraft.

DateOpponentaircraftorigincomments
September 12Marshall UniversityRockwell B-1 LancerDyess Air Force BaseCarried the largest payload of weapons in the Air Force inventory
September 26University of MiamiBell AH-1 SuperCobra helicoptersMarine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775led by 1987 Virginia Tech alumni
November 21North Carolina StateT-1A JayhawkColumbus Air Force Baseincluded 3 alumni in the air crews

Statistics

Team

TeamOpp
Scoring414
Points per Game31.8
First downs232
Rushing124
Passing96
Penalty12
Total Offense5097
Avg per Play6.2
Avg per Game392.1
Fumbles-Lost19-10
Penalties-Yards75-634
Avg per Game48.8
TeamOpp
Punts-Yards57-2,495
Avg per Punt43.8
Time of Possession/Game30:21
3rd Down Conversions74/172
4th Down Conversions4/12
Touchdowns Scored51
Field Goal-Attempts20-23
PAT-Attempts48-48
Attendance397,398
Games/Avg per Game6-66,233

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Offense

Rushing

NameGP-GSAttYardsAvgTDLongAvg/G
Ryan Williams13-1329316555.62166127.3
Tyrod Taylor13-131063703.554628.5
Josh Oglesby13-0783354.323425.8
David Wilson13-0593345.745125.7
Dyrell Roberts13-510484.80213.4
Greg Boone12-12294.5050.8
Danny Coale13-12284.0050.6
Marcus Davis12-0177070.6
Zac Evans3-0166062.0
Ju-Ju Clayton5-03-13-4.300-4.4
**Total**1357327064.73266208.2
**Opponents**1346816693.61061128.4

Passing

NameGP-GSComAttYdsTDINTPctEffLongAvg/G
Tyrod Taylor13-13136243231113556.0149.481177.8
Ju-Ju Clayton5-015801020.0220.48016.0
Greg Boone12-12010000.00.000.0
**Total**13137249239114555.0150.281183.9
**Opponents**13174367217291147.499.274167.1

Receiving

NameGP-GSRecYdsAvgTDLongAvg/G
Jarrett Boykin13-104083520.956464.2
Danny Coale13-123061420.528147.2
Dyrell Roberts13-52239017.734130.0
Ryan Williams13-131618011.314313.8
Xavier Boyce13-388811.01216.8
Greg Boone12-1277510.70206.3
Marcus Davis12-0512525.018010.4
Andre Smith13-63279.01172.1
Josh Oglesby13-03206.70131.5
Sam Wheeler13-223015.00162.3
Kenny Jefferson12-2177.0070.6
**Total**13137239117.51481183.9
**Opponents**13174217212.5974167.1

References

References

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  2. (2009-09-06). "Tide foils Hokies' hopes: 'Bama takes control with a powerful final quarter". The Roanoke Times.
  3. (2009-09-06). "Tide down Hokies, 34-24". Sioux City Journal.
  4. (2009-09-07). "Errors tripped Hokies: Crimson Tide built statistical advantage against tired defense". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  5. (September 12, 2009). "Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Box Score". [[ESPN]].
  6. (2009-09-13). "Hokies prove a point: Offense atones for dismal showing against Alabama with 605-yard eruption". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  7. (2009-09-13). "Hokies trample Thundering Herd: {VT} rushes for 444 yards and four {TDs} and gains 605 yards...". The Roanoke Times.
  8. (2009-09-13). "Hokies, needing big win, stomp Thundering Herd". Winston-Salem Journal.
  9. (September 19, 2009). "Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Box Score". [[ESPN]].
  10. (2009-09-20). "{H} shuck Huskers' upset bid: Tyrod Taylor rescues Tech with two crucial passes late in the 4th ..". The Roanoke Times.
  11. (2009-09-20). "Taylor's big plays help Hokies survive scare". Winston-Salem Journal.
  12. (September 26, 2009). "Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Box Score". [[ESPN]].
  13. (2009-09-27). "Reign and shine: Hokies humble Hurricanes and make statement in ACC". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  14. (2009-09-27). "Hokies wet 'n' wild: Tech dominates in the rain to score a big Coastal win over a top-10 foe". The Roanoke Times.
  15. (2009-09-27). "Virginia Tech shuts down No. 9 Miami: Rainy weather doesn't slow down Hokies". Winston-Salem Journal.
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  17. (2009-10-04). "Hokies sloppy in win" Taylor-led passing attack helps Tech overcome Duke bid". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  18. (2009-10-04). "Hokies take to air to top Duke: Tyrod Taylor throws for 329 and two TDs as Duke stacks "the box"". The Roanoke Times.
  19. (2009-10-04). "No. 6 Va. Tech dodges letdown: Hokies sloppy in win against Blue Devils". Asheville Citizen-Times.
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  21. (2009-10-11). "Hokies run wild in win: Tech's explosive offense puts Boston College behind 34-0 at half". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  22. (2009-10-11). "Steamroller Saturday: Tech assures absolutely no suspense in rout of B.C.". The Roanoke Times.
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  25. (2009-10-18). "Hokies' run wrecked: The Jackets put an end to VT's rise in the polls". The Roanoke Times.
  26. (2009-10-18). "Four-gone result: Yellow Jackets' option attack sinks Hokies' national-title hopes". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  27. (2009-10-18). "Ramblin' Wreck hangs a second loss on Hokies". Austin American-Statesman.
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  29. (2009-10-30). "After the fumble, a kick in the teeth: ACC title hopes fading fast after loss to Tar Heels". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  30. (2009-10-30). "[H] left feeling blue: field goal as time runs out is the difference as the Tar Heels shock Tech". The Roanoke Times.
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  33. (2009-11-06). "A win, minus style points: Hokies go back to the basics as run game, defense dominate". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  34. (2009-11-06). "3-game skid avoided: The Hokies get back to winning ways...Ryan Williams rumbles for...179 rushing". The Roanoke Times.
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  41. (2009-11-22). "Grimm night for Wolfpack: Tech blasts NC State behind LB Cody Grimm's huge game...397 yards from O". The Roanoke Times.
  42. (2009-11-22). "Hokies rise and take a bow: Past and future blend as Hokies whip Wolfpack". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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  46. (2009-11-29). "Hokies sprint to finish: Behind Ryan Williams' four TD runs, Tech makes it 10 wins in 11 tries vs {UVA}". The Roanoke Times.
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  49. (2010-01-01). "Hokies finish strong: Tech returns to scene of season-opening loss and crushes Tennessee". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  50. (2010-01-01). "Hokies rip Vols: Williams sets the Tech record for rushing yards in single season". The Roanoke Times.
  51. (2010-01-01). "Hokies win in superb fashion: Virginia Tech routs Tennessee". Oakland Tribune.
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  53. (September 8, 2009). "Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Homecoming to feature U.S. Air Force flyover". Virginia Tech News Service.
  54. "U.S. Marine Corps flyover hosted by the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets planned for Saturday". Virginia Tech News Service.
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