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Stats Unimpressive, but Hokies Still Alive
by Chris Coleman, TechSideline.com

The Hokies are one of just two teams who control their own destiny in the ACC Coastal Division. Looking at their season statistics, you wouldn't know it. The Hokies rank at or near the bottom of the ACC and even the NCAA in many important offensive and special teams categories.

Let's start with the offense, which as we all know, hasn't exactly been lighting the world on fire this year.

Those offensive rankings are propped up by a few things. First, Tyrod Taylor's legs have gained quite a few yards on the ground for the Hokies. Many of Tech's rushing yards aren't traditional runs, but rather scrambles when no one is open downfield.

Also, scoring offense is ranked sixth in the ACC. However, that is a misleading stat. It includes scores by the defense (3 TDs) and special teams (one safety on a blocked punt, one PAT return), not just points scored by the offense. The Hokies rank 112th or below in three categories, and almost rank 100th in pass efficiency as well.

The defensive rankings are much better.

The Hokies have a strong defense, and they are playing in a conference filled with strong defenses. Of course, they are also playing in a conference filled with bad offenses.

The Tech defense ranks worse than 40th in the nation in just one category: pass efficiency defense. The Hokies have given up some big plays through the air. However, it's quite likely that ranking will improve as the season draws to a close. Defensive rankings have been trending upward from game to game.

Virginia Tech is used to getting good special teams play, but not this year.

Tech's kickoff team is solid, and Macho Harris is obviously a top notch punt returner. However, Frank Beamer's punt team needs a whole lot of work. They have allowed two punts to be returned for touchdowns this year, and they've also had two punts blocked, one of which was returned for a TD. Special teams has arguably been the deciding factor in all three losses this year.

So if Tech has subpar play in two of the three phases of the game, why do they still control their own destiny at this point? Part of it is luck, but part of it is discipline.

With so many key players out on the offensive side of the ball, everyone knew the offense would be limited this year. The least they could do is not turn the ball over and put the defense in a bad position. That's exactly what they've done. The Hokies rank seventh nationally in turnover margin, their only top 10 statistical ranking. They also do very well in penalties and penalty yardage.

Another thing that helps is the overall poor play of other offenses in the ACC, particularly in the Coastal Division. Virginia (97th), Duke (98th), Georgia Tech (72nd), UNC (86th) and Miami (99th) aren't particularly affective on the offensive side of the ball. Although they rank a little ahead of the Hokies, Tech's penalties and turnover margin advantage has been enough to keep them in the race.