Beamer burns Taylor’s redshirt in attempt to salvage season

By Lee Roberts  |   Thursday, September 04, 2008  |  Comments( 1 )

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It only took one game for Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer to pull Tyrod Taylor’s redshirt. In the Hokies’ loss to East Carolina last weekend, Sean Glennon proved he was unable to lead the Tech offense.

Commentary: Beamer’s decision to redshirt Taylor this season to preserve his three remaining seasons of eligibility looked to be the correct call when it was made. Glennon could take the field knowing this was his team without having to constantly look over his shoulder. This confidence, in theory, would help him lead the Hokies to what they hope is another ACC championship.

Unfortunately for Virginia Tech, that confidence was not on display against East Carolina. Glennon finished 14-of-23 with 139 yards and two interceptions. With Virginia Tech set to face much tougher defenses than ECU, a change had to be made. So, Beamer reinstated Taylor.

Whether Taylor can prove to be a better quarterback than Glennon remains to be seen, but his playmaking ability with his legs adds a new dimension to the game plan. While the move reeks of desperation this early in the season, it was the only logical choice Beamer could make.

Fan Pulse: Hokie fans agree with the decision, but also seem to realize that their team has more problems than just the quarterback.

Injury Watch: Right tackle Blake DeChristopher is out for the Hokies with a knee injury. Richard Graham will step into his spot.
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Born in Richmond, Va, I moved south to UNC-Chapel Hill for college and received a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. I currently live in Charlotte, NC and cover Auburn, LSU and the ...
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