BLACKSBURG, Va.– Here are some brief observations from the first half at Lane Stadium, where I hope not to violate any NCAA blogging regulations.
Darren Evans is running wild on the Terps. The defensive line is getting no push on Hokie running plays, and Evans keeps grinding out yards. He limped to the sideline with a few minutes left in the half and had his helmet off during the rest of the Hokies’ last series. If he’s able to return, the Terps need to figure out a way to stop him.
On the other side of the ball, Da’Rel Scott hasn’t been able to get anything going on the ground for the Terps. Quarterback Chris Turner has looked very crisp, though. He overthrew a couple of receivers late in the half, but before that he looked as good as I have ever seen him. If the Terps are going to come back from this 17-3 deficit, it’s going to be because of him.
The Mighty Sound of Maryland is on the field right now, but I feel like none of the Tech fans are that into the show. This is a very impressive stadium, by the way, and the solid maroon in the stands looks good.
We’ll see what happens the rest of the way. The standard “First Impressions” will be submitted after the game.
Offensively, I agree with you and know that we can get back in this game without much trouble if we get our running game going. I really think we ought to start with Megett, as he’ll help get consistent yards up the middle. Right now, they’re playing to quick on the outside for Scott to be successful. The issue is whether our defense can be motivated enough to pressure the qb, and stop the run.