ATLANTA — This is what Virginia Tech football can become. Again.
A superbly coached program with a talented, experienced roster capable of beating darn near anyone. A team coming off an open date clever enough to confuse an opponent with new schemes on both sides of the ball.
That team/program was on full display Saturday as No. 13 Georgia Tech defeated Virginia Tech 35-20 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
The Hokies (2-5, 1-2 ACC) had their moments, and as interim coach Philip Montgomery said, never stopped straining, never showed an ounce of quit.
Kyron Drones accounted for all three of Virginia Tech’s touchdowns with a 32-yard run and two scoring passes to tight end Ja’Ricous Hairston. Marcellous Hawkins rushed for 82 yards on a mere nine carries, and defensive back Joseph Reddish logged two t