DOUBLE TROUBLE

This week, the Boston College defense will face a unique challenge in defending the twin rushing attack of agile Virginia Tech signal caller Tyrod Taylor as well as the elusive, if not unheralded, redshirt freshman running back Darrell Evans.

Darrell Evans
Recruited out of Indiana, Evans has made quite a statement since arriving in Blacksburg. In fact, after rushing for 94 yards in the Hokies' victory over Georgia Tech, Evans was named ACC Rookie of the Week. So far this year, the versatile back has totaled 415 yards on 98 carries and 8 Touchdowns (with no fumbles).

After starting tailback Kenny Lewis, Jr.suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in their game against Western Kentucky Hokies, Eavns has been the go to guy, stepping in and playing very well for Frank Beamer's defending ACC Championship team. Despite not being the starter for most of the season, Evans is in the top 5 in the ACC in rushing ans scoring.

Tyrod Taylor
Taylor should be well known to the Boston College faithful. Although he was kept out of the endzone, his exploits in the 2007 ACC Championship game helped spark the Hokies offense and ultimately a victory over the Eagles. With 338 yards rushing so far this season, Taylor has more rushing yards than any BC back (Montel Harris is closest with 313 yards). Given the past propensity of running QB's to carve of the BC secondary, Tyrod should not be overlooked.

Had BC been more effective in containing the same type of QB running threat against Georgia Tech, it likely would have meant a victory for BC, despite the poor play by the offense. This week, the BC players realize the challenge and are focusing on stopping Taylor and the rest of the Hokies' running attack.

While Tech's smallish backs should not pose much of a problem between the tackles, if they break contain on the outside and get into the BC defensive secondary, it could be a long day for the Eagles on defense.