Young QBs on display for Heels and Hokies

Posted Sep 29, 2007

T.J. Yates gets a shot at redemption today in a battle of freshman quarterbacks at Lane Stadium. The Hokies feature true freshman Tyrod Taylor, rated the nation's No. 1 dual-threat quarterback prospect during his senior season at Hampton (Va.) High. Taylor took over for junior Sean Glennon as Virginia Tech's starter after the Hokies' 48-7 loss at LSU in Week 2, and he showed dynamic running ability in wins over Ohio and William Mary. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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