Andrea Adelson Close ESPN Staff Writer ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Austin Ward Close ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Big Ten. Joined ESPN in 2012. Attended the University of Wyoming. 0 Shares Print This week, Andrea Adelson and Austin Ward are taking look at the important position matchups that went Virginia Tech’s way in its victory over Ohio State last year, and what has changed as they head into their rematch Monday night in Blacksburg, Virginia. Matchup: Ohio State receivers vs. Virginia Tech defensive backs What happened last year: The Hokies went into the game believing they could play man coverage and win their one-on-one matchups. That’s exactly what happened, as defensive coordinator Bud Foster schemed up a “Bear” defense, in which he had extra men in the box, gave safeties heavier responsibilities in the run game and placed more of the onus on the cornerbacks in the pass game. …
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