Tech’s Foster/Loeffler compliment the UA program

In an effort to include various news items from the opposing side of the field, Virginia Tech beat writer Andy Bitter has been a valuable service this week in regards to timely and significant news concerning the Hokies.

As well documented in Monday’s “Crimson Crossover” feature, Bitter, as well as various national media outlets, were prominently showcased in an effort to provide Alabama fans with a glimpse of the “happenings” this week in Blacksburg.

With the Alabama/Virginia Tech contest roughly 48 hours away, Bitter, through his Wednesday publication, provided various updates concerning the Hokies as they prepare to make the trip to Atlanta.

#Hokies DC Bud Foster said Alabama reminds him of USC a few years back: "They were a sleeping giant and Nick kind of woke them up."
— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) August 29, 2013

The linked content below not only includes high-quality information, but some valuable quotes. In addition to Bud Foster’s commentary noted above, Tech offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler also shared his thoughts on the Alabama squad. Loeffler faced the Tide last season when he held the title of offensive coordinator at Auburn.

Foster, Loeffler making final preparations as Alabama opener nears, plus some more Wednesday notes http://t.co/4QWuTIgrxW #Hokies
— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) August 29, 2013

In regards to the betting line, the Crimson Tide currently stand as a robust 20.5-point favorite over the Hokies.

UPDATE – Virginia Tech injury report

The Hokies have battled the “injury bug” the entire month of August. Andy Bitter has the latest on the Tech injury situation.

TE Ryan Malleck out for the year with shoulder injury; RB J.C. Coleman questionable for Alabama http://t.co/nSxm0O0NbV #Hokies
— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) August 29, 2013

The injury "summary"...

It's been mentioned before, but VT is down 1 starting CB, starting OLB, starting TE and possibly co-starter at RB for Alabama. #Hokies
— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) August 29, 2013