Frank Beamer and his Hokies have but one major hill to climb - beating a top five team while running the table and getting a shot for all the national marbles. The ACC title is just a part of the equation. This is a team again capable of getting in position to win one major game and claim an undefeated season. If you are tired of hearing about Michael's younger brother, prepare yourself, as Marcus is set to return for his final (senior) campaign. Yes, two main ball carriers have moved on, but it makes no difference in Blacksburg. The Hokies have been churning out multiple rushers during every successful season, and Branden Ore and George Bell are actually considered a better combination than Imoh and Humes. The receiving unit has been together (with great success) since they were freshman. Now they are veterans, and the run dimensions for Marcus become even more dangerous with opponents attempting to cover the speedsters on the outside. Coaches will have to work with the offensive line before it can be considered a quality weapon. However, Beamer and staff have managed to work wonders with their OL, no matter who they seem to have available. The defense will be typically sturdy and likely to keep its usual Top Five national billing. Every year a new pass rush specialist seems to rise up. Now that Darryl Tapp is gone, this dangerous VT position is up for grabs. LB Xavier Adibi will begin to garnish second- or third-team recognition on some preseason all-American lists in just his third year. It will not surprise us if/when VT ends up around No. 4 or No. 5 in many of the August polls given the hype surrounding Marcus. Some will continue to hold off until VT shows they can beat those top teams, given the dismantling Miami laid. This year’s bowl game will likely go far in answering such expectations.