Neither team scored in the first quarter, despite Tech driving down the field to the three yard line on their first drive.  The Hokies' progress was stopped short on a fourth-and-one run by running back Kenny Lewis Jr.

Redshirt senior Sean Glennon started the game for the Hokies, but true sophomore Tyrod Taylor made his first appearance of the season on the first drive and took most of the snaps, dazzling the crowd early with his ability to run out of the pocket, picking up 132 rushing yards.

"I'm obviously disappointed.  That first half it seemed like we were splitting the reps pretty evenly.  And that second half for whatever reason I didn't get so many reps," Glennon said. "I wasn't really told why or anything like that, so all I can say is I'm disappointed and hope that I can contribute more and be in there more next week. 

Despite Taylor splitting time with Glennon, the Tech offense struggled to put points on the board in the first half.  The Hokies were able to accumulate 103 rushing yards in the half, but they were only able to manage a field goal on the last drive before heading to the locker room.

Head coach Frank Beamer felt like the team needed to play better on offense. 

"I think as an offense we've got to finish some of those," he said.  

The passing game was weak all game long, with Taylor being forced out of the pocket often due to the porous offensive line play  and Glennon throwing an interception intended for redshirt junior tight end Greg Boone.  Tech only threw for 68 yards in the game.

Offensive coordinator Bryan Stinespring did not seem too concerned with the lack of a passing game. 

"I just think the directive obviously as we said from day one is we've got to run the ball better," Stinespring said.  "We've got to run the ball better.  Obviously, we're a little disappointed in the protection, but that's part of the game too."

Furman appeared to be tiring on defense on Tech's last possession of the first half, and the floodgates opened for the Hokies. 

After stopping Furman to open the half, the Hokies took possession and were ignited by an incredible 50-yard run by Taylor, using the entire field before being forced out of bounds. 

With the Hokies in the redzone, Glennon came back in the game to boos from the fans. 

"I don't like that," Beamer said.  "I don't like that for college kids to be treated that way.  To me it's not the right thing to do.  I love our fans, they hang in there with us, and they're hanging in there right now and we're not playing great.  I still don't think there's a cause for that."

Glennon would eventually win the crowd over, throwing a ten yard touchdown to Lewis. 

On the first play of Furman's next drive, redshirt junior Cody Grimm forced a fumble that junior Kam Chancellor would eventually recover, putting the Hokies deep in Furman territory. 

Tech would not need long to capitalize on the turnover, scoring quickly on a 23-yard run by Lewis after only three plays.

Furman would not do any better on their next drive, as junior quarterback Jordan Sorrells threw an interception at their own 27 yard line to junior Stephan Virgil, returning the pick 18 yards to the Furman nine yard line.  Redshirt freshman Darren Evans would eventually get to the endzone on a three yard run.

Furman would encounter some success on their next drive, nearly going the length of the field before attempting a field goal which was eventually blocked by redshirt sophomore John Graves.

Going into the fourth quarter, Tech was in cruise control, running the ball on nearly every play and bringing in the second team defense.

The Paladins did score in the final period on Tech's second-string defense, as Sorrells found tight end Chris Russ from 17 yards out. 

Senior cornerback Victor "Macho" Harris, who missed last Saturday's season opener with a left foot injury, started in the secondary for the Hokies.  Harris also fielded a majority of the punt returns.

The win for Tech was costly, though, as defensive end Jason Worilds and linebacker Cam Martin both left the game with injuries and did not return; the extent of their injuries are unknown.

Even with the sloppy play, Harris was pleased with the way the team played and is looking forward to next week's game against Georgia Tech.

"Basically, we're just going to get ready for this week, preparation is going to be right, and we're just going to be ready for Saturday," Harris said.   

Tech will next play the Yellow Jackets at Lane Stadium.  The Hokies' first Atlantic Coast Conference game of the season will kick off at 3:30 on Saturday. 

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