Virginia Tech QB Tyrod Taylor prepares for his final season, leading by example

Blacksburg, VA – When Tyrod Taylor came to Blacksburg in 2007 as an 18-year-old highly touted recruit, Virginia Tech football fans had high hopes. While Taylor, who is preparing for his final season, has not put up the astronomical stats that some expected of him, Taylor has quietly cemented himself as one of the best QBs in Tech’s history, both on and off the field. Taylor has been the consummate “professional” in a game of amateurs. His first two years we shared playing time with Sean Glennon and never complained. He is a truly a “team comes first” player. He doesn’t whine, complain or criticize his teammates or coaches. He has had, to my knowledge, zero off-the-field problems and from what we can tell, goes to class and makes the grades. Earlier this week, he became one of only three players to earn a 100 percent effort recognition award from the coaching staff. Taylor, running back Ryan Williams and defensive tackle John Graves will wear...