Offensive Line Talk Dominates First Day of Virginia Tech Football Practice

Courtesy of Kyle Tucker, that's offensive lineman Blake DeChristopher in all of his homeless glory. DeChristopher sat out the first practice of the fall Thursday thanks to a strained pectoral muscle he suffered during max weight testing (sigh) recently.

DeChristopher, the starting left tackle, and his linemates were the main topic of discussion after the first practice as the line tries to get going without he and starting guard Greg Nosal. After the jump, will hear from those who were actually at that first practice, via the wonder of Twitter.

Oh jeez, my bad guys. That tweet is actually from 2008 (and 2009 and 2010). The more things change in Blacksburg, the more they stay the same.

Let me get this straight, the guy who is our No. 2 center has been moved to No. 1 right tackle now that our No. 1 right tackle might not be ready in time for the first game of the year? So basically we have no depth. Good to know. Is there any good news on the offensive line?

Getting Nosal back will be big for the Hokies. We still need DeChristopher to be ready for the start of the season, but his absence is only multiplied by Nosal not being at 100 percent. It's been a long time since the Hokies' offensive line was clicking to start a season. Without Nosal and DeChristopher, it won't be this year either.

Elsewhere...

After Kwamaine Battle and the Hopkins Brothers, things look to be wide open at defensive tackle. That doesn't bode too well for this year as the Hokies will again be paper thin on the D-line. However, the future looks good at the position at least in terms of depth.

Leal continues to lead for the backup QB job after taking the lead in the spring.