 Virginia Tech 's offense was ranked 11th nationally in scoring , averaging 36 @.@ 4 points per game , and 10th in rushing offense , averaging 242 @.@ 8 yards per game . The totals were the most recorded to that point by a Virginia Tech offense . That high @-@ ranking rushing attack was led by Dwayne Thomas , who accumulated 1 @,@ 130 yards and 11 touchdowns during the regular season . Thomas ' 11 touchdowns were the most for a Tech running back since 1969 . Thomas was ably assisted by a capable offensive line anchored by center Jim Pyne , who earned consensus All @-@ America honors in recognition of his performance . By being named to every All @-@ America team in the country , Pyne became the first consensus All @-@ American in Virginia Tech history . 
