Soundbites: Postgame Press Conference (Boston College)

BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech football spoke with the media on Thursday night after a commanding 42-21 victory over ACC rival Boston College. Head coach Brent Pry opened the media session by recognizing the impact fans made on the game's atmosphere. Position coaches Ron Crook and Elijah Brooks followed Pry on the podium to discuss the win. Running back Bhayshul Tuten concluded the media session by highlighting his feelings about breaking program history. Read and watch below to see what they had to say:

Head coach Brent Pry

Opening Statement:
"I know it seems like I say this a lot, but unbelievable environment out there tonight. You know, so proud of our fans, the way they turn out, and they don't just sit in their seats. It's an active group, really made an impact on the game. I think it affected Boston College. I think it affected their offense. I think it rattled them at times. Thursday night, national TV. I don't know where else you'd rather be than Blacksburg, Virginia. So hats off to our fans, hats off to our players and coaches. Obviously, tonight wasn't perfect, but a lot of good things, and then certainly some things that were basically ugly. A combination of penalties and turnovers made for an ugly third quarter. But I'm very proud of the way they responded, and a big fourth down stop, and then a couple of runs, and all of a sudden the momentum swung back our way, and we kept it from there. So that's a good team we beat tonight, and I think we beat them pretty soundly."

Offensive line coach Ron Crook

On rotating more linemen during the game:
"Yeah, I love the way it's working. Those guys deserve to play, and that's why they're getting out there. It's why you're seeing more of them. It's something we've been trying to do more and more. And as we get more into the season, it's been able to happen more and more. They keep developing, they keep getting better, and continue to give you reasons to put them out there."

Running backs coach Elijah Brooks

On making sure Tuten could beat the program record:
"Yeah, towards the end of the game, we wanted to keep him out to avoid injury. And we got word that he was 10 yards shy of the record. And I know how hard Bhayshaul works and I know it's something that he wanted. So, talked to coach and just asked him to give him a shot to get it."

Running Back Bhayshul Tuten

On becoming Tech's all-time single-game rushing leader:
"It means a lot, you know. I've been here for two years, and I worked so hard to get to this point. And to have a game like that in front of a sold-out crowd at Virginia Tech with a lot of running backs in the past that were amazing first-rounders and whatnot. To just break that record, it definitely means a lot to me in my journey of where I came from."