The way Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer sees it, if one quarterback can pass and the other can mix in some running, he might as well use them both. Beamer said Tuesday that he doesn't intend to replace starter Sean Glennon, but backup Ike Whitaker also will see some time when No. 10 Clemson comes to Lane Stadium on Thursday night. Glennon, a sophomore who beat out Whitaker and Cory Holt for the starting job in the preseason, is a drop-back passer who has thrown for 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns. He also has six interceptions and several fumbles, having been victimized often by an inexperienced offensive line. That's where Whitaker's mobility might help. In limited action in the Hokies' 36-6 victory against Southern Mississippi on Saturday night, the freshman had 14 yards passing and 26 yards rushing. "When he pulls the ball down, he's a threat as a runner," Beamer said.
Beamer said Tuesday that he doesn't intend to replace starter Sean Glennon, but backup Ike Whitaker also will see some time when No. 10 Clemson comes to Lane Stadium on Thursday night.
Glennon, a sophomore who beat out Whitaker and Cory Holt for the starting job in the preseason, is a drop-back passer who has thrown for 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns. He also has six interceptions and several fumbles, having been victimized often by an inexperienced offensive line.
That's where Whitaker's mobility might help. In limited action in the Hokies' 36-6 victory against Southern Mississippi on Saturday night, the freshman had 14 yards passing and 26 yards rushing.
"When he pulls the ball down, he's a threat as a runner," Beamer said.