His subpar stats 12 TD 14 INT aren't completely his fault

His sub-par stats (12 TD, 14 INT) aren't completely his fault. Play calling seems to be an issue and the lack of explosive receivers on the edge is definitely a problem. DE Robert QuinnAn impressive freshman campaign lands Quinn on this list. The top rated DE coming out of high school is already paying dividends for coach Davis and should continue to do so. It seems like centuries ago when quarterback Philip Rivers led this team to four consecutive bowl games and shattered every school passing record Hard times have fallen on the Wolfpack as of late.

Just as an example, NC State is coming off a much needed bye week which they spent licking their wounds after a thrashing by Boston College that showcased running back Montel Harris scoring five touchdowns.Who will do the heavy lifting and try and turn around this 3-4 seasonQB Russell WilsonPassing for 1,659 yards, rushing for 249 yards and scoring 19 total touchdowns should count for something right It seems like Wilson is getting little help these days in winning games. He's doing his part, but it's time for the other facets of the team to do theirs. At least he's a sophomore who's program should be built around him.RB Toney BakerThe ball is being spread out fairly well on the offense, but Baker has been the most effective weapon rushing for 401 yards and adding another 227 through the air. He's also scored nine touchdowns and trails only his quarterback in scoring.

Putting pressure on the quarterback is what every coach wants his defensive ends to do, and Young is doing his job He's also forced two fumbles and broken up two passes. Young is the most experienced player on this Wolfpack team, having seen action on over 1,600 snaps and he's showing what experience can produce on the field. One of our columnists described Virginia as having a "Jekyll and Hyde" type of team which is producing a similarly characterized season. Is that Jekyll or Hyde DE Nate CollinsHe was named ACC Defensive Lineman of the week against Maryland two weeks ago as he recorded nine tackles, a sack, and a game winning interception for a touchdown. Now although it seems like any ACC player wins an award whenever they play Maryland, Collins is the real deal. He leads the team in sacks (three) and is second in tackles with 47, a fine number for any defensive player not playing linebacker. CB Ras-I DowlingHe may not be Champ Bailey but the junior Dowling is a reliable corner with good coverage skills.

He's ranks fourth on the team in tackles with a respectable 37.P Jimmy HowellThis may an indictment of how lacking Virginia may be in play makers, but if we look at the glass half full, then this is just us highlighting a player who excels in his position; no matter how disrespected that position might be. For a team that doesn't know if it's going to light it up with 47 or make their kicker their leading scorer with nine, field position can be very important. Note: I've never written this much about a punter in my life.. After winning the ACC in 2008 and beating the Big East champion Cinicinnati Bearcats in the 2009 Orange Bowl, Virginia Tech entered the 2009-10 season riding high and expecting to repeat as ACC champs and perhaps make a run at the national title. Currently, they're a long shot for both with losses to Alabama and Georgia Tech, but coach Frank Beamer's boys ain't no slouches.