BLACKSBURG — Changa Hodge went eight straight games to start his Virginia Tech career without a catch.
Sports
Why Virginia Tech receiver Changa Hodge is done playing catch-up
That wasn’t an experience Hodge was very used to.
The Villanova transfer had at least one reception in 30 of the 32 games he played at the FCS level. He had more yards in his second career game as a true freshman in 2016 than he did all last season.
By the time Hodge was cleared to fully practice, the team was so focused on game prep that he didn’t get much time to learn the offense and different techniques specific to Tech’s scheme.
Williams said Hodge was just caught up with the rest of the offense when he spoke to reporters halfway through spring camp.
Hodge could be an important piece for a Tech offense looking to establish depth behind Tre Turner and Tayvion Robinson. Two of the other best options — Jaden Payoute and Kaleb Smith — are still battling their way back from injuries this spring.
“He’s giving himself a chance to really have an offseason in this offense and go have a real final year to put it all together and understanding that he can play a big role for us, and it’s really going to help him maybe move on to where he wants to go at the next level,” Cornelsen said.
-
Local News4 days ago
$3 million winning lottery ticket bought in Vinton
-
Local News2 weeks ago
Participate in a free health and wellness event in Roanoke to have your questions addressed
-
Local News2 weeks ago
City Council and the Roanoke School Board disagree on the funding formula
-
Local News2 weeks ago
Former mayor David Bowers declares his Republican campaign for mayor of Roanoke
-
Local News1 week ago
Brush fire in Roanoke County spreads to around 14 acres
-
Local News1 week ago
Downtown Roanoke will once again host the Shamrock Festival and St. Patrick’s Day Parade
-
Local News6 days ago
Doctor at pain clinic sentenced to 18 months in prison
-
Local News6 days ago
Popular fast food establishment in Christiansburg offers drone delivery service
Leave a Reply