Hosley

Though it was a tough day overall for the defense, which followed up a blanking of the Eagles by giving up 507 yards and 30 points to the Wolfpack, Hosley persevered and came up with big plays when the game hung in the balance.

Hosley's hands make a difference again Mark Giannotto 2010

"It means a lot to me," said Hosley of his career day, which also included six tackles and four pass break-ups.

Hosley's hands make a difference again Mark Giannotto 2010

Until then, I'll leave you with a thought from Hosley when asked how badly defensive coordinator Bud Foster wanted to avenge last year's 28-23 loss to the Yellow Jackets.

RB Ryan Williams's injury worse than most thought Mark Giannotto 2010

It was third-and-goal early in the first quarter, after a 58-yard punt return by cornerback Jayron Hosley had set the Hokies up in prime field position inside Wake Forest's 10-yard line.

QB Logan Thomas gets his moment, and delivers Mark Giannotto 2010

* The special teams also contributed with another nice punt return by cornerback Jayron Hosley.

RB Ryan Williams's injury worse than most thought Mark Giannotto 2010

Afterwards when he spoke with reporters, Hosley said he was just light headed and could have played in the second half if needed.

RB Ryan Williams's injury worse than most thought Mark Giannotto 2010

Hosley, who serves as Virginia Tech's primary punt returner, intercepted quarterback Dave Shinskie in the end zone in the first quarter when it appeared the Eagles would take an early lead.

Gouveia-Winslow gets some redemption for Virginia Tech Mark Giannotto 2010

* The only other Virginia Tech interception came from sophomore cornerback Jayron Hosley, who did not play in the Hokies first win of the season over East Carolina after violating a team policy.

Gouveia-Winslow gets some redemption for Virginia Tech Mark Giannotto 2010

"But any time you can keep them out of the end zone is big and [Hosley] stepped up there."

Gouveia-Winslow gets some redemption for Virginia Tech Mark Giannotto 2010

That 61-yard return to set up Darren Evans's touchdown run was the third big return in as many weeks for Hosley.

RB Ryan Williams's injury worse than most thought Mark Giannotto 2010