Jonah Coleman finished his college career with 552 carries for rushing yards 3,054 and 34 rushing touchdowns, plus he added 83 catches for 838 yards and three receiving touchdowns.
"Anything for the win," he said. "Trust the coach's game plan." Adams' commitment to team success was evident as he adjusted his role and welcomed new players, showcasing his unselfishness.
"You want me to compare us to them? That's a championship team right there. We're not," James told reporters. "We can't sustain energy and effort for 48 minutes, and they can. That's why they won a championship."
Virginia Tech had built a 31-24 halftime lead at home against Stanford two weeks ago when coach Mike Young offered a reminder to his players about Cardinal freshman Ebuka Okorie. "Don't underestimate this kid," he said. "He's that good." Actually, Okorie has been better than almost anyone envisioned. Okorie had just five first-half points at Virginia Tech, but over the final 20 minutes, the 6-foot-2 guard scored 26 more on 9-for-12 shooting.
