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Another week, another uneven performance by the Virginia Tech offense. The Hokies got a 17-10 win over North Carolina today, but they're still frustrated by their lack of efficiency. The bright spots included that first drive, a seven-play, 70-yard masterpiece; the defense, led by Xavier Adibi, Vince Hall and Cam Martin; and punter Brent Bowden, who was strong again. Jud Dunlevy also hit a 52-yard field goal, Tech's longest since 1999.

So it's certainly not all bad. It only seems that way when we've been thinking week after week that this is going to be the day the offense puts things together. We'll have plenty on the offense in Sunday's paper. A few notes, courtesy of Tech's sports information department:

-Tyrod Taylor threw his first interception today. He'd thrown 64 interception-free passes before then.

-Eddie Royal's 53-yard run on the first play from scrimmage was a career long. His previous best was 17 yards.

-Kam Chancellor's fourth-quarter fumble recovery in the end zone was Tech's first fumble recovery this year.

-Cam Martin had three sacks, the most since William Wall equaled that total against Duke last season

-Adibi's 15 tackles were a career high

A few thoughts from coach Frank Beamer:
On the nine penalties:
"I don't like that."

On the O-line's performance:
"I thought we were better. I think we go back and look at the film. We have to say with our quarterback, 'Are you looking where you need to be looking and should the ball be getting out of there or should you be scrambling?' We're into different stuff offensively...I think there's going to be some things he can learn from and be a better quarterback at Clemson."

On getting a late stop to win it:
"What I like is their toughness. When they absolutely had to, our defense stepped up....We are not as smooth as you want. I know that, and you guys know that, too. We're just not quite as smooth as we want, but keep giving effort, and we're going to get there. We're going to be a smooth machine when this thing's over."

That's all for tonight. Check out all our coverage in Sunday's paper and at roanoke.com. We'll see you next week from Clemson.