Head coach Justin Fuente takes up a viewing position in the field behind the offense at the start of the Spring Game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

QB Josh Jackson got the first start of the day for the offense. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

QB A.J. Bush, fires off a pass during his first action in the game. http://www.hokiesports.com/football/players/images/teller_wyatt.png

Tavante Beckett (14) looks on as D.J. Reid falls to the turf with the ball (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Anthony Shegog (24) tackles Jordan Jefferson after a pass completion. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Freshman QB Herndon Hooker winds up for a throw. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Dalton Keene (29) gets tackled by Khalil Ladler. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Steven Peoples (32) looks for a way around Jimmie Taylor (96). (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

QB Herndon Hooker stands up tall in the pocket to look for an open throw. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Dalton Keene (29) celebrates with his teammates after catching the first touchdown of the day for the offense. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

QB Herndon Hooker tries to throw the ball as DT Jimmie Taylor moves in to tackle him. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Former Virginia Tech quarterbacks and current Buffalo Bills teammates Logan Thomas (left) and Tyrod Taylor (right) share a laugh on the sidelines during the spring game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Former Virginia Tech players Tyrod Taylor (left), Logan Thomas (center), and Kendall Fuller (right) get interviewed on the field during a break between quarters. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

A group of young fans celebrate as they get put on Hokievision. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Adonis Alexander (36) defends a pass intended for Caleb Farely (13). (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Thunderstorms and heavy rains earlier in the day did little to reduce the crowd that came to watch the spring game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Terius Wheatley (44) finds an opening in the defense during a rush. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

QB Chase Mummau (18) gets a pass away before he is tackled. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

WR Jordan Jefferson winds on on the ground after "catching" an incomplete pass with his feet. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Caleb Farely runs with the ball on an endaround play. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

D.J. Reid cradles the ball with two hands after the handoff from Josh Jackson. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

D.J. Reid runs the ball from first and goal inside the 2 yard line. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Former Virginia Tech QB and current Buffalo Bill Logan Thomas takes a selfie with fans in the first row. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Head coach Justin Fuente speaks to his players after the end of the spring game and the official end of spring practices for the year. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Players kneel at midfield to listen to head coach Justin Fuente speak to them one last time before finishing the spring practice sessions for the year. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)