In Virginia Tech's rise to football prominence over the past 19 years, defense and special teams have always been a big reason for the Hokies' success.

Defensive coordinator Bud Foster has been with the Hokies since 1987, Frank Beamer's first season as head coach. Foster has been defensive coordinator since 1995.

While the Hokies have consistently been ranked among the top-10 in overall defense during the past 16 years, the 1999 team has long been remembered as the best group in school history.

The 99' Hokies' defense was No. 2 overall in the country in total defense and first overall in scoring defense. That team was led by a pair of outstanding defensive ends in Corey Moore and John Engelberger. 

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