Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer said Monday that he doesn't anticipate any major personnel moves on the offensive line for the ninth-ranked Hokies' crucial nonconference game Saturday night at No. 2 LSU.

With its revamped line unable to open running lanes, Tech was held to 33 yards on 31 attempts in its 17-7 victory over visiting East Carolina in last Saturday's season opener. Now it must face an LSU defense that's fueled by a front four that has been by hailed by many as the nation's best.

"I don't think shuffling right now is the answer; I think getting better is the answer," Beamer said about his O-line. "We've got a pattern and we just need to get better with who we've got. I think we'll go the same way we went last week."

Right guard Sergio Render, who had nine knockdown blocks, and center Ryan Shuman each graded out at over 80 percent in the ECU game. Left tackle Duane Brown, right tackle Nick Marshman, and alternating left guards Richard Graham and Matt Welsh, weren't up to snuff, however.

"I think we just got to get on blocks and stay on blocks," Beamer said. "It looked like we got a little tired at the end and we probably need to substitute in there a little bit more. I think we're going to have to play more people ... it's something we just got to say we're going to do and get done."

When asked if that meant playing freshman tackle Blake DeChristopher, Beamer said: "Good chance. We'll see how he practices this week."

In regards to his offense overall, Beamer said "we're certainly not there, but I think we're closer than it looked [against ECU]."

"One play it's this guy, the next play another guy, next play it's somebody else ... it wasn't just a drastic one person who is causing a problem," he said. "It's just execution. Five guys up there [on the line] can be doing well and one breaks down, and it's a lousy play, looks awful."

Like last week, Beamer said he will wait until Friday before making a decision as to whether freshman backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor will play. If Tech's O-line can't keep Tigers All-American tackle Glenn Dorsey & Co. off pocket passer Sean Glennon, the cat-quick Taylor's ability to escape pressure does lend the Hokies an option.

"We'll go through the week, get him some work," Beamer said. "We'll decide on Friday how we're going to handle it."