Virginia Tech's Foster wins Broyles Award

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster received the Broyles Award on Tuesday, given annually to the nation&#39;s top assistant coach.<br> <br> Foster, who won the award in his fourth year as a finalist, coached the nation&#39;s top-ranked defense this season. Virginia Tech allowed 219 yards per game while going 10-3.<br> <br> The Broyles Award is named for Arkansas athletic director Frank Broyles. He was the Razorbacks&#39; football coach for 19 seasons and more than 25 of his assistants became head coaches, including Joe Gibbs, Jimmy Johnson, Johnny Majors and Jackie Sherrill.<br> <br> Foster was also a finalist for the award in 1999, 2001 and 2005.<br> <br> Virginia Tech had four shutouts in 2006 and cornerback Brandon Flowers was named a third-team All-American. The Hokies were No. 19 in the final AP poll.<br> <br> Virginia Tech was also ranked No. 1 in total defense in 2005 and No. 4 at the end of the 2004 season.<br> <br> This year&#39;s other Broyles Award finalists included Arkansas defensive coordinator Reggie Herring, Louisville offensive coordinator Paul Petrino, Ohio State quarterbacks coach Joe Daniels and Oklahoma defensive coordinator Brent Venables.