Random thoughts about why the Ohio State win was special—in no particular order of significance:

1. It was great being the unranked team that upset a top-10 team and nationally recognized program. Remember the times that we either started in the top 10 or climbed our way back there only to lose to someone that we shouldn't and dash our hopes? The only time that I can remember it not being a total disaster was the ACCCG vs. BC when we got revenge on Matt Ryan and co.

This was was much more satisfying. And fun. And will live in VT lore for years to come. Call it what you want: a reversal of recent misfortunes, a statement game, etc. It was just awesome to see a complete game from a TEAM. And every facet contributed. Bravo.

2. All of the haters can now take a lesson from Frank and stay the course. VT Football is like your 401k plan--it's not always going to look great, but you also need to invest for the long haul. Frank made some necessary changes, but still kept most of his loyal staff intact, and pretty much told us all that "we're gonna fix this thing". One win won't do it, but this was a good swift kick in the right direction. It sure beats the hell out of any win the last 2 seasons.

Too many board posters and fair-weather fans got their voices heard too many times over the past few years. Luckily, we have some intelligent and educated minds on here that not only tell it like it is, they too have stayed the course. This is equally a sweet redemption in terms of faith.

3. Kirk Herbstreit and the rest of the talking heads can now shut their holes. Herbie in particular has had no love loss for Tech the past few years. I think this goes back to that game where some of our young men were not on their best behavior on the sideline and it made it on camera. (Someone can help me out with the details here??) He pretty much labeled Tech as a team of thugs at that point and never, EVER gave VT, Frank, or even Bud their due respect since. Coincidentally, not long after that, we started the Hokies Respect program, and things really made a 180 degree turn from an image perspective. Frank Beamer made sure of that. Yes, on the football field, we weren't all that good. But you weren't hearing about too many of OUR players getting into off-season problems or academic fraud were you?

The fact that Herbie is an tOSU alum is not lost on me, either. And as much as I would love to exalt in sheer joy on his pain alone, I too must show some class. Besides, this win was about VT, not about him.

4. Did I mention that this game was fun to watch? And the VT kids playing all looked like they were having fun. It was just great seeing the offense do something. Yes, we had stalled drives, yes, we had a lot of 3-and-outs, but we also had the LEAD for 3 quarters! When has that happened against a ranked opponent? Particularly telling for me was watching players come over to the stands after the game to say thanks to the traveling fans. And from everything that I've read and heard today, tOSU deserves credit for being classy in defeat. There's lessons to be learned here folks, and it happened in one single, magical game. Did it fix all of the issues? Is it the turnaround of the program? Was it a fluke? Time will answer all of those questions. But while enjoying that win, that wonderful, emotional win, remember what we have learned along the way. Good, bad, or otherwise, it's GREAT to be a Hokie. Ut Prosim!