College GameDay Headed to Bama/Wisconsin Week 1

By: VTBeamer on August 3, 2015, 12:33 PM | 35 comments

We're headed to Fort Worth for Wisconsin-Alabama on Week 1! https://t.co/IEvwbhalvq— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 3, 2015 " target="_blank">

Not surprising because of ESPN's love affair with Alabama but can't argue too much. Would have loved to see them in Blacksburg on Labor Day.

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VT_Fencer's picture VT_Fencer | 10 years 11 months #

Their loss.

Edit: Looks like they're smarter than I gave them credit for.

The Orange and Maroon you see, that's fighting on to victory.

Alum07's picture Alum07
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| 10 years 11 months #

The SEC brand has taken a hit recently... the mothership needed to swoop in and help ease the tensions.

"When I was growing up, Virginia Tech was a school that was kicking ass and taking names, and it's time we get back to that" - James Franklin

Choppin wood by the JUGS's picture Choppin wood by the JUGS | 10 years 11 months #

since 2011 Gameday has been to Jerry World 3 and now 4 times in the past 5 years on week 1.

Alum07's picture Alum07
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| 10 years 11 months # ^

I'm guessing now would be an appropriate time to mention how ESPN has this massive financial deal with both the NFL and SEC, so going there helps to pimp out both of their deals.

"When I was growing up, Virginia Tech was a school that was kicking ass and taking names, and it's time we get back to that" - James Franklin

Choppin wood by the JUGS's picture Choppin wood by the JUGS | 10 years 11 months # ^

i would say so.. Jerry World will be a sell out and they will get to hype the SEC even more..

since 2008 bama's only OOC away game was played at duke in 2010

Alum07's picture Alum07
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| 10 years 11 months # ^

The SEC.... Anytime, Anywhere*

*-By anywhere, we explicitly mean any venue that will openly allow for our fanbases to purchase 70% of the tickets to ensure we are never at a disadvantage

"When I was growing up, Virginia Tech was a school that was kicking ass and taking names, and it's time we get back to that" - James Franklin

hokie stuck in russia's picture hokie stuck in russia | 10 years 11 months # ^

Atlanta has the same type game though. SEC vs somebody at the Falcons stadium.

cds7c's picture cds7c | 10 years 11 months #

We play on Monday. I doubt they even considered to come to Blacksburg on Saturday.

bluehokie2006's picture bluehokie2006 | 10 years 11 months # ^

^^ This is what I've been thinking all along. I don't know why there was any anticipation that they might come to Blacksburg.

If the game was scheduled for Saturday, then I would fully expect them to be there.

Illinois Hokie's picture Illinois Hokie | 10 years 11 months # ^

Also, am I the only one expecting they will be doing a remote from Blacksburg throughout the day on Monday, counting down to the game, even if it isn't technically Game Day?

"I liked you guys a lot better when everybody told you you were terrible." -Justin Fuente

10Techman01's picture 10Techman01 | 10 years 11 months # ^

You expected correctly, good sir!

HokieAlum6144's picture HokieAlum6144
| 10 years 11 months # ^

I really think a Monday game versus a Saturday game had more to deal with the location of gameday than anything else.

HokiesFTW123's picture HokiesFTW123 | 10 years 11 months # ^

Yeah, Gameday didn't even come to Boise in 2010 because it was played on Monday.

In Sam Rogers we trust.

Alum07's picture Alum07
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| 10 years 11 months # ^

It was also at FedEx Field, which didn't even let you into the lots before something like 1pm on the day of the game....

"When I was growing up, Virginia Tech was a school that was kicking ass and taking names, and it's time we get back to that" - James Franklin

wisec4g's picture wisec4g | 10 years 11 months # ^

There is no justification for VT ever playing there again.

VT '10--US Citizen; (804) Virginian By Birth; (979) Texan By the Grace of God.

Rick Monday... You Made a Great Play...

I also root for: The Keydets, Army, TexAggies, NY Giants, NY Rangers, ATL Braves, and SA Brahmas

Vtkey's picture Vtkey
| 10 years 11 months #

If the game had been scheduled for Saturday, they'd have had a good chance at GameDay.

So I guess we'll have to settle for a nationally-televised game against the number-1 ranked national champions in prime time when there are no other games (that I'm aware of).

It doesn't suck.

EDIT: I guess settle for all of the above PLUS the GameDay crew showing up to do some commentary!

benw92's picture benw92
HOKIE IN CHICAGO
| 10 years 11 months # ^

We would have ran away with it if the game was on Saturday. No one else would have even been seriously considered. Defending champs vs. only team they lost to last year, preseason #1, Blacksburg, biggest football game in Lane history. No contest.

Outside it's night time, but inside it's LeDay

hokie stuck in russia's picture hokie stuck in russia | 10 years 11 months # ^

I am sure Blacksburg will get more than enough coverage by ESPN on that Monday. Unless Lebron breaks a nail or Brady gets a hair cut.

vtcivengr's picture vtcivengr | 10 years 11 months # ^

I mean why wouldn't they?

"A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it." - K

Choppin wood by the JUGS's picture Choppin wood by the JUGS | 10 years 11 months # ^

GAMEDAY 2.0 BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!

sorry for cussing

Alum07's picture Alum07
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| 10 years 11 months # ^

So we are getting GameDay.... monday's version of it

Nice

"When I was growing up, Virginia Tech was a school that was kicking ass and taking names, and it's time we get back to that" - James Franklin

AZHokie22's picture AZHokie22 | 10 years 11 months # ^

Considering its a holiday, would not be surprised to see the crew come out to Blacksburg and set up shop for the day.

What a great way to recap the first week of action and highlights, then by sitting with Lane and tons of screaming Hokies inthe background for an entire day leading up to primetime.

Alum07's picture Alum07
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| 10 years 11 months # ^

the football team's twitter account just confirmed that College GameDay will be on campus on Labor Day, showing the usual hosts.

"When I was growing up, Virginia Tech was a school that was kicking ass and taking names, and it's time we get back to that" - James Franklin

Vtkey's picture Vtkey
| 10 years 11 months # ^

I like it.

VT_Fencer's picture VT_Fencer | 10 years 11 months # ^

Official sign idea thread when?

The Orange and Maroon you see, that's fighting on to victory.

benw92's picture benw92
HOKIE IN CHICAGO
| 10 years 11 months # ^

HONEYDEW IS GARBAGE FRUIT!

Outside it's night time, but inside it's LeDay

HorseOnATreadmill's picture HorseOnATreadmill
| 10 years 11 months # ^

This, this, a thousand times this

VTBlackout's picture VTBlackout
| 10 years 11 months # ^

This is awesome. Wonder if they will do a full setup or if will just have the guys doing a live show from around Lane before kickoff. I know Monday is Labor day, but I wonder if they will do 12 hours of college football talk; but then again they just might.

The Dude Abides

Vtkey's picture Vtkey
| 10 years 11 months # ^

Probably an hour or two before the game would be enough, amirite?

Alum07's picture Alum07
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| 10 years 11 months # ^

Psssh...

They'll be the lead in on the Drillfield to the Metallica Concert.... GameDay at 9-noon, concert from noon-2... tailgating from 2-7... game at 8

"When I was growing up, Virginia Tech was a school that was kicking ass and taking names, and it's time we get back to that" - James Franklin

Vtkey's picture Vtkey
| 10 years 11 months # ^

What we really need is OSU homeboy Herbstreit talking up Ohio State.

Please, PLEASE, let VT win this one.

Did I say PLEASE?

GUNTAR's picture GUNTAR | 10 years 11 months # ^

At the top of this thread I felt like this:

After reading this I feel like:

FOSTERS: Australian for defense

VTBeamer's picture VTBeamer | 10 years 11 months # ^