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We started drinking at out apartment around lunchtime and then headed to the commuter lot as well. Back then one of my roommates and I both had trucks so one of us would park in a corner spot the day before to ensure we had grass to grill on! I remember a lot of people tailgating in such bad weather and we spent a lot of time drinking heavily in the truck while listening to the radio, following the storm and the damage it was doing back home. There was serious talk all afternoon that the game would be cancelled but we soldiered on. As for the game, I remember Kevin Jones going off, Randall having a few nice runs and the Texas A&M punter having 2 or 3 punts that went about 15 yards! Easily one of the top 3 games I have ever attended.
10) For Thursday night games: if you are a sophmore and above and live off campus with a parking permit, when you go to class on Thursday morning, come up with a plan with your friends to park several cars beside each other in the back of the commuter lot. When you are done with class for the day you can begin the tailgate and already have a spot in a crowded parking lot.
If I see anybody make a paper airplane out of their ticket and throw it, they are subject to death by stoning. I wholeheartedly believe the airplanes vs UNC in 2009 are the reason for the the worst Thursday night Lane atmosphere ever, and one of the most embarassing losses in my time at VT (2nd to JMU for me). While paper airplanes may take us back to the days of grade school, we are in Lane Stadium with one duty: to drive our opponents crazy by their inability to hear the quarterback in the huddle.
With that off my chest, I can't wait for the season to kick off.
That Hurricane Game was epic! We started tailgating that afternoon in the commuter lot while tons of people were still in class. It was the first game that we had actually broken down and bought a pop up tent for, and it was pretty much destroyed by hurricane force winds befor the end of the tailgate. I remember being in the stadium and it was raining sideways through much of the game, but the harder it rained the louder the stadium got. I was completely soaked and actually thought about leaving early because I was so cold, but I manned up and made it to the end of the game. NEVER LEAVE EARLY!!!!
my freshman year in 99 we played clemson on a thursday night. we had chemistry that night in McBryde 100 and we were scared that the professor was going to give an attendance quiz. back then, my friends and i went shirtless and painted our bodies for every game (we were young and in shape back then), so of course we started drinking mid-afternoon, painted our bodies, and went to class. our professor liked us and got a good laugh, i think half the class was as drunk as we were, and of course, there was NO attendance quiz.
244 Vawter is my Holy Land. I expect a visit at some point during the season. Those kids better be ready to hear me ramble on about cramming that room to drink way too much cheap liqour and the night my buddy received an epic JR!!
to crash my dorm room. Just bring bourbon and good stories from your time at Tech.
Great article, and the comments are so right. I miss when they let anyone go into the North Endzone...man where those times nice! This is the best game I have ever watched from Lane: 2003 Miami. Sadly I wasn't there for Nebraska in 2009.
If you, a friend, child, sibling plays an instrument: highly encourage them to try out for the Marching Virginians. So many amazing experiences in my four short years...plus free bowl trips!
For the Texas A&M game in 2003 -the Hurrican Game!- my roommates and I all painted our faces. Well, it was a Thursday night game and we had classes (you will learn that many professors give you Thursday classes off when there is a game but a few are just plain stubborn.) After tailgating in the pouring rain and 40 mph+ winds for 3+ hours, I walked to class to turn in a paper that was due with my Ultimate Warrior themed maroon and orange face running down my neck and onto my long sleeved The Good (Tech), The Bad (WVU), The Ugly (UVA) t-shirt. I walked in, placed my paper aggressively on the desk to show my displeasure for pulling me away from a beer and walked right back out!! Still, to this day, I wonder what her face was like when I turned around and walked out -I didn't even waste my time looking at her!
Let me add this as well... Before and after the game, there will be alumni in town. We will crowd the bookstore, the roads, and the bars. We will take over the pool tables at Hokie House and PK's. We may show up at an arpartment party and look like fools as we puke after attempting a keg stand, you will not be able to get table a Mike's Grill because of us and there is a good chance we crash your dorm room at 2AM as it wasonce our dorm room.
My advise to you... just deal with it. You may not admit this or even believe that this could be true but... this will one day be you so... just deal with it!
4: Yeah never leave early, the proof is in the video. AND I am really going to miss that guy in the #5 jersey.
5: Geez, thank you for bringing this up, only people who don't know the game make noise when the offense is on the field. And, be loud for every play that the defense is on the field, don't let big plays discourage you. Though they are rare against the Hokies, they will happen, don't stop making noise because of that.
9: Girl in the picture, what are you even doing at the game. Isn't it easier to read in the library, or in your room? C'mon man!
ALSO,
Joe, the fact that you presented in facepaint makes me speechless. I thought about a reaction to that and nothing came out. I've got nothing other than that is...Yeah I got nothing. Haha
So I would say more Clemsonish
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
For whatever my opinion is worth I would like to corroborate everything written above. I moved to Northern Virginia in 2000 as a fifth grader and had no idea that Virginia Tech even existed. In 6th grade my science teacher had a strange looking maroon VT magnet in the classroom. I'll always remember that magnet because she was the only teacher I'd even seen represent her college in such a fashion. I know every school has a fanbase and I know they are all passionate about their teams. However I do believe our fans take it a step further. In 2006 I began looking at colleges. That year my best friend's cousin was a sophomore here and he hosted us on the Georgia Tech game weekend. The Hokies didn't win that game but I was sold as soon as I heard random "LETS GOOOO" "HOOOOKIEEEES" chants break out all around campus and at the party in Terrace View the night before. I've been to every campus in the ACC, Florida, JMU, VCU, Elon, and more I can't even remember. You are not going to beat what Virginia Tech's community has to offer.
I graduated from Virginia Tech earlier this year in a swift four years. If you're reading this as a current student, cherish the fuck out of it. Go to road games. In 2007 I trekked up to Charlottesville where my maroon and orange friend and I sat square in the middle of the UVA student section. Nothing was sweeter than watching the Hokies beat the Hoos in Scott Stadium with the Coastal Division title on the line. Go to the ACC Championship game. That same year a couple friends and I hopped in the car and drove to Jacksonville to get revenge on Matt Ryan and Boston College. Racing down I-95 with other Virginia Tech faithful whom we didn't know was just as much fun as playing a 20 vs 20 flip cup game outside of the Jaguars stadium.
This really isn't even all about football. This is about partaking in something greater than yourself and building relationships with people who share a common bond: living in Blacksburg. I read something earlier today about a UNC professor who wanted to ban Division I athletics. Absurd. He obviously wasn't in Cassell when Tech beat Duke last season. That game, along with the Nebraska comeback are the two most sheer elation moments of my life. Hugging strangers type shit. Sometimes we take these games a little too seriously, yes, but the fact of the matter is it brings us closer together. Sure you can make some friends in your study group that meets on the fourth floor of Newman Library but true friendships are made having fun.
Put on your maroon and orange. Find a tailgate. Cram into the north end zone and yell as loud as you can.
Go Hokies.
Plan ahead and bring cash. The ATM lines suck ass, you will want a turkey leg by the 2nd quarter, and you need to buy Coke to mix with your bourbon airplane bottles.
3) I was the 7th lottery number called for the Miami game in 2003 (back when you actually waited in line for a lottery number, went back to your dorm to sleep, then woke up at 7:40 to go back to Cassell to hear them call numbers). I could have gotten 12 guest tickets, which sold on ebay for $200+. I got 4 for people who legitimately needed them. Don't be a dick and scalp tickets.
8) While girls are subject to getting tossed, please respect a lady's wishes to not be thrown in the air. I, for one, will end you if you try this on me.
9) This is especially true for Thursday night games.
Can't wait to witness triumph! Go Hokies!
SICK! well done
And Wilson on the outside, as the Wildcat usually requires a power runner inside. Although, I've never been against putting Marcus Davis back there. If you'll remember, he started his Tech career back there and was a QB in high school.
Is it game day yet?
I stand corrected. While southern it seems kind of UVAish...
I assume you know Firefly is not bourbon...My vote goes for Wild Turkey 101
Who really knows but I doubt we see it. Although it's not a terrible idea if David can throw the ball at all. We all know Logan can catch so yeah I'd like to see it but it's all speculation at this point.
sprinkling them in the locker room with tvs and cash, LOL.
If I'm reading your screenname correct, we probably knew each other in college....263 Vawter here, class of 83!!