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This year Virginia Tech has scored every time we've made it into the redzone. If I recall correctly (please correct me if wrong):

• 3 TDs and 2 FGs from 5 redzone attempts against W&M
• 4 TDs from 4 redzone attempts against OSU

I've never seen us so efficient in the redzone.

OSU at 22.

I know this means nothing but both ESPN prognosticators have the Hokies playing in the Orange Bowl. pretty big change from last week when they had us going to the TaxSlayer and Sun Bowls.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls/projections/_/week/3

They do good stuff over there. Obviously I can't C&P their material, but it's definitely worth a look if any of you want to follow the link.

http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2014/09/40090/statogra...

I'm really impressed by the data -- we were killing it on 3rd downs (9 of 17) and in the Red Zone (100%, all TDs).

Oh what a difference a year makes, in terms of healthy personnel, experience with Loeffler's system, on the execution of said system.

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.

#hokies n Varsity Club outside OSU a guy put $20 in the juke box & played Enter Sandman 20 times. They unplugged it. pic.twitter.com/QXwrDdP53B— Van Garnett (@mightyhokie) September 7, 2014

To whoever did this, I need to buy you a drink!

Two videos, both start off discussing Oregon but also discuss VT's place in the rankings.

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11484203&ex_cid=espnapi_public

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11483347&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Also, ESPN has us #13 in their power rankings.

Hey guys has anyone seen or heard the status of some of our players? Specifically Fuller after he was helped off the field, and is Facyson good? They may have not reported injuries yet, but just seeing if anyone was in the know on the injury front. Thanks. Go Hokies

I'd love to see some of the videos or pictures available from the VT Section in the Shoe. Please post if you have any!

After about an hour of jumping around, fist pumping in the air and singing hokie hokie hi, I realized something special happened tonight:

1. Our team went from boys to MEN
2. Our AD is a catalyst for us to be apart of the Football Playoff and he GETS IT
3. We believe. The team believes. The coaches believe. We have something special happening.

All I know is this is just the beginning of what this team can truly do. Ask anyone who was in Blacksburg last night, something is different.

What did you see special happening last night?

Your guys game was well planned and executed. You got a well deserved win. While I saw things that gave me hope for the rest of the season we clearly have some things to improve as well.

I hope those who went to the game were treated well and look forward to next year for the rematch as well as a possible trip to Blacksburg for my away game.

Good luck the rest of the season,

Jim

The AP poll was just released:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings

Go Hokies!

Virginia Tech is ranked 17th and Ohio State drops to 22 in the latest AP Poll. There is much work to be done but the HOKIES are moving in the right direction.
http://collegefootball.ap.org/poll

Dumb question, but how exactly do season football tickets work? Costs, etc? I checked hokie tickets but isn't exactly clear how you go about getting them. Are there minimum donation levels to get them?

Hokie Stone in the background? I'd love a maroon helmet with VT in Hokie Stone.

Hokienation.

Context:
I grew up in PA in a B1G family, Mich, MSU, Minn, and PSU. Fully immersed in the legends of JoePa, Schembeckler, Carr, horseshoe, and B1G football. I didn't even know who VaTech was until they recruited me to swim there. My parents asked if it was a 4 years degree, ha! Showed up to school in '99 and scoffed at this "JV team" led by a flashy QB named Vick. After a few games, numerous blocked punts, a few Vick flips, Moore sacks, and Engleberger body slams I realized how wrong I was about the "JV" part and was hooked. Hokies played amazing team football and found ways to coach coach-up walk-ons to an elite level and they were crushing people.

I've got nothing better to do

We have to keep this going. We can't go back to barely filling out the student section and letting all the freshmen sit. I somehow ended up in section 29 vs W&M and the whole section except for my buddies were sitting. I've been coming to games for years and that's just not acceptable. I challenge you to get as many students that you know to come to all our upcoming games, and to make it to the 4th quarter without leaving. This is our year if we make it so. The team is doing their part. Now its time to show everyone why no one steps in our lane.

I love Brewer's quote in the post game "I'm supposed to say I am"

I wanted to gauge how everyone was treated in Columbus. I heard some sketchy things about them before getting to OSU but overall, I was pretty impressed.

1. Friday night at the bars: Not many people wearing OSU gear which I thought was strange, but most people ignored us wearing our tech gear. Some people came up and welcomed us which was great.

2. Saturday BEFORE the game, no troubles, once again, a few people came up and welcomed us and wished us luck.