Where I Come From: What Are Your Most Memorable Moments as a Hokie Fan?
by furrer4heisman on Jul 9, 2010 12:52 PM EDT
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Today we're discussing our most memorable moments as Virginia Tech fans. Here's mine:
I remember that blocked field goal because I was at the game and had told my dad before the play we were going to block it and return it for a touchdown. It was also really the first time the nation was introduced to Beamer Ball. The play was a game-changer and Tech dominated the second half to win its first bowl game since 1986.
Some other moments that come to mind:
1999 vs. West Virginia: This game pretty much solidified the idea my parents and friends had that something was very, very wrong with me. I'm pretty sure I had a legitimate nervous breakdown after Shyrone Stith's fumble late in the fourth quarter.
2004 vs. Georgia Tech: One of my roommates at the time was from Snellville, Ga. and was a huge Georgia Tech fan. He wouldn't stop running his mouth for the first 54 minutes of the game. I wouldn't stop running mine for the rest of the season.
2008 2007 ACC Championship Game: I had to drive to Nashville the day of this game and listened to all of Bill Roth's pregame show and call of the game. The people around me driving through Memphis were pretty confused when I started blaring my horn after Xavier Adibi's pick six to seal the game. When I got to Nashville, the celebration really began.
What are your favorite moments as a Hokie football fan?
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Pretty much everyone run by no. 7
in this game. 99 vs fsu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IKU3HZxpmo
let me say, a couple of runs just absolutely froze the fsu defense.
03 vs Miami
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awzE1T2lgJI
pregame was epic, atmosphere never better and the post game craziness down town was amazing. easily most fun game ever.
others
1990 VT vs uva, the 2004 GT game and 1994 1st Thur nite in Lane (sr yr) vs wvu.
95 Miami
Tech had dropped the first two games of the season and the thought that maybe the past two season were just a flash in the pan for the program was there as they entered against #17 Miami. But that’s not why I remember this game.
I remember that it was pouring down rain. I remember that my dad went hunting so my grandad took me to the game, his last Tech football game. I remember he took me on some crazy path through the woods to get to the stadium rather than just walk the sidewalks like dad always did. And I remember beating the crap out of Miami for the first time, giving my dad crap for skipping the game, and then in December celebrating housing Texas in the Sugar Bowl. I really think this was a turning point game for the program.
01 Miami game
should have been the greatest moment in Tech football history. That Dorsey led team was so hyped and were beating us all game. When Ben Taylor got the blocked punt for the touchdown in the 4th quarter I wet myself. Then we had the wide open 2 point conversion to tie it up with all the momentum, and f***in Ernest Wilford straight dropped it. For a second everyone at the stadium thought he caught it (because how could he not have it was right to him) and it went insane for about 2 seconds. So close…
But my real favorite win was when we demolished # 2 Miami in 2003 the week after having our national championship hopes crushed at West Virginia. When Deangelo ripped the ball out of a Miami players hands and ran it in for 6 Lane went nuts. Storming the field afterwords and hearing Frank thank the fans was awesome.
1999
There were so many from 1999. ‘99 WVU ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZyb7msXSAc ). ’99 Syracuse (62-0 at the time the worst beating of a Top 25 team in NCAA history). Lane Stadium was going nuts from start to finish. The whole stadium was on its feet and didn’t leave even though it was a huge blow-out.
I’d put the 2009 Nebraska game on the list.
Another good one
Watched this game at a bar in Memphis with a die hard Syracuse fan. He left before halftime. Total domination. To quote the guy who had season tickets in front of me that year, “Give it to Shyrone. My man, Shyrone”.
2007 ACC Championship Game
Was a much bigger W for you guys … against a much more talented BC team.
I hate seeing either Championship Game on your list, but 2007 was a much bigger win for the Hokies. Especially considering it was your first title game W.
BC Interruption, SBN's Boston College Eagles blog
was actually referring
to the 2007 game, i just effed up the year.
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by furrer4heisman on Jul 9, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
1999 VT @ WVU
I would say 1999 VT @ WVU. Michael Vick bolting down the sideline to keep the winning drive going with time ticking away.
Honorable mention – the winning drive vs Nebraska last season.
If I can throw in a basketball memory… 1995 (?) NIT quarterfinals. Travis Jackson hits a 3-pointer at the buzzer to send VT to the semifinals in NYC. Incredible watching that shot in person and then rushing the court. Definitely one of my favorite in-person sports moments.
awesome!
Loved that NIT game. Shawn Smith actually came to my bday party that year. I was 12, we had ice cream cake and played ball. My life has been downhill since.
2004 vs. WV
This game was on the day after I had my third child, so I was still in the hospital. The hospital television system was down so I had to listen to it on the radio. I actually asked if they would release me early so I could watch it! But, I did watch it the next day on TIVO when I got home. Bud Foster tackling his players at the end after Vincent Fuller’s interception. Awesome, awesome stuff.
Randall's block
for Imoh at the 6 min mark is why he will always be the man. Also, Vinny Fuller was very underrated during his time in the Burg.
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by furrer4heisman on Jul 9, 2010 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Randall
He was always that guy. Maybe not the most “meaningful” game, in terms of conference play since we were already in the ACC by that point, but always one I’ll remember so fondly.
The Attempted Trip
This is more about the sideline antics of a UVa trainer than the actual play. I can’t remember the year or the player, but it was on an interception return for a touchdown. A Tech player intercepted a pass from a UVa QB and was returning it for a touchdown, as he passed the one of the UVa trainers on the sideline during the return the guy stuck his foot out to attempt to trip him. It was the funniest thing I think I have seen during a college football game. If you know any names and the year for that matter let me know.
by THEFightin'Gobbler on Jul 10, 2010 9:33 AM EDT reply actions
The Lightning Bowl
Standing on the sidelines as a hellacious storm rolled in over the Westside stands during the GT game in 2000, that was memorable also.
by THEFightin'Gobbler on Jul 10, 2010 9:36 AM EDT reply actions
The Nebraska game in 2009
There are several that I could put up there but that was the most nuts I’ve gone as a fan. Sitting in the student section and watching people start to leave…and then turn back…was incredible. There was no other word to describe that moment that Dyrell came up with the ball than insanity.
A VERY close second would be Andre Davis’ punt return in 2000 against WVUand the MASSIVE block laid by Wayne Ward during the return. And laughing at Clemson when we laid the beat down. Really, there are too many.
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