A View from the Sidelines: Virginia Tech Hokies vs. West Virginia Mountaineers

There were pictures, just not as many “good” ones as I would have liked. The camera was fighting me, and the sidelines were crowded so lots of ruined shots popped up. It was also not a highlight reel event that’s for sure. GO HOKIES!!!

By John Schneider Sep 27, 2022, 4:00pm EDT

You have to wonder when there aren’t any real smiles going out.

Pregame Warm-ups were Subdued

The North End was Orange, the Student section filled early.

Jalen Holston looking at the jumbotron... what is it with that thing?

King warming up. Was he 100%?

C.J. McCray coming out to get ready

Joe Rudolph working with the Offensive Line

No mouth guard?

Lemar Law, Jr. heads out with the defensive line

Lots of milling around looking disorganized, coach!

Tyler Bowen looking for some help on the offense?

Running snap drills - they couldn’t gain a yard, here, either.

A Few Alumni Guests on the Sideline

New sideline friends. Hey old Hokies are forever!

Must be interesting just being a fan, now.

When it’s Thursday evening, lots of folks show up.

Even this guy has the time

Starting the Evening on the Right Foot

Seems like it might be a bit overwhelming sometimes

There was joy for a while

The marshmallow roasters also blew smoke...

Playing the Game Sort of on the Wrong Foot

Coolest shot of the evening - Dax wrapping one up close in

Grab! Grab!

Nick Gallo turning a short pass into an 8-yard gain

Another cool shot out of an unfortunate situation happening

4th and 1... Wells can’t see to his left he had a 1st down or TD in the bucket but smashed into the pile.

Still can’t figure out this one but it looked cool

Blumrick had it and lost it. This one could have turned the drive.

A near disaster on a short kickoff. Black turned it into something positive but whew....

Scrum anyone?

The camera focused on the ball coming out

This one didn’t go very far

TyJuan Garbutt in short coverage

Chamarri Conner grabbing a tackle

And there is Always the Hokie Bird to Smile At

Every Hokie’s favorite bird

When all else fails crowd surf the corps of cadets!