It's officially here. No, not the Christmas season (although that has somehow rapidly shown up out of nowhere too.) It is approaching the end of another fabulous (stressful, heartwrenching, exciting, depressing, joyful...) college football season. I always get somewhat sad at this point of the season, football season being my absolute favorite time of year. I am also sad to have to say goodbye to so many senior Hokie players who go on to bigger and better. I am particularly proud of the group of seniors this year who have truly handled themselves with class, confidence, and commitment throughout their many years at Virginia Tech. Tyrod Taylor has proven to be a true leader and a great role model. His work ethic and never-give-up attitude has rewarded him ten-fold as he has developed into one of the best quarterbacks in the country. I couldn't be more proud to call him a Hokie. I wish nothing but the absolute best for all the senior players and look forward to following some of their careers in the NFL! Thanks for the memories Hokies!
Okay, now that the niceties are out of the way... I am still a little bitter with the two losses at the beginning of the season (ahem, JMU). BUT I really can't complain with the amount of heart and pride the Hokies have shown to literally turn around a season that was headed towards disaster and make the ACC Championship game. But Hokies- there is still work to be done! I, along with what I hope is A TON of Hokie diehards, will be making the trek to Charlotte, NC this upcoming weekend to support my Hokies against Florida State in the championship game. 6 hours each way- and you better believe the car will be decked to the nines with magnets and flags (hopefully both on the way there AND on the way back!) I am so looking forward to a fabulous-football-and-fun-filled weekend with my true Hokie diehard friends! But I can't help but be a little nervous. Take a look at why...
Heather's Hokie Road Trips
- Saturday August 28, 2004: Virginia Tech vs #1 USC @ FedEx Field ~ VT 13- USC 24
- Monday January 3, 2005: Sugar Bowl in New Orleans- Virginia Tech vs. #3 Auburn ~ VT 13- AUB 16
- Sunday September 4, 2005: Virginia Tech @ NC State ~ VT 20- NCST 16
- Saturday September 10, 2005: Virginia Tech @ Duke ~ VT 45- Duke 0
- Thursday October 20, 2005: Virginia Tech @ Maryland ~ VT 28- MD 9
- Saturday December 3, 2005: ACC Championship Game in Jacksonville, FL: Virginia Tech vs. FSU ~ VT 22- FSU 27
- Saturday December 30, 2006: Chick-Fil-A Bowl in Atlanta: Virginia Tech vs. Georgia ~ VT 24- UGA 31
- Thursday January 3, 2008: Orange Bowl in Miami: Virginia Tech vs. Kansas ~ VT 21- KAN 24
- Saturday September 5, 2009: Chick-Fil-A Kick Off Classic in Atlanta: Virginia Tech vs #5 Alabama ~ VT 24- ALA 34
- Saturday November 14, 2009: Virginia Tech @ Maryland ~ VT 36- MD 9
- Monday September 6, 2010: Virginia Tech vs #3 Boise State @ FedEx Field ~ VT 30- BSU 33
See why I'm a little nervous heading to Charlotte?! Sure, there are a slim-few number of wins in there. But then again- look at who we were playing in those games. I plan on spending the next few days hoping and praying that my beloved Hokies can pull out a win in Charlotte this weekend so I can FINALLY back a long drive home with a smile on my face!!! GO HOKIES!
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