Hokie secondary hauled in 6 INTs today from the three WVU QBs
BLACK DIAMOND PROTECTORS
Virginia Tech starts season off with a W & defends coveted trohpy
Blacksburg, VA {AP} Unofficial rivalry points up for grabs today as the #9 Hokies marched into Morgantown to defend the Black Diamond Trophy. Last year Coach Champagne called out Coach VT to defend it and the Hokies responded with a W. But this year is what matters...facing what could be one of the last NCAA Football seasons, whomever walks away with the trophy today may keep it forever. As the ole adage goes "you're only good as your last game..."
Knowing what was up for grabs, the Hokies came out fast, jumping out to a 24-7 led to end the first half. In the 2nd half things would slow down overall as WVU's score midway through the 3rd quarter would be the last score we'd see from either team. The story of the day would be the play of the Hokie secondary as they patrolled the friendly skies well, grabbing 6 INTs while allowing less than 250 yards through the air.
With the win the Hokies improve to 1-0 on the year and now set their sights on their Week 2 opponent TCU - yet another Big XII showdown.
Gg Champagne. Best of luck the rest of the way homie - I'll be sure to keep the Black Diamon Trophy nice and safe in Blacksburg. You can come visit it any time :)
SCORING SUMMARY:
1st Quarter:
VT: 82 yard pass from Thomas to Knowles (6:18)
VT: 3 yard run by Edmunds (3:54)
WVU: 28 yard pass from Sims to Myers (0:09)
2nd Quarter:
VT: 16 yard pass from Thomas to Malleck (4:33)
VT: 38 yard FG by Journell (0:01)
3rd Quarter:
VT: 9 yard pass from Thomas to Coles (4:58)
WVU: 50 yard pass from Millard to Alford (3:48) *2pt conversion good
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