2008 ORANGE BOWL GUIDE - HokieSports

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We Remember Ross Abdallah Alameddine • Christopher James Bishop • Brian Roy Bluhm Ryan Christopher Clark • Austin Michelle Cloyd • Jocelyne Couture-Nowak Kevin P. Granata • Matthew Gregory Gwaltney • Caitlin Millar Hammaren Jeremy Michael Herbstritt • Rachael Elizabeth Hill • Emily Jane Hilscher Jarrett Lee Lane • Matthew Joseph La Porte • Henry J. Lee • Liviu Librescu G.V. Loganathan • Partahi Mamora Halomoan Lumbantoruan Lauren Ashley McCain • Daniel Patrick O’Neil • Juan Ramon Ortiz-Ortiz Minal Hiralal Panchal • Daniel Alejandro Perez • Erin Nicole Peterson Michael Steven Pohle, Jr. • Julia Kathleen Pryde • Mary Karen Read Reema Joseph Samaha • Waleed Mohamed Shaalan Leslie Geraldine Sherman • Maxine Shelly Turner • Nicole Regina White We are Virginia Tech
2008 Orange Bowl Guide Virginia Tech Quick Facts Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Enrollment: 28,000 President: Charles W. Steger Director of Athletics: Jim Weaver Head Football Coach: Frank Beamer (Virginia Tech, ’69) Hokies’ 2007 Football Record: 11-2 overall; 7-1 ACC; ACC Champs Beamer’s Overall Record: 209-107-4 (27 years) Beamer’s Record at Tech: 167-84-2 (21 years) Faculty Chairman of Athletics: Dr. Larry Killough Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference Nickname: Hokies Colors: Chicago maroon and burnt orange Dir. of Athletics Communications: Dave Smith (540) 231-6726 Athletics Communications Fax: (540) 231-6984 Tech Athletics on the Internet: www.hokiesports.com 2008 Orange Bowl Guide Credits Editors: Dave Smith, Bryan Johnston. Design: Anne Panella, David Knachel. Contributors: Matt Kovatch, Larry Hincker. Cover design and most of the images were taken by David Knachel. Tyler Henderson, Woody Veasey, John Knachel, Robert Crawford, Mark Gormus, and the University Photographers also contributed images. Printing by University Printing Services. Publication: VT/0825/1207/1M/281314 The HokieBird — Virginia Tech’s lovable mascot Virginia Tech’s official tribute ribbon logo remembering the victims of the April 16, 2007 tragedy comes from a student-inspired design. The logo consists of the wellknown maroon VT athletic logo that symbolizes the innovative and dynamic nature of Virginia Tech, over an orange ribbon that is a recognition of the lives lost on April 16 and is a symbol of the prevailing Hokie spirit. The tribute ribbon appears on athletes’ jerseys as an inspiration and celebration of the victims’ lives and the unforgettable mark they left on the Virginia Tech community, the nation and the world. Table of Contents Media Information ...........................2, 3 Bowl Practice Schedule ........................ 2 Bowl Headquarters/Directory ............... 3 2007 Season Overview ........................................6, 7 Game-by-Game Review ................... 56-68 Season Superlatives ............................69 Final Statistics ............................ 70, 71 Atlantic Coast Conference Statistics ..........................................72 Team Rankings ..................................73 Standings and Honors .........................74 Football Staff Coach Frank Beamer ...................... 32-35 Assistant Coaches ......................... 38-50 Associate AD John Ballein ...................51 Support Personnel ..............................52 The Players Roster, Pronunciation Guide .................. 8 Two-Deep Lineups, Rosters ................... 9 Profile Updates ............................. 10-31 Records and History Tech’s Bowl History ..........................4, 5 BeamerBall ................................. 36, 37 Bowls: Game-by-Game ................... 75-94 Bowl Superlatives ..............................95 Bowl Records.....................................96 The University This Is Virginia Tech ...........................53 President Charles Steger ......................54 AD Jim Weaver, Administration.............55 What Is a Hokie? That's a frequently asked question in Virginia Tech athletics, and the answer leads all the way back to 1896 when Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College changed its name to Virginia Polytechnic Institute. With the change came the necessity for writing a new cheer, and a contest for that purpose was held by the student body. Senior O.M. Stull won first prize for his "Hokie" yell which is still used today. Later, when asked if "Hokie" had any special meaning, Stull explained the word was solely the product of his imagination and was used only as an attention-getter for his yell. It soon became a nickname for all Virginia Tech teams and those people loyal to Tech athletics. The official school colors — Chicago maroon and burnt orange — also were introduced in 1896. They were chosen because they made a "unique combination" not worn elsewhere at the time. 2007 VIRGINIA TECH FOOTBALL 1 2008 ORANGE BOWL GUIDE
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Page 7 and 8: on Sept. 15. The Bobcats kept the s
Page 9 and 10: Hokies 1 Victor Harris ............
Page 11 and 12: Greg Boone end set at LSU, but saw
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Page 17 and 18: 40 Billy Gorham Fullback • 5-10
Page 19 and 20: Victor Harris 2007: Started at the
Page 21 and 22: Scott King 2007: A Super Iron Hokie
Page 23 and 24: 2007: Took over the snapping duties
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Page 27 and 28: Ryan Shuman game, finishing with fo
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Beginning in 1872 with 132 students
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James C. Weaver, whose innovative i
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LSU GAME 2 Virginia Tech Suffers Bi
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BLACKSBURG - Virginia Tech posted 2
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Clemson GAME 6 BeamerBall Sparks 41
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Boston College GAME 8 Eagles Stun H
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BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech scored
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Virginia Harrison Field at Scott St
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2007 Superlatives Tech individual G
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Regular-Season Team Ranking ToTAL o
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TECH’S BOWL GAMES 1947 Sun Bowl C
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1968 Liberty Bowl Mississippi 34, V
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1984 Independence Bowl Air Force 23
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1993 Independence Bowl Virginia Tec
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1995 Sugar Bowl Virginia Tech 28, T
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1998 Gator Bowl North Carolina 42,
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2000 Sugar Bowl Florida State 46, V
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2002 Gator Bowl Florida State 30, V
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2003 Insight Bowl California 52, Vi
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2006 Gator Bowl Virginia Tech 35, L
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LonGeST run From SCrimmAGe: 77 yds.
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