• The Virginia Tech Hokies is a college football team that plays in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

  The Virginia Tech Hokies defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats, 20-7, in the Orange Bowl on January 1, 2009.ESPN.com: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Box Score This marked the first time since 1999 that an ACC team has won a BCS bowl game.ESPN.com: Virginia Tech Earns ACC's First BCS Victory Since '99

• 1. Head coach: Frank Beamer
  2. Inaugural season: 1892
  3. Joined league: 2004
  4. National titles: None
  5. Home: Lane Stadium
  6. Capacity: 65,115
  7. All-time: 637-417-46
  8. Colors: Maroon and orange
  9. Fight song: "Tech Triumph"
  10. Bitter rival: Virginia
  11. 2008 W-L: Conf: 5-3; overall: 8-4

• Hokie History

  The program has grown into one of the premier programs in the country over the last 20 years, under the direction of head coach Frank Beamer. Beamer is the currently the third in all-time victories among active coaches, trailing only Bobby Bowden and Joe Paterno. Under Beamer's leadership, the Hokies have appeared in 15 consecutive bowl games, and 16 in the last 20 years. They've also won five conference championships during that time, including three in the Big East Conference, and two of the last four ACC Championships. The Hokies played in the 2000 BCS Championship Game at the Sugar Bowl, losing to current conference rival Florida State.

• Hokie Nation

  Two Hokie players have selected first overall in the NFL Draft, Bruce Smith was selected by Buffalo first in 1985 and Michael Vick was selected first by Atlanta in 2001. Other legendary Virginia Tech players include Corey Moore, Carroll Dale, Antonio Freeman, DeAngelo Hall, Kevin Jones and Don Strock.

• Players in the NFL

  • Xavier Adibi (linebacker)
  • James Anderson (linebacker)
  • Duane Brown (offensive lineman)
  • David Clowney (wide receiver)
  • Andre Davis (wide receiver)
  • Anthony Davis (offensive tackle)
  • Jon Dunn (offensive tackle)
  • Chris Ellis (defensive end)
  • John Engelberger (defensive end)
  • Brandon Flowers (cornerback)
  • Brandon Frye (offensive tackle)
  • Vincent Fuller (safety)
  • Shayne Graham (place kicker)
  • Eric Green (cornerback)
  • Jake Grove (center)
  • DeAngelo Hall (cornerback)
  • Justin Harper (wide receiver)
  • Kevin Jones (running back)
  • Jeff King (tight end)
  • Matt Lehr (guard)
  • Jonathan Lewis (defensive tackle)
  • Will Montgomery (center)
  • Josh Morgan (wide receiver)
  • Carlton Powell (defensive tackle)
  • Pierson Prioleau (safety)
  • Aaron Rouse (safety)
  • Eddie Royal] (wide receiver)
  • Nick Sorensen (safety)
  • Darryl Tapp (defensive end)
  • Michael Vick (quarterback)
  • Ernest Wilford (wide receiver)

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