Virginia Tech 31 - Miami 7
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Michael Crawford got the Hokies second interception on the day, and
returned it 36 yards to the Miami 10-yard line.
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Two plays and two Kevin Jones plays later, it was Tech on top 24-0.
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Jones rushed for 124 yards on 26 carries as Tech rushed for 175 yards
against the Canes.
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Miami backup quarterback Derrick Crudup didn't have any better luck,
as Daryl Tapp & Company harrassed him continually as well.
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Throughout the game, all the Hokie fans showed great spirit, but
these guys in the top row deserve special recognition for painting
the school's entire official name on their chests -- VIRGINIA
POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY.
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Ernest Wilford's touchdown reception on a 46-yard pass from Vick that
put the Hokies up 31-0 came in the same end zone where a failed
two-point conversion pass helped Miami to a victory and the national
championship two years earlier.
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Jordan Trott got his first start replacing injured Mikal Baaqee and
contributed greatly to the Tech victory.
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The Hokies love playing on ESPN and the win over Miami gave them a
24-5 record all-time on the sports network.
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ESPN broadcasted this game in high-definition, and sideline reporter
Adrian Karsten plugged the technology during a break in the action.
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After Miami had scored to make it 31-7, their next drive was thwarted
when Vincent Fuller intercepted a pass in the end zone to preserve
the final margin.
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Vegas Robinson had a lot to shout about after the Hokie defense did
most of the damage in Tech's win.
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Jake Grove celebrated on the field after Tech got a win over the
highest ranked team ever in convincing fashion.
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Hokie players and fans enjoy a civilized celebration on Worsham Field
as Tech ran it's record to 7-1 on the season and got back into the
picture for a BIG EAST championship.
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In the lockerroom after the game, Coach Beamer praised the Hokies and
talked about making history, and also got the team starting to think
about the Pittsburgh game a week away.
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Lots of national media was on hand as Virginia Tech made a statement
on college football scene and brought great recognition to the
university.
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