Dear Hokie Nation:

We have a very important game in the Cassell on Saturday. Clemson will bring a mature and physical team to Blacksburg and now, more than ever, we need your support.

We are disappointed in the way the conference season has gone to date and we share your frustration. But we are not discouraged. This team has the resolve to work hard every day and get better. What will get us to where we need to be will be a total effort of our staff, players and fans. As we said at the beginning of the season, we are all in this together.

Our team feeds off of the energy that you bring to Cassell Coliseum. You give us a great home court advantage and at this point of the season, that has never been more important.

This is a very young team that is still figuring out how to compete at a very high level. Energy and a positive atmosphere are essential to the development and growth of this team. A strong turnout from our fans on Saturday will help this team in their on-going quest of winning basketball games in the ACC. The thing that makes ACC basketball so special is the unconditional support that fans give to their teams.

Your obvious passion for this program was evident on Thursday night against Duke. Your ownership for this team and undeniable support were shown to a national television audience and was recognized by our players and staff. The Hokie Nation is known for its unwavering support of the University, through good times and bad. You are true, die-hard supporters that know how to support your teams and make a difference. We need that spirited reinforcement again on Saturday. True Hokies are die-hard supporters, even in the toughest of times.

Please know how grateful our staff, players and I are for your continued support and passion for our program. You truly make Virginia Tech a very special place to be. I look forward to seeing all of you at 4 p.m. Saturday in the Cassell.

Sincerely,

Seth Greenberg