HokieVision

While the practice video is great for players and coaches, fans are also reaping the benefits of the video department's hard work. HokieVision was added seven seasons ago to the delight of fans. With the upgrade to a brand new video board from Mitsubishi's Diamond Vision in 2005, the fans now have an even cleaner perspective of the game.

Did you miss that acrobatic touchdown grab by Darren Evans or that big hit Orion Martin just put on the opposing quarterback? Relax. Just look to the sky and you can receive instant gratification from the video scoreboard located in the north end zone of Lane Stadium.

The HokieVision crew uses five cameras to cover all of the action in Lane Stadium, along with four replay machines to help out with the operation of the video scoreboards. The videography department also has five editing stations that aid in editing and production of in-game entertainment. The video staff produces and directs the games from the control room in the Merryman Athletic Center. Before the 2005 season, the control room was completely revamped to coincide with the installation of a new 16:9 video board that provides larger-than-life replays. The control room is completely digital, providing a better, clearer and more reliable picture than ever before.