October 21, 2003

BLACKSBURG - Virginia Tech's David Hoffman of the wrestling squad will open the 2003-04 season ranked in both major polls, as released Tuesday afternoon. Amateur Wrestling News has ranked the redshirt sophomore No. 10 in the nation at 133 pounds while InterMat Wrestling has him at the No. 11 spot.

Hoffman redshirted last season after posting a 29-10 record as a freshman and advancing deep in to the NCAA Championships.

The Hokies will open their season on Nov. 19, hosting Gardner-Webb at 7 p.m.