VaTech lands first ESPN GameDay of 2007

Get able Hokie fans, ESPN Faculty GameDay is coming to Blacksburg for the September 1st matchup in opposition to East Carolina.

"Virginia Tech is a distinct position and the neighborhood is among the such a lot respectful and passionate we now have visited," mentioned Norby Williamson, ESPN's govt vp of manufacturing. "Our protection might be thoughtful of the emotional day dealing with the students, faculty, and those of Blacksburg and the country."

Virginia Tech soccer head tutor Frank Beamer added, "EACH TIME School GameDay has come to Blacksburg it's been fun. This time, I BELIEVE there'll be a better togetherness than ever before."

"As we embark on a brand new educational yr and soccer season, we're more than happy that faculty GameDay will sign up for us on campus for our season opener," mentioned Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Jim Weaver.

Earlier experiences by Scout.com and Cal Bears fans proved to be simply wishful considering.

The 2007 season-opener would be the GameDay crew's 6th talk over with to Virginia Tech.

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