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THE 2010 SENIORS HAVE TIED THE SCHOOL RECORD WITH 42 WINS AND HAVE CAPTURED THREE ACC CHAMPIONSHIPS. ORANGE BOWL GUIDE ORANGE BOWL 2010 VIRGINIA TECH VIRGINIA FOOTBALL 2010 TYROD TAYLOR CHRIS HAZLEY JAYRON HOSLEY MEDIA INFORMATION MEDIA DISCOVER ORANGE BOWL MEDIA GUIDE HISTORY BOWL VIRGINIA TECH CONTENTS Media Information .................. 2-3 VS. STANFORD Bowl Practice Schedule ............... 2 Bowl Headquarters/Directory ...... 3 JAN. 3, 2011 • SUN LIFE STADIUM THE HOKIES 2010 SEASON MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. Game-by-Game Review ..........44-56 Final Statistics ....................58-59 HOKIE QUICK FACTS Season Superlatives .................. 62 Location: Blacksburg, Virginia ATLANTIC COAST Enrollment: 31,000 CONFERENCE President: Charles W. Steger Standings and Honors ............... 57 Director of Athletics: Jim Weaver Head Football Coach: Frank Beamer (Virginia Tech, ’69) Statistics ................................ 60 STAFF Team Rankings ........................ 61 Hokies’ 2010 Football Record: 11-2 overall; 8-0 ACC Beamer’s Overall Record: 240-117-4 (30 years) FOOTBALL STAFF Beamer’s Record at Tech: 198-94-2 (24 years) Coach Frank Beamer .............33-35 Faculty Chairman of Athletics: Dr. Larry Killough Assistant Coaches ................36-38 Conference: Atlantic Coast Associate AD John Ballein ......... 39 Nickname: Hokies Support Personnel ................39-40 Colors: Chicago maroon and burnt orange Tech Athletics on the Internet: www.hokiesports.com UNIVERSITY THE PLAYERS Roster, Pronunciation Guide ......... 8 Two-Deep Lineups, Rosters .......... 9 CREDITS Profile Updates ....................10-32 Editors: Dave Smith, Bryan Johnston. WHAT IS A HOKIE? Design: Allison Jarnagin, Anne Panella That's a frequently asked question in Virginia Tech athletics, and the answer RECORDS & HISTORY Contributors: Editorial, Annemarie leads all the way back to 1896 when Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Tech’s Bowl History ................. 4-7 Cole; cover design, Allison Jarnagin; College changed its name to Virginia Polytechnic Institute. With the change front cover image, Robert Crawford/ came the necessity for writing a new cheer, and a contest for that purpose Bowl Summary ......................... 63 REVIEW SEASON 2010 Bowl Superlatives .................... 63 theACC.com; most other images are by was held by the student body. Senior O.M. Stull won first prize for his David Knachel. Michael Shroyer, Woody "Hokie" yell which is still used today. Later, when asked if "Hokie" had Bowl Records........................... 64 Veasey and the University Photographers any special meaning, Stull explained the word was solely the product of his also contributed images. Printing by THE UNIVERSITY imagination and was used only as an attention-getter for his yell. It soon University Printing Services. became a nickname for all Virginia Tech teams and those people loyal to Tech Virginia Tech AD Jim Weaver ...... 41 Publication: VT/0825/1210/1M/11-1081 athletics. The official school colors – Chicago maroon and burnt orange – also were Athletic Administration ............. 41 introduced in 1896. They were chosen because they made a "unique combination" This Is Virginia Tech .............42-43 not worn elsewhere at the time. The HokieBird – Tech’s lovable mascot 2010 VIRGINIA TECH FOOTBALL MEDIA VIRGINIA TECH BOWL PRACTICE PROCEDURES Coach Frank Beamer will be available to the media at the beginning of practice at the practice site each day from Dec. 29-Jan. 1. Those first four days, the first two periods of practice will be open for filming. On Dec. 29 (regular Monday), requested defensive players (only those who will not be at the defensive press conference) along INFORMATION with defensive assistants will be available for 10 minutes before practice at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale. On Jan. 1 (regular Thursday), it will be the same procedure as Dec. 29, just with the offense. Requests for the players and coaches for the respective day must be emailed to Bryan Johnston ([email protected]) the night before by 9 p.m. On Dec. 30 and 31, the first two periods of practice will be open to the media and Coach Beamer will talk to the media in that time, but no other interviews will take place at the field. Check the schedule for practice times. Media members are encouraged to arrive early in case the team does, allowing more interview time. Media members must remain on the sidelines once practice begins. Following the first 15 minutes, practice will be closed. Any questions regarding practice or interview policies can be made by contacting Dave Smith (email: vtsid@ vt.edu) or Bryan Johnston (email: [email protected]). Members of the team will NOT be available for interviews via phone or at the team hotel. PRACTICE SCHEDULE Nova Southeastern University (Alternate site for inclement weather is TBD – check with the Virginia Tech ACO for updates) Wednesday, December 29 (regular Monday) Team arrives at approximately 11:45 a.m. Interviews with requested defensive players/assistants for 10 minutes at field before practice* Sun Life Stadium Virginia Tech practice begins at Noon - Nova Southeastern Univ. First two periods open for filming with Beamer interview during that time THE HOKIES’ TRAVEL PLANS Thursday, December 30 (regular Tuesday) AND MEDIA CONTACTS Practice at 1 p.m. - Nova Southeastern Univ. First two periods open for filming with Beamer interview during that time; No players or assistants The Virginia Tech football players and travel squad will travel via charter plane and convene in Miami on Tuesday, Dec. 28. While in Miami, the Hokies will be headquartered at the Westin Diplomat Spa & Friday, December 31 (regular Wednesday) Resort in Hollywood and will practice on the campus of Nova Southeastern University. Practice at 4:30 p.m. - Nova Southeastern Univ. The team will return home on the morning of Jan. 4. First two periods open for filming with Beamer interview during that time; No players or assistants Virginia Tech Athletics Communications Office staff in attendance will be Dave Smith, assistant AD for athletics communications; Bryan Johnston, associate director Saturday, January 1 (regular Thursday) of athletics communications; and David Knachel, photography coordinator. Team arrives at approximately 11:45 a.m. For information regarding Coach Frank Beamer, contact Smith. Interviews with requested offensive players/assistants for 10 minutes at field before practice* Requests involving players should be directed to Johnston. Virginia Tech practice begins at Noon - Nova Southeastern Univ. To have images from the bowl week or the past season emailed, contact Knachel First two periods open for filming with Beamer interview during that time in Miami or email him at [email protected]. Sunday, January 2 (regular Friday) Walk-thru at Sun Life Stadium - Closed to the media * - only players not attending either press conference The Hokies’ will practice at the NSU Soccer Complex (located near the Miami Dolphins’ Training Facility). From I-95 or Florida’s Turnpike: Proceed approximately 1 ½ miles and turn left onto SW 30 St (Abe Fischler Blvd.). Continue approximately ½ mile and turn right into the North entrance of the campus (this is Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.) and the fields are on the left. Please note that Tech is not practicing at the Miami Dolphins’ Training Facility. Dave Smith Bryan Johnston Dave Knachel 2 2010 VIRGINIA TECH FOOTBALL MEDIA INFORMATION MEDIA DISCOVER ORANGE BOWL MEDIA SCHEDULE (as of 12/14/10) times and names may change DECEMBER 28, 2010 Team Arrival & Head Coaches Press Conferences approximately 11:15 a.m.; Ft. Lauderdale Airport (Check with Orange Bowl Media Relations) BOWL HISTORY BOWL DECEMBER 29, 2010 Media headquarters opens – 1:00-6:00 p.m. Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa Virginia Tech Team and Family Beach Party - 2-6 p.m. DISCOVER ORANGE BOWL Westin Diplomat Beachfront (photo opportunity only; first 15 min.) BOWL DIRECTORY KEY PHONE NUMBERS Stanford Team Dinner Outing - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Larry Wahl Fogo de Chao - Miami Beach (photo opportunity only; VIRGINIA TECH HEADQUARTERS Vice President of Media and Public Relations, Orange Bowl first 15 min.) Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa Office: (305) 341-4700 • Fax: (305) 341-4750 3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL 33019 [email protected] THE HOKIES DECEMBER 30, 2010 Phone: (954) 602-6000 Stanford Press Conference - 8:00-8:45 a.m. Andrew Middleman Carribbean Ballroom (defensive coordinator and six players) STANFORD HEADQUARTERS Communications Assistant, Orange Bowl Virginia Tech Press Conference - 9:00-9:45 a.m. Fountainebleau Resort Office: (305) 341-4737 Carribbean Ballroom (B. Stinespring, D. Coale, D. Evans, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140 [email protected] G. Nosal, A. Smith, T. Taylor, R. Williams) Phone: (305) 558-2000 Discover Orange Bowl Office Stanford Team and Family Beach Party - 2-6 p.m. 14360 NW 77th Court Fountainebleau Beachfront (photo opportunity only; MEDIA HEADQUARTERS Miami Lakes, FL 33016 STAFF first 15 min.) Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa www.orangebowl.org Virginia Tech Team Dinner Outing - 6:30-8:30 p.m. 3030 Holiday Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 Fogo de Chao - Miami Beach (photo opportunity only; Phone: (954) 525-4000 Virginia Tech Assistant AD for Athletics Communications first 15 min.) Dave Smith and the Athletics Communication Staff VIRGINIA TECH PRACTICE SITE Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa; Hollywood, FL 33019 DECEMBER 31, 2010 Nova Southeastern University; Ft. Lauderdale Phone: (954) 602-6000 Stanford Press Conference