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solutions.collegemedia.com FILE 2015 [email protected] J.C. Coleman (4) stiff arms Kirk Garner (2) to avoid being tackled on a kickoff return, Nov. 28, 2015. Garner brought Coleman The Collegiate Times, a division of the Educational down on the play. Media Company at Virginia Tech, was established in 1903 by and for the students of Virginia Polytechnic

collegiatetimes.com collegiatetimes.com Institute and State University. The Collegiate Times is published every Monday and Thursday of the HOKIES VS. HOOS: A RIVALRY REVISITED academic year except during exams and vacations. To order a reprint of a photograph printed in the Collegiate Times, visit reprints.collegemedia.com. With the ACC Championship game and a 12-game win streak against the University of Virginia on the line, The Collegiate Times is a division of the Educational Media Company at Virginia Tech, Inc., a 501(c)3 the Hokies will host the Wahoos for the last game of the season and a chance to win the ACC Coastal. nonprofit with a mission to provide educational experience in business and production of mass NATHAN LOPRETE the strict eligibility rules we see today. media for Virginia Tech students. © Collegiate sports staff writer Times, 2015. All rights reserved. Material published U.Va. went so far as to accuse him of in the Collegiate Times is the property thereof, and being a professional player, but Carpenter may not be reprinted without the express written Virginia Tech and the University of signed an affidavit saying he hadn’t consent of the Collegiate Times. Virginia met for the first time in 1895. received payment. The Hokies traveled to Charlottesville in Carpenter got his wish in his final hopes of beginning their six-game season game against Virginia in 1905. Mid-way with a victory. Virginia dominated the through the game with VPI leading 11–0, game however and cruised to a 38–0 win. Carpenter was ejected for throwing This was the beginning of this storied the ball at a U.Va. defender. His team, rivalry. however, would hold on, getting him What got the rivalry started, though? his win against Virginia. The Cavaliers A football player by the name of Hunter refused to play VPI again until 1923 Carpenter who came to Virginia Tech in because of the incident. 1898. His main goal was to beat Virginia, Both teams would exchange wins over and he had many opportunities to do so. the next few years; some even ended in a Carpenter played at Virginia Tech from tie, such as the game in 1935 that ended 1900 to 1903, played at the University of with a score of 0–0. North Carolina in 1904 only because he The Cavaliers won six straight from wanted to have another shot at beating 1947–1952 before the Hokies won six in Virginia and came back to Blacksburg for November 17, 2016 one last season in 1905. This was before see RIVAL / page 8 PAGE 2 The Extra Point [email protected] collegiatetimes.com November 17, 2016 PAGE 3 LOREN SKINKER / COLLEGIATE TIMES LOREN SKINKER / COLLEGIATE LOREN SKINKER / COLLEGIATE TIMES LOREN SKINKER / COLLEGIATE (4) throws a quick screen pass, Nov. 12, 12, Nov. pass, screen a quick (4) throws Jerod Evans on 300 passing yards up over racked 2016. Evans the night. / page 8 EVANS see Evans is the same type of big-bodied athletic quar- athletic big-bodied of type same the is Evans to making on his is well way Evans his mark in the former of fans not were many While Jerod Evans (4) prepares to throw the football, Nov. 12, 2016. Evans has been effective on both his feet and 2016. Evans 12, Nov. the football, to throw (4) prepares Jerod Evans through the air this season. yardage. terback that and Thomas is quicker but more was, is a nice He mix both, which of like Taylor. elusive, sacks and miss make in him defenders allows to avoid the also but open means field, that he can fight through arm tackles and stand as a threat in short yardage situations. passing game as well. He is on pace to pass the single- season records passing yards and and for will to the single-season be recordscomple- close for Evans tions Nationally, and percentage. completion is an which inclusive in passing efficiency, is 13th a quarterbackmeasure how of performs. This is espe- becausecially he is surrounded impressive some of by including best, Heisman frontrunnerthe nation’s Lamar Deshaun the of Year Player ACC andJackson last year’s is also He on pace to finishWatson. the season with the to history best ratio in Tech speaks which prolific to how he is aheadjust Taylor, of while taking care the of ball. All this of has been done in only his first year at quarterback system in a new coaches. new with in throwing he excelled short to mid- Brewer, Michael range passes with great although touch, his arm strength

football beat reporter beat football PETER BEDROSIAN

also the Hokies’ leading rusher. also the Hokies’

He is on pace to pass the single-season He is on pace to pass the single-season and touchdowns records for passing yards to the single-season and will be close records for completions and completion percentage.” EVANS’ FIRST EVANS’

A STATISTICAL STATISTICAL A YEAR SUCCESS YEAR I will that this preface there saying are by of a lot success startsEvans’ with his performance on the When head coach Justin in Fuentebrought new not seen a quarterback fans have like in Tech Evans

“ LOOK AT JEROD AT LOOK by . However, the quarterback is However, Taylor. Tyrod by Jerod Evans needs just two more touchdownJerod Evans needs passes to break the single-season record setpasses to break factors that go into the reason these statistics stand stand statistics these reason the into go that factors around the Theout. coaching players Evans, staff, the others and several system could be reasons as to why has thrown thanEvans more touchdowns Michael nonetheless these but are impressive example, for Vick, numbers. the be to season 13-game a in pace on is He ground. make him, would which leading and rusher, team’s the only in 2012, to lead the team in rushing since the Beamer era began in 1987. He is also on pace to rush for more led their who yards respective teamsplayers in that same than 14 of the time period. leads the Evans team in carries, which 4.6 a solid with his he is averaging but numbers, helps yards per carry sack on the season including negative his quarterbackown in his first many fans were year, and rightfullynervous, as first-year quarter- most so, has Jerod Evans But perform at a high level. backs don’t thoseput worries to bed, performing so at an level elite far The this at an junior transfer college year. is playing part and of is a big feel the of renewed level All-ACC Virginia football. Tech Not sinceBlacksburg former quarterback Taylor. Tyrod only does he remind people in his it he is doing of first year under center the and Taylor, dynamic and elusive is threatening quarterbacks’ the some of old records. painta perfect Records and statistics picture don’t a of performance, not a bad is barometer it but and player’s is telling is having. the of season Evans PAGE 4 November 17, 2016 collegiatetimes.com The Extra Point [email protected] Game. ACC the in Championship compete to aticket Orlando to result in —will wins Tech —if that agame in Virginia rival as the Hokies will couldn’t setting fitting, more The be be facing their archit will be Senior Daybe at recognized Lane Stadium. for living thatBlacksburg. dream as crowd in —it’s tradition of the apart all play, electric games, night the Thursday Sandman,” Power Five conference many players football “Enter dream. Sam Rogers(45)flies throughtheairafteralow hitagainstGeorgia Tech, Nov. 12, 2016. EXIT LIGHT: HOKIESSAY GOODBYE TO SENIORCLASS This year’sThis class senior consists of On Nov. 26, 12 football players will Tech of whichVirginia isadestination At theendofFuente’s inauguralyear, theHokieswilllose someoftheirmostconsistentcareerplayers, likeSamRogersandKen Ekanem. football beat reporter CHASE PARKER the last four years. favorites fan field and throughout on the locker the in rooms,leaders play-makers who havesome big-name been starters in the second quarter,school history. Rogers After trailing 14–0 went early in games most oneof hyped-up the in out when Ohio week oneof in 2015 came aHokie as State came to Tech. BlacksburgVirginia at career his touchdowns throughout total up 1,275 of yards offense nine and total roster. onthe leaders Rogers racked has undisputed oneof the become since has invited walk-on an and as team the joined Rogers. Sam 2013,by In fullback he The former walk-on’s former The play signature offensive The is headlined list senior Offensive Seniors: 6-foot-3 defensive up racked five endhas defensive so. The rightfully —and leaders season. this side right line of the the to anchors are seniors. The pair have served as Augie (RG) the Conte and (RT) McLaughlin in their home finale, as both Jonathan playing offensive be the will that line of Rogers’ career. longest —the touchdown score reception team. That play went down as a 51-yard crowd the back to life and zone, bringing moves way end onhis couple the to shifty down sideline. stride the in He madea from caught apass and executed wheel routeon aperfectly Ken Ekanem has emerged as one of the oneof as the emerged has Ken Ekanem Defensive Seniors: on two be starters also will There career. who’s Hokie up his lineman finishing 2016 his in sacks campaign. (16tackles of which were for loss) 4.5 and total up 46 racked has Baron a starter, as year remember. to first a season his In out of Tennessee nosetackle The had has well. as Hokies leaving be the Baron, will 54–17nating victory. Hokies’ the in domi- cake onthe icing for endzone asafety,the which put the in Summers James quarterback Pirates’ senior rushed around the edge and sacked game, of the the quarter third ECU. the In year against this earlier came career his ofOne Ekanem’s plays of most impactful for loss. tackles six and season this sacks Nigel Williams is the third defensive third is the Nigel Williams Ekanem’s to man The left, Woody ALEXA JOHNSON/COLLEGIATE TIMES The Extra Point [email protected] collegiatetimes.com November 17, 2016 PAGE 5 JONATHAN MCLAUGHLIN ALEXA JOHNSON / COLLEGIATE TIMES ALEXA JOHNSON / COLLEGIATE NIGEL GREENE WILLIAMS DER’WOUN ROBERT WARFEL GALANTE JOHNATHAN KEN SAM ROGERS EKANEM 2016 FOOTBALL SENIORS FOOTBALL 2016 Sam Rogers (45) runs the ball down the fi eld against Georgia Tech, Nov. 12, 2016. 12, Nov. Tech, eld against Georgia the fi Sam Rogers (45) runs the ball down CLARK CHUCK WAYNE MUTTER @ChaseParker_VT BARON WOODY MOTLEY BRENDEN The 6-foot-2 defensive tackle missed defensive The 6-foot-2 to backfield is going The defensive andBackups Special Teamers: Backup quarterback Motley Brenden Johnathan and Greene Der’Woun significant time playing this season due to an ankle his but impact has injury, been felt when he’s on the field. TheGoliath has in been stopping the a key run 297-pound throughout his defense the Hokies’ for his to using plug career, size and power and holes bully around opposing offensive linemen. Free piece safety as a key well. be losing ClarkChuck has been making since plays his game- freshman year and has collected two the in his his Perhaps career. caught he when came against play most memorable U.Va. season last Frank cementing interception, clinching and sending legacy the Hokies Beamer’s game. bowl consecutive theirto 23rd filled in nicely high to in down quarterback 2015 went Michael Brewer went truly is when QB he then-starting as 6-foot-4 The injury. an with player, hometown a school in Christiansburg, Virginia, just 10 minutes away from Virginia Tech. Galante as special both plays logged teamers throughout their careers. Backup honored be will Warfel Robert placekicker on Senior Day as well. PAGE 6 November 17, 2016 collegiatetimes.com The Extra Point [email protected] HOKIES COMEUPSHORT AGAINST GT to Orlando. weight, meansatrip asaHokievictory gameagainstU.Va.rivalry carriesmore fi fi also fumbledinthefourthqaurterwhen the difference inthe30–20loss.Hodges opening kickoff return, were turnovers Hodges. IncludingaHokiefumbleonthe zone intendedfortightendBucky one ofwhch was onapasstotheend quarterback threw two interceptions, the fourthquarter. However, theHokie Evans didrushfortwo touchdowns in allgame,into agroove althoughJerod Hokie offense, conversely, failedtoget 121 yards andtwo touchdowns. The quarterback MatthewJordan ran for on defenseallday. Yellow Jacket two passes.Still, theHokiesstruggled play,on almostevery completing only home. Georgia Tech ran thetripleoption fell totheGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets at on theline, JustinFuenteandcompany With atriptothe ACC Championship rst down. Mostimportantly, thisyear’s ghting forextra yards afterconvertinga LOREN SKINKER AND ALEXA JOHNSON/ COLLEGIATE TIMES The Extra Point [email protected] collegiatetimes.com November 17, 2016 PAGE 7 @CTSportsTalk BEN WEIDLICH / COLLEGIATE TIMES / COLLEGIATE WEIDLICH BEN Despite being recruited during Frank been being just part a incredible, “It’s seniors on Virginia Tech will be Fuente’s Fuente. Fuente’s be will Tech fellow Baron and tenure, his 11 Beamer’s Virginia on seniors first graduating Fuente and Baron have class. shared the success but this community year, off the is important field to Baron as well. theof Hokie family is something never I’ll incredible an is Lane into Walking forget. episode an during said Baron experience,” earlier “Just in the Live year. Talk Tech of has beenbeing a football great, but player a be to means) (it what of fraction a only it’s student athlete at this and school a part the of Blacksburg community.” Baron’s work ethic work in practice throughoutBaron’s can be toughTransitions on head coaches, “If we execute, we can play with anybody,” his years four is a major at Virginia Tech thereason success for this “If season. you inmake practice, more than the plays likely in the to game,” make going plays you’re practicing we’re what Baron stated. “We’re to see ingoing the game on Saturday.” had to doubt Justinbut Fuente has never Alongside play. the Baron’s of consistency Ekanem, end Ken Baron is unques- defensive leader on the defensive the Hokies’ tionably line. on theBaron we rise: “I think said. that we’re The remaindercan the better.” only of get a crucial season of consists Hokies’ ACC and a potential trip to the with U.Va. matchup Championship There Game. is no doubt ACC that Baron and the Hokies are to finish eager the season head coach under strong first-year In Coastal a monumental ACC matchup While his stats them- are by impressive The Nashville, Tennessee, native measures against Miami earlier in the Baron season, Brad quarterback opposing sack to able was 2.5 has times. expecta- He exceeded Kaaya tions this himself season and proved as a defense. crucial piece in Foster’s constant pressure — a Baron’s selves, difficult stat to measure — on opposing quar- rival that terbacks throughout games sets is what him player of type the is Baron apart. linemen prepareoffensive all to face week on game day. lineman, standingin as small a defensive for his and 280 pounds. However, at 6-foot-2 quickness use of off the and snap effective hands his make for smaller up stature. If he is very likely it play, of thekeeps up high level that Baron will finish his final season with honors. defensive All-ACC sports staff writer

DAVIS CARBAUGH

Woody Baron hasn’t found himself in the spotlight much during his career at Virginia Tech. His senior campaign is quickly changing that. changing His senior campaign is quickly Tech. Virginia Baron hasn’t found himself in the spotlight much during his career at Woody

Senior defensive tackle Woody Baron has tackle Woody Senior defensive startedHe games in his only seven first Through regular 10 season games this WOODY BARON SHINING IN HIS SENIOR SEASON IN HIS SENIOR BARON SHINING WOODY Tech defenders Woody Baron (60) and Trevon Hill (94) react after ECU quarterback Philip Nelson (9) was forced to throw out of bounds to avoid the sack. to avoid out of bounds to throw forced Philip Nelson (9) was after ECU quarterback Hill (94) react Trevon (60) and Baron Woody defenders Tech certainly made the his best of last year playing in Lane Stadium. the As one of anchors to Bud Baron has Pail “Lunch Defense,” Foster’s opposing quarterbacksgiven and offensive long. all nightmares season coordinators three Baron but years has made as a Hokie, his name known during his final year in Blacksburg. Baronseason, has totaled 4.5 sacks and 16 his Baron game has elevated tackles loss. for significantly piling in up his last year at Tech, tacklesmore solo and sacks this year than in threehis previous In seasons fact, as a Hokie. he has had more tackles in his senior season than the three seasons combined. previous PAGE 8 November 17, 2016 collegiatetimes.com The Extra Point [email protected] exact same amount. same exact for 137 threw for yards. the He ran quarterback air. The the through Taylor and ground aday onthe himself had to the ACC Championship Game in four trip years. Tech its third clinch to Virginia line. was trying Tyrod a52–14 Tech to downs well. as Virginia cruised win. two touch- added Ore and times, three Humes scored for 115 ran touchdowns, Ore Branden and yards. Cedric traveled to Charlottesville. threw two 24–10. U.Va. two rolled Hokies touchdowns and the yards as 200 for threw Randall when Bryan 2004 Wahoos in began twice. Bowl Pro the making year. played NFL, He also the in that for Virginia Schaub wasSteelers. quarterback Matt Pittsburgh the with career NFL successful a have to on day. 13 had for catchers 145 Miller Heath yards. this He would go to cringe fans U.Va. makes line That has engineered the greatest comeback I’vebroadcaster, ever Bill Roth, seen.” shouted, “ sent Tech fans into score. 32-yard The Holmes for strike game-winning the a frenzy. Virginia to ball adeep threw back and dropped Druckenmiller Tech’s former stop.one more Cavaliers six, were to for lead the hoping cutgoal the found Holmes for a10-yard aHokies’ score. field After offensethe got rolling. Holmes, Jermaine and byages. Druckenmiller Jim Led before Tech acomeback for the mounted quarter third No.the 13 Cavaliers. 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