Virginia Tech Football: Hokies' Hopes Are High in 2009

As per my assignment editors request at Bleacher Report, I have written an article previewing the upcoming season for the Virginia Tech Hokies. The article just went live and can be found here: Virginia Tech Hokies Football

Here is a portion of the article...

Pla­­­­ying in the ACC championship three out of the four years and winning it twice has set the bar high for the Virginia Tech Football program.

This year, the expectations in Blacksburg are higher than ever.

After what was expected to be a rebuilding year in 2008, the Hokies backed their way into another ACC Championship and won their first ever BCS Bowl defeating Cincinnati 20-7 in the Orange Bowl.

Now the team exclusively belongs to Tyrod Taylor.

If he can establish himself as a legit passer then Tech fans could be doing the Hokey Pokey all the way to Pasadena.

This year, a national championship is what it’s all about for the Hokie Nation.

Here are the defining games and the matchup battles within those games that will determine if the fighting Gobblers will be playing for a National Championship.

Alabama—Sept. 5, Atlanta, Ga.

The Chick-Fil-A College Kickoff showcases two top 10 teams and starts the season off with a bang.

This game features superstars and athletes galore, two big name coaches and defenses both predicted to finish in the Top 10 by the end of the year.

VT’s performance in this game will set the tempo for the remainder of the season...

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Virginia Tech Football: Hokies' Hopes Are High in 2009