... August, the leaves on the trees surrounding Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, are still green. In the following weeks as football season approaches, even the leaves will show their allegiance by turning burnt orange and Chicago maroon: the colors of the Hokies.

By now, the hype surrounding the upcoming season has become an audible buzz. There’s the opening game against Boise State on September 6. There’s the argument that the Hokies have the best backfield in the nation between Ryan Williams and Darren Evans. Lingering questions remain about the status and quality of the defense which has to replace seven starters. Can Tech take the next step as a program and compete for a national champions...

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