... upcoming season with high hopes. The excitement is brewing in Blacksburg with a top-10 ranking and one of the toughest schedules in the history of the school.  No longer the hunter, the Hokies have become the hunted.

For years, Virginia Tech has played the role of underdog, the little college that could.  Over that time, Coach Frank Beamer has used this to fuel his athletes on to big victories and impressive seasons.  However, when the tables have turned, the Hokies have occasionally imploded and been overwhelmed on the big stage.

These events have left a lot of Hokie fans wanting to keep the role of underdog. The thought of being the conference favorite leaves a sour taste in their mouth. They know how their team react...

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