The Virginia Tech Hokies defeated the University of Virginia Cavaliers with a lopsided score of 55-17 in the Commonwealth Cup. UVa coach Tony Elliott expressed disappointment in his team's effort and toughness. The Hokies found motivation from UVa QB Anthony Colandrea's comments, leading to a dominant win. The rivalry aspect was evident as the Hokies celebrated on the field, only to have the sprinklers come on. The game saw the Hokies' relentless pass rush and big offensive plays, while UVa struggled to contain Tech's Kyron Drones and Anthony Colandrea was sacked five times. The win secured the Hokies' eligibility for a bowl game, and the team was motivated by past legends and former players.
NC State coach Kevin Keatts talked about his Vegas Showdown ejection, the tournament and more on his weekly radio show tonight. "I wanted to get answers. … If you can't give me a reason why there's a technical foul, that's a problem." Read here: https://t.co/lTeUQy8wP8 https://t.co/1oCrj86vqw
Three stories from the weekend: - Game recap of VT's 55-17 rout over UVa https://t.co/ZFQT7nGdPq - Column: The #Hokies had all the motivation they needed Saturday and it showed https://t.co/bLhQVoqW0a - Five thoughts the day after https://t.co/F6bPzXkMYG https://t.co/r1wt5N01yn
That feeling when you realize you made a mistake. #Hokies https://t.co/ND5VIdrtJF
It was an absolute obliteration Saturday night, with the #Hokies routing UVa. Here are five thoughts the day after on the coaching clinic VT put on, Bhayshul Tuten's effectiveness, a relentless pass rush, things to watch regarding a bowl game and more. https://t.co/F6bPzXkMYG
"I just didn’t feel like we had the right look in our eye from the time we ran out for the game." #UVa gave up six TDs of 30+ yards and had no answer for Tech's Kyron Drones while the Hokies sacked Anthony Colandrea five times. On a lopsided loss: https://t.co/l5hOVi9AHR https://t.co/DiDYHTfQMr
Freshman QB Anthony Colandrea fired up the rival #Hokies with his comments before the Commonwealth Cup game. That proved to be a bad idea. “I think right after he said it, he realized he shouldn’t have.” What else we learned about #UVA in its 55-17 loss... https://t.co/506e2n6xj8
What a photo, @ivanmorozov. #Hokies https://t.co/xrt2cuKFlD
The Commonwealth Cup is calling Blacksburg home for another calendar year. The #Hokies delivered a thorough thrashing of #UVa with big offensive plays, dominating defense and major Beamer Ball highlights. https://t.co/4Gg9BvhYcj
The #Hokies got motivation for the Commonwealth Cup from the likes of Beamer, Foster and former players. It didn’t take long for this year’s team to understand what it means to beat #UVa. That and more in this notebook: https://t.co/h6qrtvkl0H
The #Hokies needed a win to get bowl eligible and did it by beating up on rival UVa 55-17. “I’m definitely glad we get one more,” Stephen Gosnell said. “And we got to be eligible by whupping the shit out of them.” On a dominant win by a motivated team: https://t.co/bLhQVoqoaC
The newest chapter in the #UVA-#Hokies rivalry reads a lot like previous pages. But Tony Elliott can’t afford for the past to be prologue when it comes to the Commonwealth Cup. “I just didn’t feel like we had the right look in our eye. And that’s on me.” https://t.co/GrPYvZClAU
You know you’ve sucked the life from opposing fans when they mock cheer a first down, boo their team off the field at halftime and stream for the exits early in the third quarter. Such was #Hokies’ indulgence Saturday at #UVa. https://t.co/0WoZa4GeZo
Several #Hokies said UVa QB Anthony Colandrea's quote last week served as bulletin board material. "You shouldn’t really say things you don’t really know about," Kyron Drones said. VT had the quote posted on monitors in the locker room.
#UVa coach Tony Elliott postgame: “I didn’t quite feel like we played with the effort, the tenacity or the toughness.”
So, I was told the #Hokies came out to take a team photo on the field at Scott Stadium after the win over #UVA ... and then the sprinklers came on. So despite the lopsided score the rivalry aspect is alive and well.