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Article: Hokies Come Up Short; Virginia Tech Can't Overcome Crimson Tide in Season Opener
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- The Washington Post
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- September 6, 2009
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Alabama 34, Virginia Tech 24
With the trappings often reserved for the end of the season on
full display Saturday night, the Georgia Dome felt as if it were
hosting a bowl game.
But with a 34-24 loss to No. 5 Alabama, No. 7 Virginia Tech
failed to assert itself as a contender for the season's final
postseason game and dampened its once-high expectations before
74,954.
Hokies running back Ryan Williams rushed for 71 yards and two
touchdowns on 13 carries. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor threw for 91
yards, 43 of which came on a pass to Williams in the second quarter.
The game was decided in the fourth quarter. As the teams traded
shots, the Crimson Tide seemed to put a conclusive stamp on the
night ...