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Article: Hokies Continue Their Ascent; No. 2 Virginia Tech (9-0) Climbs Closer to School's First National Title
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- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- November 15, 1999
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The Virginia Tech football players have been screaming for weeks
that they are a team of destiny. Though it's a cry often heard in
sports--particularly by the underdogs--the Hokies have reason to
believe.
Off to its best season in school history, Virginia Tech (9-0, 5-0
Big East) seems to have everything going its way. Almost. The Hokies
moved into the No. 2 spot after Penn State lost to Minnesota last
week, but were passed over when the Bowl Championship Series rankings
were released. The rankings, which will match the top two teams in
the Sugar Bowl for the national title, had Florida State first and
Tennessee second.
On Saturday, Virginia Tech needed a loss by Tennessee to have any
hope ...