Virginia Tech calls for “White Out”

WSLS News Staff
Published: April 18, 2008

The Hokies call for a “White Out” at Lane Stadium, and it’s not just any color-scheme. It’s to help promote reading across the Commonwealth.

The university will sell special “White Out” t-shirts, starting on Saturday (April 19th) at the University Bookstore, and at the stadium store for the Spring game. They’ll cost $6.00 each.

All of the proceeds will go to the “Herma Readers” program. It’s a non-profit organization that promotes reading and literacy to children during their formative years, in kindergarten through 3rd grade. It’s also a tribute to coach Frank Beamer mother, Herma Beamer, who taught for more than 30 years.

The “White Out” will take place during the home football game against Furman, on September 6th. The Hokies plan to also wear a special white uniform for that game, that will include white helmets. Tech says the uniforms will feature parts of past uniforms to honor a group of former Virginia Tech head coaches and teams from 1961-1986. Tech says it will mark the first time that the Hokies have worn all-white uniforms at Lane Stadium.

Tech says the jerseys will have stripes on the shoulders to represent the Jerry Claiborne era. The helmet will be white with an orange state of Virginia displayed on the sides, to honor the Charlie Coffey years. The stripes of the pants will represent Jimmy Sharpe’s years. A white “T” within the “V” logo used during Bill Dooley’s early seasons will be worked into the front of the jerseys.