Blacksburg (WSLS) The Hokies loss at Pitt leaves them in some unfamiliar territory.
It's a rare season in Blacksburg when Virginia Tech has three early losses, including two in the ACC. They have had enough lineup shuffling to realize injuries and inexperience are taking their toll.
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Questioning the status of the hokies current mental state is a legitimate query.
Defensive lineman Ken Ekanem says it is important that the team realize that losses sometimes happen, and they need to keep their heads up and remain coachable in order to improve as the season wears on.
Virginia Tech may have just what the doctor ordered--in a Thursday night contest at Lane Stadium The Hokies are 11-4 on Thursday night at Lane Stadium, and they have performed well against the Hurricanes in recent years.
The Hokies have won 6 of the last eight against the 'Canes, including a 42-24 win in Miami last season.
It's the Hokies first Thursday nighter since the Florida State game in 2012, where Virginia Tech had a ranked Seminoles team on the ropes. FSU pulled out a 28-22 win in front of a crazy Lane Stadium crowd.
Newcomer Michael Brewer says he has heard a lot about Thursday nighters at Lane, saying he understands it is one of the best atmosphere's in College football, and he is looking forward to it.
Miami is a 4-3 team that has some personnel issues of their own. Coach Al Golden is working with a freshman quarterback in Brad Kayaa, but they have a veteran defense to hold down the fort. 10 of 11 starters are juniors or seniors on that side of the ball. And experience is not the only thing this group brings to the field.
Coach Frank Beamer says the 'Canes have athletes all over the field, and they run to the ball well. He called them a very talented football team.