The Skipper sits ready to fire during the pregame festivities. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Michael Brewer runs out of the tunnel last before kickoff. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
WR Willie Byrn makes a long run after a catch during Virginia Tech's opening drive.
Isiaiah Ford tries to make a Boston College defender miss in the redzone.
Marshawn Williams makes a hard run for Virginia Tech's first touchdown of the game. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Marshawn Williams (42) celebrates with his teammates after his rushing touchdown. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Boston College head coach Steve Addazio (center) speaks to his team as they come off the field during a timeout. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
The Virginia Tech High Techs. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Boston College huddles before a less than full West Stands in the 1st quarter.
The North Endzone full of students in the first half. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Boston College QB Tyler Murphy runs with the ball in the first half. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Boston College WR David Dudeck (26) matches with with Virginia Tech' Kendall Fuller (11) on a catch and run. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
TE Bucky Hodges (7) makes a run as Isiaiah Ford (1) blocks Manuel Asprilla (21) (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Ken Ekanem (4) tries to strip the ball from Jon Hilliman (32). (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Greg Stroman (3) puts up a stiff arm on BC's Justin Simmons. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
A Boston College cheerleader runs with a team flag after Boston College's first touchdown. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
The Hokiebird gets passed up from the field by the Corps of Cadets. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Defensive coordinator Bud Foster signals to his players. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Ronny Vandyke (37) downs a punt inside the BC 5 yard line in the first half. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
OL Jonathan McLaughlin walks back onto the field on crutches after getting injured in the first half. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Head coach Frank Beamer (left) and assistant coach Shane Beamer (right) walk on the sidelines during a TV timeout. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Boston College QB Tyler Murphy (2) tries to get around Derek Di Nardo (41). (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Derek Di Nardo (41) holds onto Tyler Murphy (2) on a QB keeper in the first half. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Deon Clarke waves to the crowd after a sack in the first half. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
A brave student in the east stands endures the chilly weather. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Head Coach Frank Beamer watches the play from the sideline. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Assistant coach Shane Beamer. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Boston College QB Tyler Murphy runs with the ball. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
The two lines meet before the snap. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Demetri Knowles (80) gets hit hard on a kick return by Boston College's Sean Sylvia (19). (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech QB Michael Brewer. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
The VTubas and the tubas of the Highty Tighties play the Hokie Pokie after the 3rd quarter. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Derek Di Nardo (41) gets tackled out of bounds after taking the ball on a long run after a fake punt in the 4th quarter. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Derek Di Nardo (41) gets congratulated by Chase Williams, who was out with an injury. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Willie Byrn makes a run with the ball after a catch in the 4th quarter. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Willie Byrn gets tackled inches from the goal line in the 4th quarter. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Frank Beamer calls for a timeout with the Hokies in the redzone. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
A Virginia Tech cheerleader performs for the crown during the timeout. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Michael Brewer looks at his line before the snap. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Deon Clarke (40) sacks Tyler Murphy (2) as former Virginia Tech player and NFL hall of famer Bruce Smith celebrates on the sideline. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
The defense gets ready for Boston College's next play. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
WR Isiaiah Ford. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Michael Brewer takes a look at the playclock with goal to go. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
Bucky Hodges muscles his way to the endzone through several Boston College defenders in the 4th quarter. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
David Wang (76) runs up to the pile to help push in Bucky Hodges for a touchdown. (Mark Umansky/Thekeyplay.com)
