Defensive coordinator Bud Foster speaks with his linebackers after warmups. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

WR C.J. Carroll throws a ball into the air after catching a warmup punt at midfield before the game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

The Corps of Cadets fire Skipper at the conclusion of the national anthem during pre-game festivities. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

DL Ricky Walker carries the Virginia Tech Lunchpail with him as the captains walk to midfield for the coin toss. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

DL Houshun Gaines sacks William & Mary QB Shon MItchell and forces a fumble in the first quarter. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

DL Houshun Gaines celebrates after forcing a sack fumble to start the game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

QB Josh Jacksos juggles the football after the snap. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

QB Josh Jackson reaches up to catch a high snap. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

C Zachariah Hoyt (75) chases after RB Steven Peoples as he rushes in for a touchdown. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

WR Eric Kumah attempts to stiff arm William & Mary defensive back Corey Parker. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

LB Rayshard Ashby tackles William and Mary's Nate Evans and forces his helmet to fly off. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

RB Steven Peoples breaks a long run in open space. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

QB Josh Jackson stiff arms W&M DT Will Kiely. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

WR Damon Hazelton secures the football after a one-handed catch along the sideline. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

Members of the Marching Virginians break out the paddles as rain starts to come down onto Lane Stadium. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

QB Ryan Willis enters the game as Virginia Tech pulls away from William and Mary in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

QB Hendon Hooker breaks a 69 yard run for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com

Fans and turkey legs remain in the stands after a torrential downpour passes through Blacksburg as the game ends. The Hokies defeated William and Mary 62-17. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com