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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
School Colors
Maroon and burnt orange
Men Playing Varsity Sports
330 - 3 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
207 - 2 %
College Prowler Take
Football games draw students, alumni, friends, and family to Lane stadium, leaving downtown Blacksburg silent when football games are going on. Even students who come to Tech with no interest in sports become drawn into the fierce loyalty that Tech students have for their football team. Now that Virginia Tech has joined the ACC, the excitement has gone up a notch. Basketball is also getting more attention because of the conference change. Most of Virginia Tech’s sports are Division I, and the students are proud of this fact and make it out to lots of sporting events. Football is the hardest sport to get tickets for. Now, instead of waiting in line for hours, or even days, for tickets, students have to enter a lottery system and cross their fingers, hoping to get a ticket. Even guest tickets have gotten a little harder to get. Students also get involved with intramural sports. These games are usually pretty light-hearted, but sometimes, the competitive spirit kicks in and a fierce battle ensues. Students who aren’t interested in varsity sports or intramurals can get a workout at the gym or avoid sporting events or activities all together. While not all students can compete in Division I sports, intramurals offer an outlet to the sports-inclined. Team spirit is high around at Tech, and all students consider themselves proud Hokies. Football games in Blacksburg aren’t just about football—they’re also about supporting your school, hanging out with your friends, and tailgating. Around the country, people know about Virginia Tech because of its football team. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
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Anonymous says:  |
Varsity sports are a great way to...
Varsity sports are a great way to hang out with friends. IM sports at Tech are fantastic. They offer you the chance to play sports as long as possible, regardless of your skill level or time constraints. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity sports are big on campus...
Varsity sports are big on campus from a spectator’s side. At a large ACC school, varsity athletes are more like gods than typical students, especially football players; they are celebrities. Intramural sports are a blast; Virginia Tech offers everything from inner tube water polo to soccer. |
Anonymous says: |
IM sports are an excellent way to...
IM sports are an excellent way to play your favorite sports, and there are several leagues that cater to different levels of play. |
Anonymous says: |
One of the reasons I came to this...
One of the reasons I came to this college is to watch a good football team on the weekends. That is about the only sport I go to watch, except for the occasional basketball or baseball game. I play IM sports every year. They are easy to join and very fun, plus you get a free T-shirt if you win. |
Anonymous says: |
Football is huge. If you don’t...
Football is huge. If you don’t like football, don’t come here. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Basketball
- Billiards
- Bowling
- Chess
- Darts
- Dodgeball
- Fantasy football
- Flag football
- Golf
- Hearts (cards)
- Home run derby
- Horseshoes
- Inner tube water polo
- Miniature golf
- Pick-em contests
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Sports trivia
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wallyball
Club Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball (women's)
- Bowling
- Clay target
- Crew
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Field hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse (men's and women's)
- Rugby (men's and women's)
- Skiing
- Soccer (men's and women's)
- Softball (women’s)
- Tennis (men's and women's)
- Triathlon
- Volleyball (men's and women's)
- Wakeboarding
- Water polo (men's and women's)
Gyms and Facilities
- Basketball Practice Facility
- McComas Hall - McComas Hall is Tech’s newest gym and contains multiple basketball courts, a swimming pool, aerobics classes, a weight room, rowing machines, a track, and more. Only Tech students are allowed to use this gym; faculty must go to War Memorial. There are also all kinds of interesting fitness classes at McComas, like cardio-kickboxing, cycling, body sculpting, and yogilates. Since McComas is so nice, it’s also pretty popular. The weight room here can get pretty crowded, especially during the beginning of the semester. The pool is a great place to go, but it closes from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., which are prime hours for working out.
- Merryman Center - Many students have never heard of the Merryman Center, and those who have probably have never stepped foot in it. The Merryman Center is used exclusively by Tech athletes. Because of their grueling workout schedules, athletes needed a gym of their own. This gym not only provides athletes with a place to workout, but also contains a rehabilitation center to get them back in their sport.
- War Memorial Hall - War Memorial Hall is used by a lot of faculty and staff. Students use this gym, too, but they tend to be outnumbered by an older crowd. The pool has very funny hours, and the gym can get very hot and stuffy in the summer. The upside is this gym sits in the center of campus right on the Drillfield, so it’s close to many dorms.
Athletic Fields
Cassell Coliseum, English Baseball Field, Johnson/Miller Track/Soccer Complex, Lane Stadium/Worsham Field, Rector Field House, Tech Soccer/Lacrosse Stadium, Tech Softball Park
Getting Tickets
The days of camping out in front of Cassell Coliseum in order to get football tickets are now gone. An online lottery system has been set up to save students time and to make the whole ticket-getting process a little bit easier. Students submit their number online and are notified later as to whether they’ve been picked to receive tickets. For upperclassmen, there is the option of buying season tickets if you don’t want to chance it. Sometimes, usually for basketball games, if there are student tickets left unclaimed after the lottery process has ended, remaining tickets will be given out on a first-come-first-served basis.
Most Popular Sports
Football is by far the most popular sport at Tech. Hokie fans come decked out in their brightest maroon and orange and are always ready to yell. The stands are packed and wild. Basketball also draws a crowd. Intramurals are lots of fun, and many students participate in them. Inner tube water polo is a great IM sport to watch; spectators don’t know whether to pay attention to the score or to whose inner tube is going to flip next.
Most Overlooked Teams
Many sports teams here at Tech are overlooked because of the school’s love affair with its football team. The men’s and women’s basketball teams are definitely worth checking out. The soccer teams also don’t draw a huge crowd, but are great to watch.
Best Place to Take a Walk
Around the Duck Pond or on the Huckleberry Trail
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