GAME THREAD: NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF EAST CAROLINA 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 10 0:00 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF END, 3RD QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
EAST CAROLINA 0 7 0 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 3 7 0 10 END, 3RD QTR

SCORING SUMMARY

1ST QUARTER: VIRGINIA TECH - FG, JUD DUNLEVY 25 YD, 10:32.
VIRGINIA TECH 3-0
2ND QUARTER: EAST CAROLINA - TD, CHRIS JOHNSON 2 YD RUN (BEN
HARTMAN KICK), 0:37. EAST
CAROLINA 7-3
VIRGINIA TECH - TD, VICTOR HARRIS 17 YD
INTERCEPTION RETURN (JUD
DUNLEVY KICK), 11:53. VIRGINIA
TECH 10-7
3RD QUARTER: NONE</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF EAST CAROLINA 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 10 14:55 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF EAST CAROLINA 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 10 13:18 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF TD VIRGINIA TECH
SAM WHEELER 21 YD PASS FROM SEAN GLENNON
(JUD DUNLEVY KICK)

EAST CAROLINA 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 17 13:07 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF EAST CAROLINA 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 17 11:49 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF EAST CAROLINA 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 17 10:23 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF EAST CAROLINA 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 17 9:59 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF EAST CAROLINA 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 17 8:19 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF EAST CAROLINA 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 17 7:14 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF EAST CAROLINA 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 17 5:19 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF EAST CAROLINA 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 17 4:40 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF EAST CAROLINA 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 17 2:31 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF EAST CAROLINA 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 17 1:36 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF EAST CAROLINA 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 17 0:46 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF FINAL 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
EAST CAROLINA 0 7 0 0 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 3 7 0 7 17 FINAL

SCORING SUMMARY

1ST QUARTER: VIRGINIA TECH - FG, JUD DUNLEVY 25 YD, 10:32.
VIRGINIA TECH 3-0
2ND QUARTER: EAST CAROLINA - TD, CHRIS JOHNSON 2 YD RUN (BEN
HARTMAN KICK), 0:37. EAST
CAROLINA 7-3
VIRGINIA TECH - TD, VICTOR HARRIS 17 YD
INTERCEPTION RETURN (JUD
DUNLEVY KICK), 11:53. VIRGINIA
TECH 10-7
3RD QUARTER: NONE
4TH QUARTER: VIRGINIA TECH - TD, SAM WHEELER 21 YD PASS FROM
SEAN GLENNON (JUD DUNLEVY
KICK), 1:53. VIRGINIA TECH
17-7</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">** CONFIRMED **
NCAAF
EAST CAROLINA 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 17 FINAL</div>

 

BLACKSBURG, Virginia (Ticker) -- Virginia Tech finally got backto football. And after stalling initially, Sean Glennon and therest of the Hokies eventually took care of business.

Glennon overcame some early jitters and passed for 247 yardswhile Virginia Tech's defense flexed its muscles as theninth-ranked Hokies grinded out a 17-7 victory over EastCarolina on Saturday afternoon.


The contest marked the first time football was played inBlacksburg since the tragic events of April 16, when a studentkilled 32 people before taking his own life in what was thedeadliest shooting in modern American history.


After an extended pregame ceremony in honor of the victims, theHokies appeared somewhat distracted by the overwhelmingoutpouring of emotion at Lane Stadium.


One of the biggest culprits was Glennon, who was intercepted bylinebacker Pierre Ball on Virginia Tech's first play fromscrimmage. It was a precursor for a sloppy offensiveperformance, as the Hokies managed just 278 yards of totaloffense - including 31 on the ground.


But the Hokies' star-studded defense - which led the nation lastseason in the fewest yards and fewest points allowed - answeredthe call, allowing just 261 yards of total offense.

The defense gave Virginia Tech (1-0) the lead for good with 3:07remaining in the first half when cornerback Victor "Macho"Harris intercepted Brett Clay at the ECU 17 and took it back tothe end zone to give the Hokies a 10-7 advantage.


After continuing to stall in the third quarter, the Hokies'offense finally broke through with 13:07 left in the contestwhen Glennon hooked up with tight end Sam Wheeler for a 21-yardtouchdown strike, pushing the lead to 17-7.


Glennon completed 21-of-31 passes while Wheeler finished withseven receptions for 81 yards. Virginia Tech's star runningback Branden Ore struggled, however, rushing for just 69 yardson 24 carries.


Patrick Pinkney was solid but unspectacular for ECU (0-1),completing 9-of-16 attempts for 74 yards while rushing for 44yards on eight carries.

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF FINAL 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
EAST CAROLINA 0 7 0 0 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 3 7 0 7 17 FINAL

VIRGINIA TECH-FG, J Dunlevy 25 YD 10:34 1st Qtr
EAST CAROLINA-TD, C Johnson 2 YD RUN (B Hartman KICK) 0:37 2nd
Qtr
VIRGINIA TECH-TD, V Harris 17 YD INTERCEPTION RETURN (J Dunlevy
KICK) 11:53 2nd Qtr
VIRGINIA TECH-TD, S Wheeler 21 YD PASS FROM S Glennon (J
Dunlevy KICK) 1:53 4th Qtr


EAST CAROLINA VIRGINIA TECH
First downs 12 16
Rushed-yards 35-142 31-33
Passing yards 119 245
Sacked-yards lost 0-0 4-19
Return yards 8 80
Passes 16-31-1 22-33-1
Punts 9-44 6-42.3
Fumbles-lost 0-0 2-2
Penalties-yards 12-69 4-42
Time of possession 31:33 28:27


Individual Statistics

RUSHING: EAST CAROLINA-Dominique Lindsay 10-50, Patrick Pinkney 9-48,
Chris Johnson 10-29, Dwayne Harris 4-16, Brett Clay 1-3, Brandon
Simmons 1-MINUS 4. VIRGINIA TECH-Branden Ore 23-70, Jahre Cheeseman
1-MINUS 3, Kenny Lewis Jr. 3-MINUS 15, Sean Glennon 4-MINUS 19.

PASSING: EAST CAROLINA-Patrick Pinkney 14-25-115- 0, Brett Clay 2-6-4-
1. VIRGINIA TECH-Sean Glennon 22-33-245- 1.

RECEIVING: EAST CAROLINA-Phillip Henry 4-30, Jamar Bryant 4-20, Steven
Rogers 3-17, Dominique Lindsay 2-17, T.J. Lee 1-17, Juwon Crowell
1-15, Jay Sonnhalter 1-3. VIRGINIA TECH-Sam Wheeler 7-81, Justin
Harper 5-64, Josh Hyman 2-43, Josh Morgan 4-40, Eddie Royal 2-16,
Carlton Weatherford 1-2, Branden Ore 1-MINUS 1.


Att: 66,233</div>

 

NCAAF: EAST CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH

<div class="pre">NCAAF FINAL 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
EAST CAROLINA 0 7 0 0 7
VIRGINIA TECH (9) 3 7 0 7 17 FINAL

SCORING SUMMARY

1ST QUARTER: VIRGINIA TECH - FG, JUD DUNLEVY 25 YD, 10:34.
VIRGINIA TECH 3-0
2ND QUARTER: EAST CAROLINA - TD, CHRIS JOHNSON 2 YD RUN (BEN
HARTMAN KICK), 0:37. EAST
CAROLINA 7-3
VIRGINIA TECH - TD, VICTOR HARRIS 17 YD
INTERCEPTION RETURN (JUD
DUNLEVY KICK), 11:53. VIRGINIA
TECH 10-7
3RD QUARTER: NONE
4TH QUARTER: VIRGINIA TECH - TD, SAM WHEELER 21 YD PASS FROM
SEAN GLENNON (JUD DUNLEVY
KICK), 1:53. VIRGINIA TECH
17-7</div>