Virginia Tech 17, East Carolina 10: Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics
Looking at the box score, you'd think the Hokies would have scored a lot more than 17 points Saturday against ECU.
| Final - 9.10.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| East Carolina Pirates | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
Stories
Virginia Tech 17, East Carolina 10: Postgame Stream of Consciousness
The Hokie wore down East Carolina and were able to grind out a close victory in enemy territory.
Bourbon Shots: ECU Times Two Edition
Links about the Hokies' game with ECU and conference expansion. Plus an exploding bear!
2011 Virginia Tech Football: East Carolina Q&A with Hoist the Colours
For the East Carolina perspective on the game, we turn to Hoist the Colours. In this Q&A we discuss the progress of Dominique Davis and how ECU can avoid a late collapse.
Gobbler Country Podcast: Episode 2 - Rout 66
The Gobbler Country Podcast returns at 9 p.m. EDT Wednesday. Join us!
2011 Virginia Tech Football: What to Watch vs. East Carolina
The Hokies will need a good pass rush and inside running game to move to 2-0 for the first time since 2006.
Match-Ups That Matter: Logan Thomas vs. Loud Noises
Logan Thomas will make his first road start this week at East Carolina. If all goes according to plan, his play won't affect the final result.
TV Information for Virginia Tech's Football Game Against East Carolina
Virginia Tech will make its first-ever appearance on Fox Sports Net this weekend against East Carolina.
Virginia Tech 66, Appalachian State 13: Postgame Stream of Consciousness
The Hokies won their first season opener since 2007 as they dominated Appalachian State.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| East Carolina | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 8:51 left: East Carolina Touchdown - 2-yard run by Michael Dobson. (Michael Barbour extra point is good). |
| 8:51 left: |
| Quarter 2 |
| 0:44 left: Virginia Tech Field Goal - 39-yarder by Cody Journell. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 10:48 left: Virginia Tech Touchdown - 1-yard run by Josh Oglesby. (Cody Journell extra point is good). |
| 10:48 left: |
| 5:40 left: East Carolina Field Goal - 48-yarder by Michael Barbour. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 7:30 left: Virginia Tech Touchdown - 10-yard run by Josh Oglesby. (Cody Journell extra point is good). |
| 7:30 left: |
| Team statistics | Virginia Tech | East Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 37:22 | 22:38 |
| First Downs | 20 | 11 |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Interceptions | 8-20 1 | 20-38 1 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts | 241 50 | -15 16 |
| Punt Return Yards | -8 | -13 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions | 2 2-1 1 | 1 1-0 1 |
| Penalties-Yards | 12-92 | 0-0 |
| Punts-Average | 5-37.8 | 6-45.5 |
