Twenty-five years ago, Virginia Tech wore all-maroon uniforms, painted their shoes black and then pounded rival Virginia at Lane Stadium, handing head coach Frank Beamer his first win over UVA
By most measures, it was practically a flawless late-fall afternoon in Southwest Virginia.
The sun possessed that autumn glow. A stiff and consistent breeze brought a chill, but not necessarily a biting cold. It was just enough to let one know that a new season was approaching.
The trees, for the most part, stood naked, having shed their leaves and creating a carpet of gold and scarlet.