Friday, late afternoon, the world looked like it was about to be washed away. The teams had abandoned the dugouts and the fans sent away for their own safety. Thunderstorms and heavy rain rolled into Blacksburg in a game where the Jackets seemed to have grabbed up some critical momentum.
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As those of us in the press box sat in our seats, fussing over stories and wondering if there was going to be a postponement (no one wanted to go home in that downpour).