The Battle of Bristol had its highs and lows... well mostly lows. The first quarter was great and the Hokies dominated. In the second quarter, they allowed one fumble to kick start a complete collapse. They lost their energy, their drive, and their momentum. Ultimately, they showed their immaturity by allowing that one turnover force the game out of hand.
The bright side is that as bad as the loss to the Tennesse Volunteers looked, the Virginia Tech Hokies still improved. I know that might be hard to believe, but the key to remember is that progress is not linear.