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Virginia Tech vs. West Virginia: A look back at the greatest game in this rivalry

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Where were you on November 6, 1999?

Chances are if you were a Virginia Tech football fan, you were right in front of a television set watching the Hokies battle hated rival West Virginia. This wasn’t just any VT/WVU battle.

No, far from it.

The Hokies came into the game ranked No. 3 in the country sporting an undefeated 7-0 record, while the Mountaineers were a disappointing 3-5. However, you wouldn’t have known the records of either team on this day.

WVU was scrappy and, arguably, had played the better overall game. But, Virginia Tech had Michael Vick.