Virginia Tech didn't become a full Big East member until 2000. Florida State eliminated VT from the Metro Tournament in Tallahassee in1985. That team won 50 games, and its starting pitching was led by lefthander Thornton "Bean" Stringfellow and righthander Dell Curry. (Yes, that Dell Curry.) Their top position player was lefty irst baseman George Canale. The NCAA Tournament had 36 teams back then (no super regionals), and VT got passed over (shocker). A win or two more over South Carolina or Florida State would've made all the difference. ** Edited by GWS757 at 5/28/2026, 2:11:19 PM ** Edited by GWS757 at 5/28/2026, 2:12:47 PM