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Shbolf
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I was sitting on the floor under the basket at MSG.

Bristow has Shumate blocked out when the ball swishes. Saw the ref give the it’s good hand sign. Bristow looks at me and says “Did it count?” I screamed Yes!!!!! Shumate dropped to the floor…. Right in front of me Party began!!!!
Posted: 02/04/2025 at 01:12 PM ET
(In response to this post by millmtnhokie)

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Sad news. John Shumate passed away. I believe he was MVP of 73 NIT won by
millmtnhokie • 02/03/25 09:23 PM ET
If my memory is correct, after VT won the game, the network
SHPHOKIE • 02/05/25 09:02 AM ET
Yep, he was the tournament MVP.
NC Hoke • 02/05/25 01:29 AM ET
He was good, no doubt
VTCC 65 • 02/04/25 05:56 PM ET
I was sitting on the floor under the basket at MSG. ◄
Shbolf • 02/04/25 01:12 PM ET
You should've taken a video with your cell phone. Oh wait....**
YBYSAIAHokie • 02/04/25 07:08 PM ET
If you can find that blurry tape you can see me**
Shbolf • 02/05/25 12:02 AM ET
Great memories **
millmtnhokie • 02/04/25 01:20 PM ET
His acceptance was not joyful. The SI article wasn't flattering to ND eithr
TomTurkey • 02/04/25 10:22 AM ET
oh my 1973 and some Hokie still harping what a player said in 1973
1947Sunbowl • 02/04/25 12:30 PM ET
Is JJ Redick's dad still being held hostage in the VT student section?
TDVick • 02/05/25 01:00 PM ET
fun article to read. thanks for mentioning it.**
radhokie1 • 02/04/25 01:33 PM ET
-10 The memory was triggered by his death. Catch up. **
TomTurkey • 02/04/25 12:34 PM ET
4 games by five points or something like that. Hokies just found a way to
millmtnhokie • 02/04/25 10:47 AM ET
I watched three games and went to the Fairfield game.
Dbl Eagle • 02/04/25 02:53 PM ET
My recollection watching on TV**
TomTurkey • 02/04/25 05:49 PM ET
That's right: 4 games by five points. And I watched every game.
YBYSAIAHokie • 02/04/25 11:24 AM ET
Me too. Craig Leider was great. Big shot to send it to OT if I remember **
millmtnhokie • 02/04/25 11:45 AM ET
Leider had a killer jump shot. He was listed at 6'-5" but he was
YBYSAIAHokie • 02/04/25 12:52 PM ET
Hmmm. I don't know. I guarded Craig a lot while trying out for the . . .
MidloHokie • 02/04/25 02:17 PM ET
Ok, well you'd be the better judge of his height. **
YBYSAIAHokie • 02/04/25 02:47 PM ET
The "last shot" drawn up for him. Stevens ended up with it.**
TomTurkey • 02/04/25 12:58 PM ET
Such is the way of most drawn up basketball plays. **
VT One • 02/04/25 01:01 PM ET