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Interesting, I recalled something about rushing but...

Alabama’s archives showed VT had 216 rushing yards vs UA 77 (see the link to Bama archives). Regardless, UA had 2 TDs to VTs 1. I recall being very disappointed in supposed elite Jack Simsack place kicker even though he made 2 FGs…maybe a couple botched but not sure. One bright spot was VT 19 first downs, UA only 13. About Bear Bryant, he was every bit as statuesque as the legend foretold. A fellow grad student friend in ‘73 was a freshman LB that in ‘69 and, of course, he had a couple friends at Bama. He said the rumor was true that Bama FB players would cross to the other side of the road to avoid passing the Bear on the sidewalk.
Link: 1969 VT vs Alabama box
Posted: 03/29/2026 at 09:22 AM ET
(In response to this post by HOKIEGOBBLE)

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Please check out Nick's documentary post
The_Stratman • 03/27/26 01:35 PM ET
Even though I'm getting old, I'm too young for that
fsghokie • 04/01/26 08:31 AM ET
My 3 claims to VT fame. I saw Bear Bryant walk by as I sat in the
GloucesterHokie • 03/30/26 09:08 AM ET
If you would be interested in participating
The_Stratman • 03/30/26 09:43 AM ET
I would be interested….
132807Hokie • 03/29/26 09:34 PM ET
I have sent you an email sir**
The_Stratman • 03/30/26 09:43 AM ET
I sold Pepsi's at the game where the cups were misprinted Go Hoakies! Yes I
soldcokesatLane • 03/29/26 04:54 AM ET
After that my Dad (RIP) would call us the Ho-Ackies...of course he pulled
Tuckahokie • 03/30/26 06:08 AM ET
If you would be interested in participating
The_Stratman • 03/29/26 05:27 PM ET
From Frank Mosley to current. And will be there for CJF too.**
George Baylor • 03/28/26 08:14 AM ET
If you would like to participate in the project
The_Stratman • 03/28/26 07:39 PM ET
Before FB, OK, that's not me.
ChrisLords • 03/28/26 03:08 AM ET
I could tell you about the WV games between 1981 to 1984
VaTechie • 03/27/26 09:49 PM ET
What a great story. Doing this to WVU is icing on the cake. Kudos**
VTMONEY94 • 03/28/26 11:54 PM ET
^^^Legend^^^... truly... much DAP. 🤜🏿🤛🏿**
bourbonstreet • 03/27/26 09:58 PM ET
The true legend would be my brother (RIP Ray, class of 1983).
VaTechie • 03/27/26 11:22 PM ET
strong... very... may the 3o4 Saints (of Britannia) beg for him. **
bourbonstreet • 03/27/26 11:45 PM ET
I was there when Jerry Claiborne was head coach.
Snape • 03/27/26 05:04 PM ET
Ditto**
PhotoHokieNC • 03/28/26 09:25 AM ET
Big whistles in order since Jerry left.
Snape • 03/29/26 03:19 PM ET
If you would be interested in participating
The_Stratman • 03/28/26 07:42 PM ET
I won't be in Blacksburg, but wish you well in the interviews.**
PhotoHokieNC • 03/28/26 09:30 PM ET
Please do still reach out
The_Stratman • 03/29/26 05:28 PM ET
If you would be interested in participating
The_Stratman • 03/27/26 11:49 PM ET
Ditto!**
RJHokie • 03/27/26 10:05 PM ET
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The_Stratman • 03/27/26 11:50 PM ET
Same here.
1978vtlspe • 03/27/26 09:10 PM ET
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The_Stratman • 03/27/26 11:50 PM ET
Same**
TomTurkey • 03/27/26 08:35 PM ET
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The_Stratman • 03/27/26 11:51 PM ET
VT-Alabama Sept 20 1969, first VT game I attended as a freshman
V333T • 03/27/26 05:19 PM ET
“Alabama Sets NCAA Rushing Record” in Europe american news was the article
HOKIEGOBBLE • 03/29/26 06:26 AM ET
Interesting, I recalled something about rushing but... ◄
V333T • 03/29/26 09:22 AM ET
You’re correct, I was at the game you cite. I meant 73 game…
HOKIEGOBBLE • 03/29/26 01:53 PM ET
Fortunately, I missed the ’73 game.**
V333T • 03/29/26 02:20 PM ET
🤣😎**
HOKIEGOBBLE • 03/30/26 09:47 AM ET
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The_Stratman • 03/27/26 11:51 PM ET
In 1970, in a smoke filled Cassell,* watched 18-51 to Bama on a big screen
TomTurkey • 03/27/26 08:40 PM ET
Weren’t they black and white TVs at that time?
Hokie1992 • 03/29/26 07:36 AM ET
My parents had a color TV and late to the game at that**
TomTurkey • 03/29/26 10:27 AM ET
Class of '88, was there for Dooley and Bruce and grew up nearby
Happy Dog • 03/27/26 04:07 PM ET
That would be a great perspective
The_Stratman • 03/27/26 04:12 PM ET
started following VT as a freshman in 1973**
lazarus1 • 03/27/26 03:05 PM ET
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The_Stratman • 03/27/26 04:30 PM ET
I had a sideline pass in 1954 (Courtesy of Barry Frazee) at age 10!! **
B(ig) H(okie) • 03/27/26 09:49 PM ET
If you would like to participate
The_Stratman • 03/27/26 11:51 PM ET
Damn, winner, that is 71 years of VT football. I am only 63.
VaTechie • 03/27/26 11:40 PM ET