Josh Fuga Virginia Tech
Josh Fuga, carrier of the Lunch Pail, has a great perspective — of both his own culture and Virginia Tech's. (Will Stewart)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Josh Fuga’s Polynesian pride was easy to see during the Virginia Tech defensive tackle’s turn in front of the assembled media at the ACC Kickoff. The black kukui nut lei he wore around his neck is a symbol of protection and peace in Hawaii, a meaningful cultural item that was the first thing he packed for the trip to the Queen City.