Meet VMI, which is just here so it won’t get fined

The VMI-NC State football series is back, and more happening now than ever. Millions have clamored for the resumption of this matchup between once-SoCon-foes, a series that dates to 1895 and ended in 1946. Not terribly surprisingly given the time frame, VMI holds the advantage here, with an 11-7-1 record against the Pack all-time.

The lone tie came in 1921, a 7-7 thriller at Riddick Field. Let’s go to the video tape, er, recap from Technician:

NC State punter Tom Park was an elite player from what I gather, though unfortunately it was a VMI punt return to State’s one yard line that allowed for the tying score in the fourth quarter.