Nike pays homage to Hokie Stone, Corps of Cadets, original school colors for college football's biggest game ever!
BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech Football unveiled an alternative Nike uniform for the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol via video Saturday. The Hokies will take the field against Tennessee on Sept. 10 at Bristol Motor Speedway sporting a contemporary look that pays homage to several elements of Tech’s iconic history. CLICK HERE to see the video.
The ubiquitous Hokie Stone is a mineral found in the Appalachian Mountains and prevalent in Virginia. A sedimentary rock, it is formed from calcium and magnesium carbonate and occurs in muted shades of pink, red, gray, brown and black.