When Virginia Tech joined the ACC in 2004, it was generally expected that it would take some time for the sports programs to catch up to the rest of the league. Bryan Randall would have none of that.
In Tech’s first season as a member of the ACC, Randall led the Hokies on a magical run. Tech finished the season as ACC champions and finished 10-3 overall, including a narrow loss to undefeated Auburn in the Sugar Bowl.
Before he became an all-time great in Blacksburg, Randall set the Virginia high school ranks ablaze. He set several school records at Bruton High School in Williamsburg, Va.