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Maryland loss dims ACC hopes JACOB EMERT sports editor

Virginia Tech’s football team has become predictably unpredictable. After winning six straight, the Hokies lost to Boston College and Duke, only to respond with a big road win against Miami. When they seemed to have figured out a number of their issues, Maryland came into Lane Stadium, beat the Hokies and damaged Tech’s chances of reaching Charlotte. Stayin’ alive Losses to Boston College, Duke and Maryland have dimmed Virginia Tech’s chances in the Coastal Division, but the team still has a slim chance to head to Charlotte. The Hokies cost themselves dearly with the loss to Maryland, but their chances of playing for a conference title — their goal since the season’s

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onset — still remains. Now, in their second bye week of the season, the Hokies will sit back this weekend as the penultimate week of ACC regular season play unfolds. They’ll watch as other teams decide their destiny. Four of the seven Coastal Division teams have a chance to reach Charlotte — with North Carolina, Pittsburgh and Virginia being the three mathematically eliminated due to either record or tiebreaker scenarios. The Hokies will reach the conference’s title game if they beat Virginia (2-8, 0-6 ACC) on Nov. 30 and if one of the following three scenarios occurs. Duke (8-2, 4-2 ACC) needs to lose to North Carolina (5-5, 4-3 ACC) on Nov. 30 in Chapel Hill. see TMT / page six

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The return of Horse on a Treadmill Dean of Liberal

Arts steps down

BY ZACK WAJSGRAS | news reporter

MIKE DEMSKO news staff writer

he Hokie Bird might have some competition after the “Invent the Future” Horse on a Treadmill caused a viral sensation at the football game on Saturday. During the football game versus Maryland, Tech fans were both surprised and ecstatic to see the Horse on a Treadmill three different times in the university’s commercial. The galloping horse was already a popular part of the halftime ad spot during the football games, but on Saturday it became even more famous when it was shown

three times in each commercial during the game. Gabrielle Minnich, electronic communications supervisor for Visual and Broadcast Communications in University Relations, was the architect behind the special edition of the ad. “The students and alumni seemed somewhat affectionate about us using (the horse) through social media,” Minnich said. see HORSE / page three

facts on the page The horse’s name is Lola. Lola’s highest recorded speed was 30 mph. She held for 15 minutes. The History Channel featured Lola on their show “Real Cowboys” in 2009.

Taphouse limited by few beer options CHELSEA GILES lifestyles editor

“Taps on taps on taps on taps” is not what I said when I walked into the Blacksburg Taphouse on Main Street, just past the edge of downtown. With “Taphouse” in the name, I was expecting a slew of towering beer labels standing up from the bar, but that wasn’t the case. Despite this little letdown, I was happy to see that, even with the change of restaurant face, the aura of the dining room hadn’t lost its cozy feel with its dark wooden tables, dim lighting and inviting sound of clinking glasses. I had tried the past res-

taurants in this tricky location (how many has it been again?), so I figured it was time to check out the newly named joint. Greeted with menus by a friendly waitress, my friend and I sat at the table beside the huge window overlooking the street. As one of the few flurries we’ve had this season began to fall, I reached for the beer list. Once again, I expected a much more extensive collection of brews. To be fair though, the list was balanced, with everything from Miller Lite to Highland to a lambic option to some I had never heard of on the menu.

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The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences dean, Sue Ott Rowlands, will be stepping down from her position at the close of the fall semester. Rowlands came to Tech in July 2007, and since her arrival the college has seen a variety of changes and improvements, most recently the opening of the Moss Center for the Arts. “The Center for the Arts has been something we’ve been working on since the first day I got here,” Rowlands said. “It was amazing to see it all the way through.” Rowlands also played the lead role in expanding the college’s faculty, adding new graduate programs and establishing numerous institutions to further the student experience. Programs include an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program called ASPECT, the Alliance for Social, Political, Ethical, and Cultural Thought, which stands as a collaboration between areas of study in history, political science, religion, and culture and philosophy. Rowlands also led the creation of the Undergraduate Center for 21st Century Studies, another interdisciplinary program that helps subsidize student trips to Morocco, Turkey and Sri Lanka, which act as case studies for the students’ work. “When I got here, the arts initiative had just begun to gather steam and energy. It has resulted in expanded programming and new degree programs for students who want to study the arts,” Rowlands said. Rowlands will be taking a job at Northern Kentucky University as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost. “It was just the right time for me to make a career move,” Rowlands said. Joan Hirt, a graduate professor of Higher Education Administration and Policy at Tech, will step in as interim dean until a permanent replacement is found.

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ROWLANDS “I’m very excited,” Hirt said. “I was an administrator for a number of years before I joined the faculty and I look forward to seeing the university from a new perspective.” Hirt has worked as an administrator in the Division of Student Affairs, specifically in the departments of Housing and Resident Life and Student Centers and Activities, in addition to the Dean of Students’ Office and the University Bookstore. Hirt also served as interim director of the School of Education last year and the experience left the professor with a clear definition of temporary leadership. “I’d like to capture a snapshot of what the college is like in terms of the curriculum, personnel, facilities and student issues, and then I can use that to paint a portrait of the college and prepare material for the incoming dean,” Hirt said. “I see my role as laying the foundation for the transition to a new dean.” Moving forward, both Rowlands and Hirt see the potential for even more ambitious undertakings within the college. “With the new president coming on board, and the fact that this college makes Virginia Tech a comprehensive university, I think the new dean will have a great chance to continue to promote our programs,” Rowlands said. Hirt will remain in the position from Jan. 1 until as late as July 1 when a permanent dean is chosen.

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Last time in Lane Hokies ﬁlled Lane one last time in the 2013 season to watch the football team take on the Maryland Terrapins.

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unny, warm and blustery conditions come to an end today as cooler temperatures settle in. Temperatures will slowly rise throughout the week, with our next chance of rain coming this weekend. After a windy but warm afternoon Monday, Tuesday opens with much cooler temperatures and a frigid northwest breeze. Skies will remain sunny throughout the day with high temperatures looking to reach 45 degrees in the mid-afternoon. Skies will remain clear overnight, allowing lows to drop into the 20s. A high-pressure system will be in total control by Wednesday as skies remain clear. Temperatures will be held in the mid-40s by a chilly northwest breeze in the morning, before moving out of the Southwest by the afternoon. Lows will dip to around 30 overnight. Thursday and Friday mark the beginning of a warm-up period. Thursday will top out around 50 degrees with increasing clouds. Skies continue to darken Friday with highs in the mid to upper50s. Rain should hold off for those traveling Friday evening, but will move in by sunrise on Saturday.

JAMES MORROW James Morrow is CT’s news weather correspondent. He is a senior Meteorology major and a Hokie Storm Chaser. He currently serves as the Meteorology Club President and is the Chief Meteorologist at WUVT 90.7 FM Blacksburg.

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Horse: Video meant as ‘inside joke’ from page one

“We just wanted to make people happy during the last football game.” The clip was shown three times in each ad because, according to Minnich, “the rule of comedy is that three times is the perfect amount for a joke to be funniest.” The ad was shown throughout the game. It first appeared in the first quarter after the first timeout, then again at the end of halftime. Nick Butler, a freshman international studies major, was in the stands when the commercial was playing.

“I thought it was hilarious, they had a really good sense of humor about it,” Butler said. “Everyone around me was laughing because we knew it was a joke.” Despite the outcome of the game, some Tech fans that watched their last home football game as students still had something to look back on positively. “I think it really shows how much Tech cares about the students having an enjoyable time at the sporting events,” said Paige Waltz, a senior interior design major. “The game was pretty upsetting but (the commercial) is definitely

something I saw as a highlight.” Currently, a petition is circulating around social media for a Horse on a Treadmill logo to be featured on the helmets for the UVa game, with over 1,000 supporters having signed so far. Minnich explained that the ad was intended to be more of an inside joke for the Tech community and “showing it on the jumbotron (for the Maryland game) was the perfect way to (do) it.” The ad was never sent to the NCAA for any sort of televised viewing because it was purely meant for the fans in Lane

Stadium to enjoy. The horse in the video was performing a test on a highspeed treadmill to show how well its respiratory system was performing at the VirginiaMaryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. See our previous coverage of the Horse on a Treadmill. There is uncertainty whether the clip of the horse will be shown again, but Minnich notes that, if it’s never shown again, “she sure went out on a strong note.”

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more info Winter of 2010-2011: 18.2 inches of snow Winter of 2011-2012: 10.0 inches of snow Winter of 2012-2013: 12.3 inches of snow a northwest wind event, we could see several days of snow flurries without accumulations here in the valley, while the mountain peaks just to our north/west could see several inches. Fast moving ‘clipper’ systems also push through the area quite often. Values of several inches can occur around campus, while neighboring counties see a trace or less. Keep these factors in mind as you make your predictions. Access the survey directly here www. su r vey mon key.com/s/ SYQT7Q5 Want to know what I think? Tune in the first week of December for my own predictions. All predictions are due by Nov. 30 at 11:59 p.m.

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Commercialization tarnishes principles of holiday season

should be too early for this article to be relevant, but it’s

not. It is only mid-November and yet we are already being bombarded with Christmas. Everywhere you go there is a preholiday sale, Christmas music blaring through overhead sound systems and Christmas decorations hung up around stores. Every year this trend is starting earlier and earlier, and this year it was the day after Halloween. If you walked into Kroger expecting halfprice Halloween candy on Nov. 1, you were most likely disappointed to find candy canes and other Christmas treats there instead. The holiday season is supposed to be a time of celebration, family and giving, whether your intentions are to celebrate the birth of Christ, the miracle of oil just the spirit of the season.

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Spreading the Christmas cheer is one thing, but using it as a scheme to get people into stores is another.”

Our society, however, has something else to say. Rather than embracing the idea of the holiday spirit, companies are exploiting Christmas for commercial gains. It used to be that Thanksgiving was the springboard for companies to pull customers in for the outrageous Black Friday deals. Now Thanksgiving is being completely overlooked along with other winter holidays. It is no longer the unspoken notion that the holiday season starts after Thanksgiving. Instead companies are force-feeding us Christmas at the end of October. Because companies are using the Christmas tra-

dition of gift giving for financial gain, the wholesome nature of holiday is being tarnished. By starting sales earlier, they are hoping to draw customers in over a longer buying season and convince them to reach into their pockets more often. This increased effort by corporations to make material objects the focus and meaning of what determines a good Christmas signifies that we, as a society, are missing the point. From a Christian point of view, it is supposed to be the celebration of Christ: the man who sacrificed his own life to redeem humanity for their sins. From a secular perspective, it is about making time to be with family and the ones you love. Recently Sarah Palin stated, “I love the commercia lization of Christmas, because it spreads the Christmas cheer.” Spreading the Christmas cheer is one thing, but using it as a scheme to get people into stores is another. As a society, we need to reclaim the month of November from the retail giants and hold dear the holiday which they cannot market into a mere shadow of its former glory: Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a beautiful segue into the holiday season. It is a nondenominational celebration of the Plymouth settlers’ first harvest. It is an occasion to call together family and friends from near and far. It is a holiday with a purpose of nothing more than to reflect and give thanks. There is no better entry to the holiday season, whether yours is marked by Chanukah, Kwanza, or Christmas, and commercialization should have nothing to do with it. CAROLINE KELLY - regular columnist - sophomore - English

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eality TV has become a staple in our society, from teen pregnancy to bratty toddlers competing for a beauty title. Something in reality shows is drawing us in, almost like a trance. When flipping through the channels in my free time, I cannot help but be drawn into the drama-fi lled reality of someone’s life being broadcasted for billions to see. “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” is a guilty pleasure. I cannot stand the overly vain ways of Kim and Kris, but I find myself watching the show for over half an hour. Why do we watch these senseless shows? I believe our society has become overly entertained by the humor, drunken stupors and rough times in others’ lives on television, whether it be a celebrity or college kids from Jersey. The interesting thing is that whether people actually watch these reality stars or not, they can still identify them. With the Paula Dean racial scandal, most people can identify the Food Network star without ever having watched her show. Legal troubles, divorce, adultery, pregnancy and other juicy gossip draw people into watching the show. Everyone wants to see a show where people are having a worse, or better, time than they are in life. Reality shows make one feel better, and sometimes

even worse, about life. There is also the wonder of what kind of signals we are sending to society with different reality shows. Pregnant teens, caffeinated toddlers, drunken college kids, dramatic nurses and self-absorbed celebs are just a few to mention. Should society feed children Red Bull and Mountain Dew and ignore the side effects? I think not.

There is also the wonder of what kind of signals we are sending to society with the different reality shows.” On the other hand, shows like “The Biggest Loser” can uplift people to take a step toward a healthier, more active lifestyle. Should there be regulations on reality television? I think yes. Reality TV should put forth some benefit for society in order to be broadcasted, whether it is for a healthy lifestyle or knowledge to help with life’s many obstacles. No one television network is to blame; TLC, MTV, VH1, E!, Oxygen and Bravo are just a few to mention that churn these shows out at an alarming, almost comical rate. The bottom line is real-

‘Selfie’ trend crosses the line In the past few years, our society has taken the phrase “self-absorbed” to a whole new level with the idea of “selfies.” For those of you who have not heard of this trend, a selfie is a picture of yourself taken from your own phone. At first glance, selfies seem absolutely harmless, but our generation continues to press the moral boundaries of right and wrong, turning these innocent pictures into what I can only describe as disgusting.

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Surely, we all did stupid things when we were young, but did you ever do something that so blatantly disregarded the value of others’ lives?”

According to a CNN article, there is a popular Tumblr page entitled “Selfies at Funerals.” Where do I begin? I didn’t know we needed to inform our youth how to act at a funeral, because there is supposed to be some

level of respect for the deceased. Taking selfies at a funeral shows just how narcissistic and disrespectful members of our society are. It makes it seem that they care more about themselves than about the deceased. Even worse is the new trend: selfies while driving. According to another CNN piece, Twitter is the home to other obviously misinformed people who take selfies while on the road and post them under the hashtag #drivingselfie. We all know that texting while driving is a major safety hazard, but taking a picture while driving may be even worse. Accidents happen in the blink of an eye. But deciding to take that self-portrait on the road is the decision to gamble with the lives of other drivers. Th is really exemplifies a level of self-absorption that I thought was unfound in our society. What is the attraction to taking a selfie while driving? I cannot figure out why this trend is supposedly “cool.” One driving selfie I saw on Twitter showed a teenager with both hands off the steering wheel going at least 40 mph on a busy road – the hashtag read #thisiswhyimcool. With just

one slip-up, that hashtag would read #thisiswhyimdead. Is it really worth taking a driving selfie if it means risking the lives of other motorists? I don’t know exactly when or why “selfies” became such a popular trend, but as a society, we need to worry about this because our youth is our future. Some of these kids are taking pictures of themselves at funerals and while driving for fun, showing how ignorant they can be. Some may disagree, claiming that it is all in good fun, and that we were all young once. Surely, we all did stupid things when we were young, but did you ever do something that so blatantly disregarded the value of others’ lives? In general, taking selfies may be harmless, and in the right setting, this display of narcissism can be appropriate. But endangering bystanders in order to snap a selfportrait crosses the line of innocent foolishness into nonsensical danger. RYAN TURK - regular columnist - sophomore - BIT

ity TV is making money, and lots of it. In 2011, the New York Post wrote about Kim Kardashian’s wedding drawing in 10.5 million viewers, making it E!’s most watched TV show at the time. Obviously, reality stars are doing something right. “Sixteen and Pregnant” has brought the attention of teenage pregnancy to the world’s attention and aided in bringing about more prevention and knowledge. On the other side of the spectrum, “Sixteen and Pregnant” tends to glorify teen pregnancy for some and focuses more on the relationship problems between the teen parents. We are all intrigued by others’ lives, whether we realize it or not. People search for comedy, commonality and happiness in the depiction of others’ existences. But networks should focus on developing shows that are potentially beneficial to society, not the drab programs they currently send through our TV sets. But undeniably, through ups and downs, people will always watch these types of shows. Without others’ realities to dwell on, we would have to dwell on our own, and what fun would that be? PEYTON WATKINS - regular columnist - junior - communication

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Taurus (April 20-May 20) Tempers are running short, but there’s no need to dwell in any arguments. Focus on chores that increase your income, and postpone the unnecessary ones. There are more goodies coming in, if you keep your eyes open. Collect them.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A disruption breaks your routine. Find the motivation to get the job done. The deadline’s right around the corner. Count on your friends for help, and return the favor. Talk is cheap. Have a backup plan.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) You’re a powerhouse right now, and that can be intimidating to others. There may be a disagreement about priorities. Compromise without compromising your integrity or commitment. Keep the trains on time, and then take time to relax and appreciate. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Avoid grumpy people. Spend time with family or by yourself doing the things you love. Blow off steam on the basketball court or by climbing a mountain (metaphorical or literal). Take care of your spirit.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) More challenges head your way. Your actions and intentions could seem thwarted by circumstances. Keep your humor. Study the terrain. The surprises you encounter could be refreshingly fun. Keep costs down. Physical games are good. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Work together to get farther. Your partner has what you need. Things may not always go according to plan. From the ashes rises the Phoenix. Get creative with an original plan, and articulate your message.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Gently rearrange the facts and make them work. Put in a correction and minimize inancial risk. Focus on what you have in common rather than your differences and avoid the obvious argument. Use your words to build partnership. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Take action to provide great service, rather than just talking about it. Some ideas may not work. Keep your stinger sheathed. Avoid reckless spending. Little by little, pay back what you owe. Try a partner’s suggestion. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) A new idea has bugs, but it works! Don’t throw money at the problem. Use imagination. Make a fool of yourself if necessary. It could get fun. Look on the bright side, and share that with cohorts. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) It’s good to let another drive now. A fantasy seems more real than facts. Go with the low and stay lexible but without excluding doing what you promised. Draw on your reserves. Get creative at home.

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Thor: The Dark World Plot unfavorably compares to ‘The Avengers’ despite super cast

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“Thor: The Dark World” begins with the unfortunate aftermath of “The Avengers.” Loki (Tom Hiddleston), who led an army bent on destroying the “Avengers” superheroes and subjugating the population of Earth, remains on Asgard imprisoned for his crimes. However, the main plotline of “The Dark World” revolves around the Dark Elves and their leader Malekith (Christopher Eccleston). These villains seek to destroy the entire universe with a mystical weapon known as the “Aether.” Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is also reunited with his love interest from the first fi lm, astrophysicist Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who has mysteriously been infected with the Aether and is now in fatal danger. In his effort to stop Malekith, save Jane Foster and restore order to the Nine Realms, Thor had to turn to an unlikely source for help— his villainous brother Loki. Sometimes villain, sometimes anti-hero, Loki is by far the most interesting

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With a good mix of action, mythos and humor, it has much to offer both superhero fanboys and the casual moviegoer.”

character in the fi lm. Hiddleston is supremely talented at making an often unsavory character incredibly charismatic. He became a fanfavorite after his standout performance in the fi rst “Thor.” The result is that you can’t help but root for him, even (or perhaps especially) when he’s doing villainous deeds, because he’s just that engrossing. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said that this fi lm with “Thor” and “The Avengers” is meant to comprise the “Loki Trilogy,”

which deals with the complicated relationship between the brothers. Their relationship is undoubtedly the most enthralling one in the fi lm, as well. While Portman and Hemsworth are both fine actors, together they just don’t have the chemistry that makes a captivating couple, nor do they have the same level of relationship development. Luckily, the lack of chemistry between the central couple is mostly saved by the rest of the fi lm’s talented cast.

The highlights include Anthony Hopkins as Odin, father to Thor, Idris Elba as Heimdall, the omniscient sentry of the Bifrost bridge, and Kat Dennings as Darcy, Jane Foster’s intern and source of comic relief. “Thor: The Dark World” was already being planned before the first “Thor” was even released. It’s riding a wave of massive box-office success and audience appreciation for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which started with “Iron Man” in 2008 and also includes the films of the Hulk, Thor, Captain America and the Avengers. However, if you’re expecting a movie as good as “The Avengers,” don’t get your hopes up. However, “Thor: The Dark World” is a perfectly adequate superhero film. It does justice to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and follows captivating characters with interesting storylines. With a good mix of action, mythos and humor, it has a lot to offer both superhero fanboys and the casual moviegoer. That being said, it’s unfortunate that it will be compared – and compared unfavorably – to “The Avengers,” which went above and beyond any other superhero or action film. Ultimately, this is an above-average fi lm that, while not exactly a mustsee, is still worth the price of admission. KATIE WHITE - regular columnist - junior - history

So if you’re a beer fanatic, you may not be impressed or able to check labels off your list, but if you’re an everyday Joe who likes to experiment occasionally, you will probably get more excited. I ordered the Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat, which I had never had before. This shandy-like craft was on point for my taste, since I prefer paler ales. It wasn’t super hoppy and had a flavor resembling a blonde ale. It would be more ideal for a summer day, so I wished a glass of a porter or stout was in front me to complement the warm ambiance. Once I was content with and enjoying my beer choice, even if I was out of season, I scanned the menu for an entrée. My friend started to giggle once she read the titles of the menu sections— “Orientation” for appetizers, “Agriculture Department” for the burger options, “Engineering Science” for the main dishes and, my personal favorite, “reFRESHMENts.” If it was “Tech Taphouse,” I would be more forgiving of this touch, but it’s “Blacksburg,” which doesn’t mean it has to revolve around the school. Maybe the idea was to attract both students and locals, but I’m worried it’s a fast way to lose respect with true beer and restaurant enthusiasts. Beyond the cheesy headers, the menu offered some welcome options of comfort food. Since half of a page was dedicated to varieties of burgers, I assumed that was one of their staple dishes. Our attentive waitress jotted down our order— a keg roll for my friend and a “kickin’ burger” with sweet potato fries for me. She asked how I wanted my burger cooked, which I immediately noted would be a sure test of quality for the Taphouse. Regardless, I appreciate any place that cooks burgers to order. I replied with medium-rare,

and perfectly timed, our order arrived not too soon or too long after ordering. The keg roll is a fried spring roll with chili, corn, mushroom, spinach and peppers served with their signature “sweet and mean sauce.” My friend enjoyed every bite and ordered extra special sauce to take home with her few leftover pieces. I was satisfied just looking at the “kickin’ burger” resting on my plate. It was plump with fresh jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and chipotle mayo tucked between warm buns and speared with a pickle on top and a heaping pile of fries beside it. One bite in and I was pleased with the warm red middle and juices bubbling in the patty. If a medium-rare burger could be flawless, this one was. Then and there, I decided the Taphouse would be where I send people if they ask for the best burger in town. After finishing my meal, I was happy to pay a little more than usual for a bar burger. The price range is somewhat pricey for students, but still typical and manageable overall. Totally stuffed and relaxed, I looked around the low murmuring restaurant and said, “solid.” The Blacksburg Taphouse is a solid go-to if you want to enjoy quality traditional American food with a cold beer in a warm atmosphere. It may be somewhat cheesy in its menu titles, and it’s by no means a high-end taphouse, but it seems to have served its first few months with a strong start. The Taphouse’s Facebook page is full of posts about their enticing brunch. Between those teasers and the rumor of a cigar bar upstairs, I’m sure to return with friends and family to the Taphouse for another burger and more.

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6 TMT: Hokies’ championship game chances take hit after loss to Terps

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November 19, 2013

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Wrestling team sweeps trio of weekend matches MCKENZIE PAVACICH sports staff writer

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The Hokies defense struggled to contain Maryland quarterback CJ Brown (16) who ran for 122 yards. from page one

Alternatively, Duke could lose to Wake Forest (4-6, 2-5 ACC) Nov. 23 in Winston Salem and Miami (7-3, 3-3 ACC) could lose one of their fi nal two games to either Virginia or Pittsburgh (5-5, 2-4 ACC). Most simply, Duke could lose both of their final two games agianst Wake Forest and North Carolina. There are other scenarios in which Tech would wind up in Charlotte, however, they are less practical. Granted, practicality rarely materializes in Coastal Division play. Because of various tiebreakers, Tech will win the division in the event of any five-way tie between UNC, Miami, Georgia Tech and Duke. They are also the top dogs in a four-way tie between Georgia Tech, Miami and UNC — which could be the case if Duke lost twice. However, the situation does exist that the Hokies fi nd the short end of the stick on a four-way tie — that one would be between Miami, Georgia Tech and Duke (if Duke loses to Wake Forest, but beats UNC).

A tale of two teams Two weeks ago, Tech was headed for South Beach, knowing a win against the Hurricanes was necessary to survive. The weather was dreadful, the competition was fierce and the stage was grand, but the Hokies came out fast, strong and assertive en route to a convincing 42-24 win. But just three days removed from Tech’s contest with Maryland, the questions about this Tech team are resurfacing. In front of a packed Lane Stadium on Senior Day, what should have been a positive send-off for veterans like Logan Thomas, Jack Tyler, James Gayle, Kyle Fuller and Antone Exum, was a startling sign that the Hokies weren’t any farther along than the team that lost to Duke and Boston College in past weeks. “It’s just frustrating,” said receiver Willie Byrn. “Just because we think we got something going, we feel really good — and I still think we’ve improved overall as the year’s gone on — but we defi nitely took a step back (against Maryland) as far as production.” A week after holding the Hurricanes’ ground game to 28 yards — a full 164 yards below the rushing attack’s

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192-yard average prior to the matchup — disaster struck. Maryland quarterback C.J. Brown gashed the Tech defense for 122 of the Terrapins 184 rushing yards. Brown ran through, over and around a Tech defense that entered the contest ranked in the top five nationally in both run defense and total defense. “I don’t think we tackled sharply,” said head coach Frank Beamer. “And usually when you don’t tackle well, that means you’re not full-tilt, ready to play.” Logan Thomas started off hot against the Terrapins, completing each of his first eight passes, but was a lowly 11 for 23 after that. In Miami, Thomas was 25 for 31 for 366 yards and a pair of passing touchdowns, aided by the 204 yards of ground support he received. Against Maryland, Tech ran for 54 yards and averaged 1.4 yards per attempt. “It’s not shocking because we’ve lost to Duke. We’ve lost to Boston College,” said defensive end James Gayle. “There are things we have to work on as a team. I’m not going to sit here and cry about it. At the end of the day, I’d rather lose with Coach Beamer than win with their team.” The Hokies have one final game in the regular season, one that they must win to have any chance at the division crown. It comes against the 2-8 Cavaliers, a team that hasn’t won in the ACC this season and stands as Tech’s biggest rival, yet questions remain about which Hokies team will show up.

Special teams For years, Tech’s special teams have garnered more attention than perhaps any third unit in the country. For the majority of that time, though, the attention was positive. “Beamer Ball” became the moniker referring to a fero-

cious punt block team, strong return units and punters and kickers that were consistently excellent. Now those same units have become a cause for consternation. In Tech’s season opener, the coverage teams allowed a pair of return touchdowns to Alabama’s Christion Jones. Against Miami, the Hokies’ coverage unit surrendered big plays to Stacy Coley, but those went mostly unnoticed because of two forced fumbles on returns. Against Maryland, Will Likely returned four A.J. Hughes punts for 106 yards, one of which went all the way back for a touchdown. Before this season, Tech had not allowed a punt return touchdown since 2008. In field goal specialist Cody Journell’s absence after dismissal from the team, walkon freshman Eric Kristensen has been entrusted with the field goals. His first attempt, a 34-yarder that would’ve extended the Hokies’ lead to 10 early in the game, was no good. He responded to his only other opportunity — a 31-yarder in overtime — by knocking it through the uprights, but the inconsistency at the position remains. “I thought (Kristensen) did OK,” Beamer said. “He missed the one, but he’s hung in there, been a good kicker, he’s put in a tough situation, I thought he did OK.” As unpredictable and erratic as the Hokies have proven to be this year, a solid special teams unit could provide stability. Instead, it has become just one more question mark for Tech this season. “Going forward, it’s just UVa.” Thomas said. “It’s the next one on the schedule, that’s the one we got to win, that’s the crosstown rival we’ve got to take care of.”

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The Virginia Tech wrestling team took on three different teams this weekend in a packed Cassell Coliseum. The No. 8 Hokies started off the weekend Saturday morning with a meet against No. 9 Edinboro. The matchup was the first top-10 matchup in Cassell’s history. The first two matches ended in losses for Tech; however, Devin Carter was able to turn that around. Ranked third at 141, Carter’s matchup with second-ranked Mitchell Port was postponed due to an injury. “We went in all week just assuming (Port) was going to wrestle, just in case. When he didn’t weigh in, we kind of knew I just needed to go out and do my job, and I’ll get him in two weeks,” Carter said. Instead, Carter was able to put six points on the board for Tech with a pin of backup Sam Recco 1:34 into his match. “I didn’t get the kid that I wanted, so we saw a win but we didn’t know if we were going to get bonus points, so it was nice to start that up,” Carter said. It wasn’t until two matches later that Tech’s momentum really began to pick up. Chris Moon won his match and picked up some last-minute points with 13 seconds left to get the Hokies going. After Moon’s climactic victory, Tech dominated every remaining weight class. “It’s a different deal than

what we’re used to at Virginia Tech. It’s usually been our lower weights that carry us,” said head coach Kevin Dresser. “I challenge these new guys, or maybe not so much new guys, but guys that haven’t been the stars of Virginia Tech. 65, 74, 84, 97, and heavyweight won the meet for us with their efforts to get bonus points.” The Hokies were able to hold off Edinboro with a final team score of 23-14. An injury on Saturday prevented No. 7 Zach Neibert from wrestling in the remaining two matches. This produced a few changes in Sunday’s lineup, as Carter moved up to take Neibert’s place in the 149 weight class, leaving a spot to fill at 141. “I’m pretty strong at 141, so when they bumped me up it was not that big of a deal, it was just two matches,” Carter said. Jerry Ronnau filled not only the spot, but also the expectations that come with the 141 weight class. On Sunday, the freshman wrestled both matches at 141, and won both by pins. “It felt good. I mean, I just came out here and did what the team expected me to do,” Ronnau said. Carter was able to do the same. After defeating both Mark Cirello of American and Robert Lane of Manchester, Carter moved to 7-0 for the season. His pins won six of seven matches over the season. “I haven’t really wrestled any-

body that I want to wrestle yet, so right now it’s kind of just for the team… getting bonus points. In a few weeks I’ll actually get some matches that I want, and if I can come out with bonus points like that, that’d be nice too,” Carter said. Carter spent last year redshirting, wrestling both unattached alongside the Hokies and in several international tournaments; he plans to build on that experience throughout the rest of the season. “There’s a confidence you gain when you go overseas,” Carter said. “You come back and you know you’re on a top level.” After Sunday’s 30-9 win over American and the 59-0 win over Manchester, Virginia Tech advanced to 7-0 for the season. Coach Dresser picked up his 100th win as coach. “It was a long weekend for them but I want them to get used to it,” Dresser said. “When you get to the end of the year you have to be able to perform two days in a row so it was a good dry run for us.” Next week Tech will face both Virginia and Old Dominion. “It’s two big matches with two teams that haven’t had us for a long time,” Dresser said. “We’ve been dominating those teams for years and years, and I think they see a glimmer of hope this year, so we have to be ready.”

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Prior to the 2012 season, the Hokies held an open practice on the Drillﬁeld to garner interest in the program.