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Virginia Tech football open scrimmage moved up to Saturday morning

The Hokies' its second and final open scrimmage of August is scheduled to begin with practice at 11 a.m. and a 78-play scrimmage at around 11:28 a.m. at Lane Stadium on Saturday.

MATT GENTRY | the Roanoke Times

Quarterback Logan Thomas (3) congratulates receiver D.J. Coles (18) after the two players linked up for a complete pass in Lane Stadium in practice on Saturday.

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Friday, August 16, 2013

BLACKSBURG - The Virginia Tech football team has moved up today's open scrimmage to avoid expected inclement weather.

The Hokies will begin practice at 11 a.m. in Lane Stadium, with a 78-play scrimmage expected to start at 11:28. Tech originally planned to practice at night.

The practice is the last opportunity fans have to be able to see the Hokies in action before the season opener. A third August scrimmage next Saturday is close to the public.

While last week's scrimmage involved primarily young players, this one is expected to feature players from the first and second teams.

Saturday, September 14, 2013