The winner of the annual VT vs. UVA game receives a shiny silver trophy known as the Commonwealth Cup.  For the last 7 years, the Hokies have brought it home and in some instances, downtown like Cody Grimm demonstrates here:

If UVA won the Commonwealth Cup and drank from it like Cody, this would probably happen.

UVA hasn’t won this award since 2003.  Also during the time:

• T Wallace was still a virgin (waiting for confirmation).
• I was a junior in college.
• Michael Jordan was still in the NBA.
• Lord of The Rings won Best Picture.
• 50 Cent’s “In da club” was #1 on the Billboard Top-100 songs.
• iPhones didn’t exist.

Now, on to more jokes.

How can you truly describe the “rivalry” between Virginia Tech and UVA?  It’s widely known that Colin Cowherd explains it the best.  Colin’s part II.  The truth is hilarious.

A guy walks into a bar to watch the Tech-UVA game and has his dog with him. He asks the bartender if the dog can be in there with him.
“Why in the world should I allow that?” asks the bartender.
“Well, when the Hokies score he’ll stand on his back legs and walk down the bar and back on just two feet. And when UVA scores, he’ll walk on his front paws all the way across the bar, and back.”
“That’s pretty impressive,” notes the bartender.
“Oh, that’s nothing, when Tech wins, he’ll do back flips down the length of the bar and back,” the owner proudly proclaims.
“What will he do when UVA wins?” asks the bartender.
“Dunno, he’s only 7 years old.”

Actual quote from a friend of a friend: “I’d rather my son be gay, than have him go to UVA.”  Bonus points for rhyming.

As for the game itself, I expect UVA to be a pretty big nuisance and they’ll play with a lot of intensity early on.  Their defensive front is good but not as good as UNC’s.  Expect us to get crazy with the passing game so that we can open up some holes for DW.  UVA has a very good DB named Chase Minnifield so we’ll have to limit our shots on his side.  Speaking of DBs, Hosley needs to step his game up.  I’m predicting an INT for #20.  The Hokies won’t put this game away until late in the 4th quarter.

Can UVA win this game?  Absolutely.  It is a terrible thought, but a very reasonable one.  I don’t see our squad letting it happen though.

Final score 31 – 23.  See you in Charlotte, Clemson.  Go Hokies!