What's Fair vs Overblown? Analyzing Fan Criticisms of the Hokies' Issues Closing Out Games

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Tucker Terry | @TuckerTerry05

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January 28, 2026, 09:54 PM

Virginia Tech fans aren't happy about the Hokies' issues late in games. Here's our analysis of their criticisms.

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