<P> The Hokies closed the season against the upstart Louisville Cardinals in the 2006 Gator Bowl . Virginia Tech won 35--24, but the game would become infamous for a play that would contribute to Vick's expulsion from the team . Late in the first half, with the Hokies trailing 17--10, Vick was tackled by Cardinals defensive end Elvis Dumervil . After the play, Vick stomped on Dumervil's leg, apparently out of anger . Four days after the game, Virginia Tech officials learned of two misdemeanor charges of speeding and driving on a suspended or revoked driver's license that Vick received on December 17, 2005 . Vick, who was forced to sit out the 2004 football season by the university due to previous legal incidents in his college career, was dismissed from the team on January 6, 2006, with the university citing "a cumulative effect of legal infractions and unsportsmanlike play .". </P> <P> Redshirt sophomore quarterback Sean Glennon was set to take over for Vick in the 2006 season . Although consecutive losses to Georgia Tech and Boston College knocked the Hokies out of contention for the ACC Championship Game, the Tech team finished the season strong, winning six in a row and being invited to the 2006 Chick - fil - A Bowl in Atlanta . In the annual ACC vs SEC match - up, the Hokies played the Georgia Bulldogs . At halftime the Hokies led 21--3, but four second half Glennon turnovers helped the Bulldogs in coming back and winning 31--24 . </P> <P> After the April 2007 Virginia Tech shootings that stunned the campus and nation, the remainder of Tech's spring practice was canceled . The Hokies, led by running back Brandon Ore on offense and linebackers Vince Hall and Xavier Adibi looked to be in contention for a berth in the National Championship . The 2007 home opener against the East Carolina Pirates was the subject of College GameDay, and the Hokies prevailed in an emotional, albeit shaky, game 17--7 . They then traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to play the LSU Tigers . In a game that saw Glennon replaced by true freshman quarterback Tyrod Taylor, the Hokies were completely dominated, only managing 149 total yards against the Tigers' 598 . Taylor scored the only touchdown of the night after an 8 - play, 65 - yard drive . </P> <P> Taylor continued to start until an injury removed him from a 43--14 blowout of Duke . In a Thursday night match - up with Boston College, Glennon reclaimed his starting position . In a game plagued by rain storms and wet conditions, the Hokies took a 10--0 lead late into the fourth quarter . However, Eagles quarterback Matt Ryan spurred a late Boston College comeback, leading two TD drives in the final five minutes for a 14--10 win . Despite the devastating loss, Virginia Tech rebounded to win the remainder of its regular season games and claim the Coastal Division crown . A rematch with Boston College in the ACC Championship Game saw Tech fall behind early, tie the game by halftime, and then grind out a tense 30--16 win to advance to the Orange Bowl in Miami . </P>

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