Delusions of Grandeur, Even in the NFL

Don't let graduation stop those delusions of greatness. Former Hokies' running back David Wilson has played in six NFL games, only rushed for 87 yards in six games,  and his most famous moment is crying on national television after an embarassing fumble on his second career carry.

But that won't stop him from building an empty trophy case for that future bust in the Hall of Fame. Next level, baby!

“I think at the end of my career, I’ll be in the Hall of Fame,” the rookie told Newsday, "when I get my opportunity, the sky is not the limit. I think it’s past it."  Yes, that's correct, not only will he be in the Hall, but he will be so incredible he will be in the stratosphere.

Oh yeah, and then he compared himself to birth control. “I’m like birth control,” Wilson said. “You have to believe in me."

Shocking No One. Tech Does Not Contend for Titles.

Today, in Stewart Mandel's College Football Mailbag on Sports Illustrated's website, he got a simple question that Hokies have been delusional in answering for years. What does someone outside the maroon cult think? Well, it turns out he thinks the same thing we all do.


Question:

So, with Virginia Tech's annual failure to live up to its ranking, is anyone going to admit that perhaps VT isn't really an elite program? Perhaps writers just like Frank Beamer too much and keep fooling themselves into thinking that VT is an elite program.

Answer Excerpt:

As for whether Virginia Tech is an elite program -- what, may I ask, is your definition of elite? If it's a program that regularly contends for national titles, then no,
Virginia Tech is not elite. 

Read more:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/stewart_mandel/09/19/alabama-lsu-national-title-contenders/index.html#ixzz271ETiHo0

Happy 2012 Empty Trophy Case Day!

The trophy case remains empty for another year as today Pittsburgh, you know that team that was 0-2 and lost to two touchdowns to an FCS school, demolished the Hokies and gave their head coach his first career win. The Hokie "Heisman" QB completed just 45% of his passes with three interceptions.

Wait, wait, wait. Did we already say that Pittsburgh lost to an FCS school by two touchdowns? But we can't hate on 'em too bad; congrats to Pittsburgh for being a two-time participant in Annual Empty Case Day. They were also proud participants in 2002.

Pittsburgh 35 - VT 17

Oh hai, we can haz trophy?

We'll Miss You Seth

Picked this up while trolling some other sites. Poor Seth. We'll miss you buddy.

You've gone off to that magical NIT in the sky.

King Hippo Seth!

Hahaha, someone just sent us this gem. it completely captures Greenberg's ungodly rants on the sideline.

Happy 2011 Empty Trophy Case Day!

Scoring the second fewest points in a home game since 1987 - yep, that's a recipe to keep that trophy case nice and empty.

Clemson 23 - VT 3

Sorry, but we've already got a title trophy.

Happy 2010 Empty Trophy Case Day!

Seriously, is anyone over there trying anymore? First a loss to Boise State in week one (a third straight season opening with a loss) and then a loss to FCS school JMU (who?) in week two.

Boise State 33 - VT 30

WTF? Who thought an ugly Trapper Keeper made good jersey design?

Week 2....Bwuuuhahaahahaaa -- JMU 21 - VT 16

Happy 2009 Empty Trophy Case Day! (10th Anniversary)

Yet another week one loss and there goes the season! This was a fantastic way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this holiday.

Bama 34 - VT 24

When we hit double digits, can we borrow a finger?

Happy 2008 Empty Trophy Case Day!

Jesus, you guys aren't even trying anymore. A week one let down for the trophy case's hopes.

East Carolina 27 - VT 22

Beamer Ball fail.

Happy 2007 Empty Trophy Case Day!

Well that certainly didn't take long. In a complete and utter laugher, the mighty Tigers of LSU showed who belonged playing football and who didn't.

LSU 48 - VT 7

Maybe Tech should have an empty ring box.
It would save space in the football offices.

Happy 2006 Empty Trophy Case Day!

The Wramblin' Wreck may not be allowed in Lane, but the GT football team made it their home. Another year, another layer of dust on the ol' trophy case.

GT 38 - VT 27

What...you don't have one yet?
Trophies are soooo 1990.

Happy 2005 Empty Trophy Case Day!

What you know 'bout them Miami boys? I know they're keeping that case empty.

Miami 27 - VT 7

Can we borrow a case?

Happy 2004 Empty Trophy Case Day!

Well that was quick. One game, one loss. No trophy for you.

USC 24 - VT 13

Adios suckas!

Happy 2003 Empty Trophy Case Day!

It's the happiest day of the year, as West Virginia knocks the jorts off the Hokies.

WVU 28 - VT 7

Happy 2002 Empty Trophy Case Day!

Another year of a home loss to keep that case empty. Pitt rolled in and beat the Hokies, kicking off a three-game maroon losing streak to guarantee no chance of case-filling in 2002.

Pitt 28 - VT 21
Encore: Syracuse 50 - VT 42
Encore #2: WVU 21 - VT 18

OMG...shiny stuff in a trophy case!

Happy 2001 Empty Trophy Case Day!

This day came early (and often) this year, with Syracuse winning over the Hokies, quickly followed by Pittsburgh stealing the Hokies' lunch money in a 38-7 blowout the following week.

Syracuse 22 - VT 14

I pity your fool case.