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2009 Orange Bowl

Team selection

The Orange Bowl is one of five Bowl Championship Series (BCS) bowl games are played at the conclusion of each football season since 2006. [Note 2] As defined by contract, the bowl matches champion of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) against an at-large selection chosen by a special committee. On December 6, 2008, the Virginia Tech Hokies defeated the Eagles of Boston College in 2008 ACC Championship Game, earning an automatic bid to the 2009 Orange Bowl Game.

The general area in the Orange Bowl is filled through a selection procedure in turn defined by the other Bowl Championship Series games (Sugar, Fiesta and Rose bowls), the automatic bids. The order of selection in general is rotated annually among the BCS bowls. In 2009, the Fiesta Bowl selected first, followed by the Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl. The Fiesta Bowl Ohio State picked up, while the Sugar Bowl selected Utah. The Orange Bowl was left therefore to select this great champion of the Conference of Cincinnati, compliance with contractual obligation to provide a BCS game for the conference champion.

Cincinnati

Main article: 2008 Cincinnati Bearcats football team

Cincinnati Bearcats finished the 2007 football season with the university a record of 102, including a victory in the 2007 PapaJohns.com Bowl over Southern Miss 3121. It was only the second time in school history to Cincinnati had won 10 games in a season. Before the 2008 season, the Bearcats quarterback Ben hoped would be allowed Mauk a sixth year playing football unusual university offered a chance for a year lost to [Note 3] lesions and red shirt [Note 4] years. After Mauk request was denied by the NCAA, the survey annual media covering Big East football took Cincinnati to finish fifth in the eight-team Big East. [Note 5]

The Bearcats opened the 2008 football season against Eastern Kentucky University, winning 407 in an offensive effort led by senior quarterback Dustin Grütze, who was named the team's starter in that position after the expulsion of Mauk. For their second game of the season, traveled to Cincinnati Norman, Oklahoma, to meet The Sooners of Oklahoma for the first time. In 5226 a loss of a team that would play for the national championship that season, grutz broke his ankle and was replaced by Tony Pike junior.

For its third game of the season, the Bearcats returned home field Nippert Stadiumheir play the first of the two Mid-American Conference (MAC) opponents in the state rival Miami. In the battle for the Victory Bell 113, Cincinnati won, 4520. After the win over Miami, the Bearcats traveled Akron, Ohio, to play the Akron Zips. Against the zippers, Pike broke his arm and was replaced by redshirt freshman Chazz Anderson, who was also injured during the game. Fellow redshirt freshman Zach Necklaces then went into the game and led the Bearcats to a victory in 1715. The win against near Akron was followed by a victory over Marshall 3310, final nonconference game of the Bearcats' before starting this great game.

At the beginning conference game, the Bearcats were 41, and his only loss was against Oklahoma's opponent in the top five. With still injured Pike, Cincinnati beat Rutgers, 1310, in the first game of the Bearcats' Big East this season. The Bearcats suffered their second defeat of the season next week, however, losing to the University Connecticut Huskies, 4016. Pike returned from injury and took the Bearcats lead at halftime, but left the game in the middle when the numbness in the hand did not prevent pull of being able to take the snap. In the two weeks following the loss to the Huskies, Cincinnati recovered beat two top-25 opponents: No. 23 South Florida and No. 20, West Virginia. The two victories pushed the Bearcats to a conference record of 31 and No. 22 position in the AP poll before the Cincinnati game annual rivalry against Louisville. That game, also known as the Battle of the barrel of nails, ended in a victory for Cincinnati for the first time since 2002.

After winning the rivalry game, Cincinnati played the Pittsburgh Panthers in a game for control of first place in the Big East. Faced with a record crowd home field in Cincinnati, the Bearcats claimed the top spot with a victory in 2821. Ahead of their game against the Syracuse Orange, Cincinnati made sure at least some Big East Championship, but a victory over Syracuse Bearcats 3010 gave exclusive possession of the championship, the first major East title in school history. After to win the Big East Championship and the offer of one to a BCS bowl, Cincinnati finished the regular season with a game in Hawaii against the Warriors of Hawaii. Despite the drag much of the game, the Bearcats scored 19 unanswered points and finished the regular season with a victory in 2924. Already assured a BCS berth by virtue of his major championship Eastern, 7 December 2008, the Bearcats were selected to participate in the 2009 Orange Bowl.

Virginia Tech

Main article: 2008 Virginia Tech Hokies football team

Virginia Technology The Hokies came into the 2008 season after a total of 113 2007 record included a victory in the 2007 ACC Championship Game and a loss to the Kansas Jayhawks in the 2008 Orange Bowl. Although the Hokies won the ACC for the second time in less than four years, fans and analysts forecast 2008 Virginia Tech would rebuild a team that saw 12 graduates to start or join the League National Football (NFL) Draft. Although collected in a preseason poll to win the Coastal Division of the ACC, the Hokies were upset in their match of the season East Carolina University.

After the loss, Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer announced that backup quarterback Tyrode Taylor, who had previously been expected to red shirt and feel the season, Hokies play football the second, against Furman. Both Taylor and Sean Glennon good results against Furman, and Tech won, 247. Technology third game of the season came against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, which opens a new offensive system of spread option in the first year head coach Paul Johnson. Unlike the game against Furman, Taylor started the game and remained at quarterback through, guide the Hokies to their first ACC victory in the 2017 season. The win gave the technology tie against the Yellow Jackets in the event of a tie in classification division at the end of the season. The Hokies play the fourth of the season came against North Carolina Tar Heels, who were defeated by the same margin of victory to victory Tech against Georgia Tech, 2017.

The conference's two victories were followed by two wins outside the conference: Nebraska opponent in the Big 12 and Western Kentucky against independent. At the end of the four-game winning streak, the Hokies had a record of 41, 20 in the conference and is ranked No. 17 in the country. On 18 October, however, the Hokies lost unclassified Boston College in Boston, 2823. The game was a rematch of last year ACC Game championship and was a preview of the ACC 2008 Championship Game. The defeat was the beginning of a streak that saw technology losing three of four games, only managing a win against Maryland, 2313. The final competition of this stretch of four games was a loss from 1613 to Coastal Division rival Miami, then aged the tiebreaker in the Hokies in the case of head to head tie.

During the last two regular season games, however, Hokies won two victories: a victory of 143 against the last place ACC team Duke, and a win over traditional rival Virginia 1714. Miami, meanwhile, lost their last two games of the season against Georgia Tech and North Carolina. These losses are reduced to a record 44 Miami in the ACC, one game behind the Hokies, who were tied with Georgia Tech in 53 from the end of the regular season. Under the head of the Hokies' head to win against the Yellow Jackets, Virginia Tech won the Coastal Division and a spot in the ACC Championship Game. When the technology won the championship game against the reigning Atlantic Division Boston College, 3012, was awarded the ACC's automatic bid to the Orange Bowl.

Pregame buildup

Pregame coverage of the media focused on the game that the Orange Bowl 2009 Cincinnati was the first Bowl Championship Series game in school history. For Virginia Tech, the coverage focused on the history of the Hokies' BCS games won since 1995, [Note 6] as Tech had lost four parties in a BCS game from a surprise victory over Texas in the 1995 Sugar Bowl. Also mentioned was the fact that the two teams had faced each other in the 1947 Sun Bowl, which had departed from each school first drink. The low rate of gain of ACC teams, in general, was another point of interest. Teams the conference had won only one of his ten appearances in a BCS bowl at the Orange Bowl. Before the fight of the Orange Bowl, the two teams last played time in 2006, when the Hokies defeated the Bearcats, 2913, Virginia Tech University field house, Lane Stadium. For the Orange Bowl, bettors favor of an investment propagation of the end of 2006, in Cincinnati, was initially favored by a point. This increased to 1.5 points on 9 December. The continued trend toward Cincinnati, and 27 December, betting organizations gave Cincinnati the lead for two or two and a half points.

The game featured two Players from both teams ranked lower than the two teams playing in a non-BCS bowl for the first time in BCS history. The Poinsettia Bowl 2008 had the No. 9 Broncos of Boise State against No. 11 TCU Horned Frogs. In Miami, Virginia Tech and Cincinnati each change made arrangements for hotel accommodation in a different day before the game to better simulate the feel of a regular season game. Cincinnati movement accelerated the day the rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs moved into the hotel and coaches, looking to avoid a distraction, he moved up the date of departure of the team.

Sale Ticket

The pace of ticket sales for the Orange Bowl varied greatly between the two schools. Each team was given an assignment than 17,500 tickets to sell to their fans, and each school has sold about 4,000 tickets in two days immediately after the announcement. Media coverage of Virginia Tech considers the rate of ticket sales to be slow because the Hokies had sold 50 percent more for a similar period the previous year. Media after the sale Cincinnati entries considered to be fast pace, calling the Orange Bowl game a "hot ticket." $ 125 tickets sold for Cincinnati generates as much income from ticket sales ever recorded by the Cincinnati Athletics Department, the compensation of school more than $ 500,000 in the first day sales. Travel agencies offer packages that include game tickets, airfare and a hotel room for fans of both teams. Due to demand, fans were warned against the danger of counterfeiting.

In the days immediately following the announcement of the fight, split ticketing. At December 12, Cincinnati sold about 9,000 tickets. This total increased to nearly 13,000 entries for 20 December, and school prepared several tour buses for a convoy of students for the game. At Virginia Tech, meanwhile, sales remained. In an effort to stimulate sales managers technology was the football coach Frank Beamer stars in a video asking the Hokies fans buy tickets for the game. Due to limited ticket demand, prices in the secondary market collapsed.

As late as December 31, no team had sold its full allocation of 17,500 tickets. Cincinnati fans had bought 13,000 entries, while Virginia Tech fans bought fewer than 5,000 entries for the award of the school. Fighting low Virginia Tech, direct ticket sales to a large number of fans who avoid paying the face value for $ 125y ticketsS buy in the secondary market, often as little as 99 cents.

Cincinnati Crime

Before the Orange Bowl, Cincinnati was ranked 50 (of 119 Division I FBS teams) in total offense. The team was ranked 24 th in passing offense, with five quarterbacks into service during an average season of 254.1 yards per game. At the end of the season, Tony Pike emerged as the only starting quarterback in Cincinnati. He finished the regular season having completed 183 of 291 pass attempts for 2.168 yards, 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He ranked second in the Big East and 29 nationally in passing efficiency with a rating of 141.07.

Among the recipients of Cincinnati, there was no uncertainty that affected the Bearcats quarterback. The receiver Mardy Gilyard caught 74 passes during the regular season, establishing a Cincinnati record with 1,118 receiving meters. Also had 10 touchdowns during the season, all players in Cincinnati. Gilyard also played as returner of the Bearcats' primary need. returned 32 kicks, accumulating a school-record 897 yards and two touchdowns. Fellow receiver Dominick Goodman in receptions exceeded Gilyard with 78, but only had 977 yards and 7 touchdowns. On the first play of the game in Cincinnati against Hawaii, Dominick injured his shoulder and his ability to play in the Orange Bowl was in doubt.

Cincinnati offense of land was less significant than their passing offense. It was led by running back Jacob Ramsey, who led the ball 148 times for 630 yards and two touchdowns. Backup running back John Goebel had 124 carries for 581 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Virginia Tech crime

At the end of the regular season before the Orange Bowl, Virginia Tech's offense was ranked among the worst in the division I, 107 among the 119 teams. The Hokies averaged only 296 yards per game during the regular season, and during the ACC Championship Gamehe last game before Technology Orange bowled created a season-low 234 yards of offense. Starting left guard Nick Marshman was not expected to play after becoming academically ineligible after the fall semester, and was replaced by redshirt rookie Jaymes Brooks.

In the field, the Hokies' offense was directed by Tyrode quarterback Taylor, who completed 86 of his 151 pass attempts for 896 yards, 2 touchdowns and six interceptions this season before the Orange Bowl. It also led the ball 132 times for a total gain of 691 yards and six touchdowns on the ground. The same success that Taylor was running the ball, Virginia Tech's offense was led on the ground by rookie running back Darren Evans, who set a record for Virginia Tech freshman running through the accumulation of 1,112 meters during the season regular. He also scored 10 touchdowns, was named second-team All-ACC player, and finished second in voting for ACC rookie of the year award. Evans became the first year sixth in the history of the Atlantic Coast Conference to rush for over 1,000 yards and set a unique record of Virginia Tech play yards ground when he ran for 253 yards in the Tech game against Maryland.

Cincinnati defense

Introducing the Orange Bowl, the Bearcats are ranked 26th in total defense, allowing an average of 316 yards per game to opposing offenses. Cincinnati was 26 in scoring defense, allowing an average of 20.2 points per game. The Bearcats were No. 1 in sacks among the great teams in the East, recording 35 during the season.

Defensive end Connor Barwin led the Bearcats defense with 11 sacks, a figure that was also the highest in the Big East and N No. 14 nationally. He finished the regular season with 48 tackles, a figure that included 11 sacks. In recognition of his performance, was named first team All-Big selection East, which means his status as the best player in his position at the conference.

In the defensive secondary, the Bearcats were directed by cornerback Mike Mickens and Brandon Underwood safety. Mickens was a second team All-Big East selection, and Underwood was the first team All-Big East selection. Mickens Cincinnati was the career leader in interceptions and interception return yards and had 65 tackles (third on the team) despite missing three games due to injury. Underwood was fifth on the team in tackles with 60, and had three interceptions and six pass breakups.

The outstanding player of Cincinnati, however, was punter Kevin Huber, who was named an Associated Press All-American and became the first player in history to win that honor Bearcats two consecutive years. Thanks to the results of Huber in the regular season, Cincinnati led the nation in batting average (41.5 yards per punt) and was No. 1 in the Big East the second consecutive year.

Virginia Tech defense

Virginia Tech defense was considered among the best in Division I before the Orange Bowl. The Hokies are ranked seventh in total defense, allowing only 277.08 yards per game on average. Virginia Tech also ranked very other categories of defense, eighth in turnovers gained (30), 13 in scoring defense (17.46 ppg), 15 in pass defense (170.08 yards per game), and 19 in rushing defense (107.00 yards per game). The Hokies 'defense', also scored five touchdowns defense during the regular season.

Tech defense was conducted in the field of senior cornerback Victor "Macho" Harris. During regular season, Harris tied for fifth place in the country in interceptions with six, including two returned for touchdowns. He also had 44 tackles and was named the best defensive player in the state of Virginia. As defensive end Orion Martin Tech submitted, a former walk on who rose to a starting position and had 7.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss and 53 tackles during the regular season. Heading into the Orange Bowl, the Hokies defense was affected by injury. Defensive end Jason Worilds had a lesion shoulder. Starting linebacker Brett Warren, who had 86 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and two interceptions during the regular season suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and is expected to miss the game.

Game Summary

The football team of Virginia Tech Hokies take the field before the start of the 2009 Orange Bowl.

The 2009 Orange Bowl kicks off at 8:47 pm Eastern Time (EST) at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. An estimated total of 73,602 tickets were sold for the game, but bowl officials estimated that 15,781 tickets sold were used, giving an attendance of 57,821 tourniquet. [Note 7] The game was televised by FOX, and broadcasters are Thom Brennaman, Charles Davis, and Chris Myers. An estimated 9.3 million viewers tuned in, earning a Nielsen rating of 5.4. The total pay figures vary, but Virginia Tech and Cincinnati each received $ 17 million and $ 18 million to play in the Orange Bowl, an amount that was shared with other computers in each school's athletic conference.

Ceremonial performance of the national anthem was played on the trumpet of Arturo Sandoval. Early in the game, the weather was clear with a temperature of 68 ° F (20 C) and relative humidity of 69 percent. The wind from the northeast at 7 mph (11 km / h). J. O'Neill was the referee, B. Neale was the referee and the linesman was J. Quinn. The president of the Orange Bowl Committee Daniel Ponce performed the ceremonial coin pre-release of the game to determine first possession. The draw was won by Virginia Technology has been chosen to receive the ball to start the second half, Cincinnati guarantee the right to receive the ball to start the game.

First Quarter

kickoff Virginia Tech, the opening line was returned 28 yards for Cincinnati, where the Bearcats run the game of the first game, a five-yard running back John Goebel. On the next play, the Bearcats won the opening game of the first and with a 13-yard pass from quarterback Tony Pike field to the receiver Dominick Goodman. Now in its 46-yard line, Pike then threw his second longest pass play ended a 38-yard pass to receiver Mardy Gilyard open. The advanced game, the Bearcats' offense to the Virginia Tech 16-yard line and three plays later, Pike completed 15-yard pass to Gilyard for a touchdown and the first points of the game. The extra point kick by Cincinnati kicker Jake Rogers was good and with 13:08 remaining in the first quarter, the Bearcats took a lead of 70 on Virginia Tech.

Cincinnati kickoff after the touchdown was returned to the line Virginia Tech's 24-yard, and the Hokies prepared for their first offensive possession of the game. That play was a 27-yard run by wide receiver Dyrell Roberts, who published an end around for the big gain. Now on the field side of Cincinnati, Virginia Tech, running back Darren Evans ran for a yard, and then Hokies quarterback Tyrode Taylor completed a 34-yard pass to receiver Danny Coale. The catch gave Virginia Tech a first down at the Cincinnati line of 14 yards. On the play following the long end, Evans was approached by a loss of six yards, pushing the Hokies back to the Bearcats 20 yard line. Taylor made for losses in the coming two plays, rushing for a total of 11 yards, but was unable to get another first down. Facing fourth down, Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer sent kicker Dustin Keys to the game to attempt a field goal from 26 yards. The shot went right to the studs, however, and Virginia Tech was denied the opportunity to score.

After the kick missed, Cincinnati's offense took the field at their own 20. The Bearcats were unable to win a first attempt however, and went three and out before kicking back to Virginia Tech. Following the failure, the Hokies started in his 16-yard line. first play of Technological unit was a 14-yard pass from Taylor to receiver Jarrett Boykin for the first, but the Hokies could not get another first down. Technology cleared again to Cincinnati, and the ball rolled out of bounds at the 30 yard line in Cincinnati. The first play of the drive resulted in a loss of short term but on the second play, Pike completed 39-yard pass to Gilyard. The advanced game, the Bearcats deep into Virginia Tech territory and gave them a first chance. Despite of long-term, Cincinnati was unable to get another first down, and Rogers entered the game to attempt a field goal from 44 yards. The shot was partially blocked and was short, denying the Bearcats three points. With 3:07 remaining in the quarter, Cincinnati still had a lead of 70.

After missed field goal, Virginia Tech offense took over at its 27-yard line, the point from which the shot was missed. Taylor completed a pass of 12 Coale yards, then Evans ran 11 yards, moving the ball to the 50-yard line. After Taylor's pass fell incomplete, completed his following two attempts for a total gain of 19 yards and a first down. Virginia Tech then committed a false start penalty of five yards, pushing the Hokies back to the line Cincinnati 26-yard. No time to lose in the quarter, however, Virginia Tech, running back Josh Oglesby served the sentence with a run of 13 yards to the Cincinnati 23 yard line line. At the end of the first quarter, led Cincinnati, 70.

Second quarter

The second quarter started Virginia Tech in the possession of the ball and facing a second attempt and two in the Cincinnati line of 24 yards. On the first play of the fourth, Cincinnati committed an offsides penalty, giving the Hokies five yards and a first down. From the line of the Bearcats' 19-yard, Taylor completed a two-yard pass. The following play, Taylor tried to run forward with the ball, but fumbled before recovering the fumble. He now faces third attempt, Taylor scrambled 18 yards to the finish line for the first touchdown of the game Virginia Tech. The extra point kick was good keys, and with 13:00 remaining in the quarter, the game was tied 77.

kickoff Virginia Tech, after the touchdown was returned to the Cincinnati 28-yard line and the offensive of the Bearcats' first possession began the second quarter. Pike threw an incomplete pass, then connected on a shot from 10 yards for the first. That the increase was countered on the next play with a penalty with 10 yards against the Bearcats. Cincinnati was unable to regain lost yards and kicked the penalty. Following the failure, Virginia Tech was blocked similarly with consecutive penalties and a sack of Cincinnati Terrill Byrd Taylor. Technology cleared, and the shot was returned by the wide receiver Cincinnati DJ Woods to the line of Virginia Tech of 45 yards. Despite starting in the middle of Virginia Tech in the field, Cincinnati could not capitalize and went three and out. The Bearcats 'punt was downed in the line of Virginia Tech three yards and the Hokies' offense returned to the field.

Despite being pinned against their own goal line, the Hokies initially had some success moving the ball. Taylor completed a two-yard pass, Evans spent six yards, and Taylor ran for two yards on third down to win a first line of technology from 13 yards. After a Tech timeout, Darren Evans lasted five meters. On the next play, which was released a run of 32 yards, moving the ball to the 50-yard line. The Hokies could not take advantage of implementation Evans, however, as in the next play, Taylor's pass was intercepted by Brandon Underwood defense of Cincinnati in Cincinnati line of 28 yards.

Cincinnati's offense took over at the site of the intervention and immediately began to move through the field. Pike completed three consecutive passes, a five-yard pass to Gilyard, a shot from 10 yards to Goodman, then a shot from 31 yards to Gilyard. After the long shot, Cincinnati had a first down at the line technology Virginia's 26 yards. The Bearcats continued to drive after an incomplete pass by Pike with a 18-yard completion that Goebel gave the Bearcats a first down at the line Virginia Tech, eight yards. Two plays later, however, the unit of Cincinnati, came to an end when Virginia Tech defender Stephan Virgil intercepted a pass Pike a player in the end zone, denying the Bearcats a chance to score. Virgil was shot down in the end zone for a touchback, and Virginia Tech's offense, started at its own 20 after the turnover.

Tech drive began with a pass completion for no gain to Evans. This was followed by a five-yard run by Evans and a 23-yard pass to tight end Greg Boone Taylor for the first line and 48 yards technology. Taylor then completed a nine-yard pass to Boone. After two plays were stopped for no gain, Taylor ran two yards for a first down, keeping the unity of life. No time to lose in the first half, Taylor completed a nine-yard pass to Boone, then ran six yards for the first and Cincinnati line of 26 yards. The Hokies then called another timeout to stop the clock with three seconds remaining in the quarter. Technology kicker Dustin Keys returned to the game, and as time expired in the first half, kicked a field goal from 43 yards that gave the Hokies a lead of 107.

Third quarter

After a musical performance by The Doobie Brothers halftime, the second half began. Because Cincinnati got the ball to start the game, Virginia Tech received the ball to start the second half.

The Bearcats kickoff "was returned to the line technology 14 yards, and the Hokies began the first drive of the third quarter. Evans rushed for four yards, but lost four meters Oglesby in a race on the next play. Facing third and ten, Taylor picked up the first and with a run of 11 yards, but fumbled the ball at the end of the play. The ball was picked up by Boone, to keep the unit Hokies "Is in line with technology from 30 yards. After the fumble, Evans ran for seven meters and Taylor completed a 10-yard pass to Roberts the first line and technology from 47 yards. Coale then ran for seven yards on an end around, and his career was followed by one to Boone, who ran for 16 yards and a first down at the 30 yard line in Cincinnati. Two more rushes by Roberts and Evans led to another first down, but once past the Hokies 20-yard line in Cincinnati, the Bearcats defense of "rigid and denied the Hokies another first down. Facing fourth down, Tech Keys new envoy, who kicked a field goal from 35 yards. Lack of Tech extended the lead to 137 with 8:32 remaining in the quarter.

After kicking Virginia Tech, Cincinnati started its first drive of the second half in his 36-yard line. Pike was arrested without an attempt to gain ground, then tried a pass long downfield. The ball was intercepted by Kam Chancellor Virginia Tech defense and offense the Hokies' returned to the field after only two works of Cincinnati. first play of Tech after the intervention led to Taylor being fired by Cincinnati defender Brandon Underwood to a loss of three yards but Darren Evans made a loss of yards rushing for 14 yards to online technology for the first 43 yards. Taylor and Evans alternated short rushes, then Taylor completed a five-yard pass to Coale for another first down, this line of Cincinnati from 47 yards. Once in the territory of Cincinnati, however, the offensive The Hokies' failed. Evans was approached by a loss of two yards, then Taylor was captured again, this time by John Hughes. A long pass attempt fell incomplete, and Tech kicked for the first time in the second half. Danny Milligan returner fumbled but recovered the fumble and returned it to the line Cincinnati 20 yards.

The Bearcats held the second of the second half was more successful than the first. On the first play of the drive, running back Jacob Ramsey was released to the defense of technology for a career of 25 yards, the longest of any Cincinnati player in the game. He went down to first run by gaining eight yards on consecutive runs. Pike then ran three yards for the first line and 44 yards technology. There are, But Cincinnati's offense sputtered and could not get another first down. The Bearcats cleared and the ball rolled out of bounds line technology 14-yard run with six seconds remaining in the quarter. The Hokies had the time of a game, a 21-yard run by Evans to the line 35 yards technology. With a quarter remaining Virginia Tech had a lead of 137 over Cincinnati.

Fourth quarter

Scoreboard congratulates Virginia Tech to win the Orange Bowl 2009.

The fourth quarter began with Virginia Tech in the possession of the ball and facing a first attempt in its 35-yard line. The first play of the quarter was a gain of 20 yards by Evans in a work in progress. After that, however, Hokies did not gain another first down and punted Cincinnati. Following the kick, the Bearcats began their first possession of the fourth quarter in line of 14 yards. Running back Isaiah Pead ran for three yards, but then a Pike pass was intercepted on the 10-yard line by defender Martin Orion Tech. Three plays land later, Evans ran six yards for a touchdown. The extra point kick was good and with 11:29 to play, Virginia Tech took a lead of 207.

Tech kickoff was returned 17 yards to Gilyard 40-yard line Cincinnati Bearcats providing good field position to start his campaign. Two runs Goebel resulted in 11 yards and a first down in the line of technology from 49 yards. This success on the ground was followed by more in the air, completing three passes Pike succession: one 16 yards to Gilyard of 3 yards to Goodman, and a 14-yarder to Gilyard. Goebel then ran five yards to the line 11 yards technology. Two passes Pike was incomplete, setting up fourth down. Instead of trying to kick a field goal, Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly ordered the crime of attempt to convert the fourth opportunity. This was when Pike completed a seven-yard pass to Goodman for the first and in line with Virginia Tech, four yards. Other two passes fell incomplete before Pike Goebel ran three yards to the line of Virginia Tech, a yard. Cincinnati again faced a fourth down, and again, Kelly chose to try to score a touchdown instead of kicking a field goal. Pike tried to cross the finish line on a running play, but was stopped by the defense of Virginia Tech with 7:25 remaining in the game, Cincinnati lost the ball in play with the crime of Virginia Tech, who returned to the field.

With an asset of the company and now in possession of the ball, Virginia Tech began to run out the clock by running short works by land to the midfield. Since the game clock does not stop at the college football, if a player is within the shortstop of the marker down first, the Hokies could hasten the end of the game and maintain their advantage by the following this strategy. Since its one-yard line, Taylor ran the ball for a gain of a yard, followed by two runs by Evans for four yards. The Hokies ready to clear the ball, but during the shooting, Cincinnati made a 15-yard personal foul penalty on the part of the fight against technology punter Brent Bowden. Virginia Tech penalty, took a first attempt and kept the unit running. Since the technology line 21 yards, Evans was arrested by the loss of a yard, but released from a gain of 11 yards and a first down on the next play. As the clock continued to tick, Cincinnati began to use their waiting time in an effort to stop the clock after each game. This strategy was partially successful, as Tech was denied another first cleared with 2:31 remaining in the game.

The fault was returned to the 48-yard line Cincinnati, Bearcats and prepared for a unit of despair with the hope of reducing the Hokies lead. On the first play after clearing, however, Pike threw an interception by Virginia Tech defender, Grimm, Cody. Again in possession of the ball, Taylor knelt the ball four times to get off the game clock. After the final kneeldown, Virginia Tech, said the victory 207.

Summary Statistical

Statistical comparison

UC

VT

First Downs

14

23

Total Yards

310

398

Passing Yards

239

140

Rushing yards

71

258

Sanctions

330

317

Third Down Conversions

29

818

Conversions Fourth Down

12

12

Turnovers

4

1

Time of Possession

20:21

39:39

In recognition of his performance during the game, Virginia Tech, running back Darren Evans was named MVP of the game. Evans finished with 28 carries for 158 yards and a touchdown. He also caught two passes for five meters, setting a record of Virginia Tech, a bowl game carries and tied the record for rushing yards technology. Evans finished the season with 1.265 yards rushing and 11 brands touchdownsoth were records from a Virginia Tech freshman. On the opposite side of the ball, the ground offensive of Cincinnati, was directed by Jacob Ramsey, who finished the game with 4 carries for 34 yards. Cincinnati John Goebel had nine but has accumulated only 26 yards rushing.

Most of the Bearcats 'offense' was in the air, however. Cincinnati quarterback Tony Pike finished the game completing 16 of his 33 attempts pass, resulting in 239 yards, 1 touchdown and four interceptions. Pike also ran the ball five times by four meters. Pike's four interceptions were a career high and marked the second time he threw more than one interception in a game. For Virginia Tech quarterback Taylor Tyrode finished the game with 13 completions of 22 attempts pass, resulting in 140 yards and an interception 1. In addition to his death, Taylor ran the ball 15 times, gaining 47 yards and a touchdown in the process.

Favorite Taylor objectives were passing the receiver Danny Coale, who finished the game caught three passes for 52 yards and tight end Greg Boone, who caught three balls for 41 yards. By the Bearcats' field, Mardy Gilyard Cincinnati led all receivers with 7 receptions for 158 yards and a touchdown. Total Gilyard was receiving the best time of the season and set a new record of Cincinnati bowl game. Bearcat also set a record bowl game return kickoff yards, registering 97 yards in that category. Partners Cincinnati receiver Dominick Goodman caught 6 passes for 51 yards in the process of becoming a leader of all-time Cincinnati career receiving yards.

defenses of both teams also performed well statistically during the game. Cincinnati Terrill Byrd led all defenders recorded 11 tackles during the game. Included in this total were four tackles for loss, including a sack. That performance was best in terms of quantity during the season, and four tackles for loss moved him into sixth place in the list of Cincinnati the career tackles for loss leaders. For the Hokies, Dorian Porch had eight tackles, a leader in technology for all players. Cody Grimm, Martin Orion, Stephen Virgilio, and Kam Chancellor each recorded an interception. The four interceptions were a Tech bowl-game record, and capture the Chancellor gave him six of the season, tying him with Victor Harris for most of the team. It was the first time since 1968 that two players from Virginia Tech had six interceptions each. Intercept Cincinnati only came at the hands of Brandon Underwood, who scored his third of the season.

Each team found success on special teams. Cincinnati player Kevin Huber, a first team All-American, kicked the ball four times, averaging 45.8 yards per punt. A 56-punt yards in the first quarter marked the ninth straight game there was a lack of at least 50 yards. Virginia Tech kicker Dustin Keys missed his first attempt at goal field of play, but successfully converted their next two kicks, giving him 23 field goals and the technical file in a season in that category.

After the game effects

Virginia Tech victory elevated him to a final record of 104, while the loss dropped Cincinnati to a record 113. The Hokies' season 10-win was the fifth consecutive year in which technology recorded at least 10 victories, a feat matched only by University of Southern California and University of Texas during the same period of time. As a reward for training the Hokies to an ACC Championship and Orange Bowl championship, Virginia Tech coaches were hundreds of thousands of dollars in bonuses.

In Miami, hoteliers and Dolphins Stadium had to prepare quickly to the arrival of Oklahoma and Florida, the two teams that played in the 2008 BCS National Championship Game a week after the Orange Bowl. The signs have changed, playing field was painted, and the property is prepared for the thousands of spectators expected. Overall, the economy of South Florida received an estimated 220 million boost U.S. dollars from visitors who came to see the two games.

Coaching changes

In the postseason that followed the Bearcats lost to Virginia Tech, head coach of Cincinnati assistant and defensive line coach Keith Gilmore resigned to accept the position defensive line coach at the University of Illinois. To replace Gilmore, Cincinnati promoted special teams coach Mike Elston, who took over as assistant coach and the rights of the defensive line. In February, Cincinnati's defensive coordinator, Joe Tresey was fired by the school. He was subsequently hired by the University of South Florida school to fill that vacant defensive coordinator. Replacement Tresey is Virginia defensive coordinator Bob Diaco.

2009 Project NFL

In the final game of the regular 20082009 season, the Orange Bowl 2009 gave the Virginia Tech players and Cincinnati the opportunity to showcase their skills before the 2009 NFL Draft. Cincinnati had six players selected in the draft. Defensive end Connor Barwin was the Bearcats first player taken. He was elected in the second round, 46 overall. It was followed by punter Kevin Huber (142 in total), cornerback DeAngelo Smith (143a), cornerback Brandon Underwood (187th) cornerback Mike Mickens (227th), and the guard Trevor Canfield (254th). Several Cincinnati players were signed as free agents after the project. These include the defensive Adam Hoppel, linebacker Corey Smith, and offensive lineman Khalil El-Amin.

Virginia Tech had a single player in the 2009 draft: cornerback Victor Harris, who was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 157th overall pick. Four Hokies selections were taken as a free agent after the project. Defensive end Orion Martin, quarterback Sean Glennon, center Ryan Shuman, and signed fullback Devin Perez to try out for several NFL teams.

Notes

^ Assistance tourniquet. 73,602 tickets were sold for the game, but have not been used approximately 16,000.

^ Between 1998 and 2006, there were four BCS games.

^ When he played for Wake Forest, Mauk suffered a catastrophic injury to right (throwing) arm in the first game of the 2006 season. The injury required major reconstructive surgery.

^ Also four years of athletic eligibility, college athletes are allowed the option of a redshirt year in which the athlete is not allowed to compete, but let practice with a team or individually, under the supervision of a coach.

^ Seventeen schools are members of the Big East: Sixteen members and one associate member. Eight of the full member institutions operate Division I FBS teams.

^ In 1995 and 1996 Tech bowl games played under the auspices of the Bowl Alliance, the direct ancestor of the BCS. The BCS name was not used until 1998.

^ Calculated

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