ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times

DATE: Wednesday, January 1, 1997             TAG: 9701020057
SECTION: VIRGINIA                 PAGE: A-1  EDITION: HOLIDAY 

CHAMPIONS IN VIRGINIA'S EYES

LENGTH: Short :   19 lines
ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO:  1. ERIC BRADY. Despite losing to Nebraka, 41-21, the 
          Hokies' spirits remained high through much of the game. Virginia 
          Tech players Tony Joe (foreground from left), Marcus Parker and 
          Cornelius White ham it up for a television camera after Parker 
          scored a touchdown. 2. DON PETERSEN. Mike Schroder (above) cheers on
          the Hokies at the Pro Player Stadium. color.
KEYWORDS: TYIN