Virginia Tech announced Thursday it was taking steps to crack down on student behavior at football games ahead of the team’s matchup against Pittsburgh.
Virginia Tech running back Raheem Blackshear celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Notre Dame during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.
Student attendance for Hokies games will be"restricted to season ticket holders and a more limited number of student lottery winners," and students will have to"follow all new guidance for gate entry." There will also be more law enforcement officers on hand to"support a positive and safe fan experience."
"Virginia Tech is such a strong, vibrant community guided by our Principles of Community, which are always on display at our home football games in the fall," the letter added."This year especially, we have so much to be proud of with being back on campus and in the full swing of the semester. But this is one area where we haven’t brought our best. Let’s change that starting Saturday and remind our community that we know and honor what it means to be a Hokie.