Hokies rush past Vols in Chick-fil-A Bowl
By Bud L. Ellis
Ryan Williams kept running, Virginia Tech kept scoring and Tennessee’s struggles in the Georgia Dome continued.
Williams rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns, sparking the Hokies past the Volunteers 37-14 in the Chick-fil-A Bowl at the Georgia Dome on New Year’s Eve.
As the hours ran out on 2009, Williams capped a season during which he became Virginia Tech’s single-season rushing leader (1,655 yards). His 21 rushing touchdowns and 22 total touchdowns set Atlantic Coast Conference records, and the win gave the ACC some bragging rights over the rival Southeastern Conference.
For Tennessee, which surprised many by finishing second in the SEC East, it was a sour ending to a stronger-than-expected season. The Vols committed two costly turnovers that led to 10 points. UT also dropped a touchdown pass, and its top running back Montario Hardesty mustered just 39 yards rushing.
The Hokies outrushed Tennessee 229-5, as the Vols lost their sixth consecutive contest in the Georgia Dome (three SEC title games, three Chick-fil-A Bowls).
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 10:30 pm by bud
Tags: Chick-fil-A Bowl, Georgia Dome, Montario Hardesty, Ryan Williams, Tennessee, Virginia Tech
