Sports Mailbag: Hokies' Black Uniforms Were Meant to Honor Corps of Cadets

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Uniforms pay tribute and respect to past Hokies.

There was meaning behind the black uniforms worn by the Hokies against Boise State on Labor Day. From hokiesports.com: the uniforms "are in honor of the Corps of Cadets, an integral part of Virginia Tech's unique football culture and the university's enduring tradition since it's earliest days as a full-time military school."

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Sports Mailbag: Hokies' Black Uniforms Were Meant to Honor Corps of Cadets

It is clear that the majority of fans that did not like the uniforms are unable to adapt to the changes that have been made in college athletics.

Nike provides a platform for a significant amount of revenue for the university, as well as athletic programs. C...

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