A SIDEWAYS GLANCE : TRUMPED UP CHARGES? SOMETHING SOUNDS HOKIE HERE.Virginia Tech has suspended another Hokie accused of fighting. But to coach Frank Beamer's relief, it was not a player. The school's mascot MASCOT - Modular Approach to Software Construction Operation and Test: a method for software design aimed at real-time embedded systems from the Royal Signals and Research Establishment, UK. , the Hokie Bird The HokieBird is the official mascot of Virginia Tech. It is an imaginary, turkey-like bird that more closely resembles a "maroon cardinal with a snood." Contrary to popular misinformation, the term "Hokie" does not refer to a castrated turkey. , was banned for the rest of the season because of an altercation with the Miami mascot during last Saturday's football game. Assistant athletic director Athletic director (commonly, "athletics director") is a position at many American colleges and universities, as well as in larger high schools and middle schools, which oversees the work of the coaches and related staff involved in intercollegiate or interscholastic athletic Danny Monk monk: see monasticism. said the Hokie Bird's playful play·ful adj. 1. Full of fun and high spirits; frolicsome or sportive: a playful kitten. 2. action with the Miami mascot, an ibis, got out of hand. Spectators told the Roanoke Times that the Hokie bird - a turkey - sent the Miami ibis to the ground with a couple of haymakers in the second half. The Hokie Bird was dragged from the field by Orange Bowl security. His identity is being kept secret by Virginia Tech. ``The Hokie Bird has been suspended for conduct detrimental to the game,'' Monk said. ``But we will have a backup bird for the rest of the season.'' Earlier this month, seven football players and one former player were suspended for one game after they were charged with beating up a Virginia Tech track athlete. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: no caption (Hokie bird) |
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