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Hokies look to beat back Miami, detractors

Associated Press

Friday, November 12, 1999

BLACKSBURG, Va. -- OK, Virginia Tech, show what you've got. The No. 2 Hokies finally face a proven opponent Saturday night in No. 19 Miami. But unlike Virginia and Syracuse, both dispatched with such ease by the Hokies that they were knocked from the rankings, the Hurricanes have solid credentials. Miami (5-3, 3-0 Big East) has won three straight and played No. 1 Florida State and No. 6 Penn State close. They also want to avenge four straight losses to the Hokies and reclaim the confe ...

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