What's a Hokie? The answer leads all the way back to 1896 when Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College changed its name to Virginia Polytechnic Institute. With the change came …

Oct 15, 2018 · First known as the Fighting Gobbler, the big bird was re-christened as the Hokie Bird some time in the 1980s, and he’s been around ever since. Members of the fevered …

Hokie, then, is a word like 'hooray' or 'yeah', or 'rah'." Whatever its original meaning, the word in the popular cheer did, as Stull wanted, grab attention and has been a part of Virginia Tech …

Hokies were once called “Gobblers,” a nickname whose origin is widely disputed. One story claims it resulted from the way student athletes would “gobble” up their food. The name was …

3 days ago · With the season already on the ropes with a 2-5 record, the Hokies are increasingly taking longer looks at some freshmen on defense. READ MORE. By: Brandon Patterson | …

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Sep 21, 2020 · If you've ever watched Virginia Tech compete in an athletic event and wondered, "What is a Hokie?" you're probably not alone. Because 125 years ago, "Hokies" didn't exist.

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2 days ago · Get ready for exciting off-the-court fun this season inside Cassell Coliseum. Virginia Tech volleyball fell to Virginia in straight sets on Sunday. Follow your favorite Tech sports …

Oct 19, 2025 · What's a Hokie? The answer leads all the way back to 1896 when Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College changed its name to Virginia Polytechnic Institute. With …