Letter from Seth Greenberg
Letter to the editorWednesday, January 23; 12:00 AM
On Thursday night, Virginia Tech will welcome a national, high-definition, ESPN television audience to Cassell Coliseum. In a schedule full of events, this is a truly big game.
When the red light goes on, we need the nation to see just how special Cassell Coliseum and Virginia Tech basketball truly are. We need for our student body to fill their seats and provide the type of support that they have become famous for over the last few seasons. Show the nation that loud can be classy and supportive.
I want to thank the student body and your support of this program and the difference you make. I know that you understand what a big part of our success you truly are and how important to our future you are.
Thursday night's game is not about Duke; it's about Virginia Tech. I tell our team that, in the ACC, every game is important and that the next game is the most important one on the schedule. The next game on our schedule just happens to be the fourth-ranked team in the country.
The home-court advantage that you have worked so hard to create over the last several years is an integral part of the puzzle. We work hard every day, both on and off the court, but we need your support. We cannot do it without you. We need you in the Cassell on Thursday night and for every game this year and every year.
Last week in USA Today, John Feinstein listed his 10 great places to get pumped for NCAA action. To no surprise, Cassell Coliseum made the list. People around the country know what a special place Cassell Coliseum has become.
So far this season, we have played just one of our conference games at home. Though we have had some success away from home, there is certainly no place like home.
Cassell Coliseum is a truly special place. It's not because of the popcorn, or the seats, it's because of you. You make this place one of the toughest arenas to visit in all of college basketball.
I know that on Thursday night, our team will be ready for another very tough ACC opponent. Will you be ready? Come early and be ready to leave hoarse and happy. I'll see you in the Cassell on Thursday.
Seth Greenberg
men's basketball coach |
