2004 Virginia Tech Hokies football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 2004 Virginia Tech Hokies 2004 Virginia Tech NC State wide right.jpg 275 Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division ACC 10 10 10–3 7–1 Frank Beamer 18th Bryan Stinespring 3rd Pro-style Bud Foster 10th 4–4 Lane Stadium ACC champion Sugar Bowl L 13–16 vs. Auburn The 2004 Virginia Tech Hokies football team represented the Virginia Tech in the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. Virginia Tech won the Atlantic Coast Conference championship in its inaugural year in the conference, running off a streak of eight straight wins to end the regular season after a 2–2 start. Tech posted a 10–3 record and finished 10th in the final Associated Press after losing to undefeated Auburn in the Sugar Bowl. The team's head coach was Frank Beamer, who was named ACC Coach of the Year.2004-12-10 Beamer, Miller honored; Tech coach, U.Va. end get league, national honors.... E1 Richmond Times-Dispatch https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-beamer-miller-h/137609625/ 2023-12-29 Tech was led on the field by quarterback Bryan Randall, who was named ACC player of the year.2004-12-11 Randall's tally tops 21 The Roanoke Times https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-randalls-tally-tops/137610397/ 2023-12-29 Virginia Tech began the season unranked nationally, and picked sixth in the ACC's preseason poll,2004-12-10 Beamer, Miller honored; Tech coach, U.Va. end get league, national honors.... E1 Richmond Times-Dispatch https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-beamer-miller-h/137609625/ 2023-12-29 having lost five of its last seven games the previous season. The Hokies faced a daunting schedule, beginning with a nationally televised game against the defending national co-champion USC Trojans. That game, known as the BCA Classic, was the first NCAA college football game of the year, and would be followed by a tough conference schedule. Schedule 2004 AP Eastern August 28 7:40 p.m. l y y USC 1 FedExField Landover, MD BCA Classic ESPN 13–24 91,665 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30890709/usc_v_vt_2004_football/ Trojans get a scare and a victory Barnhart Tony August 29, 2004 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution May 2, 20192004-08-29 Bush delivers in D. C. ...holds off a surprising Tech team 25 The Roanoke Times https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-bush-delivers-in-d-c/137559396/ 2023-12-282004-08-29 Hokies vs. USC C10 Richmond Times-Dispatch https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-hokies-vs-usc/137559989/ 2023-12-28 September 11 1:00 p.m. w y Western Michigan Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA 63–0 65,115 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30891618/western_michigan_v_vt_2004/ Hokies whip Western to snap losing streak September 12, 2004 Staunton News Leader May 2, 20192004-09-12 Slaughters rule: Hokies freshmen have a day to remember in their home debuts D1 Richmond Times-Dispatch https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-slaughters-rule/137573605/ 2023-12-282004-09-12 Blowout Saturday; An unblemished series for Tech 27 The Roanoke Times https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-blowout-saturday-an-u/137573292/ 2023-12-28 September 18 12:00 p.m. w Duke Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA JPS 41–17 65,115 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31179159/virginia_tech_vs_duke_football_2004/ Virginia Tech cleans up on doormat Duke September 19, 2004 Staunton New Leader May 2, 20192004-09-19 Breeze in Blacksburg; New ACC member finds that everything works against Duke C1 Richmond Times-Dispatch https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-breeze-in-blacks/137574439/ 2023-12-282004-09-19 New era uncorked; VT scores 31 straight points ...first ACC victory 27 The Roanoke Times https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-new-era-uncorked-vt-s/137574070/ 2023-12-28 September 25 12:00 p.m. l NC State Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA ESPN 16–17 65,115 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31179235/virginia_tech_vs_n_c_state_football/ Virginia Tech boots its chance to escape 'Pack September 26, 2004 Staunton News Leader2004-09-26 A kick in the pants; {VT} gains just 192 yards total and 36 yards rushing against {NC State} 29 The Roanoke Times https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-a-kick-in-the-pants/137587894/ 2023-12-292004-09-26 Wide-right blues at Tech; NC State wins when passes misses from 43 yards as time expires C1 Richmond Times-Dispatch https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-wide-right-blues/137588179/ 2023-12-29 October 2 12:00 p.m. w y West Virginia 6 Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA rivalry ESPN 19–13 65,115 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30905246/west_va_vs_vt_2004/ Hokies pay back Mountaineers October 3, 2004 Staunton News Leader May 2, 20192004-10-03 Back to basics; Tech returns to Beamerball to avoid falling below .500... payback to sixth...WVU 27 The Roanoke Times https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-back-to-basics-tech-r/137695698/ 2023-12-302004-10-03 Special delivery; Fuller's blocked-kick return, four Pace FGs, tight defense lift Tech C1 Richmond Times-Dispatch https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-special-delivery/137696054/ 2023-12-30 October 9 12:00 p.m. w y Wake Forest Groves Stadium Winston-Salem, NC JPS 17–10 32,433 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31119188/vt_vs_wake_forest_football_2004/ Imoh leads Hokies to first ACC road win October 10, 2004 Asheville Citizen Times May 4, 20192004-10-10 Tech shows tight stuff; For second straight weekend, the Hokies pull out a close victory C1 Richmond Times-Dispatch https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-tech-shows-tight/137838860/ 2024-01-012004-10-10 Saving best for last; QB Randall leads winning drive, Tech defense makes final stand 25 The Roanoke Times https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-saving-best-for-last/137839633/ 2024-01-01 October 16 Friday 1:00 p.m. w y Florida A&M Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA 62–0 65,115 2004-10-17 Hokies get to catch breath: {VT... builds} 48-0 halftime lead and managing to go without a punt https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-hokies-get-to-catch-br/138938420/ 2024-01-17 The Roanoke Times 25https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31119269/vt_vs_florida_am_football_2004/ Virginia Tech smacks Florida A&M Kahn Chris October 17, 2004 Asheville Citizen-Times May 4, 20042004-10-17 Hokies devour a treat: A Division I-AA team, Florida A&M is served as homecoming fare https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-hokies-devour-a/138938684/ 2024-01-17 Richmond Times-Dispatch C1 October 28 Thursday 7:30 p.m. w y 22 Georgia Tech Bobby Dodd Stadium Atlanta, GA rivalry ESPN 34–20 48,398 2004-10-29 4th-quarter blitz: Randall leads stunning rally https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-4th-quarter-blitz-ra/138938837/ 2024-01-17 The Roanoke Times 192004-10-29 The late show: Virginia Tech stuns Georgia Tech with 25 points in the fourth quarter https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-the-late-show/138939036/ 2024-01-17 Richmond Times-Dispatch E1https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31129236/vt_vs_georgia_tech_football_2004/ Virginia Tech pulls out win Newberry Paul October 29, 2004 The Carlisle (PA) Sentinel May 5, 2019 November 6 12:00 p.m. w y 18 North Carolina Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC ESPN2 27–24 2004-11-07 Tied on title track: Davis' late clutch sack helps Tech nip UNC, stay deadlocked atop ACC https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-tied-on-title-tr/138940788/ 2024-01-17 Richmond Times-Dispatch C12004-11-07 Hokies grind it out: Heel's toe come up short against Tech https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-hokies-grind-it-out/138940996/ 2024-01-17 The Roanoke Times 27https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31129282/vt_vs_unc_football_2004/ Hokies hold of Heels when kick falls short November 7, 2004 The Staunton News Ledger May 5, 2019 58,000 November 18 Thursday 7:30 p.m. w 15 Maryland Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA ESPN 55–6 65,115 2004-11-19 Prime-time pummeling: Hokies score early and often off Terrapins' turnovers in ACC rout https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-prime-time-pumme/139017493/ 2024-01-18 Richmond Times-Dispatch E12004-11-19 Terrapins soup: Hokies win big to keep ACC lead https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-terrapins-soup-hokie/139017028/ 2024-01-18 The Roanoke Times 6https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31129337/vt_vs_maryland_football_2004/ Hokies take another step to ACC title, BCS Bowl: Virginia Tech cashes in first-half turnovers for sixth straight win November 19, 2004 Austin American Statesman May 5, 2019 November 27 1:00 p.m. w 11 Virginia 16 Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA rivalry ABC 24–10 65,115 2004-11-28 High Tech: With their conquest of Virginia, Hokies will meet Miami for BCS bowl berth https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-high-tech-with/139024297/ 2024-01-18 Richmond Times-Dispatch C12004-11-28 First impressions: ACC rookie Tech claims share of title https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-first-impressions-ac/139024783/ 2024-01-18 The Roanoke Times 23https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31129415/vt_vs_virginia_football_2004/ Va. Tech closes in on ACC title: Hokies defeat Virginia 24-10, can wrap up crown with Miami win November 28, 2004 Baltimore Sun May 5, 2019 December 4 1:00 p.m. w y 10 Miami (FL) 9 Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL rivalry ABC 16–10 62,205 2004-12-05 ACC champions: Hokies claim crown on road https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-acc-champions-hokies/139025180/ 2024-01-18 The Roanoke Times 292004-12-05 Happy berth day]: Tech defense delivers ACC title and a probable spot in the Sugar Bowl https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-happy-berth-day/139025616/ 2024-01-18 Richmond Times-Dispatch C1https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31278346/virginia_tech_vs_miami_football_2004/ Virginia Tech tops Miamia; 1st ACC title is Sugar sweet, 16-10 December 5, 2004 Baltimore Sun May 5, 2019 January 3 Monday, 2005 8:00 pm l y y 9 Auburn 3 Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, LA Sugar Bowl ABC 13–16 77,349 2005-01-04 Maroon & blue: Hurt by missed opportunities, Virginia Tech falls short against Auburt https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-maroon-blue/139025976/ 2024-01-18 Richmond Times-Dispatch E12005-01-04 Midnight strikes: Tech's hope of rally falls short https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-midnight-strikes-tec/139026281/ 2024-01-18 The Roanoke Times 15https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31278530/virginia_tech_vs_auburn_football_2004/ Auburn tops Virginia Tech to finish 13-0 season: No. 3 Tigers still have slim title hopes after 16-13 Sugar Bowl Victory Newberry Paul January 4, 2005 Baltimore Sun May 5, 2019 Rankings 2004 NCAA Division I-A football rankings AP 0 15 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 23 22 18 16 15 11 10 9 10 Coaches 0 15 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 22 22 18 16 15 11 11 9 10 BCS 7 14 25 22 20 18 15 14 12 8 ACC membership Virginia Tech had been spurned by the original seven ACC members in May 1953 when the charter schools broke off from the Southern Conference.1974-12-01 Two European groups announce new awards http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3129061 Physics Today 27 12 79 10.1063/1.3129061 0031-9228 subscription The University of Virginia, which had left the Southern Conference in the 1930s, was added to the original seven in October 1953. In December of that year, a proposal to invite Virginia Tech and West Virginia, made by the University of North Carolina, was tabled.1953-12-05 Virginia officially taken into recently formed ACC; Bid to invited WVU, VPI nixed 8 The Roanoke Times https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-virginia-officially-ta/137636436/ 2023-12-29 In 1977, Tech's application to the conference was put forward by UVA, Duke, and Clemson, but rejected.1977-05-03 Tech fails in ACC bid 14 The Roanoke Times https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-tech-fails-in-acc-bid/137637541/ 2023-12-29 BCA Classic Tech lost to eventual BCS National Champion USC at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, 24–13, losing the lead late in the third quarter. Regular season After a 63–0 shellacking of Western Michigan, Tech played its first ever ACC game on September 18, against Duke. Tech prevailed 41–17 in Lane Stadium.https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=242620259 https://web.archive.org/web/20160915052721/http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=242620259 dead September 15, 2016 Duke vs. Virginia Tech - Game Recap - September 18, 2004 - ESPN ESPN November 28, 2010 The Hokies dropped to 2–2 following a 17–16 home loss to NC State, in which the Hokies missed a would-be winning field goal as time expired. The team then needed to win five of its next eight games to extend its eleven season streak of playing in a post-season bowl game. After reeling off three straight wins, including a 19–13 squeaker over then #7 West Virginia, the Hokies' fortunes looked bleak in the fourth quarter of their game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta on ESPN Thursday night college football. Tech was down 14–0 at one point and trailed 20–12 with 5:28 left in the fourth quarter. Tech racked up 22 unanswered points to complete the comeback against the Yellow Jackets.http://www.hokiesports.com/football/sugarbowl05.mg.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20180522013153/http://www.hokiesports.com/football/sugarbowl05.mg.pdf 2018-05-22 , p. 63, retrieved November 28, 2010. Tech would go on to win their remaining regular-season games, including a 24–10 win over then #16 Virginia in Lane Stadium and a 16–10 away victory over then #9 Miami, to clinch the ACC Championship. As ACC champions, Virginia Tech was awarded a bid to the 2005 Sugar Bowl, a Bowl Championship Series game in New Orleans, Louisiana. Virginia Tech faced Auburn, a team that had gone undefeated in the regular season but was denied a bid to the national championship game by virtue of its lower rank in the BCS poll. In a game that was not decided until the final two minutes,"Auburn 16, Virginia Tech 13", January 3, 2005. Hokiesports.com — Accessed July 21, 2007. Virginia Tech lost to Auburn 16–13. Virginia Tech defense thumb|upright|Linebacker Vince Hall was one of the stars of the Virginia Tech defense. At the conclusion of the regular season, Virginia Tech's defense was ranked third nationally in scoring defense (12.6 points allowed per game), fourth in total defense (269.5 total yards allowed per game) and fifth in pass defense (149.8 passing yards allowed per game).Va. Tech gets its focus back Andy Gardiner, USA Today. December 28, 2004. Accessed June 22, 2008. The Tech defense featured two highly regarded cornerbacks, Jimmy Williams and Eric Green, who finished the regular season with 50 tackles and 31 tackles, respectively. Williams also had four interceptions (the most on the team), including one returned for a touchdown,2005 Sugar Bowl Virginia Tech Media Guide https://web.archive.org/web/20180522013153/http://www.hokiesports.com/football/sugarbowl05.mg.pdf 2018-05-22 (PDF) "Eric Green" Virginia Tech Sports Information, December 2004. Blacksburg, Virginia. Page 31 and was named first-team All-ACC. Green, meanwhile, had one interception.2005 Sugar Bowl Virginia Tech Media Guide https://web.archive.org/web/20180522013153/http://www.hokiesports.com/football/sugarbowl05.mg.pdf 2018-05-22 (PDF) "Eric Green" Virginia Tech Sports Information, December 2004. Blacksburg, Virginia. Page 17 Auburn wide receiver Courtney Taylor praised the two players highly in an interview before the game, saying, "Those cornerbacks are amazing to me every time I look at them. I think, 'God, those guys are very athletic.' We're going to have our hands full."December 2023 Linebacker Mikal Baaqee was first on the team in tackles, recording 63 during the regular season.2005 Sugar Bowl Virginia Tech Media Guide https://web.archive.org/web/20180522013153/http://www.hokiesports.com/football/sugarbowl05.mg.pdf 2018-05-22 (PDF) "Eric Green" Virginia Tech Sports Information, December 2004. Blacksburg, Virginia. Page 11 Fellow linebacker Vince Hall ranked second, with 62. On the defensive line, defensive tackle Jonathan Lewis was considered a key player. Though limited by a cast protecting a broken pinky finger suffered during Virginia Tech's game against Virginia, Lewis was expected to continue to perform well. Heading into the Sugar Bowl, Lewis had 38 tackles, including 10 tackles for loss and four sacks.https://archive.today/20120908000505/http://www.roanoke.com/sports/vtfootball/wb/xp-16178 Lewis now one of the big guys Randy King, The Roanoke Times. December 30, 2004. Accessed June 21, 2008. Also on the defensive line was Darryl Tapp, who led the team in sacks, tackles for loss, and quarterback hurries.2005 Sugar Bowl Virginia Tech Media Guide https://web.archive.org/web/20180522013153/http://www.hokiesports.com/football/sugarbowl05.mg.pdf 2018-05-22 (PDF) "Eric Green" Virginia Tech Sports Information, December 2004. Blacksburg, Virginia. Pages 29–30 Tapp earned first-team All-ACC honors and had 55 tackles and one interception during the regular season. Virginia Tech offense Heading into the Sugar Bowl, the Virginia Tech offense was led by quarterback Bryan Randall, who completed 149 of 268 passes (55.6 percent) for 1,965 yards, 19 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He also rushed for 466 yards and held Tech career records for total offense and passing yards. His 37 consecutive starts also are a school mark for a quarterback.https://archive.today/20130201101005/http://www.roanoke.com/sports/college/wb/xp-15537 Double redemption Mark Berman, The Roanoke Times. December 17, 2004. Accessed June 21, 2008. In the preseason, Randall competed for the first-string quarterback spot with Marcus Vick until the latter was suspended from Tech for a semester after a criminal conviction.Quarterback would contend to start The Associated Press, ESPN.com. December 31, 2004. Accessed June 22, 2008. In the weeks leading up to the Sugar Bowl, Randall was named the Virginia Division I Offensive Player of the Year by the Roanoke Times and was named the ACC Player of the Year.2005 Sugar Bowl Virginia Tech Media Guide https://web.archive.org/web/20180522013153/http://www.hokiesports.com/football/sugarbowl05.mg.pdf 2018-05-22 (PDF) "Bryan Randall" Virginia Tech Sports Information, December 2004. Blacksburg, Virginia. Page 27 Tech's rushing offense featured two running backs who shared time on the field: Mike Imoh and Cedric Humes. During the regular season, Imoh rushed the ball 152 times for 704 yards, an average of 4.6 yards per carry. He scored four touchdowns and set a school record for rushing yards in a game when he ran for 243 yards in Virginia Tech's game against North Carolina.2005 Sugar Bowl Virginia Tech Media Guide https://web.archive.org/web/20180522013153/http://www.hokiesports.com/football/sugarbowl05.mg.pdf 2018-05-22 (PDF) "Mike Imoh" Virginia Tech Sports Information, December 2004. Blacksburg, Virginia. Page 20 Humes was on the field slightly less than Imoh, but earned 595 yards and five touchdowns on 124 carries.2005 Sugar Bowl Virginia Tech Media Guide https://web.archive.org/web/20180522013153/http://www.hokiesports.com/football/sugarbowl05.mg.pdf 2018-05-22 (PDF) "Cedric Humes" Virginia Tech Sports Information, December 2004. Blacksburg, Virginia. Page 19 Tech offensive tackle Jimmy Martin was expected to play in the game after recovering from a high ankle sprain. On special teams, Tech's Jim Davis blocked three field goals during the regular season, and teammate Darryl Tapp blocked a punt. Tech's success on special teams was at least partially due to head coach Frank Beamer's emphasis on that aspect of the game, a strategy known as "Beamerball." Due to Tech's acumen on special teams, Auburn was forced to spend extra time in preparing its special teams to face Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl.Auburn's special teams prepared Scripps-Howard News Service, ESPN.com. December 26, 2004. Accessed June 20, 2008. The Sugar Bowl was a homecoming for Tech punter Vinnie Burns, who played high school football 15 mi km 0 from the Louisiana Superdome, site of the Sugar Bowl. In addition, Burns' father, Ronnie Burns, was a longtime Sugar Bowl committee member, and Vinnie committed to attend Virginia Tech while the Hokies were in New Orleans to play in the 2000 Sugar Bowl, that year's national championship game.https://archive.today/20130201094131/http://www.roanoke.com/sports/vtfootball/wb/xp-15651 Burns returns to roots Randy King, The Roanoke Times, December 19, 2004. Accessed June 2, 2008. Personnel thumb|right|The Hokies take on USC in the BCA Classic. Coaching staff Position Name First year at VT First year in current position Head coach Frank Beamer 1987 1987 Associate head coach and running backs coach Billy Hite 1978 2001 Offensive coordinator and offensive line Bryan Stinespring 1990 2002 Defensive coordinator and inside linebackers Bud Foster 1987 1995 Wide receivers Tony Ball 1998 1998 Strong safety, Outside linebackers, and Recruiting Coordinator Jim Cavanaugh 1996 2002 Quarterbacks Kevin Rogers 2002 2002 Tight ends and Offensive tackles Danny Pearman 1998 1998 Defensive backs Lorenzo Ward 1999 1999 Defensive line Charley Wiles 1996 1996 Roster Quarterback 3  Bryan Randall – Senior 7  Sean Glennon – Freshman 13 Lance Goff – RS Senior 14 Cory Holt – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Tailback    Brandon Ore – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 20 Mike Imoh – JuniorCedric Humes started the first four games and Mike Imoh started the others. 27 Justin Hamilton – RS Junior 32 Cedric Humes – RS Junior 34 George Bell – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 44 John Candelas – Junior Flanker    Justin Born – 10px|Redshirt Freshman  4 Eddie Royal – Freshman 12 Richard Johnson – Senior 39 Jeremy Gilchrist – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 87 David Clowney – Sophomore Split end 16 Chris Clifton – RS JuniorClifton was also the emergency quarterback 17 Josh Morgan – Freshman 19 Josh Hyman – RS FreshmanJosh Hyman began the season at flanker, then moved to split end for the remainder of the season. 41 Chris Albright – Sophomore 80 Robert Parker – RS Sophomore 81 Justin Harper – Freshman 88 Michael Malone – RS Sophomore Fullback    Billy Gorham – Freshman    Mike Green – Freshman 43 John Kinzer – RS Freshman 37 Jesse Allen – RS Sophomore 39 Carlton Weatherford – RS Freshman Tight end 83 Maurice Reevey – Freshmanhttp://www.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/uwire/020405aan.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110524204117/http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/uwire/020405aan.html dead May 24, 2011 Former Virginia Tech football player charged with stalking Collegiate Times 83 Matt Roan – RS Freshman 85 Jared Mazzetta – RS Senior 89 Duane Brown – RS Freshman 90 Jeff King – RS Junior 92 Andrew Fleck – RS Sophomore Center    Kevin McGlothlin – Freshman 57 Tripp Carroll – RS Freshman 58 Ryan Shuman – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 66 Will Montgomery – RS Junior 69 Danny McGrath – RS Sophomore Offensive guard    Jared Horton – Freshman    Zac Lowe – Sophomore    John Massie – Freshman 50 Mike Parham – RS Sophomore 51 Matt Welsh – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 61 Reggie Butler – Junior 63 Rashad Ferebee – Junior 76 James Miller – Senior 72 Jason Murphy – RS Junior 77 Brandon Gore – RS Sophomore Offensive tackle    Mason Baggett – RS Sophomore 52 Jimmy Martin – Junior 67 Nick Marshman – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 74 Brandon Frye – RS Sophomore 79 Jon Dunn – RS Senior Defensive tackle    Scott King – Freshman 56 Jonathan Lewis – Junior 59 Barry Booker – RS Freshman 60 Chris Burnett – RS Sophomore 70 Kevin Lewis – RS Senior 71 Tim Sandidge – RS Junior 75 Kory Robertson – RS Freshman 86 Isaac Montgomery – RS Senior 91 Jason Lallis – RS Senior 95 Jim Davis – RS Senior 99 Carlton Powell – RS Freshman Defensive end    Greg Kezmarsky – Junior    David Martin – Freshman    Watson Stelly – Freshman 41 Jordan Trott – RS Junior 49 Chris Ellis – RS Freshman 54 Bob Ruff – Senior 55 Darryl Tapp – Junior 91 Jason Lallis – RS Senior 96 Noland Burchette – RS Sophomore Linebacker    D.J. Preston – Freshman  6 Andrew Bowman – 10px|Redshirt Freshman  9 Vince Hall – RS Freshman 11 Xavier Adibi – RS Freshman 33 Chad Cooper – Senior 35 Stevie Ray Lloyd – RS Freshman 36 Aaron Rouse – RS Sophomore 40 Blake Warren – RS Junior 42 James Anderson – RS Junior 45 Mikal Baaqee – RS Senior 47 Brett Warren – Freshman 48 Brandon Manning – RS Senior 86 Chad Grimm – Sophomore Free safety 8  Vincent Fuller – RS Senior 28 Corey Gordon – RS Freshman 31 Mike Daniels – RS Senior Rover    Derrick Burks – Freshman    Purnell Sturdivant – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 22 James Griffin – Senior 24 D.J. Walton – RS Junior 26 Kent Hicks – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 30 Cary Wade – RS Sophomore 82 Brendan Hill – RS Sophomore 94 Jake Patten – Sophomore Cornerback  1 Eric Green – RS Senior  2 Jimmy Williams – Junior 15 Roland Minor – RS Freshman 18 Brandon Flowers – Freshman 21 Chris Caesar – 10px|Redshirt RS Sophomore 25 D.J. Parker – Freshman 26 Ryan Hash – RS Sophomore 29 Brian McPherson – RS Sophomore 47 Theodore Miller – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 97 Cory Price – Sophomore Snapper    Bart McMillin – RS Freshman 53 Nick Leeson – RS Sophomore 62 Travis Conway – RS Senior Punter 23 Nic Schmitt – RS Sophomore 38 Vinnie Burns – RS Senior Place kicker 46 Brandon Pace – RS Sophomore 92 Jud Dunlevy – RS Freshman 98 Jared Develli – FreshmanStarters are in bold and players who left the team are struck out 10px|Redshirt Players who sat out during 2004 ("redshirted") are indicated with a "red shirt" icon References Virginia Tech Category:Virginia Tech Hokies football seasons Category:Atlantic Coast Conference football champion seasons Virginia Tech Hokies football