I'll buy a ticket however I can't go, I have to work.

I requested the night off and got it so I will be there

Mikey, I think its great that you are buying a ticket even though you can't attend

ok I'm a nice guy just PLEASE don't tell anyone... I DO have a reputation to uphold !

I think there are a number of opposing players and coaches who would take issue with that statement!

And refs. Don't forget the refs Pattie

IM gonna try to come. Work is hectic right now. I'll have to see what's going on with the wife and kids and see if we can work something out.

This announcement was all over WRVA news today, sometimes even with a clip of comments by coach Cowlishaw.

I suggest buying early, not at the gate, and getting there early. I think this could be a record breaker if that kind of exposure to the event continues.

According to my Google alerts email, there was something ("Tech to play Kickers in benefit game Tuesday") about the game on the T-D site yesterday, but apparently it got lost with the new site launch. The Hokies have a press release about the match on their site:
Richmond Kickers to host Hokies in exhibition benefit match
Proceeds will go to Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, two MLS teams to hold fundraisers

Pattie, it was actually accessible from the "new" site but only briefly. I didn't bother posting it at the time because it was just a rehash of the press release itself. The next time I went back, the clickable link was gone.

Its going to take me awhile to get used to their (the TD's) new site

I'm glad this is getting exposure

If they are selling them at the office, I plan on picking up some today.

so... whose colours are you wearing and which team are you cheering for?

Cheering for the Kickers, of course.

As far as colors, that too is an easy choice for me as I don't have anything orange or maroon. I might see if I can find/make some type of ribbon to wear though

Cheering for the Kickers , in spirit, wearing... I dont know something inkable LOL

Shelly just told me they will be selling tickets at the trailer at tomorrows game.

I will be wearing hokie colors and cheering for both teams.

Trying to get a group to come up from SE Virginia. Great thing you guys are doing! Maybe I'll bring the JR Cup!

Kickers win 3-2. The game wasn't as close as the score. It was pretty much Pros against Collage players. Not to take anything away from the Tech players.

It was a big crowd. VERRY pro Hokes.

Second half many subs for the Kickers.

Mike Burk man of the match. All over the pitch. GREAT goal off a Nutter- unassisted.

Good night for the Kickers, maybe we'll get a few more fans.

Cooter and the crew worked for free-nice of them.
Good Job. I'll rate them one half seeing eye dogs(Mike wasn't there).

All in all a good night to enjoy Futbol.

Especially since over $20,000 was raised.

No article in the newspaper today that I could find. Just a couple of pics.

I just read the press release and wanted to say congratulations to the Kickers for putting on a wonderful event that surely touched many in your community, and will undoubtedly benefit the victims of last months tragedy.

I may be far away, but I haven't forgotten about you all!

Amanda

it was a great game. lots of people, lots of money for a good cause, and nice for a change to cheer for both teams! that kid #12 for tech was awesome. and he's only a sophmore.

also, it was cool to see shramm #9 (schramm can also be used as a verb, such as "man, charlotte just got schrammed!" so i'm hoping he gets more playing time) and #20 who i thought was bulow but now i don't think so. i thought i heard the announcer say freddy smith? somebody fill me in. we seem to have an endless amount of good/fast/talented mid-fielders/forwards. jaman played well, too. i could go on and on.

any of you guys thinking about going down to wilmington on saturday?

You are right, #20 was Freddy Smith.

We had 3 new guys last night:

#25 - Garth Juckem (who started)
#20 - Wilfred (Freddy) Smith (came in for Burke at the start of the 2nd)
#4 - Eric Szeszycki (came in for Juckem in the 80 minute

thanks for the info, suz!

I read about the match and it's good to see the Kickers honoring VT. I'm glad to see soccer(both Richmond and MLS Houston) reaching out to help VT.

Luvmysoccer, I'll have photos of Mark up later; hopefully within about 45 minutes but Fotki has been giving me so many problems today it may not be until sometime tomorrow

It's good to hear from you Amanda! You're only far away in distance. We know you are still here in spirit! (By the way, does Clint know?)

It was a fun experience last night and the mood was great. I had many people (like Suz!) "overpay" their ticket price to increase their donation. I'm very proud of the Kickers and the fans for making the night a success!

Looks like the Kickers raised more than the Dynamo (not that this is a competition, but kudos to the Kickers staff and everyone who came the other night). From HokieSports.com:
Pro soccer clubs raise nearly $40,000 for Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund
Men's soccer team battles Richmond Kickers before 4,000 fans

My match photos are up:
http://public.fotki.com/pattiea/soc/2007/070501/

I'm selling these just above cost (that way, Fotki tells me I have to upload the full-size original if anyone places an order), so if you purchase photos from this album, please consider making a donation to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund:
http://www.vt.edu/tragedy/memorial_fund.php

Photos are finally up

05012007 Kickers vs Va Tech - Exhibition

These are strictly game photos. I do have photos from warm-up, crowd shots, player introductions, presentation of the plaque, etc, that I will eventually get uploaded also - though probably in their own album.

I wasn't that happy with these photos overall though I did manage to luck out and get some fairly good shots too

Misc. Shots from Va Tech Exhibition Game

*Warm-Ups
*Crowd Shots
*Player Introductions
*Presentation of Plague
*Roo
*Half Time Activities