Kickoff time announced for Virginia Tech-Alabama season-opener

WDBJ7 Web Staff WDBJ7

12:54 p.m. EST, March 5, 2013

ATLANTA, Ga.—

Kickoff time for Virginia Tech’s season-opener against defending national champion Alabama has been announced.

The game will start at 5:30 p.m. and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. The Hokies take on the Crimson Tide Aug. 31 in Atlanta.

Virginia Tech and Alabama played in 2009 in Atlanta, with the Crimson Tide rallying for a 34-24 win.

Click here for more information about the game.

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USMC Mustang RET at 9:14 AM March 06, 2013

GO HOKIES . You beat ALA at last meeting.

Gandolfs at 6:21 PM March 05, 2013

Considering the Hokies staff salary was $ 4.39 million in 2012 and Sabans salary alone was about $ 5.3 million it's hardly apples to apples.

Obviously the Crimson Tide has more money to spend on players both above the table and under the table.

vietnamvet at 2:05 PM March 05, 2013

This story is a waste of space! Nlow, let's watch the Frank Beamer worshipers crawl out of the woodwork!

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