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Lane Stadium

Lane Stadium. Kyle Begley. Self taken picture of Labor Day game vs. Georgia Tech. Why Lane Stadium?. I choose Lane Stadium because I’m now a Hokie and I’m a diehard sports fanatic.

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Lane Stadium

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  1. Lane Stadium Kyle Begley Self taken picture of Labor Day game vs. Georgia Tech. Lane Stadium

  2. Why Lane Stadium? • I choose Lane Stadium because I’m now a Hokie and I’m a diehard sports fanatic. • I’m also very interested in the tradition and history behind Virginia Tech, and this project was an excellent opportunity to do so. Lane Stadium

  3. History of Lane Stadium1 • April 1964: Construction begins • Oct 2, 1965: First Varsity football game; 9-7 win over William and Mary • Oct 23, 1965: Stadium dedicated to Edward Lane • Summer 1968: Construction complete; original capacity of 35,050, $3.5 million dollars spent. • 1980: Additional seats added, capacity up to 52,500 • 1982: First nationally televised game, Tech wins 21-14 over UVa. • 1994-2001: Yearly renovations and additions Lane Stadium 1 Lane Stadium/Worsham Field

  4. Present Day Lane Stadium • Home of the Virginia Tech Hokies • Capacity: 65,6321 • 15th Toughest stadium to play2 • Hokies have a 186-67-6 record in Lane Stadium1 • Helped Hokies to 8 straight (and counting) 10 win seasons1 Lane Stadium 1 Lane Stadium/Worsham Field 2 E. Holden

  5. VT wins since 20023 Lane Stadium 3 Virginia Tech Website

  6. Traditions and Such Lane Stadium

  7. Fact and Figures1 • Playing field is called Worsham Field • Donated over $1 million to universities Second Century Campaign • Original construction cost a total of $3.5 million • Recent renovations cost as much as $52.5 million • Hokies have a 186-67-6 record in Lane Stadium. • More information: http://www.hokiesports.com/football/lanestadium.html Lane Stadium 1 Lane Stadium/Worsham Field

  8. Picture at a Game (vs. GT 9/3/12) Lane Stadium That’s me on the right!

  9. Citations • Football. Virginia Tech. Retrieved September 8, 2012 from http://www.unirel.vt.edu/history/athletics/football.html. • Holden, E. (August 15, 2012). Yahoo Sports. College Football’s Top 25 Toughest Places to Play. Retrieved September 9, 2012, from http://sports.yahoo.com/news/college-footballs-top-25-toughest-places-play-204600964--ncaaf.html • Lane Stadium/Worsham Field. Hokie Sports. Retrieved September 8, 2012 from http://www.hokiesports.com/football/lanestadium.html. Lane Stadium

  10. Feedback • I found this project very helpful for refreshing on some old PP topics, while helping me to learn new tools. • New topics to me included: • Adding a table • Adding a graph • SmartArt Lane Stadium

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