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Save the Hokie Pokie

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Tito Alvarez
9 years ago

The Hokie Pokie is an example of what makes Virginia Tech such a great place! We all take things, like school and football, very seriously; but we also know how to have fun and just enjoy life. Keep this tradition alive.

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Anonymous
9 years ago

As an alum of the Highty-Tighties, this is a bad idea. Leave the Hokie Pokie alone.

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Kari
9 years ago

The Hokie Pokey is a beloved tradition. It's one of the things that makes VT football unique and fun! It's something the fans, alumni, and future generations look forward to at each game. It's abandoning the song "Enter the Sandman" entrance onto the field that gets the crowd and players pumped. Hoping this is just a joke, but if they are legit in contemplating this, I hope they reconsider and think hard before changing such an awesome tradition.

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Betty Baker
9 years ago

We want to keep our Hokie Pokie!!!

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Adrienne Wass
9 years ago

Don't take away the Hokie Pokie!

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Anonymous
9 years ago

Leave our traditions alone!!

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Charles Scott
9 years ago

I love the Hokie Pokie

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Anonymous
9 years ago

I'm a third generation Hokie, with very fond memories of doing the Hokie Pokie with my grandparents and hopes to continue it with my future children. Please keep this tradition alive!

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Jane
9 years ago

Tradition is very important to Hokies, you should know that already.

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Laura Smoot
9 years ago

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! Save the Hokie Pokie!!!!

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Christina Kimerle
9 years ago

I did the Hokie Pokie 2001-2005 and I am extremely disappointed that it will be removed from the GameDay energy! Entering the 4th quarter is a crucial time of the game, and the nergy from the Hokie Pokie needs to remain!!

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Robert Franks
9 years ago

Please don't get rid of the hokie pokie. It's a Virginia Tech football tradition.

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Anonymous
9 years ago

Please don't!'

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Leah
9 years ago

I loved the Hokie Pokie at the end of the 3rd when I went there! Keep the tradition alive. Class of 2003

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Alice Perdue
9 years ago

Please save it my children love it.

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Stephen Barry
9 years ago

Traditions don't become traditions by jerking them around. I like the idea of the special guest but this is the wrong thing I move to make room for it. Unless the guest leads the Hokie Pokie!

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Jeanne
9 years ago

Keep the tradition.

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Samantha Huff
9 years ago

This is a long-standing and beloved tradition. A light-hearted dance to make people smile and cheer is worth more than taking football more seriously. Fans already love the games, and enjoyment for the Hokie Pokie is part of that love.

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Chris Tully
9 years ago

Is this change a joke?!? What the heck is wrong with this tradition? It's brilliant. Shame on those looking to ditch it and make a name for themselves

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Bettina Wesloh
9 years ago

The Hokie Pokie IS what it's all about! Silly, fun, and NAMED JUST FOR US!!!! When I taught, we did the Hokie Pokie every Friday! I'm sure the kids just thought it was silly fun, I was trying to teach left and right - but it made me smile to know we were spreading Hokie pride! Heck, I'm planning on presenting the Hokie Pokie at an outreach event over Labor Day weekend! Keep the Hokie Pokie! It's our song, just like the "O" we sing in Baltimore during the national anthem & "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" during the 7th inning stretch at Oriole's games! Hokie Pokie rules!!!