Virginia Tech wrestling hosted their first two open mat sessions prior to the Liberty and Boston College games, giving Virginia Tech fans a chance to see the 2017 squad for the first time, including the new freshmen. The wrestling mats were rolled out on the artificial turf as a part of the Hokie Village and wrestlers and coaches alike interacted and showed off for the crowd.
Outside practice was a blast for sure! #Hokies pic.twitter.com/uWQKXJe2nQ
— DEGEN (@jarrettdegen) September 5, 2016
Assistant coach Mike Zadick in particular spent time with young fans, after getting double legged numerous times.
Thanks @mikezadick for being such a great guy! You made Clay's day! pic.twitter.com/alg0UDO6Dp
— HokieNurse (@Robbins174) September 5, 2016
Former Virginia Tech wrestler Devin Carter also posed for some pictures between drills.
Pretty sure we've been taking this photo with his hero @DevinCarter141 for at least four years pic.twitter.com/9ZrLh0kwv6
— Joey Stiltner (@joeyvt) September 3, 2016
All, time and place change, now meeting at 915 outside merryman as practice will be in the room.