Laura Osborne-Hammond at Roanoke. Headlines scream at us daily. Columnists spend hours on new twists for their columns. Television commentators examine all possible aspects of this season.
Decorations abound on sweatshirts, automobiles and houses.
Flags are flying everywhere. We are preparing in Southwest Virginia for the big one. It looks like the Hokies will play in the Sugar Bowl after all. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. School children, alumni, family pets, even die-hard UVa fans have joined the frenzy.