Normally, the team would leave the game and go directly to the airport and immediately fly back to Roanoke. But repair work currently underway at the Roanoke airport prohibits Saturday night charter arrivals. The Hokie team will spend one more night in Pittsburgh. At the hotel players mingle with families, friends and fans. Of course, the post game meal is being served.
Most players grab a quick bite and go their own way.
Some head downtown to celebrate the victory. The end of daylight savings time meant one more hour of revelry or perhaps one more hour of sleep. I opted for sleep. More players showed up for the Sunday continental breakfast than on Saturday. I noticed Michael Vick sitting at a table talking with teammates.