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2012 Russell Athletic Bowl: Virginia Tech unveils Sandy Hook memorial helmets [Photo]

| December 28, 2012 at 7:13 pm | 2 Comments

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Virginia Tech unveiled their specialty helmets for the 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl against Rutgers. The helmets are matte maroon and include a ribbon on the back in support of the recent shooting victims in Newtown, Connecticut. The Hokies feel a unique bond to the victims following the tragedy on the Va Tech campus several years ago.

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Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Willie Byrn (82) warms up before the Russell Athletic Bowl against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Citrus Bowl. (Rob Foldy-USA TODAY Sports)

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