We are all Hokies

With Virginia Tech coming to town tonight, I'm reminded of a special poster hanging in my house, purchased at the APME silent auction this year.

"We are all Hokies" is the theme, and it's fitting.

Tonight the family of Penn State graduate and Bellefonte native Jeremy Herbstritt, killed in the shootings, will receive a special presentation, and the Bryce Jordan Center basketball crowd will honor victims.

It should be a great night and hope many fans can attend the 9:30 p.m. game, which will be televised on ESPN2.

I must admit, though, I'm jarred at the marketing approach coming out of Penn State and seen in an ad today promoting the game. "Light up the Hokies," is the theme, with fire around Hokies.

C'mon, that approach is not needed and is insensitive, and I'm not one who gets worked up easily.

Jeff Rice previews the game in his story today.