Virginia Tech wary of East Carolina

Virginia Tech’s most lopsided victory in several years might have given the Hokies a bit of a swagger heading into this week, but then came some cautionary words about their not-so-stellar recent past against East Carolina.

The Pirates (2-1) of the American Athletic Conference have won two straight against the Hokies, and six in a row against Atlantic Coast Conference competition. That's more than enough to get the Hokies' attention.

The Hokies beat Boston College 49-0 last week, and first-year Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said it's not necessary to remind his players about the challenge the Pirates present because of the last two seasons.