2009 Chick-fil-A Bowl: Va. Tech-Tennessee

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2009 Chick-fil-A Bowl: Va. Tech-Tennessee

Photos from the 2009 Chick-fil-A Bowl: Va. Tech-Tennessee in Atlanta, Georgia.

Virginia Tech receiver Danny Coale (19) gets past Tennessee defensive back Art Evans (25) for a long reception, setting up a touchdown for a 14-0 lead during 2nd quarter action of the Chick-fil-A Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009.

Virginia Tech tailback Ryan Williams (34) is caught with a shirt tail tackle by Tennessee linebacker Herman Lathers (34).

Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) runs for yardage on a quarterback keeper.

Virginia Tech receiver Jarrett Boykin (81) is brought down by Tennessee defenders Rico McCoy (5, center) and Janzen Jackson (15).

Tennessee running back Montario Hardesty (2, center) celebrates his touchdown with teammates Rico McCoy (5) and Vladimir Richard (51) during 2nd quarter action against Virginia Tech.

Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton (8, center) gets a pass off under pressure from Virginia Tech defensive end Jason Worilds (6) during 1st half action.

Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5, in white) is buried by Tennessee defenders.

Virginia Tech flanker # 11 Dyrell Roberts is stopped just short of the endzone by Tennesseedefensive back # 41 Dennis Rogan during 4th quarter action.

Virginia Tech linebacker # 26 Cody Grimm sacks Tennessee quarterback # 8 Jonathan Crompton for a 12-yard loss during 2nd half action.

Virginia Tech tailback # 34 Ryan Williams leaps over the pile for extra yardage on a touchdown drive against Tennessee during 2nd half action.

Tennessee quarterback #8 Jonathan Crompton fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Virginia Tech defenders.

Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer gets dunked by tight end # 8 Greg Boone as they defeat Tennessee 37-14 at the Chick-fil-A Bowl.

Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer looks on as defensive end # 47 Nekos Brown hoists the trophy after defeating Tennessee 37-14.

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Virginia Tech receiver Danny Coale (19) gets past Tennessee defensive back Art Evans (25) for a long reception, setting up a touchdown for a 14-0 lead during 2nd quarter action of the Chick-fil-A Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009.

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