1980 Peach Bowl Va. Tech - Miami

1/2/1981 The game was a showcase of prominent stars from the New River Valley. Mike Scharnus, wearing #21, started at safety for Tech, the legendary announcer Curt Gowdy repeatedly mispronounced his name. Sidney Snell, a Blacksburg standout, was the starting wingback, while Floyd County's own Lewis Stuart started as linebacker. Cyrus Lawrence from Southampton was the go-to player in Bill Dooley's renowned I formation. Meanwhile, Miami was led by quarterback Jim Kelly.