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Virginia Tech QB Ethan Grunkemeyer is on pace to rewrite the Hokies' record book

If you've watched the Hokies this fall, you've seen Ethan Grunkemeyer stay cool.

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Grunkemeyer is chasing the Hokies' single-season passing record

2,140 yardsGrunkemeyer's passing yards this season

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Grunkemeyer's passing yards this season2,140 yards
Jerod Evans' 2016 record3,546 yards

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Hokies QB Grunkemeyer chases records; Tuesday's ballot has three amendments

Plus, men's soccer heads into the ACC Tournament ranked No. 6.

The TLDR

  1. Hokies QB Ethan Grunkemeyer is on pace to rewrite the record book
  2. Tuesday's ballot has three amendments, a Senate race and Pulaski questions
  3. Men's soccer beat Syracuse and enters the ACC Tournament ranked No. 6
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