When Virginia Tech hosted Old Dominion Saturday, tensions were high. The in-state rivals from opposite sides of the state have developed a contentious history in recent years, with the Hokies having won four of the previous seven meetings. After Old Dominion handed Virginia Tech a stinging loss a year ago, the Monarchs entered Saturday’s contest with an air of confidence.
As the game progressed, frustration levels continued to rise, resulting in several heated verbal exchanges before a physical altercation in the fourth quarter. Hokies offensive lineman Montavious Cunningham threw a punch that resulted in his ejection from the contest…