Virginia Tech beat Clemson 60-57 on Saturday. After the win, Buzz Williams thanked both the Hokies' administration and fans for reenergizing the game day atmosphere in Cassell Coliseum.
"Very appreciative (of the crowd) would be the first thing I would say," Williams said. "Desiree (Reed-Francois), the associate AD, has been great on trying to figure out ways, as has the marketing staff...I'm not a very good marketer, particularly this time of the season, but I think that it's an important brick just like all of these other things that we're trying to accomplish. All of those people, students, alumni, season ticket holders, they have a role in what we're trying to do. And as we try to grow the roster, or as we try to grow the team, we have to continue to grow the consistent support that you need so that as all of it's growing, that's included. And I understand so much of this is, 'Is it the chicken or the egg, which one comes first?' Well if you win, we'll show up. I understand. But the last three home games, how things have blossomed, is what we need. Because it's turning into a really hard place to play. And I don't know that that's been the case in a long time. Old people, young people, in school, never went to school, we need to get them here. And if we need to pass out donuts, whatever. Whatever gimmick is needed. But then we need to be able to get off the gimmicks because it's a hard ticket to get. And the only way that you can get to that point is the product that you put on the floor. And I think there's probably more basketball knowledgeable people here than you think. And I think they know that we're trying to do right. And I think they know our kids are trying to do right, playing hard. So we just need some consistency. And if we can get to that, then I think we're taking the next step."
Thanks again to all the @virginia_tech students & @CassellGuardVT members-you were the difference today! pic.twitter.com/AGZMq5nKHe— Buzz Williams (@TeamCoachBuzz) February 7, 2016
For everyone that was a part of helping us today, we are incredibly grateful! Thank you.Our #getBETTER pic pic.twitter.com/MdOb3s56PS— Buzz Williams (@TeamCoachBuzz) February 7, 2016
In related news, the Cassell Guard got live to Enter Sandman near the end of the game.
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