Statement from Athletics Director Craig Littlepage on the Tragic Events at Virginia Tech

Date: April 17, 2007

"Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone touched by the devastating events at Virginia Tech. We join our colleagues around the Commonwealth and nationally in expressing our sorrow to the students, faculty, staff and alumni of Virginia Tech. Many of us know individuals who work or study at Virginia Tech or have family members and friends who do, and our hearts are with all of them. This is a time when we all must be available to provide support, assistance and understanding to those affected by what has happened in Blacksburg."

Craig Littlepage
Virginia Athletics Director