A Royal Debut

For those of you that have followed Hokie football, you know that Eddie Royal is one of Virginia Tech's favorite sons. He emerged on the scene as a true freshman in 2004, and his critical touchdown catches against Georgia Tech and Miami (both on the road) helped lead Tech to its first ACC crown. He was drafted by Denver this past spring in the fourth round, largely to beef up their return game.

But when Brandon Marshall was forced to sit out the first game for violating team policy, it gave Eddie a chance to flex his receiving muscles.

And flex them he did.

Last night, he harassed fellow Hokie standout DeAngelo Hall most of the night to the tune of 9 catches for 146 yards and a touchdown (he had another one, but it was called back on penalties). With VT's offensive woes, it is nice to see one of its more dangerous weapons having success on the next level.

And after every catch was Eddie's patented smile.

From ear to ear.