Logo of the Virginia Tech Hokies, a major college football team, used from 1966 until 1971. The team has played in the Atlantic Coast Conference since 2004,and were members of the Big East prior to that. The Hokies currently have the second longest streak in the nation for bowl game appearances, having played in a post-season bowl every year since 1993. Tech players who’ve gone on to NFL careers include Bruce Smith, Don Strock, Antonio Freeman and current players Michael Vick, DeAngelo Hall, Kam Chancellor and Eddie Royal.