VMI Keydets football team hopes for better season Gene Marrano August 26, 2019 1 minute read VMI will open the 2019 football season at Marshall. Former Salem High School running back Alex Ramsey is hoping to see some of his old mates and coaches in the stands this season: Share: Post navigation Previous: Today is a painful 10-year anniversary for two area familiesNext: VWCC cuts ribbon on new STEM building Related Stories Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026