Archive for August, 2006 
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Keys to the 2006 Season
Normally the preview articles focus on Virginia Tech's opponent, but withlittle information -- and interest -- on Northeastern, I will take a differentapproach with this article and concentrate on key [...]
Depth Chart Notes, and Other Football News
Afew moves have been made on the latest Virginia Tech depth chart. Some are verysubtle, and others are not. The most noticeable is that Ike Whitaker has beatenout Cory Holt for the backup quarterback [...]
Bourbonstreet’s Championship Series (b-streetC.S.): Week 1
10teams will qualify for the new 2006 Bowl Championship Series. Each week I willtake a look at the Top-10 teams, two on the B.C.S. bubble and maybe a B.C.S.dark horse or two. Here is my pre-season bourbonstreet [...]
A Final Five for Jackson
Jamar Jackson, a 3-star standout linebacker/defensive end for Varina (VA), has narrowed his list of schools to five. This weekend, Jackson, who is one of Tech's top remaining targets, will take the first [...]
Tech to Host 4-Star Guard
Malcolm Delaney, a 6-3, 170-pound shooting guard out of Towson Catholic (Baltimore, MD) will be on the Virginia Tech campus this weekend on an official visit. Delaney is rated a four-star prospect by [...]
4-Star Guard Set to Visit Tech
Malcolm Delaney, a 6-3, 170-pound shooting guard out of Towson Catholic (Baltimore, MD) will be on the Virginia Tech campus this weekend on an official visit. Delaney is rated a four-star prospect by [...]
2006 Football Game Preview: VT vs. Northeastern
Info CenterTSL Roster Card(PDF format; to readit, you'll need AdobeAcrobat Reader.)BlacksburgWeatherLaneStadiumSeating ChartParking(PDF file)2006 VT RosterNortheastern LinksOfficialSiteDieHardDogs.comDHDMsg [...]
PreSeason Check-in: Five-star QB Tyrod Taylor
Five-star quarterback Tyrod Taylor and the Hampton Crabbers do not take the field for a regular season game until September 8th, but the defending 5A state champions did have their first scrimmage recently. [...]
Chris Coleman’s Bold 2006 ACC (and VT) Predictions
Finally, it's time for game week. Everyone has made their predictions forthe season. Most are picking Miami or Florida State to win the ACC. Clemson is apopular sleeper pick, while Lee Corso has cast [...]
2006-07 Hokie Hotline Notes for 8/28/06
The Hokie Hotline (football and basketball season)When: Every Monday from 7:00-9:00 during football season, 7:00-8:00 during basketball season.Where: Click here for a list of radio stations, and to find [...]
Is Tech in the Race for Doug Wiggins?
North Miami Beach (FL) star Doug Wiggins admits he is not concerned too much on recruiting right now. Instead, the four-star prospect is focused squarely on his team's next opponent and his senior season, [...]
Bourbonstreet’s ACC Capsule: Week 1
Bstreet's Projected 2006 ACC Standings:ATLANTIC (conference, overall)1. Florida State 8-0, 11-12. Clemson 7-1, 10-23. Maryland 4-4, 8-44. Boston College 4-4, 8-45. Wake Forest 3-5, 6-66. N.C. State 3-5, [...]
The Greatest Sport on Earth is Almost Here!
I have a friend who cracks me up. He can't wait for the Virginia Tech football seasonto start. He lives locally, and he drives by his tailgating spot every day, likeit's a house under construction that [...]
PreSeason Check-In: LB Quillie Odom
Osbourn Park (Manassas, VA) had a strong season last year, finishing with an 8-2 record, but Quillie Odom and the rest of his teammates are hungry for more. The star linebacker recruit, a Virginia Tech [...]
2006 TSL Audio: Interview With Frank Beamer
On Thursday night, Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer appeared on “The Best Seat in the House”, hosted by Jed Williams on WINA 1070 AM in Charlottesville. Jed provided TSL with an audio capture of [...]
2006 ACC Football Season Preview: All-ACC Offense and Defense
Even after having 51 players selected in the 2006 NFL Draft, including 12 inthe first round, the ACC will have a lot of talented players in 2006. So many,in fact, that it's very hard to decide on an All-ACC [...]
Mosley Holds Three Offers
Henrico (Richmond, VA) only returns seven starters from last year’s squad that went 6-4, but it is returning some pretty important players. One of the key returnees is senior standout Corey Mosley, a [...]
Mosley Considering Three Offers
Henrico (Richmond, VA) only returns seven starters from last year’s squad that went 6-4, but it is returning some pretty important players. One of the key returnees is senior standout Corey Mosley, a [...]
Davis a Five-Star Prospect for ’08 Class
In the recently released Scout.com Top 50 rankings for the 2008 class, Ed Davis was rated a five-star prospect and the number four overall recruit. He is also rated a five-star prospect by Rivals.com, [...]
Tech Remains in the Hunt for 4-Star DT
Rated a 4-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com, Hertford County (Ahoskie, N.C.) star Tydreke Powell is one of the top defensive tackle recruits in the country. He has easily received double-digit [...]
