Archive for August, 2007 
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Hokies Land Big-Time In-State Commit!
Virginia Tech has landed its 13th in-state commitment - the 18th overall - for the 2008 recruiting class, and it comes from a prospect rated in TSL's Preseason Top 10. Even better, the commitment is [...]
TechSideline.com’s Preseason Top 30
There aren't many changes from the Pre-Summer Top 30 to the Preseason Top 30, but there are a few. The Top 10, led by Maury offensive tackle Vinston Painter in the #1 spot, remains the same, however, [...]
The Run for 32 — Final Pre-Race Update
The big day is finally upon us. After three months of recruiting, raising money and days and days of training, "The Run For 32" race team is set. All said, the team has 150 members who have [...]
Scouting Report and Game Prediction: East Carolina
QuarterbackWith starter Rob Kass (#14, 6-4 247, r-So., 5.10) suspended for this game,ECU will go with two untested quarterbacks, Brett Clay (#11, 5-11 201, r-So.,4.63) and Patrick Pinkney (#15, 6-0 198, [...]
Keys to the Game and Matchups to Watch: ECU
Finally, football season has arrived and Virginia Tech will open with themost emotional opener in Hokie history. Lots of storylines surround this gamewith ESPN College Gameday visiting Blacksburg and [...]
Boyd, Davenport Headline Phoebus ’09 Class
Defending Group AAA, Division 5 state champions, the Phoebus Phantoms open their 2007 season tomorrow night in a big-time match-up versus Maury. Head coach Bill Dee will certainly miss departed seniors [...]
Photo Gallery: Images from 2007 Fall Practice
As game day approaches, we thought you would like to see a few images from fall practice, so we bring you a gallery of images of players new and old. This photo gallery was shot during the August 11 scrimmage [...]
2007 TSL Audio: The Len Martez Show, 8/29/07
Wednesday evening, Len and TSL's Chris Coleman talked about what makes a powerhouse program (are the Hokies a "powerhouse"?), the offensive line, which games on the VT schedule are trap games, the development [...]
Stonewall Jackson Notes: Williams Sets First Official
Stonewall Jackson (Manassas, VA) running back Ryan Williams, one of the top remaining uncommitted prospects in the East, has set his first official visit. No others have been set at this time, but he [...]
2007 Football Game Preview: Virginia Tech vs. East Carolina
Info CenterTSL Roster Card(PDF format; to readit, you'll need AdobeAcrobat Reader.)BlacksburgWeatherLaneStadiumSeating ChartParking(PDF file)2007 VT RosterECU Links OfficialSiteBoneyard BanterBonesville.netRivals [...]
Painter Likely to be in Blacksburg on Saturday
Not too much has changed in the recruitment of 6-6, 315-pound Maury (Norfolk, VA) offensive tackle Vinston Painter. The 4-star big man, who narrowed his list to five schools earlier this summer, continues [...]
4-Star WR Sets First Official Visit
To view video of Deion Walker, click here to view his recruiting card6-3, 180-pound wide receiver Deion Walker has made some headway in his decision making process. Though he does not plan to make a commitment [...]
Plans Set for Saturday
The Hokies held their first regular Tuesday press conference to talk aboutSaturday's game against ECU. A number of topics were covered, including theschedule of pre-game ceremonies for the April 16th [...]
TechSideline.com Welcomes New Sponsor “The Colosseum”
TechSideline.comis pleased to welcome aboard a new sponsor: The Colosseum, A Luxury SportsCondominium Hotel. The Colosseum is planned for Blacksburg's South Main Streetat Dowdy Drive. Slated for completion [...]
2007-08 Hokie Hotline Notes for 8/27/07
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 [...]
Catching up with VT Commit Eddie Whitley
Eddie Whitley flashes a grin as he wears a VT cap on ESPNU this afternoon. Click here to viewthe profile for Eddie WhitleyButler (Matthews, N.C.) senior defensive back Eddie Whitley, [...]
2007 ACC Game-by-Game Predictions
TSL's Chris Coleman painstakingly went over the entire 2007 ACC football schedule and predicted every game. We posted his predictions here, plus the results, so you can make fun of him when he's wrong [...]
Barber Updates Recruitment
Edison (Alexandria, VA) wide receiver Ben Barber has made unofficial visits to Maryland, Penn State, Virginia and Virginia Tech this offseason. He certainly has been thinking about recruiting, but for [...]
Top Junior Target Visits ACC Program
Click here to view the recruiting card of Ryan KellyAs the Virginia men's basketball coaching staff prepares for a busy September with respect to 2008 class recruiting, head coach Dave Leito and company [...]
TechSideline.com Announces a New Feature: TSL Blogs
TechSideline.com is pleased to announce a new feature on the site, just intime for football season: TSL Blogs. The blogs will feature a handful of ourbest writers and columnists, scribbling down their [...]
