Archive for July, 2009 
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2009 ACC Football Preview: Duke
Duke Blue DevilsReturning Starters: 13 (7 offense, 6 defense)Key Returnees: QB Thad Lewis, RB Re'Quan Boyette, RB Jay Hollingsworth,RB tony Jackson, WR Johnny Williams, C Bryan Morgan, LT Kyle Hill, DT [...]
Farmer Boasts Nine Major 1A Offers
South Columbus (Tabor City, N.C.) jumbo athlete Ethan Farmer was a force on offense and defense last season as a junior, accumulating 15 catches for 275 yards and three touchdowns at tight end and 55 [...]
In-State Recruiting Analysis, Part 2
In 2000, Al Groh became the head coach at UVA with an expressed goal ofdominating the state in recruiting. The Cavaliers achieved some initial successwith an aggressive recruiting strategy, and Frank [...]
2009 Virginia Tech Football Preview: Linebackers
For the second year in a row, there is a lot of player turnover at the insidelinebacker position. Xavier Adibi and Vince Hall departed following the 2007season, while Purnell Sturdivant and Brett Warren [...]
Big-Time WR Target Considers Options
Before September, Bishop McNamara (Forestville, MD) wide receiver Brandon Coleman still hopes to narrow his list of double-digit scholarship offers to single digits, but as of now the 6-6, 200-pound prospect [...]
NC Star Plans to Visit VT on Friday
Ardrey Kell (Charlotte, N.C.) defensive end/linebacker Prince Shembo told TechSideline.com this evening that he "probably" will visit Virginia Tech on Friday. Barring a change of heart, this will be [...]
Four Hokies Make Preseason All-ACC Team
The 2009 Preseason All-ACC team was released on Wednesday afternoon, andVirginia Tech led the way with four selections. The Hokies had two offensive andtwo defensive players selected.Here's a look at [...]
2009 ACC Football Preview: Clemson
Clemson TigersReturning Starters: 15 (7 offense, 8 defense)Key Returnees: RB C.J. Spiller, WR Jacoby Ford, TE Michael Palmer, CMason Cloy, OG Thomas Austin, DE Da'Quan Bowers, DE Ricky Sapp, LB KavellConner, [...]
2009 Virginia Tech Football Preview: Defensive Backs
Certain schools are associated with certain positions because they are knownfor sending outstanding players at that position into the NFL. Auburn and Miamiare both known as "Running Back U", while Penn [...]
In-State Recruiting Analysis, Part 1
A critical goal of every major college football coach is to dominate therecruiting of the immediate geographic area. Frank Beamer has always stated thatthe Hokies need to control the Commonwealth of Virginia [...]
Big-Time Athlete Considering VT for an Official
6-2, 195-pound Josh Furman, an exceptional athlete who posted an electronically-timed 4.36-second 40-yard dash at a Scout.com combine earlier this year, has earned 13 official Division 1 offers but is [...]
Star Athlete Considering VT for an Official
6-2, 195-pound Josh Furman, an exceptional athlete who posted an electronically-timed 4.36-second 40-yard dash at a Scout.com combine earlier this year, has earned 13 official Division 1 offers but is [...]
2009 ACC Football Preview: Boston College
Boston College EaglesReturning Starters: 12 (7 offense, 5 defense)Key Returnees: RB Montel Harris, RB Josh Haden, WR, Rich Gunnell, FBJames McCluskey, C Matt Tennant, OG Thomas Claiborne, OT Anthony Castonzo, [...]
Hokies Picked to Win the ACC
The 2009 ACC Preseason Poll has been released, and Virginia Tech is predictedto win their division and claim the ACC Championship, according to media votes.The media members also announced their 2009 [...]
Preseason Football Coverage Begins Today
TechSideline.com will kick off its 2009 preseason football coverage beginning this afternoon. Football practice begins on August 6, and we are just 40 days and a few hours away from the Alabama game [...]
Q&A with Chase Williams
Loudoun County (VA) linebacker/tight end Chase Williams became Virginia Tech's 17th commitment of the 2010 class last week, when he pledged to head coach Frank Beamer over a handful of offers that included [...]
Khamrone Kolb Knows Three Official Visits
Lake Braddock (Burke, VA) offensive lineman Khamrone Kolb isn't ruling out making a college commitment before the start of his senior high school year, but for now the 6-6, 300-pound prospect is leaning [...]
Friday Q&A: July 24, 2009
Will Stewart is back this week for the second and final Q&A about thebusiness side of TSL. The discusses the demographics of site users, talksabout our subscriber numbers and gives a list of our highest [...]
Boise State Game Officially Announced
Virginia Tech finally made the official announcement on Thursday that theHokies will be facing Boise State at FedEx Field during the 2010 season. Thegame will take place on October 2.The game is possible [...]
Chase Williams: A Coordinator on the Field
Click here to view the recruiting card of Chase WilliamsVirginia Tech secured a commitment from Loudoun County linebacker Chase Williams on Thursday, and we were able to catch up with his coach on Thursday [...]
