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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
VT Football News
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Dyrell Roberts’ return could give kick return game a boost
I wrote a story for today’s paper about Dyrell Roberts as he returns from season-ending injuries in each of the last two seasons -
Fuller key in rebuilt secondary
Kyle Fuller wanted to say he made a great play. He wanted to boast about his athleticism, speed and instincts. -
Marshall d-line coach got jumpstart at Virginia Tech
There was a time when J.C. Price spent a full day's work with the unforgiving concrete under his feet, not supple artificial turf. -
Virginia Tech WR Dyrell Roberts is back on ‘right path’
Virginia Tech wide receiver Dyrell Roberts' first season-ending injury, a thigh bruise two years ago that developed into compartment syndrome and required emergency surgery, was painful. -
Virginia Tech’s safety shuffle going smoothly so far
It’s easy to forget sophomore Kyshoen Jarrett wasn’t originally scheduled to be at Virginia Tech now that he’s being counted on to play free safety for the Hokies next season. A native of East Shroudsburg, Pa., he gave an oral commitment to Pittsburgh before reopening his recruitment when Coach Dave Wannstadt was let go following the 2010 season. ACC Football News
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Legal problems mount for N.C. State’s Greene
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Stephen Morris to be back at full strength for Miami Hurricanes’ fall camp
ACC Basketball News
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Mason Plumlee to return to Duke for senior season
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
VT Football News
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Former Virginia Tech RB David Wilson talks about NFL draft process
Virginia Tech offensive coordinator Bryan Stinespring was in the middle of discussing his unit’s struggles during Saturday’s open scrimmage when he was cut off by the sound of screeching tires behind him. -
Virginia Tech LB Ronny Vandyke could be hybrid weapon at new position
Virginia Tech linebacker Ronny Vandyke initially went for the tackle during Saturday’s open intrasquad scrimmage, because it appeared as if wide receiver Dyrell Roberts would reel in a one-handed catch. VT Basketball News
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Giles County’s Jackson to walk on for Hokies in women’s hoops
Lyndsey Jackson was poised to join the track team at Radford University. ACC Football News
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Tech’s Holton returning strong
ACC Basketball News
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Leslie not ready to say whether it’s NBA or N.C. State next season
ACC Recruiting News
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Recruit Madison Jones picks Wake Forest
College Basketball News
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Baylor exceeds limits on calls, texts
Monday, April 9, 2012
Other VT Sports News
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Ex-Hokie voice steps out of shadow and into spotlight
Bob Uecker told him to take the job. So did Bill Roth -
Pinder helps Hokies sweep BC in ACC baseball
Baseball: Former Poquoson High standout Chad Pinder scored a run and drove in two more to help Virginia Tech beat Boston College 8-4, completing a sweep of the three-game series. It was the Hokies’ first ACC home sweep since taking three games from BD during the 2010 season. Virginia Tech (22-12, 5-10 ACC) has won four straight games. ACC Football News
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U.Va. spring practice in Richmond draws about 1,500
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Virginia’s David Watford developing at QB, but still has a lot to learn
ACC Basketball News
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If Leslie returns, next season looking good for Wolfpack
Sunday, April 8, 2012
VT Football News
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‘What’s up’ with Virginia Tech’s offense?
After back-to-back false starts by the Virginia Tech third-string offensive line, safety Detrick Bonner shouted from the sideline, "Hey offense, what's up?" -
A long day: Defense overwhelms the offense at Hokies’ second scrimmage
Offensive coordinator Bryan Stinespring didn’t sugarcoat it. In the face of a veteran defense not holding back any of its blitzing, Virginia Tech’s new-look offense had some issues during Saturday’s scrimmage. -
Four-team playoff best option on table for BCS, college football
Virginia Tech lost one football game in 2000 — at No. 3 Miami with Michael Vick sidelined by an ankle injury. The Hokies' reward: a meaningless Gator Bowl against a 16th-ranked Clemson team that dropped its ACC finale to Florida State by 47 points. -
If U.Va. travels to practice, can Tech be far behind?
As the University of Virginia football team left Sports Backers Stadium after going through a full practice on a beautiful spring afternoon, one question came to mind. -
Virginia Tech defense dominates in scrimmage
Offensive coordinator Bryan Stinespring didn't sugarcoat it. In the face of a veteran defense not holding back any of its blitzing, Virginia Tech's revamped offense had some issues during Saturday's scrimmage at Lane Stadium. -
Virginia Tech’s offense looks nowhere near ready for primetime in Saturday’s scrimmage
Perhaps there's something to one of the oldest coaching clichés in the book. Maybe defenses are for the most part naturally leaps and bounds ahead of offenses in the early stages of spring practice. Other VT Sports News
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Hokies stun No. 7 Cavaliers in women’s lacrosse
Senior Jessica Nonn scored Virginia Tech's final three goals, including the game-winner in overtime Saturday, as the Hokies beat No. 7 Virginia 10-9 in an ACC women's lacrosse contest. ACC Football News
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Ga. Tech notes: Ups, downs for backup quarterbacks
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O’Brien watches, evaluates Wolfpack in first scrimmage
ACC Basketball News
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Heralded recruits weighing options
Saturday, April 7, 2012
VT Football News
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Revamped Hokies’ offensive line a work in progress
Curt Newsome wasn’t thrilled with his offensive line’s performance as a whole during Wednesday’s mini-scrimmage, but he reminded himself of how the Hokies’ coaching staff was approaching it. -
Size, strength and tough play are key for Virginia Tech offensive tackle
It's an annual occurrence around Virginia Tech this time of year, as common as the weather getting warmer and the flowers blossoming. -
Virginia Tech’s offensive line a work in progress
When the Virginia Tech football team held its first scrimmage of the spring this week, coach Frank Beamer described the performance as “ragged.” Other VT Sports News
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Freshmen propel Hokies to win over BC
Brendon Hayden hit a two-run home run to tie the game in the second and Mark Zagunis hit a two-run home run as part of a five-run fifth to help lead the Virginia Tech Hokies to an 8-4 victory over Boston College on Friday night at English Field. -
Spring practice hopefully provides answers at several positions for the Hokies this spring
Today’s Kroger Roth Report will look more like one of those “all you can eat” breakfast buffets at a fancy hotel. Lots of different items for your enjoyment. No carving station or omelet bar here, but hopefully you’ll find something you like. Here goes: -
Virginia Tech softball wins 10th straight
A seven-run sixth inning by the Virginia Tech softball team helped propel the Hokies to their 10th straight win, an 11-5 ACC victory over No. 21 Florida State (33-8, 8-2) on Friday night.
Friday, April 6, 2012
VT Football News
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Mini-scrimmage shows Virginia Tech’s offense remains work in progress
After the Hokies went through their first mini-scrimmage of the spring Wednesday night, offensive coordinator Bryan Stinespring stood in front of his unit to deliver a message reminding them of the work that lay ahead. Virginia Tech is getting acclimated with an all-new supporting cast around quarterback Logan Thomas, and during the 47-play dress rehearsal at Lane Stadium that was closed to the media, apparently that inexperience showed. -
Price tag for Virginia Tech’s Sugar Bowl trip: $3.18 million
I wrote a story for today’s paper after getting Virginia Tech’s bowl expense report. The final price tag for an eight-day trip to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl came out to $3.18 million. -
Spring Practice Viewing Guide and primer part II: Offense 1o1:
Spring Game: mixed squads, o4.21.2012 TV coverage: ESPN3, 4pm Vegas odds: OFF Last time we broke the defense down and [...] -
Teel Time: Hoping Virginia Tech linebacker Chase Williams isn’t deterred by father’s sins
Soon after news broke last month that his father organized bounties in the NFL, Virginia Tech linebacker Chase Williams, through the school’s sports information office, said he would not grant any interviews during spring practice. -
Tweedy hopes to end strong at Tech
Alonzo Tweedy's college career hasn't unfolded exactly the way the former Hermitage High School star would have hoped. ACC Football News
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N.C. State QB Mike Glennon addressing fundamentals
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Rain doesn’t dampen Tar Heels’ recruiting push in Charlotte
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Seckinger might move to TE
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Spring Practice Viewing Guide and primer part II: Offense 1o1:
Spring Game: mixed squads, o4.21.2012 TV coverage: ESPN3, 4pm Vegas odds: OFF Last time we broke the defense down and [...] ACC Basketball News
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UNC freshman James Michael McAdoo returning to school
Thursday, April 5, 2012
VT Football News
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Hokies’ Thomas works to further skills
Logan Thomas had one of the most productive seasons in Virginia Tech history as a first-year quarterback in 2011. -
Tech ground game turns to Holmes
With reporters shoving cameras and recorders toward his face after his first spring football practice as Virginia Tech's top tailback, Michael Holmes did his best to answer all the questions being fired his way. -
Virginia Tech holds ‘ragged’ first mini-scrimmage
Virginia Tech scrimmaged for the first time this spring Wednesday, and as expected was far from a finished product. Other VT Sports News
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Former Virginia Tech golfer Johnson Wagner gets 2nd shot at Masters
Despite being one of the top players on the PGA Tour so far this season, Johnson Wagner is not getting much love from the oddsmakers heading into today's start of the 76th Masters in Augusta, Ga. ACC Football News
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Duke dismisses WR Watkins
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Ga. Tech notes: Johnson wants more from Jeff Greene
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Tar Heels’ Williams goes home tonight
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Virginia’s options at WR and CB intrigue Coach Mike London
