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Sunday, April 22, 2012
VT Football News
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Rain spoils spring game, not Hokies’ recruiting efforts
Frank Beamer felt a good crowd coming for Virginia Tech’s spring game. He kept telling the mass of recruits the Hokies had on hand to prepare for a great atmosphere in Lane Stadium. -
Spring game raises existential questions at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is known for its engineering programs, but Saturday, it added another "E" to its potential courses of study — existentialism. -
Tech-UVa rivalry blossoms
Frank Beamer said 40,000 people. Linebacker Jack Tyler said 50,000. -
Virginia Tech scores with recruits despite rainout
Veteran players lamented the lost opportunity to perform for fans. Coaches complained of missed evaluation time, especially for the backups. -
Weather forces Hokies to cancel spring game
Frank Beamer felt a good crowd was coming for Virginia Tech's spring game. He kept telling the mass of recruits the Hokies had on hand to prepare for a great atmosphere in Lane Stadium.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
VT Football News
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QB Logan Thomas more relaxed in Year 2 as starter
It’s finally time for the spring game. Virginia Tech will split into two teams at 4 p.m. today at Lane Stadium for its final practice of the spring. -
Tech puts starters in hole for spring game
Demitri Knowles apparently was one of the last Hokies to find out. Told that the maroon team, for which he'll be a wide receiver, will start today's annual Virginia Tech football spring game at Lane Stadium down 21 points, the redshirt freshman was taken aback. -
Virginia Tech quarterback Thomas grows into role
Few people associated with Virginia Tech have a better idea of how quarterback Logan Thomas is doing than his cousin, Hokies defensive tackle Zack McCray. -
Virginia Tech spring game preview: Five things to watch
Just before spring practice began last month, Virginia Tech Coach Frank Beamer announced a reversal of sorts when he decided to allow ESPN3’s cameras to film the Hokies spring game for the first time. But that won’t be the only change when Virginia Tech faithful descend on Blacksburg Saturday at 4 p.m. for the annual Maroon-White game that marks the conclusion of spring practice. Other VT Sports News
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Virginia Tech men take lead at ACC track championships
Virginia Tech won five of the six medals in the pole vault as the men maintained their lead in the ACC track and field championship and the Hokies' women jumped into second place.
Friday, April 20, 2012
VT Football News
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Fuller, Knowles getting shot for Tech
When Corey Fuller steps up to the line of scrimmage and sees his brother Kyle lined up at cornerback on the other side, he knows he's in for an earful. He's ready to give it back, too. -
Hokies change up spring game format; Shane Beamer takes a dig at UVa
The White team hasn’t played a down yet in the Hokies’ spring game and it’s already leading the Maroon group 21-0. VT Basketball News
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Insanely Early Look Ahead: Virginia Tech
Any discussion of the 2012-13 Hokies starts with senior point guard Erick Green, one of the league’s most consistent performers last season and a serious candidate for first-team All-ACC honors in 2013. Other VT Sports News
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In the region: Hokies, Cavs lead ACC track
The Hokies lead the men's championship with 28 points. Virginia and Florida State are tied for second at 24. -
Virginia Tech Hall of Fame golfer Tim Collins Jr. dies
Virginia Tech has lost arguably the greatest golfer in school history. ACC Football News
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Ga. Tech tries a Friday night for spring game
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Inexperience at LB leaves a hole in middle of Pack’s defense
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Pack’s QB situation a reversal from 2011 spring game
Thursday, April 19, 2012
VT Football News
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Fumbling issues biggest knock on David Wilson heading into NFL Draft
Virginia Tech postponed tonight’s practice until tomorrow because of the rain. I’m sure the Hokies would like a full indoor practice facility about now, no matter where it ends up getting built. -
Hite surprised by heights reached at Virginia Tech
There is one trophy case at the Virginia Tech football complex that remains empty. VT Basketball News
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Weaver: Coaching defections ‘coincidental’
Despite seeing his basketball program lose its third assistant this offseason, Virginia Tech athletic director Jim Weaver said Wednesday he doesn't think the departures indicate a larger problem in coach Seth Greenberg's team. ACC Football News
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Duke to use three quarterbacks, Cutcliffe says
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Tweaks made to Ga. Tech defense
ACC Basketball News
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C.J. Leslie’s return boosts N.C. State
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
VT Football News
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McShay: Size an issue for Hosley, not Wilson in NFL Draft
Former Hokies David Wilson and Jayron Hosley aren’t prototypical NFL size for their respective positions. ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay thinks that will only be an issue for one of them in the upcoming draft. -
Tech rookies ready to dance
Their friends are busy finding dates for the prom and getting fitted for graduation caps and gowns. -
Virginia Tech D is poised for dominance
After some brief thought, Charley Wiles decided the best defensive line he's coached at Virginia Tech was during the Hokies' run to the national championship game in the 1999 season. VT Basketball News
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Virginia Tech AD Jim Weaver raises salary pool for men’s basketball assistant coaches
In light of former Virginia Tech assistant James Johnson’s departure to ACC rival Clemson last week, Hokies Athletic Director Jim Weaver received approval from school President Charles Steger to raise the program’s salary pool for assistant coaches. But he is adamant that money isn’t the reason Johnson is leaving Blacksburg. -
Virginia Tech rekindles men’s basketball series with West Virginia
For the first time since they were Big East brothers, Virginia Tech and West Virginia are going to square off in men's basketball. Other VT Sports News
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Virginia Tech baseball celebrates a pair of walk-off wins
This has been an injury-plagued season for the Virginia Tech baseball team, but the Hokies had reason to celebrate last weekend. ACC Football News
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N.C. State tight ends compete to fill void left by George Bryan
ACC Basketball News
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N.C. State forward C.J. Leslie’s decision may determine ACC order
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
VT Football News
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Secondary shuffle appears to be working out this spring
When word of Virginia Tech’s plans for a reshuffled secondary got out, two questions instantly came to mind: 1) Would safety Antone Exum be quick enough to play corner, and 2) Would converted cornerbacks Detrick Bonner and Kyshoen Jarrett be physical enough to play safety? VT Basketball News
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Teel Time: James Johnson says move from Virginia Tech to Clemson about opportunity, not money
James Johnson spent five years at Virginia Tech, by far the longest tenure of his basketball coaching career. He “loves” the school, its people and proximity to his hometown. But he could not resist an offer from a friend at a rival ACC program. ACC Football News
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N.C. State’s Smith swaps positions again
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Staff pay sets bull market
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Tech’s Bailey staying healthy, improving
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UNC spring football game: What we learned
ACC Basketball News
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Duke freshman Michael Gbinije to transfer
Monday, April 16, 2012
VT Recruiting News
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Transfer ranks swell with Tech, UVa in market
Tony Bennett’s statement Thursday night that some 390 players had transferred out of Division I men’s basketball programs this year cried out for closer examination. Other VT Sports News
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Hokies get by No. 6 Hurricanes
Freshman catcher Mark Zagunis singled to knock in Gabe Ortiz in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Virginia Tech Hokies over the sixth-ranked Miami Hurricanes 3-2 in an ACC game Sunday afternoon at English Field. ACC Football News
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Coach O’Brien pleased with N.C. State’s growth on football field
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Ga. Tech offense prepared Stephen Hill for pros
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Miami Hurricanes’ offense sputters in spring finale
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UNC spring game shows promise, learning curve
