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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
VT Football News
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Hokies put their faith in Thomas
Logan Thomas took the Miami loss hard. Harder than usual. -
Tech’s defense minding its own business
As it gears up to take on the Atlantic Coast Conference's top offense, both in yards and points, Virginia Tech's defense said it isn't spending any time concerning itself with the struggles of its offensive teammates. -
This year’s Florida State team reminds Frank Beamer of some of Bobby Bowden’s best
Before every season recently, the most frequent question in the ACC was “Is Florida State back?” — referencing the school’s heyday under Bobby Bowden in the 1990s and early 2000s. -
WR Marcus Davis says leadership void is partly to blame for Virginia Tech’s struggles
Like many around Blacksburg these days, Virginia Tech wide receiver Marcus Davis can’t explain why the Hokies have fallen on such hard times. With a 4-5 record and their string of 10-win seasons gone after beginning the year ranked No. 16, Davis said Monday in an interview that “it doesn’t feel real.” Other VT Sports News
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Hokies join Radford, UVa in NCAA women’s soccer field
The Virginia Tech women's soccer team didn't make the ACC tournament, but it reaped an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament Monday. ACC Football News
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Hard-hitting Christian Jones helps lead FSU’s stout defense
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Miami Hurricanes’ Kelvin Cain back on roster
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NC’s Bernard ponders what comes next
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Newly released UNC records focus on Marvin Austin
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Starting QB decision will wait again
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Wolfpack looks to rebound against Wake Forest
Monday, November 5, 2012
VT Football News
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FSU QB EJ Manuel says Virginia Tech will be ‘ready to play’ the Seminoles
Although he is from Virginia, EJ Manuel has been to Blacksburg, Va. only once. -
Hokies defense concerned about what it can control, not offense’s scoring woes
Virginia Tech’s offense hasn’t given the Hokies much of a chance of winning the last two games, scoring 17 points at Clemson and 12 at Miami. -
Hokies’ Thomas a big challenge for FSU defense
It could be billed as a battle of college football heavyweights. -
Miami Eye in the Sky (part II): FREE!
Virginia Tech=12, Miami=30 Today’s word is Stanch: stanch 1 (stônch, stänch, stnch) also staunch (stônch, stänch) tr.v. stanched also staunched, stanch·ing [...] -
Tech’s Thomas took Miami loss to heart
Two days after committing several costly errors that contributed to Virginia Tech's 30-12 loss at Miami, junior quarterback Logan Thomas finally spoke with reporters Saturday and explained why he skipped the postgame press conference Thursday night. ACC Football News
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Miami Eye in the Sky (part II): FREE!
Virginia Tech=12, Miami=30 Today’s word is Stanch: stanch 1 (stônch, stänch, stnch) also staunch (stônch, stänch) tr.v. stanched also staunched, stanch·ing [...] -
Tech tees up final stretch
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Tough football loss for Duke, but it’s far from over
College Football News
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Notre Dame has easiest road in four-team race to BCS title game
Sunday, November 4, 2012
VT Football News
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After taking Miami loss hard, Hokies QB Logan Thomas focusing on turning page, facing Florida State
Logan Thomas took the Miami loss hard. Harder than usual. -
Hokies’ Thomas meets the press
Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas has always been very good at fulfilling his media obligations. The former Brookville standout is a regular on the podium during weekly Tuesday press conferences, and we try to talk to him after nearly every game. He’s the quarterback of a Division I football team. It sort of goes with the territory. He gets that. VT Basketball News
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Hokies ready for starter’s gun
Virginia Tech should incorporate a tune from The Dixie Chicks into the pregame introductions at Cassell Coliseum. ACC Football News
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ACC rule could affect Miami Hurricanes’ bowl status
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Cavs sack Wolfpack
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Clemson overwhelms Duke in 56-20 win
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Combo does a number on BC in Wake Forest’s victory
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Tech handles Maryland, 33-13
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Tudor: Pack looks fully finished in lifeless loss
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Virginia trounces mistake-prone N.C. State 33-6
Saturday, November 3, 2012
VT Football News
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‘Beamer ball’ not what it once was
Fans who follow Virginia Tech have long known about the Hokies' decline in special teams over the years. -
Hokies more than just four or five plays away
This week's Q&A-Mac is brought to you by Virginia Tech football: Still only "four or five plays away!" -
Hokies relegated to playing for bowl eligibility, pride
Virginia Tech opened the season as the favorite to reach the ACC championship game. It's ending the season fighting just to become bowl eligible. -
Miami Eye in the Sky (part I): FREE!
Miami=3o, Virginia Tech=12 (COMPLIMENTS @Bobby Iddings for his tutoring in authoring the Miami preview this year is long overdue) *** [...] -
Virginia Tech vs. Miami: After another loss, Hokies relegated to playing for pride
Virginia Tech Coach Frank Beamer took longer than usual to enter the interview room at Sun Life Stadium on Thursday night, his face pale and eyes dejected after another demoralizing three hours on the gridiron. Though Virginia Tech’s 30-12 defeat at Miami was its fourth loss in five games, there was some closure about this one. Other VT Sports News
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No. 13 Virginia Tech kicks off season with tourney in Salem
The Virginia Tech wrestling team will open its season by hosting the Hokie Open at 9 a.m. Sunday at the Salem Civic Center. ACC Football News
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Georgia Tech Johnson: ‘We’re not that far away’
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Georgia Tech Johnson: ‘We’re not that far away’
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Cavaliers look to clean up play
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It’s crunch time for underperforming Pack
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Miami Eye in the Sky (part I): FREE!
Miami=3o, Virginia Tech=12 (COMPLIMENTS @Bobby Iddings for his tutoring in authoring the Miami preview this year is long overdue) *** [...] -
Miami Hurricanes might decide on bowl play next week
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Taking aim at the Bowl Season
Friday, November 2, 2012
VT Football News
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Difficult decisions ahead for Beamer
The rabbit will stay in the hat this year. No miracle runs are coming, no how-did-that-happen winning streaks are going to get this Virginia Tech team an ACC title game berth that it doesn't deserve. -
Hokies’ title hopes dashed
Virginia Tech's most disappointing season in 20 years took another turn for the worse Thursday night in a 30-12 loss to Miami at Sun Life Stadium. -
Virginia Tech football falls to Miami, ending streak of 10-win seasons at eight
Beamerball might officially be dead, and it took Virginia Tech’s shot at winning the ACC’s Coastal Division with it Thursday night. -
Virginia Tech’s Coastal hopes essentially over following 30-12 loss at Miami
We’ll be flying back today, but I hope to write my five thoughts post on the plane at some point. Finding time to post it between flights might be an issue. I might not get it up online until later in the day. VT Basketball News
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Hokie offense sputters, Miami claims 30-12 win
Virginia Tech went to South Florida seeking a win that would breath meaning back into its disappointing 2012 football season. ACC Football News
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For Maryland football, staying healthy is anything but a snap
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Isaiah Johnson simplifying, improving
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Johnson responds to critics
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Maryland WR Kerry Boykins likely out for the season
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Tech notes: Return home excites Attaochu
ACC Basketball News
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Mark Turgeon ‘disappointed’ with early Maryland basketball practices
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Raleigh News and Observer ACC Preview
The following link will take you to the sports page of the Raleigh News and Observer, where multiple articles are available covering the upcoming basketball season. ACC Recruiting News
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Robert Nkemdiche: Will he go to Clemson or not?
Thursday, November 1, 2012
VT Football News
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ACC title not out of reach for Hokies
For as many early season disappointments as Virginia Tech has had, as many errant throws or missed tackles that have contributed to an uncharacteristically slow start, the Hokies could still take a giant step toward one of their preseason goals tonight. -
Even in down year, Hokies control their destiny
Virginia Tech Coach Frank Beamer doesn’t want to sound like he’s making excuses. But he’s still not sure how he ended up at this point, with his team 4-4 for the first time since 1992 and struggling to extend the program’s 19-year stretch of playing in a bowl. -
Healthy Maddy powering Tech’s pass rush
Low on stars, Luther Maddy set out to become one. -
Hokies miss road dominance
Virginia Tech used to own road games in the ACC. Not a long time ago, either. Last year, the team won all four. Same with the year before that. The year before that, they went 3-1. -
It’s time for Miami Hurricanes to make a statement
It’s not often that a game between 4-4 teams can be called pivotal or crucial. -
Virginia Tech a tough hurdle for Miami Hurricanes
With the way the season has turned lately, it’s easy to lose sight of the prize that, at least for one more day, will be completely within the grasp of the Miami Hurricanes should they fulfill their end of the challenge. -
Virginia Tech takes egalitarian approach with its wide receivers
Virginia Tech decided to light a fire under its wide receiving corps during the bye week.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
VT Football News
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Hokies ready for Miami’s two-man running attack
Miami may not play in front of the raucous crowds it did during its heyday. And the Hurricanes may not strut with the same swagger their teams from the 1980s and early '90s did. -
Miami Hurricanes’ Olsen Pierre might emerge as best option at defensive tackle
When he’s on the field, Olsen Pierre’s teammates and position coach call him Lucifer. -
Virginia Tech Coach Frank Beamer remains discreet about RB situation
Virginia Tech spent much of its bye week trying to sort out a running game that has featured four tailbacks and no consistency. But whatever changes the Hokies plan to implement ahead of Thursday’s pivotal Coastal division showdown at Miami, Coach Frank Beamer isn’t talking specifically about them. -
Virginia Tech or Miami: Who has the edge?
And off to Miami we go. It’s a full day of travel, hopefully one without complications, as we head down to South Florida via Greensboro and Charlotte. South Beach on Halloween night? Should be interesting to say the least. -
Virginia Tech’s Beamer responds to McShay’s criticism
With one statement about Virginia Tech's offense, Todd McShay both struck a chord and touched a nerve, saying what a segment of the Hokies fan base has been for years while irritating Tech coaches and players who think he's misguided. ACC Football News
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Clemson eyes strong finish
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Early deficits haunt Wolfpack defense on football field
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FSU’s James Wilder Jr., Devonta Freeman control ‘young Wild and Free’ rotations
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Hurricanes hoping to end recent long-distance passing failure
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Notes: B-backs struggling to produce for Tech
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Peterson on Radakovich
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UVa wide receiver Scott is catching on
College Football News
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NCAA approves tougher sanctions for rule-breakers
