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Sunday, November 11, 2012
VT Basketball News
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Hokies get new basketball coach a win in opener over Bucs
Virginia Tech never quite got running the way new coach James Johnson wants, but the Hokies did start the season with a win. -
James Johnson wins first game as Hokies coach
Virginia Tech Coach James Johnson’s first game as a head coach began in much the same way his previous 170 as a Hokies assistant did. -
More comments from Johnson and Bartow
If you have already read my game story in the previous post, here is more of what James Johnson and ETSU coach Murray Bartow had to say after the game: -
New Tech coach’s first win comes fast enough
His "fast" offense didn't live up to the hype, but it was still a successful debut for James Johnson. -
Rhode Island @ Virginia Tech basketball preview:
#331 R.P.I. Rhode Island @ #172 R.P.I. Virginia Tech: TV coverage: 7pm tip-off ESPN3 Vegas Line: VT is a 13.5 [...] ACC Football News
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‘Epic’ win ignites Hoos’ bowl hopes
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Cavaliers step up to beat Miami
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Georgia Tech tops UNC in a shootout, 68-50
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In game full of head-scratchers, Fedora takes blame for failed fake punt
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N.C. State shuts down Wake Forest for 37-6 win
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No. 10 Clemson wins 12th straight at home, 45-10
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Tech defense gouged, but earns stops
ACC Basketball News
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Rhode Island @ Virginia Tech basketball preview:
#331 R.P.I. Rhode Island @ #172 R.P.I. Virginia Tech: TV coverage: 7pm tip-off ESPN3 Vegas Line: VT is a 13.5 [...]
Saturday, November 10, 2012
VT Football News
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Hokies’ defensive letdown ‘deflating’
The Virginia Tech defense was impressive for most of Thursday night's football game. But when it came time to close the game out, the unit didn't exactly perform like Mariano Rivera. -
Michael Cole doing OK after suffering neck injury; Tech expects update on condition Monday
Colleague Courtney Cutright spoke with safety Michael Cole‘s parents yesterday about the harrowing couple of minutes as their son lie motionless on the ground at the end of a play in the third quarter Thursday night. Read the story here. -
UVa looks to continue winning in November
Not that long ago, Virginia's football team would have been happy just to win one game in November. ACC Football News
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Plenty at stake as Miami Hurricanes face off vs. Virginia
ACC Basketball News
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.C. State blasts Miami (Ohio) 97-59 in season opener
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Mason Plumlee leads Duke past Georgia State 74-55
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McAdoo’s 26 paces UNC to 76-59 win over Gardner-Webb
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Tech opens McCamish with a flourish
Friday, November 9, 2012
VT Football News
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Florida State rallies to beat Virginia Tech
The game everyone pointed to before the season lived up to all its hype, even if its significance was somewhat reduced. -
Florida State scores late to beat Virginia Tech 28-22
On the cusp of an upset that would have been a shining moment in an otherwise bleak season, Virginia Tech instead suffered its most heartbreaking loss to date. -
FSU scores dramatic 28-22 win at Virginia Tech
Jimbo Fisher glanced up at the orange numbers that illuminated the scoreboard towering above Lane Stadium’s North end zone. -
Hokies fall to 4-6 with loss to No. 8 Seminoles
For more than 59 minutes Thursday night, Virginia Tech’s defense delivered a vintage performance. Facing the ACC’s top offense, the Hokies swarmed Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel, sacking him five times, creating two turnovers and even scoring on a fourth-quarter safety. -
Hokies lose game; but avoid an even bigger loss
The Virginia Tech Hokies can’t catch a break. -
Last-minute touchdown sends ‘crushed’ Virginia Tech to 28-22 loss against No. 8 Florida State
It was a heartbreaking 28-22 loss for Virginia Tech against No. 8 Florida State on Thursday night and a brutal deadline for us writers. Here’s my game story. And here’s Aaron McFarling‘s column. -
Video: VT-FSU Lowlights
Wow, a special ten-minute extended version of highlights! Too bad VT didn't win. -
Virginia Tech’s nightmare season
It's official now. This is the season that shows no mercy, the one that hands out no parting gifts. VT Basketball News
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Basketball preview: East Tennessee State @ Virginia Tech
178 R.P.I. East Tennessee State @ 115 R.P.I. Virginia Tech: Saturday: 2pm, ESPN3 Vegas Line: TBA Out is Seth Greenberg [...] ACC Football News
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Godhigh making good on opportunity
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Miami Hurricanes’ recent woes on third down come to forefront
ACC Basketball News
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Basketball preview: East Tennessee State @ Virginia Tech
178 R.P.I. East Tennessee State @ 115 R.P.I. Virginia Tech: Saturday: 2pm, ESPN3 Vegas Line: TBA Out is Seth Greenberg [...] -
Perimeter defense, depth will be keys for Devils
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Trustee who resigned in NCSU scandal now provides flights to coaches
ACC Recruiting News
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Nkemdiche nukes his Clemson commitment
Thursday, November 8, 2012
VT Football News
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A vision, or simply a dream?
Midway through an interview focusing on all that's gone wrong - what else is new? - Virginia Tech receiver Corey Fuller perked up some ears with a momentary musing on what could go right. -
FSU defense focuses on stopping Virginia Tech QB Logan Thomas
As the cornerback sprints downfield, using an arm to check the receiver who cuts into a route, his eyes begin to move. -
NO. 8 FLORIDA STATE (8-1, 5-1) AT VIRGINIA TECH (4-5, 2-3)
FSU is a two-touchdown favorite on the road. -
Underdog Hokies look to bring down FSU
Frank Beamer knows the only way Virginia Tech has a chance tonight against No. 8 Florida State is to get a total team effort. -
Virginia Tech offensive line braces for test
By his own admission, Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer can't pinpoint one primary weakness that has held back the Hokies' sputtering offense this season. ACC Basketball News
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ACC 2012-13 College Basketball Preview
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
VT Football News
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Florida State @ Virginia Tech game preview: (FREE)
#8 Florida State @ n/r Virginia Tech: TV coverage: ESPN 7:31pm Announcers: PbyP: Rece Davis Color: Dave Pollack, and Jessie [...] -
FSU kicker Dustin Hopkins could reach NCAA scoring mark at Virginia Tech
The last time Florida State played a game, K Dustin Hopkins was going for an ACC record. He got it. -
FSU’s offense has thrived without strong field position this season
Spend five minutes listening to Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher discuss his football philosophies and chances are high that some variation of the following will leave his mouth: "Field position is critical in this game." -
Mixed results for Virginia Tech defense
Virginia Tech's offensive struggles have put the defense in a bind: play close to perfect or the Hokies don't have much of a chance. VT Basketball News
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Erick Green, James Johnson have long-forged bond
Virginia Tech point guard Erick Green can admit it with a sheepish grin now, days away from the start of his senior season with the Hokies. When former Coach Seth Greenberg was fired suddenly last April, he played both sides. -
Walk-ons may play for Hokies
When he was considering walking on to the Virginia Tech basketball team before last season, the Hokies' coaching staff gave Christian Beyer a blunt assessment. ACC Football News
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Clemson has no room for mercy on Terps
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Florida State @ Virginia Tech game preview: (FREE)
#8 Florida State @ n/r Virginia Tech: TV coverage: ESPN 7:31pm Announcers: PbyP: Rece Davis Color: Dave Pollack, and Jessie [...] -
Miami Hurricanes coach Al Golden pleased by QB Stephen Morris’ progression
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Starting QB decision will wait again
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Tech notes: On high alert for Bernard
ACC Basketball News
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Tudor: Roy Williams gets chance to zing critics
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UNC basketball: More questions than answers as season starts Friday
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
