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Saturday, November 17, 2012
VT Football News
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Eagles brace for rush hour
Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer employs a 4-2-5 defense, a sequence that will bring intense pressure on Boston College quarterback Chase Rettig. -
Gameday post: Virginia Tech at Boston College
You’re looking LIVE … at the lobby of the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, where I’m putting together this blog post. There’s a very ’60s feel to this place. Maybe it’s because of the Frank Sinatra music playing in the background. I half expect Don Draper to walk through the lobby. -
Gameday: Virginia Tech at Boston College
Virginia Tech has averaged 404 yards in the last three games but doesn't have the points to show for it (17 ppg). -
One goal remains in Hokies’ tough season
As the losses have mounted, Virginia Tech's list of goals has dwindled, to the point that only one is reasonably within reach with two regular season games remaining - bowl eligibility. -
Struggling Hokies confident going against B.C.
Virginia Tech is in the midst of its worst football season since 1992, but you wouldn’t know by listening to Hokies players talking about today’s game against Boston College. -
Video: VT-Boston College Highlights
The Hokies break a three-game losing streak with an overtime win over Boston College.
Friday, November 16, 2012
VT Football News
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ESPN’s Mel Kiper, Jr. says Hokies QB Logan Thomas still in ‘first-round discussion’
Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas has endured his fair share of criticism this year, but at least one NFL draft expert believes he could still be a first-round draft pick if he decides to leave school early following the 2012 season. -
Tech shakes up receiving corps
Virginia Tech’s football team is shaking up its receiving corps heading into the final two games of the regular season. -
Virginia Tech @ Boston College game preview (FREE!)
#69 R.P.I. Virginia Tech @ #117 R.P.I. Boston College: TV coverage: The A.c.c. Network, or ESPN3, 12:29pm kick Announcers: PbyP: [...] -
Virginia Tech’s Marcus Davis dedicates career to adopted family
On Dec. 23, 1989, Lillian Tann received a phone call from Virginia Beach’s Department of Human Services. VT Basketball News
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Hokies outrun, outgun Keydets
VMI is no longer the only men's basketball team in Western Virginia that doesn't like to see the shot clock wind down. Photo gallery. -
More comments from Green, coaches after win
Erick Green on the Tech offense: -
Tech’s defense leads way in win over VMI
In a matchup of get-out-and-go offenses, Virginia Tech dominated Thursday night’s basketball game with a stifling defensive effort in the first half. ACC Football News
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Cavs let not-so-good opportunity slip away
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Defense keys UNC’s 37-13 win over Virginia
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Miami Hurricanes’ Davon Johnson to undergo knee surgery
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Trick plays becoming a bigger part of Miami Hurricanes offense
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Virginia Tech @ Boston College game preview (FREE!)
#69 R.P.I. Virginia Tech @ #117 R.P.I. Boston College: TV coverage: The A.c.c. Network, or ESPN3, 12:29pm kick Announcers: PbyP: [...] ACC Basketball News
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Warren’s 22 carries N.C. State to 72-55 win over Penn State
Thursday, November 15, 2012
VT Football News
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Manning won’t accompany Hokies to Boston
After a pair of meetings between freshman cornerback Donaldven Manning and Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer, the school announced Wednesday that Manning is still a member of the football team, but will not make the trip to Boston College this weekend. -
Senior defender Alonzo Tweedy steps up his game for Tech
For years Alonzo Tweedy has bided his time, hoping to get a shot on defense but nonetheless content with his role on punt coverage. VT Basketball News
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Expect Hokies to put pedal to the metal tonight
With new coach James Johnson trying to get his Virginia Tech basketball team to push the tempo this season, the Hokies’ first two opponents made a concerted effort to slow them down. -
Hokies spoil return of ex-Radford star
It was not a happy homecoming for Maryah Sydnor. -
V.M.I. @ Virginia Tech basketball preview (FREE)
#258 R.P.I. Virginia Military Institute @ #129 R.P.I. Virginia Tech: TV coverage: ESPN3, tip-off 7pm Vegas line: OFF V.M.I. may [...] ACC Football News
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Cavs: ‘Win or go home’
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Georgia Tech? Forget about it; UNC’s focus on Virginia
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Miami Hurricanes lose yet another wide receiver to injury: Davon Johnson (knee)
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Miami Hurricanes’ Ladarius Gunter settling into starting job, South Florida
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Tech notes: NCAA experts say Miami should self-impose
ACC Basketball News
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Duke’s Seth Curry steps out of shadows
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Jackets adjust, handle Presbyterian
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V.M.I. @ Virginia Tech basketball preview (FREE)
#258 R.P.I. Virginia Military Institute @ #129 R.P.I. Virginia Tech: TV coverage: ESPN3, tip-off 7pm Vegas line: OFF V.M.I. may [...] -
Wolfpack freshmen look for another big game
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
VT Football News
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Donaldven Manning’s status with team up in air; freshman cornerback to meet with Beamer on Wednesday
Freshman cornerback Donaldven Manning was not at practice Tuesday and will meet with head coach Frank Beamer on Wednesday to discuss his future with the program. -
Hokies WR Marcus Davis blocks out viral video
While Virginia Tech practiced Monday night, wide receiver Marcus Davis achieved some Internet infamy when a video of his lackluster blocking effort against Florida State that had been making the rounds on Hokies message boards found its way onto the national sports blog, Deadspin. -
Virginia Tech cornerback Donaldven Manning’s future with program is in doubt
Virginia Tech cornerback Donaldven Manning’s days as a Hokie could be numbered. -
Virginia Tech QB Logan Thomas reflects on his ‘middle-of-the-road’ season
Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas isn’t hiding from the fact that his year hasn’t gone as planned, but the redshirt junior revealed Tuesday that he will likely file paperwork with the NFL draft advisory board “just to see” what talent evaluators think about him once the Hokies’ season is complete. ACC Football News
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Clemson focused on finish
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Hurricanes LB Eddie Johnson reinstated, can play against USF
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Tar Heels ready to put 68-50 loss behind them
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UM receiving corps takes another hit with Allen Hurns injury
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UNC PK Casey Barth out for season
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UVa linebacker Steve Greer tackles every challenge thrown at him
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Washington looking like starter for Tech
ACC Basketball News
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Duke defeats Kentucky 75-68 in marquee basketball game
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U.Va. digs early hole, can’t recover in NIT loss
ACC Recruiting News
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N.C. State, Gottfried have ‘street cred’ with top players
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
VT Football News
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Florida State Eye in the Sky (part I):
Florida State=28, Virginia Tech=22 Today’s word is Moral Victory… Moral victory (noun) [countable] A moral victory occurs when a person, [...] -
Hokies down Rhode Island, 69-50
Only a teammate could slow down Erick Green’s scoring Monday night. Green equaled his career-high with 25 points as Virginia Tech won its second straight basketball game to open the season, cruising past overmatched Rhode Island 69-50 at a half-empty Cassell Coliseum. -
Hokies still unsure of injured Cole’s status
Virginia Tech safety Michael Cole is not expected to play against Boston College this week after suffering a scary neck injury in the Hokies' 28-22 loss to Florida State last Thursday. -
More comments from Hokies, Johnson
If you’ve read my game story in my previous post, here are more quotes on the win over URI: -
Receiver Marcus Davis brushes off Internet infamy after video of his lackluster blocking makes Deadspin
While Virginia Tech practiced Monday night, wide receiver Marcus Davis achieved some Internet infamy, when a video of his lackluster blocking effort against Florida State that had been making the rounds on Hokies message boards found its way onto the national sports blog, Deadspin. VT Basketball News
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Erick Green scores 25 in 69-50 win for the Hokies
Virginia Tech point guard Erick Green was at the free throw line Monday night, hoping to put the finishing touches on another victory and unaware he had just tied his career high in points the previous possession. -
Green, Hokies cruise past Rhode Island
Blame it on Jarell Eddie. ACC Football News
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Florida State Eye in the Sky (part I):
Florida State=28, Virginia Tech=22 Today’s word is Moral Victory… Moral victory (noun) [countable] A moral victory occurs when a person, [...] -
Georgia Tech as Coastal champion? Yep, it could happen
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Miami Hurricanes fire longtime equipment manager Bobby Revilla, say it’s ‘not NCAA related’
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Notes: Johnson again to wait on naming starting QB
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Rule-breakers still frustrating Hurricanes coach Al Golden
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Wolfpack has chance to beat another ranked football team
ACC Basketball News
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Duke veterans set for young Kentucky team
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Terrapins do enough to take home opener, 67-45
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UVa buckles down in second half to beat Fairfield
Monday, November 12, 2012
VT Football News
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Only one longshot scenario keeps Hokies alive in Coastal Division; Boston College will be 12:30 p.m. kickoff
In a normal season, the Hokies would have been mathematically eliminated yesterday from representing the Coastal Division in the ACC championship game. But math doesn’t factor in an extenuating circumstance surrounding Miami this year. VT Basketball News
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Rhode Island at Virginia Tech preview capsule
RHODE ISLAND AT VIRGINIA TECH Other VT Sports News
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Hokies stumble in OT to end NCAA run
One of Charles Adair's former players ended his season Sunday. ACC Football News
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BC’s Steele backbone
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Miami Hurricanes’ defense getting help
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When FSU needed a spark, leader EJ Manuel had a simple message: ‘believe’
ACC Basketball News
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Ryan Anderson-powered BC opens up with a victory
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UNC beats Florida Atlantic 80-56
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 [...]
