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Monday, November 19, 2012
VT Football News
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Hokies should beat Cavs…but will they?
With a week of regular season remaining, Virginia Tech is out of ACC title contention, but if the Hokies hope for a postseason bowl bid - and all of those extra practices that come along with it - a win over intrastate rival Virginia next Saturday is a must. -
Tech-UVa a noon kickoff on ESPNU, plus five thoughts from the Hokies’ win at Boston College
I’ve finally landed in Greensboro, which gives me a chance to get to some Internet access that doesn’t come at an airport rate. (Take some cues from Greensboro’s free WiFi, Newark. I paid $12 for a sandwich. At least give me some free Internet. It’s not too much to ask.) VT Basketball News
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Tech sophomore Barksdale is coming along
One basket. That’s all C.J. Barksdale managed in the first two games of this basketball season for Virginia Tech. -
Virginia Tech @ UNC-Greensboro basketball preview (FREE!)
#197 R.P.I. Virginia Tech @ #297 R.P.I. UNC-Greensboro Monday, 7pm, ESPN3 Vegas Line: VT is a 7 point favorite (VT-7) [...] -
Virginia Tech at UNC Greensboro preview capsule
ACC Football News
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ACC’s $50 million exit fee went info effect ‘immediately’
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Duke head coach David Cutcliffe announces he will return next year
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In the Big Ten, Maryland sees power in numbers
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Maryland nears decision on move to the Big Ten
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University of Miami self-imposes 2nd straight bowl ban
ACC Basketball News
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30-point run seals Duke’s 88-67 win over Florida Gulf Coast
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Oklahoma State hammers N.C. State 76-56 in Puerto Rico Tip-Off
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Virginia Tech @ UNC-Greensboro basketball preview (FREE!)
#197 R.P.I. Virginia Tech @ #297 R.P.I. UNC-Greensboro Monday, 7pm, ESPN3 Vegas Line: VT is a 7 point favorite (VT-7) [...]
Sunday, November 18, 2012
VT Football News
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Different perspective emanates from cellar
This week's Q&A-Mac is brought to you by my basement: one whale of a place to watch Virginia Tech's biggest win of the year. -
Hokies keep bowl hopes alive with 30-23 overtime win against last-place Boston College
Not the prettiest of wins today for Virginia Tech, which barely got by last-place Boston College 30-23 in overtime. But it’s a win nonetheless. -
Hokies pull out overtime win to keep alive bowl hopes
On Thursday during practice, Randall Dunn gave Logan Thomas some simple directions. If the Virginia Tech football coaches called the team’s 2-point conversion play, Dunn told Thomas to throw him the ball in the back of the end zone. -
Hokies pull out win over BC in overtime
Marcus Davis' long week had an extra 30 minutes from the bench tacked onto it. -
Safe play falls flat
The decision from the Boston College sidelines to play for overtime proved fatal yesterday at Alumni Stadium. -
Virginia Tech notes: Fuller’s catch key
Virginia Tech couldn’t muster much offense in the first half against Boston College on Saturday. It’s only score, a first-quarter field goal, was set up by a lucky bounce. Already trailing 3-0 and facing a third-and-19, junior quarterback Logan Thomas heaved a ball to a double-covered Corey Fuller. ACC Football News
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Duke falls to Georgia Tech 42-24
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Jackets roll Duke, await Miami decision
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Miami Hurricanes pummel South Florida, become bowl-eligible
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N.C. State can’t stop Clemson in 62-48 loss
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Terrapins no match for No. 10 Seminoles
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University of Maryland in talks to join Big Ten
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Washington comes through on senior day
ACC Basketball News
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Shane Larkins’ tenacity energizes Miami Hurricanes in win over Jacksonville
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
