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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
VT Football News
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Virginia Tech agrees to 2-for-1 deal with Old Dominion
Virginia Tech and Old Dominion have agreed to a three-game football series in which the teams will square off in 2016, ’18 and ’19, reports our ODU beat writer Harry Minium. VT Basketball News
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Hokies finally shake hangover
Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and the rest of "The Hangover" cast weren't at Cassell Coliseum on Monday, but for one half it sure felt that way. -
More Johnson quotes on beating MVSU
If you’ve already read the game story in the previous post, here are some extra quotes from James Johnson on the Hokies’ win Monday: -
Second-half surge carries Hokies past MVSU
After a sluggish first half in which the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team trailed winless Mississippi Valley State 22-20 with 6:31 to go before the break, senior walk-on Joey Racer went into the Hokies’ locker room and wrote the word “effort” on the team’s dry erase board. ACC Football News
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RB Justus Pickett, DB Makinton Dorleant leaving Maryland football team
ACC Basketball News
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At practice, Duke’s Tyler Thornton spells injured Seth Curry
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Cavaliers obtained zest from the West
Monday, December 10, 2012
VT Football News
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A freshman finally won the Heisman. Should it have happened back in 1999?
Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel made history Saturday night, becoming the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy in the history of the 77-year-old award. Freshman weren’t eligible to play until 1972, but that’s still a first in the last 40 years. -
Coaching changes at Tech, UVa have predictable patterns
Today at Bayou Lucy’s, the 105th different destination for the SEC Roundtable, the conversation quickly turned from the gumbo to staff changes at Virginia and possible staff changes at Virginia Tech. VT Basketball News
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Mississippi Valley State @ Virginia Tech basketball preview (FREE!)
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Tech adjusts to first loss
For the first time this year, Virginia Tech basketball coach James Johnson is coaching his team after a loss. Making the first-year coach’s assignment easier? Today the Hokies play host to winless Mississippi Valley State. ACC Basketball News
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For Tar Heels, it takes three to fill one spot
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Mississippi Valley State @ Virginia Tech basketball preview (FREE!)
#114 R.P.I. Mississippi Valley State @ #87 R.P.I. Virginia Tech TV coverage: 7pm, ESPN3 Vegas line: OFF o/u=off $-line: off [...] -
Morning review: Turgeon still searching for consistency
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Postgame notes: Pe’Shon Howard gets his shot going
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Tech basketball assistant arrested for DUI
Sunday, December 9, 2012
VT Basketball News
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Edit: Turns out it Wasn’t Walking
This video shows that West Virginia committed a walk just before their game winning basket in VT's 68-67 loss in Morgantown, but the referees blew the call. -
Missed shot hands Virginia Tech its 1st loss
West Virginia men's basketball coach Bob Huggins liked the ending. Virginia Tech guard Erick Green most certainly did not. -
Virginia Tech suffers first loss of the season at the hands of West Virginia
Virginia Tech Coach James Johnson knew there would be a time when the Hokies couldn’t keep up the frenetic pace that vaulted them to their best start in 30 years. He just didn’t know how they would respond. -
WVU hands Virginia Tech first loss of season, 68-67
In the hallway outside the visiting locker room, Virginia Tech sophomore guard Robert Brown tried to explain the defensive miscue that dealt the Hokies their first loss of the basketball season. ACC Basketball News
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Maryland beats South Carolina State for eighth straight win
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Deacons blow 13-point lead in final 12 minutes
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Duke dominates Temple for 90-67 win
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Howell, Leslie lead N.C. State to 80-63 win over Cleveland State
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Jackets close strong to escape upset
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UNC coasts to 78-55 win over East Tennessee State
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UNC got warning on suspect classes
Saturday, December 8, 2012
VT Football News
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Weaver: Virginia Tech not considering leaving ACC
There are more lucrative conferences on the college landscape than the ACC, but Virginia Tech doesn't feel a need to join the latest round of musical chairs in an effort to get a bigger payday. VT Basketball News
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After bursting onto the national scene, Erick Green and the Hokies hope to stay one step ahead
There was a time not that long ago — heck, maybe even a week ago — when Virginia Tech point guard Erick Green was the best-kept secret in the ACC. Chances are, though, West Virginia Coach Bob Huggins is well aware of Green heading into Saturday’s matchup between the Hokies and Mountaineers. -
Good as his word: Erick Green leads Hokies
Two months ago, Erick Green proclaimed himself one of the best guards in the country and vowed he would prove it this season. -
Hokies ready for hostile environment
Erick Green summed up what the undefeated Virginia Tech basketball team will face today when it makes its first trip to Morgantown, W.Va., in eight years. -
Virginia Tech basketball vs. West Virginia: Hokies blazing new trail under James Johnson
Before every practice begins, Virginia Tech Coach James Johnson gathers his players in a circle near midcourt. It’s not quite a huddle, but close enough for Johnson to look into their eyes and try to get a read on what could be troubling them. ACC Football News
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Clemson Tigers eye big finish
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Doeren’s first hire will coordinate Pack’s recruiting
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Tech fired up by USC bowl pairing
ACC Basketball News
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No. 25 Pack will use home stand to try to find identity
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Tar Heels trying out ‘small ball’
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Terps try to temper expectations
Friday, December 7, 2012
VT Football News
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Running game a priority for Hokies
While public perception might seem otherwise, it’s no big mystery why Virginia Tech failed to contend for the Coastal Division title this year and mucked its way through the program’s most disappointing season in 20 years. VT Basketball News
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Hokies set to renew rivalry with Mountaineers
Fans of Virginia Tech basketball are known to experience disappointment each season, but after a quick 7-0 start, the program has done nothing but exceed fans’ expectations. ACC Football News
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Charlotte trip perfect for Blue Devils
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History repeats for UVa coaching staff
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Stop picking on the ACC
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UNC coach Larry Fedora convinces recruit that he will remain Tar Heels coach
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University presidents commit to ACC unity
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Vols hire Cincinnati’s Jones as next coach
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Wake Beat: Coaching (G)Rumors
Thursday, December 6, 2012
VT Football News
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Photo Gallery: Florida State 28, Virginia Tech 22
Yes, we're finally posting a photo gallery from a game that happened a month ago. (sheepish grin - wonder when the UVA gallery will be posted?) VT Basketball News
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A look into why Virginia Tech basketball is off to its best start in 30 years
When the preseason rankings came out and Virginia Tech men’s basketball was picked to finish in 10th place by the ACC’s reporters and coaches, first-year Coach James Johnson told his team it didn’t matter. The games, he emphasized, still had to be played. -
Hokies no longer paying the price for free-throw follies
A year ago, hitting clutch free throws was an Achilles’ heel for the Virginia Tech basketball team. ACC Football News
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Coaches name Clemson’s Boyd offensive player of year
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Virginia Beat: Off the Deep End
ACC Basketball News
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Cavs hold off Vols
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Gators chomp Seminoles; UF hands Florida State worst loss since 1999
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UNC Beat: From a Distance
ACC Recruiting News
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Fork Union’s Tyrell Chavis backs out of UVa commitment
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
VT Football News
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The perks of going to a bowl? Some pretty nice swag
Getting to play one more game in a season is fun, sure. But if you’re a player, the bowl gift is a pretty nice perk about getting to the postseason. VT Basketball News
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At 7-0, Hokies are on a winning path
Thirty years. It’s been three whole decades since a Virginia Tech basketball team has started a season 7-0, but that’s exactly what new head coach James Johnson has spurred the Hokies to do this season. -
Hokies sport a fresh look
The Fresh Prince and Johan have begun making their mark on the Virginia Tech men's basketball team. -
Virginia Tech @ West Virginia: basketball preview (FREE!)
#54 R.P.I. Virginia Tech @ #150 R.P.I. West Virginia: TV coverage: Espn2, 4pm, Saturday Vegas line: VT+8 o/u= 144 $-line: [...] ACC Football News
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Heels’ Fedora could be playing with matches on Tennessee front
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LSU provides chance for Clemson to prove status
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Two websites report Tennessee’s interest in UNC’s Fedora
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Virginia Beat: Off the Deep End
This would’ve been a great time to segue smoothly into basketball coverage, seeing as the football season is over and basketball season is just ramping up. The football season may be over, but screw-with-the-heads-of-UVA-fans season knows no boundaries. It is a 365-days-a-year operation, and it’s down to a science. ACC Basketball News
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Brian Gregory may have Tech on way to something good
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Joe Harris is rewarding Coach Tony Bennett’s faith
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Mark Turgeon says Maryland’s turnovers are still a mystery to him
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Tech withstands UGA rally
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Terps stepping up their defense
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UNC Beat: From a Distance
Ask any North Carolina fan why they hate Duke, and they’re likely to give you an entire list of reasons. -
Virginia Tech @ West Virginia: basketball preview (FREE!)
#54 R.P.I. Virginia Tech @ #150 R.P.I. West Virginia: TV coverage: Espn2, 4pm, Saturday Vegas line: VT+8 o/u= 144 $-line: [...] -
Wolfpack beats Huskies 69-65 in Jimmy V Classic
