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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
VT Football News
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3,000 (or so) days in possession of the Commonwealth Cup
Today (Tuesday) is a milestone for Virginia Tech in its Commonwealth Cup possession, the 3,000th consecutive day the Hokies have been in possession of the Commonwealth Cup, the yearly traveling trophy awarded to the winner of the UVa-Tech game. -
Two Thursday night games possible for Tech
The ACC is considering giving Georgia Tech two Thursday night games for the 2013 season, at Clemson and home against Virginia Tech. VT Basketball News
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ACC Player of the Year: Plumlee or Green?
With a month left in the college basketball season, it appears that the battle for ACC Player of the Year is a two man race. -
Green’s bad half dooms Hokies
A halftime plea from his coach and a little taunting by an opponent got Erick Green going Tuesday night. But Green’s latest scoring surge wasn’t nearly enough to help Virginia Tech avoid a 73-55 slap in the face from rival Virginia. -
Hokies no match for Cavaliers
The gap between the Virginia and Virginia Tech men's basketball teams grew even wider Tuesday. -
More comments from VT on loss at UVa
If you’ve already read my game story in the previous post or in the paper or elsewhere on the website, here are some extra quotes on the Hokies’ latest loss: -
UVa’s Harris quietly makes a big impact
Maybe it's time for the college basketball world to start embracing Joe Harris. ACC Basketball News
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Cameron Indoor Stadium center stage for Tar Heels, Blue Devils
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Improving Tech’s free-throw shooting
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UM headed to FSU, hopes road performance improves
From the SportsWar Network
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ACC Baseball Preview: Miami
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ITA Format News
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
VT Football News
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Bulldogs hire ex-Hokie Martin as football coach
Martinsville High School hired former Virginia Tech standout Orion Martin as its new head football coach Monday night, Bulldogs athletic director Tommy Golding said. -
Michael Vick re-signs with the Eagles — good move?
Former Hokies quarterback Michael Vick restructured his contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, agreeing to what amounts to a one-year deal that could be worth as much as $10 million. VT Basketball News
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Troubled Tech faces rising U.Va. tonight
Cadarian Raines insisted the record does lie. Despite sitting in last place in the Atlantic Coast Conference, and having two home losses to the league’s other two bottom teams, Raines said Virginia Tech is not the worst basketball team in the conference. -
Virginia basketball’s unconventional lineup is befuddling foes
Now that he is Virginia’s lone big man on most nights, junior Akil Mitchell often makes light of the fact that he came to Charlottesville as a wing player who could move to the paint if necessary. -
Virginia Tech vs. Virginia rivalry game brings different challenges
Short shrift was given to the rivalry angle on the eve of the second Virginia-Virginia Tech men's basketball match-up of the season. ACC Football News
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Griffin addresses ACC network possibility
ACC Basketball News
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Blue Devils learn from struggle at Boston College
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Crucial week ahead for Terps after Virginia loss
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Justin Anderson and Virginia basketball block out Maryland noise, continue ACC hot streak
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Miami Hurricanes move up to No. 3 in Associated Press basketball poll
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Tar Heels staying with same starting 5
ACC Recruiting News
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Guard commits to Georgia Tech
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Montgomery aims to give Duke top in-state recruits
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Tech considers change in recruiting strategy
Monday, February 11, 2013
VT Basketball News
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State of the Program | The Ma$$ Exodu$
This article takes a look at Virginia Tech’s dramatic drop in basketball attendance and how it will mean an estimated $1 million less in basketball revenue this year compared to last year. -
Virginia Tech @ Virginia basketball preview: (100% FREE!)
#156 R.P.I. Virginia Tech @ #100 R.P.I. Virginia: TV coverage: 7pm, ESPNU and ESPN3 out west Vegas line: VT+14.5 o/u=126 [...] -
Virginia women beat Hokies
For the second time this season, it looked like the Virginia Tech women’s basketball team might finally end its long losing streak against Virginia. VT Recruiting News
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Virginia Tech’s DB class gets some kudos; 247Sports releases its Class of ’14 All-America Team
I’ll be going through the Hokies’ signing class once again in the next week, picking out more information from Virginia Tech’s videocast on National Signing Day to break things down a little bit more by positions. Other VT Sports News
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Clontz, Stubbs still helping Tech baseball
When Brad Clontz was being recruited by Virginia Tech in 1990, Clontz, a budding baseball pitcher, was told that by the time he put on a Hokies uniform, the team would be playing under lights. -
Virginia Tech’s Heinz shuts out Southern Illinois
Kelly Heinz struck out 12 batters as part of her no-hitter as the Virginia Tech (4-1) softball team beat Southern Illinois (3-2) 9-0 in six innings at the Dot Richardson National Collegiate Softball Invitational on Sunday. ACC Football News
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Miami Hurricanes name Hurlie Brown running backs coach
ACC Basketball News
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Blue Devils finish off Eagles
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Duke narrowly beats Boston College in men’s basketball
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Justin Anderson and Virginia basketball block out Maryland noise, continue ACC hot streak
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Virginia basketball tops Maryland in battle of potential NCAA tournament bubble teams
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Virginia Tech @ Virginia basketball preview: (100% FREE!)
#156 R.P.I. Virginia Tech @ #100 R.P.I. Virginia: TV coverage: 7pm, ESPNU and ESPN3 out west Vegas line: VT+14.5 o/u=126 [...]
Sunday, February 10, 2013
VT Basketball News
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Hokies all alone in ACC cellar after loss to Georgia Tech
Virginia Tech basketball coach James Johnson said he was concerned about having to play Georgia Tech just 38 hours after losing to Maryland. -
More quotes from VT on loss to GT
If you’ve already read my game story in the previous post or in the paper or elsewhere on the website, here are some extra quotes. There are none from Eric Green because he wasn’t available because of his condition, and there are none from Jarell Eddie because he was not made available to the media in the wake of his meltdown. -
Tech stops Hokies, ends ACC road slide
The last two times Georgia Tech visited Virginia Tech’s Cassell Coliseum, perhaps the most humble gym in the ACC, the Yellow Jackets cloaked themselves in distress. -
Video: VT-GT Basketball Highlights
The highlights from Virginia Tech's 64-54 loss to Georgia Tech in Cassell Coliseum. -
Virginia Tech runs out of gas against Georgia Tech
It was fitting that frisbee-catching dogs were the halftime entertainment Saturday. VT Recruiting News
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Recruiting territories set for Hokies’ coaching staff
Virginia Tech managed to hold its 2013 class together despite a coaching staff shakeup only a few weeks before signing day, not losing a single recruit to a de-commitment through the process. ACC Basketball News
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Miami Hurricanes rout North Carolina 87-61; could No. 1 ranking be next?
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Tough crowd awaits UVa, Anderson
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Wake Forest rolls past Florida State 71-46
Saturday, February 9, 2013
VT Basketball News
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Hokies need to rewrite script
Virginia Tech men's basketball coach James Johnson had a familiar feeling as he watched his team lose yet another game Thursday. -
Slumping Hokies host equally woeful Georgia Tech
James Johnson can watch the Shawshank Redemption over and over. It’s one of his favorite movies. -
Virginia Tech women score 1st ACC road win at Georgia Tech
Monet Tellier led all scorers with 24 points as the Virginia Tech women's basketball team scored their first ACC road victory of the season by beating Georgia Tech 63-61 on Friday. VT Recruiting News
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Recruiting doesn’t end on signing day
A note of caution to Virginia and Virginia Tech football fans who may have breathed a sigh of relief on national signing day: -
Shane Beamer named top 50 recruiter by 247Sports
After helping haul in another solid recruiting class, Virginia Tech running backs and associate head coach Shane Beamer got some recognition for his efforts, being named one of 247Sports’ top 50 recruiters nationally. Other VT Sports News
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Tech opens softball with sweep
Virginia Tech opened the softball season on a strong note, sweeping its first-day games at the Dot Richardson Invitational. ACC Basketball News
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Around the ACC: Weekend Preview for Feb. 9-10
From the SportsWar Network
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ACC Baseball Preview: Maryland
Friday, February 8, 2013
VT Basketball News
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Georgia Tech @ Virginia Tech basketball preview: (100% FREE!)
#133 R.P.I. Georgia Tech @ #147 R.P.I. Virginia Tech: TV coverage: 1pm, RSN & ESPN3 Vegas line: VT-2 o/u= TBA [...] -
Hokies discuss loss to Maryland
If you’ve read the game story in the previous post or in the paper or elsewhere online, it had no quotes because of the 9 pm start. So here is what the Hokies and their coach had to say about the 60-55 loss to Maryland: -
Hokies fall to Terps, stay in ACC basement
In early December, the Virginia Tech men's basketball team was 7-0 and receiving votes in the Associated Press Top 25 poll. -
Tech falls to Maryland, loses fifth straight
Virginia Tech basketball coach James Johnson insisted this week that his team had improved since its Jan. 5 lopsided loss at Maryland, and Thursday night’s final score supported that assertion. -
Terps grew up on the road against Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Coach James Johnson likened Thursday night’s ACC slugfest to one of his favorite films, “Shawshank Redemption.” Over the past three games, the Hokies have led Maryland, Miami and North Carolina at halftime, only to falter late. The script felt repetitive. Virginia Tech scrapped and fought, only to wind up on the losing end. -
Video: VT vs. Maryland Highlights
Virginia Tech got down big early, fought back to lead a good portion of the game, and battled Maryland throughout the second half. The Hokies fell 60-55, despite getting 29 points from Erick Green. ACC Football News
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NCAA closure will be ‘great day’ for Miami Hurricanes
ACC Basketball News
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Cameron, K spell doom for Wolfpack yet again
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Duke Beat: The Rematch
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Georgia Tech @ Virginia Tech basketball preview: (100% FREE!)
#133 R.P.I. Georgia Tech @ #147 R.P.I. Virginia Tech: TV coverage: 1pm, RSN & ESPN3 Vegas line: VT-2 o/u= TBA [...] -
Larkin happy to prove ‘recruiting gurus’ wrong
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UVa shuts down Clemson’s offense
ACC Recruiting News
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Local recruits seem to be getting away from Miami Hurricanes
From the SportsWar Network
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ACC Baseball Preview: Georgia Tech
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NCAA Recruiting Revolution Nears
Thursday, February 7, 2013
VT Basketball News
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Tech coach Johnson thinks team has improved despite losses
A month ago, Virginia Tech played its first ACC basketball game of the season. Maryland routed the Hokies 94-71 on Jan. 5 in College Park, Md. VT Recruiting News
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Kendall Fuller signs with Virginia Tech on National Signing Day
Growing up, Good Counsel senior Kendall Fuller heard the same question over and over: Where are you going to college? -
Recapping the Hokies’ 2013 signing day
Yesterday was a busy day on the blog, with plenty of information on a bunch of posts, so I don’t blame you if you missed a couple. So today’s post will serve to recap everything from yesterday, a one-stop-shop to revisit everything from National Signing Day. -
Virginia Tech bolsters defense, offensive line
A down football season that produced Virginia Tech's worst record in 20 years didn't have any detrimental effect on the Hokies' signing class Wednesday. -
Virginia Tech high on incoming recruits
The Virginia Tech football team will open the 2013 regular season against two-time defending BCS champion Alabama, but assistant coach Shane Beamer has been battling the Crimson Tide for months now. -
Virginia Tech, UVa have stable signing day as no commits ‘flip’
One of the feelings that Virginia and Virginia Tech were spared on national letter-of-intent day was the chagrin of having a committed player sign with another school. ACC Basketball News
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Virginia looks to avenge loss to Clemson
ACC Recruiting News
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10 points on Tech’s class
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Around the ACC: Signing Day Spotlight
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Assessing the University of Miami’s signing haul
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FSU Seminoles stock up on defense
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Maryland, Randy Edsall bolstering border patrol
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Tech’s Paul Johnson: Forget the rankings, OK?
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UVa signees add bulk up front
