By Chris Horne, Recruiting Analyst September 2, 2010 8:37 AM
Virginia Tech's Kevin Sherman was one of four coaches to call Anson (Wadesboro, N.C.) linebacker Stephone Anthony on September 1, which was the first day college coaches can call senior recruits. What did Sherman say to one of Tech's top remaining targets? more >>
Jake Goins committed to Virginia Tech over Virginia just three weeks ago and he is pleased to no longer have to worry about recruiting.
"I'm glad it's over," he said. "I feel like I made the right decision."
The 6-5, 285-pound right offensive tackle has turned his full attention towards Manchester's (Midlothian, VA) 2010 season, which will be his last on the high school level. more >>
By Will Stewart, TechSideline.com September 1, 2010 11:12 AM
Nike held a press conference this morning in New York to unveil the 2010 Nike Pro Combat uniforms, and the latest worst-kept secret in Virginia Tech football was revealed: the Hokies will sport all-black uniforms Monday night when they kick off at FedExField against the Boise State Broncos. more >>
There isn't much change from 1-20 from the original Preseason Top 40 posted in June, but there has been some shuffling from 20 through 40. With the final piece of evaluation - the 2010 season - yet to come, check out which prospects are included in this final version of the TechSideline.com's Preseason Top 40. more >>
By Chris Coleman, TechSideline.com August 31, 2010 2:39 PM
The opening weekend of college football is often filled with surprises. A lot of very young players are stepping on the field for the first time, and teams aren't operating at maximum efficiency. Sometimes it seems like certain things should happen on paper, but when the game starts, things head in a different direction. Both Virginia Tech and Boise State were both involved in openers like that in 2009. more >>
By Chris Coleman, TechSideline.com August 31, 2010 11:25 AM
Monday night's guests on Tech Talk Live were athletic director Jim Weaver, running backs coach Billy Hite, players Steven Friday and Andre Smith, and head football coach Frank Beamer. more >>
By Will Stewart, TechSideline.com August 30, 2010 3:10 PM
I went to bed last night just beyond midnight, and I tossed and turned until 1:30 AM, pondering the possibilities of Virginia Tech's matchup with Boise State. The opener at FedExField (note that it's one word) is just one week away, and if it's keeping me up at night, I can only imagine what it's doing to the Tech players and coaches. more >>
Owings Mills (MD) offensive tackle Donovan Smith has narrowed his college focus a little bit, whittling the list of schools he's considering down to 12. The 6-6, 275-pound senior, one of the top overall prospects in the state of Maryland, names the 12 and discusses what's next in his recruitment. more >>
By Chris Coleman, TechSideline.com August 30, 2010 10:50 AM
With game week preparations for Boise State beginning on Wednesday, the Virginia Tech coaching staff sat down on Sunday to come up with their traveling roster, and also decided on some potential position changes. Also: several true freshmen dressing for the opener, solving the puzzle about tickets sold for the Boise State game, and TSL's new Facebook pagemore >>
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Virginia Tech's Kevin Sherman was one of four coaches to call Anson (Wadesboro, N.C.) linebacker Stephone Anthony on September 1, which was the first day college coaches can call senior recruits. What did Sherman say to one of Tech's top remaining targets? 
Jake Goins committed to Virginia Tech over Virginia just three weeks ago and he is pleased to no longer have to worry about recruiting.
Nike held a press conference this morning in New York to unveil the 2010 Nike Pro Combat uniforms, and the latest worst-kept secret in Virginia Tech football was revealed: the Hokies will sport all-black uniforms Monday night when they kick off at FedExField against the Boise State Broncos. 
There isn't much change from 1-20 from the original Preseason Top 40 posted in June, but there has been some shuffling from 20 through 40. With the final piece of evaluation - the 2010 season - yet to come, check out which prospects are included in this final version of the TechSideline.com's Preseason Top 40. 
The opening weekend of college football is often filled with surprises. A lot of very young players are stepping on the field for the first time, and teams aren't operating at maximum efficiency. Sometimes it seems like certain things should happen on paper, but when the game starts, things head in a different direction. Both Virginia Tech and Boise State were both involved in openers like that in 2009. 
Monday night's guests on Tech Talk Live were athletic director Jim Weaver, running backs coach Billy Hite, players Steven Friday and Andre Smith, and head football coach Frank Beamer. 
I went to bed last night just beyond midnight, and I tossed and turned until 1:30 AM, pondering the possibilities of Virginia Tech's matchup with Boise State. The opener at FedExField (note that it's one word) is just one week away, and if it's keeping me up at night, I can only imagine what it's doing to the Tech players and coaches. 
Owings Mills (MD) offensive tackle Donovan Smith has narrowed his college focus a little bit, whittling the list of schools he's considering down to 12. The 6-6, 275-pound senior, one of the top overall prospects in the state of Maryland, names the 12 and discusses what's next in his recruitment. 
With game week preparations for Boise State beginning on Wednesday, the Virginia Tech coaching staff sat down on Sunday to come up with their traveling roster, and also decided on some potential position changes.
