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Does Standout TE Plan To Visit Tech? September 8, 2010 Ardrey Kell (Charlotte, N.C.) tight end Drew Owens reportedly scheduled an official visit to Virginia Tech for the weekend of October 16. TechSideline.com caught up with the 6-5, 225-pound senior, who addressed his future visit plans and more in this latest update. more
Top Junior Harold Off To Good Start September 7, 2010 Rebounding from a knee injury that sidelined him for 8 1/2 games of his sophomore season, Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, VA) junior defensive end/wide receiver Eli Harold is more focused and determined than ever on the gridiron. He figures to be an important piece of a Dolphins squad that is expected to contend for a state championship this season. more
L.C. Bird Notes: Junior LB One To Watch September 3, 2010 L.C. Bird's (Chesterfield, VA) defense shined in its first preseason competition of the 2010 season, stifling both the Westfield and Dinwiddie offenses. There are many standouts on the Skyhawks defense, but flying around from the middle linebacker position was Deontae "Deon" Clarke, who appeared to be the vocal leader of the group. more
Anthony Hears From Favorites September 2, 2010 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
Preseason Report: OL Jake Goins September 1, 2010 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
TSL's Preseason Top 40, Final Version August 31, 2010 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
4-star OT Narrows List August 30, 2010 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
FB Recruiting Notes: Hughes Sets Officials August 26, 2010 In this edition of "Notes," read the latest on Kempsville (Virginia Beach, VA) senior linebacker Travis Hughes, who has scheduled all five official visits and answers whether or not depth chart is a key factor in his decision. Also read up on the talent at Hermitage High School in Richmond, Virginia. more
Hargrave Report: Taylor Focused On One Goal August 25, 2010 There is no question of where Justin Taylor wants to be come January. A standout defensive end prospect out of South Stanly High School (Norwood, N.C.), Taylor signed a letter of intent with Virginia Tech this past February. He is currently enrolled as a postgraduate at Hargrave Military Academy, determined to work to accomplish his primary goal of being at Virginia Tech by the start of next year. more
Marshall Talks Defense, Early Enrollment August 24, 2010 "It always helps to get quality reps against quality foes." - Dinwiddie (VA) defensive end Corey Marshall.
The 6-1, 255-pound Marshall, ranked #5 in TSL's Preseason In-State Top 40, and his Generals teammates have faced some quality competition this preseason in scrimmages against Ocean Lakes and Bethel. Dinwiddie's star reflected on the team's performance as well as his own thus far in preseason practice. more
Finney-Smith Down to 3, Sets Announcement August 22, 2010 Highly regarded forward Dorian Finney-Smith will announce his college choice on September 28, at a 1 p.m. press conference at Norcom High School (Portsmouth, VA). Before he does this, though, he will make official visits to his three finalists. more
Nease H.S. Notes: Roth Looking Dominant August 19, 2010 Matt Roth totaled 27 tackles for loss and 13 sacks last season, which was his first year at Nease High School (Ponte Vedra, FL). One year later, the 6-4 standout defensive end, 30 pounds heavier at 225 pounds, enters his senior season with high expectations. more
Commitment Reports: Vandyke, Aromire August 18, 2010 South County (Lorton, VA) has one of its best players back in the fold. 6-3, 196-pound senior Ronny Vandyke will start at Whip linebacker and wide receiver for the Stallions after missing the entire 2009 season due to a shoulder injury. The shoulder, which required surgery, is holding up well so far in preseason practice. more
NC Junior A Top RB Prospect August 17, 2010 Millbrook (Raleigh, N.C.) star Keith Marshall enters the 2010 season as one of the top juniors in the Tar Heel state. The 5-11, 180-pound running back expects to receive 10 written scholarship offers - including one from Virginia Tech - at the beginning of his junior year, the time when he can begin receiving official offer letters. more
VT's Total Package Impressed Farrow August 16, 2010 Cornerback prospect James Farrow admitted that Virginia Tech was "kind of my unofficial leader" prior to last Thursday's visit to Blacksburg. Still, the 6-0, 175-pound Minnetonka (MN) standout didn't plan on verbally committing to the Hokies while on the trip. That's just what happened, though, and Virginia Tech scored commitment 11 in its 2011 recruiting class. more
Farrow Pledges To Virginia Tech August 13, 2010 Minnetonka (MN) standout James Farrow verbally committed to Virginia Tech on Thursday, the day he made his first ever visit to Blacksburg. The 6-0, 175-pound rising senior is being recruited by Virginia Tech to play cornerback. more
Preseason Report: TE Christian Reeves August 12, 2010 Eagles Landing Christian Academy (McDonough, GA) head coach Jonathan Gess gave Christian Reeves a chance to play offense last season, starting the 6-3, 220-pound standout at wide receiver. The move paid off with Reeves hauling in 26 receptions for 584 yards and four scores. If this past offseason is any indication, however, last season may have only been a glimpse into the potential the Virginia Tech-bound rising senior has on the offensive side of the ball. more
Goins Is A Hokie August 11, 2010 Jake Goins will spend his college days in Blacksburg. The 6-5, 285-pound offensive lineman committed to Frank Beamer and company on Tuesday, giving the Hokies and in-state recruiting victory over the University of Virginia. Goins, a rising senior out of Manchester High School (Midlothian, VA), was also offered by Clemson, Duke, Maryland and Richmond. more
Minnesota Star To Visit VT Thursday August 10, 2010 Minnetonka (MN) defensive back James Farrow has taken visits to two of his four favorite schools. He'll visit the other two - one of which is Virginia Tech - over the course of the next several days. The 6-0, 175-pound rising senior discusses his plans and where he stands in the decision-making process in this latest update. more
Notes: Goins' Decision Coming This Week? August 9, 2010 In this edition of "Notes," Manchester (Midlothian, VA) star Jake Goins tells when he may commit, Manchester head coach Tom Hall dishes on Goins and other prospects on his 2010 squad, DeMatha (Hyattsville, MD) head coach Bill McGregor provides updates on some of his prospects, and more. more
Nicholson Will Make Official Visits August 4, 2010 Bayside (Virginia Beach, VA) cornerback Demetrious Nicholson will not commit before the start of his senior season, Marlins head coach Darnell Moore says. The 5-9, 165-pound speedster will not wait until Signing Day, but he will take official visits before making his college selection. more
Star Athlete Jennings To Cut List To 10 August 3, 2010 In what will be the first of four college visits this week, Gilman (Baltimore, MD) athlete Darius Jennings will trek to Penn State today. He'll visit Pitt and West Virginia on Wednesday before flying to Boston College on Friday. Following these trips, the 5-11, 175-pound rising senior standout hopes to narrow his long list of schools to a final 10. more
Cave Spring Star Discusses Decision August 2, 2010 Michael Cole announced tonight that Virginia Tech is where he will spend his college career. The decision ultimately came down to Tech and Penn State with the Hokies emerging as the pick one week ago.
"I let the Virginia Tech coaches know about a week ago," said Cole, a 6-2, 200-pound linebacker/safety prospect out of Cave Spring High School (Roanoke, VA). "I called Coach Stinespring and he was very excited." more
Cole Announces For VT August 2, 2010 Cave Spring (Roanoke, VA) star Michael Cole, the #17 player in the state in TechSideline.com's Preseason Top 40, is a Hokie. The 6-2, 200-pound linebacker/safety announced his choice this evening, during Greg Roberts' radio show in Roanoke. more
Goins Talks Visits, Impending Decision July 31, 2010 Manchester (Midlothian, VA) offensive lineman Jake Goins did indeed visit Virginia Tech and Virginia this week. All that remains now is for the 6-5, 285-pound rising senior standout to make a commitment. Goins, a first-team all-Dominion district selection last season as a junior, is considering a final three of Maryland, UVa and Tech. more
Ardrey Kell (Charlotte, N.C.) tight end Drew Owens reportedly scheduled an official visit to Virginia Tech for the weekend of October 16. TechSideline.com caught up with the 6-5, 225-pound senior, who addressed his future visit plans and more in this latest update.
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.
"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.
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.
In this edition of "Notes," read the latest on Kempsville (Virginia Beach, VA) senior linebacker Travis Hughes, who has scheduled all five official visits and answers whether or not depth chart is a key factor in his decision. Also read up on the talent at Hermitage High School in Richmond, Virginia.
There is no question of where Justin Taylor wants to be come January. A standout defensive end prospect out of South Stanly High School (Norwood, N.C.), Taylor signed a letter of intent with Virginia Tech this past February. He is currently enrolled as a postgraduate at Hargrave Military Academy, determined to work to accomplish his primary goal of being at Virginia Tech by the start of next year.
"It always helps to get quality reps against quality foes." - Dinwiddie (VA) defensive end Corey Marshall.
The 6-1, 255-pound Marshall, ranked #5 in TSL's Preseason In-State Top 40, and his Generals teammates have faced some quality competition this preseason in scrimmages against Ocean Lakes and Bethel. Dinwiddie's star reflected on the team's performance as well as his own thus far in preseason practice.
Highly regarded forward Dorian Finney-Smith will announce his college choice on September 28, at a 1 p.m. press conference at Norcom High School (Portsmouth, VA). Before he does this, though, he will make official visits to his three finalists.
Matt Roth totaled 27 tackles for loss and 13 sacks last season, which was his first year at Nease High School (Ponte Vedra, FL). One year later, the 6-4 standout defensive end, 30 pounds heavier at 225 pounds, enters his senior season with high expectations.
South County (Lorton, VA) has one of its best players back in the fold. 6-3, 196-pound senior Ronny Vandyke will start at Whip linebacker and wide receiver for the Stallions after missing the entire 2009 season due to a shoulder injury. The shoulder, which required surgery, is holding up well so far in preseason practice.
Millbrook (Raleigh, N.C.) star Keith Marshall enters the 2010 season as one of the top juniors in the Tar Heel state. The 5-11, 180-pound running back expects to receive 10 written scholarship offers - including one from Virginia Tech - at the beginning of his junior year, the time when he can begin receiving official offer letters.
Michael Cole announced tonight that Virginia Tech is where he will spend his college career. The decision ultimately came down to Tech and Penn State with the Hokies emerging as the pick one week ago.
"I let the Virginia Tech coaches know about a week ago," said Cole, a 6-2, 200-pound linebacker/safety prospect out of Cave Spring High School (Roanoke, VA). "I called Coach Stinespring and he was very excited."
