Another week of practice is in the books, and except for the injury to Darren Evans, things are going smoothly for the Hokies. There are still a few spots on the depth chart that are up for grabs, but [...] READ MORE
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2009 ACC Football Preview: Wake Forest
Wake Forest Demon DeaconsReturning Starters: 13 (9 offense, 4 defense)Key Returnees: QB Riley Skinner, RB Josh Adams, RB Brandon Pendergrass,TE Ben Wooster, C Russell Nenon, OG Jeff Griffin, OG Barrett [...] READ MORE
Preseason Check-in: DE Justin Taylor
At the urging of his cousin, current UNC freshman defensive back Terry Shankle, Justin Taylor came out for the varsity football team only two weeks before the start of last season. Taylor, now a senior, [...] READ MORE
Brookville Coach High on Thomas’ QB Potential
Brookville (Lynchburg, VA) head coach Jeff Woody has always been high on Logan Thomas' abilities at the quarterback position, so he was not surprised to see his former star in the quarterback mix at Virginia [...] READ MORE
2009 Virginia Tech Football Preview: Quarterbacks
Quarterback is the most important position on the field, and the Hokies haveyet another controversy there this year. This time it's not for the startingposition, but rather it's a battle between Ju-Ju [...] READ MORE
Embrace the Hype … and Other Musings
Embrace the HypeIt's the preseason, as the old saying goes, and everyone is undefeated.Optimism abounds. The Hokies are picked to win the ACC, are in the discussionfor the national title, and have matched [...] READ MORE
2009 ACC Football Preview: Virginia
Virginia CavaliersReturning Starters: 11 (5 offense, 6 defense)Key Returnees: QB Jameel Sewell, QB Marc Verica, QB/CB Vic Hall, RBMikell Simpson, OT Will Barker, OG Austin Pasztor, OG B.J. Cabbell, C [...] READ MORE
Dew Schedules Two Unofficial Visits
First Colonial (Virginia Beach, VA) safety/linebacker prospect Nick Dew is happy to be back on the gridiron, practicing with his teammates for the 2009 season. Being out on the field is not only fun [...] READ MORE
Young Players Stand Out in Opening Scrimmage
Virginia Tech held the first of three open scrimmages on Saturday afternoon. There were several standouts on each side of the ball, and one young player continued right where he left off during the spring.With [...] READ MORE
2009 ACC Football Preview: NC State
NC State WolfpackReturning Starters: 14 (8 offense, 6 defense)Key Returnees: QB Russell Wilson, RB Jamelle Eugene, RB Toney Baker, WROwen Spencer, WR Jarvis Williams, TE George Bryan, C Ten Larsen, OT [...] READ MORE
Checking in with VT Recruit Jerome Lewis
A commitment to Virginia Tech didn't deter other college coaches from pursuing Bishop Kearney (Rochester, N.Y.) tight end/defensive end Jerome Lewis. According to the 6-4, 230-pound rising senior, three [...] READ MORE
2009 Virginia Tech Football Preview: Running Backs
On Tuesday, Tech fans got the disturbing news that Darren Evans has been lostfor the season with a torn ACL. The Hokies lose a player who rushed for over1,200 yards a season ago, and they must replace [...] READ MORE
Countdown to Signing Day: 2010 Class Almost Full
Signing Day: February 3rd, 2010Recruit contact: FBS coaches can call high school seniors once a weekbeginning in September. High school juniors can receive official offer lettersbeginning in September.Overall [...] READ MORE
2009 ACC Football Preview: North Carolina
North Carolina Tar HeelsReturning Starters: 15 (6 offense, 9 defense)Key Returnees: QB T.J. Yates, RB Shaun Draughn, FB Bobby Rome, WR GregLittle, C Lowell Dyer, LG Aaron Stahl, LT Kyle Jolly, DE Robert [...] READ MORE
Darren Evans Tears ACL, Will Miss 2009 Season
VirginiaTech announced Tuesday evening that starting tailback Darren Evans tore the ACLin his left knee in practice Tuesday and will miss the 2009 season. Evans hadalready sprained the knee previously [...] READ MORE
Menchville Star Rising Junior Claims Six Offers
Clifton Richardson's recruiting cardClifton Richardson, a 6-1, 195-pound rising junior who has seen action at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, free safety and returner for Menchville (Newport [...] READ MORE
2009 Virginia Tech Football Preview: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
Last year, Virginia Tech had to get through the entire season with a group ofwide receivers who had never played a down in a college game. It was a struggle,and the passing game was non-existent for much [...] READ MORE
Star Defensive End Discusses Final Five
Roanoke Rapids (N.C.) star defensive end Kareem Martin narrowed his list of schools to five last week. While he doesn't appear close to committing anywhere, one thing is for certain...he'll play college [...] READ MORE
2009 Preseason Practice Report: Smooth Sailing, So Far
The Virginia Tech football team will practice in full pads for the first timethis afternoon, but there is already plenty of information flowing out ofBlacksburg. Some comes from the newspapers, and some [...] READ MORE
2009 ACC Football Preview: Miami
Miami HurricanesReturning Starters: 16 (8 offense, 8 defense)Key Returnees: QB Jacory Harris, RB Graig Cooper, RB Javarris James, WRLaRon Byrd, WR Travis Benjamin, WR Aldarius Johnson, WR Thearon Collier, [...] READ MORE
30 Hokies Compete in NFL Camps
NFL training camps have begun, and 30 former Virginia Tech players are vyingfor spots on rosters across the league. Some have guaranteed spots, while othersare scratching and clawing their way for just [...] READ MORE
2009 ACC Football Preview: Maryland
Maryland TerrapinsReturning Starters: 7 (4 offense, 3 defense)Key Returnees: QB Chris Turner, RB Da'Rel Scott, RB Davin Meggett, WRTorrey Smith, C Phil Costa, LT Bruce Campbell, DT Travis Ivey, LB Alex [...] READ MORE
Preseason Report: Loudoun County’s Chase Williams
Loudoun County's (Leesburg, VA) 2008 season was a successful one, with then second-year head coach Todd Hill guiding the Raiders to a 6-5 record that included the school's first playoff appearance since [...] READ MORE
Hokies Ranked 7th in Preseason Coaches’ Poll
The USAToday Top 25 Coaches' Poll has been released, and the Hokies areranked #7. Chick-fil-A Classic opponent Alabama is ranked #5, setting up a bigshowdown between the Hokies and Tide in Atlanta on [...] READ MORE
The Latest on Zach Zwinak
Zach Zwinak's recruiting cardLinganore (Frederick, MD) running back/linebacker Zach Zwinak has earned offers from top programs throughout the country, including Boston College, California, Maryland, Michigan, [...] READ MORE