Anson (Wadesboro, N.C.) linebacker Stephone Anthony made the trek to Blacksburg for Tech’s Spring Game. The 6-3, 220-pound junior enjoyed the opportunity to see Tech in action, talk to the coaches including head coach Frank Beamer and defensive coordinator Bud Foster and spend some time with his cousin, Barquell Rivers.

“I think they made a real good impression on me,” Anthony said of the experience. “I got a chance to talk to a lot of guys. I met with Bud Foster to see what his plans are for me. I talked to Michael Vick. It was a good day.”

Coach Beamer is “real cool,” Anthony said. “Just from shaking hands with him, I could tell he is down to earth. I met with Coach Beamer and Kevin Sherman and a host of other coaches. Basically, I was trying to get a feel for them. I could tell they are real interested in me. They are just good people.”

Anthony enjoyed the day with Rivers as well.

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