Month: January 2004 Articles

Virginia Tech received a big commitment last night from one of the top prospects in the state of New Jersey, when 6-6, 280 pound Matawan High School (NJ) defensive tackle prospect Carl Howard verbally [...] READ MORE

Kecoughtan (Hampton, VA) linebacker Jerod Mayo has narrowed his list of schools from four to three. The school that has been eliminated from contention is NC State, a decision Mayo says was very tough. [...] READ MORE

Washington Township (NJ) linebacker prospect Hugh D'Imperio was scheduled to visit Virginia Tech this weekend, however his plans changed last night when he verbally committed to Michigan State. D'Imperio [...] READ MORE

Westfield (Chantilly, VA) wide receiver Eddie Royal will announce his decision on Monday, February 2nd during a press conference at his school. He is not positive what time the press conference will [...] READ MORE

Gar-Field High School (Woodbridge, VA) defensive end/outside linebacker prospect Clint Sintim confirmed tonight that he will not make his official visit to Virginia Tech this weekend. "I spoke to my doctor [...] READ MORE

UVa targeted several top players from the Chicago (IL) area for this recruiting class, and it looks like the hard work has paid off. Talented Hubbard High School defensive back Nate Lyles has committed [...] READ MORE

Gar-Field High School (Woodbridge, VA) defensive end/outside linebacker prospect Clint Sintim was supposed to find out earlier today if he would be cleared to make an official visit to Virginia Tech this [...] READ MORE

One of the top athletes in the state of Virginia has completed all of his scheduled official visits, and will now use this week (and possibly next as well) to make his collegiate decision. Fork Union [...] READ MORE

Martel Thatch, a 6-2, 180 pound safety prospect from Dudley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, will make an official visit to UVa this weekend according to Dudley Head Coach Vic Floyd. Thatch [...] READ MORE

Four visits down, only one to go for Robinson (Fairfax, VA) standout defensive end/outside linebacker prospect Olu Hall. Hall will go to UVa this weekend, and may not have too much time to make his decision [...] READ MORE

Tri-Cities (East Point, GA) athlete Tristan Davis announced his verbal commitment today, choosing Auburn over Virginia, Mississippi State, and North Carolina. Davis, who made an official visit to Auburn [...] READ MORE

Merritt Island High School (FL) defensive end Mike Mangold was a verbal commitment to Virginia Tech heading into this weekend's official visit to the University of Florida. Following the visit, it appears [...] READ MORE

Millville (NJ) defensive line prospect Dwayne Hendricks made his official visit to Miami this weekend. On the trip, he made his verbal commitment to the Hurricanes over Virginia and Iowa. "He committed [...] READ MORE

Providence (NC) running back Andrew Pearman made his official visit to the University of Virginia this weekend. Pearman had originally committed to the 'Hoos before deciding to make other visits, and [...] READ MORE

Virginia Tech landed its 18th verbal commitment of the 2004 class, when Lake Taylor (Norfolk, VA) athlete Purnell Sturdivant pledged to the Hokies. According to Sturdivant, he informed the Tech coaches [...] READ MORE

The University of Virginia received Simeon (Chicago, IL) wide receiver Bryant Creamer's fifth and final official visit this weekend. The 6-3, 200 pound prospect has now made official visits to UVA, Illinois, [...] READ MORE

Kecoughtan (Hampton, VA) linebacker Jerod Mayo returned from his fifth and final official visit today, which was to Virginia Tech. The visit exceeded what his expectations were heading into the weekend. [...] READ MORE

Massive defensive tackle prospect Carl Howard has, for the most part, narrowed his list to just two schools…NC State and Virginia Tech. The 6-6, 280 pound Matawan (NJ) star is now able to fully compare [...] READ MORE

So far, Virginia Tech has done an excellent job in adding quality talent and potential to the wide receiver position for next year. One of the final two remaining prospects is DeMatha Catholic (Hyattesville, [...] READ MORE

Westfield (Chantilly, VA) star Eddie Royal returned today from his official visit to Virginia Tech. Royal enjoyed his visit this weekend but did not commit to the Hokies and plans on making his official [...] READ MORE

Gonzaga (Washington, DC) wide receiver Doug Dutch announced his decision today, choosing the University of Michigan over Maryland, Virginia, Miami, and Florida. Dutch made official visits to all of those [...] READ MORE

Robinson (Fairfax, VA) defensive end/outside linebacker prospect Olu Hall begins his fourth official visit today, as he will travel to NC State. He has never visited NC State, and is looking forward [...] READ MORE