6-4, 330-pound defensive tackle/offensive tackle Phillip Taylor continues to focus primarily on his senior season, but admits he also thinks about recruiting quite a bit. The Gwynn Park (Brandywine, [...] READ MORE
Two on Top for Phillip Taylor?
Month: November 2005 Articles
Two on Top for Phillip Taylor?
Two on Top for Phillip Taylor
6-4, 330-pound defensive tackle/offensive tackle Phillip Taylor continues to focus primarily on his senior season, but admits he also thinks about recruiting quite a bit. The Gwynn Park (Brandywine, [...] READ MORE
Tech Beats Western Carolina 54-40
The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team rallied from Saturday’s loss to Bowling Green and defeated Western Carolina 54-40 Sunday afternoon in Cassell Coliseum. Four Hokies scored in double figures, with [...] READ MORE
Hokies Drop Close Game to Bowling Green, 72-71
The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team dropped a heartbreaker on their home court to Bowling Green on Saturday afternoon, losing 72-71 on a tip in at the buzzer. As time was running down, Bowling Green’s [...] READ MORE
Predictions for This Week’s Games
Virginia Tech has a much-needed bye this week to regroup and regain focus onnext week’s all-important clash with rival Virginia. The Hokies still have agood chance at a BCS at-large spot if they can take [...] READ MORE
Ras-I Dowling an Emerging Prospect
Despite missing several games due to a knee injury, Deep Creek (Chesapeake, VA) standout Ras-I Dowling continues to draw the serious interest of Virginia and Virginia Tech, among others. The 6-2, 185-pound [...] READ MORE
Commitment Update: Smith Shows True Strength
Seneca Valley (Germantown, MD) standout Andre Smith lost his mother to cancer just weeks before making his verbal commitment to Virginia Tech, but has shown exceptional character and strength in the face [...] READ MORE
Hokies Finish Off Radford With Strong Second Half, 80-50
The Virginia Tech men's basketball team got their season off to a good start, knocking off visiting Radford 80-50 in the opening game of the NABC Classic in Blacksburg on Thursday night. The Hokies got [...] READ MORE
JV Game Impressions
The Virginia Tech JV football team downed Fork Union 37-7 on Thursday afternoon in Lane Stadium. The Tech defense was dominant, and the running game was able to wear down the FUMA defense as the game [...] READ MORE
2005-06 Basketball Preview: NABC Classic
Editor's Note: TSL will not provide roster cards until later in the season. For a printable page with VT's roster and notes about the teams in the tournament, see the "Related Articles" link below.Virginia [...] READ MORE
Spikes Has Great First Visit
Crest (Shelby, N.C.) 4-star linebacker Brandon Spikes' first ever visit to Virginia Tech was last weekend, and the Hokies did a great job making a first impression on one of the top overall recruits in [...] READ MORE
TSL Recruiting Report from “Tech Beat With Mike Harris”, for 11/9/05
On this week's show, Chris Horne and Mike Harris talked a little bit about the game -- a very little bit, fortunately -- and then went over the list of recruits that visited, and how their visits went. [...] READ MORE
2005 Photo Gallery: Virginia Tech vs. Miami
With the college football world watching, the Hokies went down in flames to Miami last Saturday night. We bring you 45 images from the game that was dominated from start to finish by Miami, but which [...] READ MORE
Eckerson Talks Recent and Future Visits
With his senior season completed, Lumberton (N.C.) 6-6, 270-pound offensive tackle recruit Hutch Eckerson is anxious to figure out where he will be next year. He will take his time in making a final [...] READ MORE
Miller Set to Visit UVa
Highland Springs linebacker Jarrell Miller, fresh off being officially named to the 2006 Army All-American team, made an unofficial visit to Virginia Tech this past weekend. He discussed the experience [...] READ MORE
Ford Sets Two More Officials
5-9, 175-pound Fork Union Military Academy wide receiver Jacoby Ford showed off his outstanding speed and big play ability on the first play of FUMA’s game versus Hargrave Military Academy last Friday. [...] READ MORE
5-Star Recruits Rates VT Visit a 10
5-star wide receiver Vidal Hazelton rated his official visit to Virginia Tech a 10. Hosted by Marcus Vick, the Hargrave Military Academy standout had positive things to say about the entire experience, [...] READ MORE
4-Star McDaniel Impressed with “The Walk”
Landstown’s (Virginia Beach, VA) 6-0, 195-pound 4-star wide receiver Damon McDaniel had a great official visit to Virginia Tech. The highlight of the visit was the walk, which made a significant impression [...] READ MORE
2005 Miami Game Analysis: Canes Beat Hokies at Their Own Game
As last Saturday's game approached, the Hokies and their fans (and ESPN, Ithink) were looking to create the fabled Perfect Storm. Media hype, a rockin'Lane Stadium, a huge pre-game Walk, a team ready [...] READ MORE
Advance Auto Parts Hokie Hotline Notes for 11/7/05
The Hokie Hotline (football and basketball season)When: every Monday from 7:00-9:00 during football season, 7:00-8:00 duringbasketball season.Click herefor a list of radio stations, and to find the link [...] READ MORE
Hokies Sixth in the BCS
After their defeat to Miami over the weekend, Virginia Tech has dropped threespots from third to sixth in the BCS. The Hokies are ranked eighth in both theHarris Interactive Poll and the USA Today Coaches’ [...] READ MORE
LeSean McCoy Visits VT
Techsideline.com caught up with Bishop McDevitt (Harrisburg, PA) Athletic Director/Varsity Running Backs Coach Tommy Mealy for the latest on stud running back LeSean McCoy. The 5-11, 205-pound McCoy, [...] READ MORE
Richardson Close to Decision?
4-star Westlake (Atlanta, GA) linebacker recruit Morrice Richardson said a few weeks ago that a decision could come soon after this past weekend's official visit to Virginia Tech. Is the 6-2, 230-pound [...] READ MORE
4-Star DE Impressed with Virginia Tech
4-star Stephenson (Stone Mountain, GA) defensive end Jermaine Cunningham was impressed with the atmosphere of Virginia Tech's game versus Miami, the team's chemistry and the attitude of the players after [...] READ MORE
Assessing VT’s Chances for a BCS Bid
Around the TSL offices, the big question fans were asking us leading up tothe Miami game was what we thought VT's chances were of catching Texas in theBCS. Our answer was the same every time: "We're not [...] READ MORE
