Click here to view the profile of Dyrell RobertsIt wasn't until this morning that 6-2, 195-pound Smithfield (VA) star athlete Dyrell Roberts knew for sure that Virginia Tech was the school he would choose, [...] READ MORE
Month: July 2007 Articles
2007 Virginia Tech Football Season Preview: Linebackers
Linebacker should be one of the top positions for Virginia Tech this season.Rising seniors Vince Hall and Xavier Adibi are legitimate All-American candidates,and senior whip Corey Gordon has the physical [...] READ MORE
Dyrell Roberts Chooses Virginia Tech
Click here to view the profile of Dyrell RobertsAt a 1:00 p.m. press conference, Smithfield (VA) star rising senior Dyrell Roberts announced that he has verbally committed to Virginia Tech, choosing the [...] READ MORE
Manning Announcement Coming Friday
Laurinburg (NC) Scotland County linebacker Terrell Manning is ready to announce his college decision. The four-star linebacker has scheduled a press conference for Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Scotland County [...] READ MORE
2007 ACC Football Season Preview: Maryland
Maryland Terrapins13 returning starters (6 offense, 7 defense)Key Players: QB Jordan Steffy, QB Josh Portis, RB Lance Ball, WR DarriusHeyward-Bey, OG Andrew Crummey, DE Jeremy Navarre, DT Dre Moore, LB [...] READ MORE
Hokie Defense, Part 1: Introduction to the Hokie D
Fast.Aggressive. Tenacious. Suffocating. Those are just a few of the adjectives usedover the years to describe Virginia Tech's defense. Characterized by hard workand symbolized by the now-famous lunch [...] READ MORE
Roberts Set to Announce Decision
Click here to view the profile of Dyrell RobertsSmithfield's ATH Dyrell Roberts will announce his college decision at 1:00 tomorrow afternoon. The state of Virginia star, rated the #8 prospect in the [...] READ MORE
2007 ACC Football Season Preview: Florida State
Florida State Seminoles12 returning starters (5 offense, 7 defense)Key Players: QB Drew Weatherford, RB Antone Smith, WR Greg Carr, WRDe'Cody Fagg, OT Shannon Boatman, DT Andre Fluellen, DE Everette Brown, [...] READ MORE
2007 TSL Audio: The Len Martez Show, 7/25/07
Wednesday evening, TechSideline.com's Chris Coleman and Len Martez talked about topics ranging from an early signing date for football recruiting, to the new ACC coaching staffs at NC State and UNC, and [...] READ MORE
2007 Virginia Tech Football Season Preview: Defensive Line
Three keys to winning football games: Talent, depth and experience. VirginiaTech will have all three of those things on their defensive line in 2007. Infact, this could be Tech's deepest defensive line [...] READ MORE
Five Hokies Selected Preseason All-ACC
The 2007 Preseason All-ACC selections were announced yesterday, and VirginiaTech led the way with five players on the list. The Hokies placed two offensivestarters on the team, while three defenders made [...] READ MORE
2007 ACC Football Season Preview: Clemson
Clemson Tigers12 Returning Starters (5 offense, 7 defense)Key Players: QB Cullen Harper, RB James Davis, RB C.J. Spiller, LT BarryRichardson, WR Aaron Kelly, WR Jacoby Ford, DE Phillip Merling, DE Ricky [...] READ MORE
2007 Virginia Tech Football Season Preview: Special Teams
One thing you've heard all offseason is how experienced the Hokies are. Techhas a wealth of talent and experience returning on offense and defense. Butwhat's gotten lost in all the hoopla is the fact [...] READ MORE
ACC Football Kickoff 2007: Day Two
PINEHURST, N.C. - Last season, Georgia Tech and Wake Forest rose to the top in the Atlantic Coast Conference, winning division titles. The Demon Deacons claimed the ACC Championship and received a spot [...] READ MORE
Allen Stephens Commits to VT
Halifax County (South Boston, VA) linebacker Allen Stephens became the 15th member of Virginia Tech's 2008 recruiting class when he made his verbal pledge to the Hokies on Monday afternoon. Stephens [...] READ MORE
Whitley Stuns Many by Choosing Hokies
Cornerback Eddie Whitley out of Butler High School in Matthews, North Carolina surprised many followers of Virginia Tech and NC State football recruiting by picking the Hokies today over the home state Wolfpack. READ MORE
2007 ACC Football Preseason Predictions: Media Picks Hokies to Win the ACC
The media attending the 2007 ACC Football kickoff submitted their ballots fortheir preseason poll, and as expected, Virginia Tech is the heavy favorite towin the ACC this season. Florida State is expected [...] READ MORE
2007 ACC Football Season Preview: Boston College
Boston College Eagles16 Returning Starters (7 offense, 9 defense)Key Players: QB Matt Ryan, RB L.V. Whitworth, RB Andre Callender, WRKevin Challenger, OT Gosder Cherilus, DT B.J. Raji, LB Brian Toal, [...] READ MORE
ACC Football Kickoff 2007: Day One
PINEHURST, N.C. - August is just daysaway and football fans are anxiously - to say the least - awaiting the startof fall practice. The Atlantic Coast Conference is getting a jumpstart onthe upcoming season [...] READ MORE
Whitley Decision Coming Monday
Butler (Matthews, N.C.) defensive back Eddie Whitley will announce his decision on Monday on ESPNU. The 6-1, 175-pound prospect is not sure of the time just yet, but he knows Monday will be the day. [...] READ MORE
Hokies Finish 48th in Directors’ Cup Standings
The 2006-07 athletic year ended with the conclusion of the College WorldSeries back in June, and the annual Directors' Cup Standings were releasedshortly thereafter. The ACC as a whole was impressive [...] READ MORE
Camp Report: Gwynn Park Prospects Perform Well
To view the recruiting cards of Jerel Coles and Ronald Hobby, click here for the prospect databaseThree Gwynn Park (Brandywine, MD) prospects - rising senior RB/DB Jerel Coles (5-10, 180 pounds), rising [...] READ MORE
2007 TSL Audio: The Len Martez Show, 7/18/07
TechSideline.com's Chris Coleman appeared on The Len Martez Show on ESPN Radio 1430 AM in Blacksburg yesterday. Chris and Len talked about Michael Vick's indictment, the status of point guard Nigel Munson [...] READ MORE
Rose Discusses Commitment
Amherst (VA) star ATH Peter Rose took about a month-and-a-half to make his decision after announcing that his two finalists were Virginia and Virginia Tech. On Monday, he finally made a decision, verbally [...] READ MORE
Hokies’ Roster Stocked With In-State Talent
Virginia Tech has become known for their ability to land a lot of in-stateplayers. Frank Beamer has built a program around recruiting kids from theCommonwealth of Virginia. A look at the current Hokie [...] READ MORE