Boston College EaglesReturning Starters: 10 (6 offense, 4 defense, per Phil Steele)Key Losses: QB Matt Ryan, RB Andre Callender, RB L.V. Whitworth, OTGosder Cherilus, OG Ty Hall, DE Nick Larkin, DE Brady [...] READ MORE
Month: July 2008 Articles
VT Men’s Basketball Scores Two Commitments
Petersburg (VA) rising senior Cadarian Raines. decided to end his recruitment yesterday, verbally committing to Virginia Tech over offers from George Mason, Maryland and VCU. The 6-8, 215-pound power [...] READ MORE
Top in-state RB David Wilson Commits to VT
Friday, the Hokies took a commitment from one of the top players in the state of Virginia, and one of the top players on Tech's board. GW-Danville running back David Wilson, ranked #3 in the state by [...] READ MORE
Friday Football Q&A: July 18, 2008
This week in the Friday Q&A, Raleigh Hokie discusses what a player canaccomplish in offseason conditioning. Chris Coleman talks about how BrandonDillard's injury could open the door for some young wide [...] READ MORE
Revisiting the 2009 Class Needs: Offense
The Virginia Tech staff wasn't expected to emphasize the offensive side of the ball as heavily as the defensive side in recruiting this 2009 class, and that opinion hasn't changed as we head into preseason [...] READ MORE
2008 TSL Audio: The Final Word, 7/16/08
This week's "Catching Up With Coleman" segment of "The Final Word With George Hunsicker" on ESPN Radio 1430AM in Blacksburg dealt with the topic on everyone's mind: Tech's 2009 date in the Georgia Dome [...] READ MORE
Shamarko Thomas Impresses at Tech’s Camp
5-10 1/2, 198-pound Shamarko Thomas turned in a fantastic junior season performance in 2007, breaking the Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, VA) school record for tackles in a single season with 77. A safety [...] READ MORE
Hokies to Open 2009 Season in the Georgia Dome
Virginia Tech has agreed to play their season opener in 2009 at the GeorgiaDome in a made-for-TV football game, likely against an SEC opponent. The matchupis being arranged by the Atlanta Sports Council, [...] READ MORE
Hokie “Fantasy Football” Draft, Rounds 11-20
We're back with rounds 11-20 of our 30-round Hokie football fantasy draft.TSL staffers Will Stewart and Chris Coleman are assembling the Hokie teams ofyour dreams, selecting from players who played in [...] READ MORE
Norman Talks 2008 Season, Recruitment
6-3, 185-pound athlete Theron Norman has yet to narrow his list of schools and he doesn't seem to be in a rush to make a college decision. Instead, the Hermitage (Richmond, VA) standout has spent the [...] READ MORE
Norman Talks Senior Season, Recruitment
To view videos of Theron Norman, click here to go to his recruiting card6-3, 185-pound athlete Theron Norman has yet to narrow his list of schools and he doesn't seem to be in a rush to make a college [...] READ MORE
NC TE Scores Tech Offer
6-3, 234-pound tight end prospect Zico Pasut did not feel confident that his camp performance would impress the Virginia Tech coaches enough to earn a scholarship offer. Fortunately for the Ardrey Kell [...] READ MORE
Charlotte TE Scores Tech Offer
6-3, 234-pound tight end prospect Zico Pasut did not feel confident that his camp performance would impress the Virginia Tech coaches enough to earn a scholarship offer. Fortunately for the Ardrey Kell [...] READ MORE
Exum Impressed with Virginia Tech
Click here to view the player profile for Antone ExumDeep Run (Glen Allen, VA) defensive back Antone Exum spent all day in Blacksburg last Friday visiting Virginia Tech. The 6-0, 210-pound rising senior [...] READ MORE
Edwards Brothers Leave Tech with Good News
The first time Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer pulled aside Tariq and Tyrell Edwards following a camp, it was after Tech's June senior camp and it was to inform the Marlboro County (Bennettsville, [...] READ MORE
Top WR Enjoys VT Visit
One of the top wide receiver recruits in the 2009 class was in Blacksburg on Saturday, not to participate in the camp but to get a feel for Virginia Tech, which is one of the programs he is still considering. [...] READ MORE
Top WR Reviews VT Visit
One of the top wide receiver recruits in the 2009 class was in Blacksburg on Saturday, not to participate in the camp but to get a feel for Virginia Tech, which is one of the programs he is still considering. [...] READ MORE
Hokie “Fantasy Football” Draft, Rounds 1-10
Inspired by the fantasy football model of drafting a team of players from allover the NFL, we decided to conduct our own Virginia Tech fantasy footballdraft, selecting players from the Beamer Bowl Era. [...] READ MORE
Foxx Pleased with Performance, Experience at Virginia Tech
Victory Christian (Charlotte, N.C.) defensive end Justin Foxx came away from Virginia Tech's second summer camp with a big smile on his face. The 6-4, 220-pound prospect had already been offered prior [...] READ MORE
After Strong Performance, Gayle Earns VT Offer
One of the most impressive performers at Tech's camp, 6-4, 220-pound Bethel (Hampton, VA) defensive end James Gayle left Blacksburg on Saturday with a scholarship offer from head coach Frank Beamer. [...] READ MORE
Friday Football Q&A: July 11, 2008
The Friday Q&A is back to its regularly scheduled time this week. In thisedition, Raleigh Hokie talks about zone blocking, as well as the most importantposition on Tech's defense. Chris Coleman answers [...] READ MORE
Logan Thomas Narrows List to 7
Brookville (Lynchburg, VA) athlete Logan Thomas followed through on his plans to narrow his list of schools, cutting his list to seven finalists yesterday. The 6-6, 225-pound rising senior, who has received [...] READ MORE
Mackey Updates Academic Status
One of Virginia Tech's biggest recruits - literally and figuratively - in the 2008 class has yet to gain admission to Virginia Tech, but he is working hard to do so and recently picked up some good news [...] READ MORE
2008 TSL Audio: The Final Word, 7/9/08
On Wednesday's "Catching Up With Coleman" segment of "The Final Word With George Hunsicker," Chris and George talked about Virginia Tech's defensive recruiting needs, who's on board, and who the top remaining [...] READ MORE
Jeffery to Give Tech Another Look
Columbia (S.C.) star safety/linebacker Damario Jeffery has a solid three favorite schools right now, but he admits that there are other schools he is "kind of looking at" as well. Virginia Tech is not [...] READ MORE