Month: March 2009 Articles

VT “Prospect Day” a Success

By: Chris Horne |

Although there were no immediate commitments, Virginia Tech's "Prospect Day" appears to have been a success. Tech hosted a number of top rising senior prospects and even a few top rising juniors, including [...] READ MORE

Laiti on the Recruiting Trail

By: Chris Horne |

Robinson (Fairfax, VA) linebacker Brian Laiti, one of the most productive defensive players in the state last season, is busy making recruiting visits this winter and plans to make more this spring. [...] READ MORE

Southern WR/RB One of NC’s Top Juniors

By: Chris Horne |

It didn't take long for Southern (Durham, N.C.) star Tony Creecy, Jr. to make a name for himself on the varsity football level. Creecy hauled in 24 receptions for 600 yards and five touchdowns for the [...] READ MORE

Thoughts From the UNC Game

By: Chris Coleman |

Sitting in Cassell Coliseum last night and watching the Hokies drop anotherclose game put a few thoughts into my head. Some are specific to last night'sgame, while others seem to be developing trends. [...] READ MORE

South County Sophomore has VT Offer

By: Chris Horne |

South County (Lorton, VA) will have more than one sure-fire Division 1A prospect on its roster in the 2009 season. One is a rising senior, while the other a rising junior. At this point, Virginia Tech [...] READ MORE

Hokies Hang Tough, but Fall to #2 UNC

By: Chris Coleman |

For the second game in a row, Virginia Tech trailed at halftime only to come back and tie the game in the second half. For the second game in a row, they came up short in the end. This time it came [...] READ MORE

Southern CB Impressed with Tech

By: Chris Horne |

5-11, 170-pound A.J. Marshall, a standout cornerback recruit out of Southern High School (Durham, N.C.), has followed Virginia Tech's football program since his freshman year in high school. He especially [...] READ MORE

Farris Awaits First Offer

By: Chris Horne |

Rockbridge County (Lexington, VA) junior offensive lineman Caleb Farris attended Virginia Tech's prospect day last Saturday and he had an opportunity to speak with head coach Frank Beamer. The 6-4 1/2, [...] READ MORE

Hokie Hotline Notes for 3/2/09

By: Chris Coleman |

The Hokie Hotline (football and basketball season)When: Every Monday from 7:00-9:00 during football season, 7:00-8:00 during basketball season.Where: Click here for a list of radio stations, and to find [...] READ MORE

Acree Firm in his Commitment to VT

By: Chris Horne |

6-6, 310-pound defensive tackle Nick Acree, who has been committed to Virginia Tech since last spring, has indicated throughout that he would take all five official visits despite being solid in his decision. [...] READ MORE

2008-09 Around the ACC: March 2, 2009

By: Chris Coleman |

Things are starting to clear up in the ACC. Five teams are locks for the NCAA tournament, one more is very close to being a lock, and three others are fighting for their postseason lives. March Madness [...] READ MORE

Deep Run OL Discusses VT Junior Day

By: Chris Horne |

Deep Run (Glen Allen, VA) offensive tackle Conner Davis, one of the top offensive line recruits in the state of Virginia, attended Virginia Tech's junior day on Saturday. The 6-5, 255-pound junior discussed [...] READ MORE

Henderson Comes Away Impressed by VT

By: Chris Horne |

About a week after scoring an offer from Virginia Tech, Southeast Raleigh (Raleigh, N.C.) quarterback Gabe Henderson was in Blacksburg to take a closer look at the Tech program. The 6-1, 190-pound junior [...] READ MORE

Hokies Struggle on O Against Duke

By: Will Stewart |

I was intrigued by the fact that a lot of the commentary on Duke's victoryover VT centered upon Virginia Tech's defensive failures. Tech coach SethGreenberg, columnist Aaron McFarling of the Roanoke Times, [...] READ MORE