Duke Blue DevilsReturning Starters: 13 (7 offense, 6 defense)Key Returnees: QB Thad Lewis, RB Re'Quan Boyette, RB Jay Hollingsworth,RB tony Jackson, WR Johnny Williams, C Bryan Morgan, LT Kyle Hill, DT [...] READ MORE
Month: July 2009 Articles
Farmer Boasts Nine Major 1A Offers
South Columbus (Tabor City, N.C.) jumbo athlete Ethan Farmer was a force on offense and defense last season as a junior, accumulating 15 catches for 275 yards and three touchdowns at tight end and 55 [...] READ MORE
In-State Recruiting Analysis, Part 2
In 2000, Al Groh became the head coach at UVA with an expressed goal ofdominating the state in recruiting. The Cavaliers achieved some initial successwith an aggressive recruiting strategy, and Frank [...] READ MORE
2009 Virginia Tech Football Preview: Linebackers
For the second year in a row, there is a lot of player turnover at the insidelinebacker position. Xavier Adibi and Vince Hall departed following the 2007season, while Purnell Sturdivant and Brett Warren [...] READ MORE
Big-Time WR Target Considers Options
Before September, Bishop McNamara (Forestville, MD) wide receiver Brandon Coleman still hopes to narrow his list of double-digit scholarship offers to single digits, but as of now the 6-6, 200-pound prospect [...] READ MORE
NC Star Plans to Visit VT on Friday
Ardrey Kell (Charlotte, N.C.) defensive end/linebacker Prince Shembo told TechSideline.com this evening that he "probably" will visit Virginia Tech on Friday. Barring a change of heart, this will be [...] READ MORE
Four Hokies Make Preseason All-ACC Team
The 2009 Preseason All-ACC team was released on Wednesday afternoon, andVirginia Tech led the way with four selections. The Hokies had two offensive andtwo defensive players selected.Here's a look at [...] READ MORE
2009 ACC Football Preview: Clemson
Clemson TigersReturning Starters: 15 (7 offense, 8 defense)Key Returnees: RB C.J. Spiller, WR Jacoby Ford, TE Michael Palmer, CMason Cloy, OG Thomas Austin, DE Da'Quan Bowers, DE Ricky Sapp, LB KavellConner, [...] READ MORE
2009 Virginia Tech Football Preview: Defensive Backs
Certain schools are associated with certain positions because they are knownfor sending outstanding players at that position into the NFL. Auburn and Miamiare both known as "Running Back U", while Penn [...] READ MORE
In-State Recruiting Analysis, Part 1
A critical goal of every major college football coach is to dominate therecruiting of the immediate geographic area. Frank Beamer has always stated thatthe Hokies need to control the Commonwealth of Virginia [...] READ MORE
Big-Time Athlete Considering VT for an Official
6-2, 195-pound Josh Furman, an exceptional athlete who posted an electronically-timed 4.36-second 40-yard dash at a Scout.com combine earlier this year, has earned 13 official Division 1 offers but is [...] READ MORE
Star Athlete Considering VT for an Official
6-2, 195-pound Josh Furman, an exceptional athlete who posted an electronically-timed 4.36-second 40-yard dash at a Scout.com combine earlier this year, has earned 13 official Division 1 offers but is [...] READ MORE
2009 ACC Football Preview: Boston College
Boston College EaglesReturning Starters: 12 (7 offense, 5 defense)Key Returnees: RB Montel Harris, RB Josh Haden, WR, Rich Gunnell, FBJames McCluskey, C Matt Tennant, OG Thomas Claiborne, OT Anthony Castonzo, [...] READ MORE
2009 ACC Football Preseason Predictions: Hokies Picked to Win the ACC
The 2009 ACC Preseason Poll has been released, and Virginia Tech is predictedto win their division and claim the ACC Championship, according to media votes.The media members also announced their 2009 [...] READ MORE
Preseason Football Coverage Begins Today
TechSideline.com will kick off its 2009 preseason football coverage beginning this afternoon. Football practice begins on August 6, and we are just 40 days and a few hours away from the Alabama game [...] READ MORE
Q&A with Chase Williams
Loudoun County (VA) linebacker/tight end Chase Williams became Virginia Tech's 17th commitment of the 2010 class last week, when he pledged to head coach Frank Beamer over a handful of offers that included [...] READ MORE
Khamrone Kolb Knows Three Official Visits
Lake Braddock (Burke, VA) offensive lineman Khamrone Kolb isn't ruling out making a college commitment before the start of his senior high school year, but for now the 6-6, 300-pound prospect is leaning [...] READ MORE
Friday Q&A: July 24, 2009
Will Stewart is back this week for the second and final Q&A about thebusiness side of TSL. The discusses the demographics of site users, talksabout our subscriber numbers and gives a list of our highest [...] READ MORE
Boise State Game Officially Announced
Virginia Tech finally made the official announcement on Thursday that theHokies will be facing Boise State at FedEx Field during the 2010 season. Thegame will take place on October 2.The game is possible [...] READ MORE
Chase Williams: A Coordinator on the Field
Click here to view the recruiting card of Chase WilliamsVirginia Tech secured a commitment from Loudoun County linebacker Chase Williams on Thursday, and we were able to catch up with his coach on Thursday [...] READ MORE
Reports: Chase Williams Chooses Virginia Tech
Click here to view the recruiting card of Chase WilliamsAccording to reports by the Norfolk-Virginian Pilot and Rivals.com, Virginia Tech has landed a verbal commitment from Loudoun County High School [...] READ MORE
Catching Up With Nick Sorensen
Nick Sorensen ProfileCurrent home: ArlingtonCurrent job: safety with the Cleveland Browns. Sorensen is preparing forhis ninth season in the NFL. Training camp starts July 29.Family: singleAt Virginia [...] READ MORE
Brooke Point Wideout Picks Tech
Click here to view the recruiting card of E.L. SmilingThe Hokies received their 16th verbal commitment of the 2010 recruiting class when Brooke Point (Stafford, VA) wide receiver E.L. Smiling announced [...] READ MORE
Report: Hokies to Play Boise State at FedExField in 2010
WTVR-6out of Richmond reported Tuesday night that Virginia Tech will open the 2010football season against Boise State at FedExField in Landover, MD. The Broncosreplace Syracuse on the 2010 schedule, and [...] READ MORE
Five Players Who Must Stay Healthy in 2009
Injuries happen every year in football, and fans of each team cross theirfingers and hope that those injuries don't happen at critical positions.Virginia Tech is no different, and there are a few critical [...] READ MORE