PreSeason Report: Midlothian’s Matt Arkema

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Midlothian (VA) opens up its 2009 regular season next Friday, meaning less than two weeks remain before Matt Arkema takes the field for the first game of his senior season. The 6-3 1/2, 290-pound rising [...] READ MORE



Around the ACC: August 31, 2009

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The summer is over, and college football is here. The season kicks off inprime time on Thursday night with a big ACC-SEC battle, and continues onSaturday with an even bigger battle between the two leagues. [...] READ MORE



Robinson Puts Recruiting on Hold

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Recruiting has taken a backseat for Alcoa (TN) tight end/defensive end Tyler Robinson, who is now focused on finishing out his high school career in style. The 6-3 1/2, 255-pound senior, Class 2A Mr. [...] READ MORE


2009 ACC Football Preview: Projected Standings

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With every other website and newspaper making their preseason predictions,it's about time for TSL to jump on the bandwagon. Here are the projected recordsand standings for ACC football in 2009.Last year [...] READ MORE


2011 Profile: Osbourn Park’s Dominique Terrell

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Dominique Terrell has emerged as one of the top overall prospects in the state of Virginia's 2011 class; in fact, he is rated number one overall right now by VirginiaPreps.com. College coaches have taken [...] READ MORE


Andy Ross: Representing Hokies in the NFL

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Four long years ago, TSL ran an interview with Andy Ross, a sportsagent with the Octagon Agency. A Virginia Tech grad, Ross represents severalhigh-profile NFL players, including four Hokies. His four [...] READ MORE



Bonner Talks VT Visit, Senior Season

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Click here to view the recruiting card of Detrick BonnerThree of Virginia Tech's 2010 class recruits committed to the Hokies before ever stepping foot in Blacksburg. Two of those prospects, including [...] READ MORE


2009 Preseason Practice Report: Top Storylines

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After another week of practice, the Virginia Tech coaching staff has almostset their playing rotation. The Hokies have decided that five true freshmen mayhave a chance to travel with the team and play [...] READ MORE


2009 ACC Football Preview: All-ACC Team

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After yesterday's ACC unit rankings, today it's time for the 2009 TSLPreseason All-ACC team. The Hokies are represented on offense and defense, and11 of the 12 conference teams have at least one player [...] READ MORE


2009-10 Men’s Basketball Schedule Released

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Virginia Tech released the 2009-10 men's basketball schedule on Tuesdayafternoon. Besides the typical 16 games against ACC competition, the Hokies willalso play four other power conference teams during [...] READ MORE


2009 ACC Football Preview: Unit Rankings

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Unit rankings aren't easy to do, and you'll rarely find any two individualswho will be in complete agreement. Nevertheless, they are fun to do. Here areTSL's ACC unit rankings for the 2009 football season.The [...] READ MORE


Hargrave Notes: Norman and Rhodes Looking Good

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There is no question about it. Theron Norman and DeAntre Rhodes would much rather be suiting up for the maroon and orange of Virginia Tech than the black and orange of Hargrave Military Academy. But [...] READ MORE


2009-2010 Tech Talk Live Notes for 8/24/09

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Tech Talk Live (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



PreSeason Check-in: FUMA’s Mark Shuman

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Fork Union Military Academy (VA) left offensive tackle Mark Shuman put in the time in the weight room this off-season, improving his strength and size while keeping the footwork and athleticism that helped [...] READ MORE



Hokies Ranked 7th in AP Preseason Poll

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The Associated Press preseason football poll was released Saturday morning,and Virginia Tech is ranked #7, the same ranking the Hokies received in thecoaches' poll. The ranking matches Virginia Tech's [...] READ MORE


Acree Out for Season, Will Remain at FUMA

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Top 2010 class prospect Nick Acree entered his senior season with high expectations, looking forward to a season under Fork Union Military Academy (VA) prep head coach Micky Sullivan and playing alongside [...] READ MORE


2009 ACC Football Preview: Virginia Tech

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Virginia Tech HokiesReturning Starters: 16 (9 offense, 7 defense)Key Returnees: QB Tyrod Taylor, WR Danny Coale, WR Jarrett Boykin, WRDyrell Roberts, TE Greg Boone, TE Andre Smith, OG Sergio Render, OT [...] READ MORE


2009 Virginia Tech Football Preview: Special Teams

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Virginia Tech puts emphasis on special teams every year, and this year hasthe potential to be one of the best special teams years in Tech history. TheHokies have a lot of talented athletes who are ready [...] READ MORE


In-State Recruiting Analysis, Part 4

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Nothing stirs debate among recruitniks more than player rankings. Because ofthe subjective nature of recruiting, fans from rival schools will endlesslyargue about the winners each year. Recruiting classes [...] READ MORE


4-Star Zwinak Down to Two

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Zach Zwinak's recruiting cardVirginia Tech is in the final two with Linganore (Frederick, MD) running back/linebacker Zach Zwinak, a 4-star prospect rated the top fullback in the country by Rivals.com [...] READ MORE