With a top ten ranking and one of the most difficult schedules in thecountry, the 2009 Hokies are justifiably part of the preseason nationalchampionship discussion. This brings back memories of the 1999 [...] READ MORE
Month: August 2009 Articles
Checking in with 2009 Recruit Kory Gough
TechSideline.com's Phil Martin attended last month's action-packed VHSCA all-star game in Hampton. Following the East squad's 38-31 victory, Phil wrote the following about Virginia Tech offensive line [...] READ MORE
Hokies Open Preseason Practice Today
Virginia Tech begins preparations for the 2009 football season this afternoonwhen they open preseason practice in Blacksburg. It will be the first of 22preseason practices, including three full scrimmages, [...] READ MORE
2009 Virginia Tech Football Preview: Offensive Line
This time every year we talk about the Virginia Tech offensive line and howthey should be better in the upcoming season. Well, it's time to say itagain. This Tech offensive line should be better in 2009. [...] READ MORE
In-State Recruiting Analysis, Part 3
The first two articles in this series have provided a quantitative,"macro-level" view of recruiting in the state, but the one aspect thatthis analysis does not address is the quality of the recruits at [...] READ MORE
2009 ACC Football Preview: Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsReturning Starters: 16 (9 offense, 7 defense)Key Returnees: QB Josh Nesbitt, BB Jonathan Dwyer, AB Roddy Jones, ABLucas Cox, WR Demaryius Thomas, C Dan Voss, RG Joseph Gilbert, [...] READ MORE
2011 Target: LB Trey DePriest
Springfield (OH) linebacker recruit Trey DePriest heads into his junior season having enjoyed nice recruiting success this off-season."The schools that have offered are Cincinnati, Michigan, West Virginia, [...] READ MORE
2009 Virginia Tech Football Preview: Defensive Line
Virginia Tech returns three of four starters on the defensive line, andpreseason practice will pick up right where spring practice left off. Defensiveline coach Charley Wiles will attempt to create some [...] READ MORE
2009 ACC Football Preview: Florida State
Florida State SeminolesReturning Starters: 13 (8 offense, 5 defense)Key Returnees: QB Christian Ponder, RB Jermaine Thomas, WR TaiwanEasterling, C Ryan McMahon, RG David Spurlock, LG Rodney Hudson, RT [...] READ MORE
4-Star Guard Reflects on Commitment to VT
Click here for the recruiting card of Robert BrownEast Ridge (Clermont, FL) rising junior guard Robert Brown feels he found the "perfect situation" in Virginia Tech, which is why he verbally committed [...] READ MORE
Martin Makes Final Visit, Eyes Decision
Roanoke Rapids (N.C.) rising senior Kareem Martin, one of the top defensive end prospects in the East, trekked to Virginia Tech yesterday for what likely will be his last college visit before committing. [...] READ MORE