TSL’s Preseason Top 40, Final Version

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There isn't much change from 1-20 from the original Preseason Top 40 posted in June, but there has been some shuffling from 20 through 40. With the final piece of evaluation - the 2010 season - yet to [...] READ MORE


Opening Weekends are Filled With Surprises

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The opening weekend of college football is often filled with surprises. A lotof very young players are stepping on the field for the first time, and teamsaren't operating at maximum efficiency. Sometimes [...] READ MORE


Tech Talk Live Notes for 8/30/10

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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


Fired Up for FedEx

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Iwent to bed last night just beyond midnight, and I tossed and turned until 1:30AM, pondering the possibilities of Virginia Tech's matchup with Boise State. Theopener at FedExField (note that it's one [...] READ MORE


4-star OT Narrows List

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Owings Mills (MD) offensive tackle Donovan Smith has narrowed his college focus a little bit, whittling the list of schools he's considering down to 12. The 6-6, 275-pound senior, one of the top overall [...] READ MORE


Morgan, Exum to Add New Roles

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With game week preparations for Boise State beginning on Wednesday, theVirginia Tech coaching staff sat down on Sunday to come up with their travelingroster, and also decided on some potential position [...] READ MORE


Friday Q&A: August 27, 2010

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We are just a few days away from the start of game week. The Hokies have acouple of scrimmages this weekend, and then they'll begin full-time preparationfor the Boise State Broncos. In today's Q&A, we [...] READ MORE


FB Recruiting Notes: Hughes Sets Officials

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In this edition of "Notes," read the latest on Kempsville (Virginia Beach, VA) senior linebacker Travis Hughes, who has scheduled all five official visits and answers whether or not depth chart is a key [...] READ MORE


2010 Football Preview: Special Teams

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You can have great athletes on both sides of the ball, but winning the fieldposition game is what gets teams over the hump against other top opponents.Frank Beamer always likes to play the field position [...] READ MORE



Practice Report: Derrick Hopkins is Ready to Play

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The Hokies are in the middle of their final week of preseason camp. Game weekpreparation for Boise State will begin on Wednesday, September 1. That's oneweek from today. The waiting is almost over. [...] READ MORE


Hargrave Report: Taylor Focused On One Goal

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There is no question of where Justin Taylor wants to be come January. A standout defensive end prospect out of South Stanly High School (Norwood, N.C.), Taylor signed a letter of intent with Virginia [...] READ MORE


2010 Football Preview: Defensive Backs

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Virginia Tech has a reputation for putting outstanding defensive backs on thefield every year. They have another talented group in 2010, particularly at thecornerback position. If the safeties play well, [...] READ MORE


Tech Talk Live Notes for 8/23/10

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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


Marshall Talks Defense, Early Enrollment

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"It always helps to get quality reps against quality foes." - Dinwiddie (VA) defensive end Corey Marshall.The 6-1, 255-pound Marshall, ranked #5 in TSL's Preseason In-State Top 40, and his Generals teammates [...] READ MORE



Finney-Smith Down to 3, Sets Announcement

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Highly regarded forward Dorian Finney-Smith will announce his college choice on September 28, at a 1 p.m. press conference at Norcom High School (Portsmouth, VA). Before he does this, though, he will [...] READ MORE



Scrimmage Report: David Wilson Stands Out

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The Hokies completed their second scrimmage of the preseason on Saturday in Lane Stadium. There were standouts on both sides of the ball, it was good to get some young defenders back from injury. Enough [...] READ MORE



Nease H.S. Notes: Roth Looking Dominant

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Matt Roth totaled 27 tackles for loss and 13 sacks last season, which was his first year at Nease High School (Ponte Vedra, FL). One year later, the 6-4 standout defensive end, 30 pounds heavier at 225 [...] READ MORE


2010 Football Preview: Linebackers

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Bud Foster has been working hard to develop depth at his inside linebackerpositions. So far this August, the starters are looking very good and thebackups are showing promise. This group as a whole is [...] READ MORE


Commitment Reports: Vandyke, Aromire

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Back from injury, Vandyke primed for big seasonSouth County (Lorton, VA) has one of its best players back in the fold. 6-3, 196-pound senior Ronny Vandyke will start at Whip linebacker and wide receiver [...] READ MORE



NC Junior A Top RB Prospect

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Millbrook (Raleigh, N.C.) star Keith Marshall enters the 2010 season as one of the top juniors in the Tar Heel state. The 5-11, 180-pound running back expects to receive 10 written scholarship offers [...] READ MORE