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West Charlotte High School (NC) star Rod Council today did what many expected him to do all week long, and made a verbal commitment to Virginia Tech. Council, who is one of the top cornerbacks in the East, picked the Hokies over Virginia.

He made his choice known today during the Shrine Bowl media day.

“He did commit to Virginia Tech,” West Charlotte Head Coach Pete Gilchrist said. “When he went on his visit, he made a comment to me that it just felt like home. He said the guys around Virginia Tech were similar to the guys he is friends with in high school. It was so close between Virginia Tech and Virginia, that all he could go on was his gut feeling, and he felt more relaxed at Virginia Tech.”

There was speculation before Council made his official visit to Virginia Tech that Virginia was the leader for his services. Coach Gilchrist admitted he believed the Cavaliers led as well, however Rod’s trip to Virginia Tech is what turned everything around.

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