Granby's Clark Focused on Virginia Tech November 17, 2008 Granby (Norfolk, VA) did not make the playoffs, so the high school football career of Telvion Clark is finished. The 6-1, 208-pound linebacker has not wasted any time in preparing for his future at Virginia Tech, though, working out and getting ready for indoor track season. Clark may do one more thing as well in hopes that it would help him on the next level. more
ACC Weekend Football Preview: Week 12 November 14, 2008 The ACC race is starting to get narrowed down a bit. Miami helped their chances by knocking off Virginia Tech last night. This weekend North Carolina travels to Maryland, and one of those teams will leave the field with their third conference loss. more
Playoff Time for Norman, Other VT Commits November 14, 2008 Losing two of its first three games, Hermitage (Richmond, VA), a program expected to contend for a Division 6 state championship this year, was able to turn its season around. The Panthers finished the regular season at 8-2, captured a district championship and has earned a berth in the Central Region semifinals.
Theron Norman's senior season may not have gone as smoothly as he had hoped on an individual level, but the 6-3, 192-pound prospect has shown leadership and toughness. more
2008 Football Game Recap: Offense Lets Tech Down in 16-14 Loss to Miami November 14, 2008 Miami, FL - Virginia Tech's offense played poorly in the second half, Miami got a couple of nice bounces, and the result was a 16-14 Hurricane win over the Hokies on Thursday night. As a result, Tech dropped to 6-4 overall and 3-3 in ACC play, and their chances of winning the ACC Coastal Division are now very small. more
RB Wilson Turns in Record Setting Year November 13, 2008 Headlined by two 300-yard-plus rushing performances, George Washington (Danville, VA) running back David Wilson gained 2,100 yards and scored 30 touchdowns on 170 carries this regular season, breaking his school's single season individual rushing record and helping set a new school mark for team rushing yards in a season. The 5-11, 190-pound senior, a Virginia Tech recruit, has shown why he is such a coveted prospect. more
2008 Keys to the Game, Matchups to Watch and Game Prediction: Miami November 12, 2008 After an impressive performance against the Maryland Terrapins last Thursday, the Hokies ended their two-game skid and vaulted back into the Coastal Division race. Virginia Tech will face an improving Miami squad this Thursday in a critical ACC contest that will go a long way in determining the division champion. The long-time rivals enter this game with identical records and a lot at stake, so what should we expect Thursday night? more
VT Showing More Interest in Bolling November 12, 2008 Brookville (Lynchburg, VA) senior offensive lineman Devin Bolling will now focus solely on helping his team capture a state championship, but there has been some activity on the recruiting front. The 6-5, 270-pound prospect made an official visit to Boston College last weekend. He discusses that experience and the possibility of an offer from Virginia Tech. more
2008 Football Game Preview: Virginia Tech at Miami November 11, 2008 Last week at this time, Virginia Tech was facing a four game season. As a result of their win over Maryland, they now face a three game season. Next up is long-time rival Miami, who despite a tough start in ACC play, has climbed back into a tie for first place in the ACC Coastal Division standings. Both teams have a lot riding on this game, and neither can afford a loss. more
2008 Maryland Game Analysis: Tough Hokies Pound Terps November 11, 2008 All year long we have heard the Tech coaches talk about the importance of the running game and how it has been one block here or one assignment there from busting out. With both starting QB's gimpy and the pressure continuing to mount on the Tech offense, it was more critical than ever for the running game to get over the hump and become a reliable and consistent weapon. It was Thursday night in Lane Stadium. The season was on the line. It was time to get it done. more
2008 Monday Thoughts: Maryland November 10, 2008 All week long, as this game got closer and closer, I found myself thinking that a Thursday night home game might be just the tonic this team needed. The Thursday night atmosphere was indeed sweet, but it also helped that the matchup was one the Hokies could exploit. The rushing game had been missing all year from Virginia Tech football, and against the overmatched Maryland Terrapins, it returned, in spades. Now it's up to the Hokies to use this romp as a springboard to an ACC Championship Game appearance. more
2008 Around the ACC: Week 11 November 10, 2008 The ACC picture started to get a little clearer after another weekend of games. Virginia and Georgia Tech lost, and they'll need a lot of luck to win the Coastal. In the Atlantic, it looks like things will come down to Florida State and Wake Forest. At this point, expect one of the following five teams to represent the ACC in the Orange Bowl: Florida State, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Miami or Virginia Tech. more
Thomas Reflects on Commitment to Tech November 10, 2008 Virginia Tech gained a big-time commitment last Thursday night, when 6-6, 225-pound Brookville (Lynchburg, VA) star Logan Thomas pledged to the Hokies. It was the end of what was a long recruitment for Thomas, one of the most coveted recruits in the country.
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ACC Weekend Football Preview: Week 11 November 7, 2008 After last night's Virginia Tech-Maryland game, eight of the 12 teams in the ACC have two losses in conference play. Five of those eight teams are in the Coastal Division. The biggest game of the weekend is the battle between Georgia Tech and UNC, which could all but eliminate one of those teams from contention. more
2008 Football Game Recap: Evans Powers Hokies to 23-13 Win Over Maryland November 7, 2008 Virginia Tech got back to the basics on Thursday night, using a power running game to control the clock and knock off #23 Maryland 23-13 in Lane Stadium. Darren Evans ran for a school record 253 yards in the victory, outgaining Maryland's offense all by himself. The Hokies improved to 6-3 overall and 3-2 in ACC play. They still control their own destiny in the Coastal Division. more
Virginia Tech Gains Big-Time Commitment November 6, 2008 TechSideline.com's fourth ranked prospect in the state of Virginia's 2009 recruiting class is off the board. Brookville High School (Lynchburg, VA) star Logan Thomas ended his recruitment today, verbally committing to Virginia Tech just hours before Tech's home contest against Maryland. The 6-6, 225-pound U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection chose the Hokies over four other finalists including Florida State, North Carolina, Virginia and Wake Forest. more
Varina Notes: The Latest on Rhodes, Juniors November 6, 2008 As Varina (VA) heads into its regular season finale tomorrow night, star senior defensive tackle recruit DeAntre Rhodes continues to keep quiet on his recruitment. There has been at least one new development in this recruitment, as the 6-3, 280-pound prospect recently scored another Division 1A offer. more
2008 Keys to the Game, Matchups to Watch and Game Prediction: Maryland November 5, 2008 Another week, another big game in the ACC. Every game in the ACC has become critical, with almost every team still holding out hope for a division title. Virginia Tech returns home after two tough road losses to Boston College and Florida State to face a resurgent Maryland Terrapins team that is nationally ranked (#23) and the only ACC team with just one conference loss. The Hokies badly need a win, and returning to Lane Stadium on a Thursday night certainly helps, but will Tech be able to handle the Terps with the current questions at quarterback? more
VT Commit Notes November 5, 2008 Playoff time is near, or has arrived in some cases, and a number of Virginia Tech commitments face big games this week. Check out the feature on place-kicker Cody Journell, who updates his senior season and looks ahead to his preparation for Virginia Tech. TSL also updates the latest on a handful of other commits in what is an important week for many. more
2008 Football Game Preview: Virginia Tech vs. Maryland November 4, 2008 After playing four of their last five games on the road, Virginia Tech returns to Lane Stadium for a huge Thursday night showdown with Maryland. This should be strong medicine for a wounded Tech team that has lost two games in a row. On the other hand, how well can the Hokies play if they have to go with third string quarterback Cory Holt? more
Gregory Doing Well at FUMA November 4, 2008 Running back Tony Gregory has turned in a solid season for Fork Union Military Academy's Postgraduate program, highlighted by a 22-carry, 186-yards and 2-touchdown performance against North Carolina Tech and an 11-carry, 144-yard, 2-score performance in a win over Averett. Gregory has been pleased with his season and his development under FUMA head coach John Shuman. more
Mackey Talks Recruiting, Season November 3, 2008 6-5, 260-pound defensive end Leon Mackey turned in a big-time performance in Hargrave Military Academy's 35-25 win last Friday, racking up four tackles-for-loss and 2.5 sacks. Mackey has led Hargrave's postgraduate squad in sacks this season, establishing himself as a premier defensive end prospect and sparking the interest of college coaches from across the country. more
Whistling Past the Graveyard? November 3, 2008 A thought struck me as I looked over the BCS rankings yesterday: there are four ACC teams ranked in the BCS, and none of them goes by the name "Virginia Tech." The Hokies are struggling on offense, are giving up big plays on defense and special teams, and are on the verge of starting a QB who has never been able to crack the two-deep. Yet I feel good about the remainder of the season. Am I just whistling past the graveyard? more
2008 Around the ACC: Week 10 November 3, 2008 The ACC waters are still murky after another round of conference games. Five of the six teams in the Coastal Division are tied with two conference losses. Maryland sits atop the Atlantic Division with just one loss, but they have a very tough game coming up on Thursday night in Blacksburg. more
Checking in with Top Recruit D.J. Coles November 3, 2008 One of Virginia Tech's top 2008 signees hopes to enroll at Tech in January of 2009. Enrolling in just a few months remains a possibility for 6-4, 208-pound wide receiver D.J. Coles, who is attending Fork Union Military Academy after starring at Goochland High School.
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Handicapping the Coastal Race October 31, 2008 In case you didn't notice, the ACC Coastal Division race is pretty tight. No team has lost more than two ACC games, but five of the six teams in the division have dropped two conference games. Virginia sits at the top with one loss, and they are one of two teams in the conference that controls their own destiny. Virginia Tech is the other. more
Granby (Norfolk, VA) did not make the playoffs, so the high school football career of Telvion Clark is finished. The 6-1, 208-pound linebacker has not wasted any time in preparing for his future at Virginia Tech, though, working out and getting ready for indoor track season. Clark may do one more thing as well in hopes that it would help him on the next level.
The ACC race is starting to get narrowed down a bit. Miami helped their chances by knocking off Virginia Tech last night. This weekend North Carolina travels to Maryland, and one of those teams will leave the field with their third conference loss.
Losing two of its first three games, Hermitage (Richmond, VA), a program expected to contend for a Division 6 state championship this year, was able to turn its season around. The Panthers finished the regular season at 8-2, captured a district championship and has earned a berth in the Central Region semifinals.
Theron Norman's senior season may not have gone as smoothly as he had hoped on an individual level, but the 6-3, 192-pound prospect has shown leadership and toughness.
Miami, FL - Virginia Tech's offense played poorly in the second half, Miami got a couple of nice bounces, and the result was a 16-14 Hurricane win over the Hokies on Thursday night. As a result, Tech dropped to 6-4 overall and 3-3 in ACC play, and their chances of winning the ACC Coastal Division are now very small.
Headlined by two 300-yard-plus rushing performances, George Washington (Danville, VA) running back David Wilson gained 2,100 yards and scored 30 touchdowns on 170 carries this regular season, breaking his school's single season individual rushing record and helping set a new school mark for team rushing yards in a season. The 5-11, 190-pound senior, a Virginia Tech recruit, has shown why he is such a coveted prospect.
After an impressive performance against the Maryland Terrapins last Thursday, the Hokies ended their two-game skid and vaulted back into the Coastal Division race. Virginia Tech will face an improving Miami squad this Thursday in a critical ACC contest that will go a long way in determining the division champion. The long-time rivals enter this game with identical records and a lot at stake, so what should we expect Thursday night?
Brookville (Lynchburg, VA) senior offensive lineman Devin Bolling will now focus solely on helping his team capture a state championship, but there has been some activity on the recruiting front. The 6-5, 270-pound prospect made an official visit to Boston College last weekend. He discusses that experience and the possibility of an offer from Virginia Tech.
Last week at this time, Virginia Tech was facing a four game season. As a result of their win over Maryland, they now face a three game season. Next up is long-time rival Miami, who despite a tough start in ACC play, has climbed back into a tie for first place in the ACC Coastal Division standings. Both teams have a lot riding on this game, and neither can afford a loss.
All year long we have heard the Tech coaches talk about the importance of the running game and how it has been one block here or one assignment there from busting out. With both starting QB's gimpy and the pressure continuing to mount on the Tech offense, it was more critical than ever for the running game to get over the hump and become a reliable and consistent weapon. It was Thursday night in Lane Stadium. The season was on the line. It was time to get it done.
All week long, as this game got closer and closer, I found myself thinking that a Thursday night home game might be just the tonic this team needed. The Thursday night atmosphere was indeed sweet, but it also helped that the matchup was one the Hokies could exploit. The rushing game had been missing all year from Virginia Tech football, and against the overmatched Maryland Terrapins, it returned, in spades. Now it's up to the Hokies to use this romp as a springboard to an ACC Championship Game appearance.
Virginia Tech gained a big-time commitment last Thursday night, when 6-6, 225-pound Brookville (Lynchburg, VA) star Logan Thomas pledged to the Hokies. It was the end of what was a long recruitment for Thomas, one of the most coveted recruits in the country.
Virginia Tech got back to the basics on Thursday night, using a power running game to control the clock and knock off #23 Maryland 23-13 in Lane Stadium. Darren Evans ran for a school record 253 yards in the victory, outgaining Maryland's offense all by himself. The Hokies improved to 6-3 overall and 3-2 in ACC play. They still control their own destiny in the Coastal Division.
Another week, another big game in the ACC. Every game in the ACC has become critical, with almost every team still holding out hope for a division title. Virginia Tech returns home after two tough road losses to Boston College and Florida State to face a resurgent Maryland Terrapins team that is nationally ranked (#23) and the only ACC team with just one conference loss. The Hokies badly need a win, and returning to Lane Stadium on a Thursday night certainly helps, but will Tech be able to handle the Terps with the current questions at quarterback?
Running back Tony Gregory has turned in a solid season for Fork Union Military Academy's Postgraduate program, highlighted by a 22-carry, 186-yards and 2-touchdown performance against North Carolina Tech and an 11-carry, 144-yard, 2-score performance in a win over Averett. Gregory has been pleased with his season and his development under FUMA head coach John Shuman.
6-5, 260-pound defensive end Leon Mackey turned in a big-time performance in Hargrave Military Academy's 35-25 win last Friday, racking up four tackles-for-loss and 2.5 sacks. Mackey has led Hargrave's postgraduate squad in sacks this season, establishing himself as a premier defensive end prospect and sparking the interest of college coaches from across the country.
A thought struck me as I looked over the BCS rankings yesterday: there are four ACC teams ranked in the BCS, and none of them goes by the name "Virginia Tech." The Hokies are struggling on offense, are giving up big plays on defense and special teams, and are on the verge of starting a QB who has never been able to crack the two-deep. Yet I feel good about the remainder of the season. Am I just whistling past the graveyard?
One of Virginia Tech's top 2008 signees hopes to enroll at Tech in January of 2009. Enrolling in just a few months remains a possibility for 6-4, 208-pound wide receiver D.J. Coles, who is attending Fork Union Military Academy after starring at Goochland High School.
In case you didn't notice, the ACC Coastal Division race is pretty tight. No team has lost more than two ACC games, but five of the six teams in the division have dropped two conference games. Virginia sits at the top with one loss, and they are one of two teams in the conference that controls their own destiny. Virginia Tech is the other.
