2010 Class: Grading the Positions February 4, 2010 Signing Day has come and gone, and now it's time to dish out the grades. Managing Editor Chris Coleman and Recruiting Analyst Chris Horne grade Virginia Tech's class by position. Tech did well, securing 21 prospects in a class that is rock solid from top to bottom. more
Quarterbacks, Linemen, Versatility and Chemistry Highlight 2010 Class February 4, 2010 Virginia Tech signed yet another good recruiting class yesterday. After a sixth straight 10-win season, it's pretty safe to say that the Tech coaches know exactly what they are doing when it comes to evaluating and recruiting talent to Blacksburg. more
2010 Class: The Players February 3, 2010 Virginia Tech's 21-person class (including Theron Norman) is ranked 22nd in the nation by Rivals.com and 35th in the nation by Scout.com. The class includes 12 prospects from TechSideline.com's Postseason Top 30 list. Head coach Frank Beamer is proud of the group, telling Hokiesports.com, "These are the guys that we wanted. I feel great about it." more
Arkema Set to Fulfill Dream February 2, 2010 Midlothian (VA) offensive lineman Matt Arkema worked out last night, lifting weights with friend and future Virginia Cavalier Conner Davis. Lifting is something you can often find the 6-3 1/2, 290-pound senior doing. After all, it's mostly through hard work that he earned a scholarship offer from Virginia Tech, the school he is set to sign a letter of intent with tomorrow. more
Top Players of the Decade: #10-#6 February 1, 2010 Will Stewart began our Decade in Review with an excellent look at the stories of the decade. Most of those stories wouldn't be possible without outstanding athletes. Today we'll cover some of those athletes, with the Top Ten Football Players of the Decade, #10-#6. more
Jr. Class Notes: Lowery One to Watch on the OL January 29, 2010 Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, VA) right tackle Chaz Lowery, a junior, is on the radar of several FBS programs. The 6-5, 265-pound prospect has been invited to camp at Duke, Maryland and Virginia Tech so far, so he'll have opportunities to impress college coaches and potentially earn some scholarship offers. Lowery was pleased with his junior season performance and eyes a strong offseason. more
All-Tidewater Selection Accepts Walk-On Spot January 28, 2010 Cox (Virginia Beach, VA) standout Derek DiNardo, a first-team all-Tidewater selection in 2009, has accepted a recruited walk-on spot at Virginia Tech. The 6-1, 205-pound athlete informed the Tech coaches of his decision this morning, a few weeks after being offered the opportunity. more
Dinwiddie's Hall Talks Combine, Recruiting January 28, 2010 Dinwiddie (VA) quarterback Chris Hall participated in the U.S. Army All-American Junior Combine in San Antonio earlier this month, seeking to improve his game and, possibly, improve his college stock. The 6-4, 225-pound signal caller called the experience "great," but at this point he continues to await his first official college scholarship offer. more
FBS Schools Showing Interest in Rositano January 28, 2010 Stone Bridge (Ashburn, VA) defensive back Spenser Rositano manned a cornerback spot as a sophomore in 2008, tallying 59 tackles, five pass break-ups and two interceptions on the year. The 6-1, 190-pound prospect moved to safety this past season and flourished, amassing 129 tackles with five pass break-ups and three fumble recoveries. Rositano was a big reason why the Bulldogs made the Group AAA, Division 5 state championship game in 2009, and now he hopes for success on the recruiting trail. more
Recruiting Notes: The Latest on Louis January 27, 2010 The top remaining story as far as the 2010 class is concerned is whether or not Atlantic (Delray Beach, FL) wide receiver James Louis will make an official visit to Virginia Tech this weekend. TSL caught up with Atlantic head coach Andre Thaddies for the latest on this situation. Check out the latest on this and much more in this edition of "Notes." more
Funderburke, Richardson Top Smith's Jr. Class January 22, 2010
One of the top high school football program's in the state, Oscar Smith (Chesapeake, VA) is no stranger to talent. Quarterback Phillip Sims and defensive tackle Evan Hailes headlined Smith's 2010 class, with Sims choosing Alabama and Hailes committing to Penn State. The 2011 class is a talented one as well and is headlined by wide receiver Quinta Funderburke, who recently picked up a huge offer. more
2011 Profile: Phoebus LB Caleb Taylor January 21, 2010 Phoebus (Hampton, VA) linebacker Caleb Taylor turned in a big-time sophomore season, earning first-team all-state honors for his performance in 2008. A highly anticipated 2009 season ended quickly, though, when the 6-2, 230-pound junior went out with a knee injury in the Phantoms second game of the year. Taylor missed the rest of the season, including Phoebus' march to a second consecutive state championship, but was recently cleared for action. more
Travis Hughes Adds Two Official Offers January 20, 2010 Kempsville (Virginia Beach, VA) junior running back/linebacker Travis Hughes received official scholarship offers from Maryland and N.C. State in 2009. The 6-1, 215-pound prospect has matched that total in 2010, bringing the total number official offers he boasts to four…with one more possibly on the way soon. more
Top Recruits Talk Junior Day Experience January 20, 2010 Hermitage (Richmond, VA) linebacker Curtis Grant and Menchville (Newport News, VA) athlete Clifton Richardson are two of the top juniors in the state of Virginia, and both were in Charlottesville last Saturday for UVa's football recruiting junior day. The two prospects seemed impressed by Mike London, who is no doubt looking to make a splash in what will be his first full recruiting class as Cavaliers head coach. more
Leal Reflects on Recruiting, Talks Future January 19, 2010 Atlantic (Delray Beach, FL) quarterback Mark Leal will sign with Virginia Tech in two weeks, officially becoming part of Hokies' 2010 recruiting class. The 6-1, 185-pound prospect reflected on the recruiting process, from the time he committed until now. more
Looking Ahead to the Spring: The Defense January 19, 2010 The Virginia Tech defense has some holes to fill after losing six starters from the 2009 team. The Hokies lost some good defensive linemen to graduation and early entry to the NFL Draft, and also departed an All-American whip linebacker, a starting cornerback and the starting free safety. more
Beamer to Visit Lewis January 18, 2010 Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer is expected to visit Bishop Kearney (Rochester, NY) senior Jerome Lewis next week, either at school or at Lewis' home. The 6-4, 230-pound tight end prospect is solid in his decision, so coach Beamer and coach Wiles will be visiting for a different reason. more
Looking Ahead to the Spring: The Offense January 14, 2010 The 2009 football season is over, but we're just two months away from the beginning of spring practice. The Hokies have a number of questions to answer on both sides of the ball, and they'll begin to find their answers this spring. Today we'll take a quick peek ahead to spring practice, and look at the offense. more
Bayside Jr. CB Earns 8th FBS Offer January 14, 2010 Bayside (Virginia Beach, VA) speedster Demetrious Nicholson is becoming one of the most highly recruited juniors in the state. The 5-9, 165-pound prospect, a first-team all-Beach district selection at cornerback and wide receiver and first-team all-Tidewater selection on defense, has the potential to be a lockdown cornerback on the college level. He has received eight FBS scholarship offers so far, with the most recent one coming yesterday. more
Hokies Bid Farewell to Successful Senior Class January 13, 2010 22 Virginia Tech seniors, plus Jason Worilds, recently completed their college careers. They went out in style, whipping Tennessee 37-14 in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, which serves as one of the program's biggest wins of the decade. Some of those seniors will be going to the NFL, some will be getting on with their life's work. Today we'll take a look back at their accomplishments from 2006 through 2009. more
Thourogood Being Targeted as a QB January 13, 2010 Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, VA) quarterback Lafonte Thourogood totaled 1,800 yards of offense this past season, including about 1,000 yards passing and 800 yards rushing. The 6-2, 215-pound junior, a 2-year starter on the varsity level, developed well as a signal caller, impressing FBS coaches to the point where he is now being primarily recruited to play quarterback on the next level. more
Top VA DL Talks Army Combine Performance January 12, 2010 Dinwiddie (VA) defensive lineman Corey Marshall turned in a fantastic 2009 season, totaling 112 tackles including 21 tackles for loss and six sacks. The 6-1, 255-pound junior, a first-team all-metro selection by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, showcased his talents at last week's U.S. Army All-American Junior Combine in San Antonio. How did he perform? more
2011 Profile: Star LB Curtis Grant January 11, 2010 For most of his freshman year, played on Hermitage High School's (Richmond, VA) junior varsity squad. Varsity head coach Patrick Kane noticed his abilities, though, so when starting middle linebacker Daryl Howell went down with an injury, Grant was asked to step in…in the first round of the 2007 playoffs. From that point on, Grant, now a 6-3, 220-pound junior, has excelled on the varsity football level. more
Recruiting Notes: Hopkins Produces Again January 8, 2010 For Highland Springs (VA) head coach Loren Johnson, one word adequately describes defensive tackle Derrick Hopkins. The word is consistency, something the 6-0, 285-pound senior has shown since earning a starting spot on the varsity as a freshman. more
Friday Q&A: January 8, 2010 January 8, 2010 The 2009 football season is behind us, and Raleigh Hokies steps in today to answer a few questions about what we could see this spring and in the 2010 season? How will the Hokies replace Ed Wang and Sergio Render? How will they use all of their talented running backs? Where will Logan Thomas contribute, and what other freshmen have a chance to make an impact? Find out inside. more
Signing Day has come and gone, and now it's time to dish out the grades. Managing Editor Chris Coleman and Recruiting Analyst Chris Horne grade Virginia Tech's class by position. Tech did well, securing 21 prospects in a class that is rock solid from top to bottom.
Virginia Tech signed yet another good recruiting class yesterday. After a sixth straight 10-win season, it's pretty safe to say that the Tech coaches know exactly what they are doing when it comes to evaluating and recruiting talent to Blacksburg.
Virginia Tech's 21-person class (including Theron Norman) is ranked 22nd in the nation by Rivals.com and 35th in the nation by Scout.com. The class includes 12 prospects from TechSideline.com's Postseason Top 30 list. Head coach Frank Beamer is proud of the group, telling Hokiesports.com, "These are the guys that we wanted. I feel great about it."
Midlothian (VA) offensive lineman Matt Arkema worked out last night, lifting weights with friend and future Virginia Cavalier Conner Davis. Lifting is something you can often find the 6-3 1/2, 290-pound senior doing. After all, it's mostly through hard work that he earned a scholarship offer from Virginia Tech, the school he is set to sign a letter of intent with tomorrow.
Atlantic (Delray Beach, FL) quarterback Mark Leal will sign with Virginia Tech in two weeks, officially becoming part of Hokies' 2010 recruiting class. The 6-1, 185-pound prospect reflected on the recruiting process, from the time he committed until now.
22 Virginia Tech seniors, plus Jason Worilds, recently completed their college careers. They went out in style, whipping Tennessee 37-14 in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, which serves as one of the program's biggest wins of the decade. Some of those seniors will be going to the NFL, some will be getting on with their life's work. Today we'll take a look back at their accomplishments from 2006 through 2009.
Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, VA) quarterback Lafonte Thourogood totaled 1,800 yards of offense this past season, including about 1,000 yards passing and 800 yards rushing. The 6-2, 215-pound junior, a 2-year starter on the varsity level, developed well as a signal caller, impressing FBS coaches to the point where he is now being primarily recruited to play quarterback on the next level.
Dinwiddie (VA) defensive lineman Corey Marshall turned in a fantastic 2009 season, totaling 112 tackles including 21 tackles for loss and six sacks. The 6-1, 255-pound junior, a first-team all-metro selection by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, showcased his talents at last week's U.S. Army All-American Junior Combine in San Antonio. How did he perform?
For Highland Springs (VA) head coach Loren Johnson, one word adequately describes defensive tackle Derrick Hopkins. The word is consistency, something the 6-0, 285-pound senior has shown since earning a starting spot on the varsity as a freshman.
The 2009 football season is behind us, and Raleigh Hokies steps in today to answer a few questions about what we could see this spring and in the 2010 season? How will the Hokies replace Ed Wang and Sergio Render? How will they use all of their talented running backs? Where will Logan Thomas contribute, and what other freshmen have a chance to make an impact? Find out inside.
