2009 ACC Football Preview: Florida State
August 3, 2009
 Florida State returns eight starters on offense and should be much improved on that side of the ball. There are some gaps to fill on the defensive side, but Mickey Andrews puts a stout defense on the field every year. FSU will be in contention for the Atlantic Division Championship.
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Martin Makes Final Visit, Eyes Decision
August 1, 2009
 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. The 6-6, 230-pound prospect hopes to know his college destination by the end of the month.
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2009 ACC Football Preview: Duke
July 31, 2009
 Duke was an improved football team last season under first year head coach David Cutcliffe. The Blue Devils went 4-8, with a 31-3 win over Virginia, as well as a 10-7 road win against eventual Music City Bowl Champion Vanderbilt. They were very close in a number of games, losing to Northwestern by four, Wake Forest by three, NC State by 10, Virginia Tech by 11 and North Carolina by eight.
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Farmer Boasts Nine Major 1A Offers
July 31, 2009
 South Columbus (Tabor City, N.C.) jumbo athlete Ethan Farmer was a force on offense and defense last season as a junior, accumulating 15 catches for 275 yards and three touchdowns at tight end and 55 tackles as a defensive lineman. The 6-4, 262-pound rising senior has potential at a number of positions on the next level, including tight end, interior offensive lineman, defensive end and defensive tackle, though most college coaches project him initially as a tight end or defensive tackle.
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In-State Recruiting Analysis, Part 2
July 31, 2009
In 2000, Al Groh became the head coach at UVA with an expressed goal of dominating the state in recruiting. The Cavaliers achieved some initial success with an aggressive recruiting strategy, and Frank Beamer was forced to respond by making changes in the Hokies' recruiting approach. After eight full recruiting seasons, Virginia Tech clearly has taken the lead in the heated in-state battle with the Wahoos, and Al Groh is now on the proverbial "hot seat" as the coach at UVA.
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2009 Virginia Tech Football Preview: Linebackers
July 30, 2009
 For the second year in a row, there is a lot of player turnover at the inside linebacker positions. Xavier Adibi and Vince Hall departed following the 2007 season, while Purnell Sturdivant and Brett Warren were seniors in 2008. The whip linebacker spot is in capable hands, but the inside spots will fall to a couple of inexperienced sophomores who are backed up by players with even less experience.
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Big-Time WR Target Considers Options
July 30, 2009
Before September, Bishop McNamara (Forestville, MD) wide receiver Brandon Coleman still hopes to narrow his list of double-digit scholarship offers to single digits, but as of now the 6-6, 200-pound prospect has yet to do so. The talented athlete continues to consider all 13 Division 1A offers he received.
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NC Star Plans to Visit VT on Friday
July 29, 2009
Ardrey Kell (Charlotte, N.C.) defensive end/linebacker Prince Shembo told TechSideline.com this evening that he "probably" will visit Virginia Tech on Friday. Barring a change of heart, this will be the final visit before the 6-2, 235-pound rising senior makes a college commitment.
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2009 ACC Football Preview: Clemson
July 29, 2009
 Clemson was supposed to win the ACC last year, but they had a bad offensive line that was decimated by injuries, and it cost them some games. They finished 7-6 with a loss to Nebraska in the Gator Bowl. Tommy Bowden only lasted seven games, and interim coach Dabo Swinney was hired to run the program full time at the end of the season.
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2009 Virginia Tech Football Preview: Defensive Backs
July 28, 2009
 Certain schools are associated with certain positions because they are known for sending outstanding players at that position into the NFL. Auburn and Miami are both known as "Running Back U", while Penn State is "Linebacker U". That begs the question: when is Virginia Tech going to finally become known as "DB U"?
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In-State Recruiting Analysis, Part 1
July 28, 2009
A critical goal of every major college football coach is to dominate the recruiting of the immediate geographic area. Frank Beamer has always stated that the Hokies need to control the Commonwealth of Virginia in recruiting to become a consistent national title contender, and Al Groh, when hired, emphasized that a recruiting fence needed to be constructed around the state for UVA to become a national power.
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Star Athlete Considering VT for an Official
July 28, 2009
6-2, 195-pound Josh Furman, an exceptional athlete who posted an electronically-timed 4.36-second 40-yard dash at a Scout.com combine earlier this year, has earned 13 official Division 1 offers but is looking to narrow his list of schools by August 15th, the first day of Old Mill High School's (Millersville) preseason practice.
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2009 ACC Football Preview: Boston College
July 27, 2009
 Boston College has lost to Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship Game in each of the last two seasons. Heading into 2009, they are experiencing heavy turnover at critical positions, including head coach. Jeff Jagodzinski departed in the offseason to be the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Former defensive coordinator Frank Spaziani is now BC's third head coach since 2005.
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Q&A with Chase Williams
July 27, 2009
Loudoun County (Leesburg, VA) linebacker/tight end Chase Williams became Virginia Tech's 17th commitment of the 2010 class last week, when he pledged to head coach Frank Beamer over a handful of offers that included Miami and West Virginia. The 6-3, 240-pound prospect racked up 163 tackles last season as a junior and is looking for greater success as a senior, as he enters the 2009 season in great shape following a big-time off-season training program.
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Khamrone Kolb Knows Three Official Visits
July 27, 2009
Lake Braddock (Burke, VA) offensive lineman Khamrone Kolb isn't ruling out making a college commitment before the start of his senior high school year, but for now the 6-6, 300-pound prospect is leaning towards taking official visits this fall. Kolb, who is considered one of the top offensive line prospects in the state, knows three official visit destinations so far.
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Chase Williams: A Coordinator on the Field
July 24, 2009
Virginia Tech secured a commitment from Loudoun County linebacker Chase Williams on Thursday, and we were able to catch up with his coach on Thursday night for some comments.
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Reports: Chase Williams Chooses Virginia Tech
July 23, 2009
According to reports by the Norfolk-Virginian Pilot and Rivals.com, Virginia Tech has landed a verbal commitment from Loudoun County High School linebacker Chase Williams. Williams is the 17th commitment of the Hokies' 2010 recruiting class, and the second in the last two days.
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Catching Up With Nick Sorensen
July 23, 2009
 A full decade has passed since Virginia Tech's glorious 1999 season, when the Hokies won every regular season game and earned the right to play Florida State in the Sugar Bowl for the national championship.
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Brooke Point Wideout Picks Tech
July 22, 2009
The Hokies received their 16th verbal commitment of the 2010 recruiting class when Brooke Point (Stafford, VA) wide receiver E.L. Smiling announced his decision on Tuesday. Smiling is the first wide receiver commit of the 2010 class.
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Five Players Who Must Stay Healthy in 2009
July 21, 2009
 Injuries happen every year in football, and fans of each team cross their fingers and hope that those injuries don't happen at critical positions. Virginia Tech is no different, and there are a few critical players whom the Hokies will depend on to stay healthy this season.
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Top Tight End Enjoys Visits to VT, WF
July 18, 2009
Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville, FL) tight end prospect Neil Basford was in Blacksburg this morning, visiting Virginia Tech for the first time. The 6-5, 235-pound rising senior arrived around nine and left for home around 12:30, but he was able to get a lot accomplished in a relatively short amount of time.
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Detrick Bonner Quickly Accepts VT Offer
July 17, 2009
Luella (Locust Grove, GA) rising senior star Detrick Bonner hadn't planned on committing this week, but that changed quickly when Virginia Tech offered on Wednesday. After discussing his college decision with his parents, the 6-0, 170-pound standout decided to call primary recruiter Torrian Gray and commit late last night.
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Virginia Tech Scores Another In-State Star
July 17, 2009
Virginia Tech is on a recruiting roll. Its latest commitment came this morning, when a talented in-state linebacker prospect pledged to the Hokies over offers from Boston College, Maryland and West Virginia. Tech now boasts 15 commitments for the 2010 recruiting class, including three potential linebacker prospects.
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Inside the Numbers: Rating the 2001 Recruiting Class
July 16, 2009
 It's been over a year since we looked back and reviewed the 2000 recruiting class, so it's about time we moved ahead to the 2001 class. There were a number of highly-touted players in the 2001 class. The Hokies had played for the National Championship just 13 months before the 2001 group signed, and Tech football was considered to be on the rise.
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WCHS Brings Talented Group to Camp
July 16, 2009
One of the top high school football programs in the state of Indiana, Warren Central (Indianapolis) has produced some quality talent in recent years. Current Virginia Tech running back Darren Evans is one of those talented products and he was on hand at Saturday's camp to support current Warren Central standouts.
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