Dinwiddie's Marshall Impressed with Tech July 16, 2009 June 20th turned out to be a terrific day for Dinwiddie (VA) rising junior defensive lineman Corey Marshall. On that Saturday, the 6-2, 260-pound prospect impressed at University of Virginia head coach Al Groh's one-day lineman camp and left Charlottesville with a verbal scholarship offer. On the ride home, he learned that Virginia Tech had offered as well. more
Top In-State Rising Junior Earns VT Offer July 15, 2009 It didn't take long for Bayside (Virginia Beach, VA) head coach Darnell Moore to realize that cornerback Demetrious Nicholson would be a player.
"When I looked at him as a freshman [in 2007], he was working out during the summer before his freshman year, I saw he was real quick and had good feet," Moore said. "I knew he wasn't a player I would let play JV. He has good reaction. He has good hips for a defensive back. He has got all of these things. Hard work has paid off for him. His work ethic is extremely good. Those things have paid off for him." more
Special Teams Standout Accepts Walk-on Spot July 15, 2009 When Sherando (Stephens City, VA) long snapper/place-kicker Lukas Stump left Virginia Tech's camp on Saturday, he said, "I felt like I did great out there. I just gave it my best shot."
The Tech staff, led by primary recruiter Kevin Sherman was impressed with the 5-11, 195-pound prospect. Although Tech is not offering an official scholarship, they did offer a spot on the 2010 roster. Stump, a rising senior, accepted. more
Catching Up With Darryl Tapp July 15, 2009 Movie stars and other celebrities usually come to mind when thinking about jet-setters who live on two different coasts. A humble, unassuming athlete doesn't fit the usual mold. Circumstances, however, have turned Darryl Tapp into a two-coast kind of guy. more
Fuller Picks VT July 14, 2009 On Sunday, a day after attending Tech's second 2009 camp, Mount St. Joseph's (Baltimore, MD) cornerback Kyle Fuller told TechSideline.com that he was leaning towards Virginia Tech over Kansas and Maryland. He also expected to make his college selection this week, which he has now done. This evening, the 6-0, 160-pound rising senior recruit gave his pledge to Tech primary recruiter Kevin Sherman. more
Tech Recruits Stand Out in VHSCA All-Star Game July 14, 2009 In the highest scoring game in the 38-year history of the Virginia High School Coaches Association All-Star Game, the East came from behind to take an exciting 38-31 victory, scoring on an intercepted lateral late in the fourth quarter. The East win evened the overall series at 19-19, and this game was one of the most evenly matched in the history of the all-star game. The game featured ten future Hokies divided equally between the two squads, with the West offensive tackles, Kory Gough and Andrew Miller, often pitted against East defensive ends, James Gayle, Duan Perez-Means, and Tyrel Wilson. more
Travis Williams Reflects on Latest VT Visit July 14, 2009 Lake Taylor (Norfolk, VA) linebacker Travis Williams had planned on attending Virginia Tech's July 11th camp along with rising senior teammate Mario Rowson. Rowson couldn't make it, but the talented Titans star, rated #7 in TSL's In-State Top 30, made the trip to Blacksburg anyway. more
Dew Talks Recruiting, Latest VT Visit July 14, 2009 Throughout his recruitment, First Colonial (Virginia Beach, VA) safety/linebacker Nick Dew has made no secret that Virginia Tech is the top program on his list. Early on, the 6-2, 195-pound rising senior discussed going through the process, evaluating Tech and other schools before announcing a decision at the Under Armour All-American game in February. He has recently discussed making a commitment to Tech this summer, but for now it appears he'll wait. more
Top Camp Performer Commits to VT July 13, 2009 Virginia Tech's second summer camp has yielded another 2010 class commitment. The Hokies have received 2010 class verbal commitment #12, from a prospect the staff offered at Saturday's camp. Tech's newest commit informed primary recruiter Curt Newsome of his decision earlier this evening. more
QB Leal Recalls "Perfect" Visit July 13, 2009 Atlantic (Delray Beach, FL) quarterback Mark Leal had already committed to Virginia Tech prior to making his first ever visit to Blacksburg this past weekend. If the 6-1, 185-pound rising senior had any doubts about the decision he made on May 7th, they now appear to be totally alleviated following this past week's experience. more
Fuller Closing in on a Decision July 13, 2009 Mount St. Joseph's (Baltimore, MD) standout cornerback prospect Kyle Fuller expects to know his college destination by the end of this week. The 6-1, 165-pound rising senior lists three favorites, one of which is Virginia Tech, and says "I think I'll make my decision in the next couple of days."
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VT Offers King's Fork Standout LB July 13, 2009 King's Fork (Suffolk, VA) head coach Joe Jones took two of his rising seniors to Tech's camp on Saturday, including linebacker/running back Dominique Patterson and quarterback LaRay Kindred. Both players performed well, with the former coming away with a scholarship offer from head coach Frank Beamer and company.
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Friday Q&A: July 10, 2009 July 10, 2009 In this week's Q&A session, Raleigh Hokie joins us to discuss offensive line recruiting, what Bud Foster might do against Georgia Tech, and what purpose wristbands serve for Virginia Tech quarterbacks. more
VT Set for Second 2009 Camp July 10, 2009 Virginia Tech's second 2009 camp will take place tomorrow and some top prospects - rising seniors and rising juniors included - are expected to attend. Brookville defensive end Zack McCray strolled into the June camp and committed, while North Carolina defensive end Justin Taylor, who also visited Tech that day, would later commit in July. The staff no doubt is looking for more success this weekend. more
VT in on Talented 2011 Defensive Duo July 10, 2009 In-state rising juniors Curtis Grant and Ronnie Vandyke each have multiple verbal offers at this point in the recruiting process. Virginia Tech is one of the schools that has verbally offered both prospects, who figure to be two of the state's most highly recruited 2011 class prospects.
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Catching Up with Jim Druckenmiller July 9, 2009 Jim Druckenmiller is still a quarterback. The equipment has changed. The clothing is a little different. Size, speed and arm strength don't matter as much. more
Hokies Focus on Quarterbacks and Linemen in 2010 July 8, 2009 Virginia Tech has a big recruiting camp coming up this Saturday, and we could see some new commitments and some scholarships going out to new prospects. Before that happens, let's take a quick look at the current 2010 recruiting class and figure out what's good about it, and what needs to be addressed from here until February. more
Top WR Talks Recruiting Visits July 8, 2009 Bishop McNamara (Forestville, MD) wide receiver Brandon Coleman, a 6-6 prospect that has garnered 13 Division 1A offers, made a round of college visits recently and hopes to make more soon. A second-team all-WCAC selection in 2008, Coleman is hoping to narrow his list of schools to at least five before the start of his senior season. more
Green Run's Wallace Still Eyes July Decision July 8, 2009 Last month, Green Run (Virginia Beach, VA) outside linebacker/defensive end prospect Jamal Wallace stated that he may make his college decision in early July. A commitment may not be imminent, but the 6-3 1/2, 225-pound prospect still hopes to know his college destination by the end of the month. more
Leal Excited About Upcoming VT Visit July 7, 2009 Two months after accepting a scholarship to attend Virginia Tech, Atlantic (Delray Beach, FL) quarterback prospect Mark Leal says, "I'm comfortable. I'm happy with my decision."
The 6-1, 185-pound signal caller has yet to visit the place he'll spend the next four or five years of his life, but that'll change this week. more
Interview with ESPN's Chris Fowler July 6, 2009 ESPN's Chris Fowler, the host of ESPN College Gameday, will be the special guest at the upcoming Richmond Hokie Club Football Kickoff Dinner on July 29. Fowler was kind enough to talk with TechSideline.com about that upcoming event. He also talked about the Tech program, the 2008 season, and the upcoming game against Alabama. more
VT Wins Out for Promising DE Justin Taylor July 6, 2009 According to South Stanly (Norwood, N.C.) head coach Luke Little, Justin Taylor's decision to commit to Virginia Tech last week came down to three things. Virginia Tech's gridiron success was one factor. Location was another. The Tech staff, led by primary recruiter Kevin Sherman, also "did a real good job of recruiting him," Little says. more
TE Basford Set to Take More Visits July 2, 2009 Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville, FL) tight end Neil Basford enjoyed a successful spring, tallying 13 Division 1 scholarship offers in total. Virginia Tech was the second school to officially offer the 6-5, 235-pound tight end and will host the talented rising senior on a visit next weekend. more
Catching Up With Jim Pyne July 2, 2009 Quarterback Maurice DeShazo once told Sports Illustrated magazine that Virginia Tech center Jim Pyne "even looks old." Long-time Hokies broadcaster Bill Roth later remarked that Pyne was a guy who looked good with mud and grass stuck in his helmet. more
A July to Remember July 1, 2009 July of 2006 set the world of Virginia Tech football recruiting on its ear. From July 5th, 2006 to August 1st, 2006 -- a span of 28 days inclusive -- the Hokies received an astounding 19 verbal commitments. By the time the hysteria was over, the way Virginia Tech recruited football players had changed, and it continues to change to this day. more
June 20th turned out to be a terrific day for Dinwiddie (VA) rising junior defensive lineman Corey Marshall. On that Saturday, the 6-2, 260-pound prospect impressed at University of Virginia head coach Al Groh's one-day lineman camp and left Charlottesville with a verbal scholarship offer. On the ride home, he learned that Virginia Tech had offered as well.
In the highest scoring game in the 38-year history of the Virginia High School Coaches Association All-Star Game, the East came from behind to take an exciting 38-31 victory, scoring on an intercepted lateral late in the fourth quarter. The East win evened the overall series at 19-19, and this game was one of the most evenly matched in the history of the all-star game. The game featured ten future Hokies divided equally between the two squads, with the West offensive tackles, Kory Gough and Andrew Miller, often pitted against East defensive ends, James Gayle, Duan Perez-Means, and Tyrel Wilson.
Lake Taylor (Norfolk, VA) linebacker Travis Williams had planned on attending Virginia Tech's July 11th camp along with rising senior teammate Mario Rowson. Rowson couldn't make it, but the talented Titans star, rated #7 in TSL's In-State Top 30, made the trip to Blacksburg anyway.
Atlantic (Delray Beach, FL) quarterback Mark Leal had already committed to Virginia Tech prior to making his first ever visit to Blacksburg this past weekend. If the 6-1, 185-pound rising senior had any doubts about the decision he made on May 7th, they now appear to be totally alleviated following this past week's experience.
In this week's Q&A session, Raleigh Hokie joins us to discuss offensive line recruiting, what Bud Foster might do against Georgia Tech, and what purpose wristbands serve for Virginia Tech quarterbacks.
Virginia Tech's second 2009 camp will take place tomorrow and some top prospects - rising seniors and rising juniors included - are expected to attend. Brookville defensive end Zack McCray strolled into the June camp and committed, while North Carolina defensive end Justin Taylor, who also visited Tech that day, would later commit in July. The staff no doubt is looking for more success this weekend.
Jim Druckenmiller is still a quarterback. The equipment has changed. The clothing is a little different. Size, speed and arm strength don't matter as much.
ESPN's Chris Fowler, the host of ESPN College Gameday, will be the special guest at the upcoming Richmond Hokie Club Football Kickoff Dinner on July 29. Fowler was kind enough to talk with TechSideline.com about that upcoming event. He also talked about the Tech program, the 2008 season, and the upcoming game against Alabama.
July of 2006 set the world of Virginia Tech football recruiting on its ear. From July 5th, 2006 to August 1st, 2006 -- a span of 28 days inclusive -- the Hokies received an astounding 19 verbal commitments. By the time the hysteria was over, the way Virginia Tech recruited football players had changed, and it continues to change to this day.
