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November 11, 2009
UVA’s Jamil Tucker takes indefinite leave from basketball team
The 6-foot-9 Tucker, from Gary, Ind., played in all 28 games and started four last year.UVA’s basketball teams will play with muted New York accents
The Virginia men's and women's programs both feature star players that will bring the NYC to JPJ this yearBackup boosts Virginia Tech’s offensive line
Greg Nosal, a third-year sophomore, might not look like a typical offensive lineman. After Monday's practice, he walked off the field wearing a form-fitting, long-sleeved workout shirt that hugged more muscle than flab.
UVA football could play spoiler to Boston College
How strange that Boston College and Virginia have been members of the ACC for five years and have met only once on the gridiron leading into Saturday’s visit by the Eagles to UVa’s Scott StadiumRehab going well for Virginia Tech’s Darren Evans
A return to the playing field this season seems unlikely for Virginia Tech tailback Darren Evans, but it hasn’t stopped him from attacking his rehab from the torn left ACL he suffered in the preseason.November 10, 2009
Beamer Freighen prepare to renew friendly rivalry
Both men go back a long way in the coaching ranks, but their programs are flying in opposite directionsHokies hope new basketball practice facility will mean a brighter future for the program
The $21 million facility is the cost of doing business in the ACC, coach Seth Greenberg says
Rule changes for College basketball may lead to more foul calls
Refs will begin calling fouls on secondary defenders under the basket this season in an attempt to curb injuriesUVA’s Al Groh discourages block tackles
The risk is greatest when a defensive player lowers his head as he speeds in on the player with the ball to make a hit, resulting in a violent collisionNovember 09, 2009
UVA’s offense not possessive enough
For Virginia coach Al Groh, watching the tape of a 52-17 loss to Miami was just confirmation of what he'd suspectedNovember 07, 2009
Miami blows out Virginia 52-17
University of Miami showed no mercy in their second matchup against a Commonwealth teamNovember 06, 2009
Ryan Williams bounces back with record performance
Ryan Williams used the worst moment in his young college career as a springboard to one of his best.ACC announces bowl destination changes for 2010
The Gator and Emerald bowls are out, and the Sun and Independence bowls are inNovember 05, 2009
Virginia Tech back on winning track, defeats ECU 16-3
Running Back Ryan Williams rushed for a career high 179 yards
Radford Highlanders prepare to defend their Big South conference title
They enter this season as the favorite to win the Big South Conference again.Virginia Tech’s Seth Greenberg to be inducted into National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
He is one of seven inductees to be honored in the springVirginia Tech’s center may be tested against ECU
Tonight at East Carolina, Tech likely will start a redshirt freshman at center who, before moving to the position from tackle during spring practices, last played there in middle school
November 04, 2009
Virginia Tech cycling team to host “Tech Cross”
The competition will begin at 5p.m. on Saturday, November 7 and 10a.m. on Sunday, November 8Three and out no sure thing for Hokies Defense
As they prepare for tomorrow night's game at East Carolina, they know the problem really hasn't been third downs, exclusively, as much as the plays that preceded them and gave opponents too many third-and-short chancesNovember 03, 2009
Hokies hope to make a statement at ECU
The season started like a pot of gold for Virginia Tech football players, but little by little their pockets have been picked, and the Hokies’ hopes of a national championship have been robbedVirginia Tech LB Lyndell Gibson trying to take advantage of second chance
Gibson's promotion to starter after last Thursday's loss to North Carolina was not surprising, because he had played more latelyAl Groh’s decisions with freshmen will have long-term effects
Groh has played 14 true freshmen this year, matching the 2002 season for the most he's used as a head coach
November 02, 2009
UVA football fans express their disenchantment at the turnstile
Only 41,713 fans were on hand at Scott Stadium on Saturday to watch the Cavs lose to Duke, the lowest number since the stadium was expanded in 2000November 01, 2009
Big poll changes in college football this week
After the performance against UNC, the Hokies made a big drop to number 22 in the pollVMI falls, Liberty stomps
In the Big South Conference, VMI falls by ten points SaturdayNC State at Florida State—in a shootout in Tallahassee.
Florida State wins 45-42.Virginia’s chance at a bowl game are now slim
A tough fourth quarter for Virginia as they lose to Duke 28 to 17.October 30, 2009
Hokies stand behind Ryan Williams, after 4th quarter fumble against UNC
Williams walked to the locker room after the game with a towel over the face and quarterback Tyrod Taylor by his sideUVA’s Colter Phillips catching on at Tight-End
Perhaps nobody benefited more when UVA ditched the spread offense than backup tight end Colter PhillipsOctober 28, 2009
Virginia Tech needs help in ACC division race
While the Hokies root for that to happen, their coach, Frank Beamer, is encouraging them to focus on what they can control, starting with Thursday night's home game against North Carolina
