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October 01, 2008

William & Mary defensive end went up after falloff

Adrian Tracy is delivering the consistent play sought by Laycock

Liberty University football in national spotlight

Liberty earned the marquee national win it has been seeking with last week’s 31-28 victory over traditional power Youngstown State. The victory vaulted the Flames (4-0) into the 20th spot in The Sports Network’s Football Championship Subdivision rankings.

VMI may be without key running back

Howard Abegesah suffered a knee injury last week against Ohio

Overcoming challenges lifted JMU

James Madison, which rose to No.1 in the Sports Network poll on Monday, had to survive the elements and a determined effort by Maine to beat the Black Bears 24-10 on Saturday night in Orono.

William & Mary’s QB Phillips ‘questionable’

During his weekly luncheon appearance, William and Mary coach Jimmye Laycock casually dropped a bombshell when he said quarterback Jake Phillips was on crutches and is “very questionable” for Saturday’s Colonial Athletic Association opener against No.14 Villanova

UVA’s Ogletree’s lost track of quarterbacks

So far this season, coach Al Groh has used three quarterbacks

Medical waiver unlikely for Hokies’ Davon Morgan

Morgan tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Saturday’s game at Nebraska


September 30, 2008

Hokies Offensive Balance Keys Improvement

  The Hokies look to reach their bye week at 5-1 after a rousing win on the road at Nebraska.


September 29, 2008

East Carolina vs. UVA game time set

Virginia’s home football game vs. East Carolina on Oct. 11th will kick off at noon at Scott Stadium. The game will be broadcast by Raycom.


September 28, 2008

Hokies Claim Marquee Win Over Nebraska 35-30.
Hokies Claim Marquee Win Over Nebraska 35-30.

  Virginia Tech survived a trip into a sea of red to hand the cornhuskers only their 3rd non-conference home loss since 1991.


September 25, 2008

Virgil is the class of Hokies’ defense
Virgil is the class of Hokies’ defense

That Virgil is even on Tech’s roster for Saturday’s game at Nebraska is testament enough to his perseverance. But he also has played well enough in the Hokies’ first four games that it seems plausible to envision him becoming Tech’s next shutdown corner.


September 24, 2008

Peter Lalich may head to Oregon State

Lalich was the starting quarterback for the University of Virginia when the season started but was dismissed from the team last week.

Hokies practicing with a lot of noise preparing for Nebraska
Hokies practicing with a lot of noise preparing for Nebraska

Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer said he plans to move practice inside to the Rector Field House Thursday

Liberty University part of ESPN’s College Hoops Tip-off Marathon

If it seemed odd that Liberty and UNC Asheville were opening the Big South basketball season Tuesday, Nov. 18, well ... it was. But there was a reason, and it was finally officially unveiled Wednesday. The Flames and Bulldogs will play a nationally televised game at noon as part of ESPN’s College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon.

Disciplined play belies Tech’s youth

Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer was asked during his Tuesday media conference if he’d ever had such a young team play as disciplined as the current Hokies have.
“I don’t think I’ve ever had a team this young,” Beamer answered with a laugh.

A win at Youngstown could boost Liberty Flames’ football image

Liberty football coach Danny Rocco is being careful with how much emphasis he puts on the Flames’ game Saturday at No. 23 Youngstown State.
Undeniably, it’s important, maybe as much so as any game in the school’s Division I history.

Backup QB says Cavs miss Lalich

“Obviously the team was disappointed and felt for him,” said backup quarterback Scott Deke, a graduate student. “Obviously in any situation you never want to see one of your teammates and friends, that happen to. We will miss very much — I know I will, he’s a good friend of mine — and we all wish the best for him.”

UVA’s quarterback’s rise ‘almost surreal’

He showed off his chops in the days leading up to the Gator Bowl, tinkling the piano keys in the lobby of the Omni in Jacksonville, Fla., sometimes with teammates singing along. Hotel guests might not have recognized the young man at the piano, but they appreciated his musical ability.


September 23, 2008

Hokies Brace For A Trip to Lincoln

  Virginia Tech’s next challenge—toppling one of the top five college football programs in NCAA history-Nebraska.

Virginia Tech football player representing Rockbridge County well
Virginia Tech football player representing Rockbridge County well

Danny Coale: If you haven’t heard the name, you may want to get used to it.

UVA coach Al Groh has little to say about Lalich

Troubled quarterback Peter Lalich was dismissed from the University of Virginia football team


September 22, 2008

University of Richmond football ranked #1 for first time since 1985; JMU #2
University of Richmond football ranked #1 for first time since 1985; JMU #2

JMU caused a shift at the top of the FCS poll with Saturday’s 35-32 win over Appalachian State

UVA to host Maryland in night football game

The University of Virginia’s Oct. 4 football game against Maryland at Scott Stadium will start at 7:00 p.m.


September 20, 2008

Hokies rally to stun North Carolina in Chapel Hill

The Hokies rallied from 17-3 down to stun the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill.


September 18, 2008

Cavaliers Lalich Dismissed From Team

  Virginia starting Quarterback Peter Lalich was dismissed from the team for violating probation.

Hokies seek to make statement

Saturday’s game at North Carolina is an important part of Virginia Tech taking that first step toward winning the Coastal Division

UVA’s Lalich admits probation violation

University of Virginia quarterback Peter Lalich appeared in court today and admitted violating the terms of his probation by having consumed alcohol

UNC wants to avoid going for Virginia Tech’s ‘cheese’

UNC is 2-0 for the first time since 2000 after beating Rutgers 44-12 in Piscataway, N.J., last Thursday


September 17, 2008

State teams fighting for FCS poll position

Thump your chests, Virginians. It’s unlikely the state has ever been so well-represented in a national sports poll

Hokies’ Orion Martin proposes to girlfriend

Martin made the proposal in front of his parents, three family friends, at Red Lobster

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