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September 13, 2008

Hokies Outlast Georgia Tech in ‘Team Victory’

  The Hokies young talent stood out in a three point opening ACC win.


September 10, 2008

Cavs Lalich Denies Probation Violation, but will sit vs Connecticut

    Lalich denies probation violation, but will not play versus Connecticut.


September 09, 2008

Hokies Defend Offense, Prepare for ACC Opener

  The Hokies Head Coach defended his offense as VIrginia Tech prepares to open ACC play against Georgia Tech.

Liberty Univ. football cracks FCS top 25

For the first time in 10 years, Liberty’s football program has earned a spot in one of the major FCS national rankings

Questions remain about UVA’s offensive line

Coach Al Groh has two of the ACC’s better tailbacks in Cedric Peerman and Mikell Simpson, but the Cavaliers (1-1) averaged only 2.4 yards on 38 carries against Richmond


September 08, 2008

Sean Glennon unhappy with reduced playing time

Glennon didn’t feel he was being phased out of Virginia Tech’s offense until the second half of Saturday’s 24-7 win over Furman.


September 07, 2008

Cavs Outlast Richmond For Victory

  Gretna’s Vic Hall closed out a tight game with Richmond with an interception return for a touchdown.


September 06, 2008

Hokies Topple Furman, Grab First Win of 2008

  The Hokies knotched their first win of the year while returning to a two-quarterback system on offense.


September 05, 2008

Hokies Macho Harris expected to play Saturday
Hokies Macho Harris expected to play Saturday

Harris, a senior, missed last week’s game against East Carolina. He didn’t travel to Charlotte with the team, opting instead to stay behind in Blacksburg for treatment

Bolt will start at linebacker for Liberty Flames

With Nick Hursky out for Saturday’s game with Glenville State, Liberty’s already muddled linebacker situation has turned even messier.


September 04, 2008

UVA QB Peter Lalich in more legal trouble

  Virginia starting quarterback Peter Lalich is in more legal trouble Thursday after what is being reported as a probation violation.

Tulane’s cutbacks benefit UVA football

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Tulane scaled back its athletic program


September 02, 2008

Hokies Remove Redshirt From Tyrod Taylor

  Just seven days and one heartbreaking loss since announcing QB Tyrod Taylor would redshirt, Head Coach Frank Beamer and the Hokies have reversed their position.

VT’s Tyrod Taylor to play
VT’s Tyrod Taylor to play

Coach Beamer took the redshirt off of the Sophomore, saying the move is “in the best interests of the team.“

Hokies sticking with QB plan
Hokies sticking with QB plan

Even though its offense was sputtering Saturday, Virginia Tech didn’t entertain thoughts of playing sophomore quarterback Tyrod Taylor.


September 01, 2008

ECU loss exposes Hokie’s weaknesses
ECU loss exposes Hokie’s weaknesses

Virginia Tech at least one game into the season, an inexperienced team that plays like it, a group for which long-term injuries to starters could prove disastrous until reliable depth materializes.


August 31, 2008

Cavaliers crushed at the hands of the Trojans
Cavaliers crushed at the hands of the Trojans

  The Cavs were no match for the third-ranked team in the nation on Saturday.


August 30, 2008

Hokies Lose Heartbreaker in Charlotte to East Carolina

  Virginia Tech lost a game the way they usually win them—with a special teams play at a crucial time.


August 29, 2008

VUU falls in football opener

VUU’s combination of a touchdown, field goal and a safety fell short of ESU’s pair of touchdowns.

Virgil moves into starting role in Tech secondary
Virgil moves into starting role in Tech secondary

Virginia Tech defensive backfield coach Torrian Gray used to think cornerback Stephan Virgil was bound for a career as a backup. Not anymore, thanks to an epiphany of sorts by the junior the last six months.

Liberty Univ.‘s Jennings up for Walter Payton Award

For the first time in Liberty football history, the Flames have a player on the watch list for the Walter Payton Award, FCS football’s equivalent of the Heisman Trophy

UVA’s Dowling may not play against Southern Cal

Starting cornerback Ras-I Dowling was listed as doubtful on Virginia’s injury report Thursday, meaning there is a good chance the sophomore will not play against third-ranked Southern California in the season opener Saturday.


August 28, 2008

Changing of the guard(s) at UVA
Changing of the guard(s) at UVA

Al Groh paused following the question, pondering a response to what he thought about the progress of his interior offensive line.


August 27, 2008

UVA ready for “circus atmosphere” for USC game

At this point, a total of 410 media credentials have been issued, a figure that includes television personnel for the national broadcast and 15 NFL scouts.

UVA preparing for USC

As if they could forget who they opened the season against, the Cavaliers got a daily dose during spring and summer practices as the USC fight song blared over speakers

Al Groh silent about who will start at QB for the Cavs
Al Groh silent about who will start at QB for the Cavs

“We’re moving forward with (the competition) and I’m sure some time before 3:31 on Saturday we’ll have it figured out,” said UVA coach Al Groh, playing things close to the vest as usual.

Liberty Univ.‘s Greiser comes of age at safety

When Liberty safety Ryan Greiser passed Danny Rocco in the hallway in the football offices last week, the Flames head coach held up five fingers, signifying the coach’s hope that the senior would intercept five passes this season


August 26, 2008

Glennon to start, Hokies to redshirt Tyrod Taylor
Glennon to start, Hokies to redshirt Tyrod Taylor

Coach Frank Beamer says should Glennon suffer a major injury early in the season, Taylor will be the guy.

Richmond Spiders set for spirited season

The Spiders’ first-year coach is new to UR football in title only. London traversed the same practice fields as a defensive back for Richmond (1979-82) then returned for two stretches as an assistant

Beamer near QB decision
Beamer near QB decision

Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer is expected to make his quarterback plans known today during his weekly news conference.

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