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Logan Thomas shines in Spring Game, moves closer to securing backup QB job
For the second straight spring, the big question going into the Virginia Tech Maroon vs. White game was, “who will backup Tyrod Taylor?” Though it’s not a done deal, it appears that redshirt freshman Logan Thomas has emerged as the frontrunner for the No. 2 QB spot.
Thomas is a towering 6-6 and a sturdy 238 pounds. His first two spring scrimmages were less than...
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April 26, 2010
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Sergio Render signs with Bucs, Stephan Virgil with the Bills
As expected, former Virginia Tech Hokie Sergio Render and Stephan Virgil were signed as undrafted free agents today with two NFL teams.
The Buffalo Bills added a third Hokie to their roster by signing Virgil, who will join former teammates Ed Wang and Chris Ellis, who was in 2008 by the Bills.
Sergio Render, a four-year starter on the offensive line for Virginia Tech, joins former...
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April 25, 2010
Five Hokies Selected in 2010 NFL Draft
Defensive end Jason Worilds (6-1, 254 lbs.) was the first Virginia Tech Hokie to be selected in the 2010 NFL Draft. He was the 20th selection of the second round (52nd overall) and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Kam Chancellor was the next Hokies selected; taken with the second pick in the fifth round by the Seattle Seahawks. Seven picks later, Ed Wang went to the Buffalo...
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April 24, 2010
Setting the Record Straight Regarding Michael Vick’s Autographs
In today’s Roanoke Times, writer Chris Winston penned an article titled “Michael Vick invited to spring football game,” with a subhead that read “He will sign autographs Saturday morning at the Tech Bookstore on Main Street, with prices ranging from $25 to $30 each.”
Winston interviewed George Daniels, manager of Tech Bookstore, where Vick will be signing...
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April 20, 2010
Virginia Tech Football Srimmage No. 2 Recap
Ryan Williams (34) did not play in the April 17 scrimmage.
Blacksburg, VA – The offense looked pretty good, as did the punt and kick-block teams. The defense struggled, the punting was hit or miss, and the field goal kicking was downright abysmal. All in all, just another day of spring practice for Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer and his Hokies.
Senior quarterback Tyrod...
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April 17, 2010
Pair of Offensive Lineman to Miss Remainder of Spring Practice
Virginia Tech offensive lineman Vinston Painter walks gingerly on his left knee during Saturday's scrimmage. Painter dislocated his knee and team medical staff popped it back into place.Blacksburg, VA — As expected, offensive lineman Vinston Painter will miss the rest of Virginia Tech’s spring practice season after dislocating his left knee during Saturday’s...
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April 13, 2010
Virginia Tech 2010 Spring Game Information
Information regarding Virginia Tech’s annual spring game, Maroon vs. White:
Date: Saturday, April 24
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA
Cost: Free. However, Canned good donations will be accepted at all gates to be donated to the Feeding America Food Pantry
TV/Radio: No TV. Game can be heard on 105.3 FM, The Bear, or online at hokiesports.com
Other Info: There...
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April 07, 2010
Hokies Get Verbal from Highly Touted Defensive Lineman Kris Harley
The Hokies got a big time commitment today from Kris Harley, a Scout.com four-star defensive end from Warren Central High School in Indiana – the same high school Darren Evans played at.
Harley tabbed the Hokies today over scholarship offers from Southern Cal, Oklahoma, Michigan, Iowa, Nebraska, Stanford, Purdue and Cincinnati. The 6-1, 265-pound (or 6-2, 260-pounds depending on...
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April 05, 2010
Oglesby to Move from Running Back to Fullback
The new Virginia Tech football roster was released earlier this week and at first glance, it didn’t appear that there were any major surprises. Jayron Hosley, the cornerback/kick returner will wear No. 17 this season – he wore No. 20 last year. And Zach Luckett switched from No. 44 to No. 16.
But when I changed the categorization from jersey number to position, I noticed...
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March 30, 2010
Virginia Tech’s Spring Practice Schedule
Now that basketball season is over, many Hokie fans have turned their attention to counting down the days until football season. While the season opener against Boise State is more than six months away, the Hokies’ annual Maroon vs. White game (i.e. the spring game) is less than a month away.
In fact, Virginia Tech opens their spring 2010 practice schedule next week, beginning...
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March 26, 2010
Blind Auction for Game-worn Nike Pro Combat Uniform
Nike Pro-Combat Virginia Tech jersey, helmet and cleats worn in wins over Virginia and Maryland.BeamerBall.com is auctioning off a game-worn Nike Pro-Combat white Virginia Tech uniform. It is the last Nike white Pro-Combat uniform left in the Tech football department and was worn in the wins over Maryland and Virginia in 2009. The uniform includes the No. 68 jersey, helmet, pants...
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March 22, 2010
Former Hokies gear up for Virginia Tech’s Pro Day
Nearly two dozen former Virginia Tech Hokie football players are expected to participate in Tech’s “Pro Day” on Thursday, March 18.
The following seniors expected to participate:
Greg Boone, TE
Brent Bowden, P
Nekos Brown, DE
Kam Chancellor, S
Brandon Dillard, WR
Richard Graham, OL
Cody Grimm, LB
Kenny Jefferson, RB
Cam Martin, LB
Dorian Porch, CB
Matt Reidy, LB...
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March 18, 2010
Virginia Tech QB Tyrod Taylor prepares for his final season, leading by example
Blacksburg, VA – When Tyrod Taylor came to Blacksburg in 2007 as an 18-year-old highly touted recruit, Virginia Tech football fans had high hopes. While Taylor, who is preparing for his final season, has not put up the astronomical stats that some expected of him, Taylor has quietly cemented himself as one of the best QBs in Tech’s history, both on and off the field....
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March 17, 2010
Wilson, Carmichael Share Title of “Fastest Hokies”
The Virginia Tech Hokies are 20 days away from opening their spring practice session in preparation for the 2010 college football season. Going into the spring schedule, running back David Wilson and cornerback Rashad “Rock” Carmichael have established themselves as the fastest Hokies on the team. Wilson and Carmichael ran the 40-yard dash in 4.29 seconds.
Wilson, a...
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March 11, 2010
Former Hokie Bryan Randall Shines in IFL Debut
Bryan Randall is back under center and playing football. The former Virginia Tech quarterback threw for 240 yards and seven touchdowns to lead the Richmond Revolution to a 49-37 win over the Bloomington Extreme on Saturday in Bloomington, Ill. The Revolution and Extreme play in the Indoor Football League.
Randall is one of the most beloved players to ever don a Virginia Tech football...
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March 10, 2010
Four Hokies Named to ACC All Academic Football Team
Often times, the academic accomplishments of college football players is overlooked by the on-field accolades such as conference player of the year, rookie of the year, etc. So, it’s no surprise that nearly a month ago, four Virginia Tech Hokies were named to the ACC’s All Academic football team, but the news got very little press.
The following Hokies were named to the...
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March 10, 2010
Jake Johnson to Move to Defensive End
Virginia Tech sophomore Jake Johnson began the 2009 season as a starting linebacker, but struggled to read offenses and blew several assignments that eventually led to diminished playing time in favor of redshirt freshman Lyndell Gibson. Gibson started five games last season including the last four. In lieu of Gibson’s performance, defensive coordinator Bud Foster recently...
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March 08, 2010
Virginia Tech Spring 2010 Football Practice Schedule
Spring Practice Schedule
Wed. 3/31/10 – Session 1
Fri. 4/2/10 – Session 2
Sat. 4/3/10 – Session 3
Mon 4/5/10 – Session 4
Wed. 4/7/10 – Session 5
Fri. 4/9/10 – Session 6
Sat. 4/10/10 – Session 7
Mon. 4/12/10 – Session 8
Wed. 4/14/10 – Session 9
Fri. 4/16/10 – Session 10
Sat. 4/17/10 – Session 11
Mon. 4/19/10 –...
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March 05, 2010
Spring 2010 Weight Room Award Winners
From BeamerBall.com:
Super Iron Hokies (10)
Josh Call, Josh Oglesby, Joey Phillips, Kenny Younger, Marcus Davis, Tyrod Taylor, Jake Johnson, Barquell Rivers, Mark Carter, Davon Morgan
Iron Hokies (21)
Darren Evans, Zac Evans, Kenny Lewis, Ryan Williams, David Wilson, Vinston Painter, Ben Barber, Jarrett Boykin, Danny Coale, DJ Coles, Nubian Peak, Patrick Terry, Logan Thomas, Andrew...
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March 05, 2010
Barquell Rivers Has Surgery; Injury Worse than Expected
Rising redshirt junior mike linebacker Barquell Rivers earlier this week tore his quadriceps muscle. He had surgery yesterday to repair the damage. Head trainer Mike Goforth initially expected Rivers to miss 3-4 months, but the surgery revealed the injury was more severe than they first thought. Goforth now says Rivers will miss 5-6 months, which means he [...]
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March 05, 2010
Barquell Rivers Out 3-4 Months with Torn Quadricep
BeamerBall.com reported that Virginia Tech linebacker, Barquell Rivers, suffered a torn quadriceps tendon during Wedneday’s max-testing. Head Trainer Mike Goforth said the injury will require surgery and that Rivers could have that surgery as early as today (March 4). Goforth added that he expects the injury to keep Rivers sidelined for 3-4 months.
Rivers started all [...]
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March 04, 2010
Hokies Release 2010 Football Schedule
Well, the 2010 football schedule is finally out and it is, in a word, meh. The Hokies play five out of conference games and the toughest game is their season opener against Boise State. Other than the Broncos, the Hokies play JMU, East Carolina and Central Michigan, all at home. And the JMU game is [...]
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February 04, 2010
Virginia Tech Releases Terms of Bud Foster’s Agreement
Today, the Virginia Tech Athletics Department announced the “details” of defensive coordinator Bud Foster’s “continued employment agreement. I remember when it was first announced that he had a new deal, we were hearing numbers upwards of $5 million. Clearly, that was not the case.
Heather Dinich, ESPN.com’s ACC blogger, reports that Foster and Beamer...
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January 21, 2010
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