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How Virginia Tech Fans are Reacting to Week One Loss

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Virginia Tech came in to 2009 season with high expectations, and many fans felt, and still feel, that the Hokies have a shot at the national title. Saturday night, the first game of the 2009 season, had Hokie fans saying, "If we only had an offense." In a battle of two top...
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What Can David Wilson Do For Virginia Tech Football?

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There is no doubt Virginia Tech has an exciting, bright year of football ahead of them. A football season that was dealt a huge blow with the loss of starting running back Darren Evans due to an ACL injury. While this is indeed a major setback, Virginia Tech is deep at this...
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Ju-Ju Clayton Named Virginia Tech's No. 2 Quarterback

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Virginia Tech held it's second scrimmage yesterday, and finally answered the question that has been hanging for the last several days. Ju-Ju Clayton will become the Hokie's backup quarterback, and Logan Thomas will redshirt. Earlier last week, all reports seemed to hint that...
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Freshman RBs Must Live Up to High Expectations

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Josh Oglesby the starting running back for Virginia Tech. For now. Darren Evans is gone the season with a torn ACL, which catapulted Oglesby, a redshirt sophomore, into the starting role. But he has some serious competition. Behind him are highly touted freshmen Ryan Williams and David...
>> www.vthokiefans.com/2009/08...
 

No. 5 Va. Tech runs wild over Boston College

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Tyrod Taylor, Ryan Williams and No. 5 Virginia Tech's swarming defense made sure the Hokies' regular season losing streak against Boston College ended.
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Hokies get revenge over BC in a big way

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Tyrod Taylor, Ryan Williams and No. 5 Virginia Tech’s swarming defense made sure the Hokies’ regular season losing streak against Boston College ended.
>> nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3325...
 

Hidden Play: Alabama-Virginia Tech

via www.box.net For purposes of discussion/argument, I'm defining a hidden play as any play that has a significant impact on the outcome of the game, but is rarely discussed on the highlights or post-game analysis.  Saturday's hidden play occurred with 13:20 remaining...
>> www.rollbamaroll.com/2009/9/...
 

Tech Must Avoid The Trap...

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It's a trap!- Admiral AckbarVirginia Tech (5-2, 3-1) is coming off a disappointing loss to, now front-runner in the Coastal Division, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Jackets (7-1, 5-1), who soundly defeated the Wahoos on Saturday, need wins against Wake Forest and Duke to...
>> techsuperfans.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Coastal Wars: Miami @ Virginia Tech Preview

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  Two of the hottest teams in the ACC square off this Saturday as the Miami Hurricanes travel to Virginia to take on the Hokies.  The Canes come into this game on cloud nine after two big wins against Florida State and Georgia Tech in the first half of their brutal four...
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Plan of Attack: Virginia Tech Hokies

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I don't know what you've found, but personally I've been mighty impressed with the class and knowledge the Virginia Tech fanbase has shown online in regards to Nebraska and there's no doubt in my mind that those of you heading to Blacksburg this Saturday will come back...
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Matt Waldron Relishes Unique Duties as Virginia Tech Kicker

"To be a kicker, you have to be a little different," says Matt Waldron, a fifth-year senior kicker at Virginia Tech. He adds, "You just have to practice enough so that 95 percent of the time, you trust your form to make the kick you want."Practice. Preparation....
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Virginia Tech Defense : Making a Statement

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It's no secret Virginia Tech has a solid defense, or that year after year, Bud Foster fits together defensive pieces that can completely shut down an opposing team. But what does Virginia Tech have to offer this year, after losing star defensive cornerback Victor "Macho...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Pre-season Wrap-up

"Cry 'Havoc!' and let slip the dogs of war" - Mark Antony Saturday....The Hokies football season begins Saturday. This is the thought that began echoing in my head as soon as I woke up Sunday morning. I can already feel my stomach starting to tighten, my blood is...
>> techsuperfans.blogspot.com/2009/09...
 

Virginia Tech Hokies expect CB Stephan Virgil back vs. No. 9 Canes

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No. 11 Virginia Tech expects to have cornerback Stephan Virgil in the lineup against No. 9 Miami on Saturday after he missed two games with a bruised left knee.
>> sports.espn.go.com/ncf/new...
 

3 Key Plays - VT vs. Miami

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With the beginning of ACC conference play, it's time for the return of 3 KEY PLAYS!1) After a Hokie three and out on their opening series, the 'Canes took over and converted a third down (their only one on the day) and looked like they were going somewhere. Then on 2nd and...
>> techsuperfans.blogspot.com/2009/09...
 

College Football Betting - Miami/Virginia Tech pick

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OK, college football betting fans. Time to find out if the Miami Hurricanes are for real. After surprising wins against Florida State and Georgia Tech, the ‘Canes will march into Virginia Tech and try and steal one from the Hokies. Let’s make a pick. Miami Hurricanes...
>> www.lines-maker.com/2009/09...
 

Miami-Va. Tech Preview: Will Hurricanes Be Downgraded In Blacksburg?

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After a 2-0 start, Miami travels to Blacksburg to face Virginia Tech in a game that could decide the Coastal Division in the ACC.  Virginia Tech is 2-1 after home wins over Marshall and Nebraska.  Miami is a 2.5 point favorite in Blacksburg.Last Meeting—Miami 16, Va...
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Miami-Virginia Tech: No. 9 Hurricanes, No. 11 Hokies Set to Battle in Blacksburg

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Somehow after defeating wildly inconsistent Florida State and thumping one-dimensional Georgia Tech, Miami is "back." The "swagger" has returned, and "Da U" is back on top of the college football world. At least that’s what the media would have us...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Virginia Tech-Alabama: Who Will Prevail In The Georgia Dome

The seventh ranked Virginia Tech Hokies are set to take on the fifth ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Challenge at 8 p.m. est in Atlanta, GA Saturday night. Both teams have received a tremondous amount of hype leading up to this game, and both teams still have...
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NCAA Football Betting: Miami vs Virginia Tech

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The Miami Hurricanes and the Virginia Tech Hokies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Lane Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Hurricanes listed as 3-point favorites versus the Hokies, while the game's total is sitting at 47. Miami got past Georgia...
>> www.lines-maker.com/2009/09...
 

ACC Week One Report Card: Virginia Tech

Based on popular opinion coming into Virginia Tech's nationally televised 2009 opener, things went pretty much as expected for the Hokies...at least as far as the outcome. Alabama used a strong, dominant fourth quarter to defeat Virginia Tech 34-24 on Saturday night. Frank Beamer...
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Virginia Tech Hokies To Look for Offense Against Thundering Herd

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Virginia Tech, once again, is among the worst offenses in the country.  The good news for them is it's only week two.  Will they find their offense against Marshall?  Probably, but they really need to focus on their aerial attack. Marshall gave up 164 rushing yards...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Virginia Tech Sophomore LB Jake Johnson Impresses in Debut

Virginia Tech sophomore Jake Johnson made a couple of mistakes in his first college start at linebacker, but his overall play was impressive and it earned him the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game defensive MVP honor. Johnson led the Hokies defense with 13 tackles – 9 solo, 4 assists...
>> www.vthokiefans.com/2009/09...
 

No. 11 Virginia Tech Routs No. 9 Miami in Huge ACC Matchup, 31-7

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In a huge ACC contest that pitted the red-hot No. 9 University of Miami Hurricanes and the No. 11 Virginia Tech Hokies, the game did not live up to the hype that had been piled on by people across the country.  The Hokies cooled off the storm that was the Hurricanes...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Virginia Tech vs North Carolina: The Wrap Up

Take one part bad luck, two parts bad penalties, one part inexperienced quarterback, one part bad timing mistakes and one part not being lucky and that is the recipe for disaster that today North Carolina (2-1, 0-1 in the ACC) had against Virginia Tech (3-1, 2-0 in the ACC).
>> unc5corners.blogspot.com/2008/09...
 
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