Steelers draft plans becoming clear?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran cornerback Bryant McFadden, making an already weak secondary even more thin.
We have terminated the contracts of CB Bryant McFadden and WR Arnaz Battle. We also waived TE Miguel Chavis and LB Erik Clanton.
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) February 8, 2012
McFadden played sparingly in 2011, after starting every game – including...
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What Happens When You Break-Up With a Coach
Last minute decommits happen. But rarely is the moment captured.
Jawand Blue is a 3-star recruit out of Boca Raton, Florida. He had a lot of offers, though, from everyone from Pitt, to Michigan St., Wisconsin, WVU. He chose Virginia Tech.
At the last minute, he got an offer he really wanted: Miami.
Well on signing day, he decided to go with Miami. He gave VT Coach Frank Beamer a...
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Virginia Tech Hokies: 2011 Exit Survey
Virginia Tech has been a model of consistency under Frank Beamer. Beamer has led the Hokies to eight straight years of double digits wins. During this run, the Hokies have won (or tied for) their half of the ACC six times. Since the inaugural ACC Championship Game in 2005, the Hokies have played in all but two of them and have won three. While FSU, Miami and Clemson are considered...
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
After two failed attempts, Frank Beamer is giving the restaurant business one more shot
Coming off a disappointing 20-23 Sugar Bowl loss to Michigan, Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer wants to shelve football momentarily and focus on the culinary arts. This summer, Coach Beamer anticipates opening his new restaurant, Beamer’s 25, in Roanoke, Virginia, anchored next to the newly renovated apartments in the Lofts at West Station. A soft opening was held on Wednesday...
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18 days ago
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Jayron Hosley scouting report
Jayron Hosley CB Virginia Tech #20
Ht: 5’10″Wt: 175
Strengths:
Elite athleticism. A big time playmaker with great hands; led nation in interceptions in 2010. Tough for his size; willing to play close to the line of scrimmage and mix it up against bigger receivers. Elite awareness and vision in zone coverage; does a great job reading the quarterback and is smart...
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January 11, 2012
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January 11, 2012
Va. Tech RB Wilson to enter NFL Draft
Virginia Tech running back David Wilson said Friday he'll skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.
Wilson made his announcement at a news conference in Blacksburg, Va., with Hokies coach Frank Beamer at his side.
The speedy Wilson rushed for 1,709 yards and nine TDs this season. The ACC player of the year was limited to 32 yards in the conference championship game loss to...
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January 06, 2012
Virginia Tech RB David Wilson will enter NFL draft
Virginia Tech running back David Wilson said Friday he'll skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft. Wilson made his announcement at a news conference in Blacksburg, Va., with Hokies coach Frank Beamer at his side. The speedy Wilson rushed for 1,709 yards and nine TDs this season. The ...
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January 06, 2012
Va Tech RB Wilson to enter NFL draft
Virginia Tech running back David Wilson says he'll skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.
Wilson made his announcement at a news conference Friday in Blacksburg with Hokies coach Frank Beamer at his side. He calls his decision a lifetime goal that he "couldn't pass up."
Wilson says the NFL's draft advisory board projects him as a second-round pick and he believes he can...
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January 06, 2012
Virginia Tech’s David Wilson will enter the draft
Three days after losing to Michigan in the Sugar Bowl, Virginia Tech running back David Wilson announced that he’ll be entering the NFL Draft this year. Wilson made the announcement at a press conference in Blacksburg on Friday afternoon with Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer standing by his side. Andy Bitter of the Virginian-Pilot…
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January 06, 2012
David Wilson leaving Hokies for the NFL
As expected, Virginia Tech will have to find a new focal point for their 2012 ground game thanks to an early departure for the NFL. At a press conference Friday morning, running back David Wilson announced he is foregoing his remaining eligibility with the Hokies in order to make himself available for the April draft.…
Via College Football Talk
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January 06, 2012
Va Tech RB Wilson to enter NFL draft
Virginia Tech running back David Wilson says he'll skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.
Wilson made his announcement at a news conference Friday in Blacksburg with Hokies coach Frank Beamer at his side. He calls his decision a lifetime goal that he ''couldn't pass up.''
Wilson says the NFL's draft advisory board projects him as a second-round...
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January 06, 2012
Hokies RB Wilson to enter NFL draft (AP)
Virginia Tech running back David Wilson says he'll skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft. Wilson made his announcement at a news conference Friday in Blacksburg with Hokies coach Frank Beamer at his side. He calls his decision a lifetime goal that he "couldn't pass up." Wilson says the NFL's draft advisory board projects him as a second-round pick and...
Via Yahoo! Sports
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January 06, 2012
Hokies RB Wilson to enter NFL draft (AP)
Virginia Tech running back David Wilson says he'll skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft. Wilson made his announcement at a news conference Friday in Blacksburg with Hokies coach Frank Beamer at his side. He calls his decision a lifetime goal that he "couldn't pass up." Wilson says the NFL's draft advisory board projects him as a second-round pick and...
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January 06, 2012
Early exits: David Wilson, Virginia Tech’s best set of wheels (and his big boy car)
If David Wilson really sunk $10,000 into that ride, he's about to get it all back, and then some: Virginia Tech's All-ACC tailback is foregoing his senior season in Blacksburg for the NFL Draft after leading the conference in rushing and leading the Hokies to their fourth BCS bowl in five years. He read his prepared statement off an iPad, and he won't have any trouble...
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January 06, 2012
Highway Robbery
This season, I've had to devote my time to some non-TSF things that I couldn't do concurrently with producing well-written articles. EhhTee and MadJay have both carried the water this year, and they have done a great job. However, events in overtime of the Sugar Bowl have brought me out of hibernation to author this piece. My primary reason for writing this I withhold...
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January 04, 2012
In Sugar Bowl Loss, Same Old Story for Virginia Tech
When you’re Frank Beamer and Virginia Tech, the standards are different for you from the rest of the ACC. The Hokies have been the ACC’s top program since expansion. There is no debate about that… None. Again the Hokies won 10 or more games, and again the Hokies went to the ACC Title game. That’s 5 ACCCG appearances in 7 years, but here’s the part that frustrates Hokie...
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
In Sugar Bowl loss and season, it’s the same old story for Virginia Tech.
When you’re Frank Beamer and Virginia Tech, the standards are different for you from the rest of the ACC. The Hokies have been the ACC’s top program since expansion. There is no debate about that… None. Again the Hokies won 10 or more games, and again the Hokies went to the ACC Title game. That’s 5 ACCCG appearances in 7 years, but here’s the part that...
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
Picture Pages: Was It a Catch?
There's been some question over the no-catch ruling on Virginia Tech's 3rd down overtime prayer to receiver/punter Danny Coale. The play was ruled a touchdown live but overturned on review.
The setup: On 3rd down and 5 from the Michigan 20 in the first possession of overtime, Virginia Tech QB Logan Thomas attempted to hit Coale on a corner route in the end zone. Coale had...
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
Here’s An Animated GIF Of A Virginia Tech Fan Jumping Up And Down Staring At Her Chest
Yep. And just so you know: they are real and they’re spectacular. Or they’re not. It’s difficult to ascertain but one thing is for certain: she sure likes them. In fact, she’s mesmerized by her breasts. She’s obsessed with breasts. That’s hard to say: obsessed with breasts. Yes, I could try to crack a few [...]
Via Sportress of Blogitude
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
Sugar Bowl Recap–Hokies Lose the Game
For Virginia Tech fans last night’s Sugar Bowl loss will sting for a while. In a game that went back and forth with the lead changing hands while players and coaches matched each other step for step, the Hokies consistently put themselves in losing situations. Ultimately paying for it in the end, losing 23-20 in OT.
I’ll try to make it simple. Looking at the...
Via Pro Sports Blogging
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
Hosley leaving Hokies early to make draft leap
Following weeks of speculation, and after a heartbreaking loss in the Sugar Bowl, Jayron Hosley confirmed he’s played his final game in a Virginia Tech uniform. The cornerback said after the overtime loss to Michigan that he will be leaving the Hokies early for the April NFL draft. The NFL’s draft advisory board indicated to…
Via College Football Talk
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January 04, 2012
Quote Of The Day
(Chris Graythen/Getty Images)"My kickers are not bad guys. They just made bad decisions. And young people do that."-- Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer who was forced to rely on third-string place kicker Justin Meyer in last nights game. Myer has been kicking off for the Hokies since he transferred in 2009 from Murray State.On December 30, Hokie Senior Tyler Weiss...
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
Virginia Tech: BCS Impostors & Big Game Losers
Come from behind the curtain Virginia Tech hokies; you are being called our for the BCS impostors and big game losers you are. It's very clear Virginia Tech has no business playing in big games on the big stage versus big boy teams.
Since 1996 Virginia Tech is 6-10 in bowl games including 4 BCS game losses. Just in the last two years Virginia Tech has been manhandled in four...
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
Catch or No Catch? Regardless, Danny Coale’s Effort Was Absurd
Before we make our case for whether or not Virginia Tech’s Danny Coale pulled in this grab in overtime of the Sugar Bowl, we must first appreciate the moment itself. You can debate the call in either direction, but you cannot debate that this is one of the finest plays you will ever see a [...]
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
Sugar Bowl Postgame Transcript: Virginia Tech
THE MODERATOR: We'll get started with our official postgame press conference. We'll begin with Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer, also being joined by quarterback Logan Thomas and cornerback Kyle Fuller.
We'll begin with Coach Beamer.
COACH BEAMER: I'm really proud of our football team. I thought we battled back, great heart. Did some -- you know, it...
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
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