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October 09, 2008

VCU’s Ndongo out for season with knee injury

VCU coach Anthony Grant said Thursday that the 6-7 Ndongo will be redshirted

ECU receiver won’t play against U.Va.

The East Carolina University football team will be without one of its top receivers when the Pirates play at the University of Virginia Saturday. 


October 08, 2008

WVU’s Pat White looking to get healthy

Over the last three straight weeks, West Virginia’s Pat White twice tweaked a thumb and got hit in the head hard enough to knock him out of a game. He’ll be ready Saturday, and Syracuse knows all too well that even a banged-up White is dangerous.


October 07, 2008

UVA’s QB rebounds from bad week

If Marc Verica can have a game like he did against Maryland after spending a week down in the dumps over his nightmarish second start as Virginia’s quarterback, what might he accomplish now that his confidence is soaring?

Ike Whitaker may transfer from Virginia Tech
Ike Whitaker may transfer from Virginia Tech

Whitaker now wants to earn his degree at Tech and find a school where he can use the remaining year of eligibility playing quarterback, his original position


October 04, 2008

Verica, Peerman lift Virginia to stunner

Marc Verica threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Virginia finally clicked on offense and pounded Maryland, 31-0 on Saturday night.

No. 20 Virginia Tech holds on to beat W. Kentucky

Darren Evans ran for two touchdowns and quarterback Tyrod Taylor had one passing and No. 20 Virginia Tech defeated Western Kentucky 27-13 Saturday.


October 03, 2008

University of Wisconsin band suspended for hazing

The University of Wisconsin marching band has been suspended indefinitely while allegations of hazing, alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct are investigated


October 01, 2008

Cavaliers brace for mighty Maryland

Maryland has been winning in spite of a leaky defense--until the second half against Clemson. The Terps will try to continue the effort when they travel to Charlottesville on Saturday.

Porch steps up for Hokies with Morgan out

Davon Morgan, Tech’s starting rover, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee Saturday while returning a kickoff in the second quarter of Tech’s 35-30 win at Nebraska.

Lanton Griffin’s VCU golf career has a tinge of Tech

‘Big-time’ Hokies fan found a scholarship with Rams as couple split their gift-giving

Tyrod Taylor’s MRI negative

Results showed just a bad bruise, after Tech’s quarterback his knee following a Nebraska late hit in the fourth quarter

Hokies’ snapper seeks homecoming crown

Matt Tuttle distributed promotional T-shirts to his teammates, which most of them wore to media interviews.

William & Mary defensive end went up after falloff

Adrian Tracy is delivering the consistent play sought by Laycock

VMI may be without key running back

Howard Abegesah suffered a knee injury last week against Ohio

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.

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

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.

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.”

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