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December 01, 2008

Interim coach Dabo Swinney named Clemson head coach

Clemson’s interim head football coach is named permanent head coach.  Virginia Tech’s defensive coordinator Bud Foster had interviewed for the position.

Hokies, Eagles: another ACC championship showdown

Virginia Tech is known for using big plays on defense and special teams to turn the tide of football games, but the Hokies will face a similiar foe in the ACC championship.


November 30, 2008

Groh’s contract not extended by UVA

UVA has decided not to extend the contract of head football coach Al Groh.


November 29, 2008

Boston College Downs Maryland, Earns Title Shot Versus Hokies

  Boston College outlasted Maryland to earn another date with the Hokies in the ACC title tilt.

Hokies gain ACC title game with 17-14 win over UVA
Hokies gain ACC title game with 17-14 win over UVA

    The Hokies outlasted a game Virginia effort to gain a berth in the ACC title game next weekend.


November 28, 2008

U.Va. staged a huge rally at Tech in ‘98 but is 0-4 there since

Ten years ago today—Nov. 28, 1998—the University of Virginia football team did something it has not done since: beat the Virginia Tech Hokies on their home field. In one of the most memorable games in a series that dates to 1895, U.Va. staged the greatest comeback in school history and stunned Tech 36-32.


November 26, 2008

WVU’s Pat White’s NFL prospects wide-open

White’s speed and playmaking ability mean he’ll get a chance to make it in the NFL. The question is, where?

Four schools still alive for ACC title game

Virginia Tech and Boston College are in control of their own destinies, but if they lose they’re out


November 25, 2008

Hokies hunker down for all-important game against Cavaliers

  The Hokies only provided two player representatives for their weekly press conference today—as they look to remain focused for rival Virginia.

UVA gets ready for Tech and hopes for a chance at a bowl game

This Thanksgiving weekend, putting a fork in the Hokies ACC Title chances isn’t the Cavs’ main focus.  Instead, it’s all about what this game would mean for their December.

Hidden Valley’s Chad Earhart named Army “Iron Man” of the year for region
Hidden Valley’s Chad Earhart named Army “Iron Man” of the year for region

The award recognizes the best two-way player

West Virginia running back charged in sexual assault

A freshman running back for West Virginia University has been dismissed from the team after he and another man were charged with sexually assaulting a woman following a weekend party

Defense, luck have sustained Hokies

Nobody would mistake this group for Frank Beamer’s most talented Virginia Tech team. The Hokies’ offense this season has been inconsistent at some points, incompetent at others.

UVa interceptions a concern heading into Tech game

Virginia turned the ball over four times last Saturday in a 13-3 loss to Clemson at Scott Stadium. Verica wasn’t to blame for all of the Cavaliers’ offensive woes — the line’s run blocking was abysmal — but his three interceptions proved damaging on a day when Clemson’s offense struggled too.


November 24, 2008

Beamer says focus is on UVA in conference call, no distractions
Beamer says focus is on UVA in conference call, no distractions

Coach Frank Beamer defended his decision to make only two players available to the media this week.


November 23, 2008

UVA vs. Virginia Tech game time scheduled

Kickoff between the Hokies and the Cavaliers is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 29.


November 21, 2008

Virginia Tech tackle takes course in technique

Right tackle Blake DeChristopher is the only new starter on the Hokies’ line

QB Verica may hold key to ending UVA’s swoon

Even though Verica leads the ACC in passing accuracy heading into this weekend’s crucial home game against Clemson, the pressure will be on the Cavalier quarterback to play turnover-free football.


November 20, 2008

Hokies plan “Green Effect” for football game against Duke
Hokies plan “Green Effect” for football game against Duke

Approximately two hours before the kick off, volunteers from SGA, RHF, and the Environmental Coalition will distribute green trash bags in lots 1-5 to all the tailgaters


November 19, 2008

Virginia Tech researching Texas deal for possible Bud Foster offer
Virginia Tech researching Texas deal for possible Bud Foster offer

Virginia Tech Athletic Director Jim Weaver spent part of Tuesday researching Texas’ decision to designate its defensive coordinator as its future head coach


November 18, 2008

Hokies try to steer clear of distractions down the stretch

The Hokies have plenty of distractions to steer clear of with two crucial conference contests remaining.

Hokie defense shows tensions about possibility of Bud Foster leaving
Hokie defense shows tensions about possibility of Bud Foster leaving

The players seem united in loyalty to Virginia Tech’s longtime defensive coordinator, but some are saying drastic changes may happen should Foster leave the Hokies

Bud Foster should know soon about Clemson job
Bud Foster should know soon about Clemson job

Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster said he probably will know in the next three weeks if he will be offered Clemson’s head-coaching position. Foster, 49, interviewed for the job Friday in Roanoke with Clemson athletic director Terry Don Phillips.


November 14, 2008

Bud Foster to interview with Clemson
Bud Foster to interview with Clemson

Coach Frank Beamer confirmed Foster would interview with the ACC rival for their head coaching position, after the Hokies lost to Miami Thursday night


November 11, 2008

Hokies Looking to Take Step 2 in Four Step Run to ACC Title Game

  The Hokies are a three wins away from another ACC title game appearance, but the ‘Canes stand in the way this Thursday night.

Virginia Tech running back Darren Evans enjoys break-through year
Virginia Tech running back Darren Evans enjoys break-through year

With jackhammer-like force, Darren Evans is pounding his way through defenses like worn-out pavement.


November 10, 2008

ACC honors Hokies’ Darren Evans

In last Thursday’s 23-13 win over Maryland, he ran 32 times for a school-record 253 yards.

Virginia Tech vs. Duke football game time set

Virginia Tech’s next home football game, Nov. 22nd against Duke, will kick off at 5:30 p.m. and will be televised on ESPNU, the ACC announced today.

Al Groh will remain UVA coach through at least 2009
Al Groh will remain UVA coach through at least 2009

University of Virginia Athletic Director Craig Littlepage was emphatic last night when asked about the 2009 football season.  “Al Groh will be our head coach,“ Littlepage said via e-mail.


November 08, 2008

Cavaliers Crunched by Fired Up Wake Forest
Cavaliers Crunched by Fired Up Wake Forest

  Virginia stumbled again, this time at Winston-Salem, as Wake Forest moves closer to a return to the ACC title game.

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