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