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December 02, 2008
Hokies beat at the buzzer by Badgers; 74-72
Virginia Tech guard Malcolm Delaney could only shake his head at the Cassell Coliseum ceiling as his teammates tried to help him from the floor. Twenty feet away, Trevon Hughes was mobbed by Wisconsin players.
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
Virginia Nearly Upsets Syracuse on the Hardwoods
Virginia lost at home to Liberty. Syracuse had just beaten Florida and Kansas back-to-back. There was no reason to think this game would be close.
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
Hokies Handle Elon to Get Back on Winning Track
The Hokies bounced back after a pair of disappointing losses in Puerto Rico to win on the home floor.
Virginia Tech defeats Elon 76-67 in men’s basketball
The Hokies crashed the boards, out-rebounding Elon 42-27
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
Richmond Spiders top Missouri-Kansas City 85-74
The Spiders improved to 3-1
Maynor scores 35 but VCU loses 93-90
Maynor brought VCU back time after time against ECU, scoring 27 points in the second half and overtime period
November 25, 2008
Liberty University men upset UVA in basketball
Liberty goes to Charlottesville and hands the Cavs a four point loss.
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.
UVA lacrosse standout found dead in apartment
The University of Virginia is mourning the passing of former lacrosse standout Will Barrow, who was found dead in his apartment Saturday in Charlottesville
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.
VMI beats Stevenson 133-72
Chavis Holmes led seven players in double figures for Virginia Military Institue in its 133-72 victory against Stevenson on Thursday night.
November 20, 2008
VCU’s Maynor decided it was time to shine
There are times to get everybody involved and times to take over. Eric Maynor knew that moment had arrived with a little more than seven minutes left in second half Wednesday night.
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
Puerto Rico tournament an awaited homecoming for two Hokies
The Hokies arrived in San Juan on Tuesday afternoon. They open the Puerto Rico Tip-Off tournament there today with an 11 a.m. game against Fairfield