โHis energy is definitely infectiousโ Hokie players feeling culture shift at Virginia Tech
Thereโs a huge culture shift underway in Blacksburg. With the Fuente regime in the rear view, the Brent Pry era is here. Returning players have nothing but positives to report, as change continues at Virginia Tech.
โWeโre going to have to turn the pageโ Hokies prepare for No. 9 Miami
โI donโt really care what people on the outside say about us when we lose,โ he said. โOn film, you see a lot of times, theyโre moving so fast, when they get a first down, the chains arenโt even set or anything. Theyโre moving and moving and moving.โThe Canes are averaging 34.4 points a game, and quarterback DโEric King is the leader in passing and rushing. And in order to imitate exactly what Miami could bring to the table, Fuente is heading up scout team this week for the first time in his tenure. โNo matter what just happened, weโre going to have to turn the page.
Virginia Tech โready to playโ in Saturdayโs season opener against N.C. State
BLACKSBURG, Va. โ After two straight weeks of postponed games, wide receiver Tre Turner is ready to play. โI think itโs the same as the first game, second game, weโre all ready to play,โ Turner said. โThis group is really, really, really talented. โThey ran the quarterback stretch play and the tight end stretch play pretty much all down the field.โโWe do a little different stuff. โI think our defensive line is really good, our offensive line is really good.
Hokies coming off bye, head to South Bend Saturday
BLACKSBURG, Va. - Virginia Tech's preparation for Notre Dame is underway and the Hokies know what it's going to take to get a win in South Bend. But one thing that has stood out is the inconsistency Virginia Tech has had coming off a bye- and the challenge increases by going on the road. "[We] had really intense practices and really intense crossover work." "Not only because it's Notre Dame, but because we had a week to start feeling better, get some good on good work, it's just the next game." Notre Dame is in a vulnerable spot after its 45-14 loss to Michigan on Saturday, but in college football, it's anyone's game at any time.
Hokies ready for new challenge against North Carolina
BLACKSBURG, Va. - After the win over Rhode Island on Saturday, the Hokies are ready for the next challenge, taking on North Carolina at home in Lane Stadium. He's an outstanding football coach, a great motivator, a great communicator," defensive coordinator Bud Foster said. He's got his guys playing hard and believing. I think that's one thing he's really got them doing, believing in playing hard." For his size, he can really, really run."
Virginia Tech must limit minor errors against Old Dominion Saturday
BLACKSBURG, Va.- - The Virginia Tech Hokies are gearing up for Week 2 with Old Dominion coming to town. Last year, the Monarchs won on their turf 49-35 and now they're coming off a Week 1 win against Norfolk State. But it couldn't be more true for the Hokies, who lost to Old Dominion last year due to those little things. "It's always going to be mistakes and mess ups and things like that," running back Keshawn King said. But like any in-state game, the best Virginia team wants to come out on top.