What to Take From Virginia Tech’s Loss to Alabama

Published on: 6th September, 2009

Well, it's over.  There was the good (Dyrell Roberts and his 98-yard return), the bad (498 yards of offense allowed?  Seriously?), and the downright ugly (two fumbled punt returns). But, Frank Beamer always says, "it is what it is", and that's what it was.  Let's examine what we can take away from ...

Ju-Ju Clayton Named Virginia Tech’s No. 2 Quarterback

Published on: 23rd August, 2009

Virginia Tech held it's second scrimmage yesterday, and finally answered the question that has been hanging for the last several days. Ju-Ju Clayton will become the Hokie's backup quarterback, and Logan Thomas will redshirt. Earlier last week, all reports seemed to hint that Thomas, a freshman phenom, had pulled ahead of ...

Virginia Tech’s Fabulous Freshmen

Published on: 2nd August, 2009

Back in the day, most college freshmen had no shot of seeing any action during their first year. Conventional wisdom said that they needed experience, seasoning, and a year (sometimes two) of riding the pine before making it onto the field. Times have changed however, and the Hokies ...

What Is Steve McNair’s Legacy?

Published on: 20th July, 2009

I love sports.  I do.  I especially love football.  I love the game, the athleticism, the traditions, everything.  I love football players.  I think they are extremely dedicated, hard working, and athletic in a way that I will never even be able to fathom. Willie Nelson sang a song that said “my ...

Virginia Tech: What To Watch for in 2009

Published on: 13th July, 2009

2009 is supposed to be the Hokies year to shine.  Exciting quarterback, exciting stable of running backs, newly experienced wide receivers and a punishing defense are going to try to make sure this really happens.  There are a few key matchups that will be exciting, and  potentially heart stopping to watch ...

Five Reasons This Could Be Virginia Tech’s Year (and Three Reasons Why Not)

Published on: 8th July, 2009

There has been much hype surrounding the Virginia Tech football program for 2009. Various media types have ranked this squad as high as 5th in preseason polls, perhaps the highest preseason start ever for the Hokies. But can they do it? Here are five reasons why they can, and then, for ...

Virgina Tech: What Do Preseason Rankings Have to Do with It?

Published on: 2nd July, 2009

There are plenty of reasons for preseason rankings, right? They give an accurate analysis of what's going to happen during the season, don't they? They help predict national champions, right? They are a precursor to the final rankings, aren't they? Well, maybe. Or, maybe preseason rankings serve an entirely different purpose. ...