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Posted at 02:12 PM ET, 08/30/2011

Female kicker tries out for Virginia Tech football team

By Mark Giannotto

Coach Frank Beamer says Lauren Luttrell was impressive during her tryout and has been invited back to kick in the spring.

By Mark Giannotto | 02:12 PM ET, 08/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:25 AM ET, 08/30/2011

Appalachian State’s spread option attack will test Hokies’ defense

By Mark Giannotto

After struggling to stop the option attacks of James Madison and Georgia Tech last year, Virginia Tech opens the 2011 season by trying to slow down an offense of the same ilk.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:25 AM ET, 08/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:49 PM ET, 08/29/2011

Virginia Tech OL Michael Via to miss season opener (updated)

By Mark Giannotto

The versatile redshirt junior is battling a sprain knee, but Coach Frank Beamer said the team won’t reveal his status for Virginia Tech’s season opener until later this week.

By Mark Giannotto | 01:49 PM ET, 08/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:17 AM ET, 08/29/2011

Does Virginia Tech have the easiest schedule in the country this year?

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech is the only BCS-conference school in the country that won’t face a team ranked in the preseason top 25 poll.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:17 AM ET, 08/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 08/26/2011

Virginia Tech hoping LB Jeron Gouveia-Winslow is ready this time around

By Mark Giannotto

After losing his role as the team’s whip linebacker last season, the Ashburn native has reclaimed it after rededicating himself in the offseason.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:11 AM ET, 08/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:45 PM ET, 08/24/2011

Virginia Tech releases 2011-12 men’s basketball schedule

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies are guaranteed nine games against teams that were selected for the 2011 NCAA tournament.

By Mark Giannotto | 04:45 PM ET, 08/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 08/24/2011

Virginia Tech’s starting safeties swap positions

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech confirmed Tuesday that senior Eddie Whitley will play rover and redshirt Antone Exum will start at free safety, essentially switching their roles in the team’s defense.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:11 AM ET, 08/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:41 AM ET, 08/23/2011

Virginia Tech RB David Wilson is running wild during training camp

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech’s new starting tailback David Wilson has a new car, and some impressive goals, heading into the 2011 season.

By Mark Giannotto | 09:41 AM ET, 08/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 08/20/2011

Virginia Tech ranked No. 13 in preseason AP poll

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies will begin the year amongst the top 15 teams in the country for the ninth time since Coach Frank Beamer took over the program in 1987.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:41 AM ET, 08/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 08/19/2011

Virginia Tech’s Chris Drager is finally feeling like a tight end again

By Mark Giannotto

After playing defensive end last year, Chris Drager has grown more comfortable with his position switch.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:56 AM ET, 08/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 08/18/2011

Can Virginia Tech keep all of its wide receivers happy?

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies boast a veteran-laden receiving corps, but with an offense predicated on running the football, there may not be enough playing time to go around.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:22 AM ET, 08/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:15 AM ET, 08/17/2011

Injuries, depth concerns almost in the past for Virginia Tech’s offensive line

By Mark Giannotto

With tackle Blake DeChristopher and guard Greg Nosal out, new players emerged; Now, both are close to full health again, leaving a surplus.

By Mark Giannotto | 07:15 AM ET, 08/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:42 AM ET, 08/16/2011

A position battle finally emerges on Virginia Tech’s defense

By Mark Giannotto

With redshirt sophomore Tariq Edwards hampered by a hamstring injury, classmate Telvion Clark is now the first-team backer for Bud Foster’s defense.

By Mark Giannotto | 01:42 AM ET, 08/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:23 AM ET, 08/15/2011

Virginia Tech DT Kwamaine Battle out for the season

By Mark Giannotto

Defensive tackle Kwamaine Battle, a redshirt senior, will miss the entire 2011 season after re-tearing the same ACL he tore a year ago.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:23 AM ET, 08/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:55 PM ET, 08/13/2011

Kicking battles come into focus at Hokies’ first scrimmage, and some more notes

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech has yet to name a starting kicker or punter, but Saturday’s scrimmage gave Coach Frank Beamer a better sense of who the favorites are to win each job.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:55 PM ET, 08/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:12 PM ET, 08/12/2011

Virginia Tech administration has no interest in joining SEC

By Mark Giannotto

With rumors swirling about a possible move to the Southeastern Conference, Virginia Tech administration says the school has no interest in leaving the ACC.

By Mark Giannotto | 06:12 PM ET, 08/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:52 PM ET, 08/12/2011

Virginia Tech OC Bryan Stinespring talks about his role, Logan Thomas and more

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies’ offensive coordinator has a new quarterback and a new play caller this season.

By Mark Giannotto | 03:52 PM ET, 08/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:42 PM ET, 08/11/2011

Virginia Tech injury report could impact No. 2 QB competition

By Mark Giannotto

QB Ricardo Young is one of four players ruled out of Saturday’s scrimmage.

By Mark Giannotto | 05:42 PM ET, 08/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:27 PM ET, 08/10/2011

Forward Allan Chaney not cleared to play basketball at Va. Tech

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech’s announcement closes a 16-month saga that began with the Florida transfer collapsing during an offseason workout.

By Mark Giannotto | 07:27 PM ET, 08/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:36 AM ET, 08/10/2011

Va. Tech’s Jarell Eddie, Allan Chaney won’t make trip to Canada

By Mark Giannotto

The basketball team will be in Windsor, Canada next week for two exhibition games, but the forwards won’t be there.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:36 AM ET, 08/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:38 PM ET, 08/09/2011

Virginia Tech holds first mini-scrimmage

By Mark Giannotto

The sixth day of the Hokies training camp featured a 30-play scrimmage that served as a stage for some of the team’s less-proven players.

By Mark Giannotto | 09:38 PM ET, 08/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 08/09/2011

Virginia Tech WR Dyrell Roberts on the road to recovery

By Mark Giannotto

Dyrell Roberts’s recovery from injury could take a major step forward when he participates fully in the Hokies’ first mini-scrimmage of training camp.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:18 PM ET, 08/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:59 PM ET, 08/08/2011

Virginia Tech’s Nick Acree switches positions

By Mark Giannotto

The highly touted 2009 recruit has decided to move from defensive tackle to left tackle.

By Mark Giannotto | 09:59 PM ET, 08/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:47 AM ET, 08/08/2011

For Virginia Tech’s Bud Foster, ‘The future is now.’

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster isn’t dwelling on his unaccomplished goal of becoming a head coach as he begins his 25th year in Blacksburg.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:47 AM ET, 08/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:44 AM ET, 08/07/2011

Virginia Tech has plans for a new indoor practice facility

By Mark Giannotto

With Rector Field House out of date, Virginia Tech is fundraising for a $25 million project that would include a new indoor practice facility for the football team.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:44 AM ET, 08/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 08/05/2011

How did Hokies LT Andrew Lanier put on 24 pounds?

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech’s starting left tackle now weighs more than 300 pounds after a summer of “Taco Bell and McDonalds.”

By Mark Giannotto | 12:11 PM ET, 08/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:01 PM ET, 08/04/2011

Backup battles will define Virginia Tech’s training camp

By Mark Giannotto

With most of their starters already entrenched after spring practice, the Hokies are focusing on depth concerns as training camp gets underway.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:01 PM ET, 08/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:23 PM ET, 08/04/2011

Virginia Tech is ranked No. 13 in preseason coaches poll

By Mark Giannotto

The preseason USA Today coaches poll was released Thursday, and the Virginia Tech football team will start the year ranked No. 13.

By Mark Giannotto | 02:23 PM ET, 08/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 08/03/2011

Eight questions heading into Virginia Tech football’s training camp

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech football training camp begins Thursday, and the team hopes the next few weeks will provide some clarity heading into the regular season.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:32 PM ET, 08/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:54 PM ET, 08/02/2011

Two Virginia Tech offensive linemen to miss start of training camp

By Mark Giannotto

Starters Blake DeChristopher and Greg Nosal will miss parts of training camp thanks to some nagging offseason injuries.

By Mark Giannotto | 03:54 PM ET, 08/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:40 AM ET, 08/02/2011

Virginia Tech WR Xavier Boyce indicted on felony child-endangerment charges

By Mark Giannotto

The fourth-year junior wide receiver will be suspended from the team until the case is resolved.

By Mark Giannotto | 09:40 AM ET, 08/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:23 AM ET, 08/01/2011

Former Hokies Ryan Williams and Rashad Carmichael sign NFL contracts

By Mark Giannotto

Former Virginia Tech players Ryan Williams and Rashad Carmichael signed with the teams that drafted them over the weekend.

By Mark Giannotto | 09:23 AM ET, 08/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

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Hokies Journal: August, 2011