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Posted at 08:42 PM ET, 10/29/2011

Virginia Tech survives despite second-half offensive struggles, and more postgame notes

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies barely escape with a win over Duke, and their failure to convert third downs in the second half leaves a lot of questions to be answered heading into the bye week.

By Mark Giannotto | 08:42 PM ET, 10/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:28 PM ET, 10/29/2011

CB Jayron Hosley, DE James Gayle return for Virginia Tech’s battered defense

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies got two key starters back for their battered defense Saturday with the return of cornerback Jayron Hosley and defensive end James Gayle.

By Mark Giannotto | 07:28 PM ET, 10/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:07 PM ET, 10/28/2011

Virginia Tech LB Jack Tyler’s recruiting conundrum, and more notes on Logan Thomas and Cody Journell

By Mark Giannotto

Jack Tyler will help fill the void at middle linecker on Saturday, but he almost missed his chance to impress the Hokies coaches during the recruiting process.

By Mark Giannotto | 02:07 PM ET, 10/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 10/28/2011

Virginia Tech football at Duke: Who do you think will win?

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies travel to Durham, N.C., this week in hopes of remaining the lone one-loss team in the ACC’s Coastal Division.

Father figure guides Hokies LB Barquell Rivers

By Mark Giannotto | 10:17 AM ET, 10/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:01 PM ET, 10/27/2011

Virginia Tech LB Alonzo Tweedy won’t play at Duke, plus other injury notes

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies will, however, get cornerback Jayron Hosley and defensive end James Gayle back for this week’s game.

By Mark Giannotto | 05:01 PM ET, 10/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:01 PM ET, 10/26/2011

The play-calling dynamic between Virginia Tech’s Bryan Stinespring and Mike O’Cain

By Mark Giannotto

A look at the benefits that have come from Coach Frank Beamer’s decision to make a play -calling change this past offseason.

By Mark Giannotto | 06:01 PM ET, 10/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 10/26/2011

Is Virginia Tech RB David Wilson having a Heisman-worthy season?

By Mark Giannotto

Hokies running back David Wilson leads the nation in rushing yards through eight games, but he isn’t getting much Heisman buzz so far.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:59 AM ET, 10/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:25 PM ET, 10/25/2011

Virginia Tech Coach Frank Beamer disagrees with NCAA president on multi-year scholarships

By Mark Giannotto

The longtime Hokies coach says he’s not in favor of a proposal that would allow multi-year scholarships for student-athletes.

By Mark Giannotto | 04:25 PM ET, 10/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 10/25/2011

Virginia Tech LB Bruce Taylor talks about his injury and the NFL draft

By Mark Giannotto

After suffering a season-ending foot injury against Boston College, linebacker Bruce Taylor said Monday he will be returning to school for his redshirt senior season rather than declare for the NFL draft.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:23 PM ET, 10/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:29 AM ET, 10/25/2011

Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster forges on despite injuries

By Mark Giannotto

Beset by injuries, Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster is making adjustments on the fly.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:29 AM ET, 10/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:26 PM ET, 10/24/2011

Virginia Tech basketball: Guard Erick Green embracing his role as leader

By Mark Giannotto

After stepping into the starting lineup and succeeding a year ago, guard Erick Green will assume an even larger role this season for Virginia Tech.

By Mark Giannotto | 08:26 PM ET, 10/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:11 PM ET, 10/24/2011

Virginia Tech head trainer Mike Goforth discusses injuries

By Mark Giannotto

With the number mounting, the Hokies’ head trainer made a rare appearance on the team’s weekly teleconference with Coach Frank Beamer.

By Mark Giannotto | 02:11 PM ET, 10/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 10/24/2011

Virginia Tech LB Bruce Taylor out for the year with foot injury

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies’ battered defense took another hit Monday when the team announced starting middle linebacker Bruce Taylor will miss the remainder of the season with a foot injury.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:29 AM ET, 10/24/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:12 PM ET, 10/22/2011

More injuries for Virginia Tech’s battered defense, and some more postgame notes

By Mark Giannotto

Already down three opening day starters heading into Saturday, the Bud Foster’s unit lost two more starters against Boston College.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:12 PM ET, 10/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:16 PM ET, 10/22/2011

Virginia Tech WRs Danny Coale and Jarrett Boykin in a race for records

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies two senior wideouts are now No. 1 and 2 in Virginia Tech’s receiving record book after Saturday’s game.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:16 PM ET, 10/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 10/21/2011

Virginia Tech football vs. Boston College: Who do you think will win?

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies face the struggling Eagles on Saturday as they look to stay in the thick of the ACC’s Coastal division race.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:11 AM ET, 10/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:53 PM ET, 10/20/2011

Virginia Tech CB Jayron Hosley doubtful for Boston College game

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies’ top cornerback is listed as doubtful for Saturday’s game against Boston College.

By Mark Giannotto | 05:53 PM ET, 10/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 10/20/2011

J.R. Collins and Derrick Hopkins filling the void on Virginia Tech’s injury-depleted defensive line

By Mark Giannotto

With two key cogs along the defensive line out for the season, and another nursing an ankle injury, Virginia Tech sophomores J.R. Collins and Derrick Hopkins have taken on larger roles than anyone expected.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:44 PM ET, 10/20/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:06 PM ET, 10/19/2011

Virginia Tech basketball not worried about replacing last year’s stars

By Mark Giannotto

With the careers of Malcolm Delaney and Jeff Allen now over, Virginia Tech basketball looks to move on with a multitude of players filling the void.

By Mark Giannotto | 07:06 PM ET, 10/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:28 PM ET, 10/19/2011

Virginia Tech basketball picked sixth in preseason ACC poll

By Mark Giannotto

After losing stars Malcolm Delaney and Jeff Allen, the Hokies are picked to finish in the middle of the pack this year in the ACC.

By Mark Giannotto | 05:28 PM ET, 10/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:59 AM ET, 10/19/2011

Virginia Tech CB Jayron Hosley and DE James Gayle give injury updates

By Mark Giannotto

The two injured defensive starters discussed their playing status with reporters after Tuesday’s practice.

By Mark Giannotto | 09:59 AM ET, 10/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:11 PM ET, 10/18/2011

Virginia Tech’s Logan Thomas: part QB, part battering ram

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies’ first-year signal caller has proven to be a valuable weapon for Virginia Tech’s running game, especially in short-yardage situations.

By Mark Giannotto | 04:11 PM ET, 10/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:06 PM ET, 10/18/2011

Virginia Tech is passing the ball at a record pace this season

By Mark Giannotto

After seven games, the Hokies are on pace to average more passing yards per game than any other team during Coach Frank Beamer’s 25-year tenure at Virginia Tech.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:06 PM ET, 10/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:11 PM ET, 10/17/2011

Status of two injured Virginia Tech defensive starters still uncertain

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech Coach Frank Beamer would not comment on injuries that could keep defensive end James Gayle and Jayron Hosley out of the lineup Saturday.

By Mark Giannotto | 02:11 PM ET, 10/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:55 AM ET, 10/16/2011

Another big day for Virginia Tech WR Jarrett Boykin, and some more postgame notes

By Mark Giannotto

By Mark Giannotto | 12:55 AM ET, 10/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:52 PM ET, 10/14/2011

Virginia Tech forward Jarell Eddie is ‘looking forward to a fresh start’

By Mark Giannotto

After getting arrested and seeing his season end with a suspension, the Hokies forward says he is ready to make an impact on the court.

By Mark Giannotto | 08:52 PM ET, 10/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 10/14/2011

As preseason practice begins, Virginia Tech basketball hopes injured veterans are healthy again

By Mark Giannotto

After an injuries derailed the Hokies’ season last year, the good news is that Coach Seth Greenberg will have a roster that is mostly healthy as the team starts preseason practice.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:33 PM ET, 10/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:34 AM ET, 10/14/2011

Virginia Tech football at Wake Forest: Who do you think will win?

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies travel to Winston-Salem, N.C., for another big ACC test.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:34 AM ET, 10/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 10/13/2011

Virginia Tech LB Jeron Gouveia-Winslow will miss the rest of the season with foot injury

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech starting linebacker Jeron Gouveia-Winslow will have surgery next week after suffering a season-ending Lisfranc sprain in his left foot last week against Miami.

By Mark Giannotto | 01:39 PM ET, 10/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 10/13/2011

Hokies DE James Gayle will not play at Wake Forest because of ankle injury

By Mark Giannotto

After spraining his ankle last week against Miami, Virginia Tech defensive end James Gayle has been ruled out of Saturday’s game at Wake Forest.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:58 PM ET, 10/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:50 PM ET, 10/12/2011

Wake Forest RB Josh Harris may not play vs. Virginia Tech

By Mark Giannotto

After gaining a record 241 yards against the Hokies a year ago, Wake Forest running back Josh Harris may not play in Saturday’s game due to a hamstring injury.

By Mark Giannotto | 03:50 PM ET, 10/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 10/12/2011

Injuries mount for Virginia Tech’s defense heading into Wake Forest game

By Mark Giannotto

After starting a freshman at defensive tackle last week, injuries could force the Hokies to use first-time starters at defensive end and linebacker on Saturday against Wake Forest.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:30 AM ET, 10/12/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:42 PM ET, 10/11/2011

Virginia Tech’s Mike O’Cain talks about how well Logan Thomas played vs. Miami

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech quarterbacks coach Mike O’Cain praises Logan Thomas’s five-touchdown performance in a victory over Miami.

By Mark Giannotto | 01:42 PM ET, 10/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:38 AM ET, 10/11/2011

Virginia Tech forward Jarell Eddie granted full clearance by the NCAA

By Mark Giannotto

The status of the Hokies’ sophomore had been in doubt because of his arrest last February.

By Mark Giannotto | 09:38 AM ET, 10/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:58 PM ET, 10/10/2011

Coach Frank Beamer calls Virginia Tech’s defensive line ‘a tremendous concern’

By Mark Giannotto

Depth along the Hokies’ defensive line is a major issue as injuries continue to mount.

By Mark Giannotto | 05:58 PM ET, 10/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:14 PM ET, 10/10/2011

The story behind Metallica’s Virginia Tech-themed introduction before the Miami game

By Mark Giannotto

Band tapes special intro played before Miami game.

By Mark Giannotto | 04:14 PM ET, 10/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:16 PM ET, 10/08/2011

Virginia Tech’s offense keeps the Hokies in the thick of the ACC race, and more postgame notes

By Mark Giannotto

A week after a disappointing loss to Clemson, the Hokies’ offense explodes in a 38-35 win over Miami.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:16 PM ET, 10/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 PM ET, 10/08/2011

Freshman Michael Branthover gets the call at punter for Virginia Tech

By Mark Giannotto

Coach Frank Beamer makes a change at punter after early-season struggles, giving freshman Michael Branthover the start against Miami Saturday.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:00 PM ET, 10/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 10/07/2011

Virginia Tech vs. Miami: Who do you think will win?

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies look to get back on track and stay in the ACC Coastal division race against Miami this Saturday.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:17 AM ET, 10/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:07 PM ET, 10/06/2011

Virginia Tech-Miami will be a battle of elite running backs

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech’s David Wilson and Miami’s Lamar Miller are the ACC’s two leading rushers so far, and they’ll go head-to-head when the two teams meet on Saturday.

By Mark Giannotto | 02:07 PM ET, 10/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:05 AM ET, 10/06/2011

Poll: What should Virginia Tech do about its punting situation?

By Mark Giannotto

Redshirt junior Scott Demler is now the worst punter in the country in terms of average, but does Coach Frank Beamer have any other options?

By Mark Giannotto | 10:05 AM ET, 10/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 10/05/2011

Miami QB Jacory Harris has Virginia Tech thinking interceptions

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies’ secondary is looking forward to its matchup with the Hurricanes starting quarterback, who has a penchant for throwing costly interceptions.

By Mark Giannotto | 02:29 PM ET, 10/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 10/05/2011

Hokies freshman Corey Marshall will start at DT vs. Miami

By Mark Giannotto

With defensive tackle Antoine Hopkins out for the year, Virginia Tech will start a true freshman and rely on a committee approach to replace him.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:13 AM ET, 10/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:58 PM ET, 10/04/2011

Virginia Tech QB Logan Thomas undeterred by first loss

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies new quarterback suffered his first loss Saturday, but he said Tuesday that won’t define him or this year’s offense.

By Mark Giannotto | 04:58 PM ET, 10/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 10/04/2011

Measuring the progress of Virginia Tech QB Logan Thomas through five games

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies’ first-year quarterback has had his ups and downs through five games, but how has he done compared with other signal callers past and present.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:25 PM ET, 10/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:22 PM ET, 10/03/2011

Virginia Tech Coach Frank Beamer says offense is ‘so close’

By Mark Giannotto

After his teams had one of the worst offensive outputs in recent memory, Frank Beamer thinks the Hokies struggles aren’t as bad as they may look.

By Mark Giannotto | 03:22 PM ET, 10/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:10 AM ET, 10/03/2011

Virginia Tech DT Antoine Hopkins tears ACL, will miss remainder of the season

By Mark Giannotto

With DT Antoine Hopkins gone for the season, the Hokies likely will put a true freshman in the starting lineup.

By Mark Giannotto | 09:10 AM ET, 10/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:23 AM ET, 10/02/2011

Hokies offense is looking for answers

By Mark Giannotto

Without an effective passing attack, Virginia Tech is just inviting defensive lines to pin their ears back and attack quarterback Logan Thomas.

By Mark Giannotto | 01:23 AM ET, 10/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:56 PM ET, 10/01/2011

Another miserable night for Virginia Tech punter Scott Demler

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech’s punter once again struggled in the Hokies’ loss to Clemson on Saturday night.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:56 PM ET, 10/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 09/30/2011

Clemson’s Tajh Boyd has some Virginia Tech connections, and some more notes

By Mark Giannotto

The Tigers’ quarterback is from Hampton, Va., so he’s more familiar with the Hokies than it may seem at first glance.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:15 AM ET, 09/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:40 AM ET, 09/30/2011

Virginia Tech vs. Clemson: Who do you think will win?

By Mark Giannotto

No. 11 Virginia Tech and No. 13 Clemson collide in the Hokies’ ACC opener Saturday, and the winner is anyone’s guess.

By Mark Giannotto | 09:40 AM ET, 09/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

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Hokies Journal: October, 2011