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Posted at 12:21 PM ET, 01/30/2012

National Signing Day: Hokies poised for resurgent recruiting year in Virginia

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech already has more oral commitments from Virginia recruits this year than it has since 2008.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:21 PM ET, 01/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:39 PM ET, 01/28/2012

Virginia Tech vs. Maryland: After latest loss, Erick Green calls out teammates for not being ‘fired up’

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech captain Erick Green is growing tired of the Hokies' inconsistent play after they lost for the sixth time in seven games Saturday.

By Mark Giannotto | 07:39 PM ET, 01/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 01/27/2012

Virginia Tech basketball: This isn’t the first time Hokies have struggled to win close games

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech Coach Seth Greenberg thinks his team’s issues finishing close games this year is reminiscent of another one of his teams from the past.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:30 AM ET, 01/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:05 AM ET, 01/27/2012

Virginia Tech basketball: Latest visit to Maryland has a different feel for the Hokies

By Mark Giannotto

Last year’s game at Comcast Center brought out a lot of emotion, but many of the characters will have changed when Virginia Tech and Maryland face off again Saturday.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:05 AM ET, 01/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:53 AM ET, 01/25/2012

Virginia Tech’s Erick Green on BYU: ‘If we can get this one, it’s gonna be a big turnaround’

By Mark Giannotto

The Virginia Tech basketball team ended a four-game ACC losing streak Sunday night and hope to keep the momentum going in a rare January nonconference matchup with BYU.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:53 AM ET, 01/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 01/24/2012

Virginia Tech basketball: Hokies freshmen coming along slowly

By Mark Giannotto

By Mark Giannotto | 03:00 PM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:41 PM ET, 01/24/2012

Virginia Tech basketball: Hokies believe F Dorian Finney-Smith will emerge from funk

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech freshman Dorian Finney-Smith has started every game this season, but in three of the past five games he has been held scoreless.

By Mark Giannotto | 01:41 PM ET, 01/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 01/23/2012

Virginia Tech basketball: Upset over Virginia gives Hokies some hope

By Mark Giannotto

After losing four-straight games to begin ACC play, Virginia Tech finally got off the schneid with a huge upset over No. 15 Virginia.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:25 AM ET, 01/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:30 PM ET, 01/22/2012

Virginia Tech’s Dorenzo Hudson gets some redemption in upset over No. 16 Virginia

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies’ fifth-year senior hits the game-clinching three-pointer with 16 seconds left to give Virginia Tech an upset over No. 15 Virginia.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:30 PM ET, 01/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:45 PM ET, 01/22/2012

Virginia Tech Coach Frank Beamer on Joe Paterno’s death

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech’s Frank Beamer took Paterno’s place as the winningest active college football coach this year.

By Mark Giannotto | 04:45 PM ET, 01/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:08 AM ET, 01/20/2012

The good, bad and ugly from Virginia Tech’s loss to North Carolina

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies put forth a better effort Thursday night, but once again came up short against No. 8 North Carolina.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:08 AM ET, 01/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 01/19/2012

Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina: Former All-Met Kendall Marshall leads ‘focused’ Tar Heels into Blacksburg

By Mark Giannotto

The Tar Heels are coming off their worst loss ever under Coach Roy Williams and are hoping to get back on the right track at Virginia Tech on Thursday night.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:14 AM ET, 01/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:12 PM ET, 01/18/2012

Virginia Tech basketball: Hokies Coach Seth Greenberg misses JT Thompson

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies lost JT Thompson, one of their senior leaders, to a knee injury during the preseason, and his absence has been noticeable during the team’s three-game losing streak.

By Mark Giannotto | 02:12 PM ET, 01/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:04 PM ET, 01/17/2012

Virginia Tech announces three early enrollees for spring practice

By Mark Giannotto

Three Virginia Tech freshmen will enroll early for spring practice, including one player who will compete to be the team’s starting tailback.

By Mark Giannotto | 03:04 PM ET, 01/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:09 AM ET, 01/17/2012

Virginia Tech basketball: Hokies G Erick Green expects to play Thursday vs. No. 8 UNC

By Mark Giannotto

After missing the Hokies’ loss to Boston College this past weekend, guard Erick Green said Monday he expects to play in Thursday’s game against North Carolina.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:09 AM ET, 01/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 01/16/2012

Virginia Tech basketball: Pressure mounts on Coach Seth Greenberg, Hokies after 0-3 start to ACC play

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies have a tough upcoming schedule, and after three-straight losses, the pressure is on to get some wins to salvage a once-promising season.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:05 AM ET, 01/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:46 PM ET, 01/13/2012

Virginia Tech basketball: With 0-2 ACC record, Hokies must erase some Boston College demons

By Mark Giannotto

The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team is 1-9 all-time at Boston College, but after an 0-2 start to ACC play, the Hokies can’t afford another loss.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:46 PM ET, 01/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:31 PM ET, 01/12/2012

Former Hokies RB David Wilson signs with prominent NFL agent Joel Segal

By Mark Giannotto

The running back, who left school early to enter the NFL draft, will share agents with several stars, including former Virginia Tech players Michael Vick and DeAngelo Hall.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:31 PM ET, 01/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 01/11/2012

Virginia Tech basketball: Hokies search for answers after 0-2 start to ACC play

By Mark Giannotto

Seth Greenberg’s Hokies are 0-2 in ACC play for the first time since 2005-06, and there isn’t much time to right the ship.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:32 AM ET, 01/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:02 PM ET, 01/10/2012

Virginia Tech basketball: Jarell Eddie emerges as ‘world-class shooter,’ and a look at the Hokies’ plus/minus ratings

By Mark Giannotto

After not playing much a year ago, sophomore Jarell Eddie has become a dangerous outside shooter for the Hokies.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:02 PM ET, 01/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 01/10/2012

Virginia Tech is highest-ranked ACC football team again, and more notes

By Mark Giannotto

Even after losing their last two games of the season, Virginia Tech finished with a higher ranking than any other ACC team.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:27 AM ET, 01/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:20 PM ET, 01/09/2012

Virginia Tech Coach Seth Greenberg looking for more from his few veterans

By Mark Giannotto

After a lackluster performance in Virginia Tech’s ACC opener at Wake Forest, Coach Seth Greenberg is looking for better showings from his three upperclassmen.

By Mark Giannotto | 03:20 PM ET, 01/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:47 PM ET, 01/06/2012

Virginia Tech basketball vs. Wake Forest: Hokies begin ACC play with NCAA tournament still in sight

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies play their first conference game of the year at Wake Forest on Saturday.

By Mark Giannotto | 04:47 PM ET, 01/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 01/06/2012

Virginia Tech RB David Wilson declares for the NFL draft

By Mark Giannotto

Hokies tailback David Wilson, who set a school record during his first season as a starter, will now move on to the NFL.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:39 PM ET, 01/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:37 PM ET, 01/05/2012

Four players decide to leave Virginia Tech football program

By Mark Giannotto

Four players have decided to move on from Virginia Tech, but none were regular contributors on this year’s team.

By Mark Giannotto | 07:37 PM ET, 01/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 01/05/2012

After Sugar Bowl disappointment, Hokies head into offseason

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech will have a strong defense back next year, but also must fill some serious holes on the offensive side of the ball.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:22 AM ET, 01/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:47 AM ET, 01/04/2012

Virginia Tech kicker Justin Myer’s memorable night ends in disappointing fashion

By Mark Giannotto

After keeping Virginia Tech in the game with four field goals, Justin Myer’s last attempt in overtime went wide right, giving Michigan a Sugar Bowl win.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:47 AM ET, 01/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:29 AM ET, 01/04/2012

Jayron Hosley of Virginia Tech will declare for the NFL draft

By Mark Giannotto

By Mark Giannotto | 03:29 AM ET, 01/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:55 AM ET, 01/03/2012

Sugar Bowl: Who ya got, Virginia Tech or Michigan?

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies hope to prove all their critics wrong when they take on Michigan in the Sugar Bowl Tuesday, a game that pits two evenly matched teams against one another.

By Mark Giannotto | 09:55 AM ET, 01/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:59 PM ET, 01/01/2012

Virginia Tech CB Jayron Hosley and LB Alonzo Tweedy are healthy and hungry entering 2012 Sugar Bowl

By Mark Giannotto

Two key contributors will return to the Hokies’ defense for the Sugar Bowl after missing much of last month’s ACC championship game.

By Mark Giannotto | 09:59 PM ET, 01/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:47 PM ET, 12/31/2011

2012 Sugar Bowl: Michigan unfazed by Virginia Tech’s veteran offensive line

By Mark Giannotto

The battle in the trenches could decide Tuesday’s Sugar Bowl between Virginia Tech and Michigan.

By Mark Giannotto | 07:47 PM ET, 12/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:33 PM ET, 12/31/2011

Still mulling draft decision, Hokies RB David Wilson hopes to shine in Sugar Bowl

By Mark Giannotto

Tuesday’s Sugar Bowl could be David Wilson’s final game at Virginia Tech, but he isn’t saying whether he has decided to declare for the NFL draft yet.

By Mark Giannotto | 01:33 PM ET, 12/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

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