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Posted at 03:01 PM ET, 10/30/2012

Virginia Tech Coach Frank Beamer fires back at ESPN’s Todd McShay

By Mark Giannotto

The normally placid coach bristled at a question about McShay referring to Virginia Tech’s offense as “outdated.”

By Mark Giannotto | 03:01 PM ET, 10/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:06 AM ET, 10/30/2012

Virginia Tech Coach Frank Beamer remains discreet about RB situation

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies spent the bye week trying to fix their run game, but Coach Frank Beamer declined to talk specifics.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:06 AM ET, 10/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:01 AM ET, 10/26/2012

Virginia Tech basketball: Hokies need Robert Brown, Jarell Eddie to emerge as scoring threats

By Mark Giannotto

The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team will need more scoring options than just guard Erick Green this season.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:01 AM ET, 10/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:38 AM ET, 10/25/2012

Virginia Tech basketball: Hokies hopeful Cadarian Raines can build off strong finish

By Mark Giannotto

Redshirt junior Cadarian Raines finished last season strong, and Virginia Tech is now counting on him to keep it up this year.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:38 AM ET, 10/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:42 PM ET, 10/24/2012

Virginia Tech basketball: Freshman Marshall Wood turning heads in preseason practices

By Mark Giannotto

Freshman Marshall Wood’s development has been a pleasant surprise for the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team.

By Mark Giannotto | 01:42 PM ET, 10/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 10/23/2012

Virginia Tech basketball intent on upping the tempo despite thin roster

By Mark Giannotto

If Virginia Tech’s first scrimmage was any indication, a new, faster era of Hokies basketball has arrived.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:14 PM ET, 10/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 10/22/2012

Virginia Tech will ‘narrow’ its RB rotation during bye week

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies have been using four running backs this season, but that will likely change after the bye week.

By Mark Giannotto | 01:17 PM ET, 10/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:04 PM ET, 10/20/2012

Virginia Tech’s Antone Exum: ‘As crazy as it sounds, we’re still in the hunt.’

By Mark Giannotto

Even after a 4-4 start to the season, Virginia Tech still controls its destiny in the ACC’s Coastal Division race.

By Mark Giannotto | 08:04 PM ET, 10/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 10/20/2012

ESPN’s Todd McShay blasts Virginia Tech’s offense and wonders about Logan Thomas’s accuracy

By Mark Giannotto

ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay has cooled on quarterback Logan Thomas after Virginia Tech’s slow start this season.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:23 PM ET, 10/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:31 AM ET, 10/19/2012

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

By Mark Giannotto

The high-scoring Tigers beat the Hokies twice last season.

By Mark Giannotto | 10:31 AM ET, 10/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 10/17/2012

Diminutive Hokies RB J.C. Coleman emerges as big time threat

By Mark Giannotto

J.C. Coleman, Virginia Tech’s diminutive freshman running back, had a breakout performance against Duke this past weekend.

By Mark Giannotto | 04:24 PM ET, 10/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:37 AM ET, 10/17/2012

Virginia Tech basketball begins James Johnson era with uncertainty

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech and first-year coach James Johnson have a lot of question marks on their thin roster.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:37 AM ET, 10/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:39 PM ET, 10/16/2012

Virginia Tech football fills out 2013 schedule with East Carolina

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech will reactivate its football series with East Carolina.

By Mark Giannotto | 04:39 PM ET, 10/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:14 PM ET, 10/16/2012

For Virginia Tech, Clemson is more than ‘just another game.’

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech is trying to play down its matchup with the Tigers, but that’s proving to be hard to do.

By Mark Giannotto | 04:14 PM ET, 10/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:52 AM ET, 10/16/2012

For Virginia Tech, there’s no easy solution to Clemson’s confusing offense

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech has had some success stopping Tigers offensive coordinator Chad Morris, but there’s anything but a definitive plan.

By Mark Giannotto | 09:52 AM ET, 10/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:04 PM ET, 10/15/2012

Virginia Tech well aware of No. 13 Clemson’s high-octane offense

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies lost to Clemson twice last year and must figure out a way to slow down the Tigers’ offense.

By Mark Giannotto | 01:04 PM ET, 10/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 10/14/2012

Hokies center Andrew Miller fractures fibula, will miss the rest of the season

By Mark Giannotto

Center Andrew Miller will undergo season-ending surgery Sunday.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:17 PM ET, 10/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:12 PM ET, 10/13/2012

Marcus Davis, JC Coleman ignite Virginia Tech’s offensive explosion vs. Duke

By Mark Giannotto

Wide receiver Marcus Davis and running back JC Coleman were the catalysts for Virginia Tech’s offense in Saturday’s win over Duke.

By Mark Giannotto | 08:12 PM ET, 10/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:46 AM ET, 10/12/2012

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

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies look to avoid a three-game losing streak when they take on Duke on Saturday in Blacksburg.

By Mark Giannotto | 09:46 AM ET, 10/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:36 PM ET, 10/11/2012

Virginia Tech’s OL depth will get tested vs. Duke

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies will be without two guards when they play Duke Saturday.

By Mark Giannotto | 06:36 PM ET, 10/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:37 PM ET, 10/11/2012

Virginia Tech basketball: Hokies G Robert Brown medically cleared for practice

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech guard Robert Brown will participate in practice after recovering from offseason foot surgery.

By Mark Giannotto | 03:37 PM ET, 10/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:46 AM ET, 10/10/2012

Virginia Tech not in ‘crisis’ mode despite 3-3 start to the season

By Mark Giannotto

Logan Thomas and Virginia Tech and not panicking even though they’re off to their worst start since 1992.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:46 AM ET, 10/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:46 AM ET, 10/10/2012

Virginia Tech’s defense goes back to the basics after humbling setbacks

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech’s coaches preach fundamentals as they look to reverse the team’s slump.

By Mark Giannotto | 09:46 AM ET, 10/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 10/09/2012

Virginia Tech’s run game continues to sputter, historic low now in sight

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech has struggled to move the ball on the ground this year.

By Mark Giannotto | 11:49 AM ET, 10/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 10/08/2012

Frank Beamer wants Hokies to move on after another loss

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech is off to its worst start since 1992, but Coach Frank Beamer is looking ahead to the future.

By Mark Giannotto | 01:00 PM ET, 10/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:11 PM ET, 10/06/2012

Virginia Tech’s Frank Beamer after North Carolina loss: ‘It’s time for results’

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies are forced to re-assess things after suffering their third loss in four games.

By Mark Giannotto | 08:11 PM ET, 10/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:47 AM ET, 10/05/2012

Virginia Tech football vs. North Carolina: Who do you think will win?

By Mark Giannotto

Can Virginia Tech bounce back from its loss to Cincinnati and beat North Carolina?

By Mark Giannotto | 10:47 AM ET, 10/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 10/04/2012

Virginia Tech scrambling to fill 2013 football schedule

By Mark Giannotto

Since the ACC decided to stick with eight conference games in football, Virginia Tech now must fill a hole in its schedule on short notice.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:45 PM ET, 10/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 10/03/2012

Scripted or not, Virginia Tech’s offense is accentuating the positive this week

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech’s offense is focusing on the good it did in the second half against Cincinnati.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:07 PM ET, 10/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:36 PM ET, 10/02/2012

Virginia Tech football remains confident re-entering ACC play, despite setbacks

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech is undaunted despite losing two of its past three games.

By Mark Giannotto | 04:36 PM ET, 10/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:34 PM ET, 10/01/2012

A seething Bud Foster goes off in support of Virginia Tech’s defense

By Mark Giannotto

Virginia Tech’s defensive coordinator was not happy with some of the criticism his unit took after Saturday’s loss.

By Mark Giannotto | 09:34 PM ET, 10/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:46 PM ET, 10/01/2012

After another loss, Virginia Tech focuses on fixing slow starts

By Mark Giannotto

The Hokies have struggled early on in games this year, particularly on offense.

By Mark Giannotto | 12:46 PM ET, 10/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

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Hokies Journal: October, 2012