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Virginia Tech's Ryan Williams, left, gets away from North Carolina State's Jarvis Byrd during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. ,Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)
Virginia Tech's Ryan Williams, left, gets away from North Carolina State's Jarvis Byrd during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. ,Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

BLACKSBURG, VA. -- With the leafless trees and the crisp air, the setting this time of year at Virginia Tech has often been accompanied by championship implications. Although the November backdrop looks the same, the stakes Saturday felt foreign for Virginia Tech.


CLEMSON, S.C. -- Eleven games into the season, Virginia embraced innovation. With nothing to lose -- the season cannot end with a bowl game, and Coach Al Groh's chances of returning next season seem extremely slim -- the Cavaliers unveiled an offense different from the previous 10 games.


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AREA WOMEN:  Maryland outlasts Old Dominion (Post, November 20, 2009)

Virginia Tech's Darren Evans in a rush to get back onto the field:  Virginia Tech running back has impressed observers with his quick recovery from a torn ACL (Post, November 19, 2009)

Hokies beat UNC Greensboro with defense:  Recommitting to defense pays off in the form of a late 11-0 run; Va. Tech 59, UNCG 46 (Post, November 18, 2009)

Area Previews:  Maryland vs. Fairfield; Georgetown vs. Temple; Virginia Tech vs. UNC Greensboro (Post, November 17, 2009)

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Va. Tech eventually takes down Brown:  Hokies have trouble getting started against weaker foe (Post, November 16, 2009)

NCAA SOCCER ROUNDUP:  Virginia men's soccer captures ACC tournament championship (Post, November 16, 2009)

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HOW THE TOP 25 FARED (Post, November 15, 2009)

Taylor sparks Hokies (Post, November 15, 2009)

Virginia Tech extends Maryland's football misery with 36-9 win:  Maryland routed, 36-9, before pro-Va. Tech crowd in College Park (Post, November 15, 2009)

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GAMEDAY BREAKDOWN: Maryland vs. No. 20 Virginia Tech (Post, November 14, 2009)

Radford tops Navy, 76-65, behind late surge:  Two double-doubles boost Highlanders past Midshipmen (Post, November 14, 2009)

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Projected seed:  6 in NCAA tournament (Post, November 13, 2009)

Players to watch (Post, November 13, 2009)

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Maryland's Friedgen must weigh experience vs. eligibility for freshman QBs:  Turner doubtful, Robinson next in line, freshmen in the mix (Post, November 13, 2009)

Virginia Tech's Bud Foster interested in Memphis football opening (Post, November 12, 2009)

ACC men's soccer tournament (Post, November 11, 2009)

Virginia seeks motivation as lost season spirals to a conclusion:  Players turn inward as Virginia seeks to salvage season (Post, November 11, 2009)

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Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team returns to defense-first approach:  Greenberg banking on return to gritty style to end NCAA drought (Post, November 10, 2009)

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Virginia Tech Ends Two-Game Slide With Win at East Carolina:  Williams rushes for 179 yards as Va. Tech tops East Carolina, 16-3 (Post, November 6, 2009)

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Virginia Tech focuses on winning out with East Carolina on tap (Post, November 5, 2009)

Celebration proclamation:  The NCAA's new 'zero tolerance' rule (Post, November 4, 2009)

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Cavaliers Notebook:  Robert Randolph emerges as a reliable place kicker as a sophomore (Post, October 20, 2009)

COMING UP NEXT:  Surprising Texas Christian and Virginia will be tested in upcoming games (Post, October 19, 2009)

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When Lights Go On, He's On:  Williams Provides Style and Substance For Virginia Tech (Post, October 17, 2009)

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Hokies Try Not to Look Past Their Next Hill to Climb:  Title Aspirations Are on the Line Against Ga. Tech (Post, October 16, 2009)

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Hokies Notebook:  Georgia Tech Poses a Dual Threat on Offense (Post, October 14, 2009)

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Virginia Tech Sleepwalks to Win Over Duke:  Va. Tech Puts Game Away With Two Fourth-Quarter TDs: Virginia Tech 34, Duke 26 (Post, October 4, 2009)

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A Win Over Miami:  Virginia Tech 31, Miami 7 (Post, September 27, 2009)

Lane No Fun for Foes:  Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium Is a Hostile Environment for Visiting Teams (Post, September 26, 2009)

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Stir of Echoes in Miami:  No. 9 Miami Regaining Lost Swagger Following Lean Period of Mediocrity (Post, September 24, 2009)

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