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5 Tyrod Taylor (6-1, 206, Soph.) – 69/0. Completed 12-of-27 for 90 yards, with one interception. Rushed for 110 yards on 15 carries, with a long of 31. Graded out at 83 percent.
7 Sean Glennon (6-4, 224, r-Sr.) – 0/0.
TAILBACKS
32 Darren Evans (6-0, 215, r-Fr.) – 39/2. Rushed for 27 yards on 17 carries.
25 Josh Oglesby (5-11, 211, r-Fr.) – 26/2. Finished with 13 yards on six carries. Caught two passes for six yards.
35 Dustin Pickle (5-10, 184, Sr.) – 4/16. Caught one pass for 10 yards. Had two solo tackles on special teams.
FULLBACKS
44 Devin Perez (5-8, 242, r-Jr.) – 10/5.
42 Kenny Jefferson (5-9, 216, r-Jr.) – 3/5.
27 Jahre Cheeseman (5-10, 204, r-Jr.) – 0/5.
WIDE RECEIVERS
19 Danny Coale (6-0, 203, r-Fr.) – 68/0. Caught four passes for 28 yards.
30 Jarrett Boykin (6-2, 201, Fr.) – 57/2. Hauled in two passes for 19 yards.
11 Dyrell Roberts (6-1, 183, Fr.) – 19/5. Caught one pass for eight yards. Returned three kickoffs for 61 yards.
1 Macho Harris (6-0, 194, Sr.) – 10/0. Caught one pass for 16 yards.
87 Prince Parker (6-5, 236, r-Soph.) – 0/2.
RIGHT TACKLES
62 Blake DeChristopher (6-5, 299, r-Fr.) – 69/0. Had three knockdowns.
64 Richard Graham (6-6, 284, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
RIGHT GUARDS
70 Sergio Render (6-4, 308, Jr.) – 68/6. Had nine knockdowns.
68 Jaymes Brooks (6-2, 304, r-Fr.) – 1/0.
CENTERS
58 Ryan Shuman (6-3, 293, r-Sr.) – 69/6. Graded out at 86 percent, with five knockdowns.
60 Beau Warren (6-3, 281, r-Soph.) – 0/0.
LEFT GUARDS
67 Nick Marshman (6-5, 339, r-Sr.) – 69/6. Had three knockdowns.
69 Hivera Green (6-3, 304, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
76 William Alvarez (6-4, 327, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
LEFT TACKLES
77 Ed Wang (6-5, 310, r-Jr.) – 69/6. Graded out at 84 percent, with a knockdown.
75 Greg Nosal (6-6, 281, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
TIGHT ENDS
8 Greg Boone (6-3, 280, r-Jr.) – 30/10.
88 André Smith (6-4, 260, r-Soph.) – 55/15.
86 Chris Drager (6-3, 238, r-Fr.) – 22/15.
18 Sam Wheeler (6-3, 269, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
6 Jason Worilds (6-2, 254, r-Soph.) – 67/5. Recorded seven solo tackles, including one for a loss, and three assists. Caused an interception.
82 Steven Friday (6-4, 240, r-Soph.) – 6/0.
98 Jacob Gardner (6-0, 236, r-Sr.) – 0/0.
ENDS
90 Orion Martin (6-2, 255, r-Sr.) – 58/16. Finished with two lo tackles and four assists.
47 Nekos Brown (6-2, 245, Soph.) – 14/2.
NOSE TACKLES
91 John Graves (6-3, 282, r-Soph.) – 64/5. Tallied four assists and caused an interception.
56 Demetrius Taylor (6-0, 256, r-Jr.) – 12/0.
92 Khalil Latif (6-3, 269, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
TACKLES
95 Cordarrow Thompson (6-2, 303, r-Jr.) – 64/0. Registered two solo tackles and an assist. Caused a fumble and had a sack.
96 Justin Young (6-3, 280, r-Fr.) – 3/0.
93 Kwamaine Battle (6-0, 271, r-Fr.) – 3/0.
MIKE LINEBACKERS
33 Brett Warren (6-1, 237, r-Sr.) – 73/5. Finished with seven solo tackles and four assists. Had an interception, which he returned for a touchdown.
52 Barquell Rivers (5-11, 229, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
36 Mark Muncey (5-11, 231, r-Jr.) – 0/5.
36 Jake Johnson (6-1, 238, Fr.) – 0/6.
BACKERS
45 Purnell Sturdivant (5-10, 225, r-Sr.) – 73/5. Recorded eight solo tackles, including one for a loss, and eight assists.
89 Jonas Houseright (6-0, 224, r-Sr.) – 0/15. Had a solo tackle on special teams.
38 Quillie Odom (6-1, 237, Fr.) – 0/6.
WHIP LINEBACKERS
41 Cam Martin (6-1, 204, r-Jr.) – 38/2. Tallied three solo tackles, including one for a loss, and two assists. Had a sack and caused a fumble.
26 Cody Grimm (5-11, 198, r-Jr.) – 35/16. Had seven solo tackles, including one for a loss.
46 Dylan McGreevy (5-11, 215, Sr.) – 0/0.
40 Hunter Ovens (5-11, 203, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
ROVERS
24 Dorian Porch (5-11, 211, r-Jr.) – 73/5. Registered five solo tackles and two assists. Also had a sack and broke up a pass.
23 Matt Reidy (6-1, 217, r-Jr.) – 0/17. Had a solo tackle and an assist on special teams.
FREE SAFETIES
17 Kam Chancellor (6-4, 224, Jr.) – 73/5. Recorded two solo tackles and four assists. Broke up a pass and intercepted a pass.
14 Lorenzo Williams (6-2, 200, Fr.) – 0/8. Had a solo tackle on special teams.
BOUNDARY CORNERS
1 Macho Harris (6-0, 194, Sr.) – 63/5. Finished with six solo tackles, including one for a loss, and an assist. Broke up a pass and caused an interception, which Brett Warren returned for a touchdown. Intercepted a pass and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown.
21 Rashad Carmichael (5-10, 190, r-Soph.) – 10/8. Had two solo tackles.
37 Jacob Sykes (6-0, 189, r-Fr.) – 0/6.
FIELD CORNERS
22 Stephan Virgil (5-11, 186, Jr.) – 73/5. Tallied three solo tackles.
9 Cris Hill (5-11, 183, r-Fr.) – 0/15.
15 Eddie Whitley (6-0, 179, Fr.) – 0/7.
PLACEKICKERS
6 Dustin Keys (6-2, 212, r-Sr.) – 0/6. Connected on field goals of 30, 45 and 45 yards. Missed from 44 yards out.
48 Justin Myer (6-1, 200, Fr.) – 0/6.
PUNTER
97 Brent Bowden (6-3. 212, r-Jr.) – 0/10. Averaged 37.7 yards per punt on three punts. Placed one inside the 20. Had one partially blocked.
SNAPPERS
50 Collin Carroll (6-3, 220, r-Fr.) – 0/10.
63 Matt Tuttle (6-0, 228, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
The campaign’s new commercial spot “Virginia Tech Lunch Pail” will begin running Monday, Oct. 13 on ESPN, and features the GameDay crew eating lunch alongside a metal lunch pail decorated with the letters ‘VT'.
After Chris asks Kirk where he got the lunch pail and Kirk says he found it on the sideline at a game in Blacksburg, GameDay ask fans, “Virginia Tech keeps a lunch pail on the sideline at all home games. True or False?” Fans can then vote, see a video response with the correct answer and view additional content about that week’s big match-ups at collegegameday.com.
College GameDay Built by The Home Depot (Saturdays at 10 a.m. ET on ESPN) will originate from Dallas this Saturday, site of the Red River Shootout pitting undefeated No. 1 Oklahoma against Big 12 rival and unbeaten No. 5 Texas (televised on ABC at noon ET).
Will you be in town for homecoming and looking for something to do on Friday? Then come to the outside steps on the Spring Road side of Cassell Coliseum at 6 p.m. and experience the Hokie Traditions Homecoming Send-off Rally!
Sponsored by the Student Alumni Associates of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, this rally will not only help send off the Hokie football team before their Saturday clash with Western Kentucky, but it will also give fans a chance to see the cheerleaders, the Highty Tighties, the HighTechs, the SAA Low Techs, the Hokie Bird, the dance company and more. There will be HokieZone t-shirts for sale, as well as free giveaways throughout the event.
In addition to all of that, the 2008 Homecoming Court will be featured, along with the VTCC Hotel Company’s Flaming VT traditional ceremony on Dietrick Lawn and the Ranger Company’s Game Ball Run.
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Former Virginia Tech great Bruce Smith is among the first-year candidates for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as announced this week. Smith, who is the NFL’s all-time leader in sacks with 200, made his mark with the Buffalo Bills before finishing his career with the Washington Redskins.
Hall of Fame selectors will choose 25 candidates who will be announced as semifinalists. The field will then be narrowed to 15 and then the class of inductees will be chosen at the selection committee's annual meeting on Jan. 31, 2009, in Tampa, the day before the 2009 Super Bowl. There can be as few as four and as many as seven can be selected for enshrinement.
To be considered for Hall of Fame election, a nominated player or coach must be retired for at least five years. Smith finished his career in 2003.
Smith played at Tech from 1981-84, winning the Outland Trophy as America’s top lineman his senior season. He was the No. 1 overall draft pick in the 1985 NFL Draft by the Bills. As a Tech player, Smith had a career total of 71 tackles behind the line of scrimmage for losses totaling more than five times the length of a football field (504 yards) and had 46 career quarterback sacks.
Virginia Tech's volleyball successful season is the subject of a feature story on ESPN.com, written by ESPN.com regular contributor Dave Reed. Tech head coach Chris Riley and sophomore middle blocker Felicia Willoughby are both quoted in the story.
The Hokies are currently in first place in the ACC after being selected to finish eighth in the preseason conference polls.Tech travels south this weekend for matches against Georgia Tech and Clemson on Friday and Saturday respectively. The match against the Yellow Jackets is slated for 7 p.m., while Saturday's matchup against the Tigers will start at 6 p.m.
The link to ESPN.com's article is below.
Virginia Tech Hokies, Miami surprise ACC as title contenders
The Hokies are currently in first place in the ACC after being selected to finish eighth in the preseason conference polls.Tech travels south this weekend for matches against Georgia Tech and Clemson on Friday and Saturday respectively. The match against the Yellow Jackets is slated for 7 p.m., while Saturday's matchup against the Tigers will start at 6 p.m.
The link to ESPN.com's article is below.
Virginia Tech Hokies, Miami surprise ACC as title contenders
Here is a look at the postgame depth chart from the Florida State game. The number before the slash indicates plays from scrimmage, while the number after the slash indicates plays from special teams. The number of plays, the grades and the tackles came from the coaching staff.
5 Tyrod Taylor (6-1, 206, Soph.) – 1/0. Injured his ankle on the first play of the game and did not return. Is questionable for the Maryland game.
7 Sean Glennon (6-4, 224, r-Sr.) – 43/0. Completed 9-of-16 for 133 yards before leaving in the third quarter with an ankle injury. Graded out at 88 percent.
12 Cory Holt (6-4, 215, r-Sr.) – 15/0. Completed 3-of-6 for 28 yards, with a touchdown.
TAILBACKS
32 Darren Evans (6-0, 215, r-Fr.) – 48/0. Carried the ball 15 times for 77 yards.
25 Josh Oglesby (5-11, 211, r-Fr.) – 12/0. Had four carries for 11 yards.
35 Dustin Pickle (5-10, 184, Sr.) – 5/23. Had a solo tackle on special teams.
FULLBACKS
44 Devin Perez (5-8, 242, r-Jr.) – 12/7.
42 Kenny Jefferson (5-9, 216, r-Jr.) – 4/7.
27 Jahre Cheeseman (5-10, 204, r-Jr.) – 0/7.
WIDE RECEIVERS
19 Danny Coale (6-0, 203, r-Fr.) – 58/0. Caught two passes for 22 yards.
30 Jarrett Boykin (6-2, 201, Fr.) – 54/7. Hauled in four passes for 89 yards.
11 Dyrell Roberts (6-1, 183, Fr.) – 20/7. Returned four kickoffs for 142 yards, with a long of 54 yards.
1 Macho Harris (6-0, 194, Sr.) – 10/0. Had two catches for 14 yards and one rush for 13 yards.
87 Prince Parker (6-5, 236, r-Soph.) – 0/7.
RIGHT TACKLES
62 Blake DeChristopher (6-5, 299, r-Fr.) – 60/0. Graded out at 83 percent, with a team-high six knockdowns.
64 Richard Graham (6-6, 284, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
RIGHT GUARDS
70 Sergio Render (6-4, 308, Jr.) – 60/5. Graded out at 82 percent, with four knockdowns.
68 Jaymes Brooks (6-2, 304, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
CENTERS
58 Ryan Shuman (6-3, 293, r-Sr.) – 60/5. Graded out at a team-high 87 percent, with three knockdowns.
60 Beau Warren (6-3, 281, r-Soph.) – 0/0.
LEFT GUARDS
67 Nick Marshman (6-5, 339, r-Sr.) – 60/5. Graded out at 83 percent, with four knockdowns.
69 Hivera Green (6-3, 304, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
76 William Alvarez (6-4, 327, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
LEFT TACKLES
77 Ed Wang (6-5, 310, r-Jr.) – 60/5. Had a knockdown.
75 Greg Nosal (6-6, 281, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
TIGHT ENDS
8 Greg Boone (6-3, 280, r-Jr.) – 40/10. Caught two passes for 24 yards.
88 André Smith (6-4, 260, r-Soph.) – 34/23. Caught one pass for four yards for a touchdown – the first of his career.
86 Chris Drager (6-3, 238, r-Fr.) – 2/17. Had a solo tackle on special teams.
18 Sam Wheeler (6-3, 269, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
6 Jason Worilds (6-2, 254, r-Soph.) – 51/7. Graded higher than any defensive player. Recorded nine solo tackles, including four for a loss, and an assist. Also had a sack and two hurries.
82 Steven Friday (6-4, 240, r-Soph.) – 6/0.
ENDS
90 Orion Martin (6-2, 255, r-Sr.) – 44/15. Finished with two solo tackles and an assist. Also had a sack.
47 Nekos Brown (6-2, 245, Soph.) – 18/0. Had two solo tackles and two assists.
NOSE TACKLES
91 John Graves (6-3, 282, r-Soph.) – 47/7. Tallied a solo tackle.
56 Demetrius Taylor (6-0, 256, r-Jr.) – 20/0. Had a solo tackle, for a loss, and three assists.
TACKLES
95 Cordarrow Thompson (6-2, 303, r-Jr.) – 43/0. Registered a solo tackle and an assist.
96 Justin Young (6-3, 280, r-Fr.) – 3/0.
93 Kwamaine Battle (6-0, 271, r-Fr.) – 3/0.
MIKE LINEBACKERS
33 Brett Warren (6-1, 237, r-Sr.) – 60/7. Finished with nine solo tackles and four assists.
52 Barquell Rivers (5-11, 229, r-Fr.) – 0/5.
94 Mark Muncey (5-11, 231, r-Jr.) – 0/7.
36 Jake Johnson (6-1, 238, Fr.) – 0/12.
BACKERS
45 Purnell Sturdivant (5-10, 225, r-Sr.) – 60/7. Recorded six solo tackles and three assists. Caused a fumble.
89 Jonas Houseright (6-0, 224, r-Sr.) – 0/10. Had two solo tackles on special teams.
38 Quillie Odom (6-1, 237, Fr.) – 0/0.
WHIP LINEBACKERS
41 Cam Martin (6-1, 204, r-Jr.) – 26/15. Registered a solo tackle – for a loss – and an assist.
26 Cody Grimm (5-11, 198, r-Jr.) – 34/20. Had four solo tackles and three assists. Also had two sacks.
46 Dylan McGreevy (5-11, 215, Sr.) – 0/0.
ROVERS
24 Dorian Porch (5-11, 211, r-Jr.) – 60/7. Recorded five solo tackles, including one for a loss, and six assists.
23 Matt Reidy (6-1, 217, r-Jr.) – 0/24. Had two assists on special teams.
FREE SAFETIES
17 Kam Chancellor (6-4, 224, Jr.) – 60/7. Tallied six solo tackles and two assists.
24 Dorian Porch (5-11, 211, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
BOUNDARY CORNERS
1 Macho Harris (6-0, 194, Sr.) – 60/14. Registered four solo tackles and an assist. Returned five punts for 49 yards.
21 Rashad Carmichael (5-10, 190, r-Soph.) – 0/14.
37 Jacob Sykes (6-0, 189, r-Fr.) – 0/9.
FIELD CORNERS
22 Stephan Virgil (5-11, 186, Jr.) – 60/9. Finished with a solo tackle.
9 Cris Hill (5-11, 183, r-Fr.) – 0/17. Returned a kickoff for 11 yards.
15 Eddie Whitley (6-0, 179, Fr.) – 0/12. Had two solo tackles on special teams.
PLACEKICKERS
6 Dustin Keys (6-2, 212, r-Sr.) – 0/6. Drilled field goals of 41 and 20 yards. Missed from 43. Has hit 16 of 19 field-goal attempts this season.
48 Justin Myer (6-1, 200, Fr.) – 0/4. Had a solo tackle.
PUNTER
97 Brent Bowden (6-3. 212, r-Jr.) – 0/10. Averaged 43.4 yards per punt on five punts, placing one inside the 20. Is averaging 39.2 yards per punt this season.
SNAPPERS
50 Collin Carroll (6-3, 220, r-Fr.) – 0/10.
63 Matt Tuttle (6-0, 228, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACKS5 Tyrod Taylor (6-1, 206, Soph.) – 1/0. Injured his ankle on the first play of the game and did not return. Is questionable for the Maryland game.
7 Sean Glennon (6-4, 224, r-Sr.) – 43/0. Completed 9-of-16 for 133 yards before leaving in the third quarter with an ankle injury. Graded out at 88 percent.
12 Cory Holt (6-4, 215, r-Sr.) – 15/0. Completed 3-of-6 for 28 yards, with a touchdown.
TAILBACKS
32 Darren Evans (6-0, 215, r-Fr.) – 48/0. Carried the ball 15 times for 77 yards.
25 Josh Oglesby (5-11, 211, r-Fr.) – 12/0. Had four carries for 11 yards.
35 Dustin Pickle (5-10, 184, Sr.) – 5/23. Had a solo tackle on special teams.
FULLBACKS
44 Devin Perez (5-8, 242, r-Jr.) – 12/7.
42 Kenny Jefferson (5-9, 216, r-Jr.) – 4/7.
27 Jahre Cheeseman (5-10, 204, r-Jr.) – 0/7.
WIDE RECEIVERS
19 Danny Coale (6-0, 203, r-Fr.) – 58/0. Caught two passes for 22 yards.
30 Jarrett Boykin (6-2, 201, Fr.) – 54/7. Hauled in four passes for 89 yards.
11 Dyrell Roberts (6-1, 183, Fr.) – 20/7. Returned four kickoffs for 142 yards, with a long of 54 yards.
1 Macho Harris (6-0, 194, Sr.) – 10/0. Had two catches for 14 yards and one rush for 13 yards.
87 Prince Parker (6-5, 236, r-Soph.) – 0/7.
RIGHT TACKLES
62 Blake DeChristopher (6-5, 299, r-Fr.) – 60/0. Graded out at 83 percent, with a team-high six knockdowns.
64 Richard Graham (6-6, 284, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
RIGHT GUARDS
70 Sergio Render (6-4, 308, Jr.) – 60/5. Graded out at 82 percent, with four knockdowns.
68 Jaymes Brooks (6-2, 304, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
CENTERS
58 Ryan Shuman (6-3, 293, r-Sr.) – 60/5. Graded out at a team-high 87 percent, with three knockdowns.
60 Beau Warren (6-3, 281, r-Soph.) – 0/0.
LEFT GUARDS
67 Nick Marshman (6-5, 339, r-Sr.) – 60/5. Graded out at 83 percent, with four knockdowns.
69 Hivera Green (6-3, 304, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
76 William Alvarez (6-4, 327, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
LEFT TACKLES
77 Ed Wang (6-5, 310, r-Jr.) – 60/5. Had a knockdown.
75 Greg Nosal (6-6, 281, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
TIGHT ENDS
8 Greg Boone (6-3, 280, r-Jr.) – 40/10. Caught two passes for 24 yards.
88 André Smith (6-4, 260, r-Soph.) – 34/23. Caught one pass for four yards for a touchdown – the first of his career.
86 Chris Drager (6-3, 238, r-Fr.) – 2/17. Had a solo tackle on special teams.
18 Sam Wheeler (6-3, 269, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
DEFENSE
STUD ENDS6 Jason Worilds (6-2, 254, r-Soph.) – 51/7. Graded higher than any defensive player. Recorded nine solo tackles, including four for a loss, and an assist. Also had a sack and two hurries.
82 Steven Friday (6-4, 240, r-Soph.) – 6/0.
ENDS
90 Orion Martin (6-2, 255, r-Sr.) – 44/15. Finished with two solo tackles and an assist. Also had a sack.
47 Nekos Brown (6-2, 245, Soph.) – 18/0. Had two solo tackles and two assists.
NOSE TACKLES
91 John Graves (6-3, 282, r-Soph.) – 47/7. Tallied a solo tackle.
56 Demetrius Taylor (6-0, 256, r-Jr.) – 20/0. Had a solo tackle, for a loss, and three assists.
TACKLES
95 Cordarrow Thompson (6-2, 303, r-Jr.) – 43/0. Registered a solo tackle and an assist.
96 Justin Young (6-3, 280, r-Fr.) – 3/0.
93 Kwamaine Battle (6-0, 271, r-Fr.) – 3/0.
MIKE LINEBACKERS
33 Brett Warren (6-1, 237, r-Sr.) – 60/7. Finished with nine solo tackles and four assists.
52 Barquell Rivers (5-11, 229, r-Fr.) – 0/5.
94 Mark Muncey (5-11, 231, r-Jr.) – 0/7.
36 Jake Johnson (6-1, 238, Fr.) – 0/12.
BACKERS
45 Purnell Sturdivant (5-10, 225, r-Sr.) – 60/7. Recorded six solo tackles and three assists. Caused a fumble.
89 Jonas Houseright (6-0, 224, r-Sr.) – 0/10. Had two solo tackles on special teams.
38 Quillie Odom (6-1, 237, Fr.) – 0/0.
WHIP LINEBACKERS
41 Cam Martin (6-1, 204, r-Jr.) – 26/15. Registered a solo tackle – for a loss – and an assist.
26 Cody Grimm (5-11, 198, r-Jr.) – 34/20. Had four solo tackles and three assists. Also had two sacks.
46 Dylan McGreevy (5-11, 215, Sr.) – 0/0.
ROVERS
24 Dorian Porch (5-11, 211, r-Jr.) – 60/7. Recorded five solo tackles, including one for a loss, and six assists.
23 Matt Reidy (6-1, 217, r-Jr.) – 0/24. Had two assists on special teams.
FREE SAFETIES
17 Kam Chancellor (6-4, 224, Jr.) – 60/7. Tallied six solo tackles and two assists.
24 Dorian Porch (5-11, 211, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
BOUNDARY CORNERS
1 Macho Harris (6-0, 194, Sr.) – 60/14. Registered four solo tackles and an assist. Returned five punts for 49 yards.
21 Rashad Carmichael (5-10, 190, r-Soph.) – 0/14.
37 Jacob Sykes (6-0, 189, r-Fr.) – 0/9.
FIELD CORNERS
22 Stephan Virgil (5-11, 186, Jr.) – 60/9. Finished with a solo tackle.
9 Cris Hill (5-11, 183, r-Fr.) – 0/17. Returned a kickoff for 11 yards.
15 Eddie Whitley (6-0, 179, Fr.) – 0/12. Had two solo tackles on special teams.
PLACEKICKERS
6 Dustin Keys (6-2, 212, r-Sr.) – 0/6. Drilled field goals of 41 and 20 yards. Missed from 43. Has hit 16 of 19 field-goal attempts this season.
48 Justin Myer (6-1, 200, Fr.) – 0/4. Had a solo tackle.
PUNTER
97 Brent Bowden (6-3. 212, r-Jr.) – 0/10. Averaged 43.4 yards per punt on five punts, placing one inside the 20. Is averaging 39.2 yards per punt this season.
SNAPPERS
50 Collin Carroll (6-3, 220, r-Fr.) – 0/10.
63 Matt Tuttle (6-0, 228, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
Virginia Tech quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor (ankle) and Sean Glennon (lower leg) suffered injuries Saturday in the Hokies' loss to Florida State, and x-rays taken Sunday morning came back negative on both. Both will wear a protective boot for the next few days and both will be re-evaluated later in the week. As of right now, both are listed questionable for the Hokies' game against Maryland next Thursday night at Lane Stadium.Cory Holt, who finished the game Saturday, will continue to get reps at quarterback, as will starting tight end Greg Boone - a quarterback in high school. In other news, Jahre Cheeseman will get some reps at tailback and defensive end Steven Friday has a sprained left ankle and will be in a boot this week.
Rick Knapp, a former standout pitcher for Virginia Tech in the early ’80s, was recently tabbed by Detroit Tigers’ manager Jim Leyland as the ball club’s new pitching coach.
"I'm extremely excited to join the Tigers organization," Knapp said in a Tigers’ press release. "I look forward to working with Jim, the rest of the coaching staff and the talented pitchers throughout the system."
Knapp arrives in Detroit after spending the past 12 seasons the minor league pitching coordinator for the Minnesota Twins.
Knapp pitched his junior and senior seasons for the Hokies and still holds the season and career records for best won-lost percentage. He went 10-0 in 1982 with a 3.86 ERA and threw five complete games, striking out 68 batters. He followed his undefeated season with a 10-1 campaign in 1983 to finish his Tech career with a .952 winning percentage. He tossed nine complete games in his final season and fanned 59 batters.
Following his stellar collegiate career, Knapp was taken in the 41st round by the Texas Rangers and spent five seasons in the minor league system before beginning his coaching career.
Here is a story featuring Knapp on detroittigers.com
"I'm extremely excited to join the Tigers organization," Knapp said in a Tigers’ press release. "I look forward to working with Jim, the rest of the coaching staff and the talented pitchers throughout the system."
Knapp arrives in Detroit after spending the past 12 seasons the minor league pitching coordinator for the Minnesota Twins.
Knapp pitched his junior and senior seasons for the Hokies and still holds the season and career records for best won-lost percentage. He went 10-0 in 1982 with a 3.86 ERA and threw five complete games, striking out 68 batters. He followed his undefeated season with a 10-1 campaign in 1983 to finish his Tech career with a .952 winning percentage. He tossed nine complete games in his final season and fanned 59 batters.
Following his stellar collegiate career, Knapp was taken in the 41st round by the Texas Rangers and spent five seasons in the minor league system before beginning his coaching career.
Here is a story featuring Knapp on detroittigers.com
Here is a look at the postgame depth chart from the Boston College game. The number before the slash indicates plays from scrimmage, while the number after the slash indicates plays from special teams. The number of plays, the grades and the tackles came from the coaching staff.
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACKSOFFENSE
5 Tyrod Taylor (6-1, 206, Soph.) – 69/0. Completed 12-of-27 for 90 yards, with one interception. Rushed for 110 yards on 15 carries, with a long of 31. Graded out at 83 percent.
7 Sean Glennon (6-4, 224, r-Sr.) – 0/0.
TAILBACKS
32 Darren Evans (6-0, 215, r-Fr.) – 39/2. Rushed for 27 yards on 17 carries.
25 Josh Oglesby (5-11, 211, r-Fr.) – 26/2. Finished with 13 yards on six carries. Caught two passes for six yards.
35 Dustin Pickle (5-10, 184, Sr.) – 4/16. Caught one pass for 10 yards. Had two solo tackles on special teams.
FULLBACKS
44 Devin Perez (5-8, 242, r-Jr.) – 10/5.
42 Kenny Jefferson (5-9, 216, r-Jr.) – 3/5.
27 Jahre Cheeseman (5-10, 204, r-Jr.) – 0/5.
WIDE RECEIVERS
19 Danny Coale (6-0, 203, r-Fr.) – 68/0. Caught four passes for 28 yards.
30 Jarrett Boykin (6-2, 201, Fr.) – 57/2. Hauled in two passes for 19 yards.
11 Dyrell Roberts (6-1, 183, Fr.) – 19/5. Caught one pass for eight yards. Returned three kickoffs for 61 yards.
1 Macho Harris (6-0, 194, Sr.) – 10/0. Caught one pass for 16 yards.
87 Prince Parker (6-5, 236, r-Soph.) – 0/2.
RIGHT TACKLES
62 Blake DeChristopher (6-5, 299, r-Fr.) – 69/0. Had three knockdowns.
64 Richard Graham (6-6, 284, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
RIGHT GUARDS
70 Sergio Render (6-4, 308, Jr.) – 68/6. Had nine knockdowns.
68 Jaymes Brooks (6-2, 304, r-Fr.) – 1/0.
CENTERS
58 Ryan Shuman (6-3, 293, r-Sr.) – 69/6. Graded out at 86 percent, with five knockdowns.
60 Beau Warren (6-3, 281, r-Soph.) – 0/0.
LEFT GUARDS
67 Nick Marshman (6-5, 339, r-Sr.) – 69/6. Had three knockdowns.
69 Hivera Green (6-3, 304, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
76 William Alvarez (6-4, 327, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
LEFT TACKLES
77 Ed Wang (6-5, 310, r-Jr.) – 69/6. Graded out at 84 percent, with a knockdown.
75 Greg Nosal (6-6, 281, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
TIGHT ENDS
8 Greg Boone (6-3, 280, r-Jr.) – 30/10.
88 André Smith (6-4, 260, r-Soph.) – 55/15.
86 Chris Drager (6-3, 238, r-Fr.) – 22/15.
18 Sam Wheeler (6-3, 269, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
DEFENSE
STUD ENDS6 Jason Worilds (6-2, 254, r-Soph.) – 67/5. Recorded seven solo tackles, including one for a loss, and three assists. Caused an interception.
82 Steven Friday (6-4, 240, r-Soph.) – 6/0.
98 Jacob Gardner (6-0, 236, r-Sr.) – 0/0.
ENDS
90 Orion Martin (6-2, 255, r-Sr.) – 58/16. Finished with two lo tackles and four assists.
47 Nekos Brown (6-2, 245, Soph.) – 14/2.
NOSE TACKLES
91 John Graves (6-3, 282, r-Soph.) – 64/5. Tallied four assists and caused an interception.
56 Demetrius Taylor (6-0, 256, r-Jr.) – 12/0.
92 Khalil Latif (6-3, 269, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
TACKLES
95 Cordarrow Thompson (6-2, 303, r-Jr.) – 64/0. Registered two solo tackles and an assist. Caused a fumble and had a sack.
96 Justin Young (6-3, 280, r-Fr.) – 3/0.
93 Kwamaine Battle (6-0, 271, r-Fr.) – 3/0.
MIKE LINEBACKERS
33 Brett Warren (6-1, 237, r-Sr.) – 73/5. Finished with seven solo tackles and four assists. Had an interception, which he returned for a touchdown.
52 Barquell Rivers (5-11, 229, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
36 Mark Muncey (5-11, 231, r-Jr.) – 0/5.
36 Jake Johnson (6-1, 238, Fr.) – 0/6.
BACKERS
45 Purnell Sturdivant (5-10, 225, r-Sr.) – 73/5. Recorded eight solo tackles, including one for a loss, and eight assists.
89 Jonas Houseright (6-0, 224, r-Sr.) – 0/15. Had a solo tackle on special teams.
38 Quillie Odom (6-1, 237, Fr.) – 0/6.
WHIP LINEBACKERS
41 Cam Martin (6-1, 204, r-Jr.) – 38/2. Tallied three solo tackles, including one for a loss, and two assists. Had a sack and caused a fumble.
26 Cody Grimm (5-11, 198, r-Jr.) – 35/16. Had seven solo tackles, including one for a loss.
46 Dylan McGreevy (5-11, 215, Sr.) – 0/0.
40 Hunter Ovens (5-11, 203, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
ROVERS
24 Dorian Porch (5-11, 211, r-Jr.) – 73/5. Registered five solo tackles and two assists. Also had a sack and broke up a pass.
23 Matt Reidy (6-1, 217, r-Jr.) – 0/17. Had a solo tackle and an assist on special teams.
FREE SAFETIES
17 Kam Chancellor (6-4, 224, Jr.) – 73/5. Recorded two solo tackles and four assists. Broke up a pass and intercepted a pass.
14 Lorenzo Williams (6-2, 200, Fr.) – 0/8. Had a solo tackle on special teams.
BOUNDARY CORNERS
1 Macho Harris (6-0, 194, Sr.) – 63/5. Finished with six solo tackles, including one for a loss, and an assist. Broke up a pass and caused an interception, which Brett Warren returned for a touchdown. Intercepted a pass and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown.
21 Rashad Carmichael (5-10, 190, r-Soph.) – 10/8. Had two solo tackles.
37 Jacob Sykes (6-0, 189, r-Fr.) – 0/6.
FIELD CORNERS
22 Stephan Virgil (5-11, 186, Jr.) – 73/5. Tallied three solo tackles.
9 Cris Hill (5-11, 183, r-Fr.) – 0/15.
15 Eddie Whitley (6-0, 179, Fr.) – 0/7.
PLACEKICKERS
6 Dustin Keys (6-2, 212, r-Sr.) – 0/6. Connected on field goals of 30, 45 and 45 yards. Missed from 44 yards out.
48 Justin Myer (6-1, 200, Fr.) – 0/6.
PUNTER
97 Brent Bowden (6-3. 212, r-Jr.) – 0/10. Averaged 37.7 yards per punt on three punts. Placed one inside the 20. Had one partially blocked.
SNAPPERS
50 Collin Carroll (6-3, 220, r-Fr.) – 0/10.
63 Matt Tuttle (6-0, 228, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
The Virginia Tech Track & Field and Cross Country teams will be hosting a Shoe Drive this Saturday, October 25th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front of Cassell Coliseum.
Please bring any gently worn shoes that you no longer wear, and help provide free footwear to those in desperate need!
All donations can be brought to the half-circle drive right outside of Cassell Coliseum this Saturday. The donated shoes will be given to Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe Program as well as Soles4Souls Inc. Please also consider making a financial donation of $1.00 to help the team cover all shipping costs.
Join the Virginia Tech Track & Field and Cross Country team in their efforts to reach out to the less fortunate!
Please bring any gently worn shoes that you no longer wear, and help provide free footwear to those in desperate need!
All donations can be brought to the half-circle drive right outside of Cassell Coliseum this Saturday. The donated shoes will be given to Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe Program as well as Soles4Souls Inc. Please also consider making a financial donation of $1.00 to help the team cover all shipping costs.
Join the Virginia Tech Track & Field and Cross Country team in their efforts to reach out to the less fortunate!
Needing to win game three by 15 runs to claim the Hokie Fall World Series on Monday evening at English Field, Team Orange fell seven runs short, but did salvage the final contest by defeating Team White 13-5 to avoid the sweep.
Team White won the first two games by a combined 14 runs, so
Team Orange needed to cover the deficit in the final game to claim the series. Though
that didn’t happen, the
Ballard tossed five scoreless innings and allowed just two
hits and a walk on eight strikeouts to earn the win on the mound, while the
Redshirt senior Randy Buffington took the loss on the mound after allowing five runs (three earned) in three innings and striking out four. Junior Steve Bumbry went 2-for-3 with two RBIs for the White, including his third home run of the series. Over the three games, Bumbry batted .455 with five RBIs, 15 total bases and four runs scored to earn MVP honors.
Teammates Nate Clark (.556) and Klint Reed (.417) also had
productive weekends for the White, while Seaborn (.556) and Domecus (.500)
paced the
A box score of game three is available here.
Series stats for Team Orange are here, and stats for Team White are here.
The Virginia Tech cheerleading squad will be holding an open tryout for female students next Wednesday, Oct. 29. The tryout session will run from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m., and will be held in Rector Field House. Those interested must demonstrate the following: collegiate image, athletic appearance, standing back tuck, back handspring back tuck, running series ending with a tuck or better, and strong motion technique. Please bring your insurance card with you to the tryout, and direct any other questions to cheerleading coach Rickey Hill at 231-5744.
Team White scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to turn a one-run deficit into a four-run bulge, earning a 9-5 win over Team Orange in the process to take a 2-0 lead in the Hokie Fall World Series at English Field on Sunday afternoon.
Nate Clark went 3-for-4 for the White, while Klint Reed and
Chris Kay each registered three RBIs to give pitcher Brandon Fisher the win.
Buddy Sosnoskie had a home run for the
Game three of the series takes place at 6 p.m. on Monday, and admission is free. To claim the series win, Team Orange must out-score Team White by 15 runs, as the combined run differential in the White’s two wins was 14.
A box score of game two is available here.
Team White claimed game one of the Hokie Fall World Series on Saturday night with an 11-1 victory over Team Orange at English Field after pounding out 16 hits and launching four home runs.
Two of those round-trippers came from junior outfielder Steve Bumbry, who was one of seven White-clad Hokies to register two hits. Junior catcher Anthony Sosnoskie added a three-run shot, while redshirt freshman Marc Zecchino hit a solo bomb.
For the
Sophomore righty Jesse Hahn picked up the win on the mound after allowing just four hits and one walk in five innings, while striking out five. Freshman lefty Luke Erickson took the loss, allowing seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and two walks in 3.2 innings. He struck out six batters.
In order to get a look at all of the Hokie hitters, Team White batted 10 players in its lineup, while Team Orange batted 11.
Team White jumped on Erickson in the top of the first with four runs on four hits. Though Erickson struck out leadoff hitter Sean Ryan for one of his six punch-outs on the night, Klint Reed followed with a single and Ty Hohman drew a walk to set the table for Sosnoskie. The junior catcher promptly sent a moon shot to deep center field to put Team White up 3-0. Chris Kay followed with a single, and after moving to second on a wild pitch, came around to score on a single by freshman Andrew Rash.
Team White added three more runs in the top of the fourth – all with two outs – to chase Erickson from the game and open a 7-0 lead. Bumbry got things started with a solo home run, while Tony Balisteri and Ryan each added an RBI single.
Team White’s final four runs came in the top of the sixth off
of
Seaborn registered Team Orange’s lone run in the bottom of the seventh with his home run.
Game two of the series begins Sunday at 4 p.m., and admission is free.
A large and enthusiastic crowd enjoyed Virginia Tech Basketball’s “Late Night with the Hokies” on Friday in Cassell Coliseum.
The evening got off to a great start as the Virginia Tech volleyball team defeated ACC foe Wake Forest, 3-1, to maintain its lead in the conference standings. Approximately 20 minutes following the end of the match, Late Night began with skits by the men’s and women’s teams. The women and freshmen men each performed dance routines, while Paul Debnam, as Coach Seth Greenberg, brought down the house, as he put the Hokies through a short practice.
The student winners in the Knockout Contest were Jen Libbares and Trey Smith. Libbares lost in the women’s Three-point Shootout to Lindsay Biggs, while Smith fell to Hank Thorns in the men’s Three-point Shootout. In the Slam Dunk Contest, Lewis Witcher defeated teammates J.T. Thompson and Terrell Bell, as well as a special command attempt from Thorns for the title. Brittany Cook and Jeff Allen defeated Lakeisha Logan and Malcolm Delaney in the Two-Ball Contest.
Brian Reid missed a half-court shot for a chance at $250 in books, courtesy of the University Bookstore and Sebastian Lange missed a shot from half-court for a possible $10,000 in cash.
The first 4,000 fans received t-shirts courtesy of the University Bookstore and throughout the evening’s program; other gifts were tossed into the stands for the fans.
The men’s and women’s basketball teams will open the 2008-09 regular season on Friday, Nov. 14, as part of a tripleheader. The day begins at 3 p.m., as the volleyball team plays conference rival Boston College. The women’s basketball team will play UNC Greensboro at 6 p.m., and the men’s team will play Gardner-Webb in the nightcap, at 8 p.m.
The evening got off to a great start as the Virginia Tech volleyball team defeated ACC foe Wake Forest, 3-1, to maintain its lead in the conference standings. Approximately 20 minutes following the end of the match, Late Night began with skits by the men’s and women’s teams. The women and freshmen men each performed dance routines, while Paul Debnam, as Coach Seth Greenberg, brought down the house, as he put the Hokies through a short practice.
The student winners in the Knockout Contest were Jen Libbares and Trey Smith. Libbares lost in the women’s Three-point Shootout to Lindsay Biggs, while Smith fell to Hank Thorns in the men’s Three-point Shootout. In the Slam Dunk Contest, Lewis Witcher defeated teammates J.T. Thompson and Terrell Bell, as well as a special command attempt from Thorns for the title. Brittany Cook and Jeff Allen defeated Lakeisha Logan and Malcolm Delaney in the Two-Ball Contest.
Brian Reid missed a half-court shot for a chance at $250 in books, courtesy of the University Bookstore and Sebastian Lange missed a shot from half-court for a possible $10,000 in cash.
The first 4,000 fans received t-shirts courtesy of the University Bookstore and throughout the evening’s program; other gifts were tossed into the stands for the fans.
The men’s and women’s basketball teams will open the 2008-09 regular season on Friday, Nov. 14, as part of a tripleheader. The day begins at 3 p.m., as the volleyball team plays conference rival Boston College. The women’s basketball team will play UNC Greensboro at 6 p.m., and the men’s team will play Gardner-Webb in the nightcap, at 8 p.m.
Due to rainy weather and sloppy field conditions, the Virginia Tech baseball team has pushed its opening game of the Hokie Fall World Series to Saturday. Originally set to take place Friday through Sunday, the three-game set will now run Saturday through Monday. Saturday's game begins at 6 p.m., Sunday's contest starts at 4 p.m., and Monday's finale gets underway at 6 p.m.
The intrasquad affair will pit Team Orange vs. Team White, and the series is not a best-of-three event – all three games will be played. Should one team win the first two contests, the 0-2 team can still claim the series if it outscores the 2-0 team in game three by more than the combined deficit that it lost by in the first two games.
Fans are welcome to come check out any of the three games, and admission is free. Stats and recaps will be available on the baseball homepage after the games.
The rosters are as follows:
Team Orange
5 Michael Seaborn
6 Brian Vines
9 Luke Padgett
15 Danny Farris
20 Matt Shoemaker
21 Austin Wates
23 Matt Blow
24 Justin Wright
26 Steve Domecus
27 Buddy Sosnoskie
30 Mickey White
32 Mike Kaminski
33 Rhett Ballard
34 Brandon Lower
37 Mathew Price
39 Luke Erickson
41 Clark Labitan
Team White
2 Steve Bumbry
3 Sean Ryan
4 Dave Zappacosta
6 Mike McMenamin
7 Klint Reed
8 Randy Buffington
10 Tony Balisteri
11 Ty Hohman
12 Brandon Fisher
13 Anthony Sosnoskie
14 Nate Clark
17 Marc Zecchino
22 Jesse Hahn
28 Ben Rowen
31 Kyle Cichy
36 Andrew Rash
38 Sean McDermott
40 Chris Kay
Injured
16 Josh Wymer
18 Rob Whitley
25 Jake Peeling
29 Ronnie Shaban
The intrasquad affair will pit Team Orange vs. Team White, and the series is not a best-of-three event – all three games will be played. Should one team win the first two contests, the 0-2 team can still claim the series if it outscores the 2-0 team in game three by more than the combined deficit that it lost by in the first two games.
Fans are welcome to come check out any of the three games, and admission is free. Stats and recaps will be available on the baseball homepage after the games.
The rosters are as follows:
Team Orange
5 Michael Seaborn
6 Brian Vines
9 Luke Padgett
15 Danny Farris
20 Matt Shoemaker
21 Austin Wates
23 Matt Blow
24 Justin Wright
26 Steve Domecus
27 Buddy Sosnoskie
30 Mickey White
32 Mike Kaminski
33 Rhett Ballard
34 Brandon Lower
37 Mathew Price
39 Luke Erickson
41 Clark Labitan
Team White
2 Steve Bumbry
3 Sean Ryan
4 Dave Zappacosta
6 Mike McMenamin
7 Klint Reed
8 Randy Buffington
10 Tony Balisteri
11 Ty Hohman
12 Brandon Fisher
13 Anthony Sosnoskie
14 Nate Clark
17 Marc Zecchino
22 Jesse Hahn
28 Ben Rowen
31 Kyle Cichy
36 Andrew Rash
38 Sean McDermott
40 Chris Kay
Injured
16 Josh Wymer
18 Rob Whitley
25 Jake Peeling
29 Ronnie Shaban
The schedule for Virginia Tech’s “Late Night with the Hokies” has been set. The event is set to begin at 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 in Cassell Coliseum. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the Hokies’ 7 p.m. volleyball game with ACC foe Wake Forest, which is free to everyone. The volleyball team is currently in first place in the ACC standings.
Late Night will begin with skits by both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, followed by a performance by the High Techs. Next will be a Knockout with fraternities and sororities and both the men’s and women’s teams will be introduced.
Following a short warm-up period, there will be a half court shot by a selected student for books from the University Bookstore. Then, a slam dunk contest and three-point shooting contest with A.D. Vassallo and Brittany Cook facing the winners of the earlier Knockout contest. A Two-Ball contest will follow and then one lucky student will get the opportunity to shoot from half court for a $10,000 grand prize. The night will conclude with a scrimmage by the men’s basketball team.
The first 4,000 fans will receive free T-shirts, courtesy of the University Bookstore. Fans attending the volleyball match can get coupons that can be redeemed during Late Night for a T-shirt.
Late Night will begin with skits by both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, followed by a performance by the High Techs. Next will be a Knockout with fraternities and sororities and both the men’s and women’s teams will be introduced.
Following a short warm-up period, there will be a half court shot by a selected student for books from the University Bookstore. Then, a slam dunk contest and three-point shooting contest with A.D. Vassallo and Brittany Cook facing the winners of the earlier Knockout contest. A Two-Ball contest will follow and then one lucky student will get the opportunity to shoot from half court for a $10,000 grand prize. The night will conclude with a scrimmage by the men’s basketball team.
The first 4,000 fans will receive free T-shirts, courtesy of the University Bookstore. Fans attending the volleyball match can get coupons that can be redeemed during Late Night for a T-shirt.
The Virginia Tech volleyball and women's soccer teams will both THINK PINK, as the two squads host Breast Cancer Awareness Nights this weekend. Volleyball's match against Wake Forest on Friday at 7 p.m., and the women's soccer contest on Sunday against Maryland at 5 p.m. will both be THINK PINK nights where fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness.
The first 300 fans in attendance to the volleyball match will receive a free Virginia Tech THINK PINK t-shirt. The t-shirts will be handed out at the marketing table, located on the Spring Road side of Cassell’s concourse. Tech and Wake Forest will be wearing the t-shirts during their pregame warm-ups.
The first 300 fans in attendance to the volleyball match will receive a free Virginia Tech THINK PINK t-shirt. The t-shirts will be handed out at the marketing table, located on the Spring Road side of Cassell’s concourse. Tech and Wake Forest will be wearing the t-shirts during their pregame warm-ups.
The Virginia Tech baseball team will conclude its fall practice schedule this weekend by holding the annual Hokie Fall World Series, a three-game intrasquad affair that will take place at English Field.
The to-be-determined Orange and Maroon squads will face off three times on Oct. 17-19. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday, while Sunday’s game will begin at 4 p.m.
The series is not a best-of-three event – all three games will be played. Should one team win the first two contests, the 0-2 team can still claim the series if it outscores the 2-0 team in game three by more than the combined deficit that it lost by in the first two games.
Fans are welcome to come check out any of the three games, and admission is free. Stats and recaps will be available on the baseball homepage after the games.
The to-be-determined Orange and Maroon squads will face off three times on Oct. 17-19. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday, while Sunday’s game will begin at 4 p.m.
The series is not a best-of-three event – all three games will be played. Should one team win the first two contests, the 0-2 team can still claim the series if it outscores the 2-0 team in game three by more than the combined deficit that it lost by in the first two games.
Fans are welcome to come check out any of the three games, and admission is free. Stats and recaps will be available on the baseball homepage after the games.
Virginia Tech track and field standout Queen Harrison, who competed in
the 400-meter hurdles in the 2008 Olympic Games, was one of 500
Olympians and Paralympians to be honored at the White House on Oct. 7,
by President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush for their
athletic performances at the Games.
“It is always surreal to me to see something on television and then see it in person. So I felt the exact same way when I met President Bush and the First Lady,” Harrison said. “It was a once in a lifetime experience and I am so thankful I was able to take part in it.”
The rising junior at Virginia Tech attended a reception dinner on Oct. 6 for all the Olympic competitors, and attended the ceremony the next day on the South Lawn of the White House.
“I always saw the White House on television, and I once visited Washington D.C. and saw it through a gate, but to actually be inside the White House and see up-close the places where John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton and all our other Presidents stayed and roamed was really cool,” Harrison said.
Harrison, a Richmond, Va., native, qualified for the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles at the Beijing Games, by finishing fourth in her heat in the preliminaries with a time of 55.96, on Aug. 17. In the semifinals, the Hermitage High alum ran a 55.88 and missed earning a trip to the finals of the race by less than eight-tenths of a second. Harrison was only the second Tech athlete to compete for the United States at an Olympics, and the first Hokie track and field athlete.
“Being around Olympians again brought back missed memories of China,” Harrison said. “Meeting some of the Paralympians really opened my eyes. Some of the athletes were wounded in the [Iraq war], losing limbs, but somehow they were able to get over the emotional distress and go on to do great things athletically.”
The three-time All-American will return to the track this indoor and outdoor season. Harrison placed third in the 60-meter hurdles at the 2008 NCAA Championships in March in Fayetteville, Ark.
“It is always surreal to me to see something on television and then see it in person. So I felt the exact same way when I met President Bush and the First Lady,” Harrison said. “It was a once in a lifetime experience and I am so thankful I was able to take part in it.”
The rising junior at Virginia Tech attended a reception dinner on Oct. 6 for all the Olympic competitors, and attended the ceremony the next day on the South Lawn of the White House.
“I always saw the White House on television, and I once visited Washington D.C. and saw it through a gate, but to actually be inside the White House and see up-close the places where John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton and all our other Presidents stayed and roamed was really cool,” Harrison said.
Harrison, a Richmond, Va., native, qualified for the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles at the Beijing Games, by finishing fourth in her heat in the preliminaries with a time of 55.96, on Aug. 17. In the semifinals, the Hermitage High alum ran a 55.88 and missed earning a trip to the finals of the race by less than eight-tenths of a second. Harrison was only the second Tech athlete to compete for the United States at an Olympics, and the first Hokie track and field athlete.
“Being around Olympians again brought back missed memories of China,” Harrison said. “Meeting some of the Paralympians really opened my eyes. Some of the athletes were wounded in the [Iraq war], losing limbs, but somehow they were able to get over the emotional distress and go on to do great things athletically.”
The three-time All-American will return to the track this indoor and outdoor season. Harrison placed third in the 60-meter hurdles at the 2008 NCAA Championships in March in Fayetteville, Ark.
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ESPN’s promotional campaign “How Well Do You Know GameDay?” poses true or false questions to viewers about how well they know the College GameDay Built by The Home Depot crew of Chris Fowler, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard, as well as traditions of some of the most storied programs in college football. The campaign’s new commercial spot “Virginia Tech Lunch Pail” will begin running Monday, Oct. 13 on ESPN, and features the GameDay crew eating lunch alongside a metal lunch pail decorated with the letters ‘VT'.
After Chris asks Kirk where he got the lunch pail and Kirk says he found it on the sideline at a game in Blacksburg, GameDay ask fans, “Virginia Tech keeps a lunch pail on the sideline at all home games. True or False?” Fans can then vote, see a video response with the correct answer and view additional content about that week’s big match-ups at collegegameday.com.
College GameDay Built by The Home Depot (Saturdays at 10 a.m. ET on ESPN) will originate from Dallas this Saturday, site of the Red River Shootout pitting undefeated No. 1 Oklahoma against Big 12 rival and unbeaten No. 5 Texas (televised on ABC at noon ET).
The Virginia Tech men’s basketball staff will host a coaches clinic Oct. 25 in Cassell Coliseum. The event is open to all coaches, including high school, youth and amateur league coaches.
The event will feature a group of clinicians highlighted by Virginia Tech head coach Seth Greenberg. The clinic schedule will also include lectures by Brad Greenberg, head coach at Radford University, Mike Jones, head coach at DeMatha Catholic in Hyattsville, Md., and Michael Allen, head coach at Norfolk Christian in Norfolk, Va. In addition to these lectures, coaches will be able to observe practices of the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team and take part in a Q & A opportunity with the Tech coaching staff.
“This year’s clinic features two very successful high school coaches and a coach that has been involved in basketball at every level,” Seth Greenberg said. “Along with the lectures, coaches will be able to spend time watching our defensive breakdown drills and a practice. I think it will benefit any coach trying to stimulate his thinking as he prepares for the season.”
Cost of the clinic is $50 per coach. Participants will receive a clipboard and lunch will be provided. To register for the event, contact the men’s basketball office in Cassell Coliseum at 540-231-6735 or click on the link to the application on hokiesports.com/mbasketball.
The event will feature a group of clinicians highlighted by Virginia Tech head coach Seth Greenberg. The clinic schedule will also include lectures by Brad Greenberg, head coach at Radford University, Mike Jones, head coach at DeMatha Catholic in Hyattsville, Md., and Michael Allen, head coach at Norfolk Christian in Norfolk, Va. In addition to these lectures, coaches will be able to observe practices of the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team and take part in a Q & A opportunity with the Tech coaching staff.
“This year’s clinic features two very successful high school coaches and a coach that has been involved in basketball at every level,” Seth Greenberg said. “Along with the lectures, coaches will be able to spend time watching our defensive breakdown drills and a practice. I think it will benefit any coach trying to stimulate his thinking as he prepares for the season.”
Cost of the clinic is $50 per coach. Participants will receive a clipboard and lunch will be provided. To register for the event, contact the men’s basketball office in Cassell Coliseum at 540-231-6735 or click on the link to the application on hokiesports.com/mbasketball.
In an effort to promote reading in Virginia, members of the Virginia Tech football program will be crossing the Commonwealth the Friday, Oct. 10, to read to elementary school students. The Hokies have a bye week before taking on Boston College on Oct. 18.
As part of Herma’s Readers, head coach Frank Beamer will join other players and coaches in reading to the youth of Virginia. Herma’s Readers is a non-profit organization named for Beamer’s late mother, created to promote literacy across the state in grades K-12.
A complete list of participants is below.
For more information on Herma’s Readers, visit hermasreaders.com.
Matt Baldwin; Twin Valley Elementary; Oakwood
Coach Frank Beamer; Margaret Beeks Elementary; Blacksburg
Brent Bowden; Virginia Run Elementary; Centreville
Xavier Boyce; Landstown Elementary; Virginia Beach
Kam Chancellor; Monroe Elementay; Norfolk
Blake DeChristopher; Swift Creek Elementary; Midlothian
Coach Bud Foster; Stafford Elementary; Stafford
Austin Fuller; Richlands Elementary; Richlands
Jacob Gardner; Spiller Elementary; Wytheville
George George; West Salem Elementary; Salem
Lyndell Gibson; Salem Elementary; Virginia Beach
Sean Glennon; Falling Branch Elementary; Christiansburg
Richard Graham; St. Christopher's School; Richmond
Antoine Hopkins; Arthur Ashe; Richmond
Jonas Houseright; Shoemaker Elementary; Gate City
Jake Johnson; Rocky Run Elementary; Fredricksburg
Joe Jones; Parkway Elementary; Virginia Beach
Orion Martin; Patrick Henry Elementary; Martinsville
Dylan McGreevy; Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary; Front Royal
Davon Morgan; Fairfield Elementary; Richmond
Mark Muncey; Tazewell Elementary; Tazewell
Dyrell Roberts; Carrollton Elementary; Carrollton
Coach Kevin Sherman; McHarg Elementary; Radford
Coach Bryan Stinespring; Cave Spring Elementary; Roanoke
Rob Stanton; Richlands Elementary; Richlands
Tyrod Taylor; Armstrong Elementary; Hampton
Jeff Wardach; Back Creek Elementart; Roanoke
As part of Herma’s Readers, head coach Frank Beamer will join other players and coaches in reading to the youth of Virginia. Herma’s Readers is a non-profit organization named for Beamer’s late mother, created to promote literacy across the state in grades K-12.
A complete list of participants is below.
For more information on Herma’s Readers, visit hermasreaders.com.
Matt Baldwin; Twin Valley Elementary; Oakwood
Coach Frank Beamer; Margaret Beeks Elementary; Blacksburg
Brent Bowden; Virginia Run Elementary; Centreville
Xavier Boyce; Landstown Elementary; Virginia Beach
Kam Chancellor; Monroe Elementay; Norfolk
Blake DeChristopher; Swift Creek Elementary; Midlothian
Coach Bud Foster; Stafford Elementary; Stafford
Austin Fuller; Richlands Elementary; Richlands
Jacob Gardner; Spiller Elementary; Wytheville
George George; West Salem Elementary; Salem
Lyndell Gibson; Salem Elementary; Virginia Beach
Sean Glennon; Falling Branch Elementary; Christiansburg
Richard Graham; St. Christopher's School; Richmond
Antoine Hopkins; Arthur Ashe; Richmond
Jonas Houseright; Shoemaker Elementary; Gate City
Jake Johnson; Rocky Run Elementary; Fredricksburg
Joe Jones; Parkway Elementary; Virginia Beach
Orion Martin; Patrick Henry Elementary; Martinsville
Dylan McGreevy; Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary; Front Royal
Davon Morgan; Fairfield Elementary; Richmond
Mark Muncey; Tazewell Elementary; Tazewell
Dyrell Roberts; Carrollton Elementary; Carrollton
Coach Kevin Sherman; McHarg Elementary; Radford
Coach Bryan Stinespring; Cave Spring Elementary; Roanoke
Rob Stanton; Richlands Elementary; Richlands
Tyrod Taylor; Armstrong Elementary; Hampton
Jeff Wardach; Back Creek Elementart; Roanoke
Former Virginia Tech standout Deron Washington has signed to play basketball for Hapoel Holon in Israel. Washington was a second round draft pick of the Detroit Pistons in the 2008 NBA Draft. The Pistons will retain his rights.
Hapoel Holon is the defending champion in the Ligat HaAl, Israel’s top league, having defeated traditional power Maccabi Tel Aviv in the finals last season.
Hapoel Holon is the defending champion in the Ligat HaAl, Israel’s top league, having defeated traditional power Maccabi Tel Aviv in the finals last season.
Here is a look at the postgame depth chart from the Western Kentucky University game. The number before the slash indicates plays from scrimmage, while the number after the slash indicates plays from special teams. The number of plays, the grades and the tackles came from the coaching staff.
5 Tyrod Taylor (6-1, 206, Soph.) – 54/0. Completed 10-of-15 for 125 yards, with a touchdown. Rushed for 30 yards on 10 carries. Graded out at 87 percent.
7 Sean Glennon (6-4, 224, r-Sr.) – 20/0. Completed all three of his attempts for 17 yards. Graded out at 95 percent.
TAILBACKS
20 Kenny Lewis, Jr. (5-9, 199, Jr.) – 19/2. Rushed for 38 yards on seven carries before tearing his Achilles tendon. He’ll miss the rest of this season.
32 Darren Evans (6-0, 215, r-Fr.) – 39/0. Rushed for 79 yards on 21 carries, scoring two touchdowns. Broke five tackles.
25 Josh Oglesby (5-11, 211, r-Fr.) – 15/5. Had 19 yards on seven carries.
35 Dustin Pickle (5-10, 184, Sr.) – 0/19. Had a solo tackle on special teams.
FULLBACKS
42 Kenny Jefferson (5-9, 216, r-Jr.) – 13/4.
44 Devin Perez (5-8, 242, r-Jr.) – 15/4.
27 Jahre Cheeseman (5-10, 204, r-Jr.) – 0/4.
WIDE RECEIVERS
19 Danny Coale (6-0, 203, r-Fr.) – 65/0. Caught two passes for 34 yards.
30 Jarrett Boykin (6-2, 201, Fr.) – 67/5. Caught two passes for 22 yards.
11 Dyrell Roberts (6-1, 183, Fr.) – 19/4. Hauled in one pass for six yards.
1 Macho Harris (6-0, 194, Sr.) – 4/0. Caught two passes for 15 yards.
87 Prince Parker (6-5, 236, r-Soph.) – 0/5.
RIGHT TACKLES
62 Blake DeChristopher (6-5, 299, r-Fr.) – 70/5. Graded out at 80 percent. Had three knockdowns.
64 Richard Graham (6-6, 284, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
RIGHT GUARDS
70 Sergio Render (6-4, 308, Jr.) – 70/5. Graded out at 86 percent. Had nine knockdowns.
68 Jaymes Brooks (6-2, 304, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
CENTERS
58 Ryan Shuman (6-3, 293, r-Sr.) – 70/0. Graded out at 86 percent, with five knockdowns.
60 Beau Warren (6-3, 281, r-Soph.) – 0/0.
LEFT GUARDS
67 Nick Marshman (6-5, 339, r-Sr.) – 70/5. Graded out at 86 percent, with seven knockdowns.
69 Hivera Green (6-3, 304, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
76 William Alvarez (6-4, 327, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
LEFT TACKLES
77 Ed Wang (6-5, 310, r-Jr.) – 70/5. Graded out at 83 percent, with two knockdowns.
75 Greg Nosal (6-6, 281, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
TIGHT ENDS
8 Greg Boone (6-3, 280, r-Jr.) – 42/9. Caught a 27-yard touchdown pass from Taylor – his first TD catch this season and the second of his career.
88 André Smith (6-4, 260, r-Soph.) – 34/16. Hauled in a pass for 17 yards.
86 Chris Drager (6-3, 238, r-Fr.) – 27/13. Caught one pass for 14 yards. Had a solo tackle on special teams.
18 Sam Wheeler (6-3, 269, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
6 Jason Worilds (6-2, 254, r-Soph.) – 38/4. Recorded five solo tackles and an assist. Also had a sack.
82 Steven Friday (6-4, 240, r-Soph.) – 5/0.
98 Jacob Gardner (6-0, 236, r-Sr.) – 0/0.
ENDS
90 Orion Martin (6-2, 255, r-Sr.) – 39/12. Finished with five solo tackles and two assists. Also tipped two passes.
47 Nekos Brown (6-2, 245, Soph.) – 23/0. Had a solo tackle and two assists.
NOSE TACKLES
91 John Graves (6-3, 282, r-Soph.) – 39/3. Tallied four solo tackles, including one for a loss, and an assist.
56 Demetrius Taylor (6-0, 256, r-Jr.) – 22/0. Had two solo tackles and an assist.
92 Khalil Latif (6-3, 269, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
TACKLES
95 Cordarrow Thompson (6-2, 303, r-Jr.) – 38/0. Registered two solo tackles, including one for a loss, and two assists.
96 Justin Young (6-3, 280, r-Fr.) – 5/0. Had an assist.
93 Kwamaine Battle (6-0, 271, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
MIKE LINEBACKERS
33 Brett Warren (6-1, 237, r-Sr.) – 54/3. Finished with four solo tackles and two assists.
52 Barquell Rivers (5-11, 229, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
36 Mark Muncey (5-11, 231, r-Jr.) – 0/4.
36 Jake Johnson (6-1, 238, Fr.) – 0/11.
BACKERS
45 Purnell Sturdivant (5-10, 225, r-Sr.) – 53/3. Registered five solo tackles and four assists.
89 Jonas Houseright (6-0, 224, r-Sr.) – 1/14.
38 Quillie Odom (6-1, 237, Fr.) – 0/6.
WHIP LINEBACKERS
41 Cam Martin (6-1, 204, r-Jr.) – 32/3. Tallied three solo tackles and three assists. Also broke up a pass.
26 Cody Grimm (5-11, 198, r-Jr.) – 22/15. Had five solo tackles and an assist, and a sack.
46 Dylan McGreevy (5-11, 215, Sr.) – 0/2.
40 Hunter Ovens (5-11, 203, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
ROVERS
24 Dorian Porch (5-11, 211, r-Jr.) – 54/3. Made his first collegiate start. Had three solo tackles.
23 Matt Reidy (6-1, 217, r-Jr.) – 0/19.
FREE SAFETIES
17 Kam Chancellor (6-4, 224, Jr.) – 54/3. Finished with three solo tackles and two assists.
14 Lorenzo Williams (6-2, 200, Fr.) – 0/11.
BOUNDARY CORNERS
1 Macho Harris (6-0, 194, Sr.) – 25/6. Recorded three solo and intercepted a pass for the third consecutive game.
21 Rashad Carmichael (5-10, 190, r-Soph.) – 29/7. Had two solo tackles.
37 Jacob Sykes (6-0, 189, r-Fr.) – 0/6.
FIELD CORNERS
22 Stephan Virgil (5-11, 186, Jr.) – 54/3. Registered a solo tackle and broke up a pass.
9 Cris Hill (5-11, 183, r-Fr.) – 0/10. Had three solo tackles on special teams.
15 Eddie Whitley (6-0, 179, Fr.) – 0/11. Had a solo tackle.
PLACEKICKERS
6 Dustin Keys (6-2, 212, r-Sr.) – 0/9. Drilled two more field goals to extend his streak of field goals made to 11.
48 Justin Myer (6-1, 200, Fr.) – 0/6.
PUNTER
97 Brent Bowden (6-3. 212, r-Jr.) – 0/9. Averaged 39.8 yards per punt on four punts and placed one inside the 20.
SNAPPERS
50 Collin Carroll (6-3, 220, r-Fr.) – 0/9.
63 Matt Tuttle (6-0, 228, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACKS5 Tyrod Taylor (6-1, 206, Soph.) – 54/0. Completed 10-of-15 for 125 yards, with a touchdown. Rushed for 30 yards on 10 carries. Graded out at 87 percent.
7 Sean Glennon (6-4, 224, r-Sr.) – 20/0. Completed all three of his attempts for 17 yards. Graded out at 95 percent.
TAILBACKS
20 Kenny Lewis, Jr. (5-9, 199, Jr.) – 19/2. Rushed for 38 yards on seven carries before tearing his Achilles tendon. He’ll miss the rest of this season.
32 Darren Evans (6-0, 215, r-Fr.) – 39/0. Rushed for 79 yards on 21 carries, scoring two touchdowns. Broke five tackles.
25 Josh Oglesby (5-11, 211, r-Fr.) – 15/5. Had 19 yards on seven carries.
35 Dustin Pickle (5-10, 184, Sr.) – 0/19. Had a solo tackle on special teams.
FULLBACKS
42 Kenny Jefferson (5-9, 216, r-Jr.) – 13/4.
44 Devin Perez (5-8, 242, r-Jr.) – 15/4.
27 Jahre Cheeseman (5-10, 204, r-Jr.) – 0/4.
WIDE RECEIVERS
19 Danny Coale (6-0, 203, r-Fr.) – 65/0. Caught two passes for 34 yards.
30 Jarrett Boykin (6-2, 201, Fr.) – 67/5. Caught two passes for 22 yards.
11 Dyrell Roberts (6-1, 183, Fr.) – 19/4. Hauled in one pass for six yards.
1 Macho Harris (6-0, 194, Sr.) – 4/0. Caught two passes for 15 yards.
87 Prince Parker (6-5, 236, r-Soph.) – 0/5.
RIGHT TACKLES
62 Blake DeChristopher (6-5, 299, r-Fr.) – 70/5. Graded out at 80 percent. Had three knockdowns.
64 Richard Graham (6-6, 284, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
RIGHT GUARDS
70 Sergio Render (6-4, 308, Jr.) – 70/5. Graded out at 86 percent. Had nine knockdowns.
68 Jaymes Brooks (6-2, 304, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
CENTERS
58 Ryan Shuman (6-3, 293, r-Sr.) – 70/0. Graded out at 86 percent, with five knockdowns.
60 Beau Warren (6-3, 281, r-Soph.) – 0/0.
LEFT GUARDS
67 Nick Marshman (6-5, 339, r-Sr.) – 70/5. Graded out at 86 percent, with seven knockdowns.
69 Hivera Green (6-3, 304, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
76 William Alvarez (6-4, 327, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
LEFT TACKLES
77 Ed Wang (6-5, 310, r-Jr.) – 70/5. Graded out at 83 percent, with two knockdowns.
75 Greg Nosal (6-6, 281, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
TIGHT ENDS
8 Greg Boone (6-3, 280, r-Jr.) – 42/9. Caught a 27-yard touchdown pass from Taylor – his first TD catch this season and the second of his career.
88 André Smith (6-4, 260, r-Soph.) – 34/16. Hauled in a pass for 17 yards.
86 Chris Drager (6-3, 238, r-Fr.) – 27/13. Caught one pass for 14 yards. Had a solo tackle on special teams.
18 Sam Wheeler (6-3, 269, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
DEFENSE
STUD ENDS6 Jason Worilds (6-2, 254, r-Soph.) – 38/4. Recorded five solo tackles and an assist. Also had a sack.
82 Steven Friday (6-4, 240, r-Soph.) – 5/0.
98 Jacob Gardner (6-0, 236, r-Sr.) – 0/0.
ENDS
90 Orion Martin (6-2, 255, r-Sr.) – 39/12. Finished with five solo tackles and two assists. Also tipped two passes.
47 Nekos Brown (6-2, 245, Soph.) – 23/0. Had a solo tackle and two assists.
NOSE TACKLES
91 John Graves (6-3, 282, r-Soph.) – 39/3. Tallied four solo tackles, including one for a loss, and an assist.
56 Demetrius Taylor (6-0, 256, r-Jr.) – 22/0. Had two solo tackles and an assist.
92 Khalil Latif (6-3, 269, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
TACKLES
95 Cordarrow Thompson (6-2, 303, r-Jr.) – 38/0. Registered two solo tackles, including one for a loss, and two assists.
96 Justin Young (6-3, 280, r-Fr.) – 5/0. Had an assist.
93 Kwamaine Battle (6-0, 271, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
MIKE LINEBACKERS
33 Brett Warren (6-1, 237, r-Sr.) – 54/3. Finished with four solo tackles and two assists.
52 Barquell Rivers (5-11, 229, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
36 Mark Muncey (5-11, 231, r-Jr.) – 0/4.
36 Jake Johnson (6-1, 238, Fr.) – 0/11.
BACKERS
45 Purnell Sturdivant (5-10, 225, r-Sr.) – 53/3. Registered five solo tackles and four assists.
89 Jonas Houseright (6-0, 224, r-Sr.) – 1/14.
38 Quillie Odom (6-1, 237, Fr.) – 0/6.
WHIP LINEBACKERS
41 Cam Martin (6-1, 204, r-Jr.) – 32/3. Tallied three solo tackles and three assists. Also broke up a pass.
26 Cody Grimm (5-11, 198, r-Jr.) – 22/15. Had five solo tackles and an assist, and a sack.
46 Dylan McGreevy (5-11, 215, Sr.) – 0/2.
40 Hunter Ovens (5-11, 203, r-Fr.) – 0/0.
ROVERS
24 Dorian Porch (5-11, 211, r-Jr.) – 54/3. Made his first collegiate start. Had three solo tackles.
23 Matt Reidy (6-1, 217, r-Jr.) – 0/19.
FREE SAFETIES
17 Kam Chancellor (6-4, 224, Jr.) – 54/3. Finished with three solo tackles and two assists.
14 Lorenzo Williams (6-2, 200, Fr.) – 0/11.
BOUNDARY CORNERS
1 Macho Harris (6-0, 194, Sr.) – 25/6. Recorded three solo and intercepted a pass for the third consecutive game.
21 Rashad Carmichael (5-10, 190, r-Soph.) – 29/7. Had two solo tackles.
37 Jacob Sykes (6-0, 189, r-Fr.) – 0/6.
FIELD CORNERS
22 Stephan Virgil (5-11, 186, Jr.) – 54/3. Registered a solo tackle and broke up a pass.
9 Cris Hill (5-11, 183, r-Fr.) – 0/10. Had three solo tackles on special teams.
15 Eddie Whitley (6-0, 179, Fr.) – 0/11. Had a solo tackle.
PLACEKICKERS
6 Dustin Keys (6-2, 212, r-Sr.) – 0/9. Drilled two more field goals to extend his streak of field goals made to 11.
48 Justin Myer (6-1, 200, Fr.) – 0/6.
PUNTER
97 Brent Bowden (6-3. 212, r-Jr.) – 0/9. Averaged 39.8 yards per punt on four punts and placed one inside the 20.
SNAPPERS
50 Collin Carroll (6-3, 220, r-Fr.) – 0/9.
63 Matt Tuttle (6-0, 228, r-Jr.) – 0/0.
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim staved off elimination from the American League Division Series on Sunday night with the help of former Virginia Tech pitcher Joe Saunders, who left the mound in the fifth inning with the game tied 4-4. The Angels eventually defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in 12 innings to extend the series to a game 4. Saunders threw 95 pitches in his 4.2 innings, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks, while striking out two.
Saunders, who earlier this season became the third former Hokie to be selected to the MLB all-star game, pitched for Virginia Tech from 2000-02 before being drafted 12th overall by the Angels after his junior season.
During his three seasons at Tech, Saunders compiled a 27-7 overall record and a 3.43 earned run average. He registered 255 strikeouts and 115 walks in 315 career innings pitched. Both his strikeout and innings pitched totals rank fourth all-time at Tech.
This season, his first full campaign in the Angels’ rotation, Saunders went 17-7 with a 3.41 ERA in 31 starts. He struck out 103 batters in 198 innings pitched, while walking 53.
Saunders became the third former Tech pitcher, and fifth Hokie overall, to appear in a major league postseason game. He did, however, become the first to start on the mound, as Mike Williams (Astros, 2001) and Brad Clontz (Braves, 1995 and 1996) both pitched in relief. Franklin Stubbs (Dodgers, 1988) and Johnny Oates (Phillies, 1976; Dodgers, 1977 and 1978) were the two position players to appear in playoff games.
Saunders, who earlier this season became the third former Hokie to be selected to the MLB all-star game, pitched for Virginia Tech from 2000-02 before being drafted 12th overall by the Angels after his junior season.
During his three seasons at Tech, Saunders compiled a 27-7 overall record and a 3.43 earned run average. He registered 255 strikeouts and 115 walks in 315 career innings pitched. Both his strikeout and innings pitched totals rank fourth all-time at Tech.
This season, his first full campaign in the Angels’ rotation, Saunders went 17-7 with a 3.41 ERA in 31 starts. He struck out 103 batters in 198 innings pitched, while walking 53.
Saunders became the third former Tech pitcher, and fifth Hokie overall, to appear in a major league postseason game. He did, however, become the first to start on the mound, as Mike Williams (Astros, 2001) and Brad Clontz (Braves, 1995 and 1996) both pitched in relief. Franklin Stubbs (Dodgers, 1988) and Johnny Oates (Phillies, 1976; Dodgers, 1977 and 1978) were the two position players to appear in playoff games.
Former Virginia Tech golfers Nick MacDonald and Jurrian van der Vaart have been selected to play for their respective countries, Zimbabwe and the Netherlands, in the World Amateur Team Championship to be played in Australia later this month.
Van der Vaart is one of four players selected by the Netherlands. The Netherlands national golf association will select three players from the group to compete in the event. Van der Vaart Jurrian received an exemption into a European Challenge Tour event last month, which is the European PGA’s equivalent to the PGA Tour’s Nationwide Tour. He was one of four amateurs to make the cut.
MacDonald’s younger brother, Marc, who won the Zimbabwe National Amateur Championship this summer, will join Nick on Zimbabwe’s national team. In 1999, Brendon de Jonge also won the Zimbabwe National Amateur and finished 20th in the World Amateur Team Championship. De Jonge is currently the money leader on the Nationwide Tour and has assured his return to the PGA Tour for next season.
Van der Vaart is one of four players selected by the Netherlands. The Netherlands national golf association will select three players from the group to compete in the event. Van der Vaart Jurrian received an exemption into a European Challenge Tour event last month, which is the European PGA’s equivalent to the PGA Tour’s Nationwide Tour. He was one of four amateurs to make the cut.
MacDonald’s younger brother, Marc, who won the Zimbabwe National Amateur Championship this summer, will join Nick on Zimbabwe’s national team. In 1999, Brendon de Jonge also won the Zimbabwe National Amateur and finished 20th in the World Amateur Team Championship. De Jonge is currently the money leader on the Nationwide Tour and has assured his return to the PGA Tour for next season.
Former Virginia Tech guard Zabian Dowdell has signed to play for Fastweb Casale Monferratoin the Italian League this season. Fastweb Casale Monferrato is located in the town of Casale Monferrato, which is in Italy's northwest Piedmont region.
Dowdell played last season for SLUC Nancy in the French League. He completed his Tech career in 2007 by leading the Hokies to the NCAA Tournament. Dowdell is ranked sixth in career scoring, with 1,785 points. He is currently third in career steals and sixth in career assists at Virginia Tech.
Dowdell played last season for SLUC Nancy in the French League. He completed his Tech career in 2007 by leading the Hokies to the NCAA Tournament. Dowdell is ranked sixth in career scoring, with 1,785 points. He is currently third in career steals and sixth in career assists at Virginia Tech.
Will you be in town for homecoming and looking for something to do on Friday? Then come to the outside steps on the Spring Road side of Cassell Coliseum at 6 p.m. and experience the Hokie Traditions Homecoming Send-off Rally!
Sponsored by the Student Alumni Associates of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, this rally will not only help send off the Hokie football team before their Saturday clash with Western Kentucky, but it will also give fans a chance to see the cheerleaders, the Highty Tighties, the HighTechs, the SAA Low Techs, the Hokie Bird, the dance company and more. There will be HokieZone t-shirts for sale, as well as free giveaways throughout the event.
In addition to all of that, the 2008 Homecoming Court will be featured, along with the VTCC Hotel Company’s Flaming VT traditional ceremony on Dietrick Lawn and the Ranger Company’s Game Ball Run.
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