Quarterback Maurice DeShazo once told Sports Illustrated magazine that Virginia Tech center Jim Pyne "even looks old." Long-time Hokies broadcaster Bill Roth later remarked that Pyne was a guy who looked good with mud and grass stuck in his helmet. more >>
By Will Stewart, TechSideline.com July 1, 2009 10:48 PM
July of 2006 set the world of Virginia Tech football recruiting on its ear. From July 5th, 2006 to August 1st, 2006 -- a span of 28 days inclusive -- the Hokies received an astounding 19 verbal commitments. By the time the hysteria was over, the way Virginia Tech recruited football players had changed, and it continues to change to this day. more >>
Multiple sources are reporting that Virginia Tech has received a verbal commitment from defensive end prospect Justin Taylor, a 6-3 1/2, 220-pound rising senior out of South Stanly High School (Norwood, N.C.).
With the Hokies ready to move into their new basketball facility in about a month, we figured it was long overdue to bring you a photo gallery. We were not able to get inside the facility, but we got some good shots of the outside. more >>
6-6, 230-pound defensive end prospect Kareem Martin, an outstanding athlete who excels on the gridiron and the basketball court, has become one of the most highly recruited defensive prospects in the state of North Carolina's 2010 class. Roanoke Rapids head coach Russell Weinstein updated the latest on his star prospect, who totaled 121 tackles including five sacks in 2008. more >>
H.D. Woodson (Washington, D.C.) quarterback Ricardo Young committed to Virginia Tech on May 7th and claims to be solid in the decision he made. TechSideline.com caught up with the 6-1, 170-pound rising senior signal caller, who remains excited about his college future in Blacksburg. more >>
Blessed Trinity Catholic (Roswell, GA) athlete Jake Skole has compiled an impressive list of scholarship offers, including Auburn, East Carolina, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Maryland, South Carolina, Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech. The 6-1, 188-pound rising senior has spent a good part of late spring and summer playing baseball, but he has also squeezed in a few unofficial visits and plans more in the coming months. more >>
Bethel (Hampton, VA) cornerback Rijo Walker made a big splash his sophomore year, racking up an astounding 11 interceptions and helping the Bruins to a 10-2 record. The 5-10, 170-pound prospect, now about to enter his senior year, has become one of the leaders, on and off the field, of head coach Jeff Nelson's program. more >>
By Chris Coleman, TechSideline.com June 30, 2009 11:00 AM
Another academic year is in the books, and Virginia Tech finished 46th nationally in the final Directors' Cup standings. The Directors' Cup is awarded each year to the school with the best overall athletics program in the country. Stanford won the award for the 15th straight year. Also: New Subscriber Promotion ends at midnight tonightmore >>
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Quarterback Maurice DeShazo once told Sports Illustrated magazine that Virginia Tech center Jim Pyne "even looks old." Long-time Hokies broadcaster Bill Roth later remarked that Pyne was a guy who looked good with mud and grass stuck in his helmet. 
July of 2006 set the world of Virginia Tech football recruiting on its ear. From July 5th, 2006 to August 1st, 2006 -- a span of 28 days inclusive -- the Hokies received an astounding 19 verbal commitments. By the time the hysteria was over, the way Virginia Tech recruited football players had changed, and it continues to change to this day. 
Multiple sources are reporting that Virginia Tech has received a verbal commitment from defensive end prospect Justin Taylor, a 6-3 1/2, 220-pound rising senior out of South Stanly High School (Norwood, N.C.).
With the Hokies ready to move into their new basketball facility in about a month, we figured it was long overdue to bring you a photo gallery. We were not able to get inside the facility, but we got some good shots of the outside. 
6-6, 230-pound defensive end prospect Kareem Martin, an outstanding athlete who excels on the gridiron and the basketball court, has become one of the most highly recruited defensive prospects in the state of North Carolina's 2010 class. Roanoke Rapids head coach Russell Weinstein updated the latest on his star prospect, who totaled 121 tackles including five sacks in 2008. 
H.D. Woodson (Washington, D.C.) quarterback Ricardo Young committed to Virginia Tech on May 7th and claims to be solid in the decision he made. TechSideline.com caught up with the 6-1, 170-pound rising senior signal caller, who remains excited about his college future in Blacksburg. 
Blessed Trinity Catholic (Roswell, GA) athlete Jake Skole has compiled an impressive list of scholarship offers, including Auburn, East Carolina, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Maryland, South Carolina, Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech. The 6-1, 188-pound rising senior has spent a good part of late spring and summer playing baseball, but he has also squeezed in a few unofficial visits and plans more in the coming months. 
Another academic year is in the books, and Virginia Tech finished 46th nationally in the final Directors' Cup standings. The Directors' Cup is awarded each year to the school with the best overall athletics program in the country. Stanford won the award for the 15th straight year.
