By Chris Coleman, TechSideline.com July 30, 2010 1:29 PM
Who is Virginia Tech's best pro prospect? Will we see Shane Beamer on the coaching staff at Virginia Tech one day? What is 2010's biggest trap game, and which players from the 2008 recruiting class will have a chance to perform in the limelight for the first time? Those are the topics of discussion for today's Friday Q&A. more >>
If you're looking for a preview of the future as far as Virginia Tech's men's basketball program is concerned, be sure to check out head coach Kevin Keatts' Hargrave Military Academy (VA) in 2010/2011. Hokie commits C.J. Barksdale and Marquis Rankin confirmed in June that they would attend HMA and, earlier this week, shooting guard Robert Brown confirmed that he would be doing the same. more >>
By Chris Coleman, TechSideline.com July 29, 2010 3:04 PM
Talent, execution, chemistry, luck and injuries are all the deciding factors in having a successful season. Teams never completely control their own destiny, because of the luck and injury factors. If injuries happen at key positions, a great season can turn into an average one overnight. more >>
Anson (Wadesboro, N.C.) linebacker Stephone Anthony managed to narrow his list of schools to six before preseason practice, which began on Tuesday. The 6-3, 220-pound rising senior took some time to discuss his favorites and his plans for figuring out where he will spend the next four or five years. more >>
Hermitage (Richmond, VA) linebacker Curtis Grant has traveled all over the country this year, visiting a number of schools including Alabama, Clemson, Florida, North Carolina, UCLA, USC, Virginia and Virginia Tech. The top ranked prospect in the TSL's Preseason In-State Top 40 remains quiet in terms of naming favorites, but the main contenders could become known in the coming weeks. more >>
By Chris Coleman, TechSideline.com July 27, 2010 2:24 PM
Virginia Tech enters 2010 with a senior quarterback, two outstanding tailbacks, an experienced group of receivers, a solid offensive line and a defense that is still led by Bud Foster. It's expected to be a very good season, and Tech is a preseason top 10 pick by most, and a top five pick by a few. We've all got good reasons to look forward to 2010, but it's tough not to take a look even further down the road to 2011 as well. more >>
Five months remain until he officially enrolls at Virginia Tech, but Caleb Farris continues to stay busy in preparation for his arrival. In addition to a rigorous workout schedule, the former Rockbridge County (Lexington, VA) offensive lineman will be around the Virginia Tech program on a consistent basis. more >>
An offseason that has been "busy with a lot of hard work" for Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, VA) product Chaz Lowery has also been a successful one, with the 6-4 1/2, 260-pound offensive lineman prospect picking up official offers from East Carolina, Marshall, ODU and Richmond. Lowery has also drawn attention from Duke, Virginia and Virginia Tech. more >>
By Chris Coleman, TechSideline.com July 26, 2010 3:18 PM
In 2008, we told you that Sean Glennon was set to be the first r-senior starter at quarterback for Virginia Tech since Al Clark in 1998. That didn't quite work out, as Tyrod Taylor's redshirt was pulled after the season opening loss to East Carolina. This time we can say with confidence: Taylor will be Virginia Tech's first senior starter since Bryan Randall in 2004, and just the fifth in the Beamer Bowl Era. more >>
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Who is Virginia Tech's best pro prospect? Will we see Shane Beamer on the coaching staff at Virginia Tech one day? What is 2010's biggest trap game, and which players from the 2008 recruiting class will have a chance to perform in the limelight for the first time? Those are the topics of discussion for today's Friday Q&A. 
If you're looking for a preview of the future as far as Virginia Tech's men's basketball program is concerned, be sure to check out head coach Kevin Keatts' Hargrave Military Academy (VA) in 2010/2011. Hokie commits C.J. Barksdale and Marquis Rankin confirmed in June that they would attend HMA and, earlier this week, shooting guard Robert Brown confirmed that he would be doing the same. 
Talent, execution, chemistry, luck and injuries are all the deciding factors in having a successful season. Teams never completely control their own destiny, because of the luck and injury factors. If injuries happen at key positions, a great season can turn into an average one overnight. 
Anson (Wadesboro, N.C.) linebacker Stephone Anthony managed to narrow his list of schools to six before preseason practice, which began on Tuesday. The 6-3, 220-pound rising senior took some time to discuss his favorites and his plans for figuring out where he will spend the next four or five years. 
Hermitage (Richmond, VA) linebacker Curtis Grant has traveled all over the country this year, visiting a number of schools including Alabama, Clemson, Florida, North Carolina, UCLA, USC, Virginia and Virginia Tech. The top ranked prospect in the TSL's Preseason In-State Top 40 remains quiet in terms of naming favorites, but the main contenders could become known in the coming weeks. 
Five months remain until he officially enrolls at Virginia Tech, but Caleb Farris continues to stay busy in preparation for his arrival. In addition to a rigorous workout schedule, the former Rockbridge County (Lexington, VA) offensive lineman will be around the Virginia Tech program on a consistent basis. 
An offseason that has been "busy with a lot of hard work" for Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, VA) product Chaz Lowery has also been a successful one, with the 6-4 1/2, 260-pound offensive lineman prospect picking up official offers from East Carolina, Marshall, ODU and Richmond. Lowery has also drawn attention from Duke, Virginia and Virginia Tech. 
