Alston Smith commits to VT

By: jpcvt on July 9, 2011, 5:01 PM | 4 comments

Per VA Preps, and confirmed through other sources, three star tackle Alston Smith, son of defensive legend Bruce Smith, has committed to Virginia Tech. Smith had offers throughout the commonwealth of Virginia, though UVA never came through with an offer. Smith has potential to play on either the offensive or defensive line at the next level, though you wonder whether or not he'll be pushed to play offense given the need for recruits there and the big fish still in play for the defensive line.

Smith is the ninth Top 25 VA player to commit to Virginia Tech.

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CTC: D.J. Parker

By: Joe Lanza on July 8, 2011, 12:12 AM | 18 comments

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Virginia Tech Will Play Alabama to Open the 2013 College Football Season in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

By: TKP Staff on July 7, 2011, 9:02 AM | 9 comments
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SEC and ACC powers set for rematch of their 2009 showdown of No. 5 vs. No. 7

ATLANTA (July 7, 2011) – Alabama and Virginia Tech, two of the nation's top college football programs, will open the 2013 college football season in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta.

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The game is expected to air in prime time on either ABC or ESPN. Tickets to the game will be evenly split between the two teams, creating a true neutral-site game.

"This is a great game for our fans and our program to open a season against a prestigious program like the University of Alabama," said Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech head coach. "What makes it even more attractive is working with all the great people who are associated with the Chick-fil-A Bowl. How we were treated at the event two years ago makes us want to go back and play in this great atmosphere again."

"Virginia Tech is proud and excited to be invited to play in the 2013 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game against Alabama," said Jim Weaver, Virginia Tech director of athletics. "The Hokie Nation had a wonderful experience when we played Alabama two years ago in the Kickoff Game and will look forward to returning to this outstanding event."

Alabama leads the all-time series with Virginia Tech 11-1 with their last meeting coming in the 2009 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. The teams first met in 1932.

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It's official, but we knew that two weeks ago. The biggest news is the tickets will be split evenly, 50/50. Last time Tech received an allotment of 30,000 tickets. The Georgia Dome holds about 70,000 people, and from my memory it was about 65-35 pro-Bama crowd.

What do you guys think? Do you like the ESPN attention, atmosphere and tough opponent to start the year, or would you rather ease into the season NOMing on cupcakes?

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Bruce Smith Wishes Y'All a Happy 4th of July Weekend

By: Joe Lanza on July 2, 2011, 7:24 AM | 8 comments

The only fireworks he needed were the ones he created in the backfield.

Our sincerest well wishes to everyone celebrating freedom and the anniversary of our beautiful America. Don't drink and drive. And come Tuesday if you haven't gained 5 pounds, well, you're doing it wrong.

*I posted this last year. I think it's appropriate to post again this year.

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CTC: Chase Minnifield

By: Joe Lanza on July 1, 2011, 7:03 AM | 12 comments

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65. Fly the Flag.

By: Joe Lanza on June 30, 2011, 6:44 AM | 1 comment

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What the Bud?

By: Joe Lanza on June 24, 2011, 9:51 AM | 14 comments

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Programming Notes

By: Joe Lanza on June 15, 2011, 7:22 AM | 7 comments

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85. Create the Caption.

By: Joe Lanza on June 10, 2011, 9:25 AM | 23 comments

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Game of Couches

By: Joe Lanza on June 9, 2011, 1:54 AM | 1 comment

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Quillie Odom and Lorenzo Williams leave football team

By: jpcvt on June 8, 2011, 10:12 AM | 2 comments

Editor's Note: This is reported by BeamerBall.com.

Both will stay at VT to finish their degrees.

I feel bad for Odom, who came in as a highly-regarded recruit and just couldn't seem to get things together to contribute.

Williams had a nagging foot injury that certainly didn't help things. But I wonder if this necessitates adding depth at whip with the DP move to running back.

This opens up two scholarships for the 2012 class which, at this rate, we are probably going to need. Linebacker depth is now a MEGA priority, so come on Edmunds and Clarke. With Odom's move to DE, maybe this means that Marshall gets closer to not red-shirting this year.

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As the Couch Burns

By: Joe Lanza on June 8, 2011, 2:23 AM | 3 comments

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