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Marshall Receives Public Reprimand for Flyover Before Win Over Virginia Tech
Marshall might be coming off a win, but their conference isn’t happy with the Thundering Herd. Why is the Sun Belt upset? Well, the conference has issued a public reprimand to Marshall for their flyover before the game. The issue is a drone flew over the field while squad members were present.
Re-evaluating the Virginia Tech Hokie Risk Chart After Four Games
This isn’t a time to toss around hearts and flowers, the first four games played by the Hokies have given a major shovel full of painful reminders to Hokie Nation. The Hokies are sporting a 1-3 record, and all three of the losses were previously either ‘probable wins’ or toss-ups.
SEC announces time, TV network for Auburn vs Virginia Tech in ACC/SEC Challange
The SEC announced the TV schedule for the first-ever ACC/SEC Challenge on Monday. The challenge, which spans two days, begins on November 28 and will take place at campus sites. Auburn takes the floor in the late window on the second day, November 29, when they host the Virginia Tech...
Kickoff time announced for Florida State vs. Virginia Tech
No. 5 Florida State will return to action on Saturday, October 7th at 3:30 p.m. when they host Virginia Tech at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. The game between the Seminoles and Hokies will be shown on a channel (ABC or ESPN) that will be announced after the games of September 30th, as announced by the Atlantic Coast Conference on Monday.
Virginia Tech HC Brent Pry on Pitt: ‘They Don’t Do a Whole Lot, They’re Pretty Simple.’
Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry had some interesting things to say about Pitt prior to their matchup this Saturday night in Blacksburg, Va. Pry spoke to members of the media on Tuesday and spoke on his team, their performance so far and, of course, about the Panthers. When someone asked Pry what he sees in the Panthers ahead of their meeting, he had some.
Virginia Tech Suffers Third Straight Loss as Criticism Builds Over Coaching
Virginia Tech has experienced its third consecutive defeat, the first loss to Marshall since 1940. This ends the non-conference season on a disappointing note. Untimely penalties and unsatisfactory play contributed to the defeat.
247Sports Crystal Ball: Huge Virginia Tech momentum on Wednesday for a top target
On Wednesday, the 247Sports Crystal Ball started swinging heavily for a Top 75 basketball prospect out of the Sunshine State. Led by 247Sports National Basketball Analyst Travis Branham, 247Sports four-star center Ryan Jones has been predicted to Virginia Tech. Since Branham put in his prediction on Wednesday morning, he has...
Game Preview: Virginia Tech vs. Pittsburgh
Despite a strong opening drive capped off by a 31-yard touchdown run by quarterback Kyron Drones, the Hokies dropped last week’s game at Marshall 24-17. Tech is now 1-3 this season with their lone win coming against Old Dominion followed by losses to Purdue, Rutgers, and the Thundering Herd.
Virginia Tech Quarterback Has Been Suspended Indefinitely
Virginia Tech quarterback Pop Watson has been suspended by head coach Brent Pry indefinitely. Pry announced the news on Wednesday and said it was because Watson violated team rules. Watson was set to enter this Saturday's game against Marshall as the backup to Kyron Drones. Grant Wells is ...
Battle of Comm Ave Ends in 2-2 Draw for Men's Soccer
The Eagles drew BU 2-2 in an agonizing Battle of Comm Ave that had fans standing, tense and emotionally invested, until the final whistle. Aidan Farwell and Augustine Boadi were the goal scorers for the Eagles, both recording their first goals of the season. Quinn Matulis and Andrew Rent scored for BU.
10th Annual Golf Tournament Hosted by Blacksburg Battles Cancer
Blacksburg Battles Cancer held its 10th annual golf tournament at the Blacksburg County Club, with a large crowd of supporters dedicated to fighting cancer. Chair Sharon Thompson spoke about the community's efforts, stating the goal is to 'give back'.
Lady Cavs avenge Marion loss, fall to Radford
Carroll County avenged an early season loss to Marion on Sept. 25 before dropping a five-set marathon the next day in a Three Rivers District matchup with Radford in Hillsville. Carroll County (9-5, 4-2 Three Rivers District) opened the week strong by defeating Marion 24-26, 25-21, 25-18, 25-19 in Hillsville...
ACC Network Broadcast Crew Revealed for Pitt vs. Virginia Tech
It’s going to be another late night (early morning?) for Pitt football this weekend in Blacksburg, Va. The ACC Network will once again be on the call for Pitt’s game this weekend, matching up with Virginia Tech, and Mike Monaco will handle play-by-play duties, Tim Hasselbeck will serve as his analyst and Taylor Tannebaum will report from the sideline.
Pitt left tackle Goncalves out for the season, QB Jurkovec’s status uncertain for Virginia Tech
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh will have to find a way to recover from its worst start since 2017 without left tackle Matt Goncalves. Coach Pat Narduzzi announced Monday that Goncalves is done for the season after sustaining a lower-body injury in a loss to West Virginia on Sept. 16.
Tech unveils ACC men’s basketball schedule
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference revealed the 2023-24 men’s basketball schedule Tuesday evening, with Virginia Tech opening its league slate at Cassell Coliseum on Sunday, Dec. 3 vs. Louisville. In all, the Hokies host five ACC weekend games to go along with two Big Monday matchups:...
A new HokieBird joins two old favorites in new Quillen Spirit Plaza in Blacksburg
Three HokieBird statues have found a home at Virginia Tech at the Quillen Spirit Plaza in front of Dietrick Hall on the Blacksburg campus. Two statues are known to many VT alums – but one HokieBird has been designed just for the new space. The Virginia Tech community is...
Virginia Tech Hokies Football: Big Show and No Go - Where are the Horses?
The animal science division of a large agricultural university held a major press conference for several equine publications. Dr. Fizz Phazz was standing behind the podium behind a spray of several microphones. He was announcing major progress on a new experimental program to convert old newspaper, and various other waste products into cheap horse feed.