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1. Marcel Lomnicky is Virginia Tech's Athlete of the Year
General Release :: Athlete of the Year :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 11
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - Marcel Lomnicky (men's track and field) Nitra, Slovakia Freshman - Thrower Marcel Lomnicky has recorded a career’s worth of accomplishments in less than six months. The freshman from Slovakia enrolle…
2. Tech's top 10 moments of the year
General Release :: Tech's Top 10 :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 11
Here are the top 10 Tech moments of this past school year as comprised by the magazine staff, with help from several in the athletics communications office: 1. Marcel Lomnicky wins national title Marcel Lomnicky has dominated s…
3. Track and field caps Tech's athletics year with seven All-America performances
Track & Field :: Track and Field Recap :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 11
Yavgeniy Olhovsky collected All-America honors in the pole vault for the fourth time in his career at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, aiding in the men’s team’s 16th-place finish. Because the track and field season lasts so long, …
4. WEAVER PLAYS THROUGH HIS PAST
Golf (M) :: Golf Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 11
Despite some horrifying incidents in his past, Drew Weaver became a terrific golfer and an even better ambassador for his university Drew Weaver Days following Virginia Tech’s graduation ceremony in which he proudly accepted his …
5. Compliance office addresses issues of athletes and promotions
General Release :: Compliance Corner :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 11
In early May, a story broke concerning Tech football players promoting certain events by having their photos appear on fliers, thus creating the potential for NCAA violations. The story created much angst among Hokie Nation, and Tim Park…
6. Moves in the coaching ranks not the norm during the summer
Soccer (M) :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 11
In the athletics business, the month of June serves one of two purposes – it either provides time for camps or it allows for some vacation time for the staffs. At Tech, though, this June has been the month for two rather important c…
7. Hall of Famer passes away
General Release :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 11
Howie Wright Howard Irving Wright, better known among Hokie Nation as “Howie,” passed away on June 5 at the age of 77 in Houston. Wright was a three-sport standout at Tech in the early 1950s. He served as the co-captain of th…
8. Track and field squads highlight 'championship month' for Hokies
Golf (M) :: Olympic Sports Beat :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
April was unofficially ‘championship month’ in the Atlantic Coast Conference, with league titles up for grabs in the sports of men’s and women’s track and field, men’s and women’ tennis, golf and lacrosse. Here’s a look at …
9. There's no catching the "Rhodesrunner"
Softball :: Softball Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
Jenna Rhodes The running joke around Virginia Tech softball is that Jenna Rhodes, who grew up on a chicken farm in Broadway Va., got to be so fast because she trained by chasing chickens around like the Italian Stallion did in Rocky II.…
10. Game, set, match - Inga Beermann recently concluded an impressive tennis career at Virginia Tech
Tennis (W) :: Women's Tennis Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
Inga BeermannWhen Inga Beermann went up on stage to accept her strength and conditioning athlete of the year award at the Virginia Tech All-Sports Banquet on May 4, she spontaneously and jokingly flexed her biceps as she posed for the ph…
11. Going the distance - Pitcher Rhett Ballard looks back on a career of ups and downs
Baseball :: Baseball Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
Rhett Ballard When Rhett Ballard sits down to look back on his young adulthood, he can point out many instances that left him oh-so-close to teetering off his path to baseball stardom. And as the fifth-year senior nears the end of his c…
12. What it's like to work in academic support for the football team
General Release :: Administration Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
Colin Howlett With spring football having concluded on April 25 and final exams about to take place, you know what that means – time for many Hokies to make one final push with their academics before the semester ends. So who better t…
13. Blacksburg Sports Club has a long history of aiding Tech athletics
General Release :: Blacksburg Sports Club Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
For some particular clubs and organizations in the town of Blacksburg, one must be either of brilliant mind or bulky wallet. But for one, the criteria are far more attainable for ordinary, hardworking folks. “The only qualificati…
14. REMEMBERING THE PAST - More than six decades later, the 1947 Sun Bowl team remembers its historic accomplishment - one that many have forgotten
Football :: Sun Bowl Reunion :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
The 1947 Sun Bowl team was the first Tech team to go to a bowl game and the first team from the state to do so as well. Over the course of the decades, the memories have faded, becoming blurred images that only come into some semblance …
15. Waldron comes out of spring in the lead to replace Dustin Keys
Football :: Spring Position Reviews :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
2009 SPECIAL TEAMS SPRING DEPTH CHART Kickers 1 Matt Waldron (5-11, 190, r-Sr.) 48 Justin Myer (6-0, 198, Soph.) 15 Chris Hazley (6-1, 194, r-Jr.) 4 Tim Pisano (5-9, 181, r-Soph.) 23 Scott Demler (5-11, 184, r-Fr.) Punters…
16. Whips and rovers in good shape heading into the fall
Football :: Spring Position Reviews :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
2009 WHIPS AND ROVERS SPRING DEPTH CHART Whip linebackers 26 Cody Grimm (5-11, 202, r-Sr.) 43 Jeron Gouveia-Winslow (6-2, 206, r-Fr.) 28 Alonzo Tweedy (6-2, 181, r-Fr.) Rovers 24 Dorian Porch (5-11, 212, r-Sr.) 2 Davon M…
17. The post-Macho era begins for Tech's defensive backfield
Football :: Spring Position Reviews :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
2009 DEFENSIVE BACKFIELD SPRING DEPTH CHART Field corners 21 Rashad Carmichael (5-10, 192, r-Jr.) 9 Cris Hill (5-11, 185, r-Soph.) 4 Germond Oatneal (5-11, 182, Soph.) Boundary corners 22 Stephan Virgil (5-11, 189, Sr.) …
18. Tech linebackers are young, but showed their talent this spring
Football :: Spring Position Reviews :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
2009 LINEBACKERS SPRING DEPTH CHART Mike linebackers 52 Barquell Rivers (6-0, 230, r-Soph.) 51 Bruce Taylor (6-2, 251, r-Fr.) 94 Mark Muncey (5-11, 227, r-Sr.) Backers 46 Jake Johnson (6-1, 229, Soph.) 38 Quillie Odom …
19. The defensive tackle spots are in good shape, but the Hokies are hoping some ends emerge
Football :: Spring Position Reviews :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
2009 DEFENSIVE LINE SPRING DEPTH CHART Stud 47 Nekos Brown (6-2, 252, Sr.) 82 Steven Friday (6-4, 229, r-Jr.) End 91 John Graves (6-3, 275, r-Jr.) 55 Isaiah Hamlette (6-4, 242, r-Fr.) 33 Chris Drager (6-3, 240, r-Soph.) …
20. A big, fast and talented receiving group continues to improve
Football :: Spring Position Reviews :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
2009 RECEIVERS SPRING DEPTH CHART Split ends 81 Jarrett Boykin (6-2, 213, Soph.) 29 Xavier Boyce (6-4, 223, r-Fr.) 7 Marcus Davis (6-4, 231, r-Fr.) 35 Austin Fuller (6-2, 207, r-Fr.) 87 Prince Parker (6-5, 235, r-Jr.) Fl…
21. Tight end position may be the offense's deepest coming out of spring - even with Drager switch
Football :: Spring Position Reviews :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
2009 TIGHT ENDS SPRING DEPTH CHART 8 Greg Boone (6-3, 287, r-Sr.) 18 Sam Wheeler (6-3, 258, r-Sr.) 85 Rob Stanton (6-4, 244, r-Jr.) 89 Eric Martin (6-2, 250, Fr.) Offensive coordinator Bryan Stinespring doubles as the tight ends c…
22. Tech's young offensive linemen enjoy terrific spring practices
Football :: Spring Position Reviews :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
2009 OFFENSIVE LINE SPRING DEPTH CHART Left tackles 77 Ed Wang (6-5, 301, r-Sr.) 54 Nick Becton (6-5, 292, r-Fr.) Left guards 75 Greg Nosal (6-6, 285, r-Soph.) 76 William Alvarez (6-4, 326, r-Soph.) 74 Jim Brown (6-3, 3…
23. Tech stable full of talented tailbacks
Football :: Spring Position Reviews :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
2009 RUNNING BACKS SPRING DEPTH CHART Tailbacks 32 Darren Evans (6-0, 213, r-Soph.) 34 Ryan Williams (5-9, 205, r-Fr.) 25 Josh Oglesby (5-11, 207, r-Soph.) 27 Zac Evans (5-10, 191, Fr.) Fullbacks 42 Kenny Jefferson (5…
24. Taylor continues to improve as quarterback, while Clayton comes out of spring as No. 2
Football :: Spring Position Reviews :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
2009 QUARTERBACKS SPRING DEPTH CHART 5 Tyrod Taylor (6-1, 216, Jr.) 12 Ju-Ju Clayton (6-0, 215, r-Fr.) 7 Marcus Davis (6-4, 231, r-Fr.) 16 Jeff Beyer (6-4, 225, r-Sr.) Most people focused on the battle for the No. 2 job a…
25. Young standouts shine in Maroon-White game as Tech wraps up spring practice
Football :: Spring Football Game :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
More than 40,000 Tech fans attended the game and left excited about the upcoming 2009 season. Normally, spring games simply serve as tailgating practice for avid college football fans; an excuse to eat and drink with little expectatio…
26. Tech student-athletes continue to put their leadership skills on display
General Release :: Student Life :: Reyna Gilbert-Lowry :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
There has always been a debate about whether leaders are born or made. The staff in the Virginia Tech Athletics Office of Student Life, however, believes leadership is a quality that each and every one of the Tech student-athletes posses…
27. Athletics department holds All-Sports Banquet
General Release :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
The Virginia Tech athletics department held its annual All-Sports Banquet on May 4 at the Squires Student Center and recognized student-athletes who excelled both on and off the field this past academic year. The department recognized…
28. Young players create excitement with their improvement and overall play this spring
Football :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 10
Normally, the Maroon-White game that marks the conclusion of Tech’s spring football practice lacks entertainment value. The same thing applies to the majority of the practices as well. After all, Tech’s coaching staff uses the spr…
29. Defensive coordinator Bud Foster and his staff are anxious to see how new pieces fare this spring
Football :: Spring Football :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 9
The Tech football team began practice on April 1. Defensive coordinator Bud Foster sat down and answered some questions about his unit days before spring ball began. Q: So in looking at the depth chart, how are things going to s…
30. Olympic Sports Report - Taking a look at some of Tech's other athletics teams
Track & Field :: Olympic Sports Beat :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 9
BASEBALL Steve Domecus ended the month of March on a 19-game hitting streak. The Tech baseball team concluded the month of March by playing a pair of games at completely different ends of the spectrum. A March 29 loss at N.C. …
31. Tech wrestling puts itself on the NCAA map with eight participants at national championships
Wrestling :: NCAA Wrestling :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 9
Heavyweight David Marone and 141-pounder Chris Diaz (not pictured) each won three matches at the NCAA Championships, just missing out on All-America status. When the Virginia Tech wrestling team bowed out of the NCAA Championships a d…
32. With H2Okies at NCAA Championships, one era begins as another ends
Swimming & Diving :: NCAA Swimming :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 9
The last two weekends of March marked the end of the swimming and diving season for Virginia Tech, with the women competing March 19-21 and the men hitting the pool March 26-28, both on the campus of Texas A&M in College Station, Tex…
33. What it's like to be... a strength and conditioning coach
General Release :: Administration Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 9
Jamie MeyerBefore student-athletes ever step foot on the field or court at Virginia Tech, they have already been through countless hours of strength training and conditioning, preparing both their minds and bodies for the grueling season…
34. Taking it in Stride - A Family-Friendly Affair
Track & Field :: Track & Field Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 9
Natalie Sherbak Rebecca Motley remembers the evenings vividly. Usually spent from a day of working and facing a lengthy list of chores at home that simply demand a mother’s full attention, she remembers hopping in her cold car nonethe…
35. Yoann Re's unique path to Tech has translated into an attention-grabbing season
Tennis (M) :: Men's Tennis Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 9
In a way, you can credit Canada’s love of hockey for the Virginia Tech men’s tennis team’s success this year. One thing always leads to another, and when you look at it, life is essentially a bunch of seemingly random events tha…
36. Tech's Rachel Culp has used sports to triumph over some tough times
Lacrosse :: Lacrosse Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 9
Rachel Culp Even those without a fundamental knowledge of the game of women’s lacrosse couldn’t help but be impressed on this unquestionably miserable day. On a 38-degree afternoon in which the methodical rain that cascaded dow…
37. Tech's recruiting class closes prep careers and gears up for ACC play
Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Recruits :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 9
A year ago, Tech fans wondered how the basketball program would fare with the departure of versatile superstar Deron Washington. Another postseason berth simply answered that question. Now, they wonder how Tech’s program will get…
38. Curtain falls on Hokies' 2008-09 season with NIT loss to Baylor
Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Notebook :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 9
Despite the early tip-off, Tech's fans showed up in full force. But Tech couldn't extend its season, falling to the Bears 84-66 in the second round of the NIT. The Virginia Tech Hokies’ 2009 National Invitation Tournament run came to …
39. Practice time heavily regulated by the NCAA
Football :: Compliance Corner :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 9
Coaches and studentathletes have to make efficient use of practice time because the NCAA only allots 20 hours per week. Allen Iverson once made it rather clear that he was not a fan of practice. If he still played in college, he wo…
40. Hokies have some answers to questions in place, but spring practice will answer the rest
Football :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 9
Tech head coach Frank Beamer recently spent 22 minutes on a teleconference, fielding questions from media hounds the way Macho Harris fields punts. Of course, Beamer doesn’t quite return the answers as briskly as Macho returned tho…
41. Three Tech student-athletes receive postgraduate scholarships from ACC
Football :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 9
Three Tech student-athletes receive postgraduate scholarships from ACC Three Virginia Tech student-athletes were one of 42 ACC student-athletes to be named recipients of postgraduate scholarships, as announced by the league in early Mar…
42. Men's swimming and diving places fifth at ACC Championships
Tennis (W) :: Olympic Sports Beat :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 8
SWIMMING AND DIVING We already touched on the women’s team’s success in the piece about Sara Smith, but the H2Okie men fared pretty well at the ACC Championships, taking fifth place in the meet that ended on February 28. Tech b…
43. Guarding the Cassell
General Release :: Administration Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 8
Kent Sheets If you’ve ever wandered around Cassell Coliseum early in the morning or late at night, chances are you’ve seen Kent Sheets patrolling the premises. As the facilities manager for Cassell, as well as the adjoining Jamers…
44. February kind to baseball squad as Tech gets off to 8-1 start
Baseball :: Baseball Notebook :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 8
Junior catcher Anthony Sosnoskie became the first Hokie to win ACC player of the week honors since 2006 when he was honored after the season’s opening week. Seem a little early for a baseball update? Well it might be, conside…
45. Wrestling's wunderkind
Wrestling :: Wrestling Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 8
Jarrod Garnett Eight pounds. No, it’s not the sequel to Will Smith’s latest movie, Seven Pounds. But it is one of the main themes in Jarrod Garnett’s real-life story, one in which a true freshman at Virginia Tech sweeps the wr…
46. Touching the wall
Swimming & Diving :: Swimming Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 8
Sara Smith Have you ever been stricken with mononucleosis? If so, think back to that dreadful time and how terrible you felt. If not, imagine the worst case of strep throat that you can dream of. Imagine your throat and neck gla…
47. That's all she wrote
Basketball (W) :: Women's Hoops Notebook :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 8
Sophomore center Brittany Gordon really came on late in the season, nearly averaging a double-double over the last five regularseason games. Sitting in the media room after the regular-season ending loss to Georgia Tech on Feb. 26, he…
48. Tech men run and vault their way to second at ACC indoor meet; injuries prevent three-peat for women's squad
Track & Field :: Track & Field :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 8
Adam Witt aided Tech’s cause by easily winning the 800-meter run. Walking out of Rector Field House following the 2009 ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships, Dave Cianelli could have felt disappointment over the performance of Te…
49. Teeing Off
Golf (M) :: Golf Preview :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 8
A while back, after one of his team’s rounds, a reporter walked up to Tech golf coach Jay Hardwick and asked him which member of his team was his favorite player. Hardwick wasted little time in answering. “The guy who is shooting 6…
50. Team chaplain combining with a higher power to impact Tech's football program
Football :: Administration Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 8
Johnny Shelton, Tech’s football team chaplain, delivered a prayer before the Hokies took the field in every game this past season. Roughly 25 years ago, Frank Beamer, then a young sprite of a coach at Murray State, recruited a parti…
51. Basketball Knows No Boundaries
Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 8
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52. Basketball family loses beloved member
Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Notebook :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 8
Despite having cancer, Allen Calloway never complained during his battle with the disease. His quiet, unassuming manner will be missed by all. Allen Calloway’s battle with cancer unfortunately ended the way most do against this insi…
53. An unlikely league coach makes case for Hokies
Basketball (M) :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 8
Judging from message board fodder, snippets of conversations unintentionally overheard and harsh critiques delivered by friends, the prevailing thought here is that Tech fans certainly care little for the Duke Blue Devils. Part of that …
54. 2009 football schedule filled with exciting match-ups
Football :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 8
In mid-February, the ACC finally released the football schedules for each team for the upcoming season, and the Hokies’ slate features attractive non-conference match-ups against Alabama and Nebraska and two Thursday night appearances …
55. Wrestlers capitalize on early fortune by drawing record crowd
Wrestling :: Olympic Sports Beat :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 7
Jarrod Garnett is one of the many young Hokies who have helped the wrestling team to its first national ranking in program history. With the Virginia Tech wrestling team having the best season in its history, why shouldn’t it shoot …
56. Challenges await softball team in encore to last season's success
Softball :: Softball Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 7
Senior Charisse Mariconda, who entered the 2009 season having never missed a game, is Tech's top offensive threat after hitting .340 a year ago. The 2008 Virginia Tech softball season was one for the ages, as the Hokies enjoyed a magi…
57. Optimism riding high as lacrosse opens 2009 season
Lacrosse :: Lacrosse Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 7
Senior Rachel Culp tallied 34 goals last season and will look to increase that number in 2009 as Tech’s top offensive threat. Oftentimes when previewing a team’s season, no matter the sport, it is easy to point to a team’s youth…
58. After paying dues in 2008, young Hokies return in 2009 looking to reap the rewards
Baseball :: Baseball Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 7
Head coach Pete Hughes and his staff head into the 2009 baseball season a lot more confident in the Hokies’ abilities than at this point a year ago. Whereas last season’s roster possessed boatloads of talent but not much certainty, t…
59. Palmer makes second Baseball Night in Blacksburg a success
Baseball :: Baseball Night In Blacksburg :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 7
Jim Palmer Some might say that Hall of Famer Jim Palmer was born to pitch. But after seeing him in action on Saturday night at Lane Stadium, it’s clear that he was also born to tell a story. The former Baltimore Orioles legend and …
60. What exactly is a DOBO?
Basketball (W) :: Administration Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 7
Jill Jameson When you watch a basketball game, you’re probably just focused on what goes on between the lines while the clock is ticking and the ball is in play. But how did the teams get to the arena? Where did they sleep? What did…
61. Though not visible in the win column, women's hoops team making progress
Basketball (W) :: Women's Hoops Notebook :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 7
Junior Utahya Drye continued her breakout season when she tallied career highs of 30 points, 16 rebounds and seven steals on Feb. 2 against USC Upstate. As the Virginia Tech women’s basketball team stumbled its way through an overti…
62. 2009 Recruiting Class Profiles
Football :: Recruiting Profiles :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 7
Here are the profiles for the members of the recruiting class, with the exception of D.J. Coles, who was portrayed last year: Telvion Clark 6-1, 220, LB Granby High; Norfolk, Va. Stats: Tallied 123 tackles, eight sacks, five forced fu…
63. A well-balanced recruiting class has Tech staff optimistic about program's future
Football :: Football Recruiting :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 7
James Gayle, a defensive end from Hampton, Va., is a member of the Hokies’ 2009 recruiting haul. Photo courtesy of The Daily Press Not long after Florida played Oklahoma in the BCS national championship game, David Wilson received…
64. From Puerto Rico to Prominence
Basketball (M) :: Men's Basketball Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 7
A.D. Vassallo’s decision to come to the United States has resulted in him becoming an ACC star Like most young kids growing up in Puerto Rico, he came home from school, went into his house, probably tossed his book bag on the couch …
65. Hokies end struggles against N.C. State and finish first half of ACC with 5-3 mark
Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 7
Jeff Allen’s 21 points helped Tech snap a six-game losing streak to the Wolfpack. The attire of a head basketball coach never decides the outcome of a game. But given that the Hokies had lost to N.C. State on six straight occasions,…
66. Close games create angst for coaches, great theater for hoops fans
Basketball (M) :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 7
February 2 represents Groundhog Day, the time-honored tradition when Punxsutawney Phil waddles out of his cozy burrow on Gobbler’s Knob and predicts the remaining length of winter – which always seems to be six more weeks. Fifteen y…
67. Tech student-athletes remain active in local communities
General Release :: Student Life :: :: Vol. 1 Iss. 7
This past fall, members of the men’s basketball team read to children at local elementary schools. Practice, class, rehabilitating injuries, film review, training room, study hall and tutoring sessions – it’s all in a day’s wo…
68. Dixon living the life
Football :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 7
Dixon living the life Carlos DixonFormer Tech basketball player Carlos Dixon spent last season playing in Korea. This season, though, he decided to take his talents to South America. Dixon is averaging 12.3 points per game for Quilme…
69. Tech wrestlers fare well over break
Wrestling :: Olympic Sports Beat :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 6
Tech’s wrestling team got in a lot of work over the holidays, participating in the Southern Scuffle in Greensboro, N.C., and the Lone Star Duals in Dallas. Tech won three matches at the Lone Star Duals, knocking off Cal Poly 34-9, bea…
70. New Year's Resolutions
General Release :: New Years Resolution :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 6
My New Year’s Resolution is … To have my best year ever academically and baseball-wise. Also, to win the ACC Championship. - Rhett Ballard, Baseball To learn how to dance. - Martha Blakely, Women’s Tennis To become an a…
71. On your marks... get set... go!
Track & Field :: Track and Field Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 6
Dave Cianelli begins his eighth year at the helm of the track and field program at Virginia Tech, having acheived unprecedented success since arriving in 2001. With a new track season underway, the men’s team aims to become more bal…
72. Juggling act: Haskins successfully balances roles as a starting point guard and an ace student
Basketball (W) :: Women's Basketball Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 6
“I have a friend who is a juggler. If I'm at his house, I don't like to take food from him if it's in threes. If he has three apples left, I guess I can't have one. I wouldn't want to screw up his practice routine.” -Mitch H…
73. Hoops team hoping recent trend holds form
Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Notebook :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 6
Malcolm Delaney and the Hokies are expecting to see even better results the second half of the season. With the spring semester set to begin, it’s time for a little refresher course concerning the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team…
74. Royal enjoys a banner rookie season in Denver
Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 6
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75. Suggs embarks on a different type of professional career
Football :: Football Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 6
Photo courtesy of The Plain DealerIt’s advice parents often give their children once they graduate from college and start searching for a job – you have to start at the bottom and work your way toward the top. Certainly, Lee Suggs c…
76. Rookie Harrison developing into contributor for Hokies
Basketball (W) :: Women's Hoops Notebook :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 6
Shanel HarrisonSince last checking in with the women’s hoops team following a nine-point loss at Wisconsin on Dec. 4, the Hokies have played .500 ball by going 3-3 prior to the start of ACC play, a six-game stretch that was book-ended …
77. Season Ending Depth Chart
Football :: Season-ending Depth Chart :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 6
Here is the season-ending depth chart. The number of plays is through the ACC title game (the coaches have not graded the film from the bowl game), but the stats are for the entire season. The number before the slash indicates plays from…
78. Large group of redshirts ready to continue Tech's winning tradition
Football :: Football Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 6
Ryan Williams received rave reviews for his work this fall and should see some time at tailback in 2009. Shortly after an Orange Bowl practice on Dec. 30, members of Tech’s scout team – a group that consisted mainly of freshmen wh…
79. Dustin Pickle's dream of running out of the Lane Stadium tunnel and playing for the Hokies became a reality
Football :: Football Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 6
No. 35, Dustin Pickle Most home improvement shows these days deal with ways to spice up a bland living room or bedroom. They can focus on ways to spruce up worn decks or sidewalks, or even narrow things down to something as simple as …
80. Hokie's 2008 Season Happy Ending
Football :: Orange Bowl Recap :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 6
Darren Evans was named the Orange Bowl MVP after rushing for 153 yards and a touchdown in the Hokies’ 20-7 win over Cincinnati. It was the celebration you would have expected. As the final seconds ticked off the digital scoreboard a…
81. From getting in to staying in - Compliance Corner focuses on continuing eligibility
General Release :: Compliance Corner :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 6
The Compliance Corner in the last issue dealt with initial eligibility, or in simpler terms, the NCAA’s requirements that a high school prospect needs to meet before being admitted into a school and eligible to participate in a sport. …
82. The final destination was great, but the 2008 journey should always be remembered
Football :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 6
Tech fans will certainly remember this bowl game. You’ll remember the opponent. You’ll probably remember the score. You’ll remember Darren Evans, who was unbreakable; Tech’s defense, which was unbendable; and Tyrod Taylor, who w…
83. Palmer to headline baseball team's fundraiser
Softball :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 6
Tech baseball’s second annual ‘Baseball Night in Blacksburg’ will take place on Feb. 7 and the featured speaker will be Hall of Fame pitcher and Baltimore Orioles legend Jim Palmer. The event, sponsored by Bull and Bones Brewhaus …
84. Young Tech grapplers off to promising start
Wrestling :: Olympic Sports Beat :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 5
Sophomore Chris Diaz is just one of many young Hokies performing well in the wrestling season’s early going. There isn’t a whole lot going on in the Olympic sports realm around the holiday season, but one Tech team that has been p…
85. Fall Harvest: A look at Tech's crop of freshly signed recruits
Wrestling :: Fall Recruiting Recaps :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 5
Many people are aware of the NCAA’s early signing period in November because that is when the best high school basketball players in the country formally commit to the school of their choice by signing a national letter-of-intent. But …
86. One of the best: Tasmin Fanning's impressive month places her among elite company
Cross Country :: Cross Country :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 5
Tasmin Fanning is one of the greatest athletes in Virginia Tech history. If that sounds like a bold statement, then you’re probably not sure who she is. And even if you are, then you’re not giving the Tech runner her due cre…
87. Tapp back in the starting lineup and playing well in Seattle
Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 5
“That’s just the way I am. I knew I had to do something to validate them inserting me back in the starting lineup. So you push even harder. That’s what I did.” – Darryl Tapp on earning his way back into the Seattle starting l…
88. Future looks bright for women's hoops as four standouts commit to Tech
Basketball (W) :: Women's Hoops Recruiting :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 5
Head women’s basketball coach Beth Dunkenberger may have put together her best recruiting class at Tech with the signing of Porshcia Hadley, Alyssa Fenyn, Abby Redick and Aerial Wilson. While the women’s basketball season still ha…
89. (Not) Home for the Holidays: Supportive parents make things easier for the Hokies when on the road
Basketball (W) :: Women's Hoops :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 5
With her parents in attendance, senior Amber Hall had one of the best games of her career by scoring 14 points and blocking three shots against St. Joe’s in Nashville on Nov. 28. Not many people saw it aside from the few teammates h…
90. Hokies sign four players for 2009-10 hoops season
Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Recruiting :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 5
Seth Greenberg and his staff signed four players who not only added talent to the roster, but also took care of some needs. Tech men’s basketball coach Seth Greenberg already possesses a talented, young team, but the Hokies’ hea…
91. Last-second losses leave Hokies heartbroken
Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 5
A.D. Vassallo Following the Hokies’ game with Wisconsin, an exhausted A.D. Vassallo slumped in one of the leather couches in the men’s basketball lounge area with an exasperated expression on his face. “At least he hit a shot…
92. Behind the Lens: Hokie sports through the eyes of Virginia Tech's photographer
Football :: Administration Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 5
Nearly every photo you see in a Virginia Tech game program, on hokiesports.com or in this very magazine comes from Virginia Tech photography coordinator Dave Knachel. Now a 27-year veteran of capturing the excitement of Hokie sports, K…
93. Compliance corner focuses on initial eligibility
General Release :: Compliance Corner :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 5
Working in the compliance office at any major university requires that one possess a deep knowledge of the NCAA’s intricate web of rules and processes, and then be willing to remain abreast of all the topics on a daily basis. After al…
94. Five more inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame
Track & Field :: Hall of Fame :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 5
Dr. James Robertson Dr. James I. Robertson is a well-respected history professor, an authority on the Civil War, and in all, a rather shrewd gentleman. He also displays a keen fondness for telling jokes during his public speaking enga…
95. Tech football coaches tackle their jobs with passion
Football :: A Week in a Football Coach’s Life :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 5
After a long week of preparing for an opponent, Frank Beamer likes nothing more than celebrating with his players and staff after a victory. Ever wonder what exactly a football coach does during the week? Ever wonder what it’s actua…
96. Another freshly squeezed championship
Football :: ACC Title Game Recap :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 5
The Hokies are headed back to the Orange Bowl after knocking off BC to claim the ACC title for the second straight year Darren Evans recorded his third 100-yard rushing game of the season, piling up 114 yards in Tech's 30-12 win over …
97. Harris named first-team All-ACC; seven others honored
Football :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 5
Orion Martin has gone from walk-on to scholarship player to starter in his four-plus years at Tech. He can add All-ACC player to that list. Martin, a defensive end from Martinsville, Va., was one of eight Hokies to receive All-ACC reco…
98. ACC championship obviously worth celebrating, but the biggest game of the season lies ahead for the Hokies
Football :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 5
Following Tech’s precise dismantling of BC in the ACC title game, league commissioner John Swofford stood tall in the Hokies’ noisy locker room and gave the commonplace congratulatory speech to the winning team. Then he delivered a …
99. Tech men, Fanning have huge day at ACC Cross Country Championships
Cross Country :: Olympic Sports Beat :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 4
Devin Cornwall placed third individually at the ACC Championships.The Virginia Tech men’s cross country team made a little bit of history on Nov. 1st, and women’s team member Tasmin Fanning was awfully close to doing the same. All …
100. Briefly recapping the baseball and softball teams' fall seasons
Baseball :: Baseball, Softball Fall Recaps :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 4
Fall World Series MVP Steve Bumbry (middle) celebrates one of his three home runs. Three up, three down with the baseball team 1 UP – In the Hokies’ three-game intrasquad Fall World Series, Tech hitters swatted a combined eigh…
101. New NCAA qualifying system puts more on the line for Hokie wrestlers in '08-09
Wrestling :: Wrestling Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 4
Matt EpperlyMatt Epperly was the 2008 most outstanding wrestler at the ACC Championships. It’s just a simple chart, a white sheet of paper with some numbers on it that are highlighted with a marker. But that it is taped to an office…
102. Adversity breeds character
Soccer (M) :: Men's Soccer Q&A :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 4
James Gilson What a difference a year makes. The 2007 Virginia Tech men’s soccer team made school history by advancing to the national semifinals, but the 2008 squad has been stuck at the bottom of the ACC for most of the season. Wh…
103. Leaser, freshmen at the center of volleyball's resurgence
Volleyball :: Volleyball Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 4
Setter Erin Leaser is just one of the seven freshmen who have aided in the Hokies’ improvement this year. Even on the day before Halloween, it still remained to be seen. Had the Virginia Tech volleyball team’s success to that poin…
104. Graham giving to Cincy on the field and off it
Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 4
Shayne GrahamCourtesy of Cincinnati Bengals Shayne Graham works two jobs these days. With one, he gets paid extremely well. With the other, he gets handsomely rewarded. As most Tech fans know, Graham is still kicking it in the N…
105. De Jonge's huge year on Nationwide Tour almost complete
Golf (M) :: Golf Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 4
Brendon de Jonge Brendon de Jonge came into this year with rather lofty goals. But not even he could have expected this. He won his first tournament as a professional. He found out he’s going to be a father for the first time. And…
106. What it's like to be... Tech's head equipment manager
Football :: Football Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 4
Lester Karlin In addition to all of the new faces on the football field this season for the Hokies, another new thing has really stood out – what those players have been wearing. First, the team unveiled its new jerseys for the seas…
107. Two Hall of Famers headline Tech's first Female Forum on Success
General Release :: Female Forum on Success :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 4
Lisa Pikalek KarlishOne looks like the javelin she once tossed, tall and slender, and talks quietly in a way that belies her success. The other one still looks like a volleyball player and resembles a CEO, seemingly confident in front o…
108. Following their uncle's path, the Martin brothers share childhood memories and grown-up dreams
Football :: Football Feature: Family Tradition :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 4
He sort of stole an old Hokie Huddler from 1988 out of his parents’ house. The paper looked slightly faded and the edges were slightly frayed. The article was about his uncle, with a black-and-white photo of him playing, a man w…
109. Holt draws praise for play in tough situation
Football :: Football Game Recaps :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 4
With Tyrod Taylor and Sean Glennon out, Cory Holt, a redshirt senior from Lexington, N.C., made the most of an opportunity, throwing a touchdown pass in the Hokies’ 30-20 defeat at Florida State. Cory Holt never participated in the …
110. Office of Student Life now under new leadership
General Release :: Administration Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 4
Reyna Gilbert (third from right) will be coordinating many outreach projects in the future similar to this one in which Paul LaPenna, Erin Reddan, Natalie Sherbak and other members of the track and cross country teams collected shoes…
111. Despite injury, Lewis has plenty to add to Hokies' cause
Football :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 4
On a cold, blustery afternoon, Tech’s football team worked out in Rector Field House, and along the sideline stood a young man on crutches dressed in a sweatsuit – and wearing a helmet, of all things. To be sure, it was an odd sight…
112. Hokies picked to finish sixth in ACC preseason poll
Football :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 4
The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team was picked to finish sixth in the ACC in voting by 40 media members at the league’s annual basketball media day held Oct. 26th in Atlanta. All 40 of those media members picked North Carolina to…
113. Volleyball the cream of Tech's crop in early going with 14-2 start
Soccer (W) :: Olympic Sports Beat :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 3
One could make the argument that the biggest surprise of Virginia Tech’s fall season thus far has been the play of the volleyball team, which, as of Oct. 5th, found itself atop the ACC standings as the only unbeaten team at 5-0. With a…
114. H2Okies look to capitalize on swimming's popularity with successful '08-09 campaign
Swimming & Diving :: Swimming & Diving Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 3
Mikey McDonald Not too long ago, the 2008 Olympics were fresh in Americans’ minds and the sport of swimming was arguably more popular than ever, mostly thanks to Michael Phelps’ history-making performances and many of the other gr…
115. The First Ladies of Football - Behind the scenes with Tech's right-hand (wo)men
Football :: Administration Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 3
With 10 football coaches, a handful of graduate assistants and over a hundred players, you can imagine that there are a lot of logistical needs to be taken care of around the Virginia Tech football offices. Well, most of those needs are …
116. Recent hurricanes remind soccer star of the one that brought her to Tech
Soccer (W) :: Women's Soccer Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 3
Emily Jukich Like most people around the country, Emily Jukich watched in despair during late August of 2005 as Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Gulf coast and ravaged areas of Louisiana and Mississippi. She watched as New Orleans, …
117. Prioleau proving NFL longevity can be attained
Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 3
Pierson Prioleau Courtesy of Jacksonvile Jaguars It’s seems odd referring to Pierson Prioleau as an old man – after all, he just turned 31 years old. But he stands as the oldest and longest-tenured of all the former Hokies actively…
118. HOKIE HUMOR - Ryan Shuman works hard on the field, but keeps it light off it
Football :: Football Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 3
The smile came slowly across Cody Grimm’s face. He was sitting at Tech’s weekly press conference, answering the same old tired, mundane questions about the upcoming week’s opponent when he finally received something worth actually…
119. Five straight wins leaves Hokies in prime position heading into second half of '08
Football :: Football Game Recaps :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 3
Darren Evans scored two touchdowns in Tech's 35-30 win at Nebraska. Like most Tech football fans, Tyrod Taylor glanced at the Hokies’ 2008 football schedule before the season even kicked off. Unlike most, he fully expected his tea…
120. 2008-09 Women's Hoops Profiles
Basketball (W) :: Women's Hoops Profiles :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 3
21 Brittany Cook Redshirt senior Guard 6-0 Narrows, Va. Inside the numbers: Started all 30 games and led the ACC with 17.9 points per contest … Had great percentages, ranking sixth in the league (and first among guards) with a…
121. 2008-09 Men's Basketball Profiles
Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Profiles :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 3
40 A.D. VASSALLO Class: Senior Position: Guard/small forward Height: 6-6 Weight: 215 Hometown: Toa Baja, Puerto Rico Inside the numbers: Started all 35 games last season … Averaged a team-leading 16.9 points per game and 34.3 mi…
122. Clean slate refreshes women's hoops squad as new season approaches
Basketball (W) :: Women's Hoops Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 3
Brittany Cook The United States is just a few short weeks away from one of the most important presidential elections in its history. As the debate rages on about whether John McCain or Barack Obama is better equipped to handle the blund…
123. Experience, talent and motivation have Hokies' hopes high
Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Preview :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 3
A.D. Vassallo The stock market’s recent plunging has investors searching far and wide for a safe haven to put their future retirement dollars. From a college basketball perspective, the safe money seems to be on the Virginia Tech men…
124. NLI dominates as the early-signing period approaches
General Release :: Compliance Corner :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 3
The month of November marks the time for Thanksgiving, but for head coaches in most collegiate sports, the month marks the time for bringing in some top-notch talent. The second week of November marks the early-signing period for all sp…
125. League foe provides lesson for Hokies as they get ready to begin upcoming season
Basketball (M) :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 3
A.D. Vassallo is majoring in sociology. Cheick Diakite chose agricultural economics. Lewis Witcher picked accounting. That’s just a smattering of majors for Tech men’s basketball players. There are others, though not a single one in…
126. Tincher honored, getting ready to head to Japan
Softball :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 3
At some point, the awards and accolades may stop rolling in for Angela Tincher. Maybe. The latest one came courtesy of the Tech athletics department. On the same day in which the softball pitcher and her family stood at midfield before…
127. Volleyball and soccer ring in new year with wins
Cross Country :: Olympic Sports Beat :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 2
Well, it’s here folks. Another season is upon us. And not just another football season – the entire athletics calendar is back in full swing. We’re talking the men’s soccer team’s challenge to produce an encore to last year’s…
128. Making a Difference for Muscular Dystrophy
Cross Country :: Cross Country Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 2
Brother’s condition has helped shape Tech runner as a person and an athlete Liam Cornwall (left) with brother Devin (right) Liam Cornwall’s wheelchair isn’t just a simple wheelchair. Nope, it’s the Cadillac of wheelchairs,…
129. POOLING THEIR RESOURCES - Tech and Christiansburg partner up to build an aquatics center that helps both sides and should move the Hokies' already strong swimming and diving program up the national rankings
Swimming & Diving :: Swimming & Diving Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 2
Ned Skinner remembers the first time he walked into venerable War Memorial Gymnasium on the Virginia Tech campus and took a glimpse at the swimming and diving facility. A 34-year-old head coach at the time, he quickly surmised that thi…
130. Fatherhood, faith in his ability keys to Saunders' fantastic season
Baseball :: Baseball Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 2
Joe Saunders This seems hard to believe, but back in late January, Joe Saunders was wondering if he’d have a job. He probably spent countless hours pondering if he’d have a good-paying job as a member of the starting rotation o…
131. Fuller working himself into prominent role with Titans
Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 2
Vincent Fuller There are many things that signify the impending kickoff to a football season. For starters, the magazines start rolling out their season previews. The various conferences start announcing their media kickoff funct…
132. What it's like to be a certified sports field manager
General Release :: Jason Bowers Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 2
Jason Bowers There aren’t many feelings like walking into a stadium and getting that first view of the beautiful green field on which your favorite team plays. But don’t take it for granted – there are a lot of people hard at wo…
133. Hokies stepping up to keep the weight down
Football :: Big Guys Slimming Down :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 2
Greg Boone After watching Georgia’s talented and speedy defensive ends sprint past some of his offensive linemen in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, Tech offensive line coach Curt Newsome got a first-hand glimpse of a rather ‘big’ problem …
134. Q&A with back-up quarterback Cory Holt
Football :: Cory Holt Q&A :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 2
Q: What was your reaction when the coaches approached you about moving back to quarterback following a stint at receiver? CH: They told me the first day of practice and they said they didn’t know what the situation with Sean [Glennon]…
135. FAMILY TIES - For the Marshmans, the beauty of family is beyond skin deep
Football :: Football Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 2
Marshman family (left to right): Bernadette, Janet, Elliott, Nick, Sonya, Alexandra, Patrick (Alexandra’s husband), and Frank (sitting). Nick Marshman remembers the day vividly. He had been at Virginia Tech for just four months, …
136. Hokies sputter down the stretch in season-opening loss to ECU
Football :: ECU Game Recap :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 2
Ike Whitaker The 2008 Virginia Tech football squad opened the season at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, right in the heart of NASCAR country and only minutes away from cavernous Lowe’s Motor Speedway, one of NASCAR’s most po…
137. Catching up with Tech's Olympic Queen
Track & Field :: Queen Harrison Q&A :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 2
By now, the odds are you’ve read or heard Queen Harrison’s story over the past couple of months. You probably know about how she pulled out of the NCAA Championships with a hamstring injury before improbably placing second in the 400…
138. Virginia Tech's Compliance Corner
General Release :: Compliance Corner :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 2
The Virginia Tech athletics department compliance team has a certain motto – ‘Winning the right way.’ Roughly 10 years ago, the compliance department at Virginia Tech consisted of basically one person. But the complexity of NCA…
139. Five selected to Tech Sports Hall of Fame
Track & Field :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 2
Members of the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame selection committee announced that five more former Tech standouts were selected for induction to the Hall of Fame. Those five will be inducted officially at a dinner on the Tech campus on…
140. Young Hokies learn tough lesson in season opener, but should get better as season continues
Football :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 2
As we compile this issue of the magazine, the students have been back a week, backpacks heavy with textbooks and notebooks. The classes started, the syllabi got handed out, professors updated Blackboard and young men and women began a ra…
141. Well-traveled LaPenna leads the way as cross country teams prepare for a return to the trails
Cross Country :: Cross Country Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
Go ahead and look up Estes Park, Colo., on Google Maps. Don’t be alarmed when a large, green blob appears on your screen, though. That’s not an error – that’s the Rocky Mountain National Park. Now click on the ‘satellite…
142. New-look volleyball team gets head start on season with summer full of workouts
Volleyball :: Volleyball Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
It was a sticky mid-summer afternoon and Taylor Parrish had just spent about 10 minutes in one of the back gyms of Cassell Coliseum discussing the outlook of the 2008 volleyball season. She spoke about how much she and the team had been …
143. Women's soccer team returns balanced and aiming for an NCAA berth
Soccer (W) :: Women's Soccer Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
Anyone questioning the motivation or intent of this year’s women’s soccer team needs to look no further than sixth-year head coach Kelly Cagle. She and her husband, Dan, welcomed their second child, a daughter, Nancy, on July 31st. A…
144. College Cup experience helps revamped men's soccer team prepare for encore
Soccer (M) :: Men's Soccer Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
What’s done is done. Live and learn. Don’t rest on your laurels. Each of these sayings is commonly used to describe when it’s time to move on, either from something bad or something good. They’re also sayings that can be u…
145. Bowden headlines unknown special teams group
Football :: Football Preview: Special Teams :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
A year ago, Tech head coach Frank Beamer went into fall practices not quite knowing about his team’s kicking situation. Suffice it to say, things worked out fine. After all, Brent Bowden averaged 42.5 yards per punt and Jud Dunlevy ma…
146. Chancellor's new role to solidify Tech secondary
Football :: Football Preview: Defensive Backs :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
Kam Chancellor was one of the few Tech football players who actually went home for the first summer session. The prevailing thought might be that he went home and spent some time relaxing, recharging before coming back to Blacksburg for…
147. Younger Martin taking on more of a leadership role from whip LB spot
Football :: Football Preview: Whips & Rovers :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
Cam Martin is trying to shed his image. No, not the one in which he is a tremendous football player. No one wants that part of him to disappear. And no, not the one in which he provides leadership. This year’s defense needs that. In…
148. Two seniors with huge shoes to fill, but finally glad to see their time come
Football :: Football Preview: Linebackers :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
Every year, players come and players go. Most fans realize this, too. They know that college football is a cyclical entity. Yet even though they know this and fully understand it, they feel a sense of anguish when certain players – gr…
149. Worilds expecting big things from d-line in spite of personnel losses
Football :: Football Preview: Defensive Line :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
On a sweltering July afternoon, a large contingent of football players gathered on the practice field outside the Merryman Center to run a series of sprints as the ‘conditioning’ part of strength and conditioning. It was a brutal ta…
150. Dillard's injury leaves Hokies young and inexperienced at WR
Football :: Football Preview: Receivers :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
In analyzing the Hokies’ 2008 wide receiving group, one could start by astutely pointing out that the team lost four talented wideouts from last season’s group, three of whom rank in the top 10 in virtually every career receiving cat…
151. Boone ready for prominent role at tight end
Football :: Football Preview: Tight Ends :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
Greg Boone is starting to get really serious about football. He’s always been serious, but he decided to take that up to another level shortly after spring practice. Boone, a redshirt junior from Chesapeake, Va., has battled weight i…
152. Hokies with rare experience and depth on the o-line this season
Football :: Football Preview: Offensive Line :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
On most occasions – actually, on just about every occasion – watching an offensive lineman run sprints is a rather painful experience. In fact, most don’t run. Instead, they lumber. But Ed Wang has been proving to people that he …
153. Lewis is back and a key part among a large contingent at tailback
Football :: Football Preview: Running Backs :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
That Kenny Lewis Jr., came back sooner than expected from his serious shoulder injury comes as no surprise. That he came back at least two months beforehand defies all logic. Lewis suffered from a torn labrum that ultimately required s…
154. Both quarterbacks ready to lead the team in 2008
Football :: Football Preview: Quarterbacks :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
A lot of coaches around the nation are searching for a top-notch starting quarterback at this time of the year. At Tech, the coaches find themselves in the rare situation of having to decide between two top-notch signal-callers. Down …
155. Tech AD provides answers on a wide array of topics
Soccer (W) :: Jim Weaver Q&A :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
Virginia Tech is entering its fifth season in the ACC and there is a lot of going on within the athletics program. We sat down with Jim Weaver, director of athletics, as part of our annual Q&A to get his thoughts on a wide range of topic…
156. Last call for battle-tested veteran
Football :: Sean Glennon Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
After helping lead the Hokies to the ACC title last season, Sean Glennon’s hoping his atypical career ends this season in crowning fashion The two-bedroom apartment resembled that of the typical college student, a slightly unkempt …
157. Taylor, Younger lead way in testing
Football :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
As expected, defensive tackle Demetrius Taylor and fullback Kenny Younger paced the football team’s testing in the strength and conditioning program in late July, with Younger earning Excalibur Award honors – the top honor in the str…
158. A young Tech team could well be back in the ACC title hunt again
Football :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 1 Iss. 1
Following the Hokies’ first practice in preparation for the 2008 season, Macho Harris met with a small throng of media members to discuss the opening day’s events and then engaged in a serious conversation with a gentleman whom few r…
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