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1. 25 years ago - May 28, 1985

General Release :: Celebrating a Silver Anniversary :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 11

The May 28, 1985 cover marked the end of the first year of the Hokie Huddler. With our last issue of the magazine for this year, we decided to talk with Doug Waters, the man who put this publication together 25 years ago, to get his pers…

2. Athlete of the Year - Queen Harrison

Soccer (W) :: Sport-by-sport Athletes of the year :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 11

QUEEN HARRISON - Overall Athlete of the Year Senior, Hurdler, Women's Track and Field, Richmond, Virginia Queen Harrison For all her crowning glory during her first three years at Virginia Tech – from school records to ACC champio…

3. Tech's top 10 of the past year

General Release :: Top 10 moments of this season :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 11

Queen Harrison claims three national titles Hokies knock off Tennessee in Chick-fil-A Bowl …

4. Harrison hurdles her way into history

Track & Field :: NCAA Track & Field Recap :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 11

Queen Harrison Queen Harrison reserved a portion of July for a cruise with her family as part of a family reunion. She’s certainly earned a vacation. Harrison made history in her final track and field meet as a Virginia Tech student…

5. STANDING TALL - Justin Wright may not be the biggest dude on the block, but his pitching helped the Hokies get back to the NCAAs for the first time in 10 years

Baseball :: Baseball Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 11

Justin Wright At the time, Justin Wright probably wasn’t analyzing how much he had in common with a rather famous Biblical figure. Instead, as he prepared to take on Georgia Tech’s mighty batting lineup before the Hokies’ game a…

6. Tech baseball falls just short of Super Regional after thrilling postseason run

Baseball :: Baseball Season Recap :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 11

Despite a season-ending defeat at South Carolina on June 6, offensive stars Steve Domecus and Austin Wates kept their heads high while addressing the media about Virginia Tech's breakthrough 2010 season. Steve Domecus looked longingly o…

7. Keeping up with Compliance

General Release :: Compliance Corner :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 11

The compliance corner answers questions concerning the governance of intercollegiate athletics and its impact on our athletics department. Have a question? Please send it to hokipoki@vt.edu and we’ll answer it in upcoming issues. Now,…

8. Roanoke artist and Tech grad drawing another Tech print

General Release :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 11

"Game Day" Eric Fitzpatrick enjoyed drawing his Virginia Tech “Game Day” print so much that he decided to draw another one. So now “Game Night” is in the works. Fitzpatrick, a 1975 graduate of Tech and a Roanoke artist, became…

9. Boise State has the Hokies' full attention and justifiably so

Football :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 11

The magazine sits cockeyed on a couch in a co-worker’s messy office, and the first thing that jumps out is the photo of Tech’s sensational tailback, Ryan Williams, on the cover. Closer inspection reveals Sporting News’ preseason t…

10. The Virginia Tech Athletic Fund

General Release :: Hokie Club News :: Brian Thornburg :: Vol. 2 Iss. 11

What's a Hokie Jessica Trapeni & Keith Ricks “I love being a Hokie because of all the great experiences and opportunities Virginia Tech athletics has given me. I want to say thanks for all your support!” Jessica Trapeni Junior - …

11. THE NCAA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP HELPS HOKIES FURTHER EDUCATION

General Release :: Student Life :: Reyna Gilbert-Lowry :: Vol. 2 Iss. 10

Paul LaPenna's attention to academics helped him earn the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, which he'll use as he prepares for postgraduate education at VCOM next fall. Since the turn of the millennium, the NCAA has recognized nine Virgini…

12. 25 years ago - May 14, 1985

General Release :: Celebrating a Silver Anniversary :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 10

In the spring of 1984, Doug Waters started the Hokie Huddler, a publication devoted to the coverage of Virginia Tech athletics. The publication has changed names and formats over the course of 25 years, and this year, we want to celebrat…

13. A long throw from home - A roundtable discussion with the foreign throwers of the Virginia Tech men's track and field program

Track & Field :: Track & Field Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 10

Pictured from left to right: Alexander Ziegler, Denis Mahmic, Marcel Lomnicky, Igor Misljenovic, Matej Muza, Matthias Treff The Virginia Tech track and field program has gained much notoriety thanks to the successes of women’s hurdler…

14. ONE BIG HIT - The Friends of Jaclyn organization has helped create a strong relationship between the Virginia Tech baseball team and a small boy overcoming the effects of brain cancer

Baseball :: Baseball Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 10

Some of the Virginia Tech baseball team gathers with Levi in the dugout before a game. On April 12, the Virginia Tech baseball team nestled into the top 25 of Baseball America’s poll for the first time in 18 years following an impress…

15. Riding the tide - Steve Domecus' energetic personality and hard work have turned his baseball career (and the Hokies' season) into a huge success

Baseball :: Baseball Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 10

Steve Domecus can’t surf as much as he used to when he was in California, so longboarding around campus (top image) is how he gets his fix. Already a little bit frustrated, Steve Domecus walked into his coach’s office for his end-of…

16. FROM ATHLETE TO ADMINISTRATOR - Former Tech softball standout Michelle Meadows now has a career in athletics as an administrator at Longwood

Softball :: Where Are They Now? :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 10

Photo courtesy of Longwood athletics departmentMichelle Meadows (left) is enjoying helping student-athletes in her role as the senior women’s administrator at Longwood University. Those who work in the upper echelon of athletics admin…

17. Reyna Gilbert has got the life

General Release :: Administration Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 10

Reyna Gilbert A look at how student-athletes become well-rounded citizens of the real world through the Office of Student Life Performing well on the field of play and succeeding in the classroom are the main goals of every Hokie stu…

18. A look at the current depth of Hokie football

Football :: Spring Football Review and Depth Chart :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 10

Thomas and Clayton to continue battle for backup job Logan Thomas The situation surrounding Tech’s quarterback position was interesting this spring. First of all, there is no question as to who starts, given that Tyrod Taylor r…

19. NEW FACES TAKE CENTER STAGE - A group of young and inexperienced players shine as the Hokies conclude spring practice with the Maroon-White game

Football :: Spring Game Recap :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 10

Tony Gregory capped a terrific spring by running for a game-high 37 yards and scoring a touchdown in the Maroon-White game. Perhaps the only person frustrated with what transpired during Virginia Tech’s annual Maroon-White game that c…

20. Several young players take advantage of opportunities this spring

Football :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 10

The Maroon-White game wrapped up Virginia Tech’s 2010 spring practice, and springtime this year was the time of opportunity, particularly on defense. Tech’s defense saw standouts such as Nekos Brown, Cordarrow Thompson and NFL draft…

21. Blakely and Stewart receive Skelton Awards

General Release :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 10

Women’s tennis player Martha Blakely and men’s swimmer Trey Stewart each received the Skelton Award for Academic Excellence in Athletics – the top honor handed out by the Tech athletics department. Candidates must have participate…

22. The Virginia Tech Athletic Fund

General Release :: Hokie Club News :: Brian Thornburg :: Vol. 2 Iss. 10

WHAT’S A HOKIE? Holly Johnson & Yoann Re Because of you... WE ARE “Thank you, Hokie Club, for all of your support!” -Holly Johnson, Junior, Women's Tennis “Thanks to your support, I have come to learn what bei…

23. 25 years ago - March 26, 1985

Football :: Celebrating a Silver Anniversary :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 9

24. On the mat with All-American Chris Diaz

Wrestling :: Wrestling Q&A :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 9

Photo courtesy of Mirror Image PhotographyJunior Chris Diaz became Tech's first All-American since 2006 when he placed eighth in the 141-pound bracket at last month's NCAA Championships. Virginia Tech junior Chris Diaz helped the Hokie …

25. Word of mouth - Virginia Tech's strong reputation among former players keeps the Hokies stocked with talent

Tennis (M) :: Men's Tennis Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 9

Luka Somen Italy, Chile, Canada, Ecuador, Croatia. The list reads like Anthony Bourdain’s flight itinerary for his show No Reservations on the Travel Channel. But it’s actually the list of countries from which the members of the V…

26. TALKING A GOOD GAME - Former baseball player Andy Aldrich goes by a different name these days and enjoys a successful career as a radio talk show host

Baseball :: Where Are They Now? :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 9

Photo courtesy of WRIFDrew Lane, better known to Tech fans as Andy Aldrich, isn’t afraid to sport his Hokie hat during his popular radio show “Drew and Mike in the Morning.” For those looking for a different talk show and some dif…

27. Hokie on the move - A cross-country relocation in the middle of high school tested Austin Wates' cool, but he's all the better for it now

Baseball :: Baseball Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 9

Austin Wates Looking back on it now, it wasn’t exactly the greatest bargaining chip, but Tawnya Pettiford-Wates was doing everything – anything at all – to get her 16-year-old son, Austin, to accept a move across the country smack…

28. OVERPOWERING THE COMPETITION - An Olympian, an All-American and a national champion, Queen Harrison has hurdled all obstacles to establish a reign of track and field dominance

Track & Field :: Track & Field Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 9

Queen Harrison Lawrence Johnson sits in the head coach’s chair these days as the overseer of Clemson’s track and field program, but he never forgets the career stops that got him to this point, including a four-year stint in Blacksb…

29. Injury report - A look at how athletic training has changed over the years

General Release :: Administration Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 9

Jimmy LawrencePhoto Courtesy of Kip Brundage With spring football underway and many other sports going full bore, Virginia Tech’s athletic training staff is as busy as ever. One of those athletic trainers is 31-year veteran Jimmy Lawr…

30. SORTING THROUGH THE PIECES - Defensive coordinator Bud Foster has been taking a close look at a lot of younger players this spring

Football :: Football Q&A :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 9

Bud Foster Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster’s unit went into spring practice a year ago with some question marks, and yet that unit developed into one that finished in the top 12 nationally in four defensive categories (pass effi…

31. Men's hoops recruiting class to bring scoring punch next fall

Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Recruits :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 9

Tech coach Seth Greenberg took steps last fall to replace some production that will depart after the 2010-11 season by signing two big-time scorers in Jarell Eddie and Tyrone Garland. Both of them wrapped up their prep careers this seas…

32. Hokies' ACC Tournament not a memorable one

Basketball (M) :: ACC Men's Hoops Notebook :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 9

Malcolm Delaney and the Hokies couldn’t get past Miami in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament. The anguished look on Malcolm Delaney’s face said it all. So, too, did the stat line – 3-for-15, seven points. “I shot horribly…

33. Tech's 2009-10 season comes to a close with NIT loss to Rhode Island

Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Notebook :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 9

Dorenzo Hudson scored 27 points in the Hokies’ victory over UConn in the NIT and finished the season scoring in double figures in the final 11 games. Only minutes after the Hokies’ season-ending loss to Rhode Island, Tech coach Seth…

34. Keeping up with Compliance

General Release :: Compliance Corner :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 9

35. For the Hokies to get in their kicks in 2010, the kickers need to be up to the task

Football :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 9

Field goals and field position. As most Tech fans know, their beloved Hokies have won many games over the years because of their excellence in these two elements of the sport. But in a teleconference before the start of spring practic…

36. Delaney declares for NBA Draft

General Release :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 9

Delaney declares for NBA Draft Just days after the Hokies’ season ended, Tech guard Malcolm Delaney announced his declaration for the 2010 NBA Draft. The junior from Baltimore will not hire an agent and will be eligible to return to t…

37. Hokie Club News

General Release :: Virginia Tech Athletic Fund :: Brian Thornburg :: Vol. 2 Iss. 9

WHAT’S A HOKIE? Marshall Bailey Because of you... WE ARE “I am so proud to be a part of the Hokie Nation. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be where I am today! Thank you so much for all your support and contributio…

38. Hung(a)ry for more - A move to America, and specifically Virginia Tech, has renewed Erika Hajnal's passion for swimming and turned her into one of the ACC's best

Swimming & Diving :: Swimming Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 8

Erika Hajnal Not even two years into her swimming career at Virginia Tech, sophomore Erika Hajnal is well on her way to becoming one of the all-time Hokie greats. After an honorable mention All-America performance as a freshman and a ha…

39. 25 years ago - March 19, 1985

General Release :: Celebrating a Silver Anniversary :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 8

40. In the dugout with Pete Hughes

Baseball :: Baseball Q&A :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 8

Pete Hughes Though the wintry weather may suggest otherwise, the college baseball season is underway. After back-to-back weekends in South Carolina, the Virginia Tech Hokies returned home with a 4-2 record at press time, with the only l…

41. Coach in training - Jesse Dong's career in wrestling is just getting started

Wrestling :: Wrestling Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 8

Jesse Dong One isn’t likely to walk into Rector Field House and see director of track and field Dave Cianelli hopping over hurdles in a race against Queen Harrison. Likewise, the chances are slim that Frank Beamer is on the football …

42. A DIFFERENT APPROACH - The golf team used its practice facility to prepare for the 2010 spring season because of lousy weather, and with Drew Weaver now gone, the Hokies plan on using the team approach to return to the NCAAs

Golf (M) :: Golf Preview :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 8

Marshall Bailey As the Virginia Tech golf team prepared to leave Blacksburg for its first tournament of the spring, the Hokies could only gaze at their home course, shake their heads and wonder who decided to transform it into a cross c…

43. THIRD IS THE SPOT FOR TECH - Both the Tech men and women finish in third at the ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships

Track & Field :: Track & Field Championship :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 8

Hunter Hall captured his first ACC championship when he won the pole vault title by vaulting a career-best 17 feet, 8.5 inches. As the ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships neared a conclusion, one could practically see Dave Cianelli…

44. Hokies bow out of ACC Tournament with loss to Boston College

Basketball (W) :: Women's Hoops Notebook :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 8

One of the highlights of the Hokies’ season was the upset of then-No. 10 North Carolina on Jan. 12, which marked just the fourth win over a top-10 team in school history. They say it’s hard to beat the same team twice in a short spa…

45. TEAMING UP WITH ISP - Virginia Tech and International Sports Properties have been working together for over a decade to maximize the Hokies' advertising potential while also meeting the needs of the sponsors

General Release :: Administration Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 8

ISP and the Tech athletics department arranged for Virginia Lottery to give away a Corvette to Lawrence Carroll, the winner of Virginia Lottery’s Corvette Lovers Summer Sweepstakes, during the halftime of the Tech-Nebraska football gam…

46. RELISHING HIS ROLE - Terrell Bell's career got off to a slow start, but he's made an impact with his defense and rebounding this season

Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 8

Terrell Bell On the evening of Feb. 15, Tech men’s basketball coach Seth Greenberg probably wasn’t putting in a lot of thought about George Washington or Teddy Roosevelt or any of the 44 presidents whose contributions to America get…

47. Witcher makes the most of Senior Night

Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Notebook :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 8

Lewis Witcher played his best game of the season, scoring four points and grabbing four rebounds against N.C. State on Senior Night. Lewis Witcher knew that he would be getting the start on Senior Night at Cassell Coliseum. But he pro…

48. Keeping up with Compliance

General Release :: Compliance Corner :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 8

49. Expansion of college basketball's NCAA Tournament would be beneficial to Tech's program

Basketball (M) :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 8

As most know, only an exclusive group of members receive invitations to college basketball’s Big Dance [a.k.a. the NCAA Tournament] these days. But that might be changing. And Virginia Tech could be a beneficiary of the rumored change…

50. Tech honors former player Allen Calloway

General Release :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 8

Before the men’s basketball team took the court against then-No. 23 Wake Forest on Feb. 16, the Tech men’s basketball program and the uncle of Allen Calloway presented a check in the amount of $7,021 to the American Cancer Society …

51. Hokie Club News

General Release :: Virginia Tech Athletic Fund :: Brian Thornburg :: Vol. 2 Iss. 8

WHAT’S A HOKIE? Marshall Bailey Because of you... I AM “I feel honored to represent Virginia Tech as a student-athlete, and I am very grateful we have such an outstanding organization like the Hokie Club supporting us. …

52. The seniors say goodbye to Cassell

General Release :: 25 Year's Ago :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 7

53. Hokies still young but talent and attitude have them headed in the right direction

Lacrosse :: Lacrosse Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 7

Junior Allie Emala is Tech’s leading returning scorer, but she will also be counted on to become the vocal leader of the offensive attack. The 2009 Virginia Tech lacrosse team had its most successful season in head coach Katrina Sil…

54. Experienced and battle-tested Hokies begin 2010 with eyes on the postseason

Baseball :: Baseball Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 7

Justin Wright enters 2010 as the Hokies' No. 1 starter, having compiled an 11-2 record over his first two seasons. “I would be really disappointed if we didn’t make the national tournament.” Those are the words of Virginia Te…

55. Mixture of new and returning talent gives Hokies a chance to get back to winning ways

Softball :: Softball Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 7

After transferring from Tennessee, junior Ashton Ward will do double duty for the Hokies, serving as one of the team’s top pitchers and also providing a solid bat in the lineup. When a softball team loses six seniors, including an A…

56. A shooter's mentality - Lindsay Biggs has persevered through tough times to become one of the best long-distance bombers in Tech history

Basketball (W) :: Women's Hoops Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 7

Lindsay Biggs Lindsay Biggs is a shooter. The type of shooter with unlimited range, and one who’s a 3-point threat soon after she crosses half-court. The type of shooter whom opponents prepare for days in advance, trying to figu…

57. 2010 RECRUITING CLASS PROFILES

Football :: Recruiting Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 7

Here are the profiles for the members of the recruiting class, with the exception of DeAntre Rhodes, who was portrayed last year: Nick Acree 6-5, 295, DT Fork Union; King WIlliam, Va. Stats: Did not play this past season afte…

58. Tech staff replenishes the lines with 2010 recruiting class

Football :: Recruiting Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 7

Photo courtesy of The Lynchburg News & AdvanceZack McCray (86), one of the Hokies’ top recruits, excelled as a tight end and defensive end at Brookville High School in Lynchburg, Va., and should help the program on defense in the fut…

59. FROM SMALL TOWN TO BIG TIME - Dorenzo Hudson came from a small town and his career got off to a slow start, but a 41-point game has sparked a breakout season

Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 7

Dorenzo Hudson His bio in the Virginia Tech men’s basketball guide lists his birthplace as Marshville, N.C., and, on the surface, that town sounds like just about any other wholesome municipality in the deep South. Yet despite be…

60. Delaney and Hudson now share FT mark

Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Notebook :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 7

Malcolm Delaney has done a great job of scoring from both the field and the free-throw line this season.On a cold, snowy afternoon when both teams were frigid from the floor at Cassell Coliseum, Malcolm Delaney took it upon himself to pr…

61. Skelton Award for Academic Excellence in Athletics - Where are some former winners now?

General Release :: Student Life :: Reyna Gilbert-Lowry :: Vol. 2 Iss. 7

2009 Skelton Award winners Pedro Graber and Kelly Phillips Each March, a committee convenes to sift through the applications for the prestigious Skelton Award for Academic Excellence in Athletics. The following month, the Virginia Tec…

62. Hokies need to keep doing what they've been doing

Football :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 7

Moments after a thrilling, though not aesthetically pleasing, basketball victory over Clemson, a reporter lobbed a question toward Malcolm Delaney, asking him if he would expect to have the lead at half…

63. Beamer and former Hokies to speak at Breakfast of Champions

Football :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 7

Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer and some former players will be speaking at the Breakfast of Champions on April 24 at 9 a.m. – the morning before the spring game. This event, held in the South End Zone West Club Room, is an annua…

64. Completion of indoor baseball building continues facilities arms race

Baseball :: Baseball Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

The Virginia Tech athletics department is constantly looking for ways to upgrade its facilities, as evidenced by the completion of the Basketball Practice Facility in the summer and the construction of the football locker room project go…

65. Independence Bowl, what a week!

Football :: 25 Year's Ago :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

December 18, 1984In the spring of 1984, Doug Waters started the Hokie Huddler, a publication devoted to the coverage of Virginia Tech athletics. The publication has changed names and formats over the course of 25 years, and this year, we…

66. Like father, like daughter - Utahya Drye's loving relationship with her father has driven her basketball career

Basketball (W) :: Women's Hoops Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

Utahya Drye enters the postgame media session after every game still sweaty, still in uniform and still catching her breath from the game that ended no more than five minutes earlier. But without fail, she always shows up wearing a p…

67. Men's track and field begins season with most balanced team in years - Women's squad has talent to surprise at the national level

Track & Field :: Track & Field Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

Defending hammer throw national champion Marcel Lomnicky will lead a group of men’s throwers that ranks among the best in the nation. Two short years ago, the Virginia Tech women’s track and field team was beginning the 2008 seaso…

68. Herbster's career in athletics administration has a Midwest flavor

Basketball (M) :: Where Are They Now? :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

Those pursuing a career in athletics administration often view it as a glamorous profession, and for sure, it has its perks. But there is a not-so-glamorous side, particularly for those who work at smaller institutions. At these spots, …

69. Witcher excited about the rest of the season and his future

Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

Lewis Witcher After a stellar high school career at nearby Franklin County High, Tech men’s basketball player Lewis Witcher is wrapping up his career with the Hokies. Witcher is the lone scholarship senior on the team and the only pla…

70. Hudson enjoys career night in Cancun as Hokies win without Delaney

Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Notebook :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

Dorenzo Hudson’s 41 points against Seton Hall surpassed his previous career high of 24 set earlier this season against VMI.Tech men’s basketball coach Seth Greenberg kept raving about Dorenzo Hudson’s work ethic in practice and exp…

71. Logging on - A look at the role of the Hokies' information technology director

General Release :: Administration Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

Take a minute to stop and think about how much time per day you spend looking at a computer. Truth is, we live in a wireless and computer-dominated world now, and as the director of information technology (IT) for Virginia Tech athle…

72. After two seasons with the Redskins, Montgomery hopes to remain there

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

Photo courtesy of the Washington RedskinsFormer Tech center Will Montgomery played in every game for Washington this past season and hopes to stay with the Redskins.Versatility is good in any profession. It’s a necessity in the NFL. …

73. Season Ending Depth Chart

Football :: Season Ending Depth Chart :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

Here the depth chart for the 2009 season. The number of plays does NOT include the bowl game (coaches have not graded the film yet), but the stats are for the entire season. The number before the slash indicates plays from scrimmage, whi…

74. 2009 recruiting class hopes future is now

Football :: Redshirt Freshmen Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

Logan ThomasIt was a rather odd autumn for Logan Thomas. One of the most talented prospects out of Tech’s 2009 recruiting class and arguably the most sought after, Thomas arrived in Blacksburg in July fully anticipating on playing thi…

75. BUSTIN' LOOSE IN HIS OWN WAY - Though he is the son of legendary musician Chuck Brown, Nekos Brown is shy - but he's not bashful about putting his football gig ahead of his love for music

Football :: Football Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

Keep what you got Until you get what You need y’all You got to give a lot Just to get what You need sometimes y’all Gimme the bridge now I feel like bustin’ loose Bustin’ loose Gimme the bridge now I fee…

76. Rocky Top No Match for Tech

Football :: Chick-fil-A Bowl Recap :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

Cody Grimm had seven tackles – three for a loss – and a sack to earn the game’s defensive MVP honors. New Year’s Eve in Atlanta features the annual ritual of dropping of an oversized replica of a peach to commemorate the New Ye…

77. Keeping up with Compliance

General Release :: Compliance Corner :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

78. Hokies look good heading into next season - and into the future

Football :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

The sounds of hammering, the crackling of welding and the sights of heavy construction equipment behind the Jamerson Athletics Center are a constant reminder of the investment being made in the Virginia Tech football program, as workers …

79. Grimm, Williams named All-Americans

General Release :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 6

Here are the top five in each of the categories tested in the strength and conditioning program: BENCH PRESS Josh Call (430) Dwight Tucker (410) Jim Brown (410) Telvion Clark (390) Andrew Miller (390) F…

80. Unforgettable - Looking back on the women's soccer team's banner season

Soccer (W) :: Women's Soccer Recap :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

The Virginia Tech women's soccer team had the best season in school history. Partly because of the timing of postseason play in women’s soccer, and partly because of the publication schedule of this monthly magazine, we here at Insi…

81. That's "Outland," spelled B-I-G

Football :: 25 Year's Ago :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

Dec. 11, 1984 Jack Williams, Tech’s sports information director, tells the story of how D.J. Dozier, the super running back from Tidewater who chose to play football at Penn State, was making his official visit to Virginia Tech. …

82. Sign here - Various Tech teams reel in some impressive recruits

General Release :: Olympic Sports Recruiting :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

This fall’s early signing period – Nov. 11-18, when high school student-athletes officially complete their national letters-of-intent – wasn’t just about the basketball programs (see pages 28 and 29). It was also the same time th…

83. Degree of Difficulty - Mikey McDonald

Swimming & Diving :: Diving Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

Mikey McDonald will finish his career as the best diver in Tech history, but it may have never happened without a coincidental convergence with a coach from his past. The first thing you notice about Mikey McDonald when he walks into …

84. Anderson works his way into more playing time with the Panthers

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

Photo courtesy of the Carolina Panthers.James Anderson, a former Tech whip linebacker who played for the Hokies from 2002-05, is having a career season with the Carolina Panthers. When James Anderson stepped onto the field at Giants S…

85. LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE - Melendez Byrd initially didn't plan on getting into education, but he went on to receive three degrees from Virginia Tech and now he enjoys educating others

Football :: Where Are They Now? :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

Melendez Byrd It says quite a bit about a young man’s character when he struggles to meet the SAT requirements to get into a college and yet graduates, goes on to get his master’s and doctoral degrees and becomes a department head…

86. Greenberg and staff sign two during the early signing period

Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Recruiting :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

Photo by Arianna Hoffman of Scout.comJarell Eddie has a lot of skills and should help the Hokies on the perimeter next season. The Tech men’s basketball staff only had two scholarships at their disposal heading into the 2009 fall si…

87. Youth movement continues as women's hoops adds five recruits

Basketball (W) :: Women's Hoops Recruiting :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

Latorri Hines-Allen, a forward from Montclair, N.J., is one of three recently signed Tech recruits ranked among the nation's top 100 by ESPNU. As fun as it’s been to watch this year’s five freshmen begin to inject new energy into …

88. First Impressions - The early play of Tech's five rookies has things looking up for the future of women's hoops

Basketball (W) :: Women's Hoops Notebook :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

Alyssa Fenyn, who averaged 10.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in her first six starts, is a big reason why Tech's five freshmen have made an immediate impact. They won’t be mistaken for the “Fab Five” of early 90s Michigan lo…

89. Hokies beat familiar foe in Big Ten/ACC Challenge to wrap up road trip

Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Notebook :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

Terrell Bell and the Hokies opened the season with a 5-1 mark, including three victories on the road. The road-weary Virginia Tech men’s basketball team wrapped up a season-long road trip in thrilling fashion by winning at one of th…

90. Having fun? - Tech's marketing and promotions staff hopes so

General Release :: Administration Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

Alicia LongworthEver wonder who books the entertainment act at halftime of a basketball game, or who decides what music gets played between innings at a baseball game? Most of the time, those decisions, and many more, are made by someone…

91. Six more inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame

General Release :: Hall of Fame :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

LISA WITHERSPOON For most of her career at Tech, Lisa Witherspoon was the charitable giver. But last summer, when she went to the mailbox and opened a letter from Virginia Tech, she was nearly reduced to tears. Her alma mater…

92. A Country Boy Can Survive - Sergio Render

Football :: Football Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

Sergio Render grew up in rural Georgia, and his passion for the outdoors, along with a loving aunt and uncle, guided him from a troubling path. Practically every morning in late autumn, the alarm clock goes off at 5 o’clock, vibrating…

93. Keeping up with Compliance

General Release :: Compliance Corner :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

94. Strong regular season has put the Hokies where they want to be heading into the bowl

Football :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

Ever the model of consistency, the Virginia Tech football team stayed true to its postgame rituals following a victory. A season-ending stomping of rival Virginia wasn’t going to change that. Head coach Frank Beamer lauded his team’…

95. Nine earn All-ACC honors

General Release :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 5

Matt Waldron and Brent Bowden Nine Virginia Tech football players received All-ACC recognition in voting conducted by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association, the media group for the ACC that selects the all-conference teams. The gr…

96. Mulherin and Cornwall post all-conference efforts at ACC championships

Cross Country :: Cross Country Recap :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 4

Sophomore Will Mulherin placed seventh at the ACC Championships to lead the Hokies and to earn the first all-conference honor of his cross country career. It wasn’t quite the finish he was hoping for, but sometimes, that’s the roll …

97. Bowl-bound! Independence for Tech

Football :: 25 Year's Ago :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 4

98. SISTER ACT

Volleyball :: Volleyball Q&A :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 4

Jayme and Jill Gergen Jayme Gergen (right) is in her fifth season as Virginia Tech’s assistant volleyball coach. Jill Gergen (left) is in her senior season and is the Hokies’ starting libero. Which one knows her sister better? We as…

99. A Winning Record - Outside hitter Justine Record is thriving in her sophomore year

Volleyball :: Volleyball Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 4

Justine Record has been the Hokies' go-to option on the attack in her sophomore year. At 5-foot-8, she’s just an inch or two taller than most defensive specialists, and just an inch or two shorter than most setters. One might say she …

100. Saving the best for last - Tech wrestling squad eyeing March success as 2009-10 season begins

Wrestling :: Wrestling Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 4

Virginia Tech Head Coach Kevin Dresser The first phone call was to confirm hotel reservations for mid-March in Omaha, Neb., the site of the 2010 NCAA Wrestling Championships. The second phone call, albeit a not-so-good one, was from a …

101. Q&A: On the sidelines with Kelly Cagle

Soccer (W) :: Women's Soccer Q&A :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 4

Kelly Cagle Although Tech’s football team has been highly ranked all season long, the women’s soccer team across the street has been making big headlines of its own, recording three wins over top-20 teams on its way to the highest w…

102. Admission granted - A view from the front-row seats of Tech's ticket office

General Release :: Administration Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 4

Stephen Medley You probably don’t think twice when you walk up to the gates of Lane Stadium and hand the attendant your ticket to get into the game. But as associate ticket manager for Virginia Tech athletics, Stephen Medley knows the…

103. COOL KAT - Former Tech defensive tackle Jim Baron began his professional football career with the AFL's Nashville Kats and ultimately became one of that league's all-time greats

Football :: Where Are They Now? :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 4

Jim Baron If you put together a list of former Virginia Tech football players who have fared well in professional football over the past decade, you’d probably miss a certain defensive tackle who helped anchor Tech’s defensive line …

104. Return to Jacksonville has put a smile back on Wilford's face

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 4

Ernest Wilford is back with his old team in Jacksonville, but is playing a new position - tight end. On Feb. 29, 2008, Ernest Wilford’s life could not have been any better. The former Tech wide receiver was coming off a solid season …

105. Tech Hall of Famer helping his grandson tackle a tough foe

Football :: Beyond the Playing Field :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 4

Photos courtesy of the Cox FamilyVincent Dale Cox, the 6-year-old grandson of former Tech great Carroll Dale, is battling a rare blood disorder and needs a bone marrow transplant, and his grandfather is doing everything he can to help …

106. LIFE SUPPORT - Skills honed in athletics and VCOM's training and support provide opportunities for former Tech student-athletes to pursue dreams of careers in medicine

General Release :: Former Athletes Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 4

Brittany Cook made a name for herself as an outstanding ACC basketball player and now is attending VCOM, with her sights set on becoming a doctor. Two arrived at their individual decisions after injuries in their respective sports led…

107. BODY OF WORK - Cordarrow Thompson has faced a bulked-up list of challenges since arriving at Tech, but shedding weight was easily his biggest

Football :: Football Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 4

Cordarrow Thompson His mother cooked his favorites and heaped the food on his plate, as any good mother does. And like a good son, he cleaned his plate, leaving no morsel or crumb to be scraped into the garbage bin or down the hatch o…

108. Office of Student Life implements a new game plan

General Release :: Student Life :: Reyna Gilbert-Lowry :: Vol. 2 Iss. 4

This year, the Office of Student Life has revised its career development programming in an effort to better assist Virginia Tech student-athletes in reaching their career goals. The office has implemented the “Career Game Plan,” a pr…

109. Bowden strikes a perfect chord in his final season

Football :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 4

Let’s say this about Brent Bowden – he’s certainly no dummy. On the contrary, he’s a rather astute individual. He came to Tech to pursue his dreams, which included playing football and getting his degree, among other things. In …

110. Hokies All-Access an easy way for additional Tech coverage

General Release :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 4

Click here to visit Hokies All-Access A year ago, many Tech fans enjoyed the offerings of ACC Select, a broadband network service that allowed fans to catch ACC events over the Internet. This year, though, that service started prov…

111. Under the boards with Kerri Gardin

Basketball (W) :: Q&A :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 3

Kerri GardinWhile looking ahead to the new basketball season in this issue, a visit by a former women’s great in late September gave us reason to look back. Kerri Gardin (2002-06) was recently in Blacksburg visiting with the coaching s…

112. Celebrating a Silver Anniversary

General Release :: 25 Year's Ago :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 3

113. FRESH WATER - With new swimsuit regulations and a pool of young contributors, the H2Okies approach the upcoming season with optimism

Swimming & Diving :: Swimming and Diving Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 3

Erika Hajnal was an honorable mention All-American as a freshman in the 1,650 freestyle, and returns to headline the Tech women's team this season. Those who have paid any attention at all to the sports world over the past few years a…

114. THROWING HERSELF IN - Julian Johnson's unique talent and perseverance are helping the Hokies to the best season in program history

Soccer (W) :: Women's Soccer Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 3

Julian Johnson“Have you seen the girl with the long throw-in, No. 9?” It was an innocent question, casually asked by a Virginia Tech fan to a Clemson fan at a women’s soccer match on a perfect September evening. The tw…

115. FINDING HIS CALLING - Former Tech tailback James Barber now devotes his life to teaching and ministering to others

Football :: Where Are They Now? :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 3

James Barber Long before the likes of Lee Suggs and Kevin Jones, another tailback showed a propensity for getting into the end zone. These days, though, you have to go all the way out to Oklahoma to find him. James Barber, who sta…

116. Zooming in: A look at the role of Tech's videography staff

General Release :: Administration Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 3

If you’ve ever instinctively glanced up at the videoboard in Lane Stadium to catch a replay of a huge hit, you’re not alone. The videoboard plays a big role in the fan experience, but don’t think that everything magically appears…

117. Sorensen's stellar special teams play keeps him in the NFL

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 3

Photo courtesy of John Reid/The Cleveland BrownsNick Sorensen has played for four NFL teams, but is in his third year with the Cleveland Browns. Nick Sorensen has traveled all over the world, visiting such places as China, Japan, Ital…

118. SUNNY SIDE UP - Cody Grimm's lighthearted attitude makes him popular off the field and helps him thrive on it

Football :: Football Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 3

When things are flying around on the field, Cody Grimm never seems to get rattled, and that demeanor has enabled him to become one of the Hokies' more productive players. The idea itself was simply ingenious. The execution absolute…

119. An in depth look at each player of the women's hoops team

Basketball (W) :: Women's Hoops Profiles :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 3

Lindsay Biggs #20 Class: Senior Position: Guard Height: 5-11 Hometown: Midlothian, Va. Inside the numbers: Started all 30 games a year ago and averaged 12.5 points per game, which ranked second on the team … Nailed 71 3-pointe…

120. An in depth look at each player of the men's hoops team

Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Profiles :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 3

LEWIS WITCHER #21 Class: Senior Position: Power forward Height: 6-9 Weight: 218 Hometown: Rocky Mount, Va. Inside the numbers: Played in 30 games a year ago, starting one and averaging 8.8 minutes per game … Averaged two …

121. Hokies look to right the ship with added scoring punch

Basketball (W) :: Women's Hoops Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 3

Nikki Davis will be Tech's full-time point guard this season, and her attacking style of play should help the team to some higher-scoring games. If Tech head men’s basketball coach Seth Greenberg is excited about the defensive menta…

122. With a lot of experience and talent returning, Hokies again have high hopes

Basketball (M) :: Men's Hoops Preview :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 3

Jeff Allen Though wildly speculated, Seth Greenberg did not move during the offseason. But he certainly changed addresses in one respect over the summer - he moved his basketball program’s headquarters roughly 100 yards down Wash…

123. Keeping up with Compliance

General Release :: Compliance Corner :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 3

The compliance corner is answering questions concerning the governance of our athletics department. Have a question? Please send it to hokipoki@vt.edu and we’ll answer it in upcoming issues. Now, here are a couple of questions that we…

124. Getting defensive the main emphasis for men's hoops squad heading into upcoming season

Basketball (M) :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 3

A conversation about the upcoming basketball campaign with Seth Greenberg leads one to believe that he is exploring a new defensive philosophy this season. Sounds like he doesn’t want his team to pick up the opponents at halfcourt. No…

125. Robinson's race to aid others

Track & Field :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 3

Wayne Robinson helped the Hokies on the court and continues to help the school off it. Age may have robbed him of his quickness, but almost 30 years after graduating from Virginia Tech as one of the best basketball players in school h…

126. Volleyball squad off to best start in program history

Soccer (W) :: Olympic Sports Beat :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 2

Felicia Willoughby was named the MVP of the Virginia Tech Tournament on September 5. A total of six games is a small blip on a 31-game radar screen, but when you win all six of those games, it’s a pretty big deal, especially when it…

127. Celebrating a Silver Anniversary

Football :: 25 Year's Ago :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 2

128. From Blacksburg to the Big Leagues

Baseball :: Wyatt Toregas Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 2

Former Hokie Wyatt Toregas makes good on his goal of playing in the majors Wyatt ToregasPhoto credit Dan Mendlik, Cleveland Indians Wyatt Toregas had the game of his young life on April 21, 2002, a BIG EAST Conference game at Georget…

129. Time heals all for Alex Baden

Soccer (M) :: Men's Soccer Spotlight :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 2

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130. Dolphins snap up former Tech center Grove in the offseason

Football :: Hokies in the Pros :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 2

Jake Grove spent five years in Oakland, but has changed addresses this summer, moving to Miami to play for the Dolphins. Former Tech center Jake Grove may have spent the past five seasons in the NFL. He may have moved locales over the…

131. Padro Phillips, The Wind-Up Man

Football :: Where Are They Now? :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 2

Former defensive tackle Padro Phillips got the crowd involved during his playing days at Tech and has gone on to make a career out of helping others. Padro PhillipsFor all the high school teachers out there who often wonder whether they…

132. Richard Graham - behind the facemask

Football :: Football Q&A :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 2

It’s been said before. When an offensive lineman messes up, it’s glaringly obvious. But when he successfully does his job, you never even notice he’s there. That’s why it’s the most unheralded position on the football field. So…

133. Andre Smith - One Fine Catch

Football :: Football Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 2

The lure of Tech’s bucolic surroundings helped the Hokies hook Andre Smith, and he has used his outdoor hobbies to escape from a difficult past and become a solid contributor on the field. He might be the last person one would exp…

134. Hokies fall in season opener - and hope history repeats itself

Football :: Football Game Recap :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 2

Ryan Williams was a bright spot for the Hokies, rushing for 71 yards and scoring two touchdowns against Alabama.For those distraught over the Hokies’ season-opening 34-24 loss to the No. 5 Crimson Tide of Alabama, they need only to loo…

135. An apple a day - Amy Freel talks about her role as the Hokies' sports nutritionist

General Release :: Administration Feature :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 2

Amy FreelThose who wish to be successful Division I student-athletes have a lot to concentrate on: weight lifting, conditioning, practicing, team meetings, watching film – not to mention their class schedules and their studies. But som…

136. Keeping up with Compliance

General Release :: Compliance Corner :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 2

The compliance corner is changing its format this year. Instead of educating on what we do, as we did last year, we want to hear from you and answer your questions concerning the governance of our athletics department. Have a question? P…

137. After long wait, Waldron anxious to give Hokies a leg up on competition

Football :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 2

The last time he kicked a field goal in an actual game, he hadn’t even graduated from high school. He hadn’t even gone to his senior prom. He barely had his driver’s license. Heck, the last time he kicked a field goal in a game,…

138. Six to be inducted into the Tech Sports Hall of Fame

General Release :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 2

Six to be inducted into the Tech Sports Hall of Fame A former head coach and former student-athletes from five different sports make up the 2009 class selected for the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. The six inductees include: …

139. Your Attention, Please - With the women's cross country team set for a rebuilding year, the men's team aims to make headlines

Cross Country :: Cross Country Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 1

Senior Devin Cornwall is expected to lead the pack again in 2009.It’s not often that a team can make program history and go largely unnoticed for it, but that’s what happened to the Virginia Tech men’s cross country team last seaso…

140. Under the radar? - Tech volleyball exploded onto the scene early last year before falling back to earth, so what's in store for 2009?

Volleyball :: Volleyball Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 1

Felicia Willoughby In mid-July, FOX Sports came to Blacksburg to film “getting-to-know” interviews for ACC All Access, a weekly television series that provides insight into the world of Atlantic Coast Conference sports. Among the …

141. A learning experience like no other - After a summer in Vietnam, Robin Chidester returns to the Hokies aiming to help them build on last year's tremendous season

Soccer (W) :: Women's Soccer Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 1

Robib Chidester poses with some of the children she helped coach over the summer in Vietnam. It was another blisteringly hot day in rural Vietnam, and Robin Chidester reached down for what she thought, or at least hoped, was a piece o…

142. Gettin' Down to 'Briz'ness - Mike Brizendine talks about his new job as Tech's head men's soccer coach and previews the 2009 season

Soccer (M) :: Men's Soccer Preview :: Matt Kovatch :: Vol. 2 Iss. 1

Mike Brizendine On June 2, Oliver Weiss abruptly and unexpectedly resigned from his post as the head men’s soccer coach at Virginia Tech. Nine days later, on June 11, longtime assistant Mike Brizendine was promoted to the vacant spo…

143. Taking a look at each position on the team

Football :: Position-by-Position Preview :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 1

Taylor anchors the QB spot as a returning starter Tyrod Taylor For the first time in several years, there is an established pecking order at the quarterback position, and a lot of the Hokies’ hopes for the 2009 season hinge on th…

144. Tech AD Addresses Important Topics Concerning Athletics

General Release :: Administration Feature :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 1

Virginia Tech is entering its sixth year as a member of the ACC with three championships in football and 10 overall league titles. As usual, the department continues to invest for future success, and we sat down with Jim Weaver, Tech…

145. HUMBLE BEGINNINGS - Kam Chancellor survived childhood in a rough Norfolk neighborhood and wants to help young kids there do the same

Football :: Football Spotlight :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 1

Kam Chancellor wants to play in the NFL and then use his salary to rebuild an old Boys and Girls Club in a rugged area of his hometown. The shabby building sits on the corner of a crime-infested neighborhood known as Park Place in the…

146. Celebrating a Silver Anniversary

Football :: 25 Year's Ago :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 1

In the spring of 1984, Doug Waters started the Hokie Huddler, a publication devoted to the coverage of VT athletics. The publication has changed names and formats over the course of 25 years, and this year, we want to celebrate the silve…

147. Tech's Student-Athletes Haul in Many Accolades

General Release :: Student Life :: Reyna Gilbert-Lowry :: Vol. 2 Iss. 1

Sara Smith and Drew Weaver departed this spring as two of the most decorated student-athletes ever to compete at Virginia Tech. The summer hasn’t slowed down academic success and recognition for Virginia Tech student-athletes. Since…

148. Five Football Players to Watch in 2009

Football :: From the Editor's Desk :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 1

The polls show Barack Obama’s popularity gravitating toward Earth, the nation skeptical on health care reform, and people generally apathetic on Sonia Sotomayor. But for those with no interest in politics (or with a general disdain fo…

149. News & Notes

Football :: VT News and Notes :: Jimmy Robertson :: Vol. 2 Iss. 1

Tech to meet Boise State at FedEx Field Virginia Tech’s 2010 football schedule incurred some changes recently, as the Hokies took advantage of another opportunity to play at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Tech will be playing Bois…