Virginia Tech Tames Tigers in Cassell Coliseum 70-59
On a snowy day in the hills of southwest Virginia, the Hokies were at hard at work trying to separate themselves from the rest of the pack in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Hokies needed to beat a top 50 team in the RPI to give their March Madness resume a boost. They did just that, defeating a talented Clemson Tigers team 70-59.
If you happen to be a shooting coach, you probably would have a hard time watching this game. In fact, the Hokies set a school record for the worst shooting half in school history. They shot just 15.4-percent in the first half, making just 4-26 shots.
Signing Day Report: A Look at the Hokies 2010 Recruiting Class (Part 3)
In part three of this article we will analyze the next six members of the 2010 Virginia Tech recruiting class (here's the link to Virginia Tech 2010 Recruiting Class part 2 and Virginia Tech 2010 Recruiting Class Part 1 ). Those included in this edition are Jerome Lewis, Zack McCray, Theron Norman, Dominique Patterson, Tahrick Peak, and De'Antre Rhodes.
So without further adieu, let's dive into the analysis.
VT vs Boise St at FedEx; National Signing Day
The worst kept secret in college football scheduling was revealed today at Redskins.com, and that is the movement of the 2010 Virginia Tech vs Boise State football game at FedEx Field in Landover, MD from what was October 2nd to Labor Day (September 6th). This is no surprise to me, as ESPN seems to each year go trolling for big out of conference match ups it can move, feature, and advertise the hell out of for months and the Hokies are often willing parters (and generally mutually benefactors).
There's banter on the blogs and forums as to if this is a good or bad thing for the Hokies. I'm mostly excited thinking back to September 2004 and the environment in that stadium the night Virginia Tech played USC.
Hurricanes Disrupts Hokies As Tech loses 82-75 in Miami
From the opening tip, the Hokies looked rather stale and lethargic. There was poor defense, no movement on offense, and a transition game that was non-existent for most of the game. But despite all of that, Miami managed to win this game more so than the Hokies losing it.
The Hurricanes shot 70-percent in the first half and finished the game shooting 63-percent, which was their best mark on the season so far. Tech managed to shoot better than they normally do but just couldn’t match the Hurricanes on the offensive end.
Virginia Tech Uses Last Minute Comback To Beat UVA 76-71 in Overtime
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thrilling overtime victory, the Hokies learned what it meant to be truly lucky. Coming from a team and program that has had it’s share of devastating losses and 40-foot three pointers, this seasons has become a breath of fresh air to a fanbase who only knows that of heart-breaking defeat.
Of course, “luck” can mean different things to different people but to me “luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” The Hokies came in with a good gameplan and were able to use that gameplan when it mattered most.
Predicting The Next Ten Years of Virginia Tech Football
Virginia Tech entered this past decade patiently waiting the outcome of their tango with the Florida State Seminoles in the 2000 Sugar Bowl. The Hokies left the decade celebrating a monumental win over an over-matched SEC opponent in the Chick-Fil-A bowl.
A lot can change in ten years, just ask Bobby Bowden who came in as potential National Champions and left unemployed. However, for the Hokies not much did change. They entered the 2000 season with the hopes of winning the school’s first National Championship and when Tech beat the Tennessee Volunteers on December 31st, the Hokie faithful were still having those conversations. The Hokies did switch conferences in 2004 and are on an unbelievable streak of consecutive ten-win seasons. But, for an expectations point, the Hokies are on the same level they were when this past decade began.
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Hokies Escape Boston College with A One Point Win
A big first half lead, a second half rally, and a game that was still in doubt with just five seconds left are all common signs that the Hokies are playing basketball this year. The Hokies entered the contest with Boston College on Saturday, desperately needing a win to avoid falling to 1-3 in the ACC. Although the Hokies struggled in the 2nd half, they found a few points in the final minute to pull out a squeaker, beating the Eagles 63-62.
Signing Day Report: A Look at the Hokies 2010 Recruiting Class (Part Two)
In part two of this article we will analyze the next five members of the 2010 Virginia Tech recruiting class (here's the link to the Virginia Tech Recruiting Report Part 1). Those included in this edition are Kyle Fuller, Laurence Gibson, Derrick Hopkins, Brian Laiti, Mark Leal.
So without further adieu, let's dive into the analysis.
Hand Ringing Over Pre-Season Ranking Can Start Now
I was reading a post about Penn State Football at PennStateCentral.com which pointed to SI.com and their oh so immediate gratification pre-season ranking of college football for 2010. You can start too early. As expected, the Hokies are ranked pretty high and likely will be that way in a lot of polls. Expectations will be cranked up pretty high
There are some interesting things about their poll as well, including several of Virginia Tech's big opponents in 2010.
Inconsistent Play Dooms Hokies In 63-58 Loss To FSU
For some reason, the city of Tallahassee has been very unkind to the Hokies in Tech’s two moneymaking sports. The last time either the Tech football team or the Men’s basketball team won in Tallahassee, was back before I was born in February of 1990. Since that win, Tech is just 2-11 against the Noles on the hardwood.
Saturday night would prove once again that the Hokies are just cursed inside Florida States Tucker Center. Malcolm Delaney struggled from the floor, forcing up shots since none of his teammates could find a way to get open. Dorenzo Hudson had a solid night but both he and Delaney turned the ball over five times.
