Hokies Journal: April 4, 2010 - April 10, 2010
Virginia Tech readies for spring scrimmage
Happy Friday to y'all. Now here are the morning links. First, we'll start with a little snippet from Norm Wood of the Newport News Daily Press. At the bottom of his blog entry about Virginia Tech's miniscrimmage on Wednesday, he...
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April 9, 2010; 9:00 AM ET |
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Virginia Tech baseball building, ranked in top 25
Virginia Tech's baseball team is ranked in the top 25, according to Baseball America, for the first time since 1992. The Hokies have two potential first-round draft picks and could be headed to the 64-team championship tournament. But it took...
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April 8, 2010; 12:10 PM ET |
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Virginia Tech baseball 'legitimately good'
Happy Thursday to you all, and hopefully you'll get some time to enjoy the Master's. It's a tradition unlike any other, you know. But now, here's some Virginia Tech reading. First, let's start on the baseball diamond. Virginia Tech is...
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April 8, 2010; 9:00 AM ET |
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No looking back, Jason Worilds preps for NFL draft
At Virginia Tech's first spring practice last week, Jason Worilds stood on the sideline and watched as his former teammates took the field. He said it felt different watching them practice, but he has no regrets about his decision to...
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April 7, 2010; 3:50 PM ET |
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Linebackers are source of concern for Hokies
Middle of the work week. Here's some reading to help get you over the Wednesday hump. Virginia Tech is trying to replace an nearly irreplaceable component to its defense, Cody Grimm. Can the Hokies do it? "Cody Grimm, those guys...
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April 7, 2010; 8:45 AM ET |
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Poll: Most interesting story of Hokies' spring?
Each spring brings new questions to almost any college football team, but a week into April practices, Virginia Tech has its share of compelling issues on the horizon. There are major issues on defense, which is inexperienced and trying to...
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April 6, 2010; 2:40 PM ET |
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Virginia Tech tries to replace Cody Grimm
How do you replace an irreplaceable contributor? That is the riddle Virginia Tech will try to solve in filling in for linebacker Cody Grimm. Grimm originally came to Blacksburg as a walk-on, but left fondly remembered by Hokies fans. Despite...
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April 6, 2010; 12:15 PM ET |
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Talking quarterbacks at Virginia Tech
Happy Tuesday. Here are your morning links. Kyle Tucker of the Norfolk Virginian Pilot takes a look at Virginia Tech's Tyrod Taylor and other quarterbacks in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He also has a Q&A with quarterbacks coach Mike O'Cain,...
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April 6, 2010; 10:00 AM ET |
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Bud Foster has to rebuild Virginia Tech's defense
Virginia Tech's Bud Foster has earned a reputation as one of the nation's top defensive coordinators for ensuring the Hokies' defense is not just strong, but often ranked among the top in the country. But the 2010 season could be...
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April 5, 2010; 2:15 PM ET |
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Ryan Williams, superstar for Virginia Tech
From his flashy Nikes to his dazzling play on the field, running back Ryan Williams has fittingly played the role of star for Virginia Tech. In the offseason, in fact, he had "Superstar" tattooed across the front of his upper...
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April 5, 2010; 11:15 AM ET |
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Virginia Tech baseball gets big win vs. FSU
Let's get started on this Monday morning. Here's the reading. As Virginia Tech's spring practice continues, one of the biggest stories has been, and will be, the move of Josh Oglesby to fullback from running back. Kyle Tucker of the...
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April 5, 2010; 9:00 AM ET |
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