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ASSISTING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOTAL PERSON
Wide receiver Marcus Davis, who graduated in May 2012, is one of 17 football seniors on track to receive their degrees this year.
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54 Nick Becton
2012 SENIORS
Spring 2012 Graduate
40 Wiley Brown Fall 2012 Graduate
18 D.J. Coles
7 Marcus Davis
29 Scott Demler
9 Randall Dunn
Fall 2012 Graduate
Spring 2012 Graduate
Spring 2013 Graduate
Spring 2012 Graduate
83 Corey Fuller
48 George George
43 Jeron Gouveia-Winslow
56 Antoine Hopkins
Fall 2012 Graduate
Spring 2012 Graduate
Summer 2012 Graduate
Spring 2012 Graduate
86 Eric Martin
71 Vinston Painter
45 Joey Phillips
11 Dyrell Roberts
Summer 2012 Graduate
Spring 2012 Graduate
Summer 2012 Graduate
Spring 2012 Graduate
25 Martin Scales
51 Bruce Taylor
28 Alonzo Tweedy
67 Michael Via
Fall 2012 Graduate
Spring 2012 Graduate
Spring 2012 Graduate
Spring 2012 Graduate
2012 Schedule orange effect Sept. 3 Georgia Tech
(Monday, ESPN, 8 pm)
(FedExField, Landover, MD)
8 austin Peay white effect 15 at Pittsburgh (Noon) 22 bowling green Military appreciation 29 vs. Cincinnati Oct. 6 at North Carolina 13 DUKE Homecoming/maroon effect 20 at Clemson Nov. 1 at Miami (Thursday, ESPN) 8 florida state
(Thursday, ESPN)
17 at Boston College 24 virginia
Dec. 1 ACC Championship
Coastal vs. Atlantic Champions (Charlotte, NC)
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Contents & Credits 2012 Outlook Rosters................................................... 6-7 2012 Outlook........................................ 8-14 Depth Chart............................................. 15 Lettermen/Returning Starters..................... 15 Meet the Football Staff Frank Beamer.......................................18-21 Billy Hite................................................. 22 Jim Cavanaugh......................................... 23 Coaching Staff......................................24-34 Associate Athletics Director John Ballein...... 35 Football Support Staff............................... 36 Videography Staff..................................... 37 Meet the Hokies Pronunciation Guide.................................. 41 Player Profiles......................................40-84 Hokie Newcomers..................................85-89 Walk-ons at Virginia Tech........................... 90 Student services Academic Support Services......................... 92 Student Life............................................. 93 Athletic Performance Strength & Conditioning...................94-95 Sport Psychology................................. 96. Sports Nutrition................................... 96 Sports Medicine....................................97-98 Head Impact Research............................... 98 2011 Season Review Tech in the 2011 NCAA Rankings................. 99 Season in Review.....................................100 2011 Start Chart......................................100 Game-by-Game Box Scores.................. 101-103 ACC Championship Game...........................104 Sugar Bowl Box Score...............................104 2011 Superlatives....................................105 2011 Statistics................................. 106-107 History & The Record Book Scoring........................................... 110-111 Tech’s NCAA Marks....................................111 Rushing........................................... 112-113 Passing..................................................114 Receiving...............................................115 Total Offense...........................................116 Interceptions..........................................117 Punt Returns...........................................118 Kickoff Returns........................................119
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Editor - Dave Smith Assistant Editor - Bryan Johnston Graphic Designers - Anne Panella, with help from Stacey Wells (covers) and Dave Knachel (divider pages) Photography Coordinator - Dave Knachel Production Manager - Anne Panella Contributors - Larry Hincker and staff of the University Relations Office, Jim Rodriguez, Kelly Shuman, Jimmy Robertson, Bill Roth, Damian Salas, Donna Smith, Annemarie Cole, Pamela Linkous, Doug Kern Printing - Southern Printing Co., of Blacksburg, Va.
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Punting & Place-kickers............................120 Team Defense..........................................121 Individual Records...................................122 Team Records..........................................123 Season Records................................. 124-125 Miscellaneous Records..............................125 Last Time/Longest Yards...........................126 Lettermen Since 1932........................ 127-131 Hokie All-Americans.......................... 132-134 Tech’s National Award Winners...................135 Retired Numbers & Jerseys........................136 Year-by-Year Scores........................... 137-141 Tech Coaching Records..............................141 Record vs. All Opponents...........................142 Tech and the AP Rankings.........................143 BeamerBall...................................... 144-145 Blocked Kicks Under Beamer......................146 Tech’s Bowl History........................... 147-149 Tech’s Bowl Results..................................149 Football Team Awards...............................150 Lane Stadium/Stadium Records........... 151-153 Hokies in the Pros Hokies in the Pros............................. 156-158 Tech Players in the NFL Draft.....................159 Super Bowl/Pro Bowl Hokies......................160 The ACC & Opponents The Atlantic Coast Conference....................162 ACC Team Rankings/Honors........................163 ACC/Opponents Composite Schedule............164 Tech Travel Accommodations......................164 2012-2013 Bowl Information.....................165 Opponents’ Quick Facts & Media Info..........166 Series vs. 2012 Opponents.........................167 NCAA Compliance.....................................168 Media Information The University.................................. 170-171 President Charles Steger............................172 Director of Athletics Jim Weaver.................173 Athletics Staff Directory..................... 174-176 Athletics Management Staff................ 174-175 Athletic Fund (Hokie Club)........................177 Monogram Club........................................177 IMG College..................................... 178-179 Athletics Communications Staff..................180 Media Information............................ 181-183 Driving Directions and Parking...................182 Media Center Map.....................................183 Keeping Up With the Hokies......................184
Photo Credits - Pictures on the covers of this year’s Virginia Tech Football Media Guide were taken by Dave Knachel, coordinator of photography for Athletics Communications and Michael Shroyer. Knachel provided most of the photographs inside the book with assistance from Shroyer, Woody Veasey and Brittany Tatum. Other photographic contributors include Ivan Morozov, Gene Dalton, John Cook, Jack Gaking and Wayne Scarberry of The Roanoke Times, Bill Setliff, Jim Baninger, Jim Hudelson, David Silverman, Tom Wolf, Robert L. Smith, Damian Salas, Tyler Henderson, Scott Cunningham, Dan Grogan, J.C. Ridley, Frank DiBrango, Lee Coleman, Harry Scull, Jr., Pro Football Hall of Fame, NFL Communications, Jennifer Bolling of Picsee Studio, and the photographers of Virginia Tech Visual Communications. The NFL photos by various photographers were provided by NFL teams. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or political affiliation. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Equal Employment Affirmative Action Office, 336 Burruss Hall, Blacksburg, VA, 24061-0216 or call (540) 231-7500
2012 Quick facts Location: Blacksburg, Va. Founded: 1872 Enrollment: Approximately 31,000 full-time students President: Dr. Charles W. Steger Director of Athletics: Jim Weaver Office Phone: (540) 231-3977 Faculty Athletics Representative: Dr. Larry Killough Ticket Manager: Sandy Smith Office Phone: (540) 231-6731 Nickname: Hokies Colors: Chicago maroon and burnt orange Conference: Atlantic Coast (Coastal Division) Football Began: 1892 All-Time Football Record: 690-434-46 (118 seasons) Stadium: Lane Stadium/Worsham Field
Capacity: 65,632 Turf: natural grass (Patriot Bermuda) Head Coach: Frank Beamer (Virginia Tech, ’69) Best Way To Contact: Through Athletics Communications Office Beamer’s Record at Tech: 209-98-2 (25 years) Beamer’s Overall Record: 251-121-4 (31 years) Hokies’ 2011 Record: 11-3 including Allstate Sugar Bowl Final Ranking: 17th (Coaches) 21st (AP) Conference Record (Finish): 7-1 (1st in ACC Coastal) Offensive System: Multiple Defensive System: 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 42 Lettermen Lost: 21 Starters Returning: 12 Starters Lost: 10 (not including kickers) Tech Athletics on the Internet: www.hokiesports.com Tech Football on Twitter: @VT_Football
What Is a Hokie?
That’s a frequently asked question in Virginia Tech athletics, and the answer leads all the way back to 1896 when Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College changed its name to Virginia Polytechnic Institute. With the change came the necessity for writing a new cheer, and a contest for that purpose was held by the student body. Senior O.M. Stull won first prize for his “Hokie” yell which is still used today. Later, when asked if “Hokie” had any special meaning, Stull explained the word was solely the product of his imagination and was used only as an attention-getter for his yell. It soon became a nickname for all Virginia Tech teams and those people loyal to Tech athletics. The official school colors – Chicago maroon and burnt orange – also were introduced in 1896. They were chosen because they made a “unique combination” not worn elsewhere at the time.
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The HokieBird – Virginia Tech’s lovable mascot
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No. 52 87 64 13 19 54 32 55 8 40 82 2 4 18 42 7 29 41 9 39 24 1 79 61 83 17 99 48 63 70 43 22 12 97 46 20 56 98 34 80 47 6 92 88 30 96 86 95 74 90 71 81
Name Nick Acree Dewayne Alford Matt Arkema Boye Aromire Kevin Asante Logan Baker Tyler Barfield Nick Becton Riley Beiro Brent Benedict 5 Detrick Bonner Michael Branthover Wiley Brown 2/3 Nick Bush Willie Byrn Chris Caver Michael Cole J.C. Coleman D.J. Coles 2 J.R. Collins Marcus Davis Scott Demler Derek DiNardo Randall Dunn Daniel Dyer Tariq Edwards Antone Exum Caleb Farris Darian Fisher Corey Fuller 4 Kyle Fuller Greg Gaddell James Gayle George George Laurence Gibson 1 Jake Goins Conor Goulding Jeron Gouveia-Winslow Tony Gregory Trey Gresh Kris Harley Griffin Hite Justus Hoffmann Michael Holmes Antoine Hopkins Derrick Hopkins Carl Jackson Kyshoen Jarrett Ethan Keyserling Demitri Knowles Brian Laiti Mark Leal Luther Maddy Ryan Malleck Donaldven Manning Marcus Mapp Corey Marshall Eric Martin Zack McCray David Mellstrom Andrew Miller Dadi Nicolas Vinston Painter Duan Perez-Means
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Pos. OT DE OG FS/ROV SE LS OG OT FB OG FS P/PK OLB CB FL CB ROV TB SE DE FL P LB TE TB LB CB C/OG OT SE CB TB DE TE OG OT K OLB TB QB DT FB FB TB DT DT CB ROV P FL LB QB DT TE CB OT DT TE DE FL C DE OT TE
Ht. 6-5 6-3 6-3 6-0 5-11 5-11 6-1 6-6 5-9 6-5 6-0 5-8 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-6 6-1 5-7 6-3 6-2 6-4 5-11 6-0 6-2 5-9 6-2 6-0 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-0 5-10 6-4 6-4 6-6 6-5 5-9 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-0 5-11 6-1 5-11 6-1 6-0 5-8 5-10 6-2 6-0 6-3 6-0 6-1 6-4 5-9 6-4 6-1 6-2 6-5 6-0 6-4 6-2 6-6 6-4
Wt. 299 229 285 196 181 222 309 328 232 311 186 187 207 177 179 170 200 176 216 252 228 201 215 244 198 232 219 310 274 191 181 199 250 264 312 291 183 212 179 213 283 229 261 208 318 305 182 188 205 174 223 212 288 250 155 297 250 264 245 175 300 223 304 235
Cl. r-So. Fr. r-So. So. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Jr. r-Sr. r-So. r-So. r-So. So. r-Sr. r-Fr. r-So. r-So. r-Fr. Fr. Sr. r-Jr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-So. r-Sr. r-So. r-Jr. r-Jr. So. r-Jr. r-Sr. Jr. r-So. r-Jr. r-Sr. r-So. r-Fr. r-So. r-Sr. r-Jr. r-So. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Sr. Jr. r-So. So. r-So. r-Fr. r-So. r-So. r-Fr. So. Fr. r-Fr. So. Sr. r-So. r-Fr. r-Jr. r-Fr. r-Sr. r-So.
Hometown King William, Va. Suffolk, Va, Midlothian, Va. Washington, D.C. Charlotte, N.C. Lebanon, Va. Herndon, Va. Wilmington, N.C. McLean, Va. Jacksonville, Fla. McDonough, Ga. Dayton, Md. Brandywine, Md. Lebanon, Va. Virginia Beach, Va. Hampton, Va. Roanoke, Va. Chesapeake, Va. Maidens, Va. Stafford, Va. Virginia Beach, Va. Washington Crossing, Pa. Virginia Beach, Va. Virginia Beach, Va. Salem, Va. Cheraw, S.C. Glen Allen, Va. Lexington, Va. Virginia Beach, Va. Baltimore, Md. Baltimore, Md. Vienna, Va. Hampton, Va. Salem, Va. Sierra Vista, Ariz. Midlothian, Va. Naples, Fla. Ashburn, Va. Virginia Beach, Va. Blacksburg, Va. Indianapolis, Ind. Blacksburg, Va. Raleigh, N.C. Harrisonburg, Va. Highland Springs, Va. Highland Springs, Va. Tyrone, Ga. Tannersville, Pa. Chapel Hill, N.C. Lynchburg, Va. Fairfax Station, Va. Greenacres, Fla. Delray Beach, Fla. Point Pleasant, N.J. Miami, Fla. Painter, Va. Petersburg, Va. Woodbridge, Va. Forest, Va. Purcellville, Va. Bassett, Va. Delray Beach, Fla. Norfolk, Va. Richmond, Va.
High School Fork Union Nansemond River Midlothian H.D. Woodson Mallard Creek Lebanon Westfield New Hanover McLean The Bolles School Luelia DeMatha Thomas Stone Lebanon First Colonial Hampton Cave Spring Oscar Smith Goochland Brooke Point Ocean Lakes The Hun School Cox Ocean Lakes Salem Marlboro County Deep Run Rockbridge First Colonial Woodlawn Mount St. Joseph Bishop O’Connell Bethel Salem Buena Manchester Gulf Coast Stone Bridge First Colonial Blacksburg Warren Central Blacksburg Millbrook Harrisonburg Highland Springs Highland Springs Woodward Academy East Stroudsburg South East Chapel Hill Liberty Christian Robinson Atlantic Atlantic Point Pleasant Borough Miami Central Nandua Dinwiddie C.D. Hylton Brookville Loudoun Valley Bassett Atlantic Maury Hermitage
No. Name vl Pos. Ht. 45 Joey Phillips 2 FB 5-11 33 Darius Redman - TE 6-3 44 Christian Reeves - SE 6-3 11 Dyrell Roberts 3 SE 6-2 Brian Rody - QB 6-6 Scott Rolin - FS 5-9 91 Matt Roth - DE 6-2 25 Martin Scales 2 TB 5-11 T.J. Shaw - QB 6-0 69 Mark Shuman - OT 6-7 85 E.L. Smiling - SE 6-3 65 Joe St. Germain - LS 6-0 Lukas Stump - LS 5-11 51 Bruce Taylor 2 LB 6-2 93 Justin Taylor 1 - DE 6-2 Maurice Taylor - TB 5-8 3 Logan Thomas 2 QB 6-6 Josh Trimble - LB 5-11 28 Alonzo Tweedy 3 OLB 6-2 58 Jack Tyler 2 LB 5-11 37 Ronny Vandyke - OLB 6-3 67 Michael Via 2 OT 6-7 76 David Wang 1 OG 6-1 D.J. Ward - LB 5-11 Ross Ward - DT 6-3 36 Chase Williams 1 LB 6-1 66 Tyrel Wilson 2 DE 6-1 1 Also attended Hargrave Military Academy (Va.) 2 Also attended Fork Union Military Academy (Va.) 3 Also attended Duquesne 4 Also ran track at the University of Kansas 5 Also attended the University of Georgia
Wt. 233 257 210 188 221 176 236 226 170 322 204 216 202 253 253 169 262 200 189 230 215 283 286 227 303 224 220
Cl. r-Sr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Sr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Sr. r-Fr. r-So. r-So. r-So. r-So. r-Sr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Jr. r-Fr. r-Sr. r-Jr. r-Fr. r-Sr. r-Jr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-So. r-Jr.
Hometown Blacksburg, Va. Washington, D.C. McDonough, Ga. Smithfield, Va. Ashburn, Va. Ashburn, Va. St. Augustine, Fla. Martinsville, Va. Rocky Mount, Va. Fork Union, Va. Stafford, Va. Los Alamitos, Calif. Stephens City, Va. Riceboro, Ga. Norwood, N.C. Dillwyn, Va. Lynchburg, Va. Ashburn, Va. Richmond, Va. Oakton, Va. Lorton, Va. McLeansville, N.C. Ashburn, Va. Elizabeth City, N.C. Virginia Beach, Va. Leesburg, Va. Hampton, Va.
High School Blacksburg H.D. Woodson Eagles Landing Christian Smithfield Stone Bridge Briar Woods Nease Bassett Franklin County Fork Union Brooke Point Mater Dei Sherando Myrtle Beach (S.C.) South Stanly Buckingham County Brookville Bishop O’Connell Hermitage Oakton South County Northeast Guilford Stone Bridge Northeastern Kellam Loudoun County Hampton
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football recruiting class Name Woody Baron Joel Caleb Deon Clarke Augie Conte Seth Dooley Trey Edmunds Ken Ekanem Desmond Frye Der’Woun Greene Drew Harris Mark Irick Dakota Jackson Jarontay Jones Chris Mangus Dahman McKinnon Brenden Motley Donovan Riley Alston Smith Thomas Smith Joshua Stanford Adam Taraschke Davion Tookes Devin Vandyke Jack Willenbrock Nigel Williams Jerome Wright
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Wt. 258 205 200 265 230 200 240 175 175 220 185 250 240 180 210 195 190 270 200 180 270 165 205 260 270 220
Cl. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.
Hometown Nashville, Tenn. Midlothian, Va. Richmond, Va. Richmond, Va. Salem, Va. Danville, Va. Centreville, Va. Chester, Va. Portsmouth, Va. Downingtown, Pa. St. Matthews, S.C. Roanoke, Va. Lithonia, Ga. Raleigh, N.C. Hope Mills, N.C. Christiansburg, Va. Reistertown, Md. Virginia Beach, Va. Williamsburg, Va. Lithonia, Ga. Fredericksburg, Va. Fairburn, Ga. Lorton, Va. Glenmoore, Pa. Richmond, Va. Richmond, Va.
High School Brentwood Academy Clover Hill L.C. Bird Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Glenvar Dan River Centreville Thomas Dale Woodrow Wilson Downingtown East Calhoun County Northside Stephenson Broughton South View Christiansburg Baltimore Poly Cox Lafayette Martin Luther King Riverbend Creekside South County Downingtown East Benedictine Highland Springs
1 Antone Exum.............. CB 2 Michael Cole............. ROV 3 Logan Thomas.............QB 4 J.C. Coleman............... TB 6 Mark Leal...................QB 7 Marcus Davis................FL 8 Detrick Bonner.............FS 9 Randall Dunn...............TE 11 Dyrell Roberts ............ SE 12 Trey Gresh..................QB 13 Boye Aromire .......FS/ROV 17 Kyle Fuller.................. CB 18 D.J. Coles................... SE 19 Kevin Asante............... SE 20 Michael Holmes........... TB 22 Tony Gregory............... TB 24 Tariq Edwards.............. LB 25 Martin Scales.............. TB 28 Alonzo Tweedy.......... OLB 29 Scott Demler................. P 30 Donaldven Manning...... CB 32 Riley Beiro.................. FB 33 Darius Redman.............TE 34 Kyshoen Jarrett......... ROV 36 Chase Williams............ LB 37 Ronny Vandyke.......... OLB 39 Daniel Dyer ................ TB 40 Wiley Brown.............. OLB 41 Derek DiNardo............. LB 42 J.R. Collins ................ DE 43 Jeron Gouveia-Winslow.. OLB 44 Christian Reeves.......... SE 45 Joey Phillips............... FB 46 Griffin Hite................. FB 47 Brian Laiti ................. LB 48 George George..............TE 51 Bruce Taylor................ LB 52 Nick Acree.................. OT 54 Nick Becton ............... OT 55 Brent Benedict............ OG 56 Antoine Hopkins.......... DT 58 Jack Tyler................... LB 61 Darian Fisher .............. OT 63 Laurence Gibson.......... OG 64 Matt Arkema............... OG 65 Joe St. Germain............LS 66 Tyrel Wilson................ DE 67 Michael Via................. OT 69 Mark Shuman.............. OT 70 Jake Goins ................. OT 71 Vinston Painter........... OT 74 Andrew Miller ............... C 76 David Wang................. OG 79 Caleb Farris..............C/OG 80 Demitri Knowles...........FL 81 Duan Perez-Means.........TE 82 Willie Byrn...................FL 83 Corey Fuller................ SE 85 E.L. Smiling................ SE 86 Eric Martin ..................TE 87 Dewayne Alford........... DE 88 Ryan Malleck................TE 90 Dadi Nicolas................ DE 91 Matt Roth................... DE 92 Luther Maddy ............. DT 93 Justin Taylor............... DE. 95 Zack McCray................ DE 96 Corey Marshall ............ DT 97 Kris Harley.................. DT 98 Derrick Hopkins........... DT 99 James Gayle................ DE
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2012 Numerical Roster
offensive line HEADLINES Key Losses: tackle Blake DeChristopher; tackle Andrew Lanier; guard Jaymes Brooks; guard Greg Nosal Key Returnees: center Andrew Miller Tech lost four players who started every game over the past two seasons. Redshirt junior Andrew Miller started 14 games at center last fall and began taking over a leadership role up front during spring practice. Point of Interest: Brent Benedict came out of spring practice on top at right guard but the job is not quite locked up yet. Caleb Farris and Laurence Gibson will still have a say in the matter come August. Player to Watch: If redshirt senior Michael Via can bounce back from his ACL surgery of last winter, he could give the offensive line a tremendous boost. Via has the ability to help provide the depth the Hokies are in need of at the tackle positions.
LEFT TACKLE
Nick Becton (r-Sr.) – Becomes an anchor guy after splitting time the past two seasons … Has all the tools to play at that level … Gives you the protection aspect with his size and long arms … Coaches want him to be a leader for the offensive line. Mark Shuman (r-So.) – Was the best backup at tackle during the spring … Possesses the size and athletic ability for the position, but has been slowed by injuries … Must continue working to improve … Getting him healthy and ready is a focal point.
LEFT GUARD
David Wang (r-Jr.) – Moved into the starting position during the spring and was named the offensive player who had an exceptional spring … A physical player who is ready to play after missing the past two seasons due to injuries … Coaches feel his technique is the best they have had at the position. Matt Arkema (r-So.) – Was much improved during the spring … Will be a top backup and perhaps a spare starter at guard … Could also fill in at center if needed … Has good skills and athletic ability … Will have an important role along the line.
CENTer
Andrew Miller (r-Jr.) – Is now the Hokies’ most experienced lineman after starting all 14 games last fall … Helped bring the line together during spring practice … A tough, hard-nosed player with excellent ability … Must continue to be a leader during the summer … Will be a big factor in how the line does when the season rolls around. Caleb Farris (So.) – Will be the top backup at center this fall but will also get a shot at the starting right guard duties when practice resumes … Has shown maturity and toughness … Combines good footwork with solid technique … Gives the Hokies some versatility. Michael Via (r-Sr.) – A talented and valuable player who has been plagued by injuries … Joins Andrew Miller as the only current Tech offensive linemen with a collegiate start … Played most of last season with a torn ACL … Missed spring workouts … Can play any of the line positions … Coaches will see where he can best help the team.
RIGHT GUARD
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Andrew Miller
Brent Benedict (r-So.) – Heads into August as the leading candidate for the starting spot … Has great work habits … Is ready to go in the run game but still needs to improve in the pass protection phase … A highly regarded transfer from the University of Georgia. Laurence Gibson (r-So.) – Was in the competition for the starting job during the spring … Brings a lot
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of length to the position … Has the physical tools but hasn’t quite been able to get over the hump … Will get another shot in August.
RIGHT tackle
Vinston Painter (r-Sr.) – Took over as the starter in the spring … Has not been on the field in many live, first-team situations, but his hard work off the field has helped put him in a leadership role … Got a lot of reps and direction during the spring … Really improved in his run blocking … Is motivated to have a good season. Jake Goins (r-Fr.) – Has natural ability but is not playing as fast as he needs to … That should improve as he continues to get a better feel for the offense … Needs to use the summer to get bigger, faster and stronger … Will battle for a backup role in August.
Coach Newsome on the offensive line: “It was a new group out there in the spring. We had some guys coming off injuries and we had some guys who hadn’t been out there, but we always played to the whistle. We created a tempo getting to the line of scrimmage and sped that tempo up. I think we played harder throughout the spring. Our blitz pick-up was better, our protection of the quarterback was better and we were able to run the football some. I knew it would take a little time, but they gelled as a unit.”
Returners No. 64 54 55 79 61 63 70 74 71 69 67 76
Name Matt Arkema Tyler Barfield Nick Becton Brent Benedict Caleb Farris Darian Fisher Laurence Gibson Jake Goins Marcus Mapp Andrew Miller Vinston Painter Mark Shuman Michael Via David Wang
Cl. Pos. r-So. OG r-Jr. OG r-Sr. OT r-So. OG So. C/OG r-Jr. OT r-So. OG r-Fr. OT r-Fr. OT r-Jr. C r-Sr. OT r-So. OT r-Sr. C/OT r-Jr. OG
Newcomers
Name Cl. Pos. Augie Conte Fr. OT Adam Taraschke Fr. OT Jack Willenbrock Fr. OG/C
receivers & tight ends SPLIT END
D.J. Coles (Sr.) – Is expected to be one of the Hokies’ top offensive weapons in 2012 … Did not see contact work during the spring after injuring his knee late in the fall … Is on pace to return to action … Had a personal-best 36 catches for 480 yards and three touchdowns in 2011 … Team needs him back in shape and running full speed. Dyrell Roberts (r-Sr.) – With Coles out, moved to split end and picked up a lot of valuable reps during the spring … Has missed parts of the past two seasons due to injuries, but has played in a lot of big games for the Hokies … A playmaker with all the skill sets … Coaches are happy to have him back as both a player and a leader. Corey Fuller (r-Sr.) – Was named the most improved offensive player of the spring … Has good size and speed … Showed he can step up and be productive, he just needs to focus on doing it on a regular basis … If so, he will be in the receiving rotation. Kevin Asante (r-Fr.) – A young player who has shown good promise … Works hard and can really run … Brings a physical presence to the position … Still has some work to do on route running and perimeter blocking, but has a chance to contribute early.
FLANKER
Marcus Davis (r-Sr.) – The No. 1 guy … A playmaker who is big, fast, physical and athletic … Had 30 catches and a team-best 17 yards per catch average in 2011 … Tied for the team lead with five TD receptions … Must take a leadership role and be focused and consistent.
Demitri Knowles (r-Fr.) – Brings a lot of bigplay capabilities to the offense and special teams … Showed some consistency and great effort during the spring … Must continue working on his blocking and his route running … Has a chance to play a big role ths fall.
Coach Sherman on the wide receivers: “This summer is going to be big from a physical standpoint in the weight room, but even more importantly for working on the timing with Logan (Thomas) and the quarterbacks and getting a little more consistency in the passing game. That is an area we are going to need to improve on this summer and in preseason camp. These guys are hungry and are buying into the approach we are trying to take offensively this coming year. I like where we are; I like where we are headed. The expectations are high and they understand what it takes to play at a high level.”
TIGHT END
Eric Martin (Sr.) – The Hokies’ most experienced tight end … Brings toughness to the position … Was the No. 2 tight end each of the past two seasons … A solid player the coaches can dependable on. Randall Dunn (r-Sr.) – Brings a dimension to the position that the coaches like … Is athletic and runs well … Still has good ball skills from his wide receiver days … Has made the adjustment to the position and earned the right to compete for the starting job. Ryan Malleck (So.) – Coaches really like his frame and potential … Still has some work to do, but catches the ball well and brings something to the running game with his size … Will look to improve his footwork over the summer and battle for playing time in August.
Coach Stinespring on the tight ends:
Key Losses: split end Jarrett Boykin; flanker Danny Coale; tight end Chris Drager Key Returnees: split end D.J. Coles; flanker Marcus Davis; flanker Dyrell Roberts Boykin and Coale departed ranked No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in career pass receptions at Virginia Tech. Coles and Davis combined for 66 catches and eight TDs last season, while Roberts is a proven playmaker who returns after missing all but three games last season due to injury. Point of Interest: The graduation of Drager left a void at tight end that led to good competition but no resolution during the spring. Eric Martin and Randall Dunn lead the way heading into preseason practice, but whoever shows the most versatility when the competition resumes is likely to get the nod. Player to Watch: Redshirt freshman Demitri Knowles has shown the explosiveness and speed that the Hokies are looking for. He could be a big part of the offense and special teams this fall.
Returners No. 19 82 18 7 9 83 48 80 88 86 81 33 44 11 85
Name Kevin Asante Willie Byrn D.J. Coles Marcus Davis Randall Dunn Corey Fuller George George Demitri Knowles Ryan Malleck Eric Martin David Mellstrom Duan Perez-Means Darius Redman Christian Reeves Dyrell Roberts E.L. Smiling
Class Pos. r-Fr. SE r-So. FL Sr. SE r-Sr. FL r-Sr. TE r-Sr. SE r-Sr. TE r-Fr. FL So. TE r-Sr. TE r-Fr. FL r-So. TE r-Fr. TE r-Fr. SE r-Sr. SE r-So. SE
Newcomers
Name Joel Caleb Mark Irick Dakota Jackson Joshua Stanford
Class Pos. Fr. FL Fr. SE Fr. TE Fr. SE
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Marcus Davis
“Overall, I was pleased with the spring, but I know we can get to another level in terms of our play. Each guy was inconsistent at times, but also at times played to the level I thought they could get to in terms of helping us win. We had to build a foundation by each guy playing to his strength and developing his confidence. Now we are ready to start building on what we accomplished. We need to expand on the diversity within the group and I believe we will. The starting job is wide open. We have capable candidates, but I would like to see somebody separate himself from the pack.”
HEADLINES
RUnning backs & QBs Returners
HEADLINES Key Losses: tailback David Wilson; tailback Josh Oglesby Key Returnees: quarterback Logan Thomas; fullback Joey Phillips With Wilson gone to the NFL early and Oglesby having graduated, the Hokies have a lot of new faces at the tailback spot. Not so at quarterback, where Thomas had a record-setting first season, or at fullback, where Phillips is a veteran.
Logan Thomas
Point of Interest: Michael Holmes earned the top spot at tailback during the spring, leaving an interesting pool of talent for the remaining spots. Senior bruiser Martin Scales and speedy true freshman J.C. Coleman made good impressions during the spring and will be joined in August by some highly touted newcomers. Tony Gregory, who sat out the spring, could also be in the mix.
Michael Holmes (r-Fr.) – Has a firm hold on the tailback job after being named the top offensive newcomer of spring practice … Showed consistency, a great work ethic and toughness … Studies the game to try and get better … Has a knack for making plays … Possesses good vision and the ability to make a cut and get upfield in a hurry … Will be hard to beat out in August.
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are looking for from the fullback standpoint … A tough guy who will compete and battle you every step … A Super Iron Hokie in the weight room.
Coach Shane Beamer on the running backs:
J.C. Coleman (Fr.) – Entered school straight from high school in January … Showed maturity beyond his years … Made plays and got better … Is tough and fast … Will need to get stronger and be able to hold up between the tackles … Has the right approach to succeed.
“I’m pleased with the group overall, I thought the spring was really productive. I think that we’ve got guys that complement each other well. The concern is just the lack of experience at tailback. We’ve got a lot of guys in that meeting room who have never played in a college football game or carried the ball in a college football game. We have to try to identify who our top three or four guys are going to be early in the preseason and give them the work and see what comes out of it. As for fullback, fullback is good. I think with the group we have, we can keep them on the field and be able to do some different things with them, like we have done in seasons past.”
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QUARTERBACK
Martin Scales (r-Sr.) – His switch from fullback to tailback during the spring was a good move … Brings another dimension to the position with his size and bruising north-south style of running … Will continue to get better at the position.
Joey Phillips (r-Sr.) – Started last season and did an outstanding job … Is experienced and smart … Doesn’t miss assignments … Is a physical blocker … A weight room warrior with a great work ethic … Had the top power clean on the team during the offseason … Also contributes on special teams. Riley Beiro (r-So.) – Got a lot of reps during the spring and took a step forward … Has what you
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Pos. FB TB TB FB TB QB FB FB TB QB FB QB TB QB TB QB
Name Class Trey Edmunds Fr. Drew Harris Fr. Chris Mangus Fr. Brenden Motley Fr. Jerome Wright Fr.
Pos. TB TB TB QB TB
Newcomers
Player to Watch: Redshirt freshman Michael Holmes showed consistency and playmaking ability on the way to winning the tailback job in the spring.
TAILBACK
No. Name Class 32 Riley Beiro r-So. 4 J.C. Coleman Fr. 39 Daniel Dyer r-So. Greg Gadell r-So. 22 Tony Gregory r-Jr. 12 Trey Gresh r-So. 46 Griffin Hite r-Fr. Justus Hoffmann r-Fr. 20 Michael Holmes r-Fr. 6 Mark Leal r-So. 45 Joey Phillips r-Sr. Brian Rody r-Fr. 25 Martin Scales r-Sr. T.J. Shaw r-Fr. Maurice Taylor r-Fr. 3 Logan Thomas r-Jr.
Logan Thomas (r-Jr.) – Finds himself surrounded by a lot of new faces with only two returning starters joining him from last year’s offense … Spent much of the spring making the adjustment to the new cast … Is coming off of a record-setting first season as a starter … Posted a Tech season record 3,482 yards of total offense and registered the second highest single-season passing total for a Hokie with 3,013 yards … Tossed 19 TD passes
and ran for 11 more … Is big and strong … Makes good decisions and remains poised under pressure … Was named the offensive MVP of spring practrice … A year ago, his experience was a weakness, now it is one of his strong points. Mark Leal (r-So.) – Missed a portion of spring practice due to a respiratory illness … Was in all the team meetings so coaches feel they can get him caught up when practice resumes … Did a good job adjusting to the Tech system last season … His understanding of the passing game, poise and demeanor are real assets … The coaches have confidence in his ability to do the job.
Coach O’Cain on the quarterbacks: “Overall, I feel good. We didn’t get to accomplish everything that we wanted to in the spring, mainly because Mark Leal missed the last part of practice, but I was very pleased with the progress that Logan (Thomas) made. I thought he picked up where he left off in the fall. We’ve changed a few things and obviously don’t have the same set of receivers out there, so it took him a few days to get adjusted, but I think he got better every day. We’ve still got a lot of work to do, particularly in the timing of the passing game with quite a few new receivers in the mix. Come August, it will be critical that we get everybody on the same page.”
defensive line HEADLINES Key Losses: none Key Returnees: tackle Antoine Hopkins; tackle Derrick Hopkins; end James Gayle; end J.R. Collins
James Gayle
Not only do all four starters return, so do the top four backups, including Luther Maddy who started seven games last year as a true freshman when Antoine Hopkins was lost due to a knee injury. Point of Interest: After returning just one starter on the D-line last year, the top eight return this fall. However, that doesn’t mean there won’t be any challenges from new faces. Expect redshirt freshmen Dadi Nicolas and Kris Harley to battle for playing time at end and tackle, respectively. Player to Watch: Tech’s coaches have been waiting for talented end Zack McCray to let himself go. This may be the season, as McCray showed the physical side that had been missing, while playing well at both end and tackle during the spring.
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James Gayle (r-Jr.) – A dynamic football player who gets noticed on the field … Has high expectations after being named second-team All-ACC in his first season as a starter … Tied for sixth in the league in sacks with seven last season … His 12.5 tackles for loss were second-best on the team … Could become one of the nation’s top defenders if he stays healthy. J.R. Collins (r-Jr.) – A very productive performer who plays with a lot of emotion … Is physical and chases down plays … Started 13 games at end last season and started at tackle in the win over Georgia Tech … Led the defensive line in tackles with 57 and the team in QB hurries with 29. Tyrel Wilson (r-Jr.) – Showed a tremendous amount of toughness getting through spring and improving despite a severely strained hamstring … Played a key role in the defense’s success last fall … Stepped in and started two games when needed … Will battle for playing time. Zack McCray (r-So.) – Will likely see playing time at both end and tackle … Showed he could handle that during the spring … Plays hard and has gotten more physical … Could still use a little more weight.
TACKLE
Antoine Hopkins (r-Sr.) – A two-year starter who is a force in the middle … Missed the last
Derrick Hopkins (Jr.) – Started every game in 2011 … Played great but seldom got to rest due to depth issues … Got worn down at times … Should benefit from playing fewer snaps this fall … Strong against the run but needs to get after the passer more … A key player on the D-line.
No. 87 42 99 97 56 98 92 96 95 90 91 93 66
Returners
Name Dewayne Alford J.R. Collins James Gayle Kris Harley Antoine Hopkins Derrick Hopkins Luther Maddy Corey Marshall Zack McCray Dadi Nicolas Matt Roth Justin Taylor Ross Ward Tyrel Wilson
Class Pos. Fr. DE r-Jr. DE r-Jr. DE r-Fr. DT r-Sr. DT Jr. DT So. DT So. DT r-So. DE r-Fr. DE r-Fr. DE r-Fr. DE r-Fr. DT r-Jr. DE
Newcomers
Name Woody Baron Seth Dooley Ken Ekanem Jarontay Jones Alston Smith Nigel Williams
Class Pos. Fr. DT Fr. DE Fr. DE Fr. DE Fr. DT Fr. DT
Luther Maddy (So.) – Burst on the scene as a freshman, starting seven games after Antoine Hopkins was injured … Got better each time out … Played well in the Sugar Bowl … Capped the year by being named the most valuable defensive performer in spring practice … Is disruptive in the middle … Will be hard to keep out of the lineup. Corey Marshall (So.) – Moved from end to tackle when injuries struck last year … Started a game and gave the team a boost … Will likely see some action at both spots this fall … Is athletic and runs well. Kris Harley (r-Fr.) – A highly regarded player who learned the importance of preparation during a redshirt season … Got in shape and had a strong spring showing … Put himself in position to play an important role this fall.
Coach Wiles on the defensive line: “We need to be better than we were last year, and I’ll be disappointed if we’re not. I think right now we have five true defensive tackles with Antoine Hopkins included in that group. We’re expecting him to come back full speed and we’ve explained to him the importance of his summer preparation because we are going to start the best guys. I’m looking to play two groups and play them 35-40 plays each, especially at tackle. It may not be that equal at end where we have a little bit bigger drop-off between our ones and twos right now. We’re trying to get our best, fastest, athletic guys and put them in a position to get on the field where we can really maximize our personnel and keep them fresh.”
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OUTLOOK
Dadi Nicolas (r-Fr.) – Was in the conversation for the most improved player of the spring … Has a lot of potential and room for growth, but is extremely raw … Combines an outstanding work ethic with excellent speed … Could be in the mix in August.
nine games in the fall with a knee injury and sat out spring practice … Will use the summer to get back in shape … Can expect some competition when he returns.
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Bruce Taylor (r-Sr.) – As good a defensive player as there is in the ACC when he’s healthy … Missed the last six games of the 2011 season and spring practice with a foot injury … Can help the Hokies be really good if he returns and plays at the level he was playing before the injury … Is big, tough and athletic … Plays with great instincts and speed … A key player for the Hokies. Jack Tyler (r-Jr.) – Took over the starting duties for the final six games last season … Played extremely well … Has great vision and instincts … Performed at a high level while getting the bulk of the reps in the spring … A proven player at the position.
BACKER
Tariq Edwards (r-Jr.) – Coaches think he is a star in the making … Was very productive while starting every game last fall … Had 71 tackles, including 11.5 for losses … Hokies need him back at full speed after missing spring practice … Is a perfect fit for the backer position. Chase Williams (r-So.) – Got all the first team snaps at backer during the spring … Stepped up and improved every day … Possesses playmaking abilities and a tremendous football IQ … Plays hard … Has the coaches’ trust … Gives the Hokies quality depth at the position.
WHIP
Jeron Gouveia-Winslow (r-Sr.) – Has opened the past two seasons as the starter at whip linebacker, posting 12 starts at the position … Will have to battle for the job this fall after missing the last half of the 2011 season and the majority of spring practice with a foot injury … His experience and football savvy make him a big plus for the Hokies. Alonzo Tweedy (r-Sr.) – Took over the first-team duties during in the spring and made the most of it … Showed his playmaking ability and made a big improvement in understanding the defense … Has all the intangibles you want at whip … Took ownership of the position and will try to keep it. Ronny Vandyke (r-Fr.) – A big, physical player who brings the total package to the position … Makes overall preparation for a game and gets involved in every part … Can create mismatches … Is expected to get reps throughout the season.
Coach Brown on the whip linebackers: “I’m excited about the position as a whole. We will have two experienced seniors coming in ready to play and I think both of those guys – Alonzo Tweedy and Jeron Gouveia-Winslow – can help contribute and be factors at the position. I’m also excited about the
HEADLINES Key Loss: mike linebacker Barquell Rivers Key Returnees: mike linebacker Bruce Taylor; mike linebacker Jack Tyler; backer Tariq Edwards; whip linebacker Jeron GouveiaWinslow All three returning starters – Taylor, Edwards and Gouveia-Winslow – missed spring practice due to injuries, but the Hokies turned it into a positive by developing some much-needed depth at all three spots. Point of Interest: Starter Jeron GouveiaWinslow returns at whip linebacker after missing spring practice, but with Alonzo Tweedy and Ronny Vandyke both coming off outstanding spring performances, holding on to the top spot will become a lot harder. Player to Watch: The coaches feel Bruce Taylor is as good a defensive player as there is in the ACC, and if he can get back from his injury and perform at that level, he can help the Tech defense be really good.
depth that Ronny Vandyke brings to the position. As a group, we want to help the defense get back to where it has been, being a play-making, exciting defense with the whip position being a major factor in the whole game plan.”
Coach Foster on the inside linebackers: “Linebacker-wise, there should be some great battles. Obviously, we’ve got to get Bruce (Taylor) back full speed and we’ve got to get Tariq (Edwards) back full speed. If those guys do that, I think they can both be as good of linebackers as there are in the ACC. I really like the the improvement and development of Jack Tyler and Chase Williams during the spring. I think those two guys really performed at a high level and will give us quality depth.”
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No. Name Class Pos. 41 Derek DiNardo r-So. ILB 24 Tariq Edwards r-Jr. ILB 43 Jeron Gouveia-Winslow r-Sr. OLB 47 Brian Laiti r-So. ILB 51 Bruce Taylor r-Sr. ILB Josh Trimble r-Fr. ILB 28 Alonzo Tweedy r-Sr. OLB 58 Jack Tyler r-Jr. ILB 37 Ronny Vandyke r-Fr. OLB D.J. Ward r-Fr. ILB 36 Chase Williams r-So. ILB
Newcomers
Name Class Pos. Deon Clarke Fr. ILB Trey Edmunds Fr. ILB Dahman McKinnon Fr. OLB Devin Vandyke Fr. ILB
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defensive secondary HEADLINES Key Losses: cornerback Jayron Hosley; cornerback Cris Hill; free safety Eddie Whitley Key Returnees: cornerback Kyle Fuller; safety Antone Exum
Kyle Fuller
Many feel Fuller was the Hokies’ top defensive player last season. He led the team in tackles for loss with 14.5 and was fourth in total tackles with 65. Exum was the team’s leading tackler with 89, while starting every game at safety. Point of Interest: The coaches experimented with the secondary during the spring, moving safety Antone Exum to cornerback and corners Detrick Bonner and Kyshoen Jarrett to the safety positions. The results were extremely positive, giving the Hokies a new-look secondary with Bonner at free safety, Jarrett at rover and Exum at corner along with Kyle Fuller. Players to Watch: Sophom*ore Boye Aromire and true freshman Donaldven Manning will be playing important roles as the top backups at the safety and cornerback spots, respectively.
CORNERBACK
Kyle Fuller (Jr.) – Has a skill set to do almost anything you ask for in the secondary … Is slated to start at a cornerback spot this fall after excelling primarily as the nickel back the past two seasons … A good tackler who is smart and can play man coverage … Coaches are hoping he can become a lockdown corner. Antone Exum (r-Jr.) – After starting 18 games at safety over the past two seasons, was moved to corner as part of a spring experiment … Adjusted so well he will remain there … Did a great job in the coverage and mental aspects … Was also very physical … Coaches want to turn him loose and let him play. Donaldven Manning (Fr.) – Joined the team in January straight out of Miami Central High School … Showed he was ahead of the curve for a true freshman … Plays a lot bigger than his size and has good instincts … If he continues his progress, he will be the third corner … Coaches are confident he can step in and be solid.
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Boye Aromire (So.) – Played a limited roll on special teams and in the secondary as a true
rover
Kyshoen Jarrett (So.) – Worked at both safety spots during the spring after seeing limited action at cornerback in 2011 … Was inconsistent at times but coaches feel he will be fine when he’s concentrating solely on the rover spot this fall … Is physical enough to play safety … Also a potential punt returner. Michael Cole (r-Fr.) – A hard worker who runs well and exhibits toughness … Has gotten a look at both safety spots but his progress has been hampered by nagging injuries … Is scheduled to be a backup at rover when practice resumes.
Coach Gray on the secondary: “Going into spring practice, we moved Antone (Exum) to cornerback and Detrick Bonner and Kyshoen Jarrett to safety. I liked the progression that those guys made, along with Kyle (Fuller) playing corner the whole spring. The moves worked out positive for us so we’ll go into the fall leaving things as they are. When we come back, we still want to get the chemistry of the first group to become second nature. We had the spring but we
still have three guys who have changed positions, so you want to get them solidified before that first game. We also want to build flexibility and depth. Right now, our third corner is Donaldven Manning who had a good enough spring that I feel he would be able to step in and be solid for us. We are going to have to count on an incoming freshman to be a fourth corner.”
Returners No. 13 8 40 2 1 17 34 30
Name Boye Aromire Detrick Bonner Wiley Brown Nick Bush Chris Caver Michael Cole Antone Exum Kyle Fuller Carl Jackson Kyshoen Jarrett Donaldven Manning Scott Rolin
Class Pos. So. FS/R r-So. FS r-Sr. ROV r-Fr. FS r-So. CB r-Fr. ROV r-Jr. CB Jr. CB r-So. CB So. ROV Fr. CB r-Fr. FS
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Name Class Pos. Desmond Frye Fr. FS Der’Woun Greene Fr. CB/S Donovan Riley Fr. CB Davion Tookes Fr. CB
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Detrick Bonner (r-So.) – Switched from corner to safety during spring workouts … Picked up the mental aspect quickly and moved into the top spot … A communicator and take-charge guy … Made plays in coverage and was physical against the run on the way to being named the most improved offensive player of the spring.
freshman in 2011 … Came on strong during the spring and earned a chance to play … Took control from a communication standpoint and got players lined up … Heads into August as the top backup at both safety spots.
Special teams HEADLINES Key Losses: kickoff man Justin Myer; snapper Collin Carroll; punt returner Jayron Hosley; kickoff returner David Wilson Key Returnees: kickoff returner Dyrell Roberts The Hokies’ special teams suffered through an uncharacteristic season that saw inconsistency permeate the kicking game. When spring practice failed to offer any comfort, Coach Frank Beamer made improved kicking a priority for the preseason. Point of Interest: The emphasis on improving the overall kicking game will bring some talented newcomers to the mix in August, making for plenty of healthy competition for the starting jobs. Player to Watch: Michael Branthover was pressed into action for seven games last season as a true freshman but could never get into a rhythm. He has the leg and talent needed as both a punter and kicker and will head into August as the top returning candidate at both spots.
PLACE-KICKER
Michael Branthover (So.) – Competed for all three of the kicking jobs last season as a true freshman … Has a strong leg, but could never show enough consistency to win the place-kicking duties … Served as the starting punter for seven games … Kicked during the spring, making one of three field goal tries during scrimmages … Will get another chance when practice resumes in August. Conor Goulding (r-So.) – Will concentrate on his place-kicking after also competing as a punter the past two falls … Gets the ball up in the air quickly, but needs to get a more consistent flight … Made five of six field goal tries during spring scrimmages, with a long of 42 … Summer will be important.
PUNTER
Michael Branthover (So.) – Took over the punting duties after five games last season … Boomed a 75-yard punt against Duke that tied for the second longest in school history … Kicked in seven games averaging 36.6 yards on 25 punts … Showed talent but battled inconsistency all season … Averaged 38.9 yards on eight punts during spring scrimmages. Ethan Keyserling (r-So.) – Has a strong leg … Was in the mix last season but couldn’t find the needed consistency … Finished the spring with 38.3-yard
average on six punts during scrimmages … Had a long punt of 61 yards … Will rejoin the competition in August. Scott Demler (r-Sr.) – Opened the 2011 season as the Hokies’ starting punter … Saw action in the first five games, averaging 33.1 yards on 23 kicks … Dressed for several games while sharing the backup punting duties in 2010.
Snapper
Joe St. Germain (r-So.) – The leading candidate for the starting job after serving as the backup to starter Collin Carroll the past two seasons … Has good skills and coverage ability … Missed some time in spring but will be ready to go in August. Lukas Stump (r-So.) – Another candidate with promise … Has benefited from his work in the strength and conditioning program … Coverage ability is a plus, but consistency will be the key.
HOLDER
Trey Gresh (r-So.) – Returns as the starter after handling all of the snaps on placements last season … Mark Leal will handle the backup duties.
RETURN MEN
Dyrell Roberts (r-Sr.), Kyshoen Jarrett (So.), Kyle Fuller (Jr.), Demitri Knoles (r-Fr.), Antone Exum (r-Jr.), Tony Gregory (r-Jr.) – Roberts is Tech’s alltime leader in kickoff returns and wants to give punt returning a try … Roberts has averaged 25.9 yards per return on kickoffs … Gregory, who is coming off knee surgery, is the only other candidate with collegiate experience, having returned 17 kickoffs last season for an average of 19.7 yards … Knowles and Exum are slated to work on kickoffs, while Jarrett and Fuller handle punts … Another player who will likely get a look on punt returns is Willie Byrn (r-Fr.).
Coach Frank Beamer on the special teams: “You talk about a priority, getting our special teams established early in preseason practice is really going to be a priority. We haven’t had a season, special teams-wise, quite like last season. The thing that has been disappointing is that we’ve really got good kickers, but no one in the group has really taken over being that consistent guy that you look for. I think a large group of our special teams candidates could be people who just graduated from high school. We have some candidates coming in here snapping-wise, punting-wise and field goal-wise who are very talented.”
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Returners No. Name Class Pos. Logan Baker r-Fr. LS Michael Branthover So. P/K 29 Scott Demler r-Sr. P Conor Goulding r-So. PK
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No. Name 12 Trey Gresh Ethan Keyserling 65 Joe St. Germain Lukas Stump
Class Pos. r-So. H r-So. P r-So. LS r-So. LS
Depth Chart Offense (Multiple) SE* 18 D.J. Coles (6-3, 216, Sr.) OR 11 Dyrell Roberts (6-2, 188, r-Sr.) 83 Corey Fuller (6-2, 191, r-Sr.) LT 54 Nick Becton (6-6, 328, r-Sr.) 69 Mark Shuman (6-7, 322, r-So.) LG 76 David Wang (6-1, 286, r-Jr.) 64 Matt Arkema (6-3, 285, r-So.) C 74 Andrew Miller (6-4, 300, r-Jr.) 79 Caleb Farris (6-3, 310, So.) RG 55 Brent Benedict (6-5, 311, r-So.) 63 Laurence Gibson (6-6, 312, r-So.) RT 71 Vinston Painter (6-6, 304, r-Sr.) 70 Jake Goins (6-5, 291, r-Fr.) TE 86 Eric Martin (6-2, 264, Sr.) OR 9 Randall Dunn (6-2, 244, r-Sr.) 88 Ryan Malleck (6-4, 250, So.) QB 3 Logan Thomas (6-6, 262, r-Jr.) 6 Mark Leal (6-0, 212, r-So.) FB 45 Joey Phillips (5-11, 233, r-Sr.) 32 Riley Beiro (5-9, 232, r-So.) TB 20 Michael Holmes (5-11, 208, r-Fr.) 25 Martin Scales (5-11, 226, r-Sr.) OR 4 J.C. Coleman (5-7, 176, Fr.) FL 7 Marcus Davis (6-4, 228, r-Sr.) 80 Demitri Knowles (6-0, 174, r-Fr.) *Projected starter D.J. Coles missed spring practice
Defense (4-3) DE 99 James Gayle (6-4, 250, r-Jr.) 66 Tyrel Wilson (6-1, 220, r-Jr.) DT 98 Derrick Hopkins (6-0, 305, Jr.) 96 Corey Marshall (6-1, 250, So.) DT* 56 Antoine Hopkins (6-1, 318, r-Sr.) OR 92 Luther Maddy (6-1, 288, So.) 97 Kris Harley (6-0, 283, r-Fr.) DE 42 J.R. Collins (6-2, 252, r-Jr.) 95 Zack McCray (6-5, 245, r-So.) OLB 43 Jeron Gouveia-Winslow (6-2, 212, r-Sr.) OR 28 Alonzo Tweedy (6-2, 189, r-Sr.) 37 Ronny Vandyke (6-3, 215, r-Fr.) ILB* 51 Bruce Taylor (6-2, 253, r-Sr.) 58 Jack Tyler (5-11, 230, r-Jr.) ILB* 24 Tariq Edwards (6-2, 232, r-Jr.) 36 Chase Williams (6-1, 224, r-So.) CB 17 Kyle Fuller (6-0, 181, Jr.) 30 Donaldven Manning (5-9, 155, Fr.) ROV 34 Kyshoen Jarrett (5-10, 188, So.) 13 Boye Aromire (6-0, 196, So.) OR 2 Michael Cole (6-1, 200, r-Fr.) FS 8 Detrick Bonner (6-0, 186, r-So.) 13 Boye Aromire (6-0, 196, So.) CB 1 Antone Exum (6-0, 219, r-Jr.) 30 Donaldven Manning (5-9, 155, Fr.) *Projected starters Antoine Hopkins (dt), Bruce Taylor (ilb) and Tariq Edwards (ilb) missed spring practice.
LETTERWINNERS & RETURNING STARTERS FOR 2012 (2011 starters listed in bold)
LETTERWINNERS/STARTERS RETURNING (42/12)
LETTERWINNERS/STARTERS LOST (21/10)
OFFENSE (20/3) 2011 Career Pos Name Starts Starts WR D.J. Coles 3 3 WR †Marcus Davis 8 11 WR *Dyrell Roberts 0 14 TE Randall Dunn 0 0 TE George George 0 0 TE Ryan Malleck 0 0 TE Eric Martin 1 2 TB Daniel Dyer 0 0 TB Tony Gregory 0 0 FB Riley Beiro 0 0 FB ‡Joey Phillips 5 5 FB Martin Scales 0 0 QB Trey Gresh 0 0 QB Mark Leal 0 0 QB Logan Thomas 14 14 OT Nick Becton 0 0 OT Vinston Painter 0 0 OG David Wang 0 0 C Andrew Miller 14 14 C Michael Via 0 3
OFFENSE (12/8) 2011 Career Pos. Name Starts Starts WR Jarrett Boykin 13 45 WR Danny Coale 14 54 TE ^Chris Drager 12 25 TB Josh Oglesby 0 0 TB David Wilson 14 16 QB Ju-Ju Clayton 0 0 OT Blake DeChristopher 14 51 OT Andrew Lanier 14 29 OG Jaymes Brooks 14 42 OG Greg Nosal 14 29 0G Courtney Prince 0 0 C Bo Gentry 0 0
DEFENSE (22/9) 2011 Career Pos. Name Starts Starts DE @J.R. Collins 14 15 DE James Gayle 13 15 DE Zach McCray 0 0 DE Duan Perez-Means 0 0 DE Tyrel Wilson 2 2 DT Antoine Hopkins 5 17 DT Derrick Hopkins 14 14 DT Luther Maddy 7 7 DT Corey Marshall 1 1 ILB Tariq Edwards 14 14 ILB Bruce Taylor 8 22 ILB Jack Tyler 4 5 ILB Chase Williams 0 0 OLB Wiley Brown 0 0 OLB Derek DiNardo 0 0 OLB Jeron Gouveia-Winslow 5 12 OLB Alonzo Tweedy 1 1 ROV Boye Aromire 0 0 CB Detrick Bonner 4 4 CB Kyle Fuller 14 20 CB Kyshoen Jarrett 0 0 FS Antone Exum 14 19 SPECIALISTS (0/0) Pos. Name
2011 Career Starts Starts
DEFENSE (9/2) 2011 Career Pos. Name Starts Starts DT *Kwamaine Battle 0 2 DT Isaiah Hamlette 0 0 DT Dwight Tucker 0 0 ILB Barquell Rivers 2 17 OLB Nick Dew 0 0 ROV Eddie Whitley 14 28 CB Cris Hill 5 7 CB Jayron Hosley 13 26 FS James Hopper 0 0 SPECIALISTS (3/2) 2011 Career Pos. Name Starts Starts PK Tyler Weiss 1 1 KO Justin Myer 14 54 SN Collin Carroll 14 55
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* a previous letterman who did not letter in 2011 † started eight games when the Hokies opened in a 3 or 4 receiver set ‡ started all five games when the Hokies opened with a fullback @ started one game at defensive tackle ^ includes 11 starts at DE in 2010
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Specialists PK Michael Branthover (5-8, 187, So.) Conor Goulding (5-9, 183, r-So.) P Michael Branthover (5-8, 187, So.) Ethan Keyserling (6-2, 205, r-So.) SN 65 Joe St. Germain (5-11, 216, r-So.) Lukas Stump (5-11, 202, r-So.) H 12 Trey Gresh (6-1, 213, r-So.) KO Ethan Keyserling (6-2, 205, r-So.) Michael Branthover (5-8, 187, So.)
(as of June 11; preseason depth chart is subject to change)
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The 2012 Virginia Tech Football staff: front row (l-r) - Shane Beamer, Bryan Stinespring, Billy Hite, head coach Frank Beamer, Jim Cavanaugh, Bud Foster, Cornell Brown; middle row (l-r) - John Candelas, Curt Newsome, Mike O’Cain, Charley Wiles, Jimmy Martin, Keith Short, Kevin Hicks, Dr. Mike Gentry; back row (l-r) - Lester Karlin, James Hopper, Dr. John Ballein, Torrian Gray, Brad Bustle, Kevin Sherman, Bruce Garnes, Jarrett Ferguson, Mike Goforth.
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Head coach Frank Beamer enters his 26th season at the helm of the Hokies. 2012 Virginia Tech football
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FRANK BEAMER Coach Has Led Hokies to 19 Consecutive Bowl Appearances
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When Frank Beamer accepted the job as head football coach at his alma mater in 1987, his goal was for the Virginia Tech football program to reach a consistent level of excellence. The Hokies have come a long way since then, and, along the way, Beamer has become one of the most respected and successful coaches on the college football scene. He enters the 2012 campaign –his 26th in Blacksburg – as the winningest active coach in the FBS with 251 career wins. Under Beamer, Tech football has enjoyed unprecedented success with 19 consecutive bowl appearances, four ACC titles, five ACC Coastal Division crowns, three BIG EAST Conference titles, six BCS appearances, two “major” bowl victories and a trip to the national championship game. Since the beginning of the 1995 season, no team in the FBS has more wins than Virginia Tech, and the Hokies have finished in the Top 20 in 16 of the past 20 seasons, including four top10 finishes during the last eight years. The Hokies couldn’t have asked for anyone better to guide their football program into the ACC. In 2004 – Tech’s first season in the league – Beamer and his staff led a young team picked to finish sixth in the league to an ACC title and a BCS Bowl. That team also won the league’s 2004 Fall Sportsmanship Award for football, yet another tribute to the program Beamer and his staff have built. A year later, the Hokies produced an 11-2 record, won the ACC Coastal Division title, earned a spot in the inaugural league championship contest and appeared in a bowl game. Beamer was named the ACC Coach of the Year both seasons. After the 2006 squad went 10-3 with a bowl appearance, Beamer’s 2007 Tech team won the conference title and played Kansas in the Orange Bowl. Beamer was named the 2007 Southeast Coach of the Year by Sports Unlimited magazine and was a finalist for both the Paul “Bear” Bryant and Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year awards. The Hokies went 11-3 and finished ninth in the final national polls. The 2008 season may have been Beamer’s finest effort as he took one of the youngest teams in his tenure, played one of the toughest schedules and, despite several setbacks and disappointing losses, led the Hokies to an ACC title and a 20-7 win over Cincinnati in the FedEx Orange Bowl. In 2009, the Hokies kept rolling, winning 10 games including an impressive victory over Tennessee in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. In 2010, after an unexpected 0-2 start, he
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led Tech to 11 wins, an ACC title and a berth in the Discover Orange Bowl to cap off another impressive season. He was also named the winner of the inaugural Joseph V. Paterno Coach of the Year Award, recognizing Beamer for his team’s performance on the field, in the classroom and in the community. Last season, Beamer led the Hokies to 11 wins and an appearance in the ACC Championship Game after capturing another Coastal Division crown. The Hokies finished with an 11-3 overall mark, including a berth in the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Michigan, Tech’s eighth “major” bowl game appearance. Beamer, who was the consensus National Coach of the Year in 1999, is the active leader among Division I FBS coaches in victories with 251 over 31 seasons as a head coach. Now entering his 26th year at the Tech helm, his overall record as the head man of the Hokies stands at 209-98-2. He became Tech’s winningest football coach during the 1997 campaign. Counting six years as head coach at Murray State prior to joining the Hokies, Beamer’s overall record is 251-121-4. A spot in the Nokia Sugar Bowl to play top-ranked Florida State for the national championship focused widespread attention on Virginia Tech and its football program following the 1999 season. Although the Hokies fell short in their bid for the national title, they proved that they belong among the top teams in the college ranks. For his part in the Hokies’ magical 1999 season, Beamer earned eight national coach of the year awards. He was named the Bobby Dodd
Coach of the Year, the GTE Coach of the Year, the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year, the Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant Coach of the Year, The Associated Press Coach of the Year, the Walter Camp Football Foundation/Street & Smith’s Coach of the Year, the Maxwell Football Club Coach of the Year and the Woody Hayes Coach of the Year. He also was named the BIG EAST Conference Coach of the Year for the third time.
Coach Beamer’s Profile PERSONAL: Born: 10/18/46, Mt. Airy, N.C. Hometown: Hillsville, Va. Wife: former Cheryl Oakley Children: Shane, Casey EDUCATION: High School: Hillsville (1965) College: Virginia Tech (1969) Postgraduate: Radford University (1972) PLAYING EXPERIENCE: Virginia Tech (1966-68) COACHING EXPERIENCE: 1972 Graduate Assistant, Maryland 1973-76 Assistant Coach, The Citadel 1977-78 Defensive Coordinator, The Citadel 1979-80 Defensive Coordinator, Murray State 1981-86 Head Coach, Murray State 1981 (8-3) 1982 (4-7) 1983 (7-4) 1984 (9-2) 1985 (7-3-1) 1986 (7-4-1) Ohio Valley co-champion Record at Murray State: 42-23-2 (six years) 1987- Head Coach, Virginia Tech 1987 (2-9) 1988 (3-8) 1989 (6-4-1) 1990 (6-5) 1991 (5-6) 1992 (2-8-1) 1993 (9-3) Independence Bowl champion 1994 (8-4) Gator Bowl 1995 (10-2) BIG EAST champion, Sugar Bowl champion 1996 (10-2) BIG EAST co-champion, Orange Bowl 1997 (7-5) Gator Bowl 1998 (9-3) Music City Bowl champion
BOWL/PLAYOFF EXPERIENCE: Player 1966 Liberty (Virginia Tech vs. Miami) 1968 Liberty (Virginia Tech vs. Mississippi) Coach 1979 Division I-AA Playoffs (Murray State, semifinals) 1993 Independence (Virginia Tech vs. Indiana) 1994 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee) 1995 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Texas) 1996 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Nebraska) 1997 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina) 1998 Music City (Virginia Tech vs. Alabama) 1999 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Florida State) 2000 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Clemson) 2001 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Florida State) 2002 San Francisco (Virginia Tech vs. Air Force) 2003 Insight (Virginia Tech vs. California) 2004 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Auburn) 2005 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Louisville) 2006 Chick-fil-A (Virginia Tech vs. Georgia) 2007 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Kansas) 2008 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati) 2009 Chick-fil-A (Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee) 2010 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Stanford) 2011 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Michigan)
Minister of Great Britain Lady Margaret Thatcher as one of the featured speakers at SUCCESS 2001, one of the nation’s most popular business seminars. In April 2004, Beamer was presented with a Humanitarian Award by the National Conference for Community and Justice for his contributions to fostering justice, equity and community in the Roanoke Valley. An avid NASCAR fan, Beamer has been the official starter for races at Bristol Motor Speedway and Richmond International Raceway. In 1990, Beamer received a new contract and a substantial pay raise. He refused the raise, however, until a time that all classified and faculty employees of the university could have the same opportunity for pay raises. Most state salaries had been frozen at the time. When offered a pay increase in 2006, he did not sign the agreement until his assistant coaches were taken care of first. Another indication of Beamer’s love for the university came on the night he was inducted into The Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. He called it the biggest honor of his entire career. With the induction, he became the first active coach at the university to be honored in that fashion.
The 65-year-old Beamer, the first alumnus to guide the Hokies since the 1940s, took over the Tech reins from Bill Dooley in January 1987. He began work a few days after the Hokies had beaten North Carolina State in the Peach Bowl. It took a while for him to get the Hokies moving in the right direction because the football program was hit with NCAA sanctions at the time. But everything came together in the 1990s. The Techmen finished 9-3 in 1993 after beating Indiana, 45-20, in a wild Independence Bowl game. Tech followed up with an 8-4 season in 1994, losing to Tennessee, 45-23, in the Gator Bowl. The Tech teams in 1995 and 1996 were among the best in school history. The 1995 team swept the BIG EAST Conference championship outright, and the 1996 club tied for the title with Syracuse and Miami. The 1995 team was 9-2 during the regular season and then came up with a stirring 28-10 victory over Texas in the Sugar Bowl. The 1996 team went 10-1 during the regular season and lost to powerful Nebraska, 41-21, in the Orange Bowl after giving the Cornhuskers a fierce battle for three quarters.
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Tech won the BIG EAST title in 1995 and 1999 and shared it in ‘96. Beamer was voted BIG EAST Coach of the Year by the league’s coaches each of those seasons. There have been plenty of other accolades for the Hokies’ coach. Prior to the 2005 season, a Seattle Times poll of more than 40 coaches voted Frank Beamer as the current head coach for whom they had the most respect. When BIG EAST Conference football celebrated its first 10 years of existence in 2000, Beamer was voted the Coach of the Decade by the league’s media. In 1997, he was inducted into The Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. The rise of the Tech football program has made Beamer a man in demand. It has opened doors to places he may never have dreamed of as a youngster growing up in Southwest Virginia. In September 2000, Beamer was invited to the White House where he joined a select group that stood in the Rose Garden behind thenPresident Bill Clinton as he made remarks on the Conservation and Reinvestment Act. Beamer was one of the keynote speakers at the American Football Coaches Association Convention in 2000; and, in April 2001, he joined former Prime
1999 (11-1) BIG EAST champion, Sugar Bowl 2000 (11-1) Gator Bowl champion 2001 (8-4) Gator Bowl 2002 (10-4) San Francisco Bowl champion 2003 (8-6) Insight Bowl 2004 (10-3) ACC champion, Sugar Bowl 2005 (11-2) ACC Coastal champion, Gator Bowl champion 2006 (10-3) Chick-fil-A Bowl 2007 (11-3) ACC champion, Orange Bowl 2008 (10-4) ACC champion, Orange Bowl champion 2009 (10-3) Chick-fil-A Bowl champion 2010 (11-3) ACC champion, Orange Bowl 2011 (11-3) ACC Coastal champion, Sugar Bowl Record at Virginia Tech: 209-98-2 (25 years) Overall head coaching record: 251-121-4 (31 years)
Stability at the Top Equals Success One of the keys to the continuing success of Virginia Tech football has been the stability of the program. That stability begins at the top with head coach Frank Beamer, whose 25 years at the Hokie helm have helped the program develop a sense of the stability and consistency currently enjoyed by just a handful of other Division I-A schools. None of the 123 Division I-A head football coaches has been at their current schools consecutively longer than Beamer, who enters his 26th season at the helm of the Hokies.
NCAA Leaders Active Career Coaching Wins Minimum five years as FBS head coach; record at four-year colleges only Coach 1. Frank Beamer 2. Mack Brown 3. Chris Ault 4. Steve Spurrier 5. Brian Kelly
School Virginia Tech Texas Nevada South Carolina Notre Dame
Years Won 31 251 27 227 27 226 22 197 21 187
Lost Tied 121 4 113 1 103 1 75 2 66 2
Coaching Excellence
Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster won the prestigious Broyles Award as the nation’s top assistant coach following the 2006 season. Foster was a finalist for the award in 1999, 2001 and 2005. He was also named the No. 1 defensive coordinator in Division I-A by rivals.com prior to the 2005 season.
The Highest Compliment
In a Seattle Times poll of more than 40 Division I-A head football coaches prior to the 2005 season, Virginia Tech’s Frank Beamer was picked as the most respected coach among current I-A head coaches.
Coach Frank Beamer reads to youngsters to promote the power of reading and literacy across the commonwealth of Virginia through Herma's Readers, a non-profit organization he formed as a tribute to his late mother, Herma Beamer.
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Frank Beamer and his wife Cheryl celebrated the marriage of their daughter Casey to former Tech wrestler Canaan Prater earlier this summer.
The Hokies fell to 7-5 in 1997 and were beaten badly by North Carolina in the Gator Bowl, 423. But they came right back with a 9-3 mark in 1998 that included an impressive 38-7 victory over Alabama in the inaugural Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn. The two winningest seasons in school history followed in 1999 and 2000 with the Hokies posting back-to-back 11-1 records. Tech registered its first-ever 11-0 regular-season record in ’99 before losing its national championship battle with FSU. In 2000, the Hokies’ only blemish was a loss at Miami in the ninth game of the season. Both seasons, Tech climbed as high as No. 2 in The Associated Press poll, finishing No. 2 in ’99 and No. 6 in 2000. The Hokies climbed as high as No. 5 in the 2001 AP poll and finished 18th. In 2002, Tech was ranked as high as No. 3 in the AP poll after posting consecutive wins over nationally ranked LSU (14th), Marshall (16th) and Texas A&M (19th). The Hokies’ youthful team finished the season ranked 18th. During the 2003 season, the Hokies ended No. 2 Miami’s 39-game regular-season winning streak with a 31-7 victory. The ‘Canes were the highestranked opponent Tech had ever beaten on the gridiron. The Hokies climbed as high as No. 3 in the polls before falling victim to inconsistent play during the final month of the season. Still, Tech earned eight wins for the 10th time in 11 seasons. The 2004 season saw the Hokies bounce back to win their last eight games of the regular season, including victories against three nationally ranked teams – No. 6 West Virginia, No. 16 Virginia and No. 9 Miami.
Beamer’s early Tech teams also registered many exciting victories. One of the most impressive came in 1990 when the Hokies capped the year with a 38-13 victory over arch-rival Virginia. During the 1989 season, Tech knocked off ninthranked West Virginia, 12-10, in Morgantown. During his undergraduate days at Tech, Beamer started three years as a cornerback and played on the Hokies’ 1966 and 1968 Liberty Bowl teams. He received a B.S. in distributive education from Tech in 1969 and a master’s in guidance from Radford in 1972. Then came the start of the Beamer coaching career. He began as an assistant at Radford High School from 1969 through 1971. Then, after one season as a graduate assistant at the University of Maryland, he went to The Citadel where he worked five seasons under Bobby Ross and one year under Art Baker. His last two years at The Citadel, Beamer was the defensive coordinator. In 1979, he went to Murray State as the defensive coordinator under Mike Gottfried. He was named head coach at MSU in 1981 and went on to compile a six-year record of 42-23-2. The Tech coach was born in Mt. Airy, N.C., and grew up in Hillsville, Va. At Hillsville High, he earned 11 varsity letters as a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and baseball. Beamer is married to the former Cheryl Oakley of Richmond, Va. They have two children, Shane, a former member of his dad’s football team at Tech and now the associate head coach at Virginia Tech; and daughter Casey, a 2003 graduate of Tech. He has two grandchildren, Sutton and Olivia, daughters of Shane and his wife, Emily.
Accomplishments
Frank Beamer, the first Tech alumnus to guide the Hokies’ football program since the 1940s, has won more games at
Tech than any other head football coach. Prior to Beamer, no other grid coach in Virginia Tech history had served more than 10 seasons as head coach. Beamer is also the most-tenured active FBS head coach, having been at his current school consecutively longer than any other coach in the nation. With last season’s visit to the Allstate Sugar Bowl, head coach Frank Beamer has led the Hokies to 19 straight bowl games. The 19 bowl appearances mark a tie for the highest by any active coach, tying him with Texas’ Mack Brown.
National Coach of the Year Coach Frank Beamer was tabbed the consensus national football coach of the year for 1999 after leading the Hokies to an 11-0 regular season and a berth in the national championship game.
Under the direction of Coach beamer and his staff, the hokies have … • played for the national championship for the first time in school history. • become one of only three Division I schools to go to bowl games each of the last 19 seasons. • earned seven conference titles and eight “major” bowl bids in a 17-year span. • become the only team in the FBS to produce 10 or more wins each of the past eight seasons.
• finished in a final Top 25 poll 16 times in the last 19 seasons, including each of the last eight seasons, the longest active streak in the FBS. • won more games (209) than under any other coaching staff in school history. • been to four times as many bowl games (19) than under any other staff. • won more bowl games (8) than under any other coaching staff.
• compiled a school-record streak in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll at 84 consecutive weeks.
• posted 19 straight seasons of seven or more wins for the first time in school history.
• posted 11 wins in a season for the first time.
• had 174 of their last 205 games televised (85%).
• registered the program’s first back-to-back 11-win seasons.
• compiled a 136-46 record in televised games since the start of the 1995 season.
• produced the school’s first 11-0 regular-season record in football. • averaged 9.7 wins a season over the last 19 years. • won Sugar Bowl and Orange Bowl titles.
• blocked more kicks in the 1990s than any other Division I-A team. • become one of only eight Division I-A schools ever to lead the nation in both scoring offense and defense in the same season.
• won four Atlantic Coast Conference titles.
• had at least one player from every defensive position score a touchdown.
• won an ACC Championship in their first season of competition.
• produced a No. 1 pick in the National Football League draft.
• played in five ACC Championship games.
• had 76 players taken in the NFL Draft and more than 170 players sign with NFL teams.
• been the first team in BIG EAST history to win all the league’s major awards in the same season. • earned the highest national rankings in school football history, including five top-10 finishes and back-to-back top-6 finishes.
• had two players who entered the program as walk-ons drafted in the top four rounds of the NFL draft. • had 18 different players earn AP All-America honors over the last 14 seasons. • had players win 15 major conference individual awards in the last 14 years, including three in 2011.
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• produced the ACC Coach of the Year and Player of the Year during their inaugural ACC season.
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Billy Hite Assistant to the Head Coach and Senior Advisor
Long-time assistant coach Billy Hite, who helped develop 28 running backs who have gone on to sign with NFL teams, continues in the role he moved into prior to the 2011 season as the assistant to the head coach and senior advisor of the staff. This move came after 34 seasons on the Tech coaching staff and his 10 years as the Hokies’ associate head coach. While the running backs coach, Hite helped produce nine of Virginia Tech’s top 11 career rushing leaders and he was on the sidelines for more Virginia Tech football games than any other coach. He continues to be there on game days in his new role. Hite came to Blacksburg as a member of Bill Dooley’s football staff in 1978. He served as a recruiter and head jayvee coach his first two years, then took over as the offensive backfield coach in charge of tailbacks and fullbacks in 1980. He had been coaching Tech’s running backs up until his promotion last February.
Hite remained at Tech when Frank Beamer took over in 1987 and was elevated to the position of assistant head coach by Beamer the following year. He was promoted to the new position of associate head coach in December 2000. In 1989, Hite filled in as the acting head coach when Beamer was sidelined following coronary angioplasty surgery and had to miss a home game versus Tulane. Hite didn’t let the program down as he led the Hokies to an emotional 30-13 victory. Hite’s first tailback in 1980, Cyrus Lawrence, went on to establish Tech season and career marks for rushing yards. During the mid-1980s, Hite was credited with the development of Tech’s famed “Stallions” backfield that featured Maurice Williams and Eddie Hunter. In 2000, tailback Lee Suggs shattered school and BIG EAST Conference scoring records on the way to leading the nation in touchdowns and scoring. Suggs, who also led the conference in rushing, was selected the Co-BIG EAST Offensive
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PLAYING EXPERIENCE North Carolina (1970-73) COACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE 1974-77 North Carolina (running backs) 1978-87 Virginia Tech (running backs) 1988-00 Virginia Tech (assistant head coach and running backs) 2001-10 Virginia Tech (associate head coach and running backs) 2011- Virginia Tech (assistant to the head coach and senior advisor)
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Player of the Year. During the 2001 season, with Suggs sidelined by an injury, true freshman tailback Kevin Jones came on to lead the team in rushing and set a Tech record for rushing yards by a freshman. Jones was named the BIG EAST Rookie of the Year. In 2002, Suggs and Jones combined to become the most productive Tech twosome ever in terms of single-season rushing yardage, combining for over 2,000 yards. During the 2003 season, Jones earned consensus All-America honors before opting to leave early for the NFL Draft. He was a first-round pick of the Detroit Lions. In 2010 the tailback trio of Darren Evans, Ryan Williams and David Wilson combined to rush for 1,920 yards and 21 touchdowns and after the season, Williams was taken in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft by Arizona. Wilson was a first-round draft pick of the New York Giants in 2012. In 2009, Williams earned All-America honors after breaking the school’s single-season rushing record with 1,655 yards. A year before, Evans eclipsed the 1,200-yard mark and broke the school’s freshman rushing record en route to allconference honors. Evans also rushed for a schoolrecord 253 yards in Tech’s win over Maryland. Hite, who was on the sidelines for 397 consecutive Tech games as a coach from 19782010, coached in 21 bowl games for the Hokies. A native of Hyattsville, Md., Hite was a former star tailback at the University of North Carolina. He received a bachelor’s degree in education in 1974. Hite began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at UNC in 1974. He was a part-time assistant for the Tar Heels from 1975-77. Hite received one of his highest honors when he was inducted into the DeMatha High School Hall of Fame in 1992. Hite is married to the former Anne Heen of Memphis, Tenn. They have two daughters, Kirsten, 27, and Bryn, 23, and a son, Griffin, 19, a redshirt freshman on the Tech football squad.
Jim Cavanaugh Director of Recruiting and High School Relations
Jim Cavanaugh, who has played a major role in Virginia Tech’s success since joining Frank Beamer’s coaching staff in 1996, continues in his position on the staff as the director of recruiting and high school relations. The change came after 15 seasons as the Hokies’ strong safety and outside linebackers coach and his nine years as Tech’s recruiting coordinator. No one has been more instrumental in bringing top-notch talent to the Tech program than Cavanaugh. He was named the No. 2 recruiting coordinator in the country in January, 2010 by Sporting News and, over a 13-year span, his recruiting skills have helped the Hokies attract, among others, prep All-Americans Michael Vick, Nathaniel Adibi, Victor Harris, D.J. Coles, Bryan Randall, Jonathan Lewis, Marcus Vick, Mark Shuman, Xavier Adibi, Dyrell Roberts, Chris Ellis and Corey Marshall. In his first year in his new role, he helped Tech sign five prep All-Americans. Along with his success in attracting talent,
Cavanaugh was instrumental in helping players develop their talent once they joined the Tech program. During his first season on the job, in 1996, outside linebacker Brandon Semones led the team in tackles and earned second-team AllBIG EAST honors. Cavanaugh also helped in the development of highly successful players, such as Pierson Prioleau, Cory Bird, Kevin McCadam, James Anderson, Cody Grimm and Aaron Rouse. Prioleau was a thirdteam All-America pick by The Sporting News in 1997 and is still playing in the NFL. Grimm went from walk-on to All-American under Cavanaugh and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, starting several games for them last season. McCadam was a fifth-round NFL selection by the Atlanta Falcons in 2002. Anderson, a twoyear starter at whip linebacker, was a third-round NFL draft pick of the Carolina Panthers in 2005 and had a breakout year last season, while Rouse was drafted in the third round by the Green Bay
Packers in 2007. Tech’s appearance in the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl marked Cavanaugh’s 27th postseason game as a coach and 19th in a row. A former star receiver at William & Mary, he is a veteran of 41 years coaching, including 37 as a full-time coach on the collegiate level. He has worked at two other Virginia schools – VMI and the University of Virginia – during his career and has been on the staff of five ACC schools – NC State, UVa, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia Tech. Cavanaugh coached at the University of North Carolina for eight years, and from 1982 through 1987, he worked under Bobby Ross and Joe Krivak at Maryland. He served two years at North Carolina State, three years under coach Bob Thalman at VMI, one year at Virginia and two years at Marshall. Cavanaugh began his collegiate coaching career as a graduate assistant at NC State in 1972. He has been a part of 11 conference championships and has been associated with four Hall of Fame Coaches (played for Marv Levy at W&M; coached with Lou Holtz at NCSU; coached with Ross at Maryland; and coached with Thalman at VMI). COACHING AND During his years as a receiver at William & Mary, Cavanaugh surpassed ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE the Tribe’s career record in receiving 1970 Newport News (Va.) High School with 117 catches and over 1,600 1971 Denbigh (Va.) High School yards. He also earned honorable 1972-73 NC State (graduate assistant) mention All-America honors in 1967 1974-75 VMI (receivers) and was co-captain of his team in 1976 VMI (running backs) 1969. Cavanaugh was inducted into 1977-78 NC State (receivers) the William & Mary Sports Hall of 1979-80 Marshall (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks) Fame in April 2001. Married to the former Marsha 1981 Virginia (receivers) Carnell, he has two children – Ryan, 1982-86 Maryland (running backs) who has worked in the NFL, and 1987 Maryland (offensive coordinator/ Lauren, who graduated from Tech in quarterbacks) 2002. 1988-95 North Carolina (receivers) Ryan and his wife, the former 1996-01 Virginia Tech (strong safety, Melissa Searls, have two daughters, outside linebackers) Mallory (7) and Samantha (5), while 2002-10 Virginia Tech (recruiting coordinator/ Lauren and her husband, Rob Reddick, have three children, Matthew (8), strong safety, outside linebackers) Marshall (6) and Mille (4). 2011- Virginia Tech (director of recruiting
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Tech offense "We want, and expect, to attack both the defense and the field of play in a concerted, aggressive approach. We want to be able to use schemes and formations that utilize our talents, while placing pressure on the opponent to adjust and defend. Our goal is to set the tempo of the game and dictate the style of play that is indicative of Virginia Tech football." – Bryan Stinespring
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• finished 22nd in the country in sacks allowed, 28th in rushing offense and 35th in total offense per game.
• won 102 games, averaged 367.9 yards and 30.2 points per game.
• was led by junior tailback David Wilson, who broke the school record for rushing yards in a season and was named both the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Player of the Year and a second-team All-American.
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• broke in a new quarterback in Logan Thomas, who still managed to break the school record for total offense in a season, tie the school record for rushing scores in a season by a quarterback and threw for over 3,000 yards for only the second time in school history. • featured Jacobs Blocking Trophy Winner Blake DeChristopher, along with the top two receivers in program history (Jarrett Boykin & Danny Coale). • saw running back David Wilson (first round, New York Giants) and receiver Danny Coale (fifth round, Dallas Cowboys) get taken in the 2012 NFL Draft.
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• finished with seven of its top nine all-time teams in total offense and six of its top nine performances in total points. • had five players earn All-BIG EAST honors, including one repeat performer, and 25 more who won All-ACC honors during the past eight seasons, with five repeat picks. • produced its first Rimington Trophy winner in Jake Grove and the school’s first ACC Jacobs Blocking Trophy Winner in Blake DeChristopher. • produced the ACC Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year for 2004 (Bryan Randall), 2010 (Tyrod Taylor) and 2011 (David Wilson), and the 2009 ACC Rookie of the Year (Ryan Williams). • had 20 players drafted and 38 players total sign with NFL teams. • featured 1,000-yard rushers David Wilson, Ryan Williams, Kevin Jones, Lee Suggs, Darren Evans and Branden Ore, the two top passing leaders in school history and five of the top pass catchers in school history.
Bryan Stinespring Offensive Coordinator and Tight Ends/ Offensive Tackles Coach The Coach stinespring File PERSONAL Born: 10/12/63, Clifton Forge, Va. Hometown: Clifton Forge, Va. Wife: former Shelley Franklin Children: Daniel, Caroline, Olivia, Ella EDUCATION High School: Clifton Forge HS (1982) College: James Madison University (1986) Postgraduate: Virginia Tech (1992) COACHING EXPERIENCE 1986-88 Lexington High School 1989 Patrick Henry High School 1990-91 Virginia Tech (graduate assistant) 1992 Virginia Tech (director of sports programs) 1993 Virginia Tech (tight ends/ assistant offensive line) 1994-97 Virginia Tech (tight ends/ assistant offensive line/ recruiting coordinator) 1998-00 Virginia Tech (offensive line/ recruiting coordinator) 2001 Virginia Tech (assistant head coach/OL/recruiting) 2002-05 Virginia Tech (offensive coordinator/offensive line) 2006-10 Virginia Tech (offensive coordinator/tight ends) 2011- Virginia Tech (offensive coordinator/tight ends/tackles)
Stinespring took over the offensive line duties in the spring of 1998 and helped mold Tech’s young line into a unit that showed steady improvement during the ‘98 season. Two members of that line – tackle Derek Smith and guard Dwight Vick – went on to sign with NFL teams. In 1999 and 2000, the offensive line helped clear the way as the Hokies set new BIG EAST rushing marks in back-to-back seasons. Center Keith Short, guard Matt Lehr and tackle Dave Kadela all earned second-team All-BIG EAST honors in ‘99. Lehr repeated as a second-team pick in 2000, while Kadela moved to first team. In 2002, tackle Anthony Davis earned all-conference honors as the offensive front cleared the way for record-setting tailbacks Lee Suggs and Kevin Jones, who combined for over 2,100 yards. Prior to taking over the O-line duties, Stinespring coached Tech’s tight ends and assisted with the offensive line for five seasons. He was the Hokies’ recruiting coordinator for eight years (1994-2001) and continues to be instrumental in helping attract top high school talent to campus. In 2001, he served as Tech’s assistant head coach along with his other duties. Stinespring initially joined the Tech staff in 1990 as a graduate assistant coach and spent two seasons in that capacity helping with the offensive line. After serving as the director of sports programs in 1992, he was elevated to a full-time coaching position prior to the 1993 season. A native of Clifton Forge, Va., Stinespring was a walk-on player for James Madison University in the early 1980s. He is married to the former Shelley Franklin of Richmond, Va. Bryan and Shelley have a son, Daniel, 18; twin daughters, Caroline and Olivia, who are 14 years old, and another daughter, Ella, 9.
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BOWL EXPERIENCE Coach 1993 Independence (Virginia Tech vs. Indiana) 1994 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee) 1995 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Texas) 1996 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Nebraska) 1997 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina) 1998 Music City (Virginia Tech vs. Alabama) 1999 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Florida State) 2000 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Clemson) 2001 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Florida State) 2002 San Francisco (Virginia Tech vs. Air Force) 2003 Insight (Virginia Tech vs. California) 2004 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Auburn) 2005 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Louisville) 2006 Chick-fil-A (Virginia Tech vs. Georgia) 2007 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Kansas) 2008 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati) 2009 Chick-fil-A (Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee) 2010 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Stanford) 2011 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Michigan)
Bryan Stinespring, an integral member of the Virginia Tech staff as both a coach and recruiter, is in his 11th season overseeing the Hokies’ offense. Stinespring was promoted to offensive coordinator in December 2001 and began those duties during the Hokies’ Gator Bowl game against Florida State on New Year’s Day. He also coaches the tight ends and offensive tackles along the line. The 2012 season marks Stinespring’s 20th year as a full-time coach on Frank Beamer’s staff at Tech. In 2006, he returned to coaching the tight ends after eight seasons as the offensive line coach. During his time as the offensive line coach, one of Stinespring’s star pupils, center Jake Grove, won the 2003 Rimington Trophy and became the university’s third unanimous AllAmerican. He was the first center taken in the 2004 NFL Draft. Last year, junior tailback David Wilson broke the school’s single-season rushing record en route to ACC Player of the Year honors and becoming an NFL first-round draft pick, while sophom*ore quarterback Logan Thomas set a new school record for total offense in a season. His offense also featured the top two receivers in school history and Jacobs Blocking Trophy recipient Blake DeChristopher at tackle. In 2010, Stinespring’s offense flourished and was led by ACC Player of the Year Tyrod Taylor who quarterbacked the Hokies to an ACC title. In 2009, freshman Ryan Williams led a rushing offense that ranked 14th in the country; and, in 2007, Stinespring had four players from his offense taken in the NFL Draft, including offensive tackle Duane Brown in the first round. In 2005, three of his linemen were named to the All-ACC team with two of them earning firstteam honors.
Shane Beamer Associate Head Coach and RUNNING BACKS Coach
The Coach Beamer File PERSONAL Born: 3/31/77, Charleston, S.C. Hometown: Blacksburg, Va. Wife: former Emily Gladney Children: Sutton, Olivia EDUCATION High School: Blacksburg High School College: Virginia Tech (1999) Postgraduate: Tennessee (2003) PLAYING EXPERIENCE Virginia Tech (1995-99) COACHING EXPERIENCE 2000 Georgia Tech (graduate assistant) 2001-03 Tennessee (graduate assistant) 2004-05 Mississippi State (cornerbacks) 2006 Mississippi State (running backs/ recruiting coordinator) 2007 South Carolina (outside linebackers/ co-special teams coordinator) 2008 South Carolina (cornerbacks) 2009-10 South Carolina (Spurs/strong safeties/special teams/ recruiting coordinator) 2011- Virginia Tech (associate head coach/ running backs)
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BOWL/PLAYOFF EXPERIENCE Player 1995 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Texas) 1996 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Nebraska) 1997 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina) 1998 Music City (Virginia Tech vs. Alabama) 1999 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Florida State) Coach 2000 2001 2002 2003 2008 2009 2010 2011
Peach (Georgia Tech vs. LSU) Citrus (Tennessee vs. Michigan) Peach (Tennessee vs. Maryland) Peach (Tennessee vs. Clemson) Outback (South Carolina vs. Iowa) Papajohns.com (South Carolina vs. Connecticut) Chick-fil-A (South Carolina vs. Florida State) Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Michigan)
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Former Virginia Tech long snapper and receiver Shane Beamer is in his second season on the Hokies’ coaching staff as the associate head coach and running backs coach after spending four seasons at the University of South Carolina. In his first year back in Blacksburg, he mentored David Wilson, who broke the school’s single-season rushing record and was named both an AP All-American and the ACC’s Player of the Year and went on to be taken in the first round of the NFL Draft by the New York Giants. Beamer coached several spots for the Gameco*cks, including the spurs and strong safeties, as well as serving as the special teams coordinator in both 2009 and 2010. Beamer was also Carolina’s recruiting coordinator, duties he took on following the conclusion of the 2008 regular season. In 2009, Beamer’s special team units recorded five blocked kicks, tying for the SEC lead and tying for the eighth-highest total in the nation. Beamer helped coach a defense that ranked third in the SEC and 15th in the country in total defense and second in the league and eighth in the land in passing defense. Beamer’s first class as the recruiting coordinator (2009) was ranked the nation’s 12th-best class by both Rivals.com and Scout. com and the 2010 and 2011 recruiting classes were again ranked among the nation’s top 25. Beamer was nominated for the 2009 Frank Broyles Assistant Coach of the Year award following the season. Beamer joined the South Carolina staff in 2007, coaching the outside linebackers and serving as the co-coordinator of special teams in his first season in Columbia. He worked with the cornerbacks in his second campaign. That 2008 unit was one of the most productive on the field as they were part of a defensive squad that finished the regular season ranked second
in the nation in pass defense and 13th in total defense. Beamer went to South Carolina after spending the previous three seasons at Mississippi State University. He was hired by Sylvester Croom in January 2004 to coach the Bulldog cornerbacks under defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson. In his first two seasons at MSU he guided three defensive backs to Freshman All-SEC accolades. He made the move to running backs coach in the spring of 2006. He also served as the program’s recruiting coordinator. Beamer went to Mississippi State from the University of Tennessee, where he spent three seasons as a graduate assistant helping with the cornerbacks, coaching the place-kickers, punters and long snappers and assisting in all special teams areas. He also oversaw game opponent scouting while at UT and earned a master’s degree in sport science in December 2003. Prior to joining the staff at Tennessee, Beamer worked one season (2000) as a graduate assistant at Georgia Tech, helping with the Yellow Jacket quarterbacks and wide receivers. Beamer earned his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech in 1999 and was the Hokies’ starting long snapper for three seasons. He also contributed as a wide receiver. He played on four bowl teams and three Big East Conference championship squads. He concluded his college playing career by helping the 1999 Hokies to a No. 2 final regularseason ranking and a berth in the national championship game played against Florida State in the Sugar Bowl. Born in Charleston, S.C., Beamer is the son of longtime Virginia Tech head football coach Frank Beamer. He is married to the former Emily Gladney, a Starkville, Miss., native. The couple has two daughters, Sutton (4) and Olivia (2).
Curt Newsome Offensive Guards and Centers Coach
The Coach Newsome File PERSONAL Born: 10/29/58, Newport News, Va. Hometown: Hampton, Va. Wife: former Melinda Shepherd Children: Curtis, Elizabeth EDUCATION High School: Phoebus High School College: Emory & Henry (1982) PLAYING EXPERIENCE Emory & Henry (1977-80) COACHING EXPERIENCE 1982 Ervington High School (defensive coordinator) 1983-84 Ervington High School (head coach) 1985-86 Phoebus High School (defensive coordinator) 1987-97 Kecoughtan High School (head coach) 1998 Heritage High School (head coach) 1999-01 James Madison (defensive line) 2002 James Madison (tight ends/tackles) 2003-05 James Madison (assistant head coach/offensive line) 2006-10 Virginia Tech (offensive line) 2011- Virginia Tech (guards/centers)
playing its best ball at the end of the year, led by eventual first-round draft pick Duane Brown. In 2006, his young line came along as the season progressed. Senior Brandon Frye was taken in the NFL Draft by Houston and started several games for Seattle last season. Newsome served as the offensive line coach and assistant head coach his last three seasons at James Madison, helping guide the Dukes to the Division I-AA national championship in 2004. He joined the JMU staff in March 1999 and worked as the defensive line coach his first three seasons. In 2002, he coached Madison’s offensive tackles and tight ends. During his stint at JMU, Newsome coached AllAmericans on both sides of the ball - defensive end Chris Morant, who was a two-time first-team All-American, and offensive guard Matt Magerko, who received first-team AP All-America honors in 2004 when the Dukes won the I-AA national title. Prior to joining the JMU staff, Newsome was head coach in 1998 at Newport News’ Heritage High School, where he was the AP’s Virginia Scholastic Coach of the Year. He coached from 1987 to 1997 at Kecoughtan High School and also coached at both Phoebus and Ervington high schools. Newsome received a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Emory & Henry in 1982. He and his wife, Melinda, have a son, Curtis, 24, and a daughter, Elizabeth, 17.
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Curt Newsome is entering his seventh season on the Hokies’ staff, coaching the center and offensive guard positions after handling the entire offensive line the previous five seasons. Prior to his arrival in Blacksburg, he was an assistant coach at James Madison University for seven seasons. A familiar face in the Virginia high school ranks, he is also one of the top recruiters in the region and helped sign prep star Tyrod Taylor in 2006. Last year’s line featured four seniors who helped pave the way for a 1,700-yard rusher who was named the ACC’s Player of the Year, and the group finished 22nd in the country in fewest sacks allowed per game. That group included Blake DeChristopher at tackle who earned the ACC’s Jacobs Blocking Trophy and Jaymes Brooks, an All-ACC guard. Both went on to sign with NFL squads. In 2010, his line included three All-ACC selections while the 2009 line featured four All-conference selections. In 2009, Ed Wang was drafted by the Buffalo Bills and Sergio Render signed a free agent deal with Tampa Bay. These lines came on the heels of a 2008 line that helped pave the way for 1,200-yard rusher Darren Evans as the Hokies gelled late en route to ACC and Orange Bowl titles. In 2007, Newsome had to deal with player injuries throughout the season, but had a line
Mike O’Cain Quarterbacks Coach The Coach O’Cain File PERSONAL Born: 7/20/54, Orangeburg, S.C. Hometown: Orangeburg, S.C. Wife: former Nancy Farnum Children: Jenny, Lizzi EDUCATION High School: Orangeburg-Wilkinson (1972) College: Clemson (1977) PLAYING EXPERIENCE Clemson (1972-1976)
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COACHING EXPERIENCE 1977 Clemson (graduate assistant) 1978-80 The Citadel (quarterbacks/ running backs) 1981 Murray State (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks) 1982-84 Murray State (asst. head coach/ offensive coordinator/ quarterbacks coach) 1985 East Carolina (asst. head coach/ quarterbacks) 1986-89 NC State (quarterbacks/ running backs) 1990-92 NC State (quarterbacks) 1993-99 NC State (head coach) 2000 North Carolina (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks) 2001-03 Clemson (quarterbacks) 2004 Clemson (offensive coordinator/ quarterbacks) 2006- Virginia Tech (quarterbacks) BOWL EXPERIENCE Coach 1977 Gator (Clemson vs. Pittsburgh) 1986 Peach (NC State vs. Virginia Tech) 1988 Peach (NC State vs. Iowa) 1989 Copper (NC State vs. Arizona) 1990 All American (NC State vs. Southern Miss) 1992 Peach (NC State vs. East Carolina) 1992 Gator (NC State vs. Florida) 1994 Hall of Fame (NC State vs. Michigan) 1995 Peach (NC State vs. Mississippi State) 1998 Micron PC (NC State vs. Miami) 2001 Humanitarian (Clemson vs. Louisiana Tech) 2002 Tangerine (Clemson vs. Texas Tech) 2004 Peach (Clemson vs. Tennessee) 2006 Chick-fil-A (Virginia Tech vs. Georgia) 2007 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Kansas) 2008 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati) 2009 Chick-fil-A (Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee) 2010 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Stanford) 2011 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Michigan)
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Mike O’Cain is in his seventh season as the quarterbacks coach at Virginia Tech. A veteran of the Atlantic Coast Conference, O’Cain was formerly the head coach at NC State and offensive coordinator at both North Carolina and Clemson. This season, he will again handle the gameday playcalling duties for the Tech offense like he did in 2011. A year after losing one of the greatest quarterbacks to suit up for the Hokies, O’Cain started over with Logan Thomas. All he did was go on to break the school’s single-season record for total offense and became just the second 3,000-yard passer in school history. The 33-year coaching veteran spent four seasons developing Tyrod Taylor into a dynamic playmaker who led Tech to three ACC titles in four years and was named the league’s player of the year as a senior. O’Cain returned to the sidelines in 2006 after a one-year hiatus in which he served as the color commentator for the Hokie Playback broadcasts of home Virginia Tech football games. Prior to that, he coached at Clemson in 2004, serving as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. In 2003, he was a big reason Charlie Whitehurst established 33 school records, including the passing yardage and completion records for a season. Whitehurst is now in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers while Taylor was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2011. In his first year at Tech, he brought along Sean Glennon, who passed for over 2,000 yards in his first year as a starter, while the 2007 combo of Glennon and Taylor combined for 2,723 passing yards and 24 total touchdowns. O’Cain began his coaching career at Clemson in 1977 as a graduate assistant. He coached the offensive backfield at The Citadel for the 197880 seasons before moving to Murray State, where he was an assistant under Tech head coach Frank Beamer from 1981-84.
After one year as the assistant head coach at East Carolina, O’Cain joined Dick Sheridan as quarterbacks coach at NC State. O’Cain served as a top assistant under Sheridan from 1986-92 and was a part of a staff that coached the Wolfpack in six bowl games. In 1993, Sheridan decided to retire just five weeks prior to the start of August practice and O’Cain was promoted to head coach. Despite a short period of time for preparation, O’Cain took NC State to a 7-4 regular-season record and an invitation to the Hall of Fame Bowl. The next year, O’Cain guided the Wolfpack to a second-place ACC finish with an 8-3 record. He completed the season with a victory over Mississippi State in the Peach Bowl to become just the second coach in NC State history to take a team to a bowl in his first two seasons with the program. In 1998, O’Cain guided the ‘Pack to a win over No. 1 Florida State, then won at Texas in 1999. For the Seminoles, that was one of just two losses in ACC play during the team’s first nine years in the league. He coached the Wolfpack to their third bowl trip in his tenure. After the 1999 season, O’Cain joined the North Carolina football staff as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. He helped the Tar Heels to a winning season in 2000, and then moved to Clemson in December to replace Rich Rodriguez as quarterbacks coach. He spent four years at Clemson, taking part in three bowl games. A native of Orangeburg, S.C., O’Cain was a three-year letterwinner at Clemson, where he was the most valuable player and a captain of Clemson’s 1976 team, working as both the punter and quarterback. He is still ranked in Clemson’s history for passing efficiency. He received his bachelor’s degree in recreation parks administration from Clemson in 1977. O’Cain and his wife, Nancy, have two daughters, Jenny (27) and Lizzi (25).
Kevin Sherman Wide Receivers Coach
The Coach Sherman File PERSONAL Born: 11/2/1968, Radford, Va. Hometown: Radford, Va. Wife: former Jennifer Williams Children: James, Nioka EDUCATION High School: Radford High School (1987) Junior College: Lees-McRae JC (1988) College: Ferrum College (1992) PLAYING EXPERIENCE Lees-McRae JC (1987) Ferrum College (1988-90) COACHING EXPERIENCE 1991 Ferrum College (student assistant) 1992-93 Methodist College (wide receivers) 1993-97 Virginia Military Institute (recruiting coordinator) 1997-00 Ohio University (wide receivers) 2000-05 Wake Forest University (wide receivers) 2004 Denver Broncos (NFL minority internship) 2006- Virginia Tech (wide receivers)
yards per reception. Sherman became an assistant coach at WFU after working four years as an assistant coach at Ohio University. Sherman was one of eight Ohio assistant coaches who accompanied head coach Jim Grobe to Winston-Salem in December 2000. At Ohio, Sherman was responsible for the split end and Z-back positions, which saw increasing action in the Bobcats’ Pro-I offense. Sherman helped guide the career of Z-back Raynald Ray, who compiled 925 receiving yards during his career. As a group, the 1999 receiving corps grabbed more receptions (72) than any group since 1994, while the 2000 unit totaled the highest number of receiving yards (1,046) in seven years. Prior to his stint at Ohio University, Sherman coached at Virginia Military Institute (VMI). In his four seasons with the Keydets, he coached in several capacities under three different head coaches. Beginning as the running backs coach, he later became the quarterbacks and receivers coach and coordinator for the passing game. While at VMI, he coached All-America running back Thomas Haskins, who led the Southern Conference in rushing for three consecutive years, and quarterback Al Lester, who threw for nearly 4,000 yards in his career. A 1992 graduate of Ferrum, Sherman served as captain of the Panther football team and was chosen as the team’s Most Valuable Player as a senior in 1990. During the 1991 season, he served as a student assistant football coach before becoming an assistant football coach at Methodist (NC) College in 1992. Sherman is married to the former Jennifer Williams. The couple has two children, a son, James, and a daughter, Nioka.
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BOWL/PLAYOFF EXPERIENCE Player 1988 Division III Playoffs (Ferrum, semifinals) 1989 Division III Playoffs (Ferrum, semifinals) 1990 Division III Playoffs (Ferrum) Coach 2002 Seattle (Wake Forest vs. Oregon) 2006 Chick-fil-A (Virginia Tech vs. Georgia) 2007 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Kansas) 2008 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati) 2009 Chick-fil-A (Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee) 2010 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Stanford) 2011 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Michigan)
Kevin Sherman, who coached the top two receivers in school history, is heading into his seventh season as the Hokies’ wide receivers coach. Over the past four years, he helped develop Jarrett Boykin and Danny Coale into the threats that helped them leave Blacksburg as the Nos. 1 and 2 receviers in Tech history in terms of both receptions and receiving yards, respectively. The duo continued to improve each year under Sherman, finishing with a combined 249 catches for 5,542 yards and 26 touchdowns. Danny Coale was drafted in the fifth round by the Dallas Cowboys and Jarrett Boykin signed a free agent deal with the Green Bay Packers. Sherman, who spent five seasons serving in the same capacity at Wake Forest University before coming to Tech, is a native of nearby Radford and a graduate of Radford High School and Ferrum (Va.) College. Three of his receivers from the 2007 team were drafted and both Eddie Royal (San Diego) and Josh Morgan (Washington) are now starring in the NFL. In 2006, five receivers contributed regularly, and three had at least 400 yards receiving. That senior quartet of Royal, Morgan, Justin Harper and Josh Hyman combined for 2,026 yards receiving and 15 touchdowns in 2007. During his time with the Demon Deacons, Sherman worked closely with All-ACC performers John Stone and Fabian Davis, both of whom went on to successful professional football careers with Oakland and Tampa Bay, respectively. Sherman also oversaw the development of Jason Anderson. Anderson set a school record for most receiving yards by a freshman and eventually left in 2004 as Wake’s career leader in
Tech defense “I believe in an attacking, aggressive style of defense. We want to put speed and athleticism on the field and use that to attack and pressure opposing offenses.” – Bud Foster
During Bud Foster’s tenure as defensive coordinator, Tech has ... • had at least one defensive player earn All-America honors in 16 of 17 seasons. Four players gained A-A recognition in 1999 and three in 2001. • been nationally ranked in the top five of a major defensive category 35 times. • produced its first Lombardi Award winner and its first Nagurski Trophy winner in Corey Moore.
Under the direction of ‘06 Broyles Award winner Bud Foster, the 2011 Hokie defense ... • finished in the top 15 nationally in five major categories, including seventh in scoring defense and 10th in total defense.
• had 45 different defensive players score touchdowns.
• also finished 12th in the country in sacks per game, 14th in rushing defense, 14th in pass efficiency defense, tied for 18th in interceptions and 31st in pass defense.
• held opponents to an average of 106.5 yards rushing and 16.4 points per game in 219 games.
• placed all four members of the secondary on the All-ACC squad.
• had 35 players drafted by NFL teams. • produced two BIG EAST defensive players of the year – Corey Moore, who earned the honor in both 1998 and 1999, and Cornell Brown, who won it in 1995.
• had 11 different players combine to record the Hokies’ 16 interceptions on the season, including four players with multiple interceptions. • lost three starters for the season due to injury and started nine sophom*ores or freshmen in the bowl game, but still put up impressive numbers.
Tech’s Top 20 National Defensive Rankings Under Coach Bud Foster 1995* 1st Rushing Defense (77.36 ypg) 5th Scoring Defense (14.09 ppg) 10th Total Defense (285.9 ypg) 1996 Tied-9th Scoring Defense (15.27 ppg) 16th Pass Efficiency Defense (99.37 rating) 19th Rushing Defense (112.0 ypg)
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1997 13th Scoring Defense (16.82 ppg) 1998 2nd Interceptions (23) 4th Scoring Defense (12.9 ppg) 7th Total Defense (284.9 ypg) 11th Rushing Defense (102.2 ypg) 11th Pass Efficiency Defense (103.4) 1999 1st Scoring Defense (10.5 ppg) 3rd Total Defense (247.3 ypg) 3rd Rushing Defense (75.9 ypg) 7th Pass Efficiency Defense (98.1)
2000 Tied-3rd Interceptions (23) 16th Rushing Defense (99.3 ypg) 2001 2nd Total Defense (237.81 ypg) 2nd Rushing Defense (71.6 ypg) 2nd Scoring Defense (13.4 ppg) 3rd Pass Efficiency Defense (85.62) Tied-7th Interceptions (19) 8th Pass Defense (166.27 ypg) 2002 1st Interceptions (24) 5th Turnovers Gained (37) 2004 2nd Scoring Defense (12.85 ppg) Tied-2nd Turnovers Gained (32) 4th Total Defense (268.00 ypg) 4th Pass Defense (152.77 ypg) Tied-4th Interceptions (19) 7th Pass Efficiency Defense (100.95) 9th Turnover Margin (1.00) 2005 1st Total Defense (247.62 ypg) 2nd Scoring Defense (12.92 ppg)
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2nd Pass Efficiency Defense (92.68) 3rd Pass Defense (154.23 ypg) 8th Rushing Defense (92.68 ypg) Tied-9th Interceptions (19) 2006 1st Total Defense (219.46 ypg) 1st Scoring Defense (11.00 ppg) 1st Pass Defense (128.23 ypg) 2nd Pass Efficiency Defense (91.37) 11th Rushing Defense (91.23 ypg) Tied-15th Interceptions (17) 2007 3rd Scoring Defense (16.07 ppg) 4th Total Defense (293.31 ypg) 5th Pass Efficiency Defense (99.12) 5th Rushing Defense (86.64 ypg) 5th Sacks (3.36) Tied-8th Interceptions (22) Tied-13th Turnovers Gained (31) 2008 Tied-4th Turnovers Gained (34) 7th Total Defense (279.43 ypg) Tied-8th Interceptions (20) 9th Scoring Defense (16.71 ppg)
14th Rushing Defense (104.43 ypg) 16th Pass Defense (175.00) 2009 8th Pass Efficiency Defense (99.21) 9th Scoring Defense (15.62 ppg) 11th Pass Defense (167.08) 12th Total Defense (295.46 ypg) 13th Turnover Margin (.69) 14th Sacks (2.77 spg) Tied-15th Tackles For Loss (7.08 pg) 2010 1st Turnover Margin (1.36) Tied-2nd Interceptions (23) Tied-8th Turnovers Gained (32) 15th Pass Efficiency Defense (122.45) 2010 7th Scoring Defense (17.64 ypg) 10th Total Defense (304.64 ypg) 12th Sacks (2.93) 14th Pass Efficiency Defense (112.05) 14th Rushing Defense (104.07 ypg) T-18th Interceptions (16) *co-coordinator in 1995
bud foster Defensive Coordinator and Inside Linebackers Coach The Coach foster File PERSONAL Born: 7/28/59, Somerset, Ky. Hometown: Nokomis, Ill. Wife: former Jacqueline Travis Children: Amy, Grant, Hillary EDUCATION High School: Nokomis (Ill.) High School (1977) College: Murray State University (1981) PLAYING EXPERIENCE Murray State (1977-80) COACHING EXPERIENCE 1981-82 Murray State (graduate assistant) 1983-85 Murray State (outside linebackers) 1986 Murray State (linebackers/ special teams) 1987 Virginia Tech (inside linebackers) 1988-92 Virginia Tech (outside linebackers) 1993 Virginia Tech (linebackers/ special teams) 1994 Virginia Tech (inside backers/ special teams) 1995- Virginia Tech (defensive coordinator/inside linebackers/ special teams)
defense, interceptions and turnovers gained. After helping Tech to the national championship game in 1999, Foster was recognized as the 2000 Division I-A Defensive Coordinator of the Year by American Football Coach magazine. Tech’s 1999 defensive unit led Division I-A in scoring defense and ranked third in two other categories. Following numerous seasons, Foster has been pursued by big-time programs for their defensive coordinator position, but he has opted to continue his long-standing football association with Beamer. That association dates back to 1979 when Foster was a strong safety and defensive end at Murray State and Beamer was the defensive coordinator. Foster began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at MSU in 1981, Beamer’s first season as the head coach. Since coming to Tech in 1987, Foster has worn several coaching hats. He coached the inside linebackers for one year in 1987, then tutored the outside linebackers for the next five seasons. Foster assumed responsibility for both sets of linebackers prior to the 1993 season and also took over special-teams coaching that year. The following year, he coached the inside linebackers and special teams. Foster assumed the position of co-defensive coordinator in 1995 and took over as the sole defensive coordinator in ‘96. The inside linebackers continue to be his primary responsibility. A 1981 graduate of Murray State, Foster was an outstanding strong safety and outside linebacker from 1977 to 1980. After two years as a graduate assistant at his alma mater, Foster was elevated to a full-time staff position. The Nokomis, Ill., native coached outside linebackers for three seasons before taking over the inside and outside linebackers in 1986. He also served as MSU’s recruiting coordinator and worked with special teams. Foster and his wife Jacqueline have three children: Amy Porter, Grant and Hillary. Daughter Amy has a 4-year-old daughter, Jaiden Olivia.
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BOWL/PLAYOFF EXPERIENCE Player 1979 Division I-AA Playoffs (Murray State, semifinals) Coach 1986 Division I-AA Playoffs (Murray State, quarterfinals) 1993 Independence (Virginia Tech vs. Indiana) 1994 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee) 1995 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Texas) 1996 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Nebraska) 1997 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina) 1998 Music City (Virginia Tech vs. Alabama) 1999 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Florida State) 2000 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Clemson) 2001 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Florida State) 2002 San Francisco (Virginia Tech vs. Air Force) 2003 Insight (Virginia Tech vs. California) 2004 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Auburn) 2005 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Louisville) 2006 Chick-fil-A (Virginia Tech vs. Georgia) 2007 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Kansas) 2008 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati) 2009 Chick-fil-A (Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee) 2010 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Stanford) 2011 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Michigan)
Regarded as one of the top defensive minds in the game, Bud Foster enters his 26th season at Virginia Tech. The 2006 Broyles Award winner has helped mold nationally ranked defenses on a yearly basis during his 17 years as a coordinator. Foster, who was a finalist three previous times (1999, 2001, 2005) for the award given to the nation’s top assistant football coach, has gained a well-deserved reputation as one of the nation’s most respected defensive coaches while serving on Frank Beamer’s football staff at Tech. After an off year by Foster’s standards in 2010, the Hokies roared back to form in 2011 despite starting nine freshmen or sophom*ores for most of the season after injuries claimed three starters for the year. His defense finished seventh in the country in scoring defense and 10th in total defense. In 2008, despite losing seven starters to NFL camps from the 2007 team, his young and inexperienced group finished seventh in the nation in total defense and in the top 20 of five other categories. In 2009, his group rounded into form late and finished 12th in the country in total defense and was led by All-American Cody Grimm. His young group led the nation in 2010 in turnover margin and tied for second in the country in passes intercepted (23) with AllAmerican Jayron Hosley leading the way as the Hokies claimed another ACC title. The 2007 group was also among the nation’s elite, featuring a pair of first-team All-Americans in Brandon Flowers and Xavier Adibi, along with six all-conference selections. The 2006 unit led the nation in total defense for the second straight year. The unit also led the nation in passing and scoring defense. The 2005 squad led the country in total defense and ranked among the top three teams in three other categories. It produced two first-team AllAmericans along with four all-conference players. Tech’s 2004 defense ranked in the top five nationally in total defense, pass defense, scoring
Cornell Brown Outside Linebackers and Assistant Defensive ends Coach
The Coach Brown File PERSONAL Born: 3/15/75, Englewood, N.J. Hometown: Lynchburg, Va. EDUCATION High School: E.C. Glass High School College: Virginia Tech (1997) Postgraduate: Virginia Tech (2007) PLAYING EXPERIENCE Virginia Tech (1993-96) Baltimore Ravens (1997-2004) COACHING EXPERIENCE 2005 Cologne [NFL-E] (linebackers) 2006-07 Frankfurt [NFL-E] (defensive line) 2006-07 Virginia Tech (graduate assistant) 2008-10 Calgary [CFL] (defensive line) 2011- Virginia Tech (outside linebackers)
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BOWL/PLAYOFF EXPERIENCE Player 1993 Independence (Virginia Tech vs. Indiana) 1994 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee) 1995 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Texas) 1996 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Nebraska) 2000 Super Bowl XXXV (Baltimore vs. NYG) 2001 NFL Playoffs (AFC semifnals) 2003 NFL Playoffs (AFC semifinals) Coach 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
NFL-Europe World Bowl champions NFL-Europe World Bowl CFL Grey Cup champions CFL Playoffs (conference semifinals) CFL Playoffs (conference semifinals) Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Michigan)
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Former Virginia Tech All-American and Tech Sports Hall of Fame member Cornell Brown is in his second season on the Hokies’ coaching staff, working with the outside linebackers and helping out with the defensive ends. The Lynchburg, Va., native joined the coaching ranks in 2005 as a coaching assistant working with linebackers for the Cologne Centurions in the NFL-Europe League. Brown became a full time defensive line coach for the Frankfurt Galaxy the following year and helped the team to back-to-back World Bowl appearances, winning the league title in 2006. While coaching the defensive line, he helped develop free-agent tackle Remi Ayodele of the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints. NFL-Europe’s schedule allowed Brown to also work as a graduate assistant coach at Virginia Tech during the Hokies’ 2006 and 2007 seasons. He helped develop defensive units that led the nation in total defense and scoring defense in ’06 and were ranked third and fourth, respectively, in those categories in 2007. He had a helping hand in developing draft choices Chris Ellis, Carlton Powell and Jason Worilds.
Brown attended Virginia Tech and played defensive end from 1993 through 1996, helping the Hokies to a bowl game each season. Brown became the first Virginia Tech football player to gain consensus All-America honors as a junior when he was named to five first teams in 1995. Brown was a first-team A-A pick by AP, UPI, the Football Writers Association, The Sporting News and Football News. He finished the year with 103 total tackles, including a BIG EAST-leading 14 sacks. He was selected National Defensive Player of the Year by Football News and was one of five finalists for the Defensive Player of the Year. In 1996, Brown missed three games, but still earned first-team honors from Walter Camp and secondteam recognition from AP. He posted eight sacks, five other tackles behind the line, 19 quarterback hurries and 58 total tackles during the ‘96 season. Brown had his Tech jersey retired on Nov. 20, 2002, during the West Virginia game. A sixth-round draft pick of the Baltimore Ravens, Brown played seven seasons in the NFL and was a member of the Ravens’ Super Bowl XXXV championship team.
Torrian Gray Defensive secondary Coach
The Coach Gray File PERSONAL Born: 3/18/74, Lakeland, Fla. Hometown: Lakeland, Fla. Wife: former Elena Fullman Children: Tori EDUCATION High School: Kathleen High School College: Virginia Tech (1996) PLAYING EXPERIENCE Virginia Tech (1992-96) Minnesota Vikings (1997-1999) COACHING EXPERIENCE 2000-02 Maine (defensive backs) 2002-04 Connecticut (defensive backs) 2004-05 Chicago Bears (assistant defensive backs) 2006- Virginia Tech (defensive secondary) BOWL/PLAYOFF EXPERIENCE Player 1993 Independence (Virginia Tech vs. Indiana) 1994 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee) 1995 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Texas) 1996 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Nebraska)
previous two seasons as assistant defensive backs coach with the NFL’s Chicago Bears. During the 2005 season, the Bears ranked fifth in the NFL in passing defense and finished tied for second in interceptions (24) as defensive backs Nathan Vasher and Mike Brown were both elected to the Pro Bowl. Gray began his coaching career at the University of Maine, serving as defensive backs coach for two seasons (2000-01). Gray spent the 2002 and 2003 seasons as defensive backs coach at the University of Connecticut. During his playing career at Virginia Tech (1992-96), Gray helped the Hokies to four consecutive bowls for the first time in school history. He played on 97 percent of the Hokies’ defensive plays over his last three seasons, starting at rover in 1994 and ’95, and handling the starting free safety duties in 1996. Gray was named All-BIG EAST all three seasons and helped Tech to conference championships his last two years. He shared the team lead in interceptions in both 1993 and 1994 and was named the Hokies’ Outstanding Defensive Back in 1996. Gray earned a bachelor’s degree in consumer studies from Tech. He was drafted in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft (49th overall) by the Minnesota Vikings. He started five games as a rookie, including two playoff contests. He contributed as a starter in the nickel package and as a special teams player before retiring in the spring of 2000 due to a knee injury. The Vikings advanced to the playoffs in each of his three seasons. A native of Lakeland, Fla., Gray is married to the former Elena Fullman. He has a daughter, Tori, who is 14.
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Former Virginia Tech defensive standout and NFL product Torrian Gray, who is in his seventh season as the Hokies’ defensive secondary coach, has made a big impact on Tech’s defense. Last year, all four members of his secondary made the All-ACC squad. That secondary helped Tech finish 14th in the country in pass efficiency defense and tied for 18th nationally in passes intercepted. Corner Kyle Fuller led the team with 14.5 tackles for loss and the secondary combined for 10 of Tech’s 16 picks. In 2010, the defense – led by first-team AllAmerican Jayron Hosley – finished tied for second in the country in passes intercepted. Hosley led the nation with nine picks and combined with Rashad Carmichael for 13 total interceptions, the most in the nation for a cornerback combo. Carmichael went on to be drafted by the Houston Texans in 2011 and Hosley was taken by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2012 Draft. His 2009 group finished 11th in the country in pass defense and eighth in pass efficiency defense and was led by eventual NFL draft pick Kam Chancellor. In 2008, led by All-American Victor Harris, Gray’s secondary was ranked among the nation’s leaders in pass defense (129.1 ypg) and interceptions (20). In 2007, Gray oversaw a pass efficiency defense ranked fifth in the country, led by three All-ACC performers in Harris, Brandon Flowers and D.J. Parker. Flowers thrived under Gray, earning All-America honors for the second time, including first-team honors en route to becoming a secondround pick in the NFL Draft. In 2006, Gray led a secondary that ranked as the nation’s No. 1 pass defense and the No. 2 team in pass efficiency defense. Prior to coming to Blacksburg, Gray spent the
Charley Wiles Defensive Line Coach
The Coach Wiles File PERSONAL Born: 5/4/64, Nashville, Tenn. Hometown: DeLand, Fla. Wife: former Andrea Wilder Children: Kendell, Eric EDUCATION High School: DeLand High School College: Murray State University (1987) Postgraduate: Virginia Tech (1989) PLAYING EXPERIENCE Murray State (1983-86) COACHING EXPERIENCE 1987-88 Virginia Tech (graduate assistant) 1989 East Tennessee State (offensive line) 1990-91 Murray State (defensive ends) 1992 Murray State (running backs) 1993-95 Murray State (linebackers) 1995 Murray State (co-def. coordinator) 1996- Virginia Tech (defensive line)
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BOWL/PLAYOFF EXPERIENCE Player 1986 Division I-AA Playoffs (Murray State) Coach 1995 Division I-AA Playoffs (Murray State) 1996 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Nebraska) 1997 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina) 1998 Music City (Virginia Tech vs. Alabama) 1999 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Florida State) 2000 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Clemson) 2001 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Florida State) 2002 San Francisco (Virginia Tech vs. Air Force) 2003 Insight (Virginia Tech vs. California) 2004 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Auburn) 2005 Gator (Virginia Tech vs. Louisville) 2006 Chick-fil-A (Virginia Tech vs. Georgia) 2007 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Kansas) 2008 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati) 2009 Chick-fil-A (Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee) 2010 Orange (Virginia Tech vs. Stanford) 2011 Sugar (Virginia Tech vs. Michigan)
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Charley Wiles, a former All-America player for Frank Beamer at Murray State, has produced five All-Americans of his own since joining Beamer’s Virginia Tech staff as defensive line coach in 1996. Among the top players Wiles has helped develop during his 17 seasons directing the Tech line are ends Corey Moore and Cornell Brown. Last season, he started three sophom*ores and a true freshman along the line, and that group played a big part in finishing 12th in the country in sacks per game. In 1999, Moore won the Mike Fox/Bronko Nagurski Award as the nation’s best defensive player and the Lombardi Award as the best lineman. He also became Tech’s second unanimous All-American and was chosen the BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year two consecutive years. Brown was a two-time All-America pick, taking consensus honors as a junior in 1995 when he was named the National Defensive Player of the Year by Football News and the BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year. In 2005, Wiles helped mold end Darryl Tapp into a first-team All-America selection, a firstteam All-ACC selection, and a Hendricks and Lott Awards finalist. Tapp now plays on Sundays for the Philadelphia Eagles. Wiles also coached John Engelberger, who was named to the second team on The Associated Press All-America team, and tackle David Pugh, who was a third-team All-America pick by The Sporting News. In 2008, end Chris Ellis and tackle Carlton Powell were both taken in the NFL Draft. In 2009, Jason Worilds flourished under his guidance and was drafted in the second round by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two other players also signed NFL free agent deals. In all, 20 of Wiles’ players have won allconference honors, including Tapp, who was a first-team All-ACC pick during each of the Hokies’
first two seasons in the league. In 2008, ends Orion Martin and Worilds both earned secondteam honors and were among the league leaders in sacks and tackles for loss. During the 1999 season, Wiles coached a veteran line which he helped mold into what The Sporting News rated as the best Division I-A defensive line in the college ranks prior to the season. That line helped the Hokies finish first in the nation in scoring defense and third in rushing defense and total defense. Tech’s 2001 defensive line was rated as the fourth-best in Division I-A by The Sporting News. Wiles is on his second tour of duty at Tech. He originally joined Beamer’s Tech staff as a graduate assistant in 1987 and worked in that capacity for two years. Wiles first had a playercoach relationship with Beamer, when Beamer was the head man at Murray State. Wiles won Kodak Division I-AA All-America honors as an offensive lineman in 1986. When he left Tech after the 1988 season, Wiles spent a year on the staff at East Tennessee State. He then returned to Murray State for a six-year coaching tenure, winding up as the Racers’ codefensive coordinator. In 1995, he helped coach the Racers to an 11-0 regular-season mark and a berth in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs. Wiles also served as MSU’s recruiting coordinator, helping land many of the Racers’ top players. When Wiles rejoined Beamer at Tech in 1996, he fulfilled a goal he had set during his first stint in Blacksburg. The Hokies have competed in bowl games during each season since he rejoined the staff. A native of DeLand, Fla., and a three-sport star at DeLand High School, Wiles is married to the former Andrea Wilder of Booneville, Ind. They have a daughter, Kendell, 16, and a son Eric, 13.
Dr. John Ballein Associate Athletics Director for Football Operations The Virginia Tech athletic department could choose no better person to head up all football operations than associate athletics director for football operations Dr. John Ballein, whose rich history with the university makes him the perfect person for the job. Ballein, who received his doctorate of education from Virginia Tech in 2006 and worked on Coach Frank Beamer’s first Virginia Tech staff in 1987 as a graduate assistant coach, handles all administrative and operational duties dealing with the football program and is considered Coach Beamer’s right-hand man. After a year as the running backs coach at Western Kentucky University in 1988, Ballein returned to Tech as recruiting coordinator and has been with the Hokies ever since. He was promoted to assistant director of athletics for football operations in 1996 and, in 2000, received another promotion to his current position for his excellent work throughout the
years with Tech football. A native of Bentleyville, Pa., Ballein was a linebacker at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with a degree in health and physical education in 1983. He later earned his master’s in education from Old Dominion University in 1987. In 1983-84, Ballein served as a teacher and a football coach at Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth, Va., and then at Western Branch High in Chesapeake, Va., in 1985-86. What makes Ballein so important is the rapport he has with all the players. His office, adjacent to Coach Beamer’s, is a preferred hangout for the players, and he is one of the most beloved and respected members of the staff. “At Virginia Tech, Coach Beamer talks a lot about family,” former Hokie standout and San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eddie Royal said. “One of the main reasons that the program truly
feels like family is John Ballein. I don’t know how he does it, but he doesn’t miss a thing. If you’ve messed up, he’s the first person there to help you get back on track. If you’ve done something special, he’s the first person there to shake your hand and tell you great job. Now that I’m away from the program, he’s the person who checks in to make sure I’m doing okay. The reason he’s so popular with all the players is because you can tell he’s genuine. He really cares about us, and that makes it easy to really care about him.” Ballein is married to the former Stephanie Green, a Hokie basketball player in her undergraduate days. They have two daughters, Jordan Gray, 16, and Jalyn Ann, 14.
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Football Support Staff Bruce Garnes
Deputy Director of Football Operations Bruce Garnes, a 1994 graduate of Virginia Tech, is in his 14th year assisting with operations for the Hokies’ football office and his second as deputy director. For 13 years, he has served as the liaison between the academic community and football and has helped the Hokies with their recruiting efforts. Garnes also assists Dr. John Ballein, the associate athletics director for football operations, with Tech’s coaching clinics.
A native of Martinsville, Va., Garnes graduated from Tech with a bachelor’s degree in sport management. He received a master’s at Tech in counseling education in 1996. In 1998 and 1999, Garnes interned with the Dallas Cowboys in the equipment room. A 1989 graduate of Magna Vista High School in Ridgeway, Va., Garnes, 41, is single and enjoys jogging, spending time with co-workers and watching all Virginia Tech athletic teams compete.
Lester Karlin
director of equipment services Lester Karlin, a veteran of 34 years as the Hokies’ equipment manager, is one of the most popular people on the Virginia Tech athletic staff. Karlin is a certified equipment manager and a member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association. In addition to ordering equipment for the football team, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the equipment room. A native of Norfolk, Va., Karlin graduated from Tech in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education. From 1971 to 1973, he served as the student assistant in the football equipment room. Karlin worked for two years in the World Football League, serving as the equipment manager for teams in Houston, Texas, and Shreveport, La. He returned to Blacksburg and his alma mater in 1978. Karlin, his wife Suzie, and their daughter Sarah live in Blacksburg. Their daughter Rachel and her husband Christopher Potter, live in nearby Christiansburg with their son Caleb, who was born in June, 2010. Karlin is a life member of the Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad and a member of the Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department. He spends his spare time either working in his yard, or at the rescue squad or fire department.
Diana Clark Executive Secretary To Coach Beamer
Lisa Marie Administrative Assistant
Kristie Verniel Administrative Assistant
Johnny Shelton Team Chaplain
Graduate Assistant Coaches
John Candelas
James Hopper
Brad Bustle
Jimmy Martin
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Equipment manager Lester Karlin repairs a helmet on the Tech sideline.
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Videography Giving Coaches and Players an Edge in Preparation To ensure athletes have all the information they need to be ready on game day, the video office equips Hokie football players and coaches with everything required to scout opponents and to improve personal performance. Virginia Tech’s XOS Technology, a system also utilized by NFL teams, gives the coaching staff a wealth of information at their disposal in a matter of seconds. During the week, the department gathers tape of Tech practices and games in addition to opponent footage and labels every play in terms of down, distance, formation, protection and end result. This information is matched with video and then entered into a computer database accessible to coaches and players at any time. “Players at this level have to realize that there is a lot more involved than just playing the game,” Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster said. “(The XOS Technology) has been a great tool. Besides the quality, it’s right there at your fingertips.” To fully utilize the upgraded technology, Tech has provided each individual position meeting room with a pull-down projection screen and video projector connected to the computer database, giving coaches and players 24-hour, easy access to information. All of the coaches’ meeting rooms are also equipped with computers, so that each member of the staff can instantaneously pull up footage of any scenario. When on the road, the videography department gives coaches and players laptop computers containing hours of scouting material to analyze while away from the Tech campus. “The greatest teaching tool is the ability to show someone what they’re doing, right or wrong,” head coach Frank Beamer said. “With our video equipment, we can do that quickly. The ease with which we can do these things and the way we can put certain plays and scenarios together makes us more efficient in preparing for games on Saturday.”
Kevin Hicks Director of Broadcasting and Visual Media Responsibilities: Hicks serves as the director of broadcasting and visual media, responsible for organizing video to aid the coaching staff in preparation for upcoming games, producing highlight videos of each sport, running the video board at Lane Stadium and overseeing a staff that includes five full-time staff members, as well as undergraduate student assistants and graduate assistants. Joined VT Staff: May 1998; 15th year. Record at Virginia Tech: Hicks spent four years as a student intern while pursuing an undergraduate degree from Tech. He was hired as assistant video coordinator and promoted to head video coordinator within a year. Prior to Virginia Tech: Hicks is a 1994 graduate of Tabb High School in Yorktown, Va. Education: Virginia Tech, 1998 (communication studies). Family: Hicks and his wife, Kristen, reside in Blacksburg with their daughter, Kassidy, and son, Kollin.
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Tom Booth Director of Video Operations
Jed Castro Producer
Brian Walls Producer
Megan Caligiuri Graphic Artist
Scotty Fitch Web Content Editor
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2012 spring practice award winners Dr. Richard Bullock Award (Players who show the most improvement during spring workouts) Offense: Corey Fuller Defense: Detrick Bonner Paul Torgersen Award (Top newcomers during spring practice) Offense: Michael Holmes Defense: Ronny Vandyke Frank O. Moseley Award (Players who exhibit the most hustle during the offseason and spring workouts) Offense: Randall Dunn Defense: Jack Tyler President’s Award (Players who demonstrate the most outstanding leadership during the offseason program and spring workouts) Offense: Andrew Miller Defense: Kyle Fuller
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Player Profiles 52 Nick Acree Offensive Tackle • 6-5 • 299 • r-So. King William, Va. • Fork Union Made the move from defense to offense last fall … Showed flashes of potential but still has work to do … Is big, strong and athletic … Must concentrate on his technique and improve his grasp of the offense during the summer … Could help provide some much-needed depth at tackle if he steps up. 2011: Trimmed some weight during the off-season program to improve his mobility … Moved to offensive tackle in the preseason … Did not dress for any games … Earned Super Iron Hokie honors in the spring testing … Tied for the team best with a 440-pound bench press. 2010: Worked at defensive tackle while redshirting … Contributed on the scout team … His 450-pound bench press in the fall was tops among freshmen and tied for the best on the entire squad … Cut down on his weight during the off-season workouts … Had a tackle for loss in Tech’s first spring scrimmage work … Posted five tackles, including one behind the line, in the first full scrimmage of the spring … Was in on a sack and three tackles in the annual Maroon-White game. High School: An All-American player by both SuperPrep and PrepStar for Coach Micky Sullivan at Fork Union … Listed as the No. 21 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 9 player in the state by Rivals … Rated the No. 9 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked the No. 40 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 11 player in the state by Scout.com … Listed as the No. 86 defensive tackle in the country by ESPN/Scouts Inc. … Ranked as the No. 10 player on the Virginia 37 by SuperPrep … A member of the SuperPrep Mid-Atlantic Team … A preseason All-American by SuperPrep … Played offensive and defensive tackle for King William High as a junior before transferring to Fork Union for his senior year … Suffered a torn ACL before his final year and missed the entire season. Personal: Nicholas Harold Acree … Born 12/20/90 in Williamsburg, VA … Son of Van and Rochelle Acree … Is studying English.
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Dewayne Alford Defensive End • 6-3 • 229 • Fr. Suffolk, Va. • Nansemond River H.S. A newcomer who entered school at mid-year … Has potential but is still catching up to the pace and physicality of the college game … Benefited from spring practice … Will continue to improve as he gains more exposure to the program.
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2011: Enrolled in January after signing with the Hokies in 2011 and deferring his enrollment … Went through winter workouts … Posted a 340-pound bench press … Contributed a sack in one of the spring scrimmages. High School: Played his final two seasons at Nansemond River under Coach Tracey Parker … Listed as the No. 30 prospect in Virginia by Rivals … Rated the No. 32 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 38 player in the state on the Virginia 43 by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 123 defensive end in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 192 defensive end in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Selected to the inaugural National Underclassmen Combine All-World Gridiron Classic … A second-team All-Tidewater selection by The Virginian Pilot as a senior after posting 90 tackles, including 12 tackles for loss and five sacks … An honorable mention all-region selection by PrepStar … Had more than 25 sacks his final three seasons … Played running back his sophom*ore year at Portsmouth Christian, then transferred to Nansemond River … Had 61 tackles and six sacks as a junior. Personal: Dewayne Alford, Jr. … Born 1/12/93 … Son of Dewayne and Linda Alford … Enrolled in human nutrition, foods and exercise.
64 Matt Arkema Offensive Guard • 6-3 • 285 • r-So. Midlothian, Va. • Midlothian H.S. Heads into August as the top backup at left guard … Could also fill in at center in an emergency … Possesses good tools and athletic ability … Was much improved during the spring and was honored for putting the team first … Will play an important role on the line this fall. 2011: Played in four games, totaling 28 offensive snaps ... Saw his first collegiate action playing nine snaps against Appalachian State ... Worked three offensive snaps with a knockdown at Marshall ... Played five snaps on offense with a knockdown against BC ... Tallied 11 snaps at Virginia … Improved on all four major lifts in the weight room … Was given the Don Williams TEAM UNITED Award, presented to the offensive player who puts the team first during spring workouts. 2010: A redshirt … Practiced at left guard and worked on the scout team … His 314-pound clean was the best on the scout team during fall testing … Turned in a 385-pound front squat during winter workouts … Opened the spring working at left guard … Switched to the right side after five practices … Finished up the spring in the No. 2 spot on that side. High School: A talented lineman for Coach David Cooper at Midlothian High … Listed as the No. 28 offensive guard in the country and the No. 16 player in the state by Rivals … Rated the No. 18 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked the No. 47 offensive guard in the country by Scout.com … Listed as the No. 49 offensive guard in the country by ESPN/ Scouts Inc. … Ranked as the No. 20 player on the Virginia 37 by SuperPrep … Named to PrepStar’s All-Atlantic Region Team as an offensive lineman … A member of the SuperPrep Mid-Atlantic Team … Named first-team allstate by The Associated Press and the VHSCA for the Group AAA level as an offensive guard … Earned first-team All-Dominion district his final two years and earned all-region honors his senior year. Personal: Matthew Brenton Arkema … Born 8/18/91 in Henrico County, VA … Son of Carolyn and Bruce Arkema … Enrolled in management.
13 BOYE AROMIRE Rover • 6-0 • 196 • So. Washington, D.C. • H.D. Woodson H.S. Put himself in line for some playing time at the safety positions with a good spring showing … Played mainly on special teams last fall as a true freshman … Saw brief time at rover but didn’t make as much progress as the coaches had hoped … Made up for that in the spring while playing well at both rover and free safety … Took control from a communication standpoint … Will start out the season working at rover but could be used at either spot if he continues to improve. 2011: Played in 10 games, mostly on special teams ... Had four tackles on the season … One of seven true freshmen to see action … Had a solo tackle in the win over Appalachian State ... Worked seven defensive snaps and four on special teams at Marshall while also seeing brief action on special teams in the Miami game ... Played seven special teams snaps at Wake Forest ... Picked up a tackle on special teams against BC ... Saw brief work on special teams at Duke ... Added a solo tackle on coverage at Georgia Tech ... Worked eight snaps on coverage against UNC and seven more at Virginia … Had a tackle in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan … Got some work at both safety positions during spring practice. 2010: Entered school in January 2011 after completing his senior season of high school football … Participated in the Hokies’ off-season program … Posted a 35-inch vertical jump and ran a 4.49 clocking in the 40 … Opened spring practice working at cornerback … Moved to rover midway through … Had two tackles and broke up a pass in his first spring scrimmage … Led the team with six tackles in one of the major scrimmages … Added three tackles in the Maroon-White game. High School: A SuperPrep All-American for Coach Greg Fuller at H.D. Woodson … Had 66 tackles, four interceptions and eight pass breakups his senior season … Also returned three kickoffs and two punts for scores … A second-team All-Met selection by The Washington Post … Had 74 tackles as a junior, including five sacks, and two interceptions … Rated as the No. 3 player in Washington, D.C., and the No. 37 cornerback in the country by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 8 player in the Mid-Atlantic and the No. 33 defensive back in the country by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 47 cornerback in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Rated the No. 27 defensive back in the country in SuperPrep’s preseason edition … An All-Atlantic Region selection by PrepStar … Played in the Chesapeake Bowl All-Star Game. Personal: Adeboye Ajibade Aromire … Born 3/10/93 in Washington, DC … Son of Modupe Aromire … Enrolled in university studies. Tackles 2011
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19 Kevin Asante Wide Receiver • 5-11 • 181 • r-Fr. Charlotte, N.C. • Mallard Creek H.S. A speedy young receiver who will be watched closely when practice resumes … Made a positive impression with a good spring … Has good hands and skills, just needs a little more consistency … A good summer preparation could put him in position for playing time. 2011: Was redshirted … Worked at the split end position … Turned in a 4.38 timing in the 40 during off-season testing … Caught a 37-yard touchdown pass during one of the Hokies’ spring scrimmages. High School: A standout wide receiver for Coach Michael Palmieri at Mallard Creek High … A second-team All-Observer selection by The Charlotte Observer … First-team All-Mecklenburg County … An all-conference pick in I-MECK 4A … Had 41 catches for 1,036 yards and 15 touchdowns his senior year … Also ran track, placing second in the high jump at the conference meet. Personal: Kevin Tuffour Asante … Born 10/28/92 in Brooklyn, NY … Son of Betty Abrafi … Enrolled in university studies.
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Snapper • 5-11 • 222 • r-Fr. Lebanon, Va. • Lebanon H.S.
Offensive Guard • 6-1 • 309 • r-Jr. Herndon, Va. • Westfield H.S.
A walk-on who hopes to be in the competition for the long snapping duties … Had the best bench press among the snappers during off-season testing at 320 pounds … His summer preparation will go a long way toward determining his status when practice resumes. 2011: Joined the team in January for off-season workouts … Went through spring practice working with the long snapping corps. High School: A three-year letterwinner for Coach John Adams at Lebanon High School … Played linebacker and long snapped … A Southwest Virginia All-Star selection … Also wrestled, qualifying for the state tournament twice … Threw the shot put for one year on the track & field team. Personal: Logan Blake Baker … Born 4/20/92 in Abingdon, VA … Son of Amy and Neil Smith … Majoring in business.
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A strong player who has seen practice time at both guard positions … Posted the top front squat (515) on the team during off-season testing … Works hard and fills an important role. 2011: Provided depth at the right guard position … Did not dress for any games, but served as a valuable member of the scout team … Turned in a team-best 515-pound front squat during off-season testing … Tied for the top bench press at 440 pounds … Moved to left guard for spring practice. 2010: A member of the practice squad working at right guard … Led the scout team with a 435-pound bench press during fall testing … Had a 475-pound front squat and a 363-pound jerk on the way to Iron Hokie honors during the off-season … Moved to center for spring practice … Switched back to right guard early on. 2009: Joined the team as a walk-on … Practiced at left guard while working with the scout team in the fall … Had a 385-pound bench press and 500-pound back squat during winter workouts. High School: Played offensive guard and defensive tackle for Coach Tom Verbanic at Westfield High … Was named first-team All-Met on offense by The Washington Post as a senior … A two-time first-team all-district, allregion and all-state pick … Helped team to a state title and a 37-3 record over four seasons … Also lettered in lacrosse. Personal: Tyler Nathaniel Barfield … Born 7/27/90 in Washington, DC … Son of Richard and Helen Barfield … Majoring in finance.
54 Nick Becton Offensive Tackle • 6-6 • 328 • r-Sr. Wilmington, N.C. • New Hanover H.S. Moves into the starting job at left tackle after sharing time there the past two seasons … Has everything you look for at that position … Will be called on to anchor the line and needs to raise his play to that level … Gives you the protection aspect with his size and long arms … A key player for the Hokies this fall. 2011: Rotated with Andrew Lanier at left tackle … Played in all 14 games ... Played over 450 snaps on offense and 66 on special teams for a total of over 500 ... Played 42 snaps and graded out with a 90 percent blocking efficiency against Appalachian State ... Saw action for 33 snaps at ECU ... Graded out at 87 percent with a knockdown on 40 plays in the win over Arkansas State ... Worked 44 offensive snaps and graded out at 88 percent in the win at Marshall ... Graded 82 percent with a knockdown against Clemson ... Saw action for 31 snaps in the win over Miami ... Worked 31 more snaps at Wake Forest with two knockdowns ... Had an 84 percent grade with two knockdown blocks against BC ... Had a knockdown at Duke while grading 82 percent ... Graded out with an 85 percent blocking efficiency during 35 snaps at Georgia Tech ... Picked up two knockdowns against UNC ... Recorded 23 snaps and a knockdown at
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Virginia ... Had a 91 percent grade in 23 snaps with three knockdowns in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson. 2010: Played in 12 games and had nine knockdown blocks … Battled turf toe for most of preseason camp … Saw his first action with 25 snaps against East Carolina … Played 16 snaps at Boston College with a pair of knockdown blocks … Added an additional seven plays at NC State … Worked 20 snaps in the Central Michigan game … Picked up 33 snaps during the Wake Forest game and another 36 plays against Duke … Was in on 30 plays against Miami and 17 versus Virginia … Had three knockdowns over 24 plays in the ACC title game against FSU … Played in the Orange Bowl … Ran a 4.96 in the forty during off-season workouts. 2009: Was in for 16 offensive snaps at left tackle against Marshall … Picked up eight plays in the Boston College and delivered a knockdown block … Got four plays at tackle during the Maryland game … Worked 15 snaps on offense against NC State … Had three plays at tackle during the Virginia game and got seven plays on the extra point/field goal team … His 31 1/2 inch vertical jump was the second-best among the offensive linemen during off-season workouts … Moved to the top of the depth chart at left tackle during spring workouts. 2008: Redshirted while working with the scout team offense at right tackle … Improved in three of the four main lifts during off-season strength and conditioning tests … Opened spring practice working at left tackle and finished No. 2 on the depth chart. High School: A two-way starter along the line for Coach Kevin Motsinger … Rated the No. 26 offensive tackle in the country by ESPN. com/Scouts, Inc. … Ranked the No. 29 offensive tackle in the country by SuperPrep … Ranked the No. 36 offensive tackle in the country by rivals. com … Listed as the No. 10 player in the Tar Heel State by rivals.com … Rated the No. 16 prospect in North Carolina by SuperPrep … Named first-team all-state by The Associated Press as a senior. Personal: Nicholas Julian Becton … Born 2/11/90 in Fayetteville, NC … Son of Nick Becton and Dale Pelsey-Becton … Graduated with a degree in apparel, housing and resource management (residential property management).
32 Riley Beiro Fullback • 5-9 • 232 • r-So. McLean, Va. • McLean H.S.
55 BRENT BENEDICT Offensive Guard • 6-5 • 311 • r-So. Jacksonville, Fla. • The Bolles School A highly regarded transfer from the University of Georgia … Worked at tackle while sitting out the 2011 season … Moved to right guard for spring practice … Coaches feel it is a better fit … A good run blocker who is still adjusting to pass protection in Tech’s system … Combines maturity with good size and strength … Finished spring at the top of the depth chart but the battle will resume in August … Has the potential to be a real asset. 2011: Sat out the season per NCAA rules after transferring … Practiced with the team … Earned Super Iron Hokie honors during spring testing … Had a 440-pound front squat … Switched to guard for spring practice. Georgia: Redshirted as a true freshman while undergoing rehabilitation for a knee injury suffered in high school … A recipient of the Walter C. Troutman Football Scholarship Endowment. High School: A highly ranked offensive line product for Coach Corky Rogers at The Bolles School … A SuperPrep All-American and member of the All-Dixie team … Named to PrepStar’s Top 150 Dream Team … Ranked the No. 89 player in the country, the No. 10 offensive tackle in the country, the No. 29 player in the south and the No. 13 player in the state of Florida by Scout.com … Rated as the No. 76 player in the country, the No. 12 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 5 player in Florida by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 19 in the ESPNU 150 … A member of the Mobile Press-Register Super Southeast 120 … Selected to play in the Under Armour All-America game … Missed part of senior season due to injury. Personal: Brent Edward Benedict … Born 1/18/92 … Son of Ed and Holly Benedict … Enrolled in apparel, housing and resource management (residential property management).
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A valuable special teams member who also gives the Hokies solid play at fullback … Has a little nastiness to him … Can catch the ball out of the backfield … A Super Iron Hokie in the strength and conditioning program … Benefits from being a tailback in high school. 2011: Played in all 14 games, mostly on kickoff return ... Played five snaps on offense and 55 on special teams for a total of 60 ... Saw action on eight plays against Appalachian State, including three on special teams and five at fullback ... Was in on three special teams at ECU ... Worked three special teams plays in the win over Arkansas State ... Played three snaps on special teams at Marshall and five against Clemson ... Saw action for six special teams plays in the win over Miami and four more against Wake Forest and BC ... Worked three plays on special teams at Duke ... Contributed for five plays on special
teams at Georgia Tech and two more against UNC ... Contributed on a special teams play at Virginia and six more against Clemson in the ACC Championship Game. 2010: Joined the team as a walk-on … Spent a few practices at free safety before moving to tailback … Worked there while redshirting during the fall … Excelled in the weight room, earning Super Iron Hokie honors … Combined a 370-pound bench press with a 430-pound front squat … Was switched to fullback for spring practice … Caught a 2-yard pass in the first scrimmage work of the spring … Also caught a pass in the Maroon-White game. High School: Lettered three seasons as a running back and free safety for Coach John Thomas at McLean High … Was first-team all-district and all-region as a senior when he rushed for over 1,400 yards and 19 touchdowns … Ran for 287 yards and four TDs in an overtime win that season … Returned four kickoffs for touchdowns during his career and finished with over 2,500 yards rushing … Also excelled in baseball. Personal: Joseph Riley Beiro … Born 4/30/92 in Alexandria, VA … Son of Greg Beiro and Kathylyn Barranco … Enrolled in apparel, housing and resource management (residential property management).
8 Detrick Bonner Free Safety • 6-0 • 186 • r-So. McDonough, Ga. • Luella H.S.
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Moved from cornerback to free safety as part of an experiment during the spring … Ended up earning a starting job … Proved to be a good communicator and a take-charge guy … Also showed he could be physical enough for the job … Can run with receivers … Brings instincts and play-making ability to the position … Named the team’s most improved defensive player following spring practice. 2011: Played in 13 games, picking up four starts, including two at corner and one at whip linebacker ... Played over 308 snaps on defense and 93 on special teams for a total of over 400 ... Had 27 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, three pass breakups, an interception and a fumble recovery on the season ... Had two tackles in first collegiate action against Appalachian State ... Saw action during seven plays at East Carolina, including four on special teams ... Was in on two defensive snaps and four special teams plays against Arkansas State ... Had a solo tackle in 12 defensive plays at Marshall, while also working eight special teams plays ... Saw brief action on special teams against Miami ... Stepped in at corner for an injured Jayron Hosley during the first quarter of the Wake Forest game ... Tied for team lead with eight tackles, including five solo stops ... Also had a tackle for loss and a breakup during 49 snaps on defense ... Made first career start against Boston College at corner ... Had five tackles, two breakups and recovered a fumble in the fourth quarter ... Saw brief action in the secondary at Duke, while working six plays on special teams ... Worked 10 plays on special teams at Georgia Tech while also seeing 16 snaps at corner ... Started at whip linebacker against UNC and worked 47 defensive snaps ... Posted two tackles and assisted on a tackle for loss ... Earned the start again at whip at Virginia and notched his first career interception in the third quarter while adding two stops ... Filled in for 60 snaps at corner during the ACC Championship Game against Clemson when Jayron Hosley was injured ... Registered six tackles, including two for seven lost yards … Got the start in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan, picking up a tackle and a pass breakup … Won the Dr. Richard M. Bullock Award, given to the defensive player who shows the most improvement during the spring workouts. 2010: Helped out on the scout team while redshirting … Posted a 38inch vertical jump during fall testing … Had a 340-pound front squat in off-season work … Posted five tackles and broke up a pass in the team’s first full spring scrimmage … Picked up three tackles in the last scrimmage … Contributed five tackles, a tackle for loss and a pass breakup during the Maroon-White game … Also returned two kickoffs for 42 yards in that game. High School: A versatile player for Coach Paul Burgdorf at Luella High … Ranked the No. 88 cornerback in the country and the No. 81 player in the state by Scout.com … Ranked as the No. 78 player on the Dixie 296 by SuperPrep … A member of the SuperPrep Dixie Team … Named to PrepStar’s All-Southeast Region Team as a defensive back … Finished with 74 tackles and three interceptions his senior year, earning first-team alldistrict honors at defensive back … A preseason All-Dixie Region selection by SuperPrep … Caught 24 passes for 504 yards and four touchdowns on offense and had one interception and 26 total tackles as a junior … Earned first-team All-Region 2-AAAAA honors his junior season. Personal: Detrick Derrell Bonner … Born 2/15/92 in Miami, FL … Son of Demetrius and Deshawn Bonner … Enrolled in sociology. Tackles 2011
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38 MICHAEL BRANTHOVER Punter/Place-kicker • 5-8 • 187 • So. Dayton, Md. • DeMatha H.S. Was pressed into duty as a true freshman last fall … Handled the punting duties for a portion of the season but battled with inconsistency … Did turn in a 75-yard punt at Duke that tied for the second-longest in school history … Has plenty of potential if he can harness it … Could be the top candidate for the punting and place-kicking duties when practice resumes but will have plenty of competition from newcomers come August … Should also figure into the battle for kickoff duties. 2011: Played in six games ... Punted 25 times for 915 yards (36.6 yard average) ... One of seven true freshmen to play for the Hokies … Saw first collegiate action as the starting punter in the win over Miami ... Punted twice for 84 yards, including a long of 52 ... Punted seven times for 295 yards, including a long of 58 yards at Wake Forest ... Downed three punts inside the 20 ... Punted five times for a 31-yard average against BC ... Boomed a 75-yard punt at Duke, which tied for the second longest in Tech history ... Totaled six punts for a 37-yard average, including one downed inside the 20 ... Had two punts for 69 yards against Georgia Tech, including a punt downed at the Yellow Jacket 6-yard line ... Punted three times for 90 yards against UNC … Averaged 38.9 yards on eight punts during spring scrimmages … Made one of three field goal tries. High School: A standout kicker for Coach Bill McGregor at DeMatha High … A first-team all-state selection, as well as first-team All-Met by The Washington Post, his senior season … Connected on 7-of-8 field goals with
a long of 49 yards and had 59 touchbacks that year … Selected to the Chesapeake Bowl, an all-star game played in Maryland … Also named firstteam all-state and All-Met his junior season after hitting on 6-of-7 field goals with a long of 44 yards and recording 34-consecutive touchbacks … Contributed as a punter, as well. Personal: Michael Joseph Branthover … Born 10/15/92 … Son of Brian and Jean Branthover … Studying finance.
40 Wiley Brown Outside Linebacker • 5-10 • 207 • r-Sr. Brandywine, Md. • Thomas Stone H.S./ Fork Union An extremely valuable special teams player who also helps provide outstanding depth at the whip linebacker position … An Iron Hokie in the weight room and a fearless hitter on the field … Can be counted on for top effort … Has the experience to play a number of roles if needed. 2011: Played in all 14 games, seeing a total of over 90 snaps, all on special teams ... Had two solo tackles and an assist against Appalachian State ... Saw action on four special teams plays at ECU ... Worked five special teams plays in the win over Arkansas State ... Assisted on a special teams tackle at Marshall and worked two special teams plays against Clemson ... Picked up a tackle on special teams in the win over Miami ... Credited with two tackles on special teams at Wake Forest ... Made another tackle on coverage against BC ... Assisted on a special teams tackle at Duke ... Contributed two tackles on seven special teams snaps at Georgia Tech ... Worked five special teams plays against UNC and seven at Virginia .... Tallied three plays on coverage in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson … Picked up two snaps in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan. 2010: Played in every game on special teams … Finished third in special team tackles with 13 … Worked at rover when practice opened … Picked up a tackle on special teams against Boise State … Made two tackles on kickoff returns in the JMU game … Had two special team tackles against NC State … Was in on two more tackles on coverage against Wake Forest … Had a
tackle in the Duke game … Downed a punt inside the 20 and added a tackle on special teams against Georgia Tech … Had a tackle and a punt downed inside the 10 at UNC … Collected a tackle on coverage during the win over FSU in the ACC title game … Had two tackles and forced a fumble during the Orange Bowl game … Led the secondary with a 430-pound front squat during the off-season, earning Super Iron Hokie recognition along the way … Moved to free safety midway through spring practice due to injuries at the position … Had five tackles and a breakup in the third scrimmage … Intercepted a pass during the Maroon-White game. 2009: Sat out the season due to NCAA transfer rules … Worked at whip linebacker on the scout team … His 395-pound front squat was tops among the whips during off-season testing … Earned Iron Hokie honors … Moved to rover in the spring … Posted three tackles and a fumble recovery in the Maroon-White spring game. Duquesne: Played in 10 games for Duquesne in 2008, recording 50 tackles … Included in those 50 tackles were 5.5 tackles for loss and two sacks … Also had two pass break ups and two forced fumbles … Had a 31-yard kickoff return. Prep School: Had two sacks, five tackles, and forced a fumble that was recovered for a touchdown in Fork Union’s season-ending 34-0 win over Hargrave Military Academy ... Played for a FUMA team that finished 9-2 and sent over a dozen players to NCAA Bowl Championship Subdivision teams. High School: Had 91 tackles, two fumble recoveries and an interception as a senior linebacker for Coach Kevin Heider at Thomas Stone High School ... Was named first team All-Southern Maryland Athletic Conference by the Washington Post and the Maryland Independent ... Also competed on the track team. Personal: Wiley Deacon Brown … Born 9/30/89 in Washington, DC … Son of the late Chuck Brown and Jocelyn Brown … Brother Nekos was a starting defensive end for the Hokies … Enrolled in sociology. Tackles 2010 2011 Career
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Has moved around in the secondary since joining the team as a walk-on in January 2011 … Started out at rover and has since picked up practice reps at free safety and cornerback … Has made strides in the strength and conditioning program … A team-first player who the coaches can count on. 2011: Was redshirted while playing on the scout team … Moved back to rover before finishing the fall at cornerback … Was an Iron Hokie during off-season workouts … Was in on two tackles twice in four spring scrimmages. 2010: Joined the team in January for off-season workouts … Worked at the rover position briefly, then moved to free safety … Had a tackle in each of the team’s first two spring scrimmages … Posted three tackles in the Maroon-White game. High School: Played running back, defensive back and receiver for Coach John Adams at Lebanon High … Lettered three seasons … Was all-district, all-region and first-team all-state on defense his senior season … Helped the team to a pair of regional titles … Returned a punt 60 yards during the 2009 regional title game against Gate City. Personal: Nicholas Blake Bush … Born 6/2/91 in Abingdon, VA … Son of Ronnie and Debra Bush … Enrolled in agricultural sciences.
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Rover • 6-1 • 200 • r-Fr. Roanoke, Va. • Cave Spring H.S.
A talented walk-on who helps provide depth at receiver … Works hard and never lets up … Has earned the coaches’ trust … Is coming off a good spring showing … Has the ability and intangibles to help out … Could also figure in on special teams. 2011: Played in four games, totaling 18 offensive snaps ... Saw first collegiate action at wide receiver at Marshall ... Picked up two plays against BC on offense ... Saw brief action on offense at Georgia Tech ... Made first collegiate reception for 15 yards at Virginia. 2010: Redshirted during the fall, while working as a flanker … His NFL shuttle time of 4.04 was the second-best among the receivers and fifthbest on the team … Caught three passes for 29 yards during the third scrimmage of spring practice … Returned a kickoff 19 yards during the Maroon-White game … Also ran a reverse in that game for a 9-yard gain. High School: Saw action as a free safety, running back and receiver for Coach Bill McIntyre at First Colonial … Also picked up some work as a return man and holder … Was named first-team All-Beach District as a punt returner … Was second-team All-Tidewater District as an athlete … Earned the All-Around Pure Football Player Award at a summer combine. Personal: William Spencer Byrn … Born 6/14/92 in Long Beach, CA … Son of Spencer and Kim Byrn … Enrolled in political science.
Chris Caver Cornerback • 5-6 • 170 • r-So. Hampton, Va. • Hampton H.S.
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A hard worker who currently plays a backup role in the secondary … Is benefiting from the strength and conditioning program … Possesses good athletic skills … Can always be counted on for top effort. 2011: Worked on the scout team defense at cornerback … Had a personal-best 340-pound front squat during off-season workouts … Broke up a pass and had three tackles during one of the Hokies’ spring scrimmages. 2010: Joined the team as a walk-on when school started … Worked at cornerback while redshirting … Improved in all four major lifts in the weight room and posted a 38-inch vertical jump … Had a tackle for loss, two total tackles and a pass breakup during one spring scrimmage and a pair of tackles in another. High School: Played running back and defensive back for Mike Smith at Hampton High … Rushed for over 500 yards and three touchdowns his senior season … Also a standout in track, winning the Peninsula District Outdoor long jump championship as a senior. Personal: Christopher Branden Caver … Born 7/4/92 in Prattville, AL … Son of Melissa Caver … Enrolled in food science and technology (science concentration).
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Got a look at both safety positions during the spring but a hamstring injury slowed his progress … Will concentrate on the rover position when practice resumes … Combines an outstanding work ethic with toughness … A good summer preparation will be important … Still has some work to do in August. 2011: Was slowed by a neck stinger and redshirted … Worked at free safety during the fall and at FS and rover in the spring … Bothered by hamstring problems during spring drills and missed some valuable reps. High School: A selection to the inaugural National Underclassmen Combine All-World Gridiron Classic … An honorable mention all-region selection at Cave Spring High School for Coach Tim Fulton by PrepStar … A first-team Group AA all-state selection at defensive back by the AP and VirginiaPreps his senior season … As a senior, was named the defensive player of the year in the River Ridge District and was a first-team selection in Region IV, as well … Finished with 88 tackles, three interceptions and four fumble recoveries … Overall, scored 16 touchdowns during the season and had over 1,400 all-purpose yards … Rushed for 576 yards and 11 touchdowns and had 68 tackles, including 10 for loss and two sacks, and two interceptions as a junior … Rated the No. 15 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 16 player in the state on the Virginia 43 by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 21 player in the state by Rivals … Listed as the No. 86 safety in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 93 safety in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. Personal: Michael George Cole … Born 2/22/93 in Roanoke, VA … Son of Jim and Mary Cole … Enrolled in biological sciences.
4 J.C. Coleman Tailback • 5-7 • 176 • Fr. Chesapeake, Va. • Oscar Smith H.S.
Entered school straight from high school in January … Showed a lot of maturity to his adjustment to college both on and off the field … Made plays and got better as the spring went along … His best practices were the last three or four of the spring … Needs to use the summer to get in the weight room and get stronger … Has the coaches pumped about his future. 2012: Did not sign NLI as he graduated high school early and enrolled at Virginia Tech in January … Went through off-season workouts with the team … Earned Iron Hokie honors and ran a 4.48 in the 40 … Had four carries for 37 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown run during the team’s final spring scrimmage. High School: A SuperPrep and PrepStar All-American … A National Underclassmen Combine East Regional First-Team All-America selection … Rushed for 1,488 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior despite missing three
games with an ankle injury … Led his team to the Group AAA Division 6 state title his senior season … A two-time first-team All-Tidewater selection by The Virginian Pilot … Named The Chesapeake Sports Club Player of the Year … A first-team All-Southeastern District selection at tailback his senior season … A member of the National Underclassmen Combine preseason East Regional First-Team … Rushed for 1,402 yards and 21 touchdowns as a junior … Finished his career with 4,416 yards rushing … Scored 326 points in his career – fifth all time in the South Hampton Roads area … Listed as the No. 101 overall prospect in the country, the No. 3 all-purpose back in the country and the No. 5 prospect in Virginia by Rivals … Rated the No. 6 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 7 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 10 all-purpose back in the country and the No. 10 player in his state by 247Sports … Ranked as the No. 25 tailback in the country by Tom Lemming on MaxPreps … Listed as the No. 32 running back in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 24 running back in the country, the No. 49 player in his region and the No. 9 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation. Personal: Joel David Coleman … Goes by “J.C.” … Born 1/13/94 in Norfolk, VA … Son of Mychelle and Joel Coleman … Major is human nutrition, foods and exercise.
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18 D.J. Coles Split End • 6-3 • 216 • Sr. Maidens, Va. • Goochland H.S./Fork Union
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Is coming off a personal-best season that included 36 catches for 480 yards and three touchdowns … Also coming off a late-season knee injury that required surgery after the season … Is on pace to be back when practice resumes … His summer preparation and conditioning will be extremely important … A big, strong target who can run … Is expected to play a big role for the Hokies when he returns to form. 2011: Played in all 14 games, starting three ... Played over 400 snaps on offense and 21 on special teams ... Had 36 receptions for 480 yards and three touchdowns ... Led the team with four catches in the win over Appalachian State, for 29 yards ... Saw action for five offensive snaps at ECU ... Caught two passes for 61 yards, including his first career TD, a 49-yarder in the second quarter in the win over Arkansas State ... Recorded a team and career-high eight catches for 66 yards in his first career start at Marshall ... Registered four catches for 44 yards against Clemson ... Hauled in a pass for 6 yards in the win over Miami ... Made one grab for 13 yards at Wake Forest ... Caught a pass for 28 yards against BC and picked up another catch for 5 yards at Duke ... Hauled in two passes for 56 yards at Georgia Tech, including a 38-yarder in the third quarter ... Caught the game-winning, 4-yard TD late in the third quarter against UNC ... Finished with two grabs for 23 yards ... Caught a pass for two yards at Virginia ... Started the ACC Championship Game against Clemson and turned in a career-high 116 yards receiving on seven catches ... Hauled in a 45-yard TD in the first quarter … Had two grabs for 31 yards in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan … Had offseason surgery on his PCL and missed spring practice. 2010: Played in nine games … Had three catches on the season for 29 yards … Started on the punt return/block team … Saw some special teams duty during the first two games … Picked up 11 snaps at receiver against ECU … Played on special teams at BC … Caught two passes for 16 yards in the NC State game and added a knockdown block … Caught a pass for 11 yards against Central Michigan … Was injured in practice before the Wake Forest game and was lost for three games … Returned for a play on special teams at Miami … Saw brief time at receiver against Virginia … Also saw some action in the Orange Bowl game … Turned in the best front squat among the receivers during off-season workout at 450 pounds … Earned Super Iron Hokies recognition … Caught six passes for 80 yards in the team’s last major scrimmage of the spring … Had an 11-yard grab during the Maroon-White game. 2009: Was in for two special team plays in the opener … Got seven plays on offense and seven on the punt return/block team against Marshall … Worked five special team plays against Nebraska and five more in the Miami game … Turned in nine special team plays at Duke … Got three snaps at receiver and 10 on special teams in the BC game … Played nine special team plays at Georgia Tech … Had nine more in the UNC game … Saw special team action at ECU … Played four offensive snaps and five special team plays at Maryland … Picked up three plays on the kickoff return team against NC State and four at Virginia … Saw special team action in the Chick-fil-A Bowl … Earned Iron Hokies honors during off-season workouts … Had a 38-inch vertical jump … Had three catches for 29 yards during the team’s final spring scrimmage. Prep School: The No. 7 prep school player in the country, as ranked by Rivals, following a season at Fork Union Military Academy where he played for Coach John Shuman. High School: Named first-team Group A all-state as a running back by The Associated Press his senior year … Also named first-team all-state by the
VHSCA, earning Offensive Player of the Year honors … Scored 19 touchdowns on just 98 carries as a senior for Coach Joe Fowler at Goochland … Rushed for 1,344 yards and averaged 13.7 yards per carry … Caught a touchdown pass, threw one and returned a kick for a score … Earned Richmond TimesDispatch first-team All-Metro honors his junior and senior seasons … Helped school to a Virginia Group A, Division 2 state championship as a junior … Rushed for 1,403 yards (12.3 yards per carry) and 22 touchdowns that year … Added three touchdowns receiving … Ranked the No. 11 player in the state of Virginia by The Roanoke Times coming out of high school … Listed as the No. 265 player on the Scout 300 … Ranked the No. 37 wide receiver in the country and the No. 9 player in the state of Virginia by Rivals.com … Ranked the No. 46 wide receiver in the country by SuperPrep … Rated the No. 66 wide receiver in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Ranked the No. 11 player in the Commonwealth by Scout.com … Rated the No. 15 prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep. Personal: Donald Maurice Coles, Jr. … Born 9/29/89 in Henrico, VA … Son of Donald and VeeAnne Coles … Enrolled in sociology. Receiving 2010 2011 Career
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Played extremely well last season while starting 13 games at end and one game, a win at Georgia Tech, at tackle … Led the defensive line in tackles with 59 and the team in QB hurries with 29 … Also had an interception … Plays the game with emotion … Chases down plays and never lets up … Is being looked to for another big year. 2011: An honorable mention All-ACC selection at defensive end ... Started all 14 games ... Played over 700 snaps on defense and 41 on special teams ... Had 57 tackles, including 9.5 tackles for loss and six sacks, along with an interception and 29 quarterback hurries on the season ... Had four assisted tackles and a QB hurry in the opener against Appalachian State ... Had three tackles, two quarterback hurries and a sack for nine lost yards at ECU ... Registered five tackles, a sack for eight lost yards and a QB hurry in the win over Arkansas State ... Had 2.5 sacks for 15 lost yards, five tackles and four hurries in the win at Marshall ... Picked up three tackles and two hurries in the Clemson game ... Had a sack for seven lost yards and four total tackles in the win over Miami ... Assisted on a sack, had a TFL and three total stops to go along with a hurry at Wake Forest ... Posted three QB hurries and a solo stop against BC ... Had three solo stops, a TFL and six hurries at Duke ... Moved inside to defensive tackle and started at DT for the Georgia Tech game ... Tallied 11 tackles and half a tackle for loss against the Yellow Jackets ... Returned to end for the UNC game and posted four tackles with three hurries ... Recorded first career interception at Virginia and returned it 22 yards in the fourth quarter, setting up a touchdown ... Added two tackles, an assist on a TFL and a hurry ... Made two tackles with three hurries in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson … Recorded seven tackles, including one for loss, in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan. 2010: Got his first action with 26 snaps against Boise State … Recovered a fumble … Started and had three tackles and a hurry in the JMU game … Was in on four tackles in the ECU game … Picked up a tackle in 14 plays against NC State … Contributed seven tackles, 1.5 sacks and three hurries while playing 36 downs against Central Michigan … Had a sack for a 6-yard
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loss in the Wake Forest game … Also picked up a sack while playing 18 snaps against Duke … Had 40 plays at UNC with two tackles, including one behind the line … Was in on two sacks during the Virginia game … Added a tackle against FSU in the ACC Championship and another versus Stanford in the Orange Bowl … An Iron Hokie in the weight room during the off-season … Moved into a starting end spot in the spring … Also got some reps at tackle … Posted seven tackles, including two sacks and two other tackles behind the line during one scrimmage and blocked a field goal during another … Collected two sacks and forced a fumble during the Maroon-White game. 2009: Redshirted during the fall … Turned in a 365-pound bench press when he arrived in August … Improved to 370 in the bench and had a 420-pound front squat during offseason workouts … Registered a sack in the team’s first spring scrimmage … Added another sack in the final scrimmage … Posted two tackles, including one for a loss in the Maroon-White game. High School: Was first-team All-Commonwealth District, All-Northwest Region and Free Lance-Star All-Area his senior year for Coach Jeff Berry … Registered 124 tackles, 16 sacks and 24 tackles for loss in his junior and senior seasons … Named honorable mention All-Met by The Washington Post his final year … As a junior, also caught 12 passes for 220 yards and three scores … The No. 11 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Listed as the No. 20 strongside defensive end in the country and the No. 17 player in the state by Rivals … Rated the No. 20 defensive end nationally by ESPN.com’s recruiting service … Ranked the No. 43 defensive end prospect in the nation by Scout. com … Ranked the No. 14 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … A
member of SuperPrep’s Mid-Atlantic Team … Named to PrepStar’s All-Atlantic Region Team as a defensive lineman. Personal: Lanford Lawrence Collins, Jr. … Born 2/22/91 … Son of Lanford and Connie Collins … Enrolled in human development. Tackles 2010 2011 Career
G UT AT Tot. Loss Sacks 13 12 13 25 6.5- 26 5- 24 14 22 35 57 9.5- 48 6- 43 27 34 48 82 16.0- 74 11- 67
7 Marcus Davis Flanker • 6-4 • 228 • r-Sr. Virginia Beach, Va. • Ocean Lakes H.S.
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G No. Yds. Avg. TD LG 12 5 125 25.0 1 80 14 19 239 12.6 2 46 14 30 510 17.0 5 63 40 54 874 16.2 8 80
29 Scott Demler Punter • 5-11 • 201 • r-Sr. Washington Crossing, Pa. • The Hun School Opened last season as the Hokies’ starting punter … Experienced problems with consistency and was sidelined after five starts … Will get another shot this fall … Has the leg for the job but will need a good summer preparation. 2011: Played in five games ... Punted 23 times for 761 yards (33.1 average) on the season ... Punted five times for an average of 32.4 yards per kick in the opener against Appalachian State ... Had five punts for a 37.8 average at ECU ... Punted three times for a 33.3 yard average and
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Moved into the top spot at flanker during the spring … Mixes a 6-4 frame with outstanding speed … Is physical and athletic … Averaged a teambest 17-yards per catch in 2011 and tied for the team lead in touchdown catches with five … Was bothered by a hamstring injury during the last week and a half of spring drills but was back to full strength by the end of school … A good summer preparation will be important … Needs to assume a leadership role during the summer and upcoming season … Has what it takes to be one of the Hokies’ top playmakers. 2011: Played in all 14 games, starting eight ... Played nearly 500 snaps on offense and 19 on special teams ... Caught 30 passes for 510 yards and five TDs ... Had a big game against Appalachian State, catching three passes for 140 yards and two touchdowns with a long of 63 yards ... Caught a pass for 14 yards at East Carolina ... Hauled in four passes for 27 yards in the win over Arkansas State ... Had a reception for 4 yards at Marshall ... Saw action for six plays against Clemson before re-aggravating a foot injury from previous week ... Returned for the Miami game and caught three passes for 31 yards ... Caught a 30-yard TD in the fourth quarter of the Wake Forest game ... Finished with two grabs for 39 yards ... Added three receptions for 49 yards against Boston College, including a 20-yard TD in the third quarter ... Grabbed two passes for 16 yards at Duke ... Started, but did not have a reception at Georgia Tech ... Caught a pass for 10 yards against UNC ... Started and turned a five-catch, 119-yard effort at Virginia, which included a long reception of 52 yards ... Scored on a 7-yard reception in the fourth quarter ... Picked up another start in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson and hauled in four passes for 50 yards … Caught an 11-yard pass and a two-point conversion toss in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan. 2010: Played in all 14 games … Picked up two starts … Registered 19 catches for 239 yards and a pair of touchdowns … Caught a 24-yard pass during the Boise State game … Had a catch for 4 yards at BC … Added a pair of receptions at NC State for 11 yards … Contributed a 12-yard catch against Central Michigan … Picked up 12 yards on a reverse against Wake Forest … Had a personal-best six catches against Duke for 64 yards … Caught two touchdown passes in the third quarter at UNC and finished with four catches for 81 yards … Played 32 snaps against Virginia … Made two catches in the ACC title game against Florida State, including a leaping first-down grab … Made an 11-yard catch in the Orange Bowl game … Had a school-record 44-inch vertical jump and ran a 4.37 in the 40 to gain Super Iron Hokie honors during off-season workouts … Caught 17 passes for 236 yards and two touchdowns during spring scrimmages … Added six receptions for 61 yards and two TDs in the Maroon-White game. 2009: Posted five catches on the season for 125 yards … Also had one rush for a 7-yard gain … Was in on 10 special team plays against Alabama … Played 13 offensive snaps against Marshall and had seven special team plays … Saw brief special teams duty in the Nebraska, Miami and Duke games … Turned his first collegiate pass reception into an 80-
yard touchdown in the Boston College game … Was in on four special team plays at Georgia Tech and three against UNC … Played 19 snaps at receiver and caught a 9-yard pass in the win at ECU … Also worked eight plays on special teams … Had a 15-yard reception at Maryland … Caught one pass for an 11-yard gain against NC State … Saw 15 plays on offense at Virginia … Picked up 7 yards on a run … Had a 10-yard catch against Tennessee in the Chick-fil-A Bowl … Posted a position-record 43-inch vertical jump on the way to Super Iron Hokie honors during off-season workouts … Earned 100% Effort Awards for five of the team’s six pre-spring 6 a.m. workouts ... Improved in three of the four major lifts during off-season workouts … Grabbed five passes for 98 yards and one touchdown during Tech’s final scrimmage of spring practice … Won the Dr. Richard Bullock Award as the most improved offensive player of spring practice. 2008: Moved from quarterback to receiver because it offered a quicker chance for playing time … Hurt his right shoulder just four practices into the preseason and underwent surgery … Was redshirted … Had a 40 1/2inch vertical jump during off-season testing and ran a 4.49 forty, second fastest among quarterbacks … Moved back to quarterback and competed for the backup duties during the first three weeks of the spring … Completed 3-of-8 passes for 62 yards in the first full scrimmage … Ripped off a 62-yard touchdown run during another scrimmage, gaining 85 yards on six carries … Returned to receiver for the final week and caught a 32-yard TD pass in the final scrimmage … Added three grabs for 48 yards during the MaroonWhite game. High School: A versatile player for Coach Jim Prince … Ranked the No. 9 player in the state of Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked the No. 38 athlete in the country and the No. 12 player in the state of Virginia by rivals.com … Rated the No. 66 athlete in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Ranked the No. 112 wide receiver in the country by SuperPrep … Rated the No. 9 prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep … Moved to quarterback from wide receiver in the preseason of his senior year … Completed 104of-233 passes for 1,837 yards and 20 touchdowns … Also rushed for 858 yards and 12 scores … Named first-team All-Tidewater as a quarterback by The Virginian Pilot … First-team All-Beach District … Responsible for 17 touchdowns as a junior, passing for 670 yards, rushing for 800 yards and picking up 300 yards receiving … Had 62 tackles on defense. Personal: Marcus Darnell Davis … Born 12/21/89 in Virginia Beach, VA … Son of Wilford and Lillian Tann … Graduated with a degree in human development.
downed a punt inside the 20 in the win over Arkansas State ... Punted twice for 76 yards, including a long of 51 at Marshall ... Had eight punts with a long of 44 against Clemson in the regular season. 2010: Took part in the punting competition during the fall … Shared time as the No. 2 punter … Dressed for some games but did not see action … Improved in all four major lifts in the weight room during the off-season … Punted three times for a 41.7-yard average during the Maroon-White game. 2009: Rejoined the team during the second semester … Went through winter workouts … Was given a shot at the punting duties during spring practice … Punted once for 37 yards during the Maroon-White game. 2008: Joined the team as a walk-on and competed for the place-kicking duties in both the fall and spring … Handled a pair of kickoffs during the Maroon-White spring game. High School: Was a four-year letterman for Coach Dave Dudek at The Hun School … Made 37 of his 39 PAT attempts as a senior and was 8-for10 on field goals with a long of 44 yards … Also carried a 42-yard average on punts, with 30 percent of his kicks inside the opponents’ 5-yard line … Made 95 of 100 extra points during his career and was 13 of 18 on field goal tries … Finished with a 41-yard career average on punts … Boomed a 74-yard punt his junior season, setting a school record … Averaged 64 yards on kickoffs … Helped the team to three Mid-Atlantic Prep League championships … Also a four-year letterman in golf. Personal: Scott F. Demler … Born 10/11/89 in Newtown, PA … Son of Fred and Linda Demler … Enrolled in finance.
41 derek dinardo Linebacker • 6-0 • 215 • r-So. Virginia Beach, Va. • Cox H.S.
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A versatile performer who finds himself working at the backer position after moving there to provide much needed depth during spring practice … Coaches feel it is a good fit from a physical standpoint … Possesses a good understanding of the game and Tech’s defense after spending some time at whip linebacker, rover and free safety … Also plays an important role on the Hokies’ special teams. 2011: Played in all 14 games, mostly on special teams ... Played three snaps on defense and 77 on special teams for a total of 80 ... Had an assisted tackle and his first collegiate interception in the win over Appalachian State ... Saw action for three special teams plays in the wins against ECU, Arkansas State, and Marshall ... Worked five snaps on special teams against Clemson and six more in the win over Miami ... Played 11 snaps on special teams at Wake Forest ... Picked up a tackle on coverage against BC ... Worked three special teams plays at Duke and 12 more at Georgia Tech ... Saw action for seven snaps on coverage against UNC and another at Virginia ... Tallied three plays on coverage in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson. 2010: Initially listed as a tight end … Was moved to whip linebacker after four practices … Redshirted while working on the scout team … Bench pressed 330 pounds during off-season testing … Moved to rover briefly after the first five practices in the spring … Ended up at free safety for the last eight practices … Had four tackles during the final spring scrimmage … Intercepted a pass and added three tackles in the Maroon-White game. High School: Was a quarterback and safety for Coach Bill Stachelski at Cox High … Named second-team all-state as a senior and was named Beach District Offensive Player of the Year … Rushed for over 900 yards and 17 touchdowns and added 366 yards passing … Posted 36 tackles, three sacks
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and a pair of interceptions … Picked off a school-record eight passes as a sophom*ore. Personal: Derek James DiNardo … Born 4/1/92 in Virginia Beach, VA … Son of Jimmy and Kathy DiNardo … Enrolled in apparel, housing and resource management. Tackles 2011
G UT AT Tot. Loss Sacks 14 1 1 2 0- 0 0- 0
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9 Randall Dunn Tight End • 6-2 • 244 • r-Sr. Virginia Beach, Va. • Ocean Lakes H.S. Brings a dimension to the tight end position that the coaches like … Has made the transition after coming to Tech as a wide receiver … The more the Hokies try to spread the field, the more his speed and experience as a WR make him a bigger factor … Must continue to build his confidence and awareness … The coaches are anxious to see how good he can be. 2011: Played in all 14 games ... Played 68 snaps on offense and 55 on special teams for a total of 123 ... Caught his first career touchdown with a 7-yard TD reception against Appalachian State ... Saw action on three special teams plays at East Carolina ... Registered a catch for 3 yards during 18 offensive snaps in the win over Arkansas State ... Worked nine offensive plays and three on special teams at Marshall ... Played three snaps on offense and five on special teams in the Clemson game ... Saw brief action on special teams in the win over Miami ... Picked up 15 plays at tight end at Wake Forest and posted two knockdown blocks ... Worked five offensive plays against Boston College and four on special teams ... Worked a play at tight end and three on special teams at Duke ... Saw action for five special teams snaps at Georgia Tech and four more against UNC ... Worked briefly at tight end and on special teams at Virginia ... Tallied 10 total snaps in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson, including four at tight end … Earned the Frank O. Moseley Award, given to the offensive player who exhibits the most hustle during the off-season and spring workouts. 2010: Played in seven games … Saw some special teams duty early in the season … Picked up some time at tight end … Caught a 9-yard pass in the Wake Forest game … His 405-pound front squat was tops among the tight ends during off-season workouts … Also had the best vertical jump (33 1/2 inches) at the position … Had two catches, including a 69-yard TD reception during the first full spring scrimmage … Added three catches for 33 yards in another scrimmage … Hauled in a 25-yard throw during the Maroon-White game. 2009: Moved to tight end when practice opened … Spent the fall learning the position … Turned in a back squat of 485 pounds during offseason workouts, tops among the tight ends … Had a 4-yard catch in one of the spring scrimmages. 2008: Worked at split end while redshirting … Suffered a broken leg in December during Tech’s third bowl practice … Missed some off-season work and spring practice. High School: Ranked the No. 15 player in the state of Virginia by The Roanoke Times for Coach Jim Prince … Rated the No. 16 prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 229 wide receiver in the country by SuperPrep … Ranked the No. 35 player in the Commonwealth by scout. com … Named second-team All-Tidewater by The Virginian Pilot … Had 37 catches for 485 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Personal: Randall Dunn … Born 9/11/89 … Son of Clifton and Cheryl McCoy … Cousin is Tech offensive tackle Vinston Painter … Graduated with a degree in sociology. Receiving 2010 2011 Career
G No. Yds. Avg. TD LG 7 1 9 9.0 0 9 14 2 10 5.0 1 7 21 3 19 6.3 1 9
39 Daniel Dyer Tailback • 5-9 • 198 • r-So. Salem, Va. • Salem H.S. Gives the Hokies dependable depth at tailback … Has gotten his share of reps the past two springs and picked up a few in-season snaps last fall … A tough runner who can always be counted on for top effort … Is also a contributor on special teams. 2011: Played in 11 games ... Played six snaps on offense and 30 on special teams for a total of 36 ... Rushed six times for 30 yards in first collegiate action against Appalachian State ... Saw action on two special teams plays at Marshall and five more against Clemson ... Was in on six special teams plays in the win over Miami and four more at Wake Forest ... Was in on a special teams snap against BC and three more at Duke ... Contributed on five special teams plays at Georgia Tech and two at Virginia ... Made a solo tackle on special teams in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson. 2010: Joined the team as a walk-on … Worked at tailback while redshirting … Improved in all four major lifts during the off-season program … Rushed three times for 10 yards in the first scrimmage work of the spring
… Picked up 70 yards on seven carries during the first full scrimmage … Had a 46-yard run … Picked up 14 yards on nine carries during the MaroonWhite game and caught a 9-yard pass. High School: Was a running back for Coach Stephen Magenbauer at Salem High … Lettered three seasons, rushing for 793 yards and five touchdowns as a senior … Also caught four TD passes … Rushed for 212 yards in a game against Pulaski County … Played fullback his junior year … Also a four-year standout in lacrosse … Named a Distinguished Scholar. Personal: Daniel Huston Dyer …Born 12/31/91 in Salem, VA … Son of Reggie and Anna Dyer … Enrolled in human nutrition, foods and exercise. Rushing 2011
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24 Tariq Edwards Linebacker • 6-2 • 232 • r-Jr. Cheraw, S.C. • Marlboro County H.S.
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Brought back the productivity to the backer spot, while starting every game last fall … Was third on the team in tackles (71) and tackles for loss (11.5) in 2011 … Capped the season with an outstanding showing in the Sugar Bowl … Defends well against both the run and the pass … Suffered a stress fracture in his left shin late in the season that was surgically repaired in March … Sat out spring drills but is expected to return to form during the summer … Gives the Hokies the speed, athletic ability and size they want at the backer position. 2011: Started all 14 games at inside linebacker ... Played over 825 snaps on defense and 83 on special teams ... Had 71 tackles, including 11.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks on the season ... Also had two interceptions, two pass breakups, a fumble recovery and six quarterback hurries ... Earned first collegiate start against Appalachian State, finishing with five tackles, including one for loss ... Recorded six tackles, including two solo and a tackle for loss at ECU ... Posted a team- and careerhigh 10 tackles, including five solo, 2.5 for lost yardage and half a sack in the win over Arkansas State ... Registered six tackles, including three solo and a tackle for loss at Marshall ... Picked up four tackles in the Clemson game ... Credited with a hurry in the win over Miami ... Had three tackles, two TFL, a sack for 10 lost yards, two QB hurries and a second quarter interception Tariq at Wake Forest ... Picked up Edwards another interception against
BC, while adding seven tackles and assisting on a tackle behind the line of scrimmage ... Recorded a breakup and two solo stops at Duke ... Had a sack for nine lost yards and four tackles at Georgia Tech ... Had seven tackles, including an assist on a TFL against UNC ... Tallied five tackles to go along with two quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery at Virginia ... Posted four solo tackles and a breakup against Clemson in the ACC Championship Game … Finished the season strong, posting a team-high eight tackles, including two for loss and a sack, in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan … Underwent an operation to repair a stress fracture in his left leg after the season and missed spring practice. 2010: Saw action in every game, finishing with 21 tackles, two hurries and a pass interception … Was starting on three special team units by the end of the season … Also picked up some work at the backer position … Played on special teams in the Boise State game … Had a tackle on a kickoff against JMU and downed a punt inside the 10-yard line … Worked 11 special team plays against ECU and saw brief duty at linebacker … Had a tackle on special teams at Boston College … Picked up 14 special team plays against NC State … Was in for 14 plays at linebacker against Central Michigan, collecting four tackles and a QB hurry … Was in on a tackle while playing 11 plays on special teams against Wake Forest … Contributed four tackles and forced a fumble while playing 24 snaps at linebacker against Duke … Worked nine plays at linebacker and 12 on special teams at UNC, posting a pair of tackles … Picked off a pass in the final minutes against Miami … Also recovered a fumble and had a pair of tackles in that game … Collected three tackles and a QB hurry in the Virginia game … Saw a lot of time (35 plays) in the FSU game, contributing a pair of tackles … Showed improvement in every major lift over the off-season … Had a tackle for loss, three total tackles and broke up a pass during the second full spring scrimmage … Intercepted a pass and added three tackles in the final scrimmage … Contributed a sack, three tackles and a pass breakup in the Maroon-White game … Won the Richard Bullock Award as the defensive player who showed the most improvement during spring workouts. 2009: Worked at the backer position while redshirting … Had a 310-pound clean during off-season testing … Posted a five tackles during the Hokies’ final spring scrimmage … Registered a pair of tackles in the Maroon-White game, including one for a 5-yard loss. High School: Selected to play for USA Football’s 2009 Junior National Team, which competed in the sport’s first junior world championship in the summer of 2009 … Finished with 102 tackles, including five for a loss, and three sacks as a senior for Coach Dean Boyd at Marlboro County High … Also blocked two kicks … Caught 12 passes for 225 yards and four touchdowns his senior year … Also scored twice on two-point conversions … Had one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions as a senior … Recorded 81 tackles, four sacks and two interceptions as a junior … Caught eight passes for 123 yards in limited time offensively his junior season … Ranked the No. 23 strongside linebacker prospect nationally by Scout.com … Listed as the No. 27 outside linebacker nationally by ESPN/Scouts, Inc. … Ranked the No. 15 player in the state of South Carolina by SuperPrep … The No. 23 prospect in South Carolina and the No. 50 outside linebacker in the country as ranked by Rivals … A member of SuperPrep’s Mid-Atlantic Team … Named to PrepStar’s AllAtlantic Region Team as a linebacker. Personal: Tariq Edwards … Born 5/1/91 in Cheraw, SC … Son of Bo and Felicia Campbell … Father is a former Hokie football player (1989-92 letterwinner) … Enrolled in psychology.
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G UT AT Tot. Loss Sacks 14 11 10 21 0- 0 0- 0 14 35 36 71 11.5- 46 3.5- 31 28 46 46 92 11.5- 46 3.5- 31
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1 Antone Exum Cornerback • 6-0 • 219 • r-Jr. Glen Allen, Va. • Deep Run H.S. Was part of a successful experiment in the secondary during the spring … Is scheduled to start at cornerback this fall after starting 18 games at safety over the past two seasons … Adjusted to the move to corner quicker than most people anticipated … Still has a little learning to do but could be dynamic at his new spot … Is fast and physical … Rates as an excellent tackler … Is a player to watch in 2012. 2011: An honorable mention All-ACC selection at safety ... Started all 14 games, including 11 at free safety and three at rover ... Played over 850 snaps on defense and 42 on special teams ... Led the team with 89 tackles ... Added five tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and an interception on the season ... Also had 10 pass breakups, two quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery ... Had three tackles, a tackle for loss and a fumble recovery in the season opening win over Appalachian State ... Registered three tackles and two pass breakups at East Carolina ... Contributed three tackles in the win over Arkansas State ... Returned his first career interception 36 yards and contributed three tackles with a breakup at Marshall ... Posted 10 tackles and two breakups in the Clemson game ... Led the team with 10 more tackles, including six solo in the win over Miami ... Racked up eight tackles, a sack for seven lost yards, a breakup and a hurry in the win at Wake Forest ... Forced a fumble and tied for the team lead with seven tackles against Boston College ... Added three pass breakups ... Tallied four stops and a breakup at Duke ... Contributed two tackles, including half a tackle for loss at Georgia Tech ... Had a big game against UNC with 12 tackles ... Also forced a key fumble at the Tech 5-yard line late in the first quarter to halt a Tar Heel drive ... Tied for the team lead with 10 tackles at Virginia ... Again posted double-digit tackles with 10, including two for losses against Clemson in the ACC Championship Game … Had four tackles, including half a sack, in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan … Earned Super Iron Hokie honors in the spring testing … Moved to cornerback during the spring … Was given the Don Williams TEAM UNITED Award, presented to the defensive player who puts the team first during spring workouts. 2010: Played in all 14 games with five starts … Worked at free safety but was moved around in the nickel defense … Saw some starting time on special teams during the first half of the season … Had 45 tackles and a team-high nine pass breakups for the season … Had a tackle and broke up a pass in his debut against Boise State … Saw special teams duty in the JMU game … Started in the ECU game and was in on 10 tackles … Posted six tackles at BC … Played 60 downs on defense against NC State, breaking up four passes and making three tackles … Had three tackles and two breakups in the Central Michigan game … Collected four tackles, including one for a loss, during the Wake Forest game … Started and played 70 snaps against Duke, garnering seven tackles and a break up … Started at UNC and collected three tackles and three QB hurries during 39 plays … Played 28 snaps at Miami and was in on a pair of tackles … Had two tackles, a pass breakup and caused a fumble in the Virginia game … Contributed three tackles during the win over Florida State … Was an Iron Hokie in the weight room over the off-season … Switched to rover for spring practice … Posted five tackles, two behind the line, and broke up a pass during the final full
scrimmage of the spring … Had a tackle for loss and two total tackles in the Maroon-White game to go with a fumble recovery. 2009: Redshirted as a free safety during the fall … His 385-pound front squat was tops among defensive backs during off-season testing … Also had a 36 1/2-inch vertical jump on the way to Iron Hokie honors … Was in on nine tackles during Tech’s first major scrimmage of spring practice … Posted four tackles and broke up three passes during the spring Maroon-White game. High School: Accounted for 2,357 yards and 30 touchdowns his senior season, including six on returns … Had 745 yards and 15 TDs rushing and 978 yards, nine TDs and four interceptions passing for Coach Greg Kendall at Deep Run … A first-team All-Group AAA selection by the Associated Press as a kick returner … Was first-team all-region … A first-team selection for the Richmond Times-Dispatch 2008 All-Metro defensive team … Threw for 860 yards and rushed for 658 yards as a junior … Scored 13 touchdowns rushing and threw 12 more for 25 total touchdowns as a junior … Had 20 tackles and three interceptions
as a defensive back his junior season … Rated the No. 16 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Listed as the No. 38 athlete in the nation and the No. 14 player in the state by Rivals … Rated the No. 42 athlete prospect nationally by ESPN/Scouts, Inc. … Ranked the No. 69 quarterback prospect in the nation by Scout.com … Ranked the No. 17 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … A member of SuperPrep’s Mid-Atlantic Team … Named to PrepStar’s All-Atlantic Region Team as a quarterback. Personal: Antone Chavez Exum … Born 2/27/91 in Richmond, VA … Son of Antone, Sr., and Barbara Exum … Enrolled in finance. Tackles G UT AT Tot. Loss Sacks 2010 14 28 17 45 1.5- 3 0- 0 2011 14 43 46 89 5.0- 18 1.5- 14 Career 28 71 63 134 6.5- 21 1.5- 14 Interceptions G No. Yds. Avg. TD LG PBU 2010 14 0 0 0 0 0 9 2011 14 1 36 36.0 0 36 10 Career 28 1 36 36.0 0 36 19
79 Caleb Farris Center • 6-3 • 310 • So. Fairfield, Va. • Rockbridge County H.S. Has impressed the coaches with his maturity and toughness … Was the backup at center last season as a true freshman … Was scheduled to get snaps at guard during the spring but missed some practices early on and couldn’t afford to move … Come August, he will get some snaps at center as a backup and at right guard as a possible starter … He has become a valuable asset in Tech’s efforts to rebuild its O-line. 2011: Played in four games, totaling 29 offensive snaps ... One of seven true freshmen to see action against Appalachian State ... Saw action on 17 snaps at center ... Worked three snaps at Marshall and four more against BC ... Tallied five plays at Virginia. 2010: Entered school in January 2011 … Went through the winter strength and conditioning program … Opened spring working at right guard … Switched to center after the first few practices. High School: A quality lineman for Coach Jason White at Rockbridge County High … Listed as the No. 25 offensive guard in the country and the No. 14 player in the state by Rivals … Rated the No. 39 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked the No. 35 offensive guard in the country and the No. 21 player in the state by Scout.com … Listed as the No. 96 offensive guard in the country by ESPN/Scouts Inc. … Ranked as the No. 35 player on the Virginia 37 by SuperPrep … A member of the SuperPrep Mid-Atlantic Team … Named to PrepStar’s All-Atlantic Region Team as an offensive lineman … Was selected to play in the 2010 Offense/Defense All-American Game in South Carolina … Was hampered most of his senior season by a hamstring injury. Personal: Caleb Nicholas-Wiloughby Farris … Born 12/11/91 in Lexington, VA … Son of Victor and Robin Farris … Enrolled in business.
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61 Darian Fisher Offensive Tackle • 6-4 • 274 • r-Jr. Virginia Beach, Va. • First Colonial H.S. Has shown some promise … Is coming off a good spring that put him in position to provide some depth along the line … Must continue working to get bigger and stronger during the summer … Will get a shot at the No. 2 right tackle spot if he is successful. 2011: Provided extra depth at the tackle position … Continued to work on the scout team. 2010: Spent time on the scout team during the fall … Moved to right tackle … Improved in three of the four major lifts during strength and conditioning work … Spent the spring on the right side. 2009: Joined the team as a walk-on and redshirted during the fall … Worked at left tackle throughout the fall and spring. High School: Spent time at tight end, offensive tackle and defensive end while playing for Bill McTyre at First Colonial High … Had 10 knockdown blocks against Kellam during his senior season … Also played basketball, helping the school to a district title in 2007 … Traveled to Amsterdam and Vienna for basketball with People to People Sports Ambassadors. Personal: Darian Jamaal Fisher … Born 8/8/91 in Richmond, VA … Son of Lorre Fisher and William West … Enrolled in marketing management.
83 corey fuller Split End • 6-2 • 191 • r-Sr. Baltimore, Md. • Woodlawn H.S./Kansas
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Saw his first collegiate football game action last fall after participating in track & field for two years at the University of Kansas … Transferred to Virginia Tech and reacquainted himself with football while sitting out the 2010 season … Took some time for him to get adjusted and comfortable while seeing limited playing time last fall … Got a lot of reps in the spring and showed he was ready to step up and be productive … Possesses a good skill set, including great speed and explosiveness … Has a chance to give the receiving corps a big boost. 2011: Played in six games, totaling 57 snaps on offense ... Saw action on 17 offensive snaps against Appalachian State ... Caught first career pass for 7 yards during the Marshall game ... Worked five offensive plays against Clemson and two more against BC ... Had a catch for 12 yards at Virginia ... Contributed for five offensive snaps in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson … Won the Dr. Richard M. Bullock Award, given to the offensive player who shows the most improvement during the spring workouts. 2010: Transferred to Tech from the University of Kansas … Walked on to the football team in the fall … Practiced at split end while sitting out the season … Ran a 4.36 time in the 40 during off-season testing … Had a
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12-yard catch in the Hokies’ first full spring scrimmage. Kansas: Attended the University of Kansas for two years and was a member of the Jayhawks’ track & field team … Competed as a sprinter, triple jumper and long jumper … Had a very successful freshman season … Finished second outdoors in the triple jump at both the Kansas and Drake Relays … Placed in the top three in six of the eight indoor meets in which he competed in 2009 … Had the team’s top triple jump in the outdoor season as a sophom*ore and third-best 100-meters time (11.14). High School: Lettered two seasons in football as a quarterback for Leonard Hart at Woodlawn High … Was a Nike indoor track All-American as a senior … Won first team all-state indoor and outdoor track honors as a senior … Was an AAU National Champion as a member of the Baltimore City AAU team his final season. Personal: Corey Alexander Fuller … Born 6/23/90 in Baltimore, MD … Son of Vincent and Nina Dorsey-Fuller … Enrolled in sociology. Receiving G No. Yds. Avg. TD LG 2011 6 2 19 9.5 0 12
17 Kyle Fuller Cornerback • 6-0 • 181 • Jr. Baltimore, Md. • Mount St. Joseph H.S. Many feel he was Tech’s top defensive player in 2011 … Has a skill set to do almost anything you ask for in the secondary … A good tackler who is smart and can play man coverage … Has been outstanding as the nickel back the past two seasons … Coaches are hoping he can be a lockdown corner this fall … Led the team in tackles for loss with 14.5 last year … Was fourth on the team in tackles (65) … Will be one of the Hokies’ leaders in 2012. 2011: A second-team All-ACC selection at corner ... Started all 14 games at two different positions on the defense ... Started at nickel back/whip linebacker for seven games and corner for the other seven games ... Played over 850 snaps on defense and 112 on special teams ... Had 65 tackles, a team-high 14.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks on the season ... Also added seven pass breakups, two interceptions, five quarterback hurries, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery ... Was in on four tackles, including two for losses against Appalachian State ... Recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter ... Had four tackles, including three solo and two tackles for lost yardage at East Carolina ... Also had first career interception and was credited with a pass break up ... Posted a team-high 44 points in the coaches’ grading at ECU ... Named ACC Defensive Back of the Week on Sept. 12 following the ECU game ... Registered five tackles, including four solo, one and a half sacks, a breakup and two QB hurries in the win over Arkansas State ... Also had a 9-yard punt return ... Contributed four tackles, including three solo in the win at Marshall ... Had two tackles in the Clemson game ... Returned a punt 9 yards ... Posted eight tackles with six solo stops and a TFL in the win over Miami ... Had three tackles at Wake Forest ... Picked up a team-high four solo tackles, a TFL and two hurries against BC ... Finished with five total stops ... Had a big game at Duke, leading the team with eight tackles, including two for loss ... Also had a sack for 10 lost yards, his first career fumble recovery and three pass breakups ... Made a key open-field tackle on fourth down to stop Duke’s potential game-winning drive late in the game ... Moved to whip linebacker for the Georgia Tech game ... Started at whip against the Yellow Jackets and made four tackles ... Returned to corner for the UNC game and had five tackles, including two TFL and a sack ... Had four tackles, including a forced fumble on a sack late in the second quarter at Virginia ... Started at whip
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in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson and tallied eight tackles, including two for lost yardage … Had an interception in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan … Won the President’s Award, given to the defensive player who demonstrates the most outstanding leadership during the off-season program and spring workouts. 2010: Started seven games as a true freshmen, primarily in the Hokies’ nickel defense … Posted 32 tackles, four for losses … Also broke up six passes and forced a fumble … Worked 10 special team plays in each of the Hokies’ first two games … Drew a start in the ECU game and contributed a pair of tackles … Was in on a tackle at BC … Saw action on special teams at NC State … Was in on 15 defensive plays and picked up a tackle against Central Michigan … Saw action on 13 plays in the Wake Forest game and contributed a pair of tackles … Played 70 snaps in a start against Duke and had five tackles and a breakup … Started in the Georgia Tech game, contributing five tackles and a pass breakup over 61 plays … Also started at Miami where he had five tackles, a TFL, forced a fumble and broke up a pass … Had a career-high 10 tackles, including three behind the line, and two pass breakups in a start against Virginia … Started in the ACC title game against FSU and in the Orange Bowl game … Had a 38 1/2-inch vertical jump in the fall and posted a 340-pound front squat during off-season testing … Contributed a tackle for loss and a pass breakup during the first full spring scrimmage … Intercepted a pass and returned it 17 yards during in the Maroon-White game. Personal: Kyle Brandon Fuller … Born 2/16/92 in Baltimore, MD … Son of Vincent Fuller and Nina Dorsey-Fuller … Brother of former Hokie and former Tennessee Titan Vincent Fuller and current Tech receiver Corey Fuller … Is studying finance.
An extremely hard worker who will help provide depth at the tailback position … Has a chance to work his way into playing time on special teams this fall … A team-first player … Showed his unselfishness during spring 2011 when he agreed to work at fullback, despite never playing the position. 2011: Honed his skills on the scout team … Worked at tailback … Had the top front squat among the tailbacks with a lift of 385 pounds during spring testing. 2010: Was added to the roster for second semester as a walk-on defensive back … Posted a 345-pound front squat during off-season strength and conditioning tests … Moved to fullback during spring practice … Had a 10-yard pass reception during the Maroon-White game. High School: Played safety and running back for Coach Steve Trimble at Bishop O’Connell … Earned second-team all-conference honors at both positions … Also returned kicks, picking up honorable mention allconference recognition. Personal: Gregory Phillip Gadell … Born 3/16/92 in Vienna, VA … Son of Tom and Marty Gadell … Enrolled in mechanical engineering.
teams ... Had 38 tackles, including 12.5 tackles for loss and seven sacks, along with 20 quarterback hurries on the season ... Had two tackles and a sack against Appalachian State ... Registered three tackles, a QB hurry and a sack for nine lost yards at ECU ... Picked up two hurries in the win over Arkansas State ... Earned ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors after posting seven tackles, three tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, three QB hurries in the win at Marshall ... Picked up 1.5 TFL, three total tackles, and three hurries against Clemson ... Was injured early in the Miami game and was limited to only six defensive snaps ... Missed the Wake Forest game due to injury ... Started the BC game but re-injured his ankle on the first series ... Returned for Duke and picked up six tackles, including half a tackle for loss on 62 snaps ... Added two hurries ... Racked up 1.5 sacks and six total tackles at Georgia Tech ... Added two tackles and two hurries against UNC ... Named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week for the second time on the season after posting five solo tackles, three tackles for 18 lost yards and two sacks to go along with three hurries at Virginia ... Had a hurry in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson … Had four tackles and two quarterback hurries in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan … Earned Super Iron Hokie honors in the spring testing … Turned in a 39 1/2-inch vertical jump to go with a 400-pound bench press and a 4.44 second clocking in the 40. 2010: Picked up two starts while playing in all 14 games … Posted 13 total tackles, including 6.5 behind the line and four sacks … Added 12 QB hurries … Played briefly at end in the Boise and JMU games … Started the ECU game for injured starter Chris Drager … Had three tackles behind the line, including a sack, against Boston College … Picked up a QB hurry in limited action at NC State … Posted a sack, another tackle behind the line, two QB hurries and three tackles during 45 plays against Central Michigan … Picked up a tackle in brief action against Georgia Tech … Started at UNC and collected two sacks and six total tackles … Played just 10 snaps at Miami, but had two QB hurries … Picked up 12 plays in the ACC title game against FSU … Won the Excalibur Award during the off-season, the
highest honor in the Hokies’ strength and conditioning program … Had a 420-pound bench press, a 420-pound front squat, a 366-pound clean and a 341-pound jerk … Also posted a 38-inch vertical jump and ran a 4.45 in the 40 … Had one or more tackles behind the line in each of Tech’s five spring scrimmages, including at least one sack in four of the five … Had six sacks for the spring with one coming in the Maroon-White game … Won the George Preas Award as the defensive MVP of the spring. 2009: Redshirted while practicing at the stud end position … Benched 375 pounds during off-season testing and posted a 36-inch vertical jump, tops among the ends … Clocked at 4.58 in the 40 … Contributed a pair of sacks during the first Saturday scrimmage of the spring … Added another sack in the final scrimmage … Collected three tackles, including a sack during the Maroon-White game … Earned the Paul Torgersen Award as the top defensive newcomer of the spring. High School: An all-star player for Coach Jeff Nelson … Listed as the No. 26 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Rated the No. 25 strongside defensive end in the nation and the No. 22 player in the state by Rivals … Ranked the No. 27 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … A member of SuperPrep’s Mid-Atlantic Team … Named to PrepStar’s AllAtlantic Region Team as a defensive lineman … A second-team member of The Daily Press Football All-Stars team … A second-team All-Peninsula District member as a defensive end … Registered 96 tackles (60 solo) and 12 sacks as a defensive end his senior season … Tallied 56 solo tackles and 10 sacks as a junior. Personal: James Rashaan Gayle … Born 2/15/91 in Los Angeles, CA … Son of James and Michelle Gayle … Enrolled in sociology. Tackles 2010 2011 Career
G UT AT Tot. Loss Sacks 14 3 13 16 6.5- 23 4- 18 13 22 16 38 12.5- 54 7- 44 27 25 29 54 19.0- 77 11- 62
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Will be the Hokies’ second tight end in their two tight end sets … His experience and knowledge gives the team a lot of flexibility in those sets … Has earned his way onto the field with hard work … Is benefiting from his work in the weight room … Also an important contributor on special teams. 2011: Played in all 13 games ... Played 91 snaps on offense and 131 on special teams ... Saw action on 15 special teams plays and 15 offensive plays against Appalachian State ... Was in on three offensive snaps and eight special teams plays at ECU ... Caught his first career pass, a 37-yarder in the win over Arkansas State ... Worked 21 offensive snaps with two knockdown blocks at Marshall ... Played eight offensive snaps at tight end against Clemson ... Picked up an assist on eight special teams plays while also seeing brief action at tight end in the win over Miami ... Worked 19 plays at tight end and 13 more on special teams at Wake Forest ... Played four snaps at tight end while working 11 on special teams against BC ... Was in for 10 total plays at Duke, including nine on special teams ... Worked seven special teams snaps at Georgia Tech to along with three on offense ... Tallied nine total plays and a knockdown against UNC ... Played for a total of 14 plays, including 11 on special teams at Virginia ... Contributed for eight plays on special teams against Clemson in the ACC Championship Game … Has the top performance for the tight ends in three of the four major lifts during spring testing.
63 Laurence Gibson Offensive Guard • 6-6 • 312 • r-So. Sierra Vista, Ariz. • Buena H.S./Hargrave A young talent who finds himself in the mix for the starting right guard duties heading into August … Brings a lot of length to the position … Has the tools to be a real factor … Had played very little football, and only sparingly on offense, before joining the Hokies … Bounced between tackle and guard during his early days at Tech … Has worked to get better … His summer preparation will be important … Will have an opportunity to earn playing time when practice resumes. 2011: Saw his first career action on the offensive line against Boston College, playing five snaps at guard with a knockdown … Earned Super Iron Hokie honors in the spring testing … Posted a 415-pound bench press and a 450-pound front squat … His 346-pound clean was tops among the O-linemen. 2010: Redshirted during the fall while continuing to work at right tackle … Had a 435-pound front squat during off-season workouts … Switch inside to guard for spring practice … Continued to work on the right side. 2009: Entered school in January … Went through winter workouts … Posted a 375-pound bench press … Spent the majority of spring practice at right tackle. Prep School: Attended Hargrave Military Academy during the fall … Played along the offensive line for Coach Robert Prunty … Was listed the No. 2 prep school prospect in the country by Rivals. High School: Played just two seasons at Buena High as an offensive lineman and defensive end … Played for a different coach each year, including Kent Holland his senior season when he led the team in tackles four games from his defensive end position … Also posted 14 pancake blocks in a game that year … Had over 100 tackles to go with 27 sacks and 12 forced fumbles during his two seasons. Personal: Laurence DeSean Gibson … Born 3/19/91 at Fort Bragg, NC … Son of Michelle Nash … Enrolled in sociology. George George
70 Jake Goins Offensive Tackle • 6-5 • 291 • r-Fr. Midlothian, Va. • Manchester H.S. Is being looked to for depth at the right tackle position … Is still learning the system but has some natural ability … Coaches like his toughness and growth potential … Must continue working to get bigger, faster and stronger over the summer. 2011: Worked at tackle while redshirting … Helped out on the scout team … Went through the off-season program and continued his work at tackle during spring practice. High School: An All-Atlantic Region selection by PrepStar … A first-team
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2010: Saw his first action of the season at NC State with four plays on special teams … Worked four plays at tight end against Wake Forest and two in the Duke game … Improved on three of the four major lifts during offseason strength and conditioning tests … Continued to work at TE during spring drills. 2009: Was a tight end on the scout team … His 450-pound back squat was tops among the tight ends during off-season workouts. 2008: Joined the team as a walk-on … Practiced at tight end … Helped out on the scout team. High School: A tight end and defensive end for Coach Stephen Magenbauer at Salem High … Had 13 catches for 139 yards and a touchdown his senior season … Added 80 tackles and seven sacks on defense … First-team all district and all-region and a second-team all-state pick … Had a gamewinning TD catch in a playoff game against William Fleming his junior year … Helped team to district titles all four seasons and a state championship in 2005 … Also played basketball. Personal: George D. George, III … Born 8/1/90 in Salem, VA … Son of George, Jr. and Becky George … His father was a Tech football player under Coach Jimmy Sharpe … Graduated with a degree in finance.
all-state selection at tackle for Coach Tom Hall by the AP and VirginiaPreps … A first-team All-Metro selection by The Richmond Times-Dispatch … As a senior, was a first-team All-Dominion District (second year in a row) selection and an All-Central Region pick … Played in the Chesapeake Bowl, an all-star game … Earned first-team All-Dominion District honors as a junior and was a second-team all-district selection as a sophom*ore … Listed as the No. 17 player in the state and the No. 67 offensive tackle in the country by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 21 player in the state of Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 21 player in the state on the Virginia 43 by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 116 offensive tackle in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 145 offensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. Personal: Jake Aubrey Goins … Born 2/19/93 … Son of Dee and Keith Goins … Enrolled in hospitality and tourism management.
conor goulding Place-kicker • 5-9 • 183 • r-So. Naples, Fla. • Gulf Coast H.S. Will drop punting and concentrate on place-kicking heading into preseason practice … The key will be consistency, something he struggled with last fall … Made strides during the spring by connecting on five of his six field goal tries during scrimmages … Will also get a look on kickoffs … A good summer preparation will be extremely important. 2011: Battled for the kicking jobs, but never made the dress squad until the final game when he dressed for the Sugar Bowl against Michigan. 2010: Joined the team as a walk-on and redshirted … Took part in the kicking competitions … Improved his strength and speed during the offseason program … Had a 35-yard punt during one spring scrimmage. High School: Was the kicker and punter for Coach Frank Tudryn at Gulf Coast High … Was named the team’s special teams player of the year after his junior and senior seasons … Ninety percent of his kickoffs his senior year resulted in touchbacks … Won numerous kicking competitions during national summer camps. Personal: Conor Graves Goulding … Born 11/26/91 in Orlando, FL … Son of Bill and Stevie Goulding … Enrolled in natural resources conservation (conservation and recreation management concentration).
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Jeron GouveiaWinslow Outside Linebacker • 6-2 • 212 • r-Sr. Ashburn, Va. • Stone Bridge H.S. Is coming off a foot injury that caused him to miss eight games last fall and much of the contact work during 2012 spring workouts … Was a valuable factor in his five starts prior to the injury … Also started seven games during the 2010 season … Has football savvy and understands the defense … Also plays a big role on special teams … Needs to use the
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summer to return to playing form … His overall experience at the position makes him a valuable asset. 2011: Played in six games, starting five at whip linebacker ... Totaled 150 snaps on defense and 43 on special teams for a total of 193 ... Had nine tackles, a tackle for loss and half a sack ... Also added an interception, a pass breakup and five quarterback hurries ... Returned an interception 26 yards and had a QB hurry in the season opener against Appalachian State ... Assisted on a tackle, had a QB hurry and was in on a sack for six lost yards at ECU ... Had a tackle and was credited with two QB hurries in the win over Arkansas State ... Registered four tackles, a pass breakup and a hurry in the win at Marshall ... Made a solo tackle against Clemson on special teams ... Had two tackles and assisted on a TFL before leaving the Miami game in the first quarter due to injury ... Was lost for the season after it was determined he suffered a Lisfranc sprain in his left foot during the Miami game. 2010: Started seven games at whip linebacker … Also started on three special team units … Posted 41 tackles and a pair of interceptions … Also forced two fumbles … Tied for the team lead with seven tackles against Boise State … Added six tackles against JMU … Intercepted a pass at Boston College … Had four tackles against NC State … Was in on 41 plays against Central Michigan with five tackles and a QB hurry … Caused a fourthquarter fumble at the goal-line to help preserve the win at UNC … Picked up five tackles, one for a loss, in the Miami game … Had six tackles against Virginia … Grabbed a deflected pass against FSU and returned it 24 yards for the Hokies’ first touchdown in the ACC Championship Game … Had a pair of tackles and forced a fumble during the Orange Bowl game … Posted five tackles during Tech’s third spring scrimmage … Registered a sack, two hurries and a fumble recovery in the Maroon-White game … Won the Frank O. Moseley Award as the top defensive hustler of the off-season and spring. 2009: Played in eight games, posting three tackles, including one for a loss … Worked with four different special team units … Registered a tackle
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for loss and two total tackles while playing six defensive plays against Marshall … Also saw action on the kickoff team … Was used briefly on special teams against Miami and Duke … Had a quarterback hurry while playing 16 defensive snaps against Boston College … Also had nine special team plays … Was in on a tackle during four special team plays against North Carolina … Had four plays on the kickoff team at Virginia … Saw brief special teams duty in the Chick-fil-A Bowl … Earned 100% Effort Awards for five of the team’s six pre-spring 6 a.m. workouts … Improved in three of the four major lifts during off-season workouts … Was in on five tackles, one for a loss, during Tech’s first major scrimmage of the spring … Had three tackles in another scrimmage and broke up a pass in the Maroon-White game. 2008: Took a redshirt year … Worked as a rover during the fall … Increased his weight and strength during the off-season program … Moved to whip linebacker for spring practice … Posted a tackle, an interception and broke up a pass during Tech’s first scrimmage of the spring … Contributed a tackle for loss in another scrimmage … Missed two practices during the final week with an ankle injury but played in the Maroon-White game, breaking up a pass. High School: The Washington Post All-Met Defensive Player of the Year his senior season for Coach Mickey Thompson … Ranked the No. 23 player in the state of Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Rated the No. 34 safety in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Rated the No. 120 safety in the country and the No. 24 prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep … Ranked the No. 33 player in the Commonwealth by scout.com … Named first-team Group AAA all-state as a defensive back by The Associated Press his senior year … Also earned first-team all-state honors from the VHSCA and was named Defensive Player of the Year … Led Stone Bridge with seven interceptions, including two in the Group AAA Division 5 state championship game which the Bulldogs won … One of team’s leading tacklers with 73 stops … Also ran for more than 900 yards and scored 22 touchdowns en route to being named the Liberty District Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, as well as the Northern Region Defensive Player of the Year … Totaled 76 stops and had four interceptions and three forced fumbles as a junior … Earned AP first-team all-state honors as a junior, as well as second-team Washington Post All-Met honors. Personal: Jeron Kaulana Gouveia-Winslow … Born 2/21/90 in Fairfax, VA … Son of Tommy and Loree Winslow … Is studying human development. Tackles 2010 2011 Career
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Will be a wild card at the tailback position when practice resumes … Missed spring practice after injuring his knee in the Sugar Bowl game … Possesses ability but has been limited by injuries during his time at Tech … Played a starting role on special teams returning kickoffs and working on the pride and joy team in 2011 … Blocked a punt that was returned for
a touchdown in the first game of the season … Coaches are hoping he can return to playing form with a good summer preparation. 2011: Played in all 14 games ... Played 36 snaps on offense and 90 on special teams ... Had 15 kickoff returns for 289 yards on the season ... Blocked a punt in the third quarter against Appalachian State which was recovered in the end zone by Kyle Fuller for a TD ... Had 3 yards on five carries and returned a punt 24 yards ... Saw action for five plays at ECU, including four on special teams ... Was in on six special teams plays in the win over Arkansas State and returned a kickoff 22 yards ... Worked nine special teams plays and an offensive snap at Marshall ... Carried once for 2 yards against Clemson and returned three kickoffs 24 yards ... Had a rush for 3 yards in the Miami game, while also working eight special teams plays ... Saw brief action on offense at Wake Forest while playing seven special teams plays ... Picked up 18 yards on four carries against BC ... Also returned a kickoff 26 yards ... Made two kickoff returns against Duke, totaling 46 yards ... Had 38 yards on two kick returns at Georgia Tech ... Recovered an onside kick against UNC ... Returned a kickoff 21 yards at Virginia while adding five carries on the ground ... Racked up 135 yards on six kickoff returns with a long of 28 in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson … Played the second half of the season with an injured ACL and had offseason surgery on it, missing spring practice. 2010: Played in 10 games before being injured … Had 23 carries for 102 yards for the season … Started on the punt return/block team … Saw brief
special team action against Boise State and JMU … Got his first duty on offense against ECU and rushed for 29 yards on four carries … Picked up three carries against Central Michigan for 3 yards … Rushed seven times for 34 yards in the Wake Forest game … Ran for 36 yards on nine carries against Duke … Played on special teams against GT … Injured his knee late in the second quarter at UNC while playing on punt coverage … Was lost for the season with a torn ACL … Worked to rehab during the off-season … Ran in some drills during the spring but was held out of contact work. 2009: Redshirted during the fall … Earned Iron Hokie honors during offseason strength and conditioning testing … Had the third-fastest time in the 40 (4.3) and the fifth-fastest in the NFL Shuttle (3.98) … Rushed for a combined 119 yards and three TDs during the team’s spring scrimmages … Led all rushers in the Maroon-White game with 37 yards on 10 carries, scoring once on a 6-yard run … Also contributed 57 yards on a pair of kickoff returns. 2008: Enrolled at Tech in January 2009 … Went through the off-season strength and conditioning program … Was timed at 4.33 seconds in the 40, the fastest time among the receivers and third-fastest time on the team … Entered spring practice as a split end … Caught a 44-yard touchdown pass in the first full scrimmage and finished with two catches for 61 yards … Was pushed into action at tailback following injuries at the position during the final week of workouts … Saw some action for both teams in the MaroonWhite game, carrying a combined total of six times for 13 yards. Prep School: Attended Fork Union Military Academy during the fall … Played tailback for Coach John Shuman … Rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns in a win over NC Tech … Had an 84-yard TD run in that game … Carried 11 times for 144 yards and two more TDs against Averett. High School: Ranked the No. 31 player in the state of Virginia by The Roanoke Times for Coach Bill McTyre … Ranked the No. 35 running back in the country and the No. 19 player in the state of Virginia by rivals.com … Rated the No. 131 running back in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Ranked the No. 146 running back in the country by SuperPrep … Ranked the No. 30 player in the Commonwealth by scout.com … Rated the No. 32 prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep … Ranked a “Super Prospect” by CSTV.com’s Tom Lemming … Rushed for 641 yards and eight scores as a senior … As a junior, rushed for 979 yards, averaging seven yards per carry … Averaged 31 yards per kick return, returning two for scores. Personal: Tony Larray Gregory … Born 7/25/89 in Virginia Beach, VA … Son of Sarah Gregory and Anthony Johnson … Enrolled in human development. Rushing 2010 2011 Career
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Quarterback • 6-1 • 213 • r-So. Blacksburg, Va. • Blacksburg H.S. Picked up some extra snaps during the spring due to an illness to Mark Leal … Took advantage of the added work to solidify his hold on the third spot on the depth chart … Tossed four TD passes during spring scrimmages … Serves as the holder on special teams … Continues to impress the coaches with his work ethic and mental makeup. 2011: Served as the primary holder for extra points and field goals, holding in every game for a total of 77 snaps on the season ... Saved two points with a tackle on a blocked extra point return at Marshall … Connected on a touchdown pass in four of Tech’s five spring scrimmages
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… Completed 21 of 43 attempts for 260 yards … Was intercepted twice. 2010: Worked on the scout team while redshirting in the fall … Had a 340-pound front squat during the off-season and improved on all four major lifts … Threw a 69-yard TD pass to Randall Dunn in the first full scrimmage of the spring … Was 4-for-8 passing for 96 yards in that scrimmage … Was 7 of 16 for 127 yards, one TD and one interception during scrimmage work … Hit 2 of 4 passes for 12 yards in the MaroonWhite game and added a 13-yard run … Also worked as the holder for field goals and PATs. 2009: Entered school in January as a greyshirt … Went through the off-season program … Completed 3 of 4 passes in limited scrimmage duty during the spring for 18 yards … Went 4-for-7 passing the in the spring Maroon-White game for 50 yards, including a 26-yard completion to Xavier Boyce. High School: Became the first four-year starter at quarterback for Blacksburg High and finished as the school’s all-time leading passer … Played for Coach Dave Crist … Threw for over 1,700 yards as a senior in 2008 and added another 650 yards and five touchdowns rushing … Tossed four TD passes and ran for another score in a game against Northside … Was a four-time all-district pick and was all-state his senior year … Lettered four years in baseball, winning all-district honors all four seasons and setting school season and career records for stolen bases … A threeyear all-state honoree in track. Personal: Donald Allen Gresh, III … Born 7/25/90 in Roanoke, VA … Son of Katy Gresh and Donald Gresh … Enrolled in marketing.
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senior year … Named co-MVP at the East/West all-star game … Had three rushing touchdowns his senior year and recorded 98 tackles, including four sacks … Had 101 tackles, two fumble recoveries, six TFL and a sack his junior season. Personal: Griffin William Hite … Born 10/7/92 in Blacksburg, VA … Son of Anne and Billy Hite … Father was the long-time running back coach for the Hokies and now serves as the Assistant to the Head Coach and Senior Advisor … Enrolled in university studies.
Defensive Tackle • 6-0 • 283 • r-Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. • Warren Central H.S. A highly recruited player who started off slow in the fall before making a good spring showing … Really benefited from taking the redshirt year … Has learned the importance of preparation at the college level … Made strides in the strength and conditioning area … Can be a contributor this season … Has a bright future. 2011: Practiced at tackle … Made an early push for playing time as a true freshman, but was redshirted in the end … Had a 380-pound bench press and 410-pound front squat during off-season testing … Posted four tackles for loss during spring scrimmages, including two sacks. High School: An All-America selection by SuperPrep and PrepStar for Coach John Hart … A member of the ESPNU 150 squad … A three-year starter who had 46 tackles his senior year, including seven for loss and six sacks … Selected to the Offense-Defense Bowl … Also selected to the 2011 U.S. Under-19 National Team to play in the Team USA vs. The World game … Named a first-team Class 5A all-state selection by the AP as a defensive tackle … A preseason All-American by SuperPrep and PrepStar … Had 91 tackles, including 19 TFL and five sacks, as a junior … Ranked as the No. 12 defensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Rated the No. 14 defensive tackle in the country by Tom Lemming on MaxPreps … Ranked as the No. 22 player on the Midwest 144 and the No. 54 defensive lineman in the country by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 24 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 3 player in the state of Indiana by Rivals … Listed as the No. 18 defensive tackle in the country by Scout … Rated the No. 43 defensive lineman in the country and the No. 22 player in the midwest in SuperPrep’s preseason edition. Personal: Kevin Kris Harley … Born 9/22/92 in Indianapolis, IN … Son of Terilyn and Eddie Hoke … Is studying management.
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Fullback • 6-1 • 261 • r-Fr. Raleigh, N.C. • Millbrook H.S. Another young player who has a chance to add some depth at the fullback position … Missed practice time in the fall due to an injury … Picked up some reps during the spring … Has good strength and showed he can catch the ball out of the backfield … Needs to make a good summer preparation. 2011: Suffered a fractured left foot in practice early on and had surgery … Took a redshirt year … Led the fullbacks with 390-pound bench press during spring testing … Caught passes in two of the Hokies’ four scrimmages. High School: A talented player for Coach Clarence Inscore at Millbrook High … The Cap-7 Defensive Player of the Year … An all-area selection and the team MVP two times … Had 152 tackles, including four sacks, five fumble recoveries and three interceptions his senior season … Had 142 tackles and four interceptions his junior year … Finished his career with 325 tackles. Personal: Justus Ammons Hoffmann … Born 1/10/93 in Raleigh, NC … Son of John and Alma Hoffmann … Enrolled in management.
20 Michael Holmes Tailback • 5-11 • 208 • r-Fr. Harrisonburg, Va. • Harrisonburg H.S. Heads into August as the leading candidate for the starting tailback duties … Had a great spring after redshirting last fall … Was consistent day-in and day-out … Showed a knack for making plays and picking up tough yards … Has excellent vision … Was really good in pass protection and from an assignment standpoint … Can expect more competition when practice resumes but will be a hard man to beat out. 2011: Was considered for playing time, but was redshirted … Earned Iron Hokie honors during spring strength and conditioning testing … Contributed eight carries for 89 yards in one spring scrimmage, including a 60-yard TD run … Added two short touchdown runs in another scrimmage … Won the Paul Torgersen Award as the top offensive newcomer of spring practice.
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Is expected to help provide depth at fullback this season after moving over from defense in the spring … Spent time working at the backer position in the fall while redshirting … Made a good adjustment to his new position … Has a good work ethic and knowledge of the game … Showed progress in the strength and conditioning program over the winter … Needs to carry that on to a good summer preparation. 2011: Was redshirted while working with the scout team … Moved from linebacker to fullback for spring practice. High School: A two-way player for Coach David Crist at Blacksburg High School … A first-team all-district and second-team all-region selection his
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High School: The state Group AA Offensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior by the Associated Press for Coach Tim Sarver … Rushed for 2,877 yards on 372 carries (averaging 7.7 yards per carry) and is the school’s career leader in rushing yards … Scored 41 touchdowns as a senior, scoring a total of 248 points … A first-team Group AA all-state selection at running back by the AP and VirginiaPreps … Rushed for 2,749 yards and 41 touchdowns as a junior … A two-time Region III Player of the Year … Rated as the No. 16 player in the state of Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 17 player in the state on the Virginia 43 by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 25 player in the state by Rivals … Listed as the No. 77 running back in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 136 running back in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. Personal: Michael Andrew Holmes, Jr. … Born 6/2/93 … Son of Tonya Holmes and David Moats … Enrolled in university studies.
56 Antoine Hopkins Defensive Tackle • 6-1 • 318 • r-Sr. Highland Springs, Va. • Highland Springs H.S.
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A two-year starter who is a force in the middle … Will have some ground to make up after missing the last nine games of the 2011 season with a knee injury … Is expected to come back full speed, but his summer preparation will be of the utmost importance … Was playing extremely well at the time of his injury … Could help make the defensive line the strong point of the team. 2011: Started all five games he played in at defensive tackle ... Played 212 snaps on defense and six on special teams for a total of 218 ... Had eight tackles, a half a tackle for loss, two pass breakups and six hurries on the season ... Had a tackle, a QB hurry and assisted on a tackle for loss against Appalachian State ... Had two tackles, including one solo and a pass break up at ECU ... Posted two tackles, a pass breakup and a hurry in the win over Arkansas State ... Recorded two hurries in the win at Marshall … Was lost for the season when he tore the ACL in his right knee against Clemson … Sat out contact portion of spring practice. 2010: Played in every game, starting the last 12 … Contributed 45 tackles, including two sacks and 6.5 behind the line … Added seven QB hurries … Came off the bench in the first two games, playing 12 defensive downs against Boise and 44 versus JMU … Had four tackles including a sack against the Dukes … Moved into the starting lineup for the ECU game and had four tackles, a hurry and a pass batted down … Had two tackles for loss and four total tackles in the NC State game … Made four tackles against CMU, including one behind the line … Picked up a sack against Duke … Recorded a personal-best 10 tackles in the Georgia Tech game … Was in on four tackles at UNC … Had a tackle for loss and three total tackles in the Miami game … Shared a sack on the way to four tackles in the Virginia game … Had two tackles in the ACC title game and two more, including one for a loss, during the Orange Bowl game … Led the tackles with a 329-pound push jerk during off-season testing … Had three tackles, including a sack in the final full spring scrimmage … Was in on two sacks during the Maroon-White game. 2009: Played 243 defensive snaps during the regular season … Finished third among the defensive tackles with 16 tackles … Had the most passes broken up (4) among the linemen and played the most snaps among defensive players who don’t have a start … Registered four tackles, shared a sack and intercepted a pass against Alabama in his first collegiate action … Worked 25 plays on defense in the Marshall game … Played 18 snaps on defense with one tackle against Nebraska … Was in on two tackles in the
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Miami game …Worked 22 plays at Duke with a tackle … Broke up a pass and added a tackle in the Boston College game … Had 14 plays and a tackle against Georgia Tech … Batted down two passes in the North Carolina game … Had a tackle and a hurry in 16 defensive snaps at ECU … Played 24 downs at Maryland … Contributed a tackle and a hurry against NC State … Posted three tackles in the Virginia game … Saw action in the Chick-fil-A Bowl against Tennessee … Tied for the fourth-best back squat on the team during off-season testing with a lift of 530 pounds … Had two tackles for loss, including a sack in Tech’s first major spring scrimmage … Had a sack and a blocked field goal in another scrimmage … Was in on two tackles during the Maroon-White game. 2008: Picked up a lot of reps during the preseason at tackle, but ended up redshirting for the season … Posted a 500-pound back squat during off-season workouts … Recovered a fumble in one of the team’s spring scrimmages … Scored the winning TD in the Maroon-White game when he picked up a fumble and rambled 20 yards for a TD in the final three minutes of play … Also collected two sacks and five total tackles in that game. High School: Ranked the No. 18 player in the state of Virginia by The Roanoke Times for Coach Scott Burton … Ranked the No. 23 strongside defensive end in the country and the No. 18 player in the state of Virginia by rivals.com … Ranked the No. 39 defensive end in the country by SuperPrep … Rated the No. 49 defensive end in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Rated the No. 18 prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep … Ranked the No. 18 player in the Commonwealth by scout.com … Ranked a “Super Prospect” by CSTV.com’s Tom Lemming … Named second-team Group AAA all-state as a defensive lineman by The Associated Press his senior year … Had 61 tackles, including 19 for loss and three sacks, en route to earning Richmond Times-Dispatch first-team All-Met and second-team all-state honors as a senior … A first-team All-Met selection his sophom*ore season. Personal: Antoine M. Hopkins … Born 1/26/90 in Richmond, VA … Son of Gary and Jackie Hopkins … Brother Derrick is a junior on the team this year ... Graduated with a degree in human development. Tackles 2009 2010 2011 Career
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98 Derrick Hopkins Defensive Tackle • 6-0 • 305 • Jr. Highland Springs, Va. • Highland Springs H.S. Joined his older brother, Antoine, as a starter on the defensive line last fall … Had a great year, but didn’t get much chance to rest … That shouldn’t happen this season with Tech’s added depth … The coaches feel he will be even more productive when playing fewer plays … An important player in the Hokies’ defensive plans this fall. 2011: Started all 14 games at defensive tackle ... Played over 760 snaps on defense and 47 on special teams ... Had 51 tackles, including five tackles for loss and three sacks, along with 12 quarterback hurries ... Also had a breakup, recovered a fumble and forced a fumble on the season ... Had five tackles, including a team-high four solo and a forced fumble against
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105 defensive tackle in the country by ESPN/Scouts Inc. … Ranked as the No. 21 player on the Virginia 37 by SuperPrep … A member of the SuperPrep Mid-Atlantic Team … Named first-team AAA all-state as a defensive lineman by the VHSCA and second-team all-state as an offensive guard … A threetime all-Metro selection by The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Personal: Derrick A. Hopkins … Born 12/16/91 … Son of Gary and Jackie Hopkins … Brother of current Hokie Antoine Hopkins … Enrolled in apparel, housing and resource management. Tackles 2010 2011 Career
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Carl Jackson Cornerback • 5-8 • 182 • r-So. Tyrone, Ga. • Woodward Academy Will provide some depth at cornerback … Should also be a candidate for special teams duty … Is coming off a good spring practice … Continues to do a good job in the weight room … Is heady and has a good work ethic … Coaches feel like he is way ahead of where he was a year ago. 2011: Provided extra depth in the secondary … Did not dress for any games, but continued to work with the scout team … His 415-pound front squat was the second-best among the defensive backs during spring testing … Had a pair of tackles twice in Tech’s four spring scrimmages. 2010: Joined the team as a walk-on … Redshirted during the fall while working at field corner … Posted a 350-pound front squat during off-season
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Appalachian State ... Had three tackles, three QB hurries and a sack for eight lost yards at ECU ... Picked up four tackles, a tackle for loss and three QB hurries in the win over Arkansas State ... Recorded two assisted tackles at Marshall ... Recorded a sack for nine lost yards and two solo tackles against Clemson ... Was in on a TFL and four total stops in the win over Miami ... Registered three solo stops and two hurries at Wake Forest ... Had a sack and three total tackles along with a hurry against BC ... Picked up two tackles at Duke ... Had a big game at Georgia Tech, tallying nine tackles ... Recovered a key fumble in the first quarter against UNC and finished with six tackles ... Posted five stops, all solo, a breakup and a hurry at Virginia ... Tallied two tackles and two QB hurries in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson. 2010: Picked up playing time in 13 games … Had nine tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and a pair of QB hurries … Saw his first collegiate action with seven plays against Boise State … Played 25 downs in the ECU game and posted a sack and two tackles … Worked 19 snaps against BC … Had a tackle and two QB hurries during 14 plays at NC State … Got 19 snaps on defense against Central Michigan …Picked up a tackle against Wake Forest … Was in on 16 plays in the Duke game with a tackle … Played briefly against Georgia Tech … Picked up a tackle in the UNC game … Recovered a fumble on his first play against Miami and made two tackles … Shared a sack against Virginia … His 485-pound front squat was tops among defensive linemen during off-season testing … Collected two sacks during the first scrimmage of the spring … Had a sack and a TFL in the final scrimmage … Added a tackle and a quarterback hurry during the Maroon-White game … Earned the Paul Torgersen Award as the top defensive newcomer of the spring. High School: Named to PrepStar’s All-Atlantic Region Team as a defensive lineman for Coach Loren Johnson at Highland Springs High … Was in on 59 tackles as a senior, including 13 for loss … Had nine sacks, 13 quarterback hurries, forced three fumbles and recovered three fumbles … Also had an interception and scored a defensive touchdown to earn Capital District Defensive Player of the Year honors … Earned first-team all-Metro honors as a sophom*ore, totaling 49 tackles, including eight tackles for loss … Was again an all-Metro selection his junior season, totaling 12 tackles for loss, including five sacks … Had two interceptions as a junior … Rated the No. 12 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked the No. 53 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 17 player in the state by Scout. com … Ranked the No. 27 player in the state by Rivals … Listed as the No.
testing … Moved to free safety for the start of spring practice … Moved back to corner for the last eight practices … Was in on six tackles during the last major scrimmage of the spring. High School: Was a defensive back for Coach Mark Miller at Woodward Academy … Was in on 77 tackles as a senior … Also had an interception and a pair of fumble recoveries … Earned first-team all-region honors in 2009 … Was a high school All-American in lacrosse and had his high school jersey retired. Personal: Carl William Jackson, Jr. … Born 2/18/92 in Atlanta, GA … Son of Carl and Roxie Jackson … Majoring in chemical engineering. Kyshoen Jarrett
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Heads into the fall as the leading candidate to start at the rover position … Saw action at cornerback last season as a true freshman … Made the change to safety in the spring and worked at both positions … Was inconsistent at times but was able to ease any concerns … Is physical enough to play the position … Could also figure in as a punt returner on special teams. 2011: Played in all 14 games ... Played 25 snaps on defense and 139 on special teams ... One of seven true freshmen to see action … Had two tackles in his collegiate debut against Appalachian State ... Was in on eight special teams plays at ECU ... Worked nine plays on special teams in the win over Arkansas State ... Credited with an assisted tackle on special teams and returned a punt 9 yards in the win at Marshall ... Assisted on a special teams tackle and returned a punt three yards against Clemson ... Worked nine special teams plays in the win over Miami ... Picked up a tackle while seeing action on defense and special teams at Wake Forest ... Saw brief time at corner and worked 14 special teams plays against BC ... Added six plays on special teams at Duke and nine more at Georgia Tech and UNC ... Contributed for 14 total plays, including three at corner at Virginia ... Notched two solo stops in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson on 11 snaps … Moved to safety during the spring and played both spots … Returned a punt 88 yards for a touchdown during one spring scrimmage … Intercepted a pass in another. High School: An All-America selection by SuperPrep and PrepStar … A unanimous selection for Mountain Valley Conference Most Valuable Player as a senior … Had 36 tackles and four interceptions his senior season and also ran for 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns … Earned first-team All-MVC honors at running back and defensive back his final year … Selected to play in the prestigious Big 33 Football Classic … A preseason All-American by SuperPrep and PrepStar … A first-team All-MVC selection at defensive back as a junior … Recorded 43 tackles, 16 pass breakups, four interceptions and two forced fumbles that season … Ranked as the No. 6 player in the state on the Pennsylvania 32 and the No. 12 defensive back in the country by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 175 player in the country, the No. 18 cornerback in the nation and the No. 5 player in the state of Pennsylvania by Rivals … Listed as the No. 17 cornerback in the country by Scout … Rated the No. 25 cornerback in the country by Tom Lemming on MaxPreps … Ranked as the No. 38 cornerback in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Rated the No. 19 defensive back in the country and the No. 6 player in Pennsylvania in SuperPrep’s preseason edition. Personal: Kyshoen F. Jarrett … Born 5/4/93 … Son of Vinise Capers … Studying human development. Tackles 2011
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Ethan keyserling Punter • 6-2 • 205 • r-So. Chapel Hill, N.C. • East Chapel Hill H.S. Is expected to battle for the punting duties again when practice resumes in August … Was in the thick of the competition last fall and spring but couldn’t quite find the consistency to claim the job … Has the leg and ability … Is also expected to get a shot at the kickoff duties when he returns … Developing the consistency he needs will be a priority for the summer. 2011: Was in the middle of the competition for the punting job, but did not dress for any games … Continued to work hard in practice … Averaged 38.3 yards on six punts during spring scrimmages … Had a long kick of 61 yards. 2010: Joined the team as a walk-on … Dressed for some games as the backup punter but did not see action and took a redshirt year … Added some weight during the off-season program … Improved on all four major lifts … Had a 52-yard punt in the third scrimmage of the spring … Averaged 27 yards on three punts in scrimmage four and 38.7 on three kicks during the final scrimmage … Punted twice during the Maroon-White game for a 43.5-yard average. High School: Was a punter and quarterback for Coach Darian Harris at East Chapel Hill High … Earned all-conference honors his last two seasons … Had over 300 punts during his career with only three blocked … Posted six punts over 50 yards as a junior … Won the North Carolina/South Carolina Punt, Pass and Kick championship as age 15. Personal: Ethan James Keyserling … Born 1/6/92 in Chapel Hill, NC … Son of Tom Keyserling and Alice Ammerman … Enrolled in marketing.
80 Demitri Knowles Flanker • 6-0 • 174 • r-Fr. Lynchburg, Va. • Liberty Christian Academy A newcomer who has Tech’s coaches excited for a lot of reasons … Is capable of becoming a big-play threat as both a receiver and a return man on special teams … Possesses explosive speed to go with outstanding athletic ability … Picked up a lot of reps during the spring and worked on his route running and blocking on the perimeter … Will be a top candidate for the No. 4 receiving spot. 2011: Dressed for several games but didn’t play, preserving a redshirt year … Turned in a 40-inch vertical jump and a team-best 4.28 clocking in the 40 during off-season strength and conditioning tests … Caught five passes for 104 yards and two touchdowns during spring scrimmages … Also blocked a punt and scored a TD on a reverse. High School: A speedy player for Coach Frank Rocco … Ranked the No. 27 player in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 33 player in the state on the Virginia 43 by SuperPrep … Grew up in The Bahamas … Was named second-team all-state in Division I of the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association … Had 25 receptions for 338 yards and six touchdowns … Also a track star who was a VIS state champion in the 100m … Rated the No. 1 sprinter in the Mid-Atlantic by MileStat … Listed as the No. 183 wide receiver in the country by Scout. Personal: Demitri Amahad Knowles … Born 10/9/92 in The Bahamas … Son of Keith and Jackie Knowles … Enrolled in university studies.
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6 Mark Leal Quarterback • 6-0 • 212 • r-So. Greenacres, Fla. • Atlantic H.S. Earned the No. 2 quarterback position and the coaches’ confidence last fall and made good progress during the season … Possesses a good understanding of the passing game … Has shown poise and made good decisions … Doesn’t need a lot of space to throw the ball … Missed some valuable time in the spring due to a respiratory illness but should be able to pick up added reps in August. 2011: Served as the backup quarterback to Logan Thomas ... Played in three games, totaling 36 offensive snaps ... Tossed two touchdowns in his collegiate debut against Appalachian State … Threw for 113 yards on 5-of9 passing ... Saw action on three offensive snaps in the win at Marshall ... Was 3-of-4 passing for 40 yards at Virginia. 2010: Worked on the scout team while redshirting during the fall … Improved on three of his four major lifts during off-season work … Was 6-for-11 passing for 34 yards in the first full scrimmage of the spring … Hit on 5 of 9 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown in the fourth scrimmage … Connected on a 70-yard TD pass to Marcus Davis … Completed a 17yard TD pass to E.L. Smiling in the back corner of the end zone with two seconds remaining in the final spring scrimmage … Had 73 yards on 6 of 8 passing during that workout … Was 3-for-6 passing for 34 yards in the Maroon-White game.
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Is much improved after picking up a lot of valuable reps during the spring … Prepared himself for success in the spring with a good showing in the winter strength and conditioning program … Has a nose for the football … Moved into the No. 3 spot at the mike position. 2011: Dressed for the Arkansas State game, but didn’t play. 2010: Redshirted while working at the mike linebacker position … Was slowed during the off-season … Collected two tackles and intercepted a pass during the Hokies first full scrimmage of the spring … Added another interception in the last major scrimmage … Posted a sack during the Maroon-White game. High School: Named to PrepStar’s All-Atlantic Region Team as a linebacker for Coach Mark Bendorf at Robinson High … Rated the No. 13 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Listed as the No. 34 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 15 player in the state by Rivals … Listed as the No. 36 outside linebacker in the country by ESPN/Scouts Inc. … Ranked the No. 82 safety in the country and the No. 18 player in the state by Scout.com … Ranked as the No. 18 player on the Virginia 37 by SuperPrep … A member of the SuperPrep Mid-Atlantic Team … Named first-team all-state by The
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High School: Named to PrepStar’s All-Southeast Region Team as a quarterback for Coach Andre Thaddies at Atlantic High … Rated as the No. 28 dual-threat quarterback in the country by Rivals … Listed as the No. 55 quarterback in the country by ESPN/Scouts Inc. … Ranked the No. 79 quarterback in the country by Scout.com … Rushed for 218 yards and four scores and threw for 2,255 yards with 25 touchdowns as a senior … Named first-team All-Palm Beach County for the Class 6A Offense … Named to The Palm Beach Post’s all-area second team … Threw for 2,355 yards and 21 touchdowns as a junior to earn honorable mention all-area by The Palm Beach Post. Personal: Mark Leal … Born 1/4/92 … Son of Orton and Jessica Trent … Enrolled in sociology. Passing 2011
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A late signee who delivered an early bonus for the Hokies with his play last season as a true freshman, and then capped his rookie year by being named the most valuable defensive player of spring practice … Stepped up at tackle when starter Antoine Hopkins was lost with a knee injury … Started seven games and earned honorable mention freshman All-America honors from CFN.com … A hard worker who will be a top contender for a starting spot come August. 2011: Played in 13 games, starting seven at defensive tackle ... Played nearly 350 snaps on defense and three on special teams ... Had 19 tackles, including two tackles for loss and a sack, along with six hurries and a forced fumble on the season ... One of seven true freshmen to see action … Had two assisted tackles against Appalachian State ... Saw action on 12 defensive snaps at ECU and was credited with a quarterback hurry ... Posted a solo tackle in the win over Arkansas State ... Assisted on two tackles on 16 defensive snaps at Marshall ... Picked up five plays on the D-line against Clemson, while also working on special teams ... Worked seven plays at defensive tackle in the win over Miami ... Made first career start and had a tackle for loss during 21 snaps at Wake Forest ... Posted two solo stops against BC ... Started at Duke and forced his first career fumble, while picking up four tackles ... Did not see action at Georgia Tech, but started against UNC and made a tackle in 58 snaps ... Started at Virginia and had two tackles, a sack and three hurries .... Tallied another start in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson and made two solo stops to along with a hurry … Had two tackles in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan … Was given the George Preas Award, given to the defensive MVP of spring practice. High School: Played for Coach Chris Bean at Atlantic High … Rated as the No. 130 defensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Ranked the No. 32 player in the area by The Palm Beach Post … Recorded 78 tackles and 13 sacks his senior year … Named a Class 6A-5A-3A football second-team All-Palm Beach County selection by The Sun-Sentinel … Named first-team all-area as a defensive lineman by The Palm Beach Post. Personal: Luther Maddy … Born 1/18/93 … Son of Jumelle and Muraline Maddy … Studying apparel, housing and resource management (residential property management). Tackles 2011
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88 Ryan Malleck Tight End • 6-4 • 250 • So. Point Pleasant, N.J. • Point Pleasant Borough H.S. Figures to be in the thick of the battle for playing time at the tight end position … Has good size and ability … Picked up some reps at the position as a true freshman … Has the potential to be an H-back, an on-the-line tight end and a TE that can be used in a spread set … Was put in some tough situations during the spring because of that ability … Learned he still had some work to do … Plans to concentrate on that during his summer preparation. 2011: Played in all 14 games, mostly on special teams ... Played 40 snaps on offense and 117 on special teams ... One of seven true freshmen to see action … Saw action on 21 offensive snaps against Appalachian State ... Saw action on three special teams plays at ECU ... Was in on three offensive plays and three plays on special teams in the win over Arkansas State ... Worked 15 total plays, including 12 on special teams at Marshall ... Saw action for 14 plays on special teams against Clemson and eight more in the win over Miami ... Played briefly on offense at Wake Forest, while seeing action on 11 special teams plays ... Worked 16 total plays, including five at tight end against BC ... Picked up six plays on coverage at Duke and seven more at Georgia Tech ... Added eight plays on special teams against UNC and Virginia ... Also worked five plays at tight end at UVa ... Tallied 17 plays on special teams in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson. High School: An All-Northeast Region selection for Coach Sean Henry by PrepStar … Ranked as the No. 16 player in the state on the New Jersey 35 by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 22 player in the state of New Jersey by Rivals … Rated as the No. 40 tight end in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Listed as the No. 48 tight end in the country by Scout … Rated the No. 27 player in New Jersey in SuperPrep’s preseason edition … Selected to play in the Chesapeake Bowl … Caught 36 passes for 652 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior … Also had 63 tackles, including four sacks, 18 PBUs and three interceptions … As a junior, caught 23 passes for 500 yards
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and three touchdowns and had four interceptions on defense, one of which he returned for a touchdown. Personal: Ryan John Malleck … Born 7/22/93 in Teaneck, NJ … Son of Stephen and Karen Malleck … Enrolled in business.
30 DONALDVEN MANNING Cornerback • 5-9 • 155 • Fr. Miami, Fla. • Miami Central H.S. Made a good impression after joining the team straight from high school in January … Got a lot of reps at cornerback during the spring … Showed good instincts … Plays bigger than his size … Gained the coaches’ confidence … Is expected to be the top backup at the positions this fall … Has a bright future. 2012: Graduated high school early and enrolled at Virginia Tech in January … Went through winter workouts with the team … Had four tackles during one spring scrimmage and a pair of tackles for loss in another. High School: Played in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, returning a kickoff for a touchdown … A second-team all-state selection to the Associated Press’ Class 6A team … Played his final season at Miami Central after transferring from Edison ... Listed as the No. 140 player in the country, the No. 11 cornerback in the country and the No. 27 player in Florida by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 66 player in the state of Florida by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 32 cornerback in the country and the No. 58 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 56 cornerback in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 79 player in Florida by The Orlando Sentinel … Ranked as the No. 17 corner in the country, the No. 137 player in his region and the No. 49 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation … Ranked as the No. 184 overall prospect in the country and the No. 18 cornerback in the country by Tom Lemming on MaxPreps. Personal: Donaldven Manning … Born 11/18/92 in Miami … Son of Donald Manning and Patricia Tyson … Has two older brothers and two older sisters … Enrolled in university studies.
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MARCUS MAPP Offensive Tackle • 6-4 • 297 • r-Fr. Painter, Va. • Nandua H.S. A young offensive lineman with good size … Spent time at left tackle during the fall … Moved over to the right side for spring practice … Is still adjusting to the system … Must continue working in the strength and conditioning program over the summer to be a factor in August. 2011: A walk-on who was redshirted while working on the scout team along the offensive line. High School: A four-sport athlete at Nandua High School … Played offensive and defensive line for the football team … Was a first-team alldistrict selection … Also won the district title in the shot put, won the district No. 1 doubles tennis title and played basketball. Personal: Marcus F. Mapp … Born 1/12/93 in Nasawadox, VA … Son of William and Sharon Mapp … Enrolled in university studies.
96 Corey Marshall Defensive Tackle • 6-1 • 250 • So. Petersburg, Va. • Dinwiddie H.S.
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Saw action in all 14 games last season as a true freshman … Was used at tackle due to lack of depth at the position … Started at that position in a win over Miami … Saw some work at end during the spring and is expected to see action at both positions this fall … Runs well and is athletic … Is a real asset along the line. 2011: Played in all 14 games, starting one at defensive tackle ... Totaled over 240 snaps on defense ... Had 13 tackles, including three sacks, and three quarterback hurries on the season ... One of seven true freshmen to see action … Had a solo tackle and a quarterback hurry in the win over Appalachian State ... Had two solo tackles and first collegiate sack at ECU ... Worked 22 defensive snaps in the win over Arkansas State ... Played 16 snaps on the defensive line at Marshall ... Credited with a quarterback hurry during five snaps against Clemson ... Picked up first career start at defensive tackle in the win over Miami, while assisting on a tackle during 25 defensive snaps ... Worked 25 snaps at Wake Forest and had two tackles ... Had five tackles and a sack for four lost yards against BC ... Assisted on a tackle at Duke ... Saw brief action at defensive tackle at Georgia Tech and UNC ... Worked 14 snaps on defense at Virginia and 15 more in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson ... Added a QB hurry in the ACC Championship … Had a sack in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan. High School: An All-America selection for Coach Billy Mills by SuperPrep and PrepStar … Selected to the inaugural National Underclassmen Combine All-World Gridiron Classic … His senior year, had 122 tackles, including 27 for loss and 13.5 sacks … Also had 19 hurries and six forced fumbles … A first-team all-state selection as a defensive lineman by the AP and VirginiaPreps … A first-team All-Metro selection by The Richmond Times-
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Dispatch and the Central District defensive player of the year … A preseason All-American by SuperPrep and PrepStar … Had 112 tackles, including 21 for loss, as a junior, earning first-team All-Metro honors from The Richmond Times-Dispatch … Earned second-team All-Metro honors in 2008 … Rated the No. 5 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 5 player in the state on the Virginia 43 and the No. 24 defensive lineman in the country by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 7 player in the state and the No. 21 strongside defensive end in the country by Rivals … Listed as the No. 17 defensive end in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 90 defensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Rated the No. 28 defensive lineman in the country in SuperPrep’s preseason edition. Personal: Corey Parker Marshall … Born 5/18/93 in Richmond, VA … Son of Joyce Combs-Marshall … Enrolled in communication. Tackles 2011
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Woodbridge, Va. • C.D. Hylton H.S. The Hokies’ most experienced player at tight end … Brings toughness to the position … A good blocker who can always be counted on for top effort … Got a little quicker in the spring and made more plays in the passing game … Has been the No. 2 tight end the past two seasons … A player Tech needs to keep healthy.
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2011: Played in 10 games, starting one at tight end ... Played 135 snaps on offense ... Caught three passes for 22 yards and a touchdown … Saw action on three plays at tight end against Appalachian State ... Was in on 14 offensive plays at ECU ... Worked three snaps in the win over Arkansas State ... Caught first career pass for 15 yards in the win at Marshall ... Injured his shoulder later in the Marshall game and missed the next four games ... Returned for the Duke game and caught his first career touchdown, a 2-yarder in the first quarter ... Picked up 30 snaps at tight end at Georgia Tech ... Earned a start at tight end against UNC and worked 27 snaps ... Tallied 13 plays at Virginia ... Worked briefly on offense in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson … Caught a 5-yard pass in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan. 2010: Started and played seven snaps at tight end against Boise State with a knockdown block … Saw some action against JMU, East Carolina and BC before being sidelined by a quadriceps injury … Returned to action against Georgia Tech and played 14 snaps at tight end … Worked 10 plays on offense at UNC and nine more at Miami … Played seven snaps against Virginia … Added 12 more during the ACC title game with FSU … His 320-pound clean was tops among the tight ends during the off-season … Had a 17-yard catch during the final scrimmage of spring practice. 2009: Worked on the scout team … Caught a 19-yard pass during the Hokies’ third spring scrimmage … Hauled in a 20-yard pass from Tyrod Taylor during the Maroon-White game. 2008: Entered Tech in January 2009 … Participated in the team’s offseason and spring workouts. High School: Ranked the No. 38 player in the state by The Roanoke Times for Coach Lou Sorrentino … Rated the No. 73 tight end in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Ranked the No. 98 tight end in the country by SuperPrep … Rated the No. 34 prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep … Named first-team Group AAA all-state as a tight end by The Associated Press his senior year … As a senior, hauled in 22 receptions for over 400 yards and five scores … As a junior, caught eight passes for 123 yards and four touchdowns … Named honorable mention All-Met by The Washington Post. Personal: Frank Eric Martin … Born 10/1/89 … Son of Frank and Terri Martin … Enrolled in sociology. Receiving 2010 2011 Career
G No. Yds. Avg. TD LG 10 0 0 0.0 0 0 10 3 22 7.3 1 15 20 3 22 7.3 1 15
95 Zack McCray Defensive End • 6-5 • 245 • r-So. Forest, Va. • Brookville H.S. Made some big strides last fall and spring … Moved into the rotation at end and saw action in every game … Worked some at tackle during the spring and showed he can handle it … Has gotten more physical … Is expected to see playing time at both positions … Coaches like his potential. 2011: Played in all 14 games ... Played 141 snaps on defense and 59 on special teams ... Had 14 tackles, a tackle for loss and two hurries on the season ... Had a tackle in first collegiate action against Appalachian State ... Was in on 11 defensive snaps and eight special teams plays at ECU ... Posted seven total tackles, including six solo and two on special teams, in the win over Arkansas State ... Worked 23 total plays, including 19 on the defensive line at Marshall ... Contributed on six defensive snaps against Clemson, while
also working on special teams ... Saw brief action on the D-line and on special teams in the win over Miami ... Picked up tackle and assisted on a TFL at Wake Forest ... Contributed on 11 total plays, including six at defensive end against BC ... Worked 11 total plays at Duke ... Downed a punt inside the 10-yard line at Georgia Tech ... Picked up a special teams tackle against UNC while also working three plays at end ... Tallied a hurry on seven plays at end at Virginia, while also seeing four plays on special teams ... Assisted on a tackle for loss and was credited with three total tackles in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson ... Added a QB hurry. 2010: Worked at end while redshirting during the fall … Had a 380-pound front squat during off-season workouts … Posted a sack in the first full scrimmage of the spring … Had two tackles for loss in the third scrimmage … Was in on a tackle for loss and recovered a fumble during the MaroonWhite game. High School: A SuperPrep and PrepStar All-American … Listed as the No. 13 overall prospect in the country by Sporting News in its preseason publication … Named first-team All-Seminole District and first-team AllRegion III selection as a senior defensive end for Coach Jeff Woody at Brookville … Posted 96 tackles (56 solo), with 13 sacks and a fumble recovery … Named to the All-Metro first team by The Lynchburg News & Advance … Also named honorable mention All-Region III as a tight end after catching four passes for 44 yards and two touchdowns … A first-team all-district, all-region and all-state selection at defensive end as a junior after recording 20 sacks on the season … Rated the No. 125 overall player in the country, the No. 8 weakside defensive end in the country and the No. 5 player in the state by Rivals … Ranked the No. 5 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked the No. 24 defensive end in the country and the No. 6 player in the state by Scout.com … Listed as the No. 35 defensive end in the country by ESPN/Scouts Inc. … Ranked as the No. 7 player on the Virginia 37 by SuperPrep … A member of the SuperPrep Mid-Atlantic Team … A preseason All-American by SuperPrep … Invited to play in the OffenseDefense All-American Bowl in Myrtle Beach. Personal: Zackary Jordan McCray … Born 10/5/91 in Huntsville, AL … Son of Charles and Dina McCray … First cousin of current Hokie Logan Thomas … Majoring in communication. Tackles 2011
David mellstrom Flanker • 6-0 • 175 • r-Fr. Purcellville, Va. • Loudoun Valley H.S. A walk-on who made a good impression during spring practice … Showed he could make plays and be productive … Still needs more exposure to the Tech system but has a chance to provide depth at receiver … Also a candidate for special teams. 2011: Was redshirted while working on the scout team offense … Had a 36-inch vertical jump during spring testing … Had two catches for 43 yards, including a 32-yard touchdown catch, during one of the team’s spring scrimmages … Caught a 22-yard TD pass and finished with two grabs for 44 yards in another scrimmage. High School: Attended South Carroll High School in Sykesville, MD, before graduating from Loudoun Valley High School in Purcellville, VA ... Played wide receiver and returned kicks ... Named All-Carroll County and Small School All-State in Maryland as a junior at South Carroll ... Was an AllCedar Run District and All-Northwest Region pick for Group AAA as a senior ... Also tabbed to the Washington Post All-Met team ... Had 38 receptions for 628 yards and seven TD as a junior ... Racked up 48 receptions for 634 yards and 11 TD as a senior while serving as a team captain ... Added 283 yards and a TD on the ground ... Lettered in track three times during high school career ... Member of the National Honor Society. Personal: David Thomas Mellstrom ... Born on 1/1/93 ... Son of Greg and Elizabeth Mellstrom … Enrolled in general engineering.
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74 Andrew Miller Center • 6-4 • 300 • r-Jr. Bassett, Va. • Bassett H.S.
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Was Tech’s top offensive newcomer in spring 2011 … Now ranks as the Hokies’ most experienced lineman after starting all 14 games in the fall … A tough, hard-nosed player with a lot of ability … Has benefited from his wrestling background … Was having a great 2011 season until an injury slowed his progress … Played through the injury and bounced back with a good spring … Needs to take over the leadership role up front. 2011: Started all 14 games at center, totaling over 900 offensive snaps ... Had a team-high five knockdown blocks in 45 snaps against Appalachian State ... Had four knockdowns and graded 83 percent at ECU ... Worked every offensive snap and graded out at 85 percent with three knockdowns in the win over Arkansas State ... Played every snap at Marshall and graded out 81 percent with three knockdowns ... Worked every snap against Clemson with six knockdowns ... Posted an 88 percent grade ... Played all 66 snaps with three knockdowns and an 83 percent grade in the win over Miami ... Tied for the O-Line lead with a 91 percent grade at Wake Forest ... Went the distance and had six knockdowns ... Had an offensive line best 91 percent grade against BC ... Added five knockdowns ... Worked all 71 snaps at Duke and posted a 90 percent
grade with three knockdowns ... Played every snap at Georgia Tech and had seven knockdowns with a 92 percent grade ... Suffered an injury in the second quarter against UNC and did not return ... Returned for the Virginia game and played 61 snaps, while recording five knockdowns ... Went the distance against Clemson in the ACC Championship Game and had seven knockdowns while grading out at 87 percent … Played every snap at center in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan … Won the President’s Award, given to the offensive player who demonstrates the most outstanding leadership during the off-season program and spring workouts. 2010: Worked at both center and guard … Slowed during preseason practice following shoulder surgery earlier in the year … Did not see his first action until the East Carolina game … Had three knockdown blocks in just 12 snaps in that game … Picked up four plays at NC State … Worked 12 plays with two knockdowns against Central Michigan … Picked up 29 snaps against Wake Forest … Registered a team-leading six knockdown blocks during 35 plays against Duke … Played six snaps in the GT game … Had 11 plays at UNC with a pair of knockdowns … Registered another knockdown while working seven plays at Miami … Also worked seven plays against Virginia and 12 in the ACC title game against FSU … Earned Iron Hokie honors during off-season testing … Had a 400-pound bench press and a 410-pound front squat … Was named the top offensive newcomer of spring workouts. 2009: Worked at center while redshirting … Posted a 390-pound bench press in preseason testing … Injured his shoulder during practice for the bowl game … Won one match for the Tech wrestling team before undergoing surgery on his shoulder … Missed off-season workouts and was not able to participate in contact work during spring practice. High School: Earned first-team All-Group AA honors as a senior for Coach Jay Gilbert at Bassett … Recorded 102 tackles (58 solo), including 16 for a loss as a defensive lineman his senior season … Caused three fumbles and had a sack and a safety as a senior … As a junior, tallied 110 tackles and three sacks … Ranked the No. 19 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Listed as the No. 50 offensive guard prospect in the nation by ESPN/Scouts, Inc. … Ranked the No. 33 offensive tackle prospect nationally and the No. 19 player in the state by Rivals … Rated the No. 88 offensive guard prospect in the nation by Scout.com … Ranked the No. 21 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … A member of SuperPrep’s Mid-Atlantic Team … Named to PrepStar’s All-Atlantic Region Team as an offensive lineman … First-team All-Timesland by The Roanoke Times … The Roanoke Times Defensive Player of the Year … Named the Piedmont District and the Region IV defensive player of the year … Won the state championship in wrestling as a heavyweight in both 2008 and 2009. Personal: Andrew Devin Miller … Born 4/24/90 in Bassett, VA … Son of Johnny Miller and the late Linda Miller … Comes from an athletic family: his oldest brother, John, played football at Duke; his sister, Heather, played basketball at Wake Forest; and his older brother, Tim, was on the wrestling squad at Virginia Tech … Enrolled in agribusiness.
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Defensive End • 6-2 • 223 • r-Fr. Delray Beach, Fla. • Atlantic H.S. A young, raw talent who has turned a lot of heads in a short time … Only played one season of high school football after concentrating mainly on basketball … Has worked hard and is eager to learn … Was in the running for Tech’s most improved player of the spring … Has the potential to become a very productive player. 2011: Was redshirted while working at defensive end … Made some
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strides in the strength and conditioning program … Posted a 38-inch vertical jump and ran a 4.63 in the 40 … Collected four tackles, three behind the line during one of the Hokies’ spring scrimmages. High School: Played for Coach Chris Bean at Atlantic High … Rated as the No. 140 defensive end in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Ranked the No. 35 player in the area by The Palm Beach Post … Played just one year of high school football … Was primarily a basketball player prior to the 2010 season and his senior season at Atlantic … Had 70 tackles, including 11 sacks, four forced fumbles and two pass breakups his senior year … An honorable mention all-area selection by The Palm Beach Post … Played in the 18th annual Palm Beach County-Treasure Coast All-Star Game. Personal: Dadi Nicolas … Born 9/29/92 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti … Son of Esperanta Estime … Enrolled in political science.
71 Vinston Painter Offensive Tackle • 6-6 • 304 • r-Sr. Norfolk, Va. • Maury H.S. Moved to the top spot at right tackle during the spring … Doesn’t have a lot of live game experience, but has shown the potential to do the job while serving as the backup … Got plenty of reps during the spring and really improved his run blocking … Has become a leader through his hard work off the field … Excels in the strength and conditioning program … Is big, strong and fast … A key part of Tech’s plan along the offensive front. 2011: Played in 12 games ... Played 49 snaps on offense and 67 on special teams ... Graded out at 86 percent on 30 snaps against Appalachian State ... Played eight special teams snaps at ECU ... Worked five special
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teams plays in the win over Arkansas State ... Saw action on six special teams plays and three offensive snaps at Marshall ... Saw brief time on special teams against Clemson ... Worked six plays on special teams in the wins over Miami and Wake Forest ... Played five snaps on offense against BC ... Saw action for three plays on special teams at Duke and five more at Georgia Tech ... Worked six snaps on special teams against UNC ... Tallied 11 plays on offense at Virginia and had a knockdown block. 2010: Played in four games … Worked as a backup at right guard but did not see his first game action until the Central Michigan game … Posted two knockdowns in his three snaps against Central Michigan … Got a careerhigh 19 snaps against Wake Forest … Played nine downs against Duke … Was in for three snaps in the Virginia game … Excelled in the off-season program with a 465-pound bench press and 485-pound front squat … Also registered the best time in the 40 among the offensive linemen at 4.74 seconds … Moved outside to tackle for spring practice. 2009: Saw his first action of the season in the Maryland game … Picked up four snaps at guard … Had two plays on offense during the NC State game … Got three snaps in the win at Virginia … Posted the top bench press (445), second-best push jerk (361) and third-best back squat (535) on the team on the way to Iron Hokie honors during the off-season program … Was injured during the team’s first major spring scrimmage and was forced to sit out the final eight practices. 2008: Worked at defensive tackle while redshirting in the fall … Turned in the second-best bench press on the team during off-season testing with a lift of 415 pounds … Moved to offense for spring practice … Practiced at right guard. High School: A SuperPrep All-American for Coach Dealton Cotton at Maury High … Ranked the No. 4 player in the state of Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Listed as the No. 80 player on the Scout Top 100 … Rated the No. 81 overall prospect in the country by CSTV.com’s Tom Lemming … Ranked the No. 4 offensive guard in the country by SuperPrep … Ranked the No. 14 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 5 player in the state of Virginia by rivals.com … Rated the No. 23 offensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Ranked the No. 3 player in the Commonwealth by scout.com …Rated the No. 6 prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep … Named first-team Group AAA all-state as an offensive tackle by The Associated Press his senior year … Earned first-team All-Tidewater and first-team AllEastern District honors on the offensive line as both a junior and senior … Also was second-team all-district as a defensive tackle … Named to the G&W Recruiting Report Preseason ACC Area Offensive Team … Earned AP Group AAA first-team all-state honors his junior season. Personal: Vinston Eric Painter … Born 10/11/89 in Norfolk, VA … Son of Inez Painter … Cousin is Tech tight end Randall Dunn … Graduated with a degree in apparel, housing and resource management (residential property management).
81 Duan PerezMeans Tight End • 6-4 • 235 • r-So. Richmond, Va. • Hermitage H.S.
45 Joey Phillips Fullback • 5-11 • 233 • r-Sr. Blacksburg, Va. • Blacksburg H.S. The returning starter at fullback … Gives the Hokies plenty of experience … Is coming off a good spring practice … Knows what to do and how to do it … Has the coaches’ trust … A weight room warrior with a great work ethic with toughness … An important contributor on offense and special teams … Will be looked to senior leadership. 2011: Played in all 14 games, starting five at fullback ... Played 173 snaps on offense and 59 on special teams ... Was in on 10 plays on offense and three on special teams against Appalachian State ... Drew a start at fullback at ECU and saw action for 14 plays, including three on special teams ... Carried three times for 2 yards in the win over Arkansas State ... Worked 11 offensive snaps and three on special teams at Marshall while totaling 20 snaps, including 10 at fullback against Clemson ... Played five snaps at fullback and six more on special teams in the win over Miami ... Started at fullback at Wake Forest, seeing action on nine offensive snaps ... Worked 15 plays at fullback against BC, seeing his second straight start ... Added 16 more offensive plays after starting at fullback at Duke ...
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Moved from defensive end to tight end during the spring … Is still making the adjustment but has shown real promise … Made some nice plays in spring scrimmages and caught the ball better than expected … Smart and hungry to succeed … Has started working to improve his technique and get stronger … Will have to learn to recognize coverages and adjust his routes to them … His summer will be important … Looks like a good fit for the position. 2011: Played in all 14 games ... Played 50 snaps on defense and 68 on special teams ... Assisted on three tackles, had a 1/2 tackle for loss and
a QB hurry in first collegiate action against Appalachian State ... Was in on three special teams plays and three defensive snaps at ECU ... Had two solo tackles in the win over Arkansas State ... Worked three special teams plays at Marshall and 11 more against Clemson ... Saw brief action on the D-line in the win over Miami while also working seven plays on special teams ... Worked six snaps on defense while seeing action on special teams at Wake Forest ... Worked a play at defensive end while also seeing action on nine special teams plays against BC ... Saw action for five plays on special teams at Duke and four more at Georgia Tech ... Racked up four snaps on special teams against UNC ... Worked briefly on coverage at Virginia ... Had three tackles during 17 total snaps (nine at defensive end) in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson. 2010: Added some weight while redshirting during the fall … Practiced at end and worked with the scout team … Had a sack among his five tackles in the Hokies’ first full scrimmage of the spring … Collected three tackles and another TFL in scrimmage No. 4 … Shared a sack during the Maroon-White game. 2009: Injured his shoulder before practice began and did not enroll until January … Went through off-season workouts … Went through spring practice at defensive end … Picked up a tackle in each of the team’s first two scrimmages. High School: A three-year letterwinner for Coach Patrick Kane … Ranked the No. 34 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Rated the No. 26 weakside defensive end in the nation and the No. 26 player in the state by Rivals … Listed as the No. 34 tight end prospect in the nation by ESPN/Scouts, Inc. … Rated the No. 137 defensive end prospect nationally by Scout.com … Ranked the No. 34 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … A member of SuperPrep’s Mid-Atlantic Team … Named to PrepStar’s All-Atlantic Region Team as a defensive lineman … Played in just six games his senior season because of injuries … Averaged 27 yards per catch … A first-team All-Colonial District selection as a tight end and a second-team selection as a defensive end his senior season … As a junior, accounted for four defensive touchdowns and one safety from his defensive end spot … Caught 22 passes, including eight for touchdowns, as a receiver his junior season. Personal: Duan Christian Perez-Means … Born 2/4/91 in Staten Island, NY … Son of Duan and Eva Means … Enrolled in psychology.
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33 Darius Redman Tight End • 6-3 • 257 • r-Fr. Washington, D.C. • H.D. Woodson H.S.
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Saw action at fullback for 23 plays and on special teams for six plays at Georgia Tech ... Tallied 22 total plays against UNC, including 18 at fullback ... Worked 15 plays at fullback at Virginia ... Contributed three plays at fullback and six on special teams in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson … Caught a 2-yard pass in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan … Earned Super Iron Hokie honors in the spring testing. 2010: Played in 11 games … Finished the season as a starter on the kickoff return team … Saw three plays at fullback in the East Carolina game … Saw brief duty on offense and special teams at BC … Had three plays on offense against Central Michigan … Worked nine plays at fullback in the Wake Forest game … Picked up four plays on offense against Duke and two versus GT … Was in on nine special team plays at UNC and four at Miami … Had two plays at fullback and two on special teams against Virginia … Had a 430-pound front squat, a 370-pound clean and a 35 1/2-inch vertical jump on the way to Super Iron Hokie honors during the off-season … Caught two passes for 22 yards in the Hokies’ second spring scrimmage … Suffered a significant ankle sprain in the final scrimmage and missed the Maroon-White game. 2009: Traveled and dressed for the Alabama game, but did not see action … Led the running backs with a 341-pound clean on the way to Super Iron Hokie honors during off-season testing … Caught a pass for 6 yards during the first spring scrimmage. 2008: Worked at fullback during the fall … Had the best 10-yard sprint time among the running backs during off-season testing at 1.65 seconds … Also tied for the best clean (316 pounds) among the backs … Caught a 5-yard pass during the first spring scrimmage … Was in on a tackle on special teams during the Maroon-White game. High School: A three-year letterman as a linebacker and running back for Dave Crist at Blacksburg High … Won second-team all-district honors as a linebacker his last two seasons … Posted 85 tackles and 4.5 sacks as a senior … Blocked two punts, returning one for a score … Had over 50 tackles for loss during his career … Set school records for RBIs and doubles while lettering four years in baseball … Earned all-state honors his final year … Also set a school mark for wrestling wins with 125 over four seasons. Personal: Joseph McGovern Phillips … Born 7/24/90 in Fairfax, VA … Son of Jay and Kathy Phillips … His dad, Jay, is a former baseball player and coach at Virginia Tech … Majoring in human development.
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A young tight end with a lot of potential … Still has a way to go after an up and down spring but really responded well during the last week of practice … Has good size and runs well … Still needs to improve his footwork … Will work on specific drills during the summer to help him become more consistent catching the football … Could become a real factor at the position with a good summer preparation. 2011: Was redshirted and worked on the scout team … Turned in the best 40 time among the tight ends (4.82) during spring testing … Caught three passes for 49 yards during one spring scrimmage. High School: An All-Atlantic Region selection by PrepStar … A secondteam All-Met selection by The Washington Post … Caught 25 passes for 337 yards and five touchdowns his final year … Also had five sacks and two blocked punts, one of which he returned for a score … A preseason AllAtlantic Region selection as a tight end by PrepStar … Caught 15 passes for 321 yards and three scores, including an 85-yarder, as a junior … Ranked as the No. 17 player on the Mid-Atlantic 49 by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 65 tight end in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 69 tight end in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Rated the No. 16 player in the DC/Delaware/Maryland/West Virginia area in SuperPrep’s preseason edition. Personal: Darius Walter Redman … Born 5/9/93 in Washington, DC … Son of Denise and Michael Redman … Enrolled in university studies.
44 Christian Reeves Split End • 6-3 • 210 • r-Fr. McDonough, Ga • Eagles Landing Christian Acad. Is competing for a spot at split end … A big target with good hands … Made some progress during the spring but needs to play a little faster … Is also working to develop more consistency … His summer preparation and progress when practice resumes will go a long way in determining his status on the depth chart. 2011: Was redshirted while working as a split end … Caught three passes for 44 yards during one of the team’s spring scrimmages. High School: An All-Southeast Region selection by PrepStar after catching 43 passes for 872 yards and 11 scores as a senior … Selected to the inaugural National Underclassmen Combine All-World Gridiron Classic … A preseason All-Southeast Region selection as a tight end by PrepStar … Caught 26 passes for 584 yards and four touchdowns as a junior … Rated the No. 29 tight end in the country and the No. 48 player in the state of Georgia by Rivals … Also listed as the fastest tight end in the country by Rivals, clocking a sub-4.5 40 at more than one camp … Ranked as the No. 48 player in the state of Georgia by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 35
tight end in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Listed as the No. 69 tight end in the country by Scout … Rated the No. 69 player in Georgia in SuperPrep’s preseason edition. Personal: Christian Allan Reeves … Born 1/20/93 … Son of Scott and Michelle Reeves … Enrolled in business.
11 Dyrell Roberts Split End • 6-2 • 188 • r-Sr. Smithfield, Va. • Smithfield H.S.
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Is concentrating on having a big senior year after missing portions of the past two seasons with injuries … Has played in a lot of big games for the Hokies … Rates as a playmaker with all the skill sets … Moved from flanker to split end during spring practice to get more reps … Will remain there for the time being, but could be valuable as a swing guy who can contribute at either position … Is also Tech’s all-time leader in kickoff return yards. 2011: Played in three games ... Totaled 60 snaps on offense and 16 on special teams for a total of 76 ... Caught three passes for 45 yards in season opener against Appalachian State ... Also returned two kickoffs for 64 yards ... Gained 56 yards on two kickoff returns at East Carolina ... Suffered a broken arm returning the opening kickoff 28 yards in the Arkansas State game and missed the rest of the season … Received a medical hardship waiver, thus allowing him to return in 2012. 2010: Played in nine games before suffering a season-ending injury … Had 21 receptions for 303 yards and two touchdowns … Also averaged 19.4 yards on kickoff returns … Caught four passes for 27 yards in the opening game against Boise State and returned a kickoff for 29 yards … Had an 11yard run on a reverse and three kickoff returns for 53 yards against JMU … Caught a 24-yard touchdown pass in the ECU game and added 103 yards on five kickoff returns … Grabbed five balls for 49 yards against Boston College … Had career-highs of six catches for 134 yards during the Wake Forest game … Caught a 43-yard TD pass in the Duke game … Suffered a severe thigh bruise on a kickoff return against Georgia Tech … Had to have surgery and missed the last three regular season games, the ACC Championship game and the Orange Bowl … Was limited during the off-season program … Participated in some drills during the spring but was held out of contact work. 2009: Played in all 13 games with six starts … Finished the season with 22 catches for 390 yards and three touchdowns … Averaged 31.9 yards on kickoff returns with 18 returns for 574 yards … Returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Alabama game … Finished the game with four returns for 195 yards, the second-highest single game total under Coach Frank Beamer … Caught a 21-yard touchdown pass against Marshall and also had three knockdown blocks … Hauled in a game-winning 11-yard TD pass against Nebraska with 21 seconds left … Also had two kickoff returns for 95 yards, including a long of 76 yards … Carried on reverses twice against Miami, gaining 12 yards … Caught four passes for 38 yards in the Duke game … Picked up 18 yards on a reverse against Boston College … Grabbed three passes for 66 yards and returned two kickoffs for 89 yards during the Georgia Tech game … Pulled in four passes for 60 yards in the UNC game … Added a pair of receptions for 31 yards at East Carolina … Caught a 10-yard TD pass at Maryland and finished with three catches for a personal-best 78 yards … Had two kickoff returns for 49 yards against NC State … Hauled in one pass for 38 yards and return two kickoffs for 43 yards during the Virginia game … Contributed two catches for 37 yards and three kickoff returns for 57 yards against Tennessee in the Chick-fil-A game … Ran the third-fastest 10-yard dash (1.62) and fourth-fastest 40 time
(4.35) during off-season workouts … Caught five passes for 80 yards during one spring scrimmage and had three receptions for 35 in another … Hauled in two passes for 29 yards and returned two kickoffs for 38 yards during the Maroon-White game. 2008: Played in all 14 games, starting five as a receiver … Averaged 13.4 yards per catch, the second-best average on the team … His first college catch went for 62 yards against East Carolina … Had two catches for 24 yards versus Furman … Caught two passes for 18 yards in the win over Georgia Tech … Contributed a key 15-yard catch at North Carolina … Grabbed a 12-yard reception against Nebraska … Caught one pass for 6 yards versus WKU … Returned three kickoffs for 61 yards and caught an 8-yard pass at BC … Had a 54-yard kickoff return against FSU and finished the game with four returns for 142 yards … Caught a 13-yard pass to set up a touchdown in the Maryland game and returned four kickoffs for 123 yards, including a 55-yarder … Had 47 yards on four kickoff returns at Miami … Picked up a 13-yard catch and an 18-yard kickoff return in the Duke game … Turned in three kickoff returns for 75 yards against Virginia … Had a season-best four catches against BC in the ACC title game, picking up 44 yards … Also contributed three kickoff returns for 79 yards … Caught two passes for 12 yards during the Orange Bowl win over Cincinnati … Picked up 27 yards on a reverse and had 34 yards total on two carries … His 35 1/2inch vertical jump during spring testing was third-best among the receivers … Had three catches for 45 yards during one spring scrimmage and scored on a 14-yard catch in another … Made a leaping 3-yard TD reception during the Maroon-White game. High School: A SuperPrep All-American for Coach Chris Fraser … Ranked the No. 3 player in the state of Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked the No. 27 athlete in the country and the No. 10 player in the state of Virginia by rivals.com … Rated the No. 57 athlete in the country by ESPN. com/Scouts, Inc. … Ranked the No. 115 running back in the country by SuperPrep … Rated the No. 4 prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep … Ranked the No. 27 player in the Commonwealth by scout.com … Ranked a “Super Prospect” by CSTV.com’s Tom Lemming … Named first-team Group AA allstate as a running back by The Associated Press his senior year … Also earned first-team all-state honors from the VHSCA … Named the Daily Press’ Offensive Player of the Year … Rushed for 2,236 yards, threw for 257 yards, had 148 yards receiving and scored 38 touchdowns in 10 games, earning Bay Rivers District and Region I Offensive Player of the Year honors … Just the fourth running back in Bay Rivers or Peninsula District history to eclipse the 2,000-yard mark in the regular season … Also earned first-team All-Tidewater honors, becoming the first Western Tidewater player selected to the first team in decades … Averaged 40 yards per kickoff return, 37 yards on punt returns and scored five touchdowns on special teams … Scored seven touchdowns in a win over Jamestown his senior year … Saw time at running back, wide receiver, corner, safety, punt returner and kick returner as a junior … Finished the season with 1,000 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns on 118 carries … Had 22 receptions and returned two punts for touchdowns … Also had eight interceptions … Earned Group AA Central Region first-team honors at running back and defensive back … Also earned AP AA second-team all-state honors at defensive back … Finished his career with 4,534 rushing yards and 81 touchdowns. Personal: Dyrell Deshé Roberts … Born 1/5/90 in Newport News, VA … Son of April Ridley and Joseph Roberts … Graduated with a degree in human development.
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Defensive End • 6-2 • 236 • r-Fr. St. Augustine, Fla. • Nease H.S.
Stepped in and did a solid job during the spring … Took advantage of the extra snaps he got … Has a good arm and shows potential … Will help provide depth at the position. 2011: Was redshirted … Worked with the scout team during the fall … Improved in strength and conditioning testing … Completed 12 of 19 passes during spring scrimmages for 177 yards. High School: A standout quarterback for Coach Mickey Thompson at Stone Bridge High … Led his squad to regional titles his junior and senior seasons … Was named all-district and all-region his senior season … A second-team all-region selection by Virginia Preps his final year … Threw for 2,145 yards and 21 touchdowns while rushing for 300 yards and six scores his final year … Missed five games his junior year due to injury, but still threw for 800 yards and eight touchdowns … For his career (three seasons), threw for 3,445 yards and 30 touchdowns … A member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Brian Frederick Rody … Born 1/25/93 in Beaufort, SC … Son of Fred and Julie Rody … Enrolled in university studies.
SCOTT ROLIN Free Safety • 5-9 • 176 • r-Fr. Ashburn, Va. • Briar Woods H.S.
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A solid young player who is battling back from an injury … Worked in the secondary as a scout team member in the fall … Made strides in the weight room … Suffered an ACL tear during the early stages of spring practice and underwent surgery … Will concentrate on his rehab over the summer with hopes of returning in August. 2011: Worked at free safety while redshirting … Tied for the secondbest bench press among the defensive backs with a lift of 320 pounds during spring testing … Suffered an ACL tear in his left knee during spring practice and had surgery shortly thereafter, missing the rest of the spring session. High School: A standout player for Coach Charlie Pierce at Briar Woods High … The 2010 Virginia Defensive Player of the Year … A first-team all-district selection as both a wide receiver and defensive back … The district’s defensive player of the year and second-team All-Met … The Region II Defensive Player of the Year … Named first-team all-state … Had 80 tackles, three interceptions, and 34 receptions for 616 yards and 8 touchdowns his final season … Had nine career interceptions, 170 tackles and five forced fumbles, scoring nine touchdowns … Began his high school career in Southlake, Texas, playing for powerhouse Carroll High School. Personal: Michael Scott Rolin, Jr. … Born 11/15/92 … Son of Mike and Cindy Rolin … Enrolled in university studies.
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A good prospect who has gotten bigger but must continue to get stronger … Has a good frame … A good summer preparation will be extremely important … Needs to make the most of his reps when he returns to practice. 2011: Was redshirted while working at end … Contributed five tackles, including a sack and two total tackles for loss during one spring scrimmage … Added two sacks in another scrimmage. High School: An All-Southeast Region selection for Coach Danny Cowgill by PrepStar … Had 65 tackles, including 17 for loss, as a senior … Also forced two fumbles, recovered a fumble, had an interception and scored a touchdown … A preseason All-Southeast Region selection as a defensive lineman by PrepStar … Made 88 tackles as a junior, including 27 for loss and 13.5 sacks … Rated the No. 14 weakside defensive end in the country and the No. 72 player in the state of Florida by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 29 defensive end in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Listed as the No. 145 defensive end in the country by Scout … Rated the No. 100 player in Florida in SuperPrep’s preseason edition. Personal: Matthew Allen Roth … Born 2/19/93 in Orlando, FL … Son of Jeff and Annette Roth … Enrolled in university studies.
25 Martin scales Tailback • 5-11 • 226 • r-Sr. Martinsville, Va. • Bassett H.S. Moved from fullback to tailback during the spring … A talented, physical player … Brings another dimension to the position with his size and NorthSouth running style … Hokies hope it will give defenses something to think about … Is also a key figure on special teams. 2011: Played in all 14 games, mostly on special teams ... Played 35 snaps on offense and 227 on special teams ... Saw action on 26 plays against Appalachian State, including 16 on special teams ... Worked five plays at fullback and 13 on special teams at ECU ... Was in on four offensive snaps and 12 special teams plays in the win over Arkansas State ... Had a tackle on 16 special teams plays and worked two plays at fullback at Marshall ... Worked 17 special teams plays and a play at fullback in the Clemson game ... Saw action for 11 special teams snaps in the win over Miami ... Played 21 snaps on special teams while also seeing brief work at fullback at Wake Forest ... Worked a team-high 23 snaps on special teams while adding five plays at fullback against BC ... Picked up two tackles on coverage at Duke while working three plays at fullback ... Contributed on 16 special teams plays at Georgia Tech and six at fullback ... Added a solo tackle on coverage against UNC ... Picked up two tackles on special teams at Virginia while also seeing three plays at fullback ... Tallied a team-high 20 snaps on special
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T.J. SHAW Quarterback • 6-0 • 170 • r-Fr. Rocky Mount, Va. • Franklin County H.S. Has played a key role in practice for the Hokies … His knowledge of and ability to run the spread option offense has helped the scout squad give the first team defense some good looks in preparing for specific opponents … A tough, team-first player who loves to compete. 2011: Was redshirted while working with the scout team. High School: Lettered four times for Coach Chris Jones at Franklin County High School … Was first-team all-district and the winningest quarterback in school history … Left school holding 17 school records … A two-year team captain and four-time Academic All-District team member … Also ran the hurdles in track, earning second-team all-district … A member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Thomas John Shaw … Born 3/1/93 in Allentown, PA … Son of Pete and Judy Shaw … Has one younger brother … Father is the head football coach at Ferrum College … Enrolled in university studies.
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69 Mark Shuman Offensive Tackle • 6-7 • 322 • r-So. Fork Union, Va. • Fork Union Moved into the No. 2 spot at left tackle during spring practice … A young player who is big, tough and athletic … Has been slowed by injuries during his time at Tech … Made progress during spring practice but still has some work to do … Must continue his efforts in the strength and conditioning program … A good summer preparation will be important when practice resumes in August. 2011: Played in two games, totaling 14 offensive snaps ... Saw first collegiate action on the offensive line at Marshall ... Worked 11 plays at Virginia … Became the top backup at left tackle during the spring. 2010: Redshirted in the fall … Worked at left tackle on the scout team … Improved his mobility during the off-season … Continued to work at left tackle during spring drills. High School: A SuperPrep All-American for Coach Micky Sullivan at Fork Union … Rated the No. 7 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Listed as the No. 10 offensive guard in the country by ESPN/Scouts Inc. … Ranked the No. 31 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 9 player in the state by Scout.com … Listed as the No. 29 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 8 player in the state by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 9 player on the Virginia 37 by SuperPrep … A member of the SuperPrep Mid-Atlantic Team as an offensive lineman … Named to PrepStar’s All-Atlantic Region Team as an offensive tackle … A preseason All-American by SuperPrep. Personal: Mark Tyler Shuman … Born 11/18/91 in Charlottesville, VA … Son of John and Patricia Shuman … Brother of former Hokie Ryan Shuman … Enrolled in sociology.
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teams in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson … Had a tackle in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan … Turned in a 465-pound front squat during spring testing … Moved to tailback for spring practice. 2010: Started on three different special team units … Finished second in special team tackles with 14 … Worked 11 special team plays in the opener with Boise State and posted a tackle … Added another tackle in the JMU game … Picked up 17 special team plays against East Carolina … Was in on three tackles and was credited with three “extra effort” big plays while working 21 special team plays in the NC State game … Was in on a pair of tackles against Wake Forest … Had another special team tackle against Georgia Tech … Was in on two tackles at UNC and picked up another tackle during the Miami game … Got a play at fullback to go along with 15 special team plays against Virginia … Picked up a tackle on coverage in the ACC title game and had two more during the Orange Bowl … Had a 38-inch vertical jump during the fall and turned in a 430-pound front squat during off-season testing … Had a 7-yard reception during the Hokies’ first spring scrimmage. Community College: Was a student at Patrick Henry Community College in 2008 and 2009 … Received an associate degree in general studies … Did not participate in athletics. High School: Played strong safety and running back for Coach Jay Gilbert at Bassett High … Rushed for 1,533 yards and 21 touchdowns as senior … Scored five TDs in a game against Jefferson Forest … Had 72 tackles and an interception on defense … Earned first-team all-district and all-region honors on both sides of the ball … Also a second-team all-state pick at both positions … Helped his team to a pair of regional titles. Personal: Martin Alexander Scales … Born 11/27/89 in Portsmouth, VA … Son of Oscar and Gracie Scales … Cousins Orion and Cam Martin, as well as uncle Bobby Martin, played football at Tech … Majoring in history.
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see action … Took a redshirt year … Went through off-season program … Continued to work on his snapping during spring practice. High School: Was named the special team player of the year as a senior at Mater Dei … Played for Coach Bruce Rollinson … Had eight tackles on coverage his final season. Personal: Joseph Edward St. Germain … Born 12/17/91 in Orange County, CA … Son of Terrie and Susan St. Germain … Enrolled in finance.
E.L. Smiling Split End • 6-3 • 204 • r-So. Stafford, Va. • Brooke Point H.S. A receiver with size and potential … Has battled some injuries, including a broken wrist last fall … Bounced back to earn Iron Hokie honors in the strength and conditioning program … Needs to develop a little more consistency and play faster to challenge for a spot in the receiver rotation when practice resumes. 2011: A young receiver who the coaches took a good look at during the spring … Pushed for a spot on the depth chart in the preseason, but broke his wrist midway through the season … Had surgery in October and missed the rest of the season … Turned in the second-best front squat among the receivers during spring testing at 355 pounds … Had two catches for 36 yards in one of the team’s spring scrimmages. 2010: Worked with the scout team while redshirting in the fall … Posted a 37-inch vertical jump and a 4.43 time in the 40 on the way to Iron Hokie honors during off-season testing … Caught three passes for 28 yards during spring scrimmages, including a leaping 17-yard TD grab in the final scrimmage … Hauled in a 16-yard pass during the Maroon-White game. High School: A talented athlete for Coach Jeff Berry at Brooke Point High … Ranked the No. 25 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Listed as the No. 116 wide receiver in the country by ESPN/Scouts Inc. … Ranked the No. 133 wide receiver in the country by Scout.com … Ranked as the No. 24 player on the Virginia 37 by SuperPrep … A member of the SuperPrep Mid-Atlantic Team … Named first-team All-Met by The Washington Post as a senior … Caught 52 passes for 783 yards and 11 touchdowns his final year … Also had six interceptions, returning one for a touchdown … Had 24 receptions for 391 yards and five touchdowns as a junior. Personal: E.L. Smiling … Born 6/17/92 in Fort Belvoir, VA … Son of E.L. and Jeanie Smiling … Sister, Sheena Tosta, earned the silver medal in the women’s 400 hurdles at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing … Enrolled in apparel, housing and resource management (consumer studies).
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Snapper • 6-0 • 216 • r-So. Los Alamitos, Calif. • Mater Dei H.S. Is the leading candidate for the snapping duties after backing up fouryear starter Collin Carroll the past two years … Traveled with the team each of those seasons … Possesses good skills and the ability to get down field on coverage … Was sidelined by injuries during the spring but should be ready to go for preseason practice. 2011: Saw his first collegiate action snapping for a punt against Appalachian State … Missed the majority of spring practice with a foot injury. 2010: Served as the backup snapper … Dressed for games but did not
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Lukas Stump Snapper • 5-11 • 202 • r-So. Stephens City, Va. • Sherando H.S. Showed promise while competing for the kickoff and snapping duties over the course of the 2010-11 school year … Will rejoin the competition when school starts … Consistency will be an important factor. 2011: Provided depth at the long snapping position … Did not dress for any games. 2010: Redshirted after joining the team as a walk-on … Competed for the kickoff duties as well as working as a snapper … Improved on all four major lifts on the way to Iron Hokie honors during off-season workouts. High School: Served as a kicker, long snapper, defensive end and tight end while playing for Coach Bill Hall at Sherando High … Missed his senior season with an injury … Was a second-team all-district pick as a junior … Made six of eight field goal attempts that year with a long of 38 … Seventy percent of his kickoffs were touchbacks … Scored 85 points as a kicker his sophom*ore season. Personal: Lukas Daniel Stump … Born 12/9/91 in Blacksburg, VA … Son of James and Kathy Stump … Enrolled in finance.
51 Bruce Taylor Linebacker • 6-2 • 253 • r-Sr. Riceboro, Ga. • Myrtle Beach (S.C.) H.S. Can be as good a defensive player as there is in the ACC if he returns healthy from a foot injury that sidelined him for six games in 2011 as well as for all of spring practice … Had a breakout season at the mike linebacker position in 2010 … Was leading the team in tackles (73), tackles for loss (12) and quarterback hurries (16) when he was injured against Boston College last fall … Was named honorable-mention All-ACC despite missing the end of the season … A complete linebacker who combines size with speed and athleticism … Is both tough and instinctive … Can help the Hokies be really good defensively if he returns to form. 2011: An honorable mention All-ACC selection at linebacker despite missing the last four games of the regular season due to injury ... Started the first eight games of the season at mike linebacker ... Played 442 snaps on defense and 34 on special teams for a total of 476 ... Had 53 tackles,
seven tackles for loss, five sacks and 16 quarterback hurries ... Was the team’s leading tackler before suffering a season-ending injury ... Had five tackles, a QB hurry and assisted on a tackle for loss against Appalachian State ... Had six tackles, a quarterback hurry and half a sack against ECU ... Picked up four tackles and a hurry in the win over Arkansas State ... Registered a team-high eight tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, a sack and six hurries at Marshall ... Posted 10 tackles, including five solo stops and half a tackle for loss in the Clemson game ... Made seven tackles and a sack in the win over Miami ... Tied for the team lead with eight tackles at Wake Forest ... Also assisted on a sack and had three hurries ... Had five tackles and two sacks before being lost for the season after suffering Lisfranc sprain in his right foot in the BC game. 2010: Started every game and led the team in tackles with 91 … Had six sacks and a team-high 15.5 tackles for loss … Added 12 QB hurries and broke up four passes … Made his first start in the Boise State game … Tied for the team lead with seven tackles … Had four tackles behind the line on the way to a 10-tackle performance against JMU … Turned in a sack, 2.5 tackles for loss and nine tackles versus East Carolina … Posted two sacks, three total tackles behind the line and six tackles in the win over BC … Piled up 13 tackles in the Central Michigan game, including two behind the line, to earn ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors … Broke up a pass and had two hurries against Wake Forest … Was in on 14 tackles against Georgia Tech, including a pair of sacks, and was honored again by the conference … Had a sack, two tackles for loss and eight total tackles at UNC … Picked up five more tackles in the Virginia game … Deflected a pass that was intercepted and returned for a touchdown against FSU in the ACC title game … Started the Orange Bowl game at the backer spot and posted seven tackles … Had a 430-pound front squat during off-season workouts … Underwent surgery to his left shoulder in April and sat out spring workouts.
2009: Got six plays at linebacker and posted a tackle during the Marshall game … Had a tackle while playing 12 defensive snaps in the Boston College game … Picked up another tackle in seven defensive plays at Georgia Tech … Contributed a quarterback hurry and a tackle in two plays at linebacker against ECU … Played a career-high 26 snaps at linebacker against Maryland with two tackles … Worked a series at linebacker at Virginia … Saw some action against Tennessee in the Chick-fil-A Bowl … Registered six tackles, a sack and two tackles for loss during the team’s first major scrimmage of the spring … Had a sack for a 16-yard loss in another scrimmage … Posted five tackles and was in on two tackles behind the line during the MaroonWhite game. 2008: Moved from linebacker to defensive end the week before the first game … Was being considered for playing time when he hurt his shoulder … Took a redshirt year … His 500-pound back squat was tops among the ends during off-season testing … Moved back to mike linebacker for spring practice … Had five tackles, including a sack, during the first spring scrimmage … Was in on a pair tackles and had a QB hurry in the MaroonWhite game. High School: A two-time Sun News Toast of the Coast Defensive Football Player of the Year for Coach Scott Early … Ranked the No. 12 inside linebacker in the country and the No. 6 player in the Palmetto State by rivals.com … Ranked the No. 14 inside linebacker in the country by SuperPrep … Rated the No. 25 inside linebacker in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Ranked the No. 7 player in the state of South Carolina by scout.com … Ranked a “Super Prospect” by CSTV.com’s Tom Lemming … Finished with 188 total tackles, including 29 for loss, his senior year, earning a spot in the NC/SC Shrine Bowl and first-team AP all-state honors … The Region VI AAA Player of the Year … Helped Myrtle Beach to an undefeated regular season … Selected to the Offense-Defense AllAmerican Bowl in Miami … Named to the G&W Recruiting Report Preseason ACC Area Defensive Team … As a junior, made over 150 tackles despite missing two games due to an arm fracture … Helped Myrtle Beach to a 10-3 record overall and an appearance in the state semifinals … As a sophom*ore, totaled 205 tackles, including 42 for loss and eight sacks … Added eight forced fumbles and two interceptions … Was named All-Region VII-AAA honors that year. Personal: Bruce William Taylor, Jr. … Born 12/31/89 in Hinesville, GA … Son of Marcia Walker and Bruce Taylor … Graduated with a degree in human development. Tackles 2009 2010 2011 Career
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93 Justin Taylor Defensive End • 6-2 • 253 • r-Fr. Norwood, N.C. • South Stanly H.S./Hargrave
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A promising young player who works hard and has good football instincts … Picked up some reps at both end and tackle during the spring … May find tackle to be a better fit … Has gotten bigger and stronger … Needs to eliminate mental errors and have a good summer preparation to put himself in the mix for playing time in the fall. 2011: Pushed for playing time, but injuries slowed him down in the preseason … Did not dress for any games … His 395-pound bench press was the second-best among defensive lineman during the off-season … Picked up some reps at tackle during the spring. 2010: Enrolled at Tech for second semester in January … Participated in
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off-season workouts … Worked at end during spring practice. Prep School: Attended Hargrave Military Academy for the fall semester … Played defensive end for Coach Troy Davis. High School: A PrepStar All-Atlantic Region Team member as a defensive lineman for Coach Luke Little at South Stanly High … Listed as the No. 30 defensive end in the country and the No. 16 player in the state of North Carolina by Rivals … Rated as the No. 66 defensive end in the country by ESPN/Scouts Inc. … Ranked the No. 108 defensive end in the country and the No. 21 player in the state by Scout.com … Ranked as the No. 14 player on the North Carolina 48 by SuperPrep … A member of the SuperPrep MidAtlantic Team … A preseason All-American by SuperPrep … Missed the first four games of his senior season but ended up leading the Yadkin Valley conference in sacks with 16 and earned all-conference honors. Personal: Justin Taylor … Born 5/5/92 in Albemarle, NC … Son of Sandra Ledbetter … Is enrolled in university studies.
Spice Player of the Year … Participated in the 2011 state all-star game … Ran for 2,300 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior, including a 301-yard, four-touchdown game against Cumberland County … As a junior, was the offensive player of the year and first-team all-district … In two years of playing, rushed for 3,690 yards and 43 touchdowns … Also had three punt returns for scores … Set the Buckingham County High single-season rushing record and single-game rushing record … Also ran track, participating in the 100 meter and long jump … Played baseball, as well. Personal: Maurice Allen Taylor … Born 10/16/92 … Son of the late Berman M. Taylor and René A. Carwile … Is enrolled in agribusiness (agribusiness management concentration).
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A hard-working walk-on who will help provide depth at tailback … Has made strides in the strength and conditioning program, earning Iron Hokie honors over the winter … The type of team-first player coaches love to have. 2011: Was redshirted during the fall … Posted a 36-inch vertical jump during spring strength and conditioning tests … Worked at tailback during spring drills. High School: Played for Coach Craig Gill at Buckingham County High School … Was captain of his team his senior season … As a senior, was named offensive player of the year, first-team all-district, all-Region B and all-state … The Central Virginia Offensive Player of the Year … The Old
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Logan Thomas Quarterback • 6-6 • 262 • r-Jr. Lynchburg, Va. • Brookville H.S. Made his first year as a starter one to remember … Posted a Tech season record 3,482 yards of total offense and registered the second-highest singleseason passing total for a Hokie with 3,013 yards … Tossed 19 touchdown passes and ran for 11 more … Was a second-team All-ACC selection ... Got better as the season progressed … Was named the most valuable offensive player of spring practice … Has what it takes to be one of the nation’s top quarterbacks. 2011: Started all 14 games and racked up nearly 1,000 snaps on offense ... Completed 234 of 391 passes (59.8 percent) for 3,013 yards with 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions ... Carried 153 times for 469 net yards and 11 TD on the season ... Broke the school’s single-season total offense record set by Tyrod Taylor in 2010 ... His 234 completions, 391 attempts and 3,013 yards passing all rank second in Tech history for a single season behind only Don Strock’s records set in 1972 ... Made his first career start against
Ranked the top player in the state of Virginia and the No. 1 tight end in the country by SuperPrep … Rated the No. 4 overall prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Listed as the No. 3 tight end prospect in the nation by Scout.com … Listed the No. 6 athlete prospect nationally by Tom Lemming, earning second-team All-America honors from MaxPreps … Rated the No. 9 athlete, and the No. 103 overall prospect in the country by ESPN.com’s recruiting service … A member of the PrepStar Top 100 Dream Team … A SuperPrep and PrepStar All-American … A member of the SuperPrep Elite 50 Team … An ESPNU Top 150 player … A member of the Rivals100 Team … A member of SuperPrep’s Mid-Atlantic Team … Named to PrepStar’s All-Atlantic Region Team as a tight end … Named the Associated Press Group AA player of the year in Virginia … Completed 118 of 204 passes for 1,535 yards and 20 touchdowns as a quarterback his senior season … Competed in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, catching two passes … Threw four touchdown passes in a 50-46 loss to James Monroe in the Group AA Division 3 championship game in December … Ran for 842 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior … As a defensive back, recorded 80 tackles and intercepted four passes … Had more than 1,500 yards of total offense his junior season … Caught 55 passes as a receiver his sophom*ore season. Personal: Logan Lamont Thomas … Born 7/1/91 … Son of Eddie and Kim Tarazona … Enrolled in human development. Passing 2010 2011 Career
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JoSH TRIMBLE Linebacker • 5-11 • 200 • r-Fr. Ashburn, Va. • Bishop O’Connell H.S. A young player who is expected to provide depth at the backer position after a solid spring performance … Was moved over from rover to get him closer to the line … Is tough and athletic … Has a good football IQ … Could also be a plus on special teams. 2011: Joined the team as a walk-on and was redshirted … Worked at the rover position during the fall … Switched to the backer position for spring practice … Collected three tackles during one spring scrimmage and a sack in another. High School: A multi-faceted player for Coach Steve Trimble at Bishop O’Connell High … Played running back and strong safety in high school, earning first-team all-conference twice … Was honorable mention All-Met by The Washington Post and a first-team All-DC Sports Fan selection … Rushed for 763 yards and nine touchdowns and also caught six touchdown passes his senior season … Defensively, recorded 94 tackles, including three sacks, with four interceptions and three fumble recoveries … Returned three punts for touchdowns and four kickoffs for scores … Rushed for 876 yards and six scores his junior season … Recorded 75 tackles, three interceptions and a defensive touchdown that season … Also played lacrosse. Personal: Josh Taylor Trimble … Born 7/14/92 in Fairfax, VA … Son of Gretchen Trimble and the late Steve Trimble … Enrolled in university studies.
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Appalachian State ... Completed 9 of 19 passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns ... Tossed a 7-yard touchdown to Randall Dunn in the second quarter for his first career TD pass ... Rushed three times for 16 yards ... Threw for 91 yards and an interception on 8 of 20 passing at East Carolina ... Racked up 66 yards on 11 carries ... Connected on a 21 of 33 passes for 292 yards and two TD in the win over Arkansas State ... Threw touchdown passes to D.J. Coles and Danny Coale to go against two interceptions ... Carried eight times for 28 yards ... Passed for 229 yards on 22 of 33 passing and an interception in the win at Marshall ... Also ran for 8 yards on three carries, including a 5-yard first quarter TD ... Threw for 125 yards on 15 of 27 passing with an interception against Clemson ... Rushed for 8 yards on 12 carries ... Completed 23 of 25 passes (92 percent) for 310 yards and three touchdowns in the win over Miami ... Carried 11 times for 38 yards and two TDs, including the game-winning rush from 19 yards out on fourthand-one with 56 seconds remaining ... His 92 percent completion rate set a single-game record under Frank Beamer for a Tech QB (minimum 20 attempts) ... Named ACC Offensive Back of the Week ... Threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns on 17 of 32 passing at Wake Forest ... Also rushed for two scores on 11 carries while gaining 30 yards on the ground ... Completed 22 passes on 36 attempts for 268 yards and a touchdown against Boston College ... Ran for a score while picking up 60 yards on the ground on 16 carries ... Threw 28 passes against Duke, completing 17 for 190 yards ... Had a touchdown pass against two interceptions ... Also carried 10 times for 27 yards ... Accounted for all five touchdowns at Georgia Tech, throwing for three scores while rushing for TDs of one yard and 12 yards ... Named ACC Offensive Back of the Week for the second time on the season ... Was 7 of 13 passing for 209 yards ... Hit Danny Coale with a 63-yard TD strike in the second quarter ... Finished with 70 yards on 18 rushing attempts ... Threw for two scores and ran for a 23-yard TD against UNC ... Was 19 of 32 passing for 195 yards ... Added 32 yards on 13 carries ... Completed 13 of 21 passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns at Virginia ... Also had a 14-yard TD run in the first quarter and finished with seven carries for 27 yards ... Threw for 274 yards on 22 of 44 passing with a touchdown against two interceptions in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson ... Connected with D.J. Coles for a 45-yard TD in the first quarter ... Picked up two yards on the ground … Threw for 214 yards and rushed for 53, including a touchdown, in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan … Earned the George Preas Award, given to the offensive MVP of spring practice. 2010: Saw action in seven games, including a couple brief appearances as a receiver … Attempted 26 passes, completing 12 for 107 yards … Did not throw for a touchdown or an interception … Worked four plays under center to finish up the ECU game … Lined up as a receiver and caught a 2-yard touchdown pass against Wake Forest … Also got 28 snaps at quarterback, hitting 3 of 8 passes for 22 yards and running three times for 15 yards … Played 29 snaps against Duke, completing 6 of 14 passes for 52 yards and running twice for 14 yards … Was in for a play as a receiver at UNC … Was forced into the Miami game for one play and completed a 24-yard pass on a third-and-16 play … Worked 11 snaps against Virginia, hitting his only pass for a 6-yard gain … Earned Iron Hokie honors during off-season workouts … Completed 40 of 70 passing attempts (.571) for 612 yards during Tech’s five spring scrimmages … Tossed four TD passes and just one interception … Had two touchdown passes and tossed two interceptions during the Maroon-White game … Hit on 10 of 21 attempts in that game for 131 yards … Also ran five times for a game-high 37 yards … Earned the George Preas Award as the offensive MVP of the spring. 2009: Competed for the No. 2 quarterback duties during the preseason … Traveled and dressed for all the games … Helped signal in the offensive plays … Did not see action and was redshirted … Picked up Iron Hokie honors during off-season workouts … His 315-pound power clean was a position record … Earned 100% Effort Awards for four of the team’s six pre-spring 6 a.m. workouts … Scrambled 35 yards for a touchdown in Tech’s third spring scrimmage … Completed 9 of 13 passes for 116 yards during the final spring scrimmage … Was 6-for-12 passing overall in the Maroon-White game for 34 yards and a touchdown … Won the Paul Torgersen Award as the top offensive newcomer of spring practice. High School: A star athlete for Coach Jeff Woody … Rated the No. 19 overall prospect nationally by SuperPrep … Ranked the top tight end prospect nationally, the No. 71 overall player and the No. 4 player in the state by Rivals … Listed as the No. 33 overall player in the country by PrepStar …
28 Alonzo Tweedy Outside Linebacker • 6-2 • 189 • r-Sr. Richmond, Va. • Hermitage H.S.
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Put himself in position to earn the starting whip linebacker job with an outstanding spring … Was named the team’s defensive player who had an exceptional spring … Has all the intangibles you want from someone playing the whip position … Can present problems for an offense with his speed and size … Also a demon on special teams … Will be a player to watch when practice resumes. 2011: Played in 11 games, drawing a start at whip linebacker ... Played 123 snaps on defense and 114 on special teams ... Had 23 tackles, including four tackles for loss, along with two quarterback hurries and a sack on the season ... Saw action on defense and special teams and had a tackle against Appalachian State ... Assisted on a tackle while playing 11 special teams plays at ECU ... Worked 11 special teams plays in the win over Arkansas State ... Had two assisted tackles on 13 special teams plays at Marshall ... Was for seven special teams plays at Clemson ... Stepped into the whip linebacker spot early in the Miami game after Jeron Gouveia-Winslow was injured ... Posted a career-high eight tackles, a sack for five lost yards and a two quarterback hurries during 46 defensive snaps ... Played 23 defensive snaps at whip at Wake Forest and recorded six tackles with a TFL ... Made his first career start at whip against BC and had two tackles and a TFL before leaving with an ankle injury ... Missed the Duke, Georgia Tech and UNC games due to the same injury ... Returned for the Virginia game and saw brief action on special teams ... Downed a punt inside the 10-yard line during 12 snaps on special teams in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson ... Saw brief action defensively at whip linebacker … Picked up three stops, including one for a loss, in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan … Was given the Coaches’ Award for his exceptional spring. 2010: Played in every game … Started on four special team units and led the team in special team tackles with 17 … Had a total of 18 tackles for the season … Slowed by a groin injury during the early going … Had a tackle while playing 11 special team plays against ECU … Collected a pair of tackles on kick coverage at Boston College … Had two plays on defense and a tackle on special teams against Central Michigan … Added another special team tackle in the Duke game and two more against Georgia Tech … Had a tackle and forced a fumble at UNC … Added two special team tackles against Miami … Got eight plays at whip linebacker and 20 on special teams versus Virginia, picking up a tackle along the way … Had two coverage tackles against FSU in the ACC title game and added three more during the Orange Bowl … Ran a 4.33 in the 40 during off-season testing … Posted a sack in Tech’s second spring scrimmage and had four tackles, including a TFL, in the third scrimmage … Had two tackles and broke up a pass during the MaroonWhite game. 2009: Started on the punt return/block team, as well as on the punt and kickoff units … Posted four tackles while playing 13 special team plays against Alabama … Added another special teams tackle in the Marshall game … Picked up a pair of tackles on the punt team against Nebraska and added another in the Miami game … Was in on a tackle at Duke … Played 13 special team plays versus BC … Had three special team tackles at Georgia Tech … Turned in three more in the UNC game … Played 16 special team plays at ECU with three tackles … Downed a punt at the 1-yard line and contributed two more tackles on the coverage teams during the Maryland
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game … Collected two tackles on 13 special team plays against Virginia … Also picked up a pair of tackles during the win over Tennessee in the Chickfil-A Bowl … Led the team with 24 tackles on special teams … Improved in all four major lifts during off-season workouts … Earned 100% Effort Awards for four of the team’s six pre-spring 6 a.m. workouts … His time in the NFL shuttle (3.96) was the fourth-fastest on the team, while his 38 1/2-inch vertical jump is also fourth-best on the squad … Had three tackles, including one for a loss, during the Maroon-White game. 2008: Redshirted during the fall … Worked briefly at rover before moving to whip linebacker … Had three tackles during Tech’s first scrimmage work of the spring … Picked up a sack among five tackles in another scrimmage … Collected three tackles during the Maroon-White game. 2007: Entered school for second semester in January 2008 … Went through the off-season program, posting a 36-inch vertical jump and a 4.41 time in the 40 … Worked at free safety during spring workouts … Had two tackles during one of the spring scrimmages … Was also in on two tackles during the Maroon-White game. High School: Played linebacker for Coach Patrick Kane at Hermitage … Totaled 73 tackles (51 solo), six forced fumbles, two sacks, seven tackles for loss and two pass breakups as a senior … Scored touchdowns in four different ways (87-yard kick return, interception, fumble return, reception) … Blocked two punts … A first-team All-Colonial District selection as a senior … Was also named second-team All-Metro by The Richmond TimesDispatch … Ranked the No. 33 player in the state of Virginia by The Roanoke Times. Personal: Alonzo Lontá Tweedy … Born 7/27/89 in Richmond, VA … Son of Alonzo, Jr., and Terry Tweedy … Graduated with a degree in human development. Tackles 2009 2010 2011 Career
G UT AT Tot. Loss Sacks 13 16 8 24 0- 0 0- 0 14 12 6 18 0- 0 0- 0 11 11 12 23 4- 15 1- 5 38 39 26 65 4- 15 1- 5
58 Jack Tyler Linebacker • 5-11 • 230 • r-Jr. Oakton, Va. • Oakton H.S. Has stepped up the past two seasons when injuries struck starting mike linebacker Bruce Taylor … Took over the starting duties for the final six games of 2011 and played extremely well … Picked up the first-team reps during spring practice with Taylor still sidelined … A good football player with great vision and instincts … Helps make the Hokies strong at the position … Came to Tech as a walk-on and earned a scholarship. 2011: Played in all 14 games, starting four at mike linebacker ... Played over 300 snaps on defense and 67 on special teams ... Had 42 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks, along with a fumble recovery and five quarterback hurries on the season ... Played eight snaps on special teams and three on defense against Appalachian State ... Assisted on a special teams tackle at ECU ... Posted a solo tackle on special teams in the win over Arkansas State ... Credited with two assisted tackles on special teams in the win at Marshall ... Saw brief action on special teams against Clemson ... Picked up a special teams tackle in the win over Miami ... Worked seven plays on special teams at Wake Forest ... Played a snap on defense against BC while also seeing time on special teams ... Made a solo tackle on coverage at Duke ... Started at mike linebacker at Georgia Tech and led the team with 12 stops, including five solo ... Added a sack for six lost yards ... Saw action for 48 defensive snaps at linebacker against UNC and had three tackles to along with two hurries ... Started at mike linebacker at Virginia and made six tackles ... Made a key stop on fourth down in the first quarter on the UVa six-yard line to halt a drive ... Also recovered a fumble in the second quarter and had a QB hurry ... Made another start in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson and made eight tackles, including one for loss … Had seven tackles, including half a sack, in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan … Earned the Frank O. Moseley Award, given to the defensive player who exhibits the most hustle during the off-season and spring workouts. 2010: Played in every game … Picked up a start at mike linebacker in the Orange Bowl game … Started on the kickoff team … Contributed 25 total tackles, including six behind the line … Had a tackle on special teams during the Boise State game … Got three plays at linebacker and eight on special teams against ECU … Was in on two tackles on kick coverage at NC State … Had 1.5 tackles for loss and three total tackles while playing 14 defensive
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downs in the Central Michigan game … Added two tackles on special teams in the Wake Forest game … Had four tackles against Duke, including three at linebacker … Had a special team tackle at UNC … Played 15 downs at linebacker against Virginia and had two tackles, including one behind the line … Filled in for injured Bruce Taylor in the second half of the FSU game and contributed seven tackles – three of which went for losses … Was in on five tackles, one for a loss, against Stanford … Bench pressed 360 pounds and had a 365-pound front squat during off-season work outs … Was held out of spring contact work due to back problems. 2009: Bench pressed 360 pounds in August when the incoming freshmen were tested … Practiced at mike linebacker during the fall while redshirting … Had three tackles, including a tackle for loss during one of the team’s spring scrimmages … Led the defense in tackles during the Maroon-White game with six. High School: A four-year letterman for Joe Thompson at Oakton … Played linebacker, fullback and tight end during his career … Was named the state defensive player of the year as a senior after posting a schoolrecord 147 tackles to go with five interceptions, three sacks and a pair of defensive touchdowns … Named the district and region defensive player of the year … Had 398 tackles and 10 interceptions for his career … Set a school mark for tackles in a game with 27 … Helped the team to a state title as a freshman … A three-year letterman in lacrosse, winning alldistrict honors twice and all-region recognition as a senior. Personal: Jack Connor Tyler …Born 11/27/90 in Fairfax, VA … Son of Tim Tyler and Maggie Mueller-Tyler … Enrolled in apparel, housing and resource management (residential property management). Tackles 2010 2011 Career
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37 Ronny Vandyke Outside Linebacker • 6-3 • 215 • r-Fr. Lorton, Va. • South County H.S.
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Turned a lot of heads with his play at whip linebacker during the spring … Put himself in position to challenge for the starting job … Has the body type you want at the position … Showed the ability to make plays … Named the team’s top newcomer on defense … Expected to be in the thick of things come August. 2011: Was redshirted after missing key practice time in the preseason with an injury … Worked at the rover position when he returned to practice … Switched to whip for the spring Won the Paul Torgersen Award as the top defensive newcomer of spring practice. High School: An All-America selection for Coach Pete Bendorf by SuperPrep and PrepStar … A first-team all-state selection at the Group AAA level by The Associated Press and a second-team all-state selection as a defensive back by VirginiaPreps … A first-team All-Met selection by The Washington Post … Made 106 tackles, including 13 for loss, as a senior … Intercepted three passes (returning two for touchdowns) and blocked three punts. … A preseason All-American by SuperPrep and PrepStar … Missed his entire junior season with a shoulder injury … Rated the No. 7 safety in the country by Tom Lemming on MaxPreps … Listed as the No. 21 safety in the country and the No. 8 player in the state by Rivals … Rated the No. 11 player in the state of Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 11 player in the state on the Virginia 43 and the No. 32 defensive back in the country by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 18 safety in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 48 safety in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts,
Inc. … Rated the No. 42 defensive back in the country in SuperPrep’s preseason edition. Personal: Ronald K. Vandyke … Born 11/3/92 in Fairfax, VA … Son of Gifty Addy … Enrolled in university studies.
67 Michael Via Offensive Tackle • 6-7 • 283 • r-Sr. McLeansville, N.C. • Northeast Guilford H.S. Joins Andrew Miller as the only current Tech offensive linemen with a collegiate start … A smart player with ability … Has started at center, has started at guard and has competed at tackle … Coaches would like to see where they are in August, then see where he can best help the team … Has been slowed by injuries … Played most of last season with a torn ACL … Could be a trump card for the Hokies along the line if he is healthy. 2011: Played in 12 games, totaling over 300 offensive snaps … Played center, guard and tackle ... Did not play due to injury against Appalachian State or ECU ... Saw his first action of the season during 29 snaps in the win over Arkansas State ... Worked 27 offensive plays with four knockdowns at Marshall and 13 offensive snaps against Clemson ... Graded out 89 percent with a knockdown during 19 offensive snaps in the win over Miami ... Worked 22 plays on offense at Wake Forest ... Posted a 90 percent grade with five knockdowns during 30 snaps against BC ... Tallied five knockdowns in 18 snaps at Duke with an 83 percent grade ... Added two knockdowns at Georgia Tech ... Filled in for 51 snaps at center when Andrew Miller went down with an injury in the second quarter against UNC ... Posted four knockdowns and an 88 percent grade ... Worked 33 snaps at Virginia and had a knockdown ... Had a knockdown block in 34 snaps against Clemson in the ACC Championship Game … Saw action in the Sugar Bowl against Michigan … Had offseason surgery on a torn ACL, which he played with a majority of the season. 2010: Moved into the No. 2 spot at right tackle … Only played in one of the first five games as he recovered from offseason ACL surgery … Got four snaps against East Carolina and three versus Central Michigan … Had two knockdown blocks during 19 offensive snaps against Wake Forest … Played 25 snaps in the Duke game, then did not see action again until working three snaps in the Virginia game … Missed the final two games
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… Had personal-best lifts of 341-pounds in both the clean and push jerk during off-season workouts … Turned in the second-fastest NFL shuttle time (4.39) among the offensive linemen … Got some work at tackle during the spring but spent most of his time at center. 2009: Played in seven games, including three as a starter … Posted 13 knockdown blocks while playing a total of 261 snaps … Collected a pair of knockdown blocks while playing 16 snaps against Marshall … Got a knockdown block while working eight snaps in the Boston College game … Played 15 snaps when starting center Beau Warren was injured … Picked up his first start at East Carolina … Went the distance at center against ECU with three knockdown blocks … Played 66 snaps with three knockdowns at Maryland … Worked a career-high 77 snaps against NC State and collected four knockdowns … With Warren back in the lineup, came in for three reserve snaps at Virginia … Turned in a 500-pound back squat during offseason workouts … Earned 100% Effort Awards for four of the team’s six pre-spring 6 a.m. workouts … Suffered a knee injury near the mid-point of spring practice and underwent reconstructive surgery. 2008: Worked at left tackle while redshirting in the fall … Improved in all four major lifts during the off-season … Moved to center, where he picked up reps during the spring … Was one of four winners of the Dr. Richard Bullock Award, honoring players who showed the most improvement during the spring. High School: Ranked the No. 31 offensive guard in the country by rivals.com for Coach Tommy Pursely … Rated the No. 35 offensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. … Ranked the No. 51 offensive tackle in the country by SuperPrep … Rated the No. 8 prospect in North Carolina by SuperPrep … Ranked the No. 15 player in the state of North Carolina by scout.com … Ranked a “Super Prospect” by CSTV.com’s Tom Lemming … Named first-team all-state by The Associated Press as a senior … Earned all-conference and all-county honors at right tackle his junior year … A four-time Triad 3-A selection … Graded out at 87 percent or higher every game his senior year, helping earn him a trip to the Shrine Bowl. Personal: Michael William Via … Born 4/17/90 in Greensboro, NC … Son of Bob and Mary Via … Graduated with a degree in fisheries science.
76 David Wang Offensive Guard • 6-1 • 286 • r-Jr. Ashburn Va. • Stone Bridge H.S. Slated to start at left guard after an exceptional spring … Is hoping to avoid a repeat of last year when he was named the most improved offensive player of the spring only to suffer a broken foot in the second game of the season … Plays with outstanding technique … A standout in the weight room who has developed into a physical player … Has a chance to play a valuable role for the Hokies this fall. 2011: Played in two games ... Totaled 37 snaps on offense and 12 on special teams for a total of 49 ... Played 29 snaps and graded 89 percent against Appalachian State ... Played eight snaps on offense and two on special teams at ECU before suffering a broken foot … Was given the Coaches’ Award for his exceptional spring. 2010: Played in five games … Saw his first four snaps in the East Carolina game … Got 10 plays in the Central Michigan game … Picked up 19 snaps with a knockdown block against Wake Forest … Posted a knockdown while playing 25 snaps in the Duke game … Played a threesnap series in the Virginia game … Was a Super Iron Hokie during offseason workouts … Turned in a 410-pound bench press and a 440-pound front squat … Topped the offensive linemen with 380-pound clean, a 370-pound push jerk, a 35-inch vertical jump and a 4.29 timing in the NFL
High School: A two-way player for Coach Antonio Moore at Northeastern High School … Also played basketball and ran track … The two-time Defensive Player of the Year in football … Was also a two-time all-area player in both track and football … Rushed for 590 yards with 12 touchdowns and caught six touchdown passes his senior year. Personal: Denzel Jamal Ward … Born 8/13/93 in Southampton, NY … Son of Dawn Brumsey … Enrolled in biological sciences.
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shuttle … Worked in the top spot at left guard in the absence of starter Greg Nosal … Earned the Dr. Richard Bullock Award after showing the most improvement among offensive players during spring workouts. 2009: Bench pressed 400-pounds after reporting in August … Began practice working at right guard … Suffered a shoulder injury in an early practice and underwent surgery … Sat out the season and was redshirted … Returned for off-season workouts and tied for the fourth-best back squat on the team at 530 pounds … Had the top vertical jump among the offensive linemen at 34 inches … Earned 100% Effort Awards for four of the team’s six pre-spring 6 a.m. workouts … Spent spring practice working at left guard. High School: Helped lead Coach Mickey Thompson’s team to a 2007 state title … Ranked the No. 18 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Listed as the No. 44 defensive tackle nationally by ESPN/Scouts, Inc. … Listed as the No. 59 defensive tackle prospect in the nation by Scout. com … Rated the No. 44 defensive tackle prospect in the nation and the No. 23 player in the state by Rivals … Ranked the No. 28 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … A member of SuperPrep’s Mid-Atlantic Team … Named to PrepStar’s All-Atlantic Region Team as a defensive lineman … An honorable mention selection to the All-Met team by The Washington Post … A first-team All-Group AAA selection as an offensive lineman his junior season. Personal: David Wang … Born 10/28/90 in Reston, VA … Son of Robert and Nancy Wang … His parents were both members of the Chinese Olympic team in the 1970s … Brother of former Hokie Ed Wang … Is studying management.
ROSS WARD Defensive Tackle • 6-3 • 303 • r-Fr. Virginia Beach, Va. • Kellam H.S. A young walk-on who currently finds himself behind a group of more experienced players … Needs to concentrate on his work in the strength and conditioning program … Can be counted on for hard work and top effort. 2011: Was redshirted while working on the scout team defense. High School: A two-sport athlete at Floyd E. Kellam High School ... Started for three years for Coach Chris Dewitt playing both tight end and on the defensive line ... A three-time, second-team all-district pick in football ... Served as a team captain as a senior ... Ranked the No. 34 player for the South Hampton Roads by The Virginian Pilot ... Also was a four-year starting center in basketball and was team captain for two years ... Helped Kellam to a 27-1 record, district and regional titles and a berth in the state tournament in 2011 ... Named honorable mention all-district as a senior in basketball. Personal: Rosley E. Ward ... Born on 6/2/93 in Norfolk, VA ... Son of Carroll and Alice Ward … Enrolled in university studies.
36 Chase Williams Linebacker • 6-1 • 224 • r-So. Leesburg, Va. • Loudoun County H.S.
D.J. WARD Linebacker • 5-11 • 227 • r-Fr. Elizabeth City, N.C. • Northeastern H.S.
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A walk-on with potential … Picked up some extra reps in the spring due to injuries at the linebacker spots … Works hard and plays hard … Provides extra depth at the mike position. 2011: Worked at mike linebacker while redshirting during the fall … Bench pressed 350 pounds during off-season testing … Had two tackles twice during spring scrimmages.
Was slated to see some time at mike linebacker during the spring but ended up taking all the starting reps at the backer position while starter Tariq Edwards recovered from leg surgery … Stepped in and improved every day … Is a player the coaches trust … Gives you his best … Is working to be more explosive off the edge … Will give the Hokies quality depth with Edwards returning in the fall. 2011: Played in all 14 games, mostly on special teams ... Played 13 snaps on defense and 171 on special teams ... Had a tackle in first collegiate action against Appalachian State ... Assisted on a tackle while seeing action for 12 special teams plays at ECU ... Worked 11 special teams plays in the win over Arkansas State ... Saw action on 13 special teams plays at Marshall and five against Clemson ... Picked up a solo tackle on special teams in the win over Miami ... Worked 18 special teams snaps at Wake
Forest ... Made an unassisted tackle on coverage against BC ... Had two tackles on coverage at Duke ... Returned a kickoff 14 yards at Georgia Tech ... Notched two solo tackles on special teams against UNC ... Registered two more tackles on special teams at Virginia ... Worked 15 snaps on coverage in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson. 2010: Was redshirted after being slowed by a hamstring injury during the preseason … Worked mainly at the backer spot but got a brief look at mike linebacker … Had the third best NFL shuttle (4.37) among the inside linebackers during off-season workouts … Spent six spring practices at backer, then moved to the mike spot … Had three tackles and a hurry in Tech’s third spring scrimmage … Intercepted a pass in scrimmage four. 2009: Came to Tech in January directly from high school … Was limited during winter workouts by a knee injury from his high school season … Was in on six tackles during the team’s first major scrimmage of the spring … Had a sack and a fumble recovery in another scrimmage … Posted four tackles, including two for losses, in the Maroon-White game. High School: Named first-team all-state by The Associated Press and the VHSCA for the Group AA level … A first-team All-Met selection by The Washington Post … Posted 173 tackles as a senior for Coach Todd Hill at Loudoun County, including 24 for loss and 11 sacks … Also had 12 forced fumbles … Had 163 tackles on defense as a junior … Also had 36 catches for 481 yards … Finished his career with 27 straight double-digit tackling performances … A postseason SuperPrep All-American … Rated the No. 11 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Listed as the No. 12 inside linebacker in the country and the No. 13 player in the state by Rivals … Ranked the No. 23 middle linebacker in the country and the No. 21 player in the state by Scout.com … Listed as the No. 78 athlete in the country by ESPN/Scouts Inc. … Ranked as the No. 12 player on the Virginia 37 by SuperPrep. Personal: Chase Christopher Williams … Born 10/16/91 in Houston, TX … Son of Gregg and Leigh Ann Williams … Enrolled in management. Tackles 2011
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66 Tyrel Wilson Defensive End • 6-1 • 220 • r-Jr. Hampton, Va. • Hampton H.S.
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Played a key role in the defense’s success last season … Stepped in and started two games when needed … Not the biggest guy, but will beat people with his toughness, speed and quickness … An Iron Hokie in the weight room … Battled through a hamstring injury during the spring … Will need a good summer preparation as he prepares to challenge for playing time again in August. 2011: Played in all 14 games, starting two ... Played 326 snaps on defense and 53 on special teams ... Had 29 tackles, including three tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks, along with eight quarterback hurries on the season ... Was in on four tackles, including two solo and 1/2 a tackle for loss against Appalachian State ... Had three tackles, including two solo at ECU ... Credited with a hurry in 22 defensive snaps in the win over Arkansas State ... Recorded three tackles on 16 defensive snaps while also working six plays on special teams at Marshall ... Was in for six snaps at defensive end against Clemson ... Stepped in at defensive end in the Miami game after James Gayle went out with an injury in the first quarter ... Had a team-high four QB hurries and two tackles during 50 defensive snaps ... Made first career start at Wake Forest game and racked up five tackles, including a sack for nine lost yards ... Worked 51 snaps against BC and had
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Tyrell Wilson
two tackles, along with three QB hurries ... Worked seven plays on defense and three on special teams at Duke ... Started at defensive end at Georgia Tech and had seven tackles to along with 1.5 sacks for 14 lost yards ... Saw brief action at defensive end against UNC ... Tallied three tackles in 16 total plays at Virginia ... Worked 15 total plays against Clemson in the ACC Championship Game, including six at end … Tied for the top front squat among the defensive ends at 440 pounds. 2010: Played in every game … Started on the kickoff team … Also worked at defensive end … Picked up a tackle on kickoff coverage against JMU … Had eight special team plays versus ECU and six at Boston College … Picked up seven plays on special teams in the NC State game and nine against Wake Forest … Had three plays at end and nine on special teams against Duke … Collected a tackle on coverage in the Virginia game … Picked up another one against Florida State in the ACC title game … Had a 405-pound front squat … Had a pair of tackles in each of the team’s first two spring scrimmages and a sack in the third … Was also in on a sack during the Maroon-White game. 2009: Did not join the team until school started due to an injury … Was sidelined all fall and redshirted … Went through off-season workouts … Posted a 450-pound back squat … Got some work at both end positions during spring practice … Had two tackles during one spring scrimmage and a quarterback sack in another … Posted five tackles, a sack and forced a fumble during the Maroon-White game. High School: A top player for Coach Mike Smith … Rated the No. 45 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked the No. 61 inside linebacker prospect nationally by Rivals … Ranked the No. 45 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … A member of SuperPrep’s Mid-Atlantic Team … Named to PrepStar’s All-Atlantic Region Team as a linebacker … A first-team All-Group AAA selection by the Associated Press as a linebacker his senior season … A first-team member of The Daily Press Football AllStars team … A first-team All-Group AAA selection by the Virginia High School Coaches Association his junior season. Personal: Tyrel Demonte Wilson … Born 1/29/90 … Son of James and Shari Wilson … His dad played football at the University of Tennessee … Enrolled in sociology. Tackles 2010 2011 Career
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2012 recruiting class woody baron Defensive End • 6-2 • 258 Nashville, Tenn. • Brentwood Academy A two-time first-team all-state selection by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for Coach Ralph Potter at Brentwood Academy … A finalist for Tennessee Mr. Football as a senior after recording 40 tackles, including 15 for a loss, and eight sacks despite being slowed with a knee injury … Named to the All-Midstate first team by The Tennessean following his senior season … A Division II-AA Mr. Football Lineman finalist following both his junior and senior seasons … Tallied 50 tackles, including 31 for loss and 17 sacks as a junior … Ranked as the No. 40 strongside defensive end in the country and the No. 17 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 19 prospect in Tennessee by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 20 player in the state in Tennessee by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 55 defensive end in the country, the No. 226 player in his region and the No. 14 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation … Listed as the No. 91 defensive end in the country by Scout. Personal: William Dennis Baron … Born 8/8/93 in Chicago … Son of William Laboy and Jessica Baron … Has an older brother and a younger brother … The nephew of former Tech defensive tackle Jim Baron … Major is undecided.
Joel Caleb Wide Receiver • 6-3 • 205 midlothian, Va. • Clover Hill H.S. An ESPNU 150 member for Coach Sean O’Hare at Clover Hill High … A SuperPrep and PrepStar All-American … A member of the PrepStar Dream Team … A National Underclassmen Combine East Regional Honorable Mention All-America selection … Played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl … A second-team Group AAA all-state selection at quarterback by the Virginia High School Coaches Association … A first-team All-Met selection at defensive back by The Richmond Times-Dispatch … Played six different positions … As a quarterback, rushed for 747 yards and 12 touchdowns and threw for 846 yards and seven touchdowns … Season was shortened by a knee injury … A member of the National Underclassmen Combine preseason East Regional Second-Team All-American Team … Passed for 1,343 yards and 20 touchdowns and also picked up 843 yards and scored eight more times with his feet as a junior … Ranked as the No. 52 overall player in the country and the No. 5 “athlete” in the country by PrepStar … Listed as the No. 84 overall prospect in the country, the No. 7 “athlete” in the country and the No. 3 prospect in Virginia by Rivals … Rated the No. 2 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 4 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 160 player in the country overall, the No. 21 wide receiver in the country and the No. 4 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 204 overall player in the country and the No. 31 wide receiver in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 83 overall prospect in the country, the No. 9 “athlete” in the country, the No. 10 player in his region and the No. 1 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation … Ranked as the No. 40 overall prospect in the country and the No. 4 “athlete” in the country by Tom Lemming on MaxPreps. Personal: Joel Xavier Caleb … Born 2/21/94 in Richmond, VA … Son of Keven Caleb and Annette Bailey … Has three older brothers and an older sister … One older brother, Brandon, played football at Oklahoma … Contemplated major is graphic design or sports management.
Linebacker • 6-3 • 200 Richmond, Va. • L.C. Bird H.S. A member of the PrepStar Dream Team and All-America squad for Coach David Bedwell at L.C. Bird High … A first-team Group AAA all-state selection
Augie Conte Offensive Line • 6-4 • 265 Richmond, Va. • Blessed Sacrament Huguenot H.S. A member of the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region squad for Coach Mike Henderson at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot High … A first-team Virginia Independent Schools Division IV all-state selection as an offensive lineman his junior and senior seasons … Also a first-team all-state selection as a defensive lineman as a senior … A first-team All-Met selection at offensive tackle by The Richmond Times-Dispatch as a senior (honorable mention as a junior) … Cleared the way for the Knights’ run-first offense, which carried the ball for more than 2,300 yards his senior year … BSH running backs went to his side about 80 percent of the time … Had 49 tackles on defense … Listed as the No. 54 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 14 prospect in Virginia by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 64 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 26 player in his state by 247Sports … Rated the No. 36 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 37 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 113 offensive tackle in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 142 offensive tackle in the country, the No. 172 player in his region and the No. 37 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation. Personal: Joseph August Conte … Born 6/12/93 in Richmond, VA … Son of Tony and Mary Alice Conte … Father played lacrosse at Hampden-Sydney … Grandfather attended Virginia Tech … Contemplated major is physical therapy.
Seth Dooley Defensive End • 6-5 • 230 Salem, Va. • Glenvar H.S. A member of the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region squad for Coach Kevin Clifford at Glenvar High … A second-team Group A all-state selection at linebacker by VirginiaPreps … A first-team All-Timesland selection by The Roanoke Times as a linebacker … Led Glenvar to its second playoff berth since 1992 with 93 solo tackles, including 22 tackles for loss and four sacks … Named first-team All-Three Rivers District and All-Region C … Led his team in rushing with 782 yards and 11 touchdowns … Registered 90 tackles, including 28.5 for a loss, his junior season … Also had 8.5 sacks as a junior … Listed as the No. 28 prospect in Virginia by Rivals … Rated the No. 27 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 26 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 69 weakside defensive end in the country and the No. 36 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 204 defensive
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by the Virginia High School Coaches Association … A second-team Group AAA all-state selection at linebacker by VirginiaPreps … A first-team All-Met selection at linebacker by The Richmond Times-Dispatch as a senior … A fouryear starter on defense … Picked up 98 tackles as a senior, including 19 tackles for loss and 14 sacks … Was named Dominion District player of the year and was a repeat first-team All-Metro pick … Recorded 98 tackles, including 19 for a loss, and 14 sacks in his junior season … Also caused three fumbles and recovered two as a junior … A three-time first-team All-Dominion District and All-Central Region selection … Was the Dominion District defensive player of the year as a junior …Ranked as the No. 134 overall player in the country and the No. 13 outside linebacker in the country by PrepStar … Ranked as the No. 187 player in the country overall, the No. 20 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 5 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 162 overall prospect in the country, the No. 13 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 6 prospect in Virginia by Rivals … Rated the No. 14 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 15 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 68 middle linebacker in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 69 outside linebacker in the country, the No. 76 player in his region and the No. 14 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation. Personal: Deontae Antoine Clarke … Born 8/31/92 in Richmond, VA … Son of Keith and Deborah Dixon … Has three older brothers … Major is undecided.
2012 recruiting class end in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 118 defensive end in the country, the No. 132 player in his region and the No. 24 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation. Personal: Seth Hunter Dooley … Born 12/19/92 in Roanoke, VA … Son of Hugh and Monique Dooley … Has two older brothers … Contemplated major is agriculture or forestry.
Trey Edmunds
Desmond Frye
Tailback/Outside Linebacker • 6-2 • 200 Danville, Va. • Dan River H.S.
Defensive Back • 6-2 • 175 Chester, Va. • Thomas Dale H.S.
A Parade All-American as a running back for Coach Ferrell Edmunds at Dan River High … A SuperPrep and PrepStar All-American … Named the Group A Offensive Player of the Year by VirginiaPreps … Also a first-team Group A allstate selection at running back by VirginiaPreps … Named the 2011 Danville Register & Bee All-Metro football offensive player of the year … Rushed for 2,596 yards and 33 touchdowns on 283 carries, accounting for 61.5 percent of Dan River’s offense … Recorded 143 tackles (59 solo) and two sacks as a senior … Also had four interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery as a senior … Rushed for 1,324 yards on 169 carries as a junior, scoring 13 touchdowns … Recorded 124 tackles, 8.5 sacks and four forced fumbles as a junior … Won a 200-meter dash state title in track and scored over 1,000 career points for his basketball team … Listed as the No. 217 overall prospect in the country, the No. 16 outside linebacker and the No. 9 prospect in Virginia by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 17 outside linebacker in the country by PrepStar … Rated the No. 8 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 6 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 40 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 11 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 42 middle linebacker in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 68 “athlete” in the country, the No. 83 player in his region and the No. 17 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation. Personal: Ferrell Edmunds III … Goes by “Trey” … Born 12/30/94 in Danville, VA … Son of Ferrell, Jr. and Felecia Edmunds … Father was an NFL Pro Bowl tight end … Has two younger brothers … Contemplated major is business management.
Ken Ekanem Defensive End • 6-3 • 240 Centreville, Va. • Centreville H.S.
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as the No. 196 overall prospect in the country and the No. 19 defensive end in the country by Tom Lemming on MaxPreps … Listed as the No. 202 player in the country and the No. 25 defensive end in the country by Scout. Personal: Kenneth Ime Ekanem … Born 4/8/94 in Centreville, VA … Son of Ime and Mary Ekanem … Has an older brother and an older sister … Contemplated major is business management.
A SuperPrep and PrepStar All-American for Coach Chris Haddock at Centreville High … A National Underclassmen Combine East Regional Second-Team AllAmerica selection … Named the Group AAA Defensive Player of the Year by VirginiaPreps … Also a first-team Group AAA all-state selection at defensive line by VirginiaPreps … The Co-Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team all-state selection at the Group AAA level by the Virginia High School Coaches Association … The Northern Region Player of the Year … A two-time All-Met selection by The Washington Post … Made the first team his senior year as a defensive lineman … Led Centreville to the Virginia Group AAA Division 6 title game … Racked up 72 tackles his senior year, including 18 sacks, to go along with 32 quarterback pressures … Also caught eight touchdown passes … Had a 4.5-sack performance in the state semifinals against Hermitage … Tore his ACL and meniscus in the state title game and underwent surgery in late December, 2011 … A member of the National Underclassmen Combine preseason East Regional Second-Team All-American Team … Ranked as the No. 197 player in the country overall, the No. 13 weakside defensive end in the country and the No. 7 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 209 overall prospect in the country, the No. 15 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 8 prospect in Virginia by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 18 outside linebacker in the country by PrepStar … Rated the No. 4 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 2 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 23 defensive end in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 17 outside linebacker in the country, the No. 27 player in his region and the No. 5 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation … Ranked
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A National Underclassmen Combine East Regional First-Team All-America selection for Coach Kevin Tucker at Thomas Dale High … A first-team AllMet selection at defensive back by The Richmond Times-Dispatch as a senior … Finished with 91 tackles (46 solo) and three interceptions his senior season, returning two for touchdowns in the same game … Also caught 16 passes as a receiver for 420 yards his senior year … Was the Central District’s defensive player of the year … A first-team All-Central District choice both as a receiver and a defensive back … A second-team All-Central Region selection as both a wide receiver and defensive back … A member of the National Underclassmen Combine preseason East Regional Second-Team All-American Team … Registered 510 yards receiving and six touchdowns his junior season as a receiver … Collected 50 tackles and had three interceptions from his safety position as a junior … Ranked as the No. 23 safety in the country and the No. 14 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 21 prospect in Virginia by Rivals … Rated the No. 18 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 21 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 93 wide receiver in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 116 wide receiver in the country, the No. 113 player in his region and the No. 23 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation. Personal: Desmond Tyler Frye … Born 3/30/94 in Newark, DE … Son of Clinton and Allison Frye … Has two older sisters and an older brother … One of his older sisters (Alyssa) plays basketball at the College of Charleston … Major is undecided.
Der’Woun Greene Wide Receiver • 5-11 • 175 Portsmouth, Va. • Woodrow Wilson H.S. A member of the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region squad for Coach Curtis Williams at Woodrow Wilson High … A two-time first-team All-Eastern District choice as a defensive back … As a senior, passed for 1,035 yards and eight touchdowns … Also had 395 rushing yards and four scores … On defense, recorded 32 tackles, four forced fumbles and had three fumble recoveries … Listed as the No. 24 safety in the country and the No. 13 prospect in Virginia by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 38 “athlete” in the country and the No. 17 player in his state by 247Sports … Rated the No. 25 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 25 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 114 safety in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 60 “athlete” in the country, the No. 79 player in his region and the No. 15 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation. Personal: Der’Woun T. Greene … Born 6/13/94 in Portsmouth, VA … Son of Derwood Greene and Latasha Sallee-Brown … Has three younger brothers and two younger sisters … Contemplated major is mechanical engineering or physical education.
Drew Harris Tailback • 6-1 • 220 Downingtown, Pa. • Downingtown East H.S. A SuperPrep and PrepStar All-American for Coach Mike Matta at Downingtown East High … A member of the National Underclassmen Combine preseason
East Regional Second-Team All-American Team … Rushed for 617 yards on 104 carries and scored nine touchdowns as a senior before going down for the season with a knee injury … As a junior, carried the ball 227 times for 1,960 yards and 28 touchdowns and was first-team all-league, all-conference and all-state Class AAAA … Was also the Ches-Mont League Player of the Year … A first-team choice to The Daily Local’s all-area team as tailback his junior season … As a sophom*ore, carried the ball 306 times for 2,010 yards and 30 touchdowns and was named first-team all-state for Class AAAA … Rushed for 4,977 yards and 36 touchdowns in his career … Ranked as the No. 125 player in the country overall, the No. 9 running back in the country and the No. 3 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 22 running back in the country and the No. 11 prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 5 player in the state of Pennsylvania by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 247 overall player in the country and the No. 26 running back in the nation by Scout … Ranked as the No. 19 running back in the country, the No. 43 player in his region and the No. 13 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation … Ranked as the No. 147 overall prospect in the country and the No. 6 “Big Back” in the country by Tom Lemming on MaxPreps. Personal: Drew Scott Harris, Jr. … Born 8/27/93 in Jacksonville, FL … Son of Drew and Donnetta Harris … Has an older sister and a younger sister … Contemplated major is sociology or psychology.
Mark Irick Wide Receiver • 6-4 • 185 St. Matthews, S.C. • Calhoun County H.S. A member of the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region squad for Coach Walt Wilson at Calhoun County High … A first-team All-Division I-A all-state selection as a receiver his senior season … Caught 38 passes for 880 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior … The Times and Democrat Elite 11 selection as a junior … A third-team all-area choice as a junior … Ranked as the No. 23 player in the state of South Carolina by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 24 prospect in South Carolina by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 74 wide receiver in the country, the No. 249 player in his region and the No. 23 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation … Listed as the No. 159 wide receiver in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 138 wide receiver in the country and the No. 23 player in his state by 247Sports … Rated as the No. 24 player in the state of South Carolina by The Charlotte Observer after his senior year. Personal: Mark Anthony Irick … Born 7/15/93 in Orangeburg, SC … Son of Mark and Millie Irick … Has a younger sister … Contemplated major is computer science or engineering.
Dakota Jackson Tight End • 6-3 • 250 Roanoke, Va. • Northside H.S.
Jarontay Jones Defensive End • 6-2 • 240 Lithonia, Ga. • Stephenson H.S. A PrepStar All-American for Coach Ron Gartrell at Stephenson High … A member of the Super 11 squad by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution … A member of the All-Met team as a defensive lineman by The Atlanta JournalConstitution … Tallied 115 tackles, including 22 for a loss, and 14.5 sacks his senior season … A first-team Class AAAAA selection his junior and senior seasons as a defensive lineman … Recorded 90 tackles, including 20 for a loss, and 13 sacks as a junior … Ranked as the No. 19 weakside defensive end in the country and the No. 25 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 23 weakside defensive end in the country and the No. 26 prospect in Georgia by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 41 player in the state of Georgia by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 60 defensive end in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 63 defensive end in the country, the No. 259 player in his region and the No. 60 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation … Ranked as the No. 131 overall prospect in the country and the No. 24 defensive end in the country by Tom Lemming on MaxPreps. Personal: Jarontay D. Jones … Born 3/31/94 in Flint, MI … Son of Ivan Dawson and Sherry Daniels … Has an older brother and an older sister, as well as a younger brother and sister … Major is undecided.
Chris Mangus Tailback • 6-0 • 180 Raleigh, N.C. • Broughton H.S. A member of the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region squad for Coach Chris Martin at Broughton High … Rushed for 1,658 yards and 28 touchdowns his senior season … Averaged 150.7 yards rushing per game as a senior … Rushed for 1,312 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior … As a junior, was the CAP Eight Conference Offensive Player of the Year and earned first-team all-conference honors … Had 1,184 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns his sophom*ore season … Ranked the No. 25 wingback in the country by Tom Lemming on MaxPreps … Listed as the No. 30 running back in the country and the No. 21 prospect in North Carolina by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 32 running back in the country and the No. 20 player in his state by 247Sports … Ranked as the No. 34 player in the state of North Carolina by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 46 running back in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 47 running back in the country, the No. 456 player in his region and the No. 44 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation … Rated the No. 18 player in the state of North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer following his senior season … Participated in track, competing in many of the sprints. Personal: Christopher Jamal Mangus … Born 12/2/93 in Raleigh, NC … Son of Andrea Mangus … Major is undecided.
Dahman McKinnon Outside Linebacker • 6-1 • 210 Hope Mills, N.C. • South View H.S. A member of the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region squad for Coach Robert Ledford at South View High … Selected to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas … Named the All-Mid-South 4-A Conference defensive player of the year as a senior … Recorded 155 tackles his senior season … Tallied 144 tackles, five sacks and two interceptions as a junior … Earned All-Mid-South 4-A Conference honors as a defensive back his junior year … Registered 88 tackles and two interceptions as a sophom*ore … Left high school holding the school record for career tackles with 389 … Listed as the No. 38 safety in the country by Scout … Listed as the No. 57 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 24 prospect in North Carolina by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 59 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 23 player in his state by
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A National Underclassmen Combine East Regional honorable mention AllAmerica selection for Coach Burt Torrence at Northside High … A member of the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region squad … A first-team Group AA all-state selection at tight end by the Virginia High School Coaches Association … A second-team Group AA all-state selection at tight end by VirginiaPreps … A first-team All-Timesland selection by The Roanoke Times as a tight end … A first-team All-Region III pick for his 11-1 team … Caught 22 passes for 360 yards, including a game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter against Hidden Valley … Also started at defensive end … Hauled in 18 passes for 343 yards and four touchdowns his junior season … Also had 14 tackles for a loss and 5.5 sacks his junior year … A first-team All-Group AA tight end his junior season by The Associated Press and the Virginia High School Coaches Association … Listed as the No. 17 prospect in Virginia by Rivals … Rated the No. 22 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 20 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 21 tight end in the country and the No. 25 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 42 tight end in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 32 tight end in the country, the No. 86 player in his region and the No. 18 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation.
Personal: Dakota Cole Jackson … Born 10/5/93 in Roanoke, VA … Son of Rodger and Gayle Jackson … Contemplated major is business management or finance.
2012 recruiting class 247Sports … Ranked as the No. 36 player in the state of North Carolina by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 67 outside linebacker in the country, the No. 284 player in his region and the No. 23 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation … Rated the No. 23 player in the state of North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer following his senior season. Personal: Dahman Jae McKinnon … Born 10/20/93 in Fort Knox, KY … Son of Rahman and Anna McKinnon … Has a younger brother and a younger sister … Contemplated major is engineering or biochemistry.
Brenden Motley Quarterback • 6-3 • 195 Christiansburg, Va. • Christiansburg H.S. A member of the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region squad for Coach Tim Cromer at Christiansburg High … A first-team Group AA all-state selection at defensive back by VirginiaPreps and and a first-team utility selection by the Virginia High School Coaches Association … A first-team All-Timesland selection by The Roanoke Times as a senior as a utility player … Passed for 951 yards and 12 touchdowns his final year … Ran for 646 yards and 13 scores with four alone coming in the Region IV Division 4 final … Blocked a punt in state semifinal win at Broadway … Had 17 tackles and forced a fumble in state final vs. Briar Woods … Completed 50 of 93 passes for 982 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior … Rushed for eight touchdowns as well his junior season … Led Christiansburg to the Group AA Division 4 championship game appearance as a senior … Also led the Blue Demons to the state semifinals as a junior … Rated the No. 16 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 16 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 50 “athlete” in the country and the No. 22 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 20 prospect in Virginia by Rivals … Listed as the No. 80 quarterback in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 105 “athlete” in the country, the No. 141 player in his region and the No. 26 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation. Personal: Brenden Curtis Motley … Born 6/17/94 in Radford, VA … Son of Andre and Brenda Motley … Has an older sister, Daniella, who plays basketball at Wofford … The nephew of former Tech wide receiver Donald Wayne Snell … Contemplated major is business.
Donovan Riley Defensive Back • 6-0 • 190 Reistertown, Md. • Baltimore Poly
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A member of the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region squad for Coach Roger Wrenn at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute … Selected to play in the Chesapeake Bowl for the South (all stars from Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia) against the North (all stars from Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania) … Recorded 48 tackles (18 solo) and five interceptions his senior season … Was a first-team Baltimore Sun All-Met defensive back as a senior … Was a consensus all-state selection … Caught 18 passes for 340 yards and five touchdowns as a receiver his senior year … A first-team big school all-state selection as a defensive back following his senior season … As a junior, had 46 tackles and six interceptions as a defensive back, and offensively, caught 43 passes for 900 yards and six touchdowns … Also returned two punts for touchdowns as a junior … Had 16 career interceptions and 14 career touchdowns … Was a second-team Baltimore Sun All-Met player as a junior … Listed as the No. 22 prospect in Maryland by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 20 player in the Maryland/D.C. area by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 78 safety in the country and the No. 24 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 142 safety in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 58 safety in the country, the No. 142 player in his region and the No. 22 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation. Personal: Donovan Riley … Born 12/14/93 in Baltimore, MD … Son of Reginald Riley and Leslie Byrd … Has a younger sister … Major is undecided.
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Alston Smith Defensive Line • 6-3 • 270 Virginia Beach, Va. • Cox H.S. A member of the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region squad for Coach Bill Stachelski at Frank W. Cox High … A second-team All-Eastern Region selection as a defensive lineman as a senior … Also, a first-team All-Beach District choice as a senior … Recorded 42 tackles, including 13 for loss and four sacks, along with two fumble recoveries as a senior … Missed two games with an injury … Tallied 30 tackles, including four for a loss and six sacks as a junior … Listed as the No. 24 prospect in Virginia by Rivals … Rated the No. 25 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 30 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 88 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 34 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 117 defensive tackle in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 91 defensive tackle in the country, the No. 158 player in his region and the No. 31 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation. Personal: Alston Bernard Smith … Born 2/28/94 in Norfolk, VA … Son of Bruce and Carmen Smith … Father is a former Hokie defensive lineman and NFL Hall of Famer … Contemplated major is business technology or philosophy or pre-law.
Thomas Smith Wide Receiver • 6-4 • 200 Williamsburg, Va. • Lafayette H.S. A first-team Group AA all-state selection at wide receiver by VirginiaPreps for Coach Andy Linn at Lafayette High … Also named a first-team Group AA all-state selection by the Virginia High School Coaches Association … Named a Newport News Daily Press All-Star as a returner … Hauled in 36 passes for 843 yards and 13 touchdowns his senior season … Scored 17 touchdowns as a senior, including a punt and kickoff return for a score … A first-team All-Bay Rivers District selection at receiver after his senior season … Also a first-team all-district selection as a kick returner and a second-team selection as a defensive back … Caught 27 passes for 558 yards as a junior despite not playing receiver for nearly three games because of a broken hand … Rated the No. 24 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 29 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 186 wide receiver in the country and the No. 39 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 213 wide receiver in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 71 tight end in the country, the No. 167 player in his region and the No. 35 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation. Personal: Thomas Isaiah Domonique Smith … Born 10/19/94 in Richmond, VA … Son of Thomas and Denise Smith … Has lived in seven different places because of his father’s military career … Has a younger brother … Contemplated major is human development.
Joshua Stanford Wide Receiver • 6-1 • 180 Lithonia, Ga. • Martin Luther King H.S. As a senior, caught 56 passes for 1,018 yards for Coach Michael Carson at Martin Luther King High … Had 12 touchdowns, 11 receiving and one on a return … A first-team Group 2AAAAA all-region selection … Played his senior year at Martin Luther King High after transferring from Duluth High … Ranked as the No. 52 wide receiver in the country, the No. 173 player in his region and the No. 39 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation … Ranked as the No. 193 wide receiver in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 280 wide receiver in the country and the No. 138 player in his state by 247Sports. Personal: Joshua G. Stanford … Born 7/25/94 in Toronto, Ontario … Son
of Michael and June Stanford … Has an older brother … Family still lives in Toronto … Contemplated major is business.
Adam Taraschke Offensive Line • 6-5 • 270 Fredericksburg, Va. • Riverbend H.S. A member of the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region squad for Coach Todd Campbell at Riverbend High … A first-team All-Commonwealth District selection as an offensive lineman as a senior … Named first-team all-Fredericksburg area by The Free Lance-Star … Rated the No. 35 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 38 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 94 offensive tackle in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 138 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 48 player in his state by 247Sports … Ranked as the No. 158 offensive tackle in the country, the No. 229 player in his region and the No. 46 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation. Personal: Adam V. Taraschke … Born 9/15/93 in Bethesda, MD … Son of John and Chris Taraschke … Has a younger brother and two younger sisters … Contemplated major is business.
Davion Tookes Defensive Back • 5-11 • 165 Fairburn, Ga. • Creekside H.S. A member of the All-Met team as a defensive back by The Atlanta JournalConstitution for Coach J.T. White at Creekside High … Finished with 55 tackles and had 14 pass break-ups as a senior … Also blocked six punts his senior season … Had three interceptions as a junior – and returned all three for a touchdown … Listed as the No. 25 cornerback in the country and the No. 34 prospect in Georgia by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 42 player in the state of Georgia by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 57 cornerback in the country and the No. 59 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 66 cornerback in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 40 cornerback in the country, the No. 352 player in his region and the No. 78 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation. Personal: Davion Cortez Tookes … Born 10/12/93 in Atlanta … Son of Anthony Harris and Shun Tookes-Harris … Has an older sister, a younger sister and four younger brothers … Contemplated major is psychology.
Devin Vandyke Linebacker • 6-0 • 205 Lorton, Va. • South County H.S.
Offensive Line • 6-2 • 260 Glenmoore, Pa. • Downingtown East H.S. A member of the PrepStar All-East Region squad for Coach Mike Matta at Downingtown East High … A first-team choice to The Daily Local’s all-area team as an offensive lineman his senior season … Ranked as the No. 32 player in the state of Pennsylvania by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 73 offensive guard in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 62 offensive guard in the country, the No. 106 player in his region and the No. 32 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation … Ranked as the No. 88 offensive guard in the country and the No. 52 player in his state by 247Sports. Personal: Jack Stefon Willenbrock … Born 2/10/94 in West Chester, PA … Son of Pete and Stephanie Willenbrock … Has a younger sister and an older brother … Contemplated major is business.
Nigel Williams Defensive Line • 6-3 • 270 Richmond, Va. • Benedictine H.S. A member of the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region squad for Coach Greg Lilly at Benedictine High … A first-team Virginia Independent School Division I allstate selection as a defensive lineman following both his junior and senior seasons … Also a first-team All VIS Division I choice as a tight end his senior year … A first-team All-Met selection at tight end by The Richmond Times-Dispatch as a senior … Was used as an H-back, fullback and tight end in the running game … Had 13 receptions for 169 yards and two scores … On defense, had 57 tackles (34 solo), including 20.5 for loss and eight sacks … Recorded 17.5 tackles for a loss and 6.5 sacks as a junior … Also caught 15 passes for 236 yards from his tight end position as a junior … Ranked as the No. 35 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 16 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 49 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 15 prospect in Virginia by Rivals … Rated the No. 11 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ranked as the No. 12 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … Listed as the No. 82 defensive tackle in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 100 defensive end in the country, the No. 110 player in his region and the No. 22 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation. Personal: Nigel L. Williams … Born 12/20/93 in Richmond, VA … Son of Lamar and Charlene Williams … Has two younger brothers … Contemplated major is engineering or management.
Jerome Wright Tailback • 6-1 • 220 Richmond, Va. • Highland Springs H.S. A member of the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region squad for Coach Loren Johnson at Highland Springs High … Named the “Sleeper of the Year” in the state of Virginia by The Roanoke Times … Ran for 607 yards and 15 touchdowns this season, with a 13.0-yard rushing average as a senior … Had 37 tackles, two sacks and an interception on defense his senior season … An honorable mention All-Met selection at running back by The Richmond Times-Dispatch as a senior … A first-team All-Capital District selection as a senior … Listed as the No. 29 prospect in Virginia by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 35 player in the state of Virginia by SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 41 running back in the country, the No. 93 player in his region and the No. 21 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation … Ranked as the No. 90 “athlete” in the country and the No. 33 player in his state by 247Sports. Personal: Jerome Elex Wright … Born 1/30/94 in Richmond, VA … Son of Jerome and Sonya Wright … Has a younger sister … Contemplated major is communications or sports medicine.
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A member of the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region squad for Coach Pete Bendorf at South County High … A first-team Group AAA all-state selection at linebacker by both VirginiaPreps and the Virginia High School Coaches Association … A first-team All-Met selection his senior year by The Washington Post … Had 96 tackles, including 15.5 for loss and 4.5 sacks, to go along with three forced fumbles as his team made it to Virginia Group AAA Division 5 final … The Patriot District defensive player of the year as a senior … A firstteam All-Patriot District and All-Northern Region choice as a linebacker his senior season … Finished with 92 tackles as a junior … Listed as the No. 41 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 11 prospect in Virginia by Rivals … Rated the No. 13 prospect in Virginia by both The Roanoke Times and SuperPrep … Ranked as the No. 45 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 12 player in his state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 66 outside linebacker in the country by Scout … Ranked as the No. 35 outside linebacker in the country, the No. 44 player in his region and the No. 7 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting Nation. Personal: Devin K. Vandyke … Born 3/12/94 in Fairfax, VA … Son of James Vandyke and Gifty Addy … Has an older brother, Ronny, who plays football for the Hokies, as well as an older sister and a younger sister … Contemplated major is criminal justice, business management or pre-law.
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Walk-ons at Virginia Tech From walk-on to NFL draftee. Sound improbable? Not at Virginia Tech, where it’s happened numerous times. Take John Engelberger for example. The San Francisco 49ers selected Engelberger as the 35th overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft. Engelberger, who arrived in Blacksburg as a walk-on in 1995, was following in the footsteps of tight end John Burke, who graduated from Tech’s walk-on program as a fourth-round draft pick of the New England Patriots in 1994. Six years ago, Will Montgomery was taken by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round and ended up starting four games at offensive guard as a rookie and almost every game for the Washington Redskins each of the past two seasons. And in April of 2010, Cody Grimm completed his fairy tale story by being selected in the seventh round by Tampa Bay. He arrived at Tech as an undersized walk-on who played special teams for three years, earning a scholarship along the way for his hard work. But he had a breakout senior season, one in which he earned All-America honors and caught the eyes of NFL scouts in the end. He has started several games at safety for the Bucs in his first two seasons, returning an interception for a touchdown. Walk-on players are an important part of Virginia Tech football. With scholarship reductions, not all high school football players earn scholarships to compete in college. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t an opportunity for those individuals, especially at Virginia Tech, where walk-on athletes have a history of contributing. The walk-ons at Virginia Tech are treated in the same first-class manner as the rest of the squad. Former walk-ons have eventually earned scholarships, earned starting positions, gained all-conference and All-America honors and some eventually played pro football. “The important thing for a walk-on is to know he’s going to be given a chance,” Tech head coach Frank Beamer said. “The way you track that is to look at programs around the country to see how many scholarships are given to walk-ons. “We’re one of the top two or three programs in the country in that category.
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So for a guy who’s interested in walking on, there’s not a better place than right here at Virginia Tech. We give people a chance and we treat them the same as everybody else.” Engelberger was a recruited walk-on, meaning he was invited to try out for the team. He arrived in Blacksburg in 1995 as a 6-foot-4, 210-pound tight end and got into the weight room, transforming his body into that of a bigtime college football player. After his redshirt year, he earned a scholarship for his tireless work ethic. Thanks to endless hours of work on the practice field and in the weight room, Engelberger finished his career as one of the best defensive ends in Tech history. His dedication to the game paid off as he played nine years in the NFL as a starting defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos. Burke walked on in 1989 and eventually earned a starting position for the Hokies. He was a four-year letterman at Virginia Tech (1990-93) where he caught 21 passes for 303 yards and two touchdowns. Burke was drafted by the New England Patriots in 1994 and was a member of the Patriots’ 1997 Super Bowl XXXI team. He also saw action with the New York Jets, San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders. Burke, Engelberger, Grimm and Montgomery aren’t the only Hokies to excel in the walk-on program. Tech had five walk-on players start or see playing time in the 1996 Orange Bowl against Nebraska. All five of those former walkons earned scholarships and paid big dividends for Tech in the 1996 season. None of these players would have lived their dream and reached their potential if Virginia Tech hadn’t extended the opportunity they were seeking. Their eventual success has become a cherished part of the Hokie football tradition and heritage. “Our walk-on program is so successful for two reasons,” said John Ballein, the associate athletics director for football operations, who directs the program. “First, our coaches work at it. When they’re out on the road, they’re looking for players who can fit into our program. Secondly, we have a head coach in Coach Beamer who is loyal to each player in this program.” Tech’s walk-on program has provided countless young men a chance to play collegiate football and prove that the evaluation and recruiting process is far from flawless. It allows a young man to mature physically, improve his football skills and contribute to the success of Virginia Tech football. “No one really knows the difference between a walk-on and a scholarship player because each person is treated exactly the same,” Ballein said. “Players know they have an opportunity to earn a scholarship and that they’ll be in the best weight program in the country. Combine all those factors and you have the reason why Tech’s walk-on program has been successful.” There are two types of walk-ons at Virginia Tech: the invited walk-on and the true walk-on. The invited walk-ons are players recruited by coaches to come into the Tech program. The true walk-ons are students already enrolled at Tech who try to earn a spot in the program. Tech has two workouts (one in the spring and one in the fall) for these players. From there, some are invited back to try and earn a spot on the team. Hokie walk-ons not only get the chance to play in one of the best programs in the nation, they get a chance to play for one of the best coaches in college football as well. “I think our walk-on program is successful because we work at it,” Beamer said. “We work at recruiting guys who will have a chance to be a player in our program. We evaluate them very carefully. We only have so many spots for walk-ons now and so it is very important that we get kids who have a chance to earn a scholarship. “I’ve always liked walk-ons because a lot of them have something to prove and they work harder and they go right by some scholarship guys as far as playing time.” The success of the Tech walk-on program continues to grow right along with the success of the football program. This year the Hokies will welcome another class of walk-ons who are anxious to prove they could be the next great walk-on story at Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech student-athletes have the advantages of top-notch services to prepare them for action on the field and for after graduation.
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Student-Athlete academic Support Jermaine Holmes Services Providing the Tools Needed for Success in the Classroom Student-Athlete Academic Support Services (SAASS) is committed to providing a comprehensive academic and personal development program with counseling and advising for student-athletes, offering academic counseling to ensure students receive a complete system of support consistent with university and NCAA policies. Student-athletes have access to the department’s spacious facilities, located in the West Side of Lane Stadium. Opened during the 2006-07 academic year, the SAASS suite, located in the Quillen Family Academic Center, features 18 private tutor rooms, a state-of-the-art classroom, a 36-station computer lab with printer access, a conference room, three quiet areas for reading and studying and a reference library. The office is available between classes, after practice and in the evenings. Hours of operation are flexible and may be tailored to maximize the student-athlete’s limited time. The collection of SAASS programs housed in Lane Stadium guarantees that all student-athletes achieve success during their time at Virginia Tech.
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Responsibilities: As director, Holmes provides leadership for SAASS and, along with his staff, oversees the development and execution of programs aimed to help Hokie student-athletes balance their academic and athletic demands and achieve success in both areas. Joined VT Staff: January 2009; fourth year. Education: B.S. Virginia Tech, 1996 (business); M.S. Virginia Tech, 1998 (resource management). Of Note: A former Hokie himself, Holmes was a member of the Tech football squad from 1991-1996. Before Virginia Tech: Holmes served as director of student life at Virginia Tech before taking an athletic academic counselor position at Cal State Fullerton. He then returned to Tech in 2009 after serving as assistant director of Student-Athlete Support Services at The Ohio State University. He started with the Buckeyes in 2004 as an athletic academic counselor and was promoted to assistant director of a support unit that served nearly 1,000 student-athletes. Holmes managed that department’s day-to-day activities, office operations, facilities and staff, in addition to overseeing the academic support programs for all student-athletes and serving as the academic counselor for Ohio State’s football and track programs. Family: Holmes and his wife LaTanya reside in Blacksburg with their son Aiden and daughter Ava.
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SAASS Staff Sarah Armstrong Associate Director
Cory Byrd
Assistant Director
Athletic Transitions
Academic Recognition
Freshman studentathletes – An optional course designed to ease the transition from high school to college.
Qualified student-athletes – SAASS recognizes each student-athlete with a GPA of 3.0 and above at the end of each semester on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.
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Greg Beatty
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Mike Swanhart Assistant Director
Beth Noteware
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Terrie Repass
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Freshman and transfer student-athletes – SAASS schedules team and individual sessions to acclimate new students to Virginia Tech. Tutoring
All student-athletes – Individual and group tutoring appointments are available on-site. Academic Progress
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Freshman and transfer student-athletes – Professors send academic progress reports to his/her athletic advisors twice a semester. SAASS Computer Lab
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All student-athletes – The lab features computer and printer access conveniently located in Lane Stadium.
Study Hall
Freshman student-athletes and upperclassmen with a GPA below the team requirement – Study Hall is mandatory for all freshmen, transfers and currently enrolled students with an overall GPA below 2.30. Advising/Counseling
All student-athletes – SAASS works closely with each student’s academic advisor within the college of their major. Academic and Athletic Eligibility
All student-athletes – The department monitors each student-athlete’s academic record to ensure that they are making progress toward their degree.
Athletics Office of student life Assisting in the Development of the Total Person At Virginia Tech, student-athletes don’t just play sports. With help from the Athletics Office of Student Life, Hokie student-athletes work outside the athletic venue to develop into responsible adults who are assets to their communities. Led by the Virginia Tech Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Hokie student-athletes volunteered countless hours in the local community last year. In addition, over 400 Virginia Tech student-athletes earned a 3.00 grade-point average during one or both semesters, while achieving great success within athletics as well. Inspired by the NCAA Student-Athlete Affairs commitment areas, the Athletics Office of Student Life creates programs designed to enhance student-athletes in five areas: athletic excellence, academic excellence, personal and leadership development, and community outreach and career development. The program has been previously honored for its commitment to serving the good of the student-athletes by the Division I-A Athletic Director’s Association as a program of excellence.
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of studentathletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. It also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes’ lives on NCAA member institution campuses. Two members of each sports team serve on SAAC each academic year.
Personal Development The Office of Student Life aims to help studentathletes lead balanced lifestyles, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth and decision-making skills. Each team is required to attend two personal development programs during the year to educate student-athletes.
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Academic Excellence The Office of Student Life is also responsible for nominating student-athletes for academic honors and awards. Athletes are nominated
Community Outreach Virginia Tech student-athletes are now involved more than ever in the local community. In conjunction with the mission of the Office of Student Life and the Ut Prosim motto, studentathletes are encouraged to volunteer throughout their college experience. Each team partners with a local community organization and volunteers time at community-wide events. Along with large volunteer efforts, student-athletes engage in community support with visits to local hospitals and elementary and middle schools. Community organizations can also request Tech student-athletes to attend local outreach events. Involvement in this program helps maintain and improve the positive relationship between student-athletes and the surrounding community. In 2011-12, the Virginia Tech football team once again partnered with The United Way of Montgomery, Radford and Floyd to raise funds for local programs and services. Student-athletes Danny Coale, Logan Thomas and Eddie Whitley participated in the Rachel’s Rally Anti-Bullying Campaign by filming a PSA for Andrew Lewis Middle School. The PSA was in affiliation with the Rachel’s Challenge Organization, a nonprofit aimed at encouraging students to be kind and compassionate. The team held its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Lane Stadium at the Oct. 22 game last season against Boston College and sold pink bracelets to raise funds for breast cancer research. This season, the team is leading the way in raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project and will sport special helmets against Bowling Green.
Student Life Staff Danny White Director of Student-Athlete Affairs
Becca Heterick Scott Assistant Director, Career Services/ Career Coordinator for Student Athletes
Reyna Gilbert-Lowry Assistant Athletics Director for Student Life Responsibilities: As assistant athletics director for student life, Gilbert-Lowry develops programs geared to enhance student-athletes’ personal development, career awareness and community service endeavors. This includes coordinating each team’s philanthropic projects, working with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and nominating student-athletes for academic awards. She also helps plan the annual Athletics Director Honors Breakfast and the All Sports Banquet. Joined VT Staff: 2008; fifth year. Prior to Virginia Tech: Before joining the Hokies, Gilbert-Lowry served as the compliance coordinator and CHAMPS/Life Skills coordinator at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. In 2005, she was also the coordinator of athletic academic services. Prior to NSU, GilbertLowry served as an academic advisor at the University of Central Florida. Education: Northern Illinois University, 2001 (psychology), where she lettered four years on the women's gymnastics team and was named MVP her senior year; Ball State University, 2004, earning a master's in sport and exercise psychology, and a minor in counseling. Personal: A native of Orlando, Fla., Gilbert-Lowry currently lives in Christiansburg with her husband Spencer and their infant daughter, Brooklyn. For more information on the Athletics Office of Student Life, visit the website hokiesports.com/studentlife
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Virginia Tech student-athletes go through their collegiate athletic experiences with the understanding that they will need to secure a job upon graduation. The Office of Student Life works to enhance student-athlete career development by collaborating with the Virginia Tech Career Services Office. Student-athletes also receive assistance in learning about majors and minors, preparing for career fairs, and obtaining postgraduate scholarships and internships.
for on-campus, Atlantic Coast Conference and national awards. Student-athletes with a 3.0 GPA are rewarded and honored on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. In 2011-12, 401 studentathletes were named to this prestigious list, 39 more than the 362 who were honored during 2010-11.
Athletic performance One of the Nation’s Top Programs Helps Student-Athletes Get Bigger, Faster and Stronger Before the lights ever come on, before the players run out of the tunnel for the first game and before the first touchdown is ever scored, college football players work on getting themselves physically and mentally prepared for the rigors of a five-month season. Crucial to this process is the athletic performance program, which includes strength and conditioning, sports nutrition and sport psychology. Thanks to the direction of Associate Athletics Director for Athletic Performance Mike Gentry, the Virginia Tech athletic performance program is among the best in the nation, helping to make the football program one of the best as well. One of the main support centers of Tech football is the strength and conditioning program. The results of hard work by the staff and the studentathletes have paid huge dividends as the Hokies have pushed their streak to 19 consecutive bowl game appearances. The Tech football strength program centers around four major lifts. The bench press and squat are lifts for building all-around strength; the push jerk and power clean help players develop explosive power. Gentry’s program also includes conditioning and speed development, which the players do in the speed and agility room, Rector Field House (Tech’s indoor practice facility)
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and on the Hokies’ track facilities. Each player has personal goals which he works to achieve. The team is broken down into four groups based on positions relevant to the players’ body size. The players work to progress from Maroon, Orange, Hokie, Iron Hokie and Super Iron Hokie status to the Excalibur Award. The Excalibur Award was created in 2000 in order to recognize the elite performers in a comprehensive battery of physical performance tests. These tests include: the previously mentioned weightlifting exercises, as well as 10and 40-yard sprints, vertical jump, stand and reach flexibility test and the five-ten-five yard shuffle. All players are evaluated in this system during each evaluation period and ranked from superior to poor in each event. Players achieving a mean score of superior across all events earn the Excalibur Award. Among current players, only James Gayle has achieved this recognition. Assisting Gentry in the weight room this year are four full-time assistant strength and conditioning coaches. Former football players Jarrett Ferguson and Keith Short serve as the director and coordinator, respectively, of strength and conditioning for football. Former Hokie players Brandon Dillard and Ryan Shuman are the graduate assistants for football’s strength and conditioning program.
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Responsibilities: As associate athletics director for athletic performance, Gentry's duties include overseeing the strength and conditioning training of athletes in all 21 varsity sports at Virginia Tech, and he is directly involved in training the football team. Gentry also supervises the sports nutrition and sport psychology programs. Joined VT Staff: 1987; 26th season. Record at Virginia Tech: Gentry was inducted into the USA Strength and Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame in 2010. He was named the second-annual Samson Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year in the March 2005 issue of American Football Monthly. In May 2003, Gentry was honored by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches when he was named a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach. Gentry is currently one of only 36 coaches in the
country to have received the CSCC’s highest award. In 1995 and 1996, Gentry was recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a finalist for the National Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year. Prior to Virginia Tech: Gentry worked as an assistant strength coach at UNC and as the head strength and conditioning coach at East Carolina University prior to coming to Virginia Tech in February 1987. Education: Western Carolina, 1979 (physical education); UNC Chapel Hill, 1981 (master's degree); Virginia Tech, 1999 (doctorate; curriculum and instruction with emphasis in motor behavior). Family: Gentry has a son, Roy Christopher (Bo), 22, a member of the Hokie football team from 2008-2011. Gentry is married to the former Wendy Ann Williams.
The football strength staff for 2012: (l-r) Mike Gentry, Brandon Dillard, Ryan Shuman, Jarrett Ferguson, and Keith Short.
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The football program boasts top-of-the-line facilities and training programs • The team trains in the 17,000-square foot training center on the first level of the Merryman Athletic Center. The weight room facility features free-weight equipment, a full line of Hammer Strength equipment, 12 platforms and a 6,000-square foot state-of-the-art speed and agility room.
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• Tech also uses a 10-by-40-yard sand pit located outdoors and adjacent to the weight room for resistive running drills to improve speed. The Hokies also have the practice fields for use in running drills. • Players can also train in a brand-new, stateof-the-art weight room located on the second floor of Cassell Coliseum. The new weight room,
opened in June of this year, is a two-level, 7,800-square foot facility that cost $1 million to build. It features 10 weight stations, a new sound systems, televisions, a plyometrics and agility platform, new offices and the latest in weight room flooring. With the two facilities, the Hokies have more than 24,800-square feet of strength and conditioning training space.
Virginia Tech Football Strength & Conditioning Records PosITION
Bench Press
Front squat
Back Squat
Power Clean
Push Jerk
Vertical Jump
40 yd Time
Tight Ends
D. Carter 420 ’99
G. Boone 495 ‘08
G. Boone 620 ‘09
J. Kinzer 360 ’05
J. Kinzer 366 ’05
J. Kinzer 37" ’05
K. Willis 4.58 ’01
Offensive Tackles
B. Frye 485 ‘06
V. Painter 500 ‘12
B. Frye 705 ‘06
J. Martin 360 ‘03
B. DeChristopher 395 ‘09
W. Flowers 36" ’96
V. Painter 4.74 ‘12
Offensive Guards
J. Redding 500 ’99
T. Barfield 515 ‘12
W. Boatwright 755 ’91
N. Marshman 391 ‘08
W. Montgomery 410 ‘05
D. Wang 35” ‘11
A. Lambo 4.75 ‘99
Centers
J. Grove 500 ‘03
A. Miller 410 ‘11
T. Washington 680 ’97
J. Grove 376 '00
K. Short 387 '98
J. Grove 35" ’99
K. Short 4.81 ’98
Quarterbacks
S. Glennon 375 ‘07
T. Taylor 405 ‘10
B. Randall 575 ’03
L. Thomas 326 ‘11
B. Randall 331 ‘03
M. Vick 41” ’00
M. Vick 4.25 ’00
Fullbacks
W. Briggs 450 ‘01
K. Younger 500 ‘10
D. Easlick 640 ‘03
J. Allen 395 ’05
W. Briggs 401 ’01
J. Spence 40.0” ’02
E. Jones 4.37 ’86
Tailbacks
D. Evans 405 ‘10
D. Wilson 445 ‘11
C. Humes 590 ’05
D. Wilson 351 ’11
J. Oglesby 361 ‘11
K. Jones 41.5" ‘03
L. Suggs 4.27 ’00
Wide Receivers
E. Royal 390 ’06
D.J. Coles 450 ‘11
E. Wilford 555 ‘03
J. Boykin 354 ‘10
E. Wilford 346 ‘03
M. Davis 44” ‘11
E. Royal 4.22 ‘06
Defensive Tackles
D. Taylor 475 ’09
D. Hopkins 505 ‘11
P. Moronta 700 ’88
K. Robertson 405 ‘07
D. Taylor 410 ’09
C. Marshall 37” ‘12
C. Bradley 4.64 ’98
Defensive Ends
A. Chamblee 475 ’89
T. Wilson 440 ‘12
D. Tapp 660 ’04
J. Gayle 366 ‘11
J. Engelberger 401 ’99
J. Gayle 39.5” ‘12
C. Moore 4.38 ’99
Inside Linebackers
J. Houseright 425 ’01
P. Sturdivant 450 ‘08
R. co*ckrell 670 ’90
M. Muncey 360 ‘07
B. Rivers 380 ‘10
V. Robinson 40.5" ’02
X. Adibi 4.41 ‘06
Whip Linebackers
D. McGreevy 420 ’07
W. Brown 435 ‘11
J. Anderson 555 ‘05
C. Grimm 326 ‘09
J. Anderson 370 ‘05
P. Summers 42" ’98
A. Tweedy 4.33 ‘11
Rovers
C. Bird 400 ’00
D. Porch 450 ‘08
C. Bird 575 ’00
C. Bird 341 ’01
C. Bird 390 ’00
P. Prioleau 43.5" ’97
P. Prioleau 4.39 ‘98
Cornerbacks
A. Banks 400 ’96
A. Exum 420 ‘12
R. Whitaker 555 ’02
A. Exum 324 ‘12
L. Austin 341 ’00
L. Austin 42.5” ’00
D. Hall 4.15 ‘03
Free Safeties
K. Chancellor 380 '09
K. Chancellor 450 ‘08
M. Daniels 550 ‘04
K. Chancellor 346 ‘09
K. McCadam 316 ’00
R. Cooper 41.5” ‘06
D. Russell 4.23 ’90
Specialists
C. Anders 400 ’99
J. Eadie 400 ‘10
N. Schmitt 605 ‘04
N. Schmitt 360 ’05
N. Schmitt 370 ’05
J. Eadie 36” ‘10
V. Burns 4.35 ’01
Bold type indicates records set in 2011/2012 school year testings
Super Iron Hokies Malcolm Blacken........................1988 Horatio Moronta........................1989 Myron Richardson.......................1989 Karl Borden.......................... 1989,90 David Hackbirth.........................1989 Sean Lucas................................1989 Frank Mooney....................... 1989,90 Scott Rice.................................1990 Marvin Arrington........................1990 Al Chamblee..............................1990 Phil Bryant...............................1991 William Boatwright.....................1991 Jon Jeffries...............................1991 Kirk Gray..................................1991
Chris Peduzzi.................... 1991,93,94 Jim Pyne............................. 1992,93 P.J. Preston......................... 1992,93 Hank Coleman...................... 1992,93 John Burke.......................... 1992,93 Joe Swarm................................1992 George DelRicco............1992,93,94,95 Rafael Williams................. 1992,94,95 Jim Druckenmiller.........1993,94,95,96 Waverly Jackson............... 1994,95,96 Keith Gray................................1994 Ken Oxendine................... 1995,96,97 Jim Baron.................................1995 Danny Wheel.................... 1995,96,97
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J. Grove 500 ‘03
W. Boatwright 755 ’91
K. Robertson 405 ‘07
J. Redding 500 ’99
N. Marshman 710 ‘06
J. Allen 395 ‘05
B. Frye 485 ‘06
B. Frye 705 ‘06
N. Marshman 391 ‘08
S. Render 480 ‘06
P. Moronta 700 ‘89
D. Taylor 390 '08
A. Chamblee 475 ‘89
M. Lehr 700 ‘00
W. Montgomery 390 ‘05
M. Udinski 475 ‘82
A. Nelson 700 ‘02
D. Perez 380 ‘07
D. Taylor 475 ‘09
C. Burnett 700 ‘04
D. Wang 380 ‘11
W. Jackson 475 ‘96
J. Redding 685 ‘99
J. Grove 376 ‘00
N. Acree 465, ‘11
T. Washington 680 ‘97
J. Brooks 375 ‘11
V. Painter 465 ‘11
R. co*ckrell 670 ‘88
J. Phillips 370 ‘11
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D. Taylor 410 ‘09
M. Davis 44” ‘11
D. Hall 4.15 ’03
W. Montgomery 410 ‘05
P. Prioleau 43.5” ‘97
K. Burnell 4.21 ‘02
C. Burnett 405 ‘05
L. Austin 42.5” ’00
E. Royal 4.22 ‘06
W. Briggs 401 ‘01
I. Charlton 42” ’98
D. Russell 4.23 ‘03
J. Engelberger 401 ‘99
P. Summers 42” ’97
M. Vick 4.25 ‘00
D. Wang 400, ‘11
K. Jones 41.5” ’03
R. Carmichael 4.26 '09
B. DeChristopher 395 ‘09
J. Anderson 41.5” ‘04
L. Austin 4.26 ’00
C. Bird 390 ‘00
G. Wilds 41.5” ’02
L. Suggs 4.27 ‘00
J. Martin 390 ‘05
A. Midget 41.5” ’97
T. Drakeford 4.28 ‘92
E. Wang 390 ‘09
R. Cooper 41.5” ‘08
B. Dillard 4.28 ‘08
Bold type indicates records set in 2011/2012 school year testings
Ike Charlton..............................1999 Jake Grove........................... 1999,00 Mike Davis........................... 1999,00 Larry Austin......................... 2000,01 Tee Butler.................................2000 Dave Meyer...............................2000 Michael Vick..............................2000 André Davis..............................2000 Lee Suggs........................ 2000,01,02 Ernest Wilford...............2000,01,02,03 Josh Spence..................... 2000,01,02 Cols Colas........................ 2001,02,03 Vegas Robinson................ 2001,02,03 Jason Lallis ..............................2001 Brandon Manning..........2001,02,03,04 Bryan Randall....................... 2002,03 Doug Easlick........................ 2002,03 Mikal Baaqee.................... 2002,03,04 Ken Keister...............................2002 Kevin Jones..............................2003 James Anderson............2002,03,04,05 Richard Johnson................... 2002,03 Brandon Gore................... 2003,04,05 Will Montgomery............... 2003,04,05 Jesse Allen..................2003,04,05,06 Chris Clifton......................... 2003,04 Justin Hamilton................ 2003,04,05 Nathaniel Adibi.........................2003 Darryl Tapp.......................... 2003,04 Nic Schmitt..................2003,04,05,06 Cedric Humes................. 2003, 04, 05 Mike Imoh..................... 2003, 04, 05 Jason Meyers........................ 2003,04 Travis Conway....................... 2003,04 John Kinzer.................2003,04,05,06
Elite Level Hokies James Gayle • defensive end • 2011 Jason Worilds • defensive end • 2007, 2008 Purnell Sturdivant • linebacker • 2007 Kenny Younger • fullback • 2007, 2008 John Kinzer • fullback • 2005 Chris Burnett • defensive tackle • 2004 Brandon Frye • offensive lineman • 2004, 2005, 2006 Jimmy Martin • offensive lineman • 2004 Will Montgomery • offensive lineman • 2004, 2005 Darryl Tapp • defensive end • 2004 James Anderson • linebacker • 2003, 2004, 2005 Cols Colas • defensive end • 2002 Vegas Robinson • linebacker • 2002 Josh Spence • fullback • 2002 Ernest Wilford • wide receiver • 2002, 2003 Larry Austin • defensive back • 2001 Jarrett Ferguson • fullback • 2000, 2001 Matt Lehr • offensive lineman • 2000 Browning Wynn • tight end • 2000
Chris Burnette.................. 2004,05,06 John Candelas...................... 2004,05 Jeff King............................. 2004,05 Omar Hashish....................... 2004,05 Nick Leeson..................... 2004,05,06 Jimmy Martin....................... 2004,05 Brandon Frye........................ 2005,06 Duane Brown.............................2005 Corey Gordon.................... 2005,06,07 Danny McGrath..........................2005 Greg Boone............. 2005,06,07,08,09 Devin Perez..................2005,06,07,08 Demetrius Taylor...... 2005,06,07,08,09 Josh Morgan.................... 2005,06,07 Noland Burchette.......................2006 Nick Marshman................. 2006,07,08 Jake Patten...............................2006 Scott King........................... 2006,07 Dustin Pickle.............................2006 Eddie Royal...............................2006 Ryan Shuman............................2006 Carlton Weatherford............... 2006,07 Kenny Younger......... 2006,07,08,09,10 Kam Chancellor................. 2007,08,09 Matt Davidson...................... 2007,08 Josh Hyman..............................2007 Zach Luckett........................ 2007,08 Dylan McGreevy.................... 2007,08 Dorian Porch.................... 2007,08,09 Barquell Rivers..................... 2007,09 Purnell Sturdivant................. 2007,08 Blake DeChristopher......2008,09,10,11 Jonas Houseright.......................2008 Josh Oglesby........... 2007,08,09,10,11 Jason Worilds............................2008 Mark Muncey.............................2008 Tyrod Taylor......................... 2009,10 Kenny Jefferson.........................2009 Josh Call......................... 2008,09,10 Jake Johnson....................... 2009,10 Joey Phillips................2009,10,11,12 Danny Coale..............................2009 Marcus Davis.................... 2009,10,11 James Brown.............................2009 Tim Richardson..........................2009 Jeff Wardach.............................2009 Mark Carter.......................... 2010,11 Davon Morgan...........................2010 Kwamaine Battle........................2010 James Gayle..................... 2010,11,12 Eddie Whitley............................2010 Rashad Carmichael.....................2010 Riley Beiro....................... 2010,11,12 Vinston Painter..........................2011 Tyler Barfield.............................2011 David Wang...............................2011 Wiley Brown..............................2011 D.J. Coles.................................2011 Antone Exum........................ 2011,12 Cris Hill....................................2011 Logan Thomas...........................2011 Martin Scales............................2011 Nick Acree................................2012 Brent Benedict..........................2012 Laurence Gibson........................2012
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Antonio Banks...................... 1995,96 Myron Newsome.........................1996 Cornelius White.........................1996 Billy Conaty..............................1996 Torrian Gray..............................1996 Steve Tate........................... 1996,97 Brian Edmonds..........................1996 Ryan Smith...................... 1996,97,98 Cory Bird................ 1996,97,98,99,00 Gennaro DiNapoli.......................1997 Corey Moore..................... 1997,98,99 Shawn Scales............................1997 Al Clark....................................1997 Jason Buckland.........................1997 John Engelberger.................. 1997,99 Brad Baylor...............................1997 Todd Washington.......................1997 Brian Welch.................1997,98,99,01 Wayne Briggs.......... 1997,98,99,00,01 Tyron Edmond............................1998 Josh Redding....................... 1998,99 Pierson Prioleau.........................1998 Carl Bradley......................... 1998,99 Daniel Nihipali..................... 1998,99 Terrell Parham..............1998,99,00,01 Rick Wright.......................... 1998,99 Jarrett Ferguson............... 1999,00,01 André Kendrick..........................1999 Derrius Monroe..........................1999 Matt Lehr............................ 1999,00 Browning Wynn.................... 1999,00 Shyrone Stith............................1999 Ricky Hall.................................1999 Chad Beasley.............................1999 Jake Houseright.........................1999
Athletic performance Sport Psychology
Sports nutrition
Virginia Tech offers another important service to all of its student-athletes – sport psychology. Dr. Gary Bennett coordinates the sport psychology department, which offers psychological and performance enhancement services for student-athletes. Bennett works to serve the needs of Tech student-athletes. He is also affiliated with the Cook Counseling Center on campus. The sport psychology department offers an injury group to afford injured athletes the opportunity to meet with a sport psychologist and other injured athletes and talk about the recovery process. On average, Bennett conducts over 50 individual sessions per week and meets weekly with teams as the need arises. The response to the sport psychology program has been positive. The student-athletes are very receptive to the services offered by the doctors. The sport psychology office reaches out to student-athletes who may not have considered going to the counseling service that is offered to all students at Virginia Tech.
Eating healthy and choosing nutritious diets are important aspects of a Virginia Tech student-athlete’s life, and that’s why the athletics department implemented the sports nutrition program in July of 2002. Jennie Schafer is the department’s director of sports nutrition. The sports nutrition program offers a wide variety of services that aim to enhance the performance of each student-athlete. Services include individual assessments, team talks, body composition analysis using the Bod Pod, grocery store tours, supplement management and education, disordered eating counseling, travel meal arrangements, and football training table menu planning and management. Schafer works closely with coaches, team physicians, athletic trainers, strength coaches and the sport psychologist to address any performance concerns. She directs the nutrition and performance committee that meets monthly to discuss student-athletes of concern. The sports nutrition staff manages two facilities, the Nutrition Oasis and Fueling Station, that provide athletes fuel in between workouts, classes and meals. Each facility has chocolate milk, lactose-free recovery beverages, Gatorade, fresh fruit, bagels, and nuts along with nutrition handouts and bulletin boards. Gatorade bars and multivitamins are also available in the sports nutrition office.
Dr. Gary Bennett Sport Psychologist
JENNIE ScHAFER, RD Sports NUTRITIONIST
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Responsibilities: Bennett meets with student-athletes on an individual basis for personal counseling and to discuss the mental aspects of the game. He also works on team building, communication and performance enhancement. Bennett has taught and supervised pre-doctoral level interns. Joined VT Athletics Staff: 2000 (full time since 2007); 13th year. Record at Virginia Tech: Bennett began working at Virginia Tech in 1995 at the Cook Counseling Center. Now, as the sport psychologist, he also serves on the committees for nutrition, performance and substance abuse; and the planning committee for the “Summit for Student-Athlete Success” events. He also works with various teams in the area of performance enhancement. Education: Centre (Ky.) College, 1981, B.A. English, where he played baseball; University of Kentucky, 1988, master’s in rehabilitation counseling; UK, 1995, Ph.D. in counseling psychology. Of Note: Bennett is licensed as a clinical psychologist and has additional training in sport psychology. He is certified as a sport psychology consultant by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology and is a member of Division 47 (exercise and sport psychology) of the American Psychology Association. Personal: Bennett lives in Blacksburg and enjoys playing golf and basketball, as well as hiking and skiing, in his spare time.
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Responsibilities: Schafer is responsible for all nutrition and performance related concerns for varsity student-athletes including individual counseling, team talks, body composition analysis using the Bod Pod, recovery nutrition plans, grocery store tours, training table menu planning, travel meal arrangements, managing the Nutrition Oasis and Fueling Station, and supplement education. Joined VT Staff: 2011; 2nd year. At Virginia Tech: Schafer worked as the sports nutrition graduate assistant under former director Amy Freel, before being hired as director. Directs the nutrition and performance committee. Education: Roanoke College, 2005 (B.A., in sociology) while competing in basketball for four years; Virginia Tech, 2009 (B.S., in human nutrition, foods and exercise: dietetics option); Virginia Tech, 2010 (dietetic internship); Virginia Tech, 2012 (master of arts in education). Of Note: Schafer is in her second year as director. She is a member of the Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA). Family: A native of Centreville, Va., Schafer currently lives in Christiansburg.
Sports Medicine
Providing the Hokies with Experienced, Professional Care The Sports Medicine Department at Virginia Tech is constantly evolving to incorporate new ideas utilizing state-of-the-art resources for the betterment of all Hokie student-athletes. Under the leadership of Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine Mike Goforth, the department is constantly improving and developing new strategies to provide the most current and comprehensive care. Their team of certified athletic trainers, orthopaedic surgeons, Board Certified primary care physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, sport psychologists, nutritionists, massage therapists and orthotists are available on site to manage the health care needs of Tech athletes. The staff continually looks for ways to enhance the services provided for their athletes as evidenced by its participation in local and national projects pertaining to related topics such as concussion management, prevention of antibiotic resistant types of staph infection (MRSA), high ankle sprains and collegiate health care management strategies. Research is considered instrumental to the sports medicine department. The department has participated in several projects with the engineering department and school of education, respectively. Tech is entering its ninth full year in the 4,300-square-foot Eddie Ferrell Memorial Training Room, which consolidated the training rooms that existed in the Merryman Center and Cassell Coliseum. The facility gives the training staff a centralized area to care for the needs of all Virginia Tech student-athletes. There is topof-the-line equipment and a unique style of architecture, developed by Glenn Reynolds, AIA and Larry Perry as the consulting engineer. In
2010, Reynolds again helped Tech spearhead another 3,000-square-foot expansion of the training room that will be completed by 2013. The Ferrell Training Room nearly doubled the size of the former Merryman Center facility. Tech now has more than 10,000 square feet dedicated to sports medicine, placing it in the top five percent nationally. The $10 million Merryman Center includes 2,400 square feet of medical space and a physician’s suite. The suite is equipped with a new state-of-the-art X-ray system, a fluoroscopy unit and a minor procedure room. The training room also has offices for the staff, dozens of training tables, two cold tubs, whirlpools, an underwater treadmill, a Biodex System 3 and various other pieces of rehabilitation equipment and treatment modalities. In addition, a training room has been constructed in Rector Field House to serve the football team when it practices indoors, and the Gordon Family Mobile Sports Medicine Unit is a portable training room that can be transported to various venues. Athletes have many options to help prevent or protect them from injuries. The sports medicine staff takes great pride in treating athletes yearround. Special attention is paid to offseason activity. The staff will analyze past injury data from each participant and construct a preventative program that is followed over a nine-week period between the end of the season and the beginning of spring practice. This same procedure is followed during the summer. A vital part of student-athlete medical services is access to the LewisGale Hospital at Montgomery’s SWVA Center for Orthopaedics and various specialty services offered through HCA
Southwest Virginia and its affiliated hospitals. "We are privileged to have access to the finest physicians and services that HCA has at its disposal," Goforth said. "It is comforting knowing that our local hospital has the best care available in this region of the country for our studentathletes." If physical therapy is needed, student-athletes can be seen in the Ferrell Training Room by physical therapists Chris Rogers and Erin Gibson, both of whom play a large role in the overall program developed to return an injured athlete to 100 percent. Team chiropractor, Dr. Greg Tilley, provides Tech athletes with specialized treatment for spine-related conditions and plays a huge role in performance enhancement through various chiropractic techniques. “As certified athletic trainers, for us to have the resources of folks like Erin Gibson, Chris Rogers, Greg Tilley and Gary Bennett is a tremendous asset,” Goforth said. “The knowledge and skills that they bring is invaluable.” Team orthopaedic surgeons Dr. Marc Siegel and Dr. James Farmer bring a wealth of experience and skill to assist when athletes need orthopaedic consultation for certain types of sports-related injuries. Both surgeons bring a unique skill set and have an excellent bedside manner that ensures that athletes and parents alike are comfortable and confident whenever surgery may be indicated. Over the past 13 years, Tech has developed the reputation for producing top-level certified athletic trainers. Graduates are now employed in positions across the country at various levels of the profession. This year, the staff will consist of three graduate assistant athletic trainers: Jon Clark Teglas, Brian Baldwin and Brett Buckner.
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Responsibilities: As associate athletics director for sports medicine, Goforth oversees healthcare needs of all student-athletes and organizes all trainers and doctors while supervising all other services Tech offers. Joined VT Staff: 1998; 14th year. Prior to Virginia Tech: Goforth came to Tech from the Hamilton Medical Center/Bradley Wellness Center in Dalton, Ga., where he was the director of wellness and sports medicine. He has an extensive background in sports medicine, working at East Tennessee State University, William Fleming High School, Tusculum College, Greene County Sports Medicine/Industrial Cooperative and Pioneer Sports Medicine/Physical Therapy Clinic. He also has numerous opportunities to consult on program development throughout the country. Education: East Tennessee State University, 1991, physical education; Virginia Tech, 1995, master's in sport management. Family: Goforth and his wife, Tracy, a teacher at Blacksburg Middle School, have two sons – Ethan, 15, and Luke, 11.
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Virginia Tech leading the way in head impact research In 2003, Virginia Tech was the first school to use the HIT System to monitor head impacts experienced by its football players. The HIT System consists of a sensor array that integrates into existing football helmets. This device measures head acceleration for every impact that players experience during each game and practice that they participate in. After each impact is recorded, data is sent to a computer on the sideline for real-time feedback. While researchers have used the HIT System to better understand the biomechanics of concussion and head impact exposure in football, the athletic training and medical staff have used the system as another tool improve concussion identification in athletes. The 2012 football season will be the 10th year that Virginia Tech has collected head impact data from its players. To date, over 165,000 head impacts have been collected and analyzed. The head acceleration data collected at Virginia Tech using the HIT System has allowed researchers to quantify the head impact exposure that collegiate football players experience. In addition, these data have produced valuable insight to the head accelerations associated with concussion. Knowing the location, severity, and frequency of head impacts experienced during a season of collegiate football, Virginia Tech researchers developed the STAR, an acronym for the Summation of Tests for the Analysis of Risk, Evaluation System. This system evaluates the ability of football helmets to reduce the probability of concussion, and disseminates the results to the public so that consumers can make informed decisions when purchasing helmets.
The STAR Evaluation System involves of a series of 20 drop tests consisting of different impact locations and energies that represents impacts experienced by collegiate football players. Each drop test is weighted based on how often a player experiences that impact scenario throughout a season of play. For each test, risk of concussion is determined based on the head acceleration produced by each helmet. An overall predicted incidence of concussion is calculated for each helmet for the given impact
exposure to assess helmet performance. This is the first tool to assess helmet performance and make the results available to the public, allowing consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing a new helmet. Led by Dr. Stefan Duma, this work has resulted in a paradigm shift in the way consumers purchase helmets, as well as how helmets are designed. Duma’s work and data has been featured nationally on ESPN and NBC, as wekk as in the New York Times and other nationally recognized media outlets.
Sports Medicine staff
Keith Doolan, ATC Athletic Trainer
Freddy Purnell, ATC Athletic Trainer
Dr. Mark Rogers, DO Head Team Physician
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James Farmer, M.D. Team Physician/ Surgeon
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Dr. Greg Tilley Team Chiropractor
Marc Siegel, M.D. Team Physician/ Surgeon
Drs. Newman, Blackstock & Associates & Dr. Patrick Curran......Optometrists Dr. Jose Rivero.................................................................................... Cardiologist Dr. John Robertson..................................................................................... Dentist Dr. Jay Bass.................................................................................................. Dentist Dr. Greg Beato..............................................................................Team Physician Dr. Amy Doolan.............................................................................Team Physician Erin Gibson............................................................................... Physical Therapist Chris Rogers.............................................................................. Physical Therapist
Tech in the 2011 NCAA rankings Team statistics
(Top 30 only) Time of Possession.......... Avg Per Game 3. Virginia Tech.....................34:07 Scoring Defense..............Pts. Per Game 7. Virginia Tech.....................17.64 Sacks .......................... Sacks Per Game 12. Virginia Tech.......................2.93 Pass Efficiency Defense 14. Virginia Tech................... 112.05 Rushing Defense............ Yds. Per Game 14. Virginia Tech................... 104.07 Interceptions T18. Virginia Tech......................... 16 Rushing Offense............. Yds. Per Game 28. Virginia Tech................... 186.86 Punt Returns.................Yds. Per Return 30. Virginia Tech.....................10.77 Sacks Allowed.............. Sacks Per Game 22. Virginia Tech.......................1.21
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Rushing......................... Yds. Per Game 8. DAVID WILSON................... 122.07 99
All-Purpose Runners....... Yds. Per Game 8. DAVID WILSON................... 160.93 Punt Returns.................Yds. Per Return 11. JAYRON HOSLEY....................12.67
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SUGAR BOWL BERTH highlights EIGHTH-straight 10-win campaign
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The Virginia Tech football team entered the 2011 season looking to defend its ACC title despite losing several key players from last season. After a loss to Stanford in the 2011 Orange Bowl, the Hokies began the season ranked 13th in the nation. Hokie fans were anxious to see the muchanticipated debut of Logan Thomas, who had big shoes to fill as Tyrod Taylor’s successor. The offense was looking to have a big season with the electrifying David Wilson, a veteran offensive line and a talented group of wide receivers. With All-American Jayron Hosley and several returning defensive starters from last season, the defense wanted to maintain their reputation as one of the best in the nation. In the season opener, the No.13 Hokies hosted Appalachian State on Sept. 3 and were able to score on their first three possessions. Thomas threw for 149 yards in his first career start and Wilson rushed for 162 yards and three touchdowns. The Tech defense added three interceptions and the special teams blocked a punt that was recovered by Kyle Fuller in the end zone as the Hokies cruised past Appalachian State 66-13. The following week Tech traveled to Greenville, N.C. to face East Carolina. After a slow first half for the Hokies, the Pirates led 7-3 going into halftime but tailback Josh Oglesby rushed for his second touchdown of the day late to give Tech a 17-10 edge over the Pirates, a lead it wouldn’t relinquish. Tech was back in Blacksburg the following week to face Arkansas State on Sept. 17, looking to start the season 3-0 for the first time since 2006. Tech’s offense got going as Thomas threw for 292 yards and wide receiver Danny Coale had seven catches for 128 yards and a score. Hosley had two interceptions as Tech’s defense held Arkansas State scoreless for the remainder of the Offense game, knocking off the Red Wolves Appalachian St 26-7. E. Carolina On Sept. 24, the Hokies arrived Arkansas St in Huntington, W.Va., to face the Marshall Marshall Thundering Herd. The Clemson Tech defense was the highlight of Miami the game as they held Marshall to Wake Forest just 6 yards rushing and 251 total Boston College Duke yards. Defensive ends James Gayle Georgia Tech and J.R. Collins combined for four N. Carolina sacks and 5.5 tackles for a loss as Virginia the Hokies defeated Marshall 30Clemson 10. Michigan After the win against Marshall, Defense Tech began to prepare for its ACC Appalachian St showdown against the No. 13 E. Carolina Arkansas St Clemson Tigers on Oct. 1. This Marshall was the first matchup between the Clemson two teams since 2007. Clemson Miami led the Hokies just 10-3 going Wake Forest into halftime, but the Tigers were Boston College able to hold Tech scoreless in the Duke second half and went on to hand Georgia Tech N. Carolina Tech a 23-3 defeat. Virginia The Hokies were looking to Clemson Michigan
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bounce back with a win against the Miami Hurricanes the following week. Tech led 21-7 going into halftime, but the Hurricanes’ 28 second-half points put Miami up 35-31 with 2:51 remaining in the game. Following the Miami score, the Tech offense marched down the field 77 yards and scored on fourth-and-1 from the Miami 19 when Thomas burst up the middle and into the end zone with 56 seconds remaining. The defense held on late as Tech won 38-35 in dramatic fashion. The Hokies traveled to Winston-Salem, N.C., the following week to face Wake Forest and got off to a slow start, finding themselves trailing 10-0 after the first quarter. The offense, however, was able to score three touchdowns in the second quarter and after giving up 10 points in the first quarter, the defense held Wake Forest to just one other score for the remainder of the game as the Hokies defeated the Demon Deacons 38-17. The Hokies welcomed Boston College to Blacksburg on Oct. 22 for Homecoming. After a sluggish first half, the Hokies trailed the Eagles 7-6 at the break. But Tech was able to score on its first three possessions of the second half to pull away for the 30-14 win. Tech was on the road to face the Duke Blue Devils in Durham, N.C., on Oct. 29. The game was highlighted by two big defensive plays made by the Hokies. Late in the fourth quarter, with Tech up 14-10, the Blue Devils decided to go for it on fourth-and-2 but cornerback Kyle Fuller sacked Duke quarterback Sean Renfree and the Hokies took over on downs. After a three-and-out, Tech was forced to punt, and the Blue Devils had one last chance to win the game. Duke’s drive was stopped when senior linebacker Barquell Rivers
intercepted Renfree with 55 seconds remaining, sealing the 14-10 win for the Hokies. The Hokies had a week off to prepare for their matchup against Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Nov. 10. Trailing 26-21 in the third quarter, the Hokies responded when Thomas took it in from 12 yards out and reclaimed the lead 27-26 with 32 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Tech sealed the game when Thomas found tight end Chris Drager for a 14-yard touchdown pass, and then Cody Journell kicked a 23-yard field goal with 3:02 remaining to help to pick up a 37-26 road victory. Tech was back in Blacksburg a week later for a Thursday night matchup against the North Carolina Tar Heels. After falling behind early, the Hokies went on to score 24 unanswered points to go up 24-10 heading into the fourth quarter. The Tech defense gave up two touchdowns late in the game, but held on to beat the Tar Heels 24-21 as the Hokies picked up their 10th win of the season. Tech traveled to Charlottesville for the final game of the season with the Coastal Division on the line, but the defense was stout and the Hokies rolled up big numbers in the 38-0 win. The last two games of the season didn’t go as planned as the Hokies fell to Clemson once again, this time in the ACC Championship Game, 38-10. Depsite the loss, Tech was invited to the Allstate Sugar Bowl as an at-large selection in the BCS. In the Sugar Bowl, Tech got a big game from the defense, but the offense couldn’t capitalize in the red zone. Despite four field goals from senior Justin Myer, the Hokies fell to the Michigan Wolverines 23-20 in overtime in New Orleans, ending Tech’s season with a record of 11-3 overall, including a 7-1 mark in the ACC.
2011 Starters Game By Game SE Boykin Boykin Boykin Coles Boykin Boykin Boykin Boykin Boykin Boykin Boykin Boykin Boykin Boykin DE Gayle Gayle Gayle Gayle Gayle Gayle T Wilson Gayle Gayle Gayle Gayle Gayle Gayle Gayle
LT Lanier Lanier Lanier Lanier Lanier Lanier Lanier Lanier Lanier Lanier Lanier Lanier Lanier Lanier DT D Hopkins D Hopkins D Hopkins D Hopkins D Hopkins D Hopkins D Hopkins D Hopkins D Hopkins D Hopkins D Hopkins D Hopkins D Hopkins D Hopkins
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C Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller Miller DE Collins Collins Collins Collins Collins Collins Collins Collins Collins T Wilson Collins Collins Collins Collins
RG Brooks Brooks Brooks Brooks Brooks Brooks Brooks Brooks Brooks Brooks Brooks Brooks Brooks Brooks ILB Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Rivers Tyler Rivers Tyler Tyler Tyler
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TE Drager Drager Drager Drager Drager Drager Drager Drager Drager Drager Drager Drager Coles (WR) Coles (WR) WHIP Gouveia-Winslow Gouveia-Winslow Gouveia-Winslow Gouveia-Winslow K Fuller (NB) Gouveia-Winslow K Fuller (NB) Tweedy K Fuller (NB) K Fuller (NB) Bonner (NB) K Fuller (NB) K Fuller (NB) K Fuller (NB)
QB Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas CB K Fuller K Fuller K Fuller K Fuller Hill K Fuller Hill K Fuller Hill Hill Hosley Bonner Hill Bonner
FB Phillips Phillips Davis (WR) Davis (WR) Davis (WR) Davis (WR) Phillips Phillips Phillips Davis (WR) Martin (TE) Davis (WR) Davis (WR) Davis (WR) ROVER Whitley Whitley Whitley Whitley Whitley Whitley Whitley Whitley Whitley Whitley Exum Exum Exum Whitley
TB Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson FS Exum Exum Exum Exum Exum Exum Exum Exum Exum Exum Whitley Whitley Whitley Exum
FL Coale Coale Coale Coale Coale Coale Coale Coale Coale Coale Coale Coale Coale Coale FC Hosley Hosley Hosley Hosley Hosley Hosley Hosley Hosley Hosley Hosley K Fuller Hosley Hosley Hosley
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Game 1: Hokies Roll to Open Beamer’s 25th Season NO. 13
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(14:13 re 1st) - Wilson 20 run (Journell kick) (8:59 re 1st) - FG Journell 28 (6:17 re 1st) - Oglesby 4 run (Journell kick) (13:38 re 2nd) - Wilson 19 run (Journell kick) (2:23 re 2nd) - Wilson 3 run (Journell kick) (0:22 re 2nd) - Dunn 7 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) (13:20 re 3rd) - Boykin 4 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) (12:30 re 3rd) - Fuller 0 blocked punt return (Journell kick) (3:29 re 3rd) - Quick 46 pass from Jackson (team kick failed) (0:20 re 3rd) - Davis 22 pass from Leal (Journell kick) (13:27 re 4th) - Jackson 15 run (Martin kick) (8:11 re 4th) - Davis 63 pass from Leal (Journell kick)
Team Stats ASU VT First downs 11 21 Rushes-yds. 36-117 45-256 Passing yds. 176 262 Return yds. 0 190 Passes 9-26-3 15-28-0 Punts-avg. 8-45.0 5-32.4 Fumbles-lost 1-1 0-0 Penalties-yds. 1-5 4-31 Time of poss. 25:54 34:06 Sacks by 1-3 1-6
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Individual Totals Rushing — ASU, Jackson 6-46, Presley 13-43, Miller 2-15, Baker Boney 5-9, Cadet 7-6, Wilson 2-0, McLean 1-(-2); VT, Wilson 16-162, Oglesby 1046, Dyer 6-30, Thomas 3-16, Leal 1-5, Gregory 5-3, Team 4-(-6). Passing — ASU, Presley 7-18-2-89, Jackson 2-8-1-87; VT, Thomas 9-19-0149, Leal 6-9-0-113. Receiving — ASU, Quick 3-110, Peaco*ck 2-24, Cadet 2-4, Washington 1-41, Baker Boney 1-(-3); VT, Coles 4-29, Davis 3-140, Roberts 3-45, Coale 2-25, Boykin 2-16, Dunn 1-7.
AS VT VT VT VT VT
(11:59 re 1st) (7:25 re 1st) (5:30 re 1st) (0:52 re 1st) (4:12 re 2nd) (9:49 re 3rd)
Arkansas State Virginia Tech
7 26
7 0 0 0 — 7 16 7 3 0 — 26 - Aplin 5 run (Davis kick) - Team safety - Coles 49 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) - Coale 4 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) - Wilson 3 run (Journell kick) - FG Journell 31
Team Stats AS VT First downs 15 22 Rushing yds. 31-64 40-135 Passing yds. 205 292 Return yds. 38 61 Passes 16-36-2 21-33-2 Punts-avg. 6-37.8 3-33.0 Fumbles-lost 0-0 2-0 Penalties-yds. 6-40 5-51 Time of poss. 23:15 36:45 Sacks by 2-6 3-22
Individual Totals Rushing — AS, Aplin 13-29, Jackson 10-20, Lawson 7-12, Robertson 1-3; VT, Wilson 20-85, Thomas 9-31, Oglesby 5-10, Coale 1-9, Phillips 3-2, Team 2-(2). Passing — AS, Aplin 16-36-2-205; VT, Thomas 21-33-2-292. Receiving — AS, Frampton 6-59, Jarboe 4-38, Stockemer 3-77. Jackson 2-22, Lucas 1-9; VT, Coale 7-128, Boykin 4-29, Davis 4-27, Coles 2-61, Wilson 2-7, George 1-37, Dunn 1-3.
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium • Greenville, N.C. Sept. 10, 2011 • Attendance: 49,404
Joan C. Edwards Stadium • Huntington, W.Va. Sept. 24, 2011 • Attendance: 34,424
Game 2: Hokies Grind Out Road Win Over East Carolina
Game 4: Defense Strong Once Again in Road Victory
NO. 11 Virginia Tech East Carolina ECU VT VT ECU VT
(8:51 re 1st) (0:44 re 2nd) (10:48 re 3rd) (5:40 re 3rd) (7:30 re 4th)
VIRGINIA TECH EAST CAROLINA 0 3 7 7 — 17 7 0 3 0 — 10 - Dobson 2 run (Barbour kick) - FG Journell 39 - Oglesby 1 run (Journell kick) - FG Barbour 48 - Oglesby 10 run (Journell kick)
Individual Totals Rushing — VT, Wilson 25-137, Thomas 12-67, Oglesby 9-43, Davis 1-(-2), Team 3-(-4); ECU, Dobson 4-11, Bullock 5-10, Davis 7-(-36). Passing — VT, Thomas 8-20-1-91; ECU, Davis 20-38-1-127. Receiving — VT, Boykin 4-48, Coale 2-25, Davis 1-14, Wilson 1-4; ECU, Bowman 3-34, Hardy 3-31, Lewis 3-17, Bullock 3-10, Bodenheimer 2-20, Womack 2-7, Dobson 2-2, Arrington 1-5, Webster 1-1.
Virginia Tech Marshall VT VT MU VT VT MU VT
30 10
13 10 0 7 — 30 0 10 0 0 — 10
(7:00 re 1st) - Thomas 5 run (Journell kick) (2:21 re 1st) - Wilson 3 run (kick blocked) (14:48 re 2nd) - FG Warner 45 (10:31 re 2nd) - Oglesby 4 run (Journell kick) (1:10 re 2nd) - FG Journell 41 (0:32 re 2nd) - Dobson 29 pass from Cato (Warner kick) (13:52 re 4th) - Oglesby 5 run (Journell kick)
Team Stats VT MU First downs 21 12 Rushing yds. 41-215 24-6 Passing yds. 229 245 Return yds. 69 -7 Passes 22-33-1 17-33-1 Punts-avg. 4-34.5 8-35.0 Fumbles-lost 2-1 1-1 Penalties-yds. 5-41 4-33 Time of poss. 35:58 24:02 Sacks by 5-25 0-0
Individual Totals Rushing — VT, Wilson 26-132, Oglesby 12-75, Thomas 3-8; MU, Martinez 7-10, Van 9-8, Cato 8-(-12). Passing — VT, Thomas 22-33-1-229; MU, Cato 17-33-1-245. Receiving — VT, Coles 8-66, Coale 7-107, Wilson 2-11, Martin 1-15, Drager 1-11, Oglesby 1-8, C. Fuller 1-7, Davis 1-4; MU, Dobson 5-103, Wilson 3-72, Martinez 3-16, Kelson 2-26, Hoskins 2-14, Van 2-14.
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Team Stats VT ECU First downs 20 11 Rushes-yds. 50-241 16-(-15) Passing yds. 91 127 Return yds. -6 -13 Passes 8-20-1 20-38-1 Punts-avg. 5-37.8 6-45.5 Fumbles-lost 2-1 1-0 Penalties-yds. 12-92 0-0 Time of poss. 37:22 22:38 Sacks by 5-43 0-0
No. 13 Virginia Tech Marshall
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2011 game-by-game Lane Stadium/Worsham Field • Blacksburg, Va. Oct. 1, 2011 • Attendance: 66,233
BB&T Field • Winston-Salem, N.C. Oct. 15, 2011 • Attendance: 35,026
Game 5: Clemson Too Much For Hokies
Game 7: After Slow Start, Tech Rolls Past Wake Forest
No. 13 Clemson No. 11 Virginia Tech Clemson Virginia Tech CU VT CU CU CU
(2:12 re 1st) (4:35 re 2nd) (1:49 re 2nd) (10:42 re 3rd) (6:12 re 4th)
- FG Catanzaro 31 - FG Journell 24 - Ellington 1 run (Catanzaro kick) - Allen 32 pass from Boyd (Catanzaro kick) - Bellamy 31 run (team kick failed) Individual Totals Rushing — CU, Bellamy 6-47, Ellington 16-40, Boyd 10-28, Watkins 3-4; VT, Wilson 20-123, Thomas 12-8, Gregory 1-2, Oglesby 6-1, Team 1-(-1). Passing — CU, Boyd 13-31-1-204; VT, Thomas 15-21-1-125. Receiving — CU, Allen 4-75, Brown 3-56, Watkins 3-38, Ellington 2-20, Hopkins 1-15; VT, Coale 5-41, Coles 4-44, Boykin 3-10, Wilson 2-21, Oglesby 1-9.
WF WF VT VT VT VT WF VT VT
(11:19 re 1st) (6:47 re 1st) (8:43 re 2nd) (4:43 re 2nd) (0:04 re 2nd) (12:36 re 3rd) (2:04 re 3rd) (10:49 re 4th) (2:22 re 4th)
Virginia Tech Wake Forest
38 17
0 21 7 10 — 38 10 0 7 0 — 17 - FG Newman 28 - Givens 79 pass from Price (Newman kick) - Thomas 1 run (Journell kick) - Boykin 20 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) - Thomas 3 run (Journell kick) - Wilson 7 run (Journell kick) - Ford 4 pass from Price (Newman kick) - Davis 30 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) - FG Journell 24
Team Stats VT WF First Downs 19 17 Rushes-yds. 40-193 31-59 Passing yds. 280 261 Return yds. 25 1 Passes 17-32-0 20-36-1 Punts-avg. 7-42.1 7-43.0 Fumbles-lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-yds. 4-28 2-15 Time of poss. 32:30 27:30 Sacks by 4-35 1-14
Individual Totals Rushing — VT Wilson 17-136, Thomas 11-30, Oglesby 12-27; WF, Pendergrass 21-80, Statchitas 2-7, Knott 1-5, Price 7-(-33). Passing — VT, Thomas 17-32-0-280; WF, Price 19-33-1-254, Statchitas 1-2-07, Givens 0-1-0-0. Receiving — VT, Boykin 7-149, Coale 4-30, Davis 2-39, Drager 2-37, Coles 1-13, Wilson 1-12; WF, Givens 7-140, Campanaro 5-37, Dembry 3-41, Davis 2-23, Pendergrass 1-10, Bohanon 1-6, Ford 1-4.
Lane Stadium/Worsham Field • Blacksburg, Va. Oct. 8, 2011 • Attendance: 66,233
Lane Stadium/Worsham Field • Blacksburg, Va. Oct. 22, 2011 • Attendance: 66,233
Game 6: Thomas Shines as Hokies Pull Out Wild Win
Game 8: Hokies Come Alive in Second Half for Victory
Miami No. 21 Virginia Tech Miami Virginia Tech VT VT UM VT UM VT UM VT UM UM VT
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Team Stats CU VT First Downs 18 17 Rushes-yds. 35-119 40-133 Passing yds. 204 125 Return yds. 3 53 Passes 13-32-1 15-27-1 Punts-avg. 8-41.4 8-29.4 Fumbles-lost 0-0 3-1 Penalties-yds. 5-61 6-60 Time of poss. 25:09 34:51 Sacks by 4-31 1-9
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35 38
0 7 7 21 — 35 7 14 3 14 — 38
(3:48 re 1st) - Thomas 7 run (Journell kick) (14:53 re 2nd) - Coale 40 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) (3:29 re 2nd) - Hurns 15 pass from Harris (Wieclaw kick) (0:04 re 2nd) - Wilson 3 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) (10:29 re 3rd) - Benjamin 77 pass from Harris (Wieclaw kick) (2:55 re 3rd) - FG Journell 28 (12:15 re 4th) - Streeter 4 pass from Harris (Wieclaw kick) (12:05 re 4th) - Boykin 60 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) (8:25 re re 4th) - Miller 16 pass from Dorsett (Wieclaw kick) (2:51 re 4th) - Miller 30 run (Wieclaw kick) (0:56 re 4th) - Thomas 19 run (Journell kick)
Team Stats UM VT First downs 21 26 Rushes-yds. 38-236 38-172 Passing yds. 283 310 Return yds. 7 17 Passes 14-22-0 23-25-0 Punts-avg. 2-41.5 2-42.0 Fumbles-lost 0-0 2-1 Penalties-yds. 9-84 5-35 Time of poss. 28:35 31:25 Sacks by 0-0 3-16
Individual Totals Rushing — UM, Miller 18-166, James 10-65, Benjamin 1-6, Harris 7-1, Hagens 1-0, Whipple 1-(-2); VT, Wilson 23-128, Thomas 11-38, Oglesby 2-4, Gregory 1-3, Lanier 0-2, Davis 1-(-3). Passing — UM, Harris 13-21-0-267, Dorsett 1-1-0-16; VT, Thomas 23-25-1-310. Receiving — UM, Walford 4-66, Hurns 3-63, Miller 3-23, Streeter 2-30, Benjamin 1-77, Clements 1-24; VT, Boykin 7-120, Coale 5-91, Wilson 4-25, Davis 3-31, Drager 2-36, Coles 1-6, Oglesby 1-1.
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No. 16 Boston College Virginia Tech BC VT VT VT VT VT BC VT
(12:01 re 1st) (6:32 re 1st) (0:00 re 2nd) (12:14 re 3rd) (4:22 re 3rd) (13:42 re 4th) (9:08 re 4th) (3:43 re 4th)
Boston College Virginia Tech
14 30
7 0 0 7 — 14 3 3 14 10 — 30 - Rettig 2 run (Freese kick) - FG Journell 26 - FG Journell 36 - Wilson 42 run (Journell kick) - Davis 20 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) - Thomas 1 run (Journell kick) - Pantale 7 pass from Rettig (Freese kick) - FG Journell 24
Team Stats BC VT First downs 15 24 Rushes-yds. 29-91 40-214 Passing yds. 181 268 Return yds. 0 3 Passes 13-30-1 22-36-0 Punts-avg. 7-40.3 5-31.0 Fumbles-lost 1-1 0-0 Penalties-yds. 1-15 3-13 Time of poss. 26:27 33:33 Sacks by 0-0 4-13
Individual Totals Rushing — BC, Finch 18-92, Williams 5-8, Rettig 6-(-9); VT, Wilson, 17-134, Thomas 16-60, Gregory 4-18, Oglesby 2-3, Team 1-(-1). Passing — BC, Rettig 13-30-1-181; VT, Thomas 22-36-0-268. Receiving — BC, Larmond 4-69, Finch 3-53, Pantale 2-26, Amidon 1-13, Anderson 1-9, Elliott 1-7, Coleman 1-4; VT, Coale 8-118, Boykin 5-46, Davis 3-49, Wilson 3-16, Oglesby 2-11, Coles 1-28.
Wallace Wade Stadium • Durham, N.C. Oct. 29, 2011 • Attendance: 27,392
Lane Stadium/Worsham Field • Blacksburg, Va. Nov. 17, 2011 • Attendance: 66,233
Game 9: Strong Defense Leads Tech to Hard-Fought Win
Game 11: Tech Picks Up Win No. 10 The Hard Way
No. 15 Virginia Tech Duke Virginia Tech Duke VT DU VT DU
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7 7 0 0 — 14 0 7 3 0 — 10
North Carolina Virginia Tech
(4:14 re 1st) - Martin 2 pass from Thomas (Weiss kick) (14:22 re 2nd) - Scott 3 run (Snyderwine kick) (10:20 re 2nd) - Oglesby 1 run (Weiss kick) (7:31 re 3rd) - FG Snyderwine 26
Team Stats VT DU First Downs 21 16 Rushes-yds. 42-243 28-100 Passing yds. 190 226 Return yds. 19 100 Passes 17-28-2 19-40-3 Punts-avg. 6-37.0 3-42.0 Fumbles-lost 2-0 1-1 Penalties-yds. 9-94 3-15 Time of poss. 32:30 27:30 Sack by 1-10 1-7
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Individual Totals Rushing - VT, Wilson 23-148, Oglesby 6-44, Thomas 10-27, Coale 1-26, Team 2-(-2); DU, Scott 10-72, Thompson 3-25, Boone 5-4, Crowder 1-4, Renfree 8-0, Team 1-(-5). Passing - VT, Thomas 17-28-2-190; DU, Renfree 17-35-3-204, Boone 2-5-022. Receiving - VT, Boykin 6-63, Drager 4-39, Coale 2-62, Davis 2-16, Coles 1-5, Wilson 1-3, Martin 1-2; DU, Vernon 4-88, Scott 4-29, Haflet 4-25, Varner 3-46, Braxton 3-35, Parker 1-3.
NC VT VT VT VT NC NC
North Carolina Virginia Tech
21 24
7 0 0 14 — 21 0 10 14 0 — 24
(13:42 re 1st) - Bernard 4 run (Moore kick) (9:18 re 2nd) - Drager 11 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) (4:58 re 2nd) - FG Journell 22 (9:02 re 3rd) - Thomas 23 run (Journell kick) (0:25 re 3rd) - Coles 4 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) (7:06 re 4th) - Highsmith 5 pass from Renner (Moore kick) (2:32 re 4th) - Houston 1 run (Moore kick)
Team Stats NC VT First downs 18 23 Rushes-yds. 34-134 40-145 Passing yds. 224 187 Return yds. 9 -1 Passes 14-27-0 19-33-0 Punts-avg. 4-27.5 3-30.0 Fumbles-lost 1-1 4-1 Penalties-yds. 6-59 2-25 Time of poss. 27:16 32:44 Sacks by 2-17 1-7
Individual Totals Rushing — NC, Bernard 10-45, Houston 9-42, Blue 9-32, Highsmith 1-7, Jones 1-7, Thorpe 2-6, Renner 2-(-5); VT, Wilson 21-82, Thomas 13-32, Oglesby 5-31, Team 1-0. Passing — NC, Renner 14-26-0-224, Blue 0-1-0-0; VT, Thomas 19-32-0-195, Team 0-1-0-0. Receiving — NC, Jones 6-105, Highsmith 5-90, Ebron 1-18, Hurst 1-10, Byrd 1-1; VT, Boykin 10-106, Coale 4-37, Coles 2-23, Drager 1-11, Davis 1-10, Wilson 1-8.
Bobby Dodd Stadium/Grant Field • Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 10, 2011 • Attendance: 50,140
Scott Stadium • Charlottesville, Va. Nov. 26, 2011 • Attendance: 61,124
Game 10: Thomas, Defense Lead Hokies to Huge Road Win
Game 12: Hokies Clinch Coastal Crown
No. 10 No. 21 Virginia Tech Georgia Tech GT VT VT GT VT GT GT GT VT VT VT
(4:54 re 1st) (8:38 re 2nd) (4:21 re 2nd) (1:00 re 2nd) (0:44 re 2nd) (0:00 re 2nd) (11:17 re 3rd) (4:29 re 3rd) (0:32 re 3rd) (9:49 re 4th) (3:02 re 4th)
Virginia Tech Georgia Tech 0 21 6 10 — 37 7 6 13 0 — 26
- Washington 2 run (Moore kick) - Thomas 1 run (Journell kick) - Boykin 9 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) - FG Moore 41 - Coale 63 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) - FG Moore 36 - Washington 1 run (run failed) - Washington 1 run (Moore kick) - Thomas 12 run (pass failed) - Drager 14 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) - FG Journell 23 Individual Totals Rushing — VT, Wilson 23-175, Thomas 18-70, Oglesby 9-24, Team 2-(-2); GT, Peeples 3-84, Washington 24-77, Sims 8-32, Lyons 7-26, Smith 4-17, Jones 3-7. Passing — VT, Thomas 7-13-0-209; GT, Washington 5-10-0-97, Team 0-1-0-0. Receiving — VT, Coale 2-97, Coles 2-56, Boykin 2-42, Drager 1-14; GT, Melton 2-55, Hill 2-43, Peeples 1-(-1).
Virginia Tech Virginia VT VT VT VT VT VT
7 0
7 0
38 0
7 17 — 38 0 0 — 0
(8:46 re 1st) - Thomas 14 run (Journell kick) (11:36 re 2nd) - Boykin 20 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) (10:45 re 3rd) - Wilson 27 run (Journell kick) (13:54 re 4th) - Wilson 38 run (Journell kick) (11:28 re 4th) - Davis 7 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) (6:45 re 4th) - FG Journell 40
Team Stats VT VA First downs 21 14 Rushes-yds. 45-183 26-30 Passing yds. 227 211 Return yds. 55 9 Passes 16-25-0 16-30-2 Punts-avg. 4-47.5 6-39.2 Fumbles-lost 1-0 3-2 Penalties-yds. 5-60 6-54 Time of poss. 34:57 25:03 Sacks by 4-31 1-3
Individual Totals Rushing — VT, Wilson 24-153, Thomas 7-27, Oglesby 6-6, Gregory 5-1, Coale 1-(-2), Team 2-(-2); VA, Parks 7-17, Jones 6-13, Jennings 1-12, Richardson 3-5, Millien 1-4, Shepherd 1-2, Watford 1-1, Rocco 6-(-24). Passing — VT, Thomas 13-21-0-187, Leal 3-4-40-0; VA, Rocco 16-27-2-211, Watford 0-3-0-0. Receiving — VT, Davis 5-119, Boykin 4-44, Coale 2-15, Byrn 1-15, Drager 1-15, Fuller 1-12, Wilson 1-5, Coles 1-2; VA, Burd 7-100, Smith 2-42, Millien 2-33, Keys 1-24, Mathis 1-6, Freedman 1-4, Parks 1-2, Terrell 1-0.
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Team Stats VT GT First Downs 20 16 Rushes-yds. 52-267 49-243 Passing yds. 209 97 Return yds. 0 0 Passes 7-13-0 5-11-0 Punts-avg. 2-34.5 3-37.3 Fumbles-lost 3-1 3-0 Penalties-yds. 6-56 3-35 Time of poss. 34:13 25:47 Sacks by 5-36 1-2
No. 6 Virginia Tech No. 24 Virginia
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2011 game-by-game Bank of America Stadium • Charlotte, N.C. Dec. 3, 2011 • Attendance: 73,675
Mercedes-Benz Superdome • New Orleans, La. Jan. 3, 2012 • Attendance: 64,512
Game 13: Tech Falls in ACC Championship Game
Game 14: Hokies Drop OT Heartbreaker to Michigan
No. 5 No. 21
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Clemson exploded for 28 unanswered second-half points to break a 10-10 tie and seize the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Championship with a lopsided 38-10 win over No. 5 Virginia Tech at soldout Bank of America Stadium. Tech lost a fumble on its first offensive play and never seemed to get in sync during its quest for a fifth ACC title. The Hokies turned the ball over three times and committed nine penalties, while amassing just 330 total yards. The Tech ground game that had averaged 199.8 yards per game on the season was limited to just 56 yards. The Tigers scored on four consecutive second-half possessions. Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd accounted for two touchdowns passing and a TD on the ground, leading his team to 262 yards of offense in the half and 457 yards for the night. Logan Thomas accounted for Tech’s only touchdown with a 45-yard pass to D.J. Coles, who had career bests of seven catches and 116 yards receiving during the game. Thomas competed 22 of 44 passes for 274 yards.
Game Notes • Jarrett Boykin caught three passes in the game to set a school season record for pass receptions with 57. Boykin surpassed the old mark of 55 catches set by Ernest Wilford in 2005. • Clemson, which defeated the Hokies 23-3 in Blacksburg during regular-season play, became the first team ever to defeat Virginia Tech twice in the same football season. • Kicker Cody Journell booted a career-best 42-yard field goal in the game. His previous best was a 41-yarder against Marshall. • Clemson became the first Tech opponent all season to finish a game with more time of possession than the Hokies. The Tigers controlled the ball for 30:10, while the Hokies had it for 29:50. Virginia Tech Clemson CU VT CU VT CU CU CU CU
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No. 13 Michigan No. 17 Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech 10 Clemson 38
7 7
3 0 3 21
0 — 10 7 — 38
(11:17 re 1st) - Allen 24 pass from Boyd (Catanzaro kick) (0:04 re 1st) - Coles 45 pass from Thomas (Journell kick) (7:54 re 2nd) - FG Catanzaro 20 (0:01 re 2nd) - FG Journell 42 (10:45 re 3rd) - Allen 8 pass from Boyd (Catanzaro kick) (8:02 re 3rd) - Watkins 53 pass from Boyd (Catanzaro kick) (6:21 re 3rd) - Ellington 29 run (Catanzaro kick) (13:04 re 4th) - Boyd 1 run (Catanzaro kick)
Team Stats VT CU First downs 19 25 Rushes-yds. 29-56 45-217 Passing yds. 274 240 Return yds. 0 108 Passes 22-44-2 20-30-0 Punts-avg. 6-44.2 5-41.6 Fumbles-lost 2-1 1-0 Penalties-yds. 9-91 5-35 Time of poss. 29:50 30:10 Sacks by 1-6 2-22
Individual Totals Rushing — VT, Wilson 11-32, Oglesby 6-22, Thomas 12-2; CU, Ellington 20125, Watkins 5-55, Boyd 11-28, Howard 3-11, Stoudt1-1, McDowell 3-0, Team 2-(-3). Passing — VT, Thomas 22-44-2-274; CU, Boyd 20-29-0-240, Hopkins 0-1-0-0. Receiving — VT, Coles 7-116, Davis 4-50, Boykin 3-58, Wilson 3-14, Drager 2-23, Coale 2-11, Oglesby 1-2; CU, Hopkins 7-92, Watkins 5-80, Allen 2-32, Ellington 2-(-5), Peake 1-17, Ja. Brown 1-17, Ford 1-5, Bryant 1-2.
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NEW ORLEANS – Michigan kicker Brendan Gibbons booted a game-winning 37-yard field goal in overtime, as the Wolverines knocked off Virginia Tech 23-20 in a wild Sugar Bowl game played at the Superdome. “I’m proud of our football team,” Tech head coach Frank Beamer said. “We battled back and showed great heart … Our guys hung in there great. A couple of close calls were probably the difference in the ball game, so I’m proud of our football team and the way they hung in there and battled when things didn’t look great.” The biggest call of the night went against the Hokies. Tech lost the coin flip in overtime, and Michigan decided to play defense first. On third-and-5 from the Michigan 20, Tech quarterback Logan Thomas appeared to have thrown a touchdown pass to receiver Danny Coale in the corner of the end zone. Officials originally ruled the play a touchdown, but reviewed it, and then reversed the call, saying Coale didn’t maintain control of the ball. The reversal forced Tech to attempt a field goal, and Justin Myer, subbing for starting kicker Cody Journell, pushed a 37-yard attempt wide right. That meant Michigan only needed a field goal to win. The Wolverines (11-2) ran the ball three straight times to set up Gibbons’ attempt. He nailed it, giving Michigan the victory. For the Hokies, it marked a bitter end to a game in which they dominated statistically. They finished 377 yards of offense and held the Wolverines to just 184. More impressively, Tech’s defense – outstanding all night – kept elusive Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson under wraps. Robinson rushed for just 13 yards and completed only 9 of 21 attempts, though he did throw two touchdown passes compared to one interception. Still, the Hokies showed resiliency, coming back to tie the game twice. Trailing 17-6, Tech got a field goal from Myer with 4:48 left in the third and a 1-yard touchdown from Thomas with 10:22 left in the game. Thomas’ pass to Marcus Davis gave the Hokies the needed two points to tie the game at 17. Virginia Tech Michigan VT VT M M M VT VT M VT M
3 3 3 11 0 — 20 0 10 7 3 3 — 23
(7:04 re 1st) - FG Myer 37 (14:10 re 2nd) - FG Myer 43 (0:49 re 2nd) - Hemingway 45 pass from Robinson (Gibbons kick) (0:00 re 2nd) - FG Gibbons 24 (9:43 re 3rd) - Hemingway 18 pass from Robinson (Gibbons kick) (4:48 re 3rd) - FG Myer 36 (10:22 re 4th) - Thomas 1 run (Davis pass) (4:00 re 4th) - FG Gibbons 39 (0:02 re 4th) - FG Myer 25 (OT) - FG Gibbons 37
Team Stats VT M First downs 22 12 Rushes-yds. 48-163 30-56 Passing yds. 214 128 Return yds. 24 7 Passes 10-22-1 19-28-1 Punts-avg. 1-36.0 5-36.2 Fumbles-lost 1-1 2-0 Penalties-yds. 7-68 4-26 Time of poss. 36:50 23:10 Sacks by 3-25 2-4
Individual Totals Rushing — VT, Wilson 24-82, Thomas 16-53, Oglesby 7-35, Coale 1-(-7); M, Toussaint 13-30, Robinson 13-13, Gallon 1-7, Odoms 1-5, Smith 1-2). Passing — VT, Thomas 19-28-1-214; M, Robinson 9-21-1-117, Dileo 1-1-0-11. Receiving — VT, Coale 8-117, Boykin 4-30, Coles 2-31, Drager 1-15, Davis 1-11, Martin 1-5, Wilson 1-3, Phillips 1-2; M, Hemingway 2-63, Koger 2-9, Toussaint 1-14, Grady, 1-11, Glanda 1-11, Roundtree 1-10, Smith 1-7, Gallon 1-3.
2011 SUPERLATIVES INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS
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Rushes 26 Yards Rushing 175 TD Rushes 3 Long Rush 57 Pass attempts 44 Pass completions 23 Yards Passing 310 TD Passes 3 Long Pass 63 Receptions 10 Yards Receiving 149 TD Receptions 2 Long Reception 63 Field Goals 4 Long Field Goal 43 Punts 8 Punting Avg 47.5 Long Punt 75 Punts inside 20 3 Long Punt Return 55 Long Kickoff Return 35 Tackles 12 Sacks 2.5 Tackles For Loss 3.0 Interceptions 2
Rushes 24 Yards Rushing 166 TD Rushes 3 Long Rush 47 Pass attempts 38 Pass completions 20 Yards Passing 267 TD Passes 3 Long Pass 79 Receptions 7 Yards Receiving 140 TD Receptions 2 Long Reception 79 Field Goals 3 Long Field Goal 48 Punts 8 Punting Avg 45.5 Long Punt 59 Punts inside 20 3 Long Punt Return 26 Long Kickoff Return 35 Tackles 19 Sacks 4.0 Tackles For Loss 6.0 Interceptions 2
David Wilson at Marshall (Sep 24, 2011) David Wilson at Georgia Tech (Nov 10, 2011) David Wilson vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011) David Wilson at Wake Forest (Oct 15, 2011) Logan Thomas vs Clemson (Dec 03, 2011) Logan Thomas vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) Logan Thomas vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) Logan Thomas vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) Logan Thomas at Georgia Tech (Nov 10, 2011) Mark Leal vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011) Logan Thomas at Georgia Tech (Nov 10, 2011) Jarrett Boykin vs North Carolina (Nov 17, 2011) Jarrett Boykin at Wake Forest (Oct 15, 2011) Marcus Davis vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011) Marcus Davis vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011) Danny Coale at Georgia Tech (Nov 10, 2011) Justin Myer vs Michigan (Jan. 3, 2012) Justin Myer vs Michigan (Jan. 3, 2012) Scott Demler vs Clemson (Oct 01, 2011) Danny Coale at Virginia (Nov 26, 2011) Michael Branthover at Duke (Oct 29, 2011) Michael Branthover at Wake Forest (Oct 15, 2011) Danny Coale vs Clemson (Dec 03, 2011) Jayron Hosley vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011) Dyrell Roberts vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011) Eddie Whitley vs Clemson (Oct 01, 2011) Jack Tyler at Georgia Tech (Nov 10, 2011) Antone Exum vs North Carolina (Nov 17, 2011) Eddie Whitley vs North Carolina (Nov 17, 2011) Eddie Whitley vs Clemson (Dec 03, 2011) J.R. Collins at Marshall (Sep 24, 2011) James Gayle at Marshall (Sep 24, 2011) James Gayle at Virginia (Nov 26, 2011) Jayron Hosley vs Arkansas State (Sep 17, 2011)
Tevin Washington, at Georgia Tech (Nov 10, 2011) Lamar Miller, vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) Tevin Washington, at Georgia Tech (Nov 10, 2011) Desmond Scott, at Duke (Oct 29, 2011) Dominique Davis, at East Carolina (Sep 10, 2011) Dominique Davis, at East Carolina (Sep 10, 2011) Tajh Boyd, vs Clemson (Dec 03, 2011) Jacory Harris, vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) Jacory Harris, vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) Tajh Boyd, vs Clemson (Dec 03, 2011) Tanner Price, at Wake Forest (Oct 15, 2011) Chris Givens, at Wake Forest (Oct 15, 2011) KevinBurd, at Virginia (Nov 26, 2011) DeAndre Hopkins, vs Clemson (Dec 03, 2011) Chris Givens, at Wake Forest (Oct 15, 2011) Dwayne Allen, vs Clemson (Dec 03, 2011) Junior Hemingway, vs Michigan (Jan. 3, 2012) Chris Givens, at Wake Forest (Oct 15, 2011) Brendan Gibbons, vs Michigan (Jan. 3, 2012) Mike Barbour at East Carolina (Sep 10, 2011) Sam Martin vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011) Kase Whitehead at Marshall (Sep 24, 2011) Dawson Zimmerman, vs Clemson (Oct 01, 2011) Ben Ryan at East Carolina (Sep 10, 2011) Sam Martin vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011) Ben Ryan at East Carolina (Sep 10, 2011) Alex King, at Duke (Oct 29, 2011) Jimmy Howell, at Virginia (Nov 26, 2011) Jamison Crowder, at Duke (Oct 29, 2011) Darius Jennings, at Virginia (Nov 26, 2011) Luke Kuechly, vs Boston College (Oct 22, 2011) Andre Branch, vs Clemson (Oct 01, 2011) Andre Branch, vs Clemson (Oct 01, 2011) Matt Daniels, at Duke (Oct 29, 2011)
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Rushes 52 Yards Rushing 267 Yards Per Rush 5.8 TD Rushes 4 Pass attempts 44 Pass completions 23 Yards Passing 310 Yards Per Pass 16.1 TD Passes 4 Total Plays 76 Total Offense 518 Yards Per Play 7.7 Points 66 Sacks By 5 First Downs 26 Penalties 12 Penalty Yards 94 Turnovers 3 Interceptions By 3 Punts 8 Punting Avg 47.5 Long Punt 75 Punts inside 20 3 Long Punt Return 55
Rushes 49 Yards Rushing 243 Yards Per Rush 6.2 TD Rushes 3 Pass attempts 40 Pass completions 20 Yards Passing 283 Yards Per Pass 12.9 TD Passes 4 Total Plays 75 Total Offense 519 Yards Per Play 8.6 Points 38 Sacks By 4 First Downs 25 Penalties 9 Penalty Yards 84 Turnovers 4 Interceptions By 2 Punts 9 Punting Avg 45.5 Long Punt 59 Punts inside 20 3 Long Punt Return 26
at Georgia Tech (Nov 10, 2011) at Georgia Tech (Nov 10, 2011) at Duke (Oct 29, 2011) vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011) at Marshall (Sep 24, 2011) vs Clemson (Dec 03, 2011) vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) at Georgia Tech (Nov 10, 2011) vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011) vs Boston College (Oct 22, 2011) vs Michigan (Jan. 3, 2012) vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011) vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011) at East Carolina (Sep 10, 2011) at Marshall (Sep 24, 2011) at Georgia Tech (Nov 10, 2011) vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) at East Carolina (Sep 10, 2011) at Duke (Oct 29, 2011) vs Clemson (Dec 03, 2011) vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011) at Duke (Oct 29, 2011) vs Clemson (Oct 01, 2011) at Virginia (Nov 26, 2011) at Duke (Oct 29, 2011) at Wake Forest (Oct 15, 2011) vs Clemson (Dec 03, 2011) vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011)
at Georgia Tech (Nov 10, 2011) at Georgia Tech (Nov 10, 2011) vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) at Georgia Tech (Nov 10, 2011) at Duke (Oct 29, 2011) at East Carolina (Sep 10, 2011) at Wake Forest (Oct 15, 2011) vs Clemson (Dec 03, 2011) vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) vs Clemson (Dec 03, 2011) vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) vs Clemson (Dec 03, 2011) vs Clemson (Oct 01, 2011) vs Clemson (Dec 03, 2011) vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) vs Miami (Oct 08, 2011) vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011) at Duke (Oct 29, 2011) at Virginia (Nov 26, 2011) vs Arkansas State (Sep 17, 2011) at Duke (Oct 29, 2011) vs Clemson (Dec 03, 2011) vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011) at East Carolina (Sep 10, 2011) vs Appalachian State (Sep 03, 2011) at East Carolina (Sep 10, 2011) at Duke (Oct 29, 2011) at Virginia (Nov 26, 2011) at Duke (Oct 29, 2011)
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2011 statistics Date Sep 03, 2011 Sep 10, 2011 Sep 17, 2011 Sep 24, 2011 * Oct 01, 2011 * Oct 08, 2011 * Oct 15, 2011 * Oct 22, 2011 * Oct 29, 2011 * Nov 10, 2011 * Nov 17, 2011 * Nov 26, 2011 † Dec 03, 2011 Jan. 3, 2012
Opponent Score APPALACHIAN STATE W 66-13 at East Carolina W 17-10 ARKANSAS STATE W 26-7 at Marshall W 30-10 #13 CLEMSON L 3-23 MIAMI W 38-35 at Wake Forest W 38-17 BOSTON COLLEGE W 30-14 at Duke W 14-10 at #20 Georgia Tech W 37-26 NORTH CAROLINA W 24-21 at #24 Virginia W 38-0 vs #21 Clemson L 10-38 vs #13 Michigan L OT 20-23
Attend 66233 49404 66233 34424 66233 66233 35026 66233 27392 50140 66233 61124 73675 64512
* ACC Game † ACC championship game SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Virginia Tech 80 133 85 93 0 391 Opponents 55 50 74 65 3 247
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TEAM STATISTICS VT OPP SCORING 391 247 Points Per Game 27.9 17.6 FIRST DOWNS 296 221 Rushing 146 86 Passing 133 113 Penalty 17 22 RUSHING YARDAGE 2616 1457 Yards gained rushing 2986 1855 Yards lost rushing 370 398 Rushing Attempts 590 452 Average Per Rush 4.4 3.2 Average Per Game 186.9 104.1 TDs Rushing 26 15 PASSING YARDAGE 3166 2808 Comp-Att-Int 243-405-10 206-413-16 Average Per Pass 7.8 6.8 Average Per Catch 13.0 13.6 Average Per Game 226.1 200.6 TDs Passing 21 16 TOTAL OFFENSE 5782 4265 Total Plays 995 865 Average Per Play 5.8 4.9 Average Per Game 413.0 304.6 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 47-941 46-951 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 31-334 17-70 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 16-203 10-189 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 20.0 20.7 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 10.8 4.1 INT RETURN AVERAGE 12.7 18.9 FUMBLES-LOST 24-8 15-7 PENALTIES-Yards 82-745 55-477 Average Per Game 53.2 34.1 PUNTS-Yards 61-2241 79-3109 Average Per Punt 36.7 39.4 Net punt average 33.6 33.9 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 34:07 25:53 3RD-DOWN Conversions 94/205 62/192 3rd-Down Pct 46% 32% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 9/20 7/20 4th-Down Pct 45% 35% SACKS BY-Yards 41-284 17-109 MISC YARDS 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 48 31 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 18-25 11-19 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-2 RED-ZONE SCORES (52-70) 74% (28-40) 70% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (35-70) 50% (21-40) 52% PAT-ATTEMPTS (45-46) 98% (28-30) 93% ATTENDANCE 397398 257510 Games/Avg Per Game 6/66233 6/42918 Neutral Site Games 2/69094
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RECORD & RESULTS OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL ALL GAMES 11-3 5-1 6-0 0-2 CONFERENCE 7-1 3-1 4-0 0-0 NON-CONFERENCE 4-2 2-0 2-0 0-2 RUSHING David Wilson Logan Thomas Josh Oglesby Daniel Dyer Tony Gregory Danny Coale Mark Leal Andrew Lanier Joey Phillips Marcus Davis Team Total Opponents PASSING Logan Thomas Mark Leal Team Total Opponents
GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G 14 290 1846 137 1709 5.9 9 57 122.1 14 153 627 158 469 3.1 11 23 33.5 14 97 406 35 371 3.8 6 44 26.5 10 6 30 0 30 5.0 0 13 3.0 14 16 32 5 27 1.7 0 6 1.9 14 4 35 9 26 6.5 0 26 1.9 3 1 5 0 5 5.0 0 5 1.7 14 0 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0.1 14 3 3 1 2 0.7 0 3 0.1 14 2 0 5 -5 -2.5 0 0 -0.4 11 18 0 20 -20 -1.1 0 0 -1.8 14 590 2986 370 2616 4.4 26 57 186.9 14 452 1855 398 1457 3.2 15 47 104.1 G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G 14 135.50 234-391-10 59.8 3013 19 63 215.2 3 218.86 9-13-0 69.2 153 2 63 51.0 11 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 14 137.84 243-405-10 60.0 3166 21 63 226.1 14 112.03 206-413-16 49.9 2808 16 79 200.6
Defensive leaders
|------------Tackles----------| GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds
|-Sacks-| |------Pass Def-------| |-Fumbles-| Blkd No-Yards Int-Yds BU PD Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf
Antone Exum Eddie Whitley Tariq Edwards Kyle Fuller Jayron Hosley J.R. Collins Bruce Taylor Derrick Hopkins Jack Tyler James Gayle Cris Hill Tyrel Wilson Detrick Bonner Alonzo Tweedy Luther Maddy Barquell Rivers Zack McCray Corey Marshall Wiley Brown Chase Williams J. Gouveia-Winslow Duan Perez-Means Antoine Hopkins Martin Scales Kyshoen Jarrett Nick Dew Isaiah Hamlette Telvion Clark Boye Aromire Logan Thomas Justin Myer James Hopper Derek DiNardo Theron Norman David Wilson Michael Via Jarrett Boykin George George Greg Nosal Blake DeChristopher Chris Drager Dwight Tucker Daniel Dyer Danny Coale Tony Gregory Team Total Opponents
14 43 46 89 5.0-18 1.5-14 1-36 10 2 1-0 2 . . 14 40 43 83 1.0-7 . 2-47 4 1 . 1 . . 14 35 36 71 11.5-46 3.5-31 2--1 2 6 1-0 . . . 14 46 19 65 14.5-58 4.5-39 2-2 7 5 1-0 1 . . 13 33 26 59 1.0-2 . 3-56 12 1 1-0 2 . . 14 22 35 57 9.5-48 6.0-43 1-22 . 29 . . . . 8 21 32 53 7.0-36 5.0-27 . . 16 . . . . 14 26 25 51 5.0-26 3.0-19 . 1 12 1-0 1 . . 14 20 22 42 2.5-16 1.5-13 . . 5 1-0 . . . 13 22 16 38 12.5-54 7.0-44 . . 20 . . . . 14 16 18 34 1.0-2 . 1-8 7 . . . . . 14 14 15 29 3.0-24 2.5-23 . . 8 . . . . 13 17 10 27 3.5-10 . 1-0 4 . 1-3 . . . 11 11 12 23 4.0-15 1.0-5 . . 2 . . . . 13 10 9 19 2.0-5 1.0-1 . . 6 . 1 . . 12 8 8 16 0.5-1 . 1-7 . 2 . . . . 14 7 7 14 1.0-1 . . . 2 . . . . 14 7 6 13 3.0-13 3.0-13 . . 3 . . . . 14 6 7 13 . . . . . . . . . 14 6 4 10 . . . . . . . . . 6 4 5 9 1.0-7 0.5-6 1-26 1 5 . . . . 14 2 6 8 0.5-1 . . . 1 . . . . 6 2 6 8 0.5-2 . . 2 6 . . . . 14 4 3 7 . . . . . . . . . 14 4 3 7 . . . . . . . . . 14 3 4 7 . . . . . . . . . 13 2 5 7 2.0-8 1.0-6 . . 2 . . . . 4 1 5 6 0.5-1 . . . . . . . . 10 3 1 4 . . . . . . . . . 14 3 1 4 . . . . . . . . . 14 . 3 3 . . . . . . . . . 14 1 1 2 . . . 1 . . . . . 14 1 1 2 . . 1-0 . . . . . . 3 . 2 2 . . . . . . . . . 14 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 12 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . 13 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 14 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . 14 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . 14 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . 14 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . 2 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . 10 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 14 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 14 . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 14 444 448 892 92-401 41-284 16-203 51 134 7-3 8 1 1 14 466 694 1160 91.0-318 17-109 10-189 50 29 8-8 13 1 .
RECEIVING Jarrett Boykin Danny Coale D.J. Coles Marcus Davis David Wilson Chris Drager Josh Oglesby Dyrell Roberts Eric Martin Corey Fuller Randall Dunn George George Willie Byrn Joey Phillips Total Opponents
G 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 3 10 6 14 14 3 14 14 14
PUNT RETURNS Jayron Hosley Danny Coale Kyle Fuller Kyshoen Jarrett Tony Gregory Total Opponents
No. Yds Avg TD Long 18 228 12.7 0 55 8 52 6.5 0 19 2 18 9.0 1 9 2 12 6.0 0 9 1 24 24.0 0 0 31 334 10.8 1 55 17 70 4.1 0 26
INTERCEPTIONS Jayron Hosley Tariq Edwards Kyle Fuller Eddie Whitley Derek DiNardo J. Gouveia-Winslow Cris Hill J.R. Collins Barquell Rivers Detrick Bonner Antone Exum Total Opponents
No. Yds Avg TD Long 3 56 18.7 0 22 2 -1 -0.5 0 0 2 2 1.0 0 2 2 47 23.5 0 43 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 26 26.0 0 26 1 8 8.0 0 8 1 22 22.0 0 22 1 7 7.0 0 7 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 36 36.0 0 36 16 203 12.7 0 43 10 189 18.9 0 64
KICK RETURNS David Wilson Tony Gregory Dyrell Roberts Chase Williams Jayron Hosley Total. Opponents
No. Yds Avg TD Long 22 415 18.9 0 34 17 335 19.7 0 28 5 148 29.6 0 35 2 14 7.0 0 14 1 29 29.0 0 29 47 941 20.0 0 35 46 951 20.7 0 35
FUMBLE RETURNS Detrick Bonner Total Opponents
No. Yds Avg TD Long 1 3 3.0 0 3 1 3 3.0 0 3 2 8 4.0 0 5
scoring Cody Journell Logan Thomas David Wilson Josh Oglesby Marcus Davis Jarrett Boykin D.J. Coles Danny Coale Chris Drager Justin Myer Eric Martin Kyle Fuller Randall Dunn Tyler Weiss Team Total Opponents
|------------ PATs ------------| TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points 0 14-17 43-44 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 85 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-2 0 0 66 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 60 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 32 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 0 4-7 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 0 0-1 2-2 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 2 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 2 48 18-25 45-46 0-0 1 1-2 0 1 391 31 11-19 28-30 0-1 0 0-0 0 0 247 G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G 14 544 469 3013 3482 248.7 14 290 1709 0 1709 122.1 14 97 371 0 371 26.5 3 14 5 153 158 52.7 10 6 30 0 30 3.0
Tony Gregory Danny Coale Andrew Lanier Joey Phillips Marcus Davis Team Total Opponents
14 16 27 0 27 1.9 14 4 26 0 26 1.9 14 0 2 0 2 0.1 14 3 2 0 2 0.1 14 2 -5 0 -5 -0.4 11 19 -20 0 -20 -1.8 14 995 2616 3166 5782 413.0 14 865 1457 2808 4265 304.6
FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk Cody Journell 14-17 82.4 0-0 8-8 3-5 3-4 0-0 42 0 Tyler Weiss 0-1 0.0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Justin Myer 4-7 57.1 0-0 1-1 2-3 1-1 0-2 43 0 FG SEQUENCE Virginia Tech Opponents Appalachian State (28) East Carolina 30,(39) 53,(48) Arkansas State 40,(31) 30 Marshall (41),37 (45) Clemson (24) (31) Miami (28) Wake Forest (24) (28) Boston College (26),(36),(24) Duke 29 38,57,(26),29 Georgia Tech (23) (41),(36) North Carolina (22),57 43,38 Virginia 53,(40) 38 Clemson (42) (20) Michigan (37),(43),(36),(25),37 (24),(39),(37) Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. PUNTING No. Yds Michael Branthover 25 915 Scott Demler 23 761 Danny Coale 13 565 Total 61 2241 Opponents 79 3109 KICKOFFS Justin Myer Total Opponents
Avg Long TB 36.6 75 3 33.1 51 2 43.5 61 1 36.7 75 6 39.4 59 5
FC I20 Blkd 3 7 0 5 4 0 1 3 0 9 14 0 19 17 1
No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLn 79 5214 66.0 31 2 79 5214 66.0 31 2 951 46.1 23 52 3304 63.5 3 2 941 44.3 25
ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G David Wilson 14 1709 129 0 415 0 2253 160.9 Danny Coale 14 26 904 52 0 0 982 70.1 Jarrett Boykin 13 0 761 0 0 0 761 58.5 Marcus Davis 14 -5 510 0 0 0 505 36.1 D.J. Coles 14 0 480 0 0 0 480 34.3 Logan Thomas 14 469 0 0 0 0 469 33.5 Josh Oglesby 14 371 31 0 0 0 402 28.7 Tony Gregory 14 27 0 24 335 0 386 27.6 Jayron Hosley 13 0 0 228 29 56 313 24.1 Chris Drager 14 0 201 0 0 0 201 14.4 Dyrell Roberts 3 0 45 0 148 0 193 64.3 Eddie Whitley 14 0 0 0 0 47 47 3.4 George George 14 0 37 0 0 0 37 2.6 Antone Exum 14 0 0 0 0 36 36 2.6 Daniel Dyer 10 30 0 0 0 0 30 3.0 J. Gouveia-Winslow 6 0 0 0 0 26 26 4.3 J.R. Collins 14 0 0 0 0 22 22 1.6 Eric Martin 10 0 22 0 0 0 22 2.2 Kyle Fuller 14 0 0 18 0 2 20 1.4 Corey Fuller 6 0 19 0 0 0 19 3.2 Willie Byrn 3 0 15 0 0 0 15 5.0 Chase Williams 14 0 0 0 14 0 14 1.0 Kyshoen Jarrett 14 0 0 12 0 0 12 0.9 Randall Dunn 14 0 10 0 0 0 10 0.7 Cris Hill 14 0 0 0 0 8 8 0.6 Barquell Rivers 12 0 0 0 0 7 7 0.6 Mark Leal 3 5 0 0 0 0 5 1.7 Joey Phillips 14 2 2 0 0 0 4 0.3 Andrew Lanier 14 2 0 0 0 0 2 0.1 Tariq Edwards 14 0 0 0 0 -1 -1 -0.1 Team 11 -20 0 0 0 0 -20 -1.8 Total 14 2616 3166 334 941 203 7260 518.6 Opponents 14 1457 2808 70 951 189 5475 391.1
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TOTAL OFFENSE Logan Thomas David Wilson Josh Oglesby Mark Leal Daniel Dyer
No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G 61 761 12.5 5 60 58.5 60 904 15.1 3 63 64.6 36 480 13.3 3 49 34.3 30 510 17.0 5 63 36.4 22 129 5.9 1 15 9.2 15 201 13.4 2 23 14.4 6 31 5.2 0 9 2.2 3 45 15.0 0 31 15.0 3 22 7.3 1 15 2.2 2 19 9.5 0 12 3.2 2 10 5.0 1 7 0.7 1 37 37.0 0 37 2.6 1 15 15.0 0 15 5.0 1 2 2.0 0 2 0.1 243 3166 13.0 21 63 226.1 206 2808 13.6 16 79 200.6
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Scoring Team Scoring Records
Most Points Scored Game 77 vs. Akron (since 1950).................1995 99 vs. Emory & Henry (all-time)...........1919 Season 474 ................................................2010 Most Touchdowns Game 11 vs. Akron...................................1995 Season 61 .....................................2000 & 2003 Most Points by Kicking Game 18 vs. Vanderbilt.............................1989 Season 116 ................................................2010 Extra Points Attempted Game 10 vs. VMI......................................1966 vs. Akron...................................1995 Season 61 ................................................2003 Extra Points Made Game 10 vs. VMI......................................1966 Season 58 ................................................2003 Most Two-Point Conversions Game 4 vs. Richmond..............................1959 Season 7 ................................................1958
Individual Scoring
Most Points Scored Game 36 tb Tommy Francisco vs. VMI..... 1966 Season 168 tb Lee Suggs......................... 2000 Career 371 pk Shayne Graham..............1996-99 Most Touchdowns Game 6 tb Tommy Francisco vs. VMI..... 1966 Season 28 tb Lee Suggs......................... 2000 Career 56 tb Lee Suggs.....................1999-02
Most Points by Kicking Game 18 Mickey Thomas vs. Vanderbilt... 1989 Season 116 Chris Hazley.......................... 2010 Career 371 Shayne Graham..................1996-99 Extra Points Attempted Game 10 Jon Utin vs. VMI.................... 1966 Season 57 Shayne Graham...................... 1999 Carter Warley.............. 2000 & 2003 Career 195 Carter Warley.....................2000-03 Extra Points Made Game 10 Jon Utin vs. VMI.................... 1966 Season 56 Shayne Graham...................... 1999 Carter Warley......................... 2000 Career 190 Carter Warley.....................2000-03 Field Goals Attempted Game 6 Wayne Latimer vs. Florida St.... 1973 Mickey Thomas vs. Vanderbilt... 1989 Atle Larsen vs. Miami.............. 1995 Season 32 Shayne Graham...................... 1998 Career 93 Shayne Graham..................1996-99 Field Goals Made Game 6 Mickey Thomas vs. Vanderbilt... 1989 Season 23 Dustin Keys........................... 2008 Career 68 Shayne Graham..................1996-99 Most Consecutive Field Goals Made Season 21 Chris Hazley............................. 2010 Career 22 Brandon Pace ........................2005-06 Most Consecutive PAT Kicks Made 100 Carter Warley.....................2000-02
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Pos. Name Yrs. Played TDs EPK/ other FGs TP pk Shayne Graham.......... 1996-99................ 0.......... 167................. 68.......... 371 tb Lee Suggs.................. 1999-02...............56.............................................. 336 pk Brandon Pace............. 2003-06 ............... 0.......... 136................. 58.......... 310 pk Carter Warley............. 2000-03................ 0.......... 190................. 39.......... 307 pk Ryan Williams............ 1991-94................ 0.......... 137................. 39.......... 254 pk Chris Kinzer............... 1985-88................ 0............ 93................. 47.......... 234 pk Don Wade.................. 1981-84................ 0............ 98................. 42.......... 224 tb Kevin Jones............... 2001-03...............35.............................................. 210 tb Branden Ore............... 2005-07...............33.............................................. 198 tb Ryan Williams............ 2009-10...............32.............................................. 192 rb James Barber............. 1971-73...............30.............................................. 180 tb Cyrus Lawrence........... 1979-82...............30.............................................. 180 rb Roscoe Coles.............. 1974-77...............29...................1.......................... 176 tb Ken Oxendine............. 1994-97...............27.............................................. 162 tb Tony Kennedy............. 1989-92...............26...................1.......................... 158 wr André Davis............... 1998-01...............26.............................................. 156 tb Maurice Williams......... 1983-86...............25.............................................. 150 tb Dwayne Thomas.......... 1992-95...............25.............................................. 150 tb David Wilson............ 2009-11............ 25..............................................150 pk Wayne Latimer........... 1973-75................ 0............ 72................. 25.......... 147 tb Terry Smoot............... 1967-69...............24.............................................. 144 se Antonio Freeman........ 1991-94...............23.............................................. 138 qb Tyrod Taylor............... 2007-10...............23.............................................. 138 pk Mickey Thomas........... 1989-91................ 0............ 44................. 31.......... 137 qb Bob Schweickert......... 1962-64...............22...................1.......................... 134 tb Tommy Francisco........ 1964-66...............22...................1.......................... 134 fb Sonny Utz.................. 1962-64...............22.............................................. 132 tb Eddie Hunter.............. 1983-86...............22.............................................. 132 tb Darren Evans.............. 2008-10...............22.............................................. 132 Accomplishments from 2011 listed in bold type.
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Year-by-year Scoring Leaders Year 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970
Player TDs EPK/ other FGs TP Dickie Beard........... 5.................................30 Jack Williams.......... 5.................................30 Dickie Beard........... 4.......15.......................39 Don Divers............. 7.................................42 Leo Burke............... 7.................................42 Jimmy Lugar........... 8.................................48 Barry Frazee........... 3.......13............... 1......34 Pat Henry............... 7................1................44 Alger Pugh............11.................................66 Terry Strock............ 7.................................42 Terry Strock............ 3.................................18 Warren Price........... 3.................................18 Bob Schweickert...... 5.................................30 Sonny Utz.............10.................................60 Sonny Utz.............11.................................66 Bobby Owens.......... 7.................................42 Tommy Francisco....14.................................84 Jon Utin................ 0.......17.............. 10.....47 Jack Simcsak.......... 0.......24............... 9......51 Terry Smoot...........12.................................72 Perry Tiberio..........10.................................60
Highest Scoring Teams Year Pts. Avg. 1999......455..... 41.4 2000......443..... 40.3 1993......400..... 36.4 2003......460..... 35.4 2010......474..... 33.9 2005......440..... 33.8 2001......359..... 32.6 2009......414..... 31.8 1996......349..... 31.7 1998......343..... 31.2
Year Pts. Avg. 2004......400..... 30.8 2002......429..... 30.6 1905......305..... 30.5 1995......321..... 29.2 1997......321..... 29.2 2007......402..... 28.7 2011.... 391.....27.9 1972......307..... 27.9 1994......304..... 27.6 1983......301..... 27.4
Year 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
Player TDs EPK/ other FGs TP James Barber.......... 9.................................54 James Barber.........13.................................78 Wayne Latimer........ 0.......22.............. 13.....61 Bruce Arians..........11................1................68 Roscoe Coles.........10.................................60 Roscoe Coles.......... 9................1................56 David Lamie........... 8.................................48 Kenny Lewis..........10.................................60 Cyrus Lawrence....... 9.................................54 Cyrus Lawrence....... 8.................................48 Sidney Snell........... 8.................................48 Don Wade............... 0.......23.............. 13.....62 Don Wade............... 0.......14............... 9......41 Don Wade............... 0.......37............... 8......61 Don Wade............... 0.......24.............. 12.....60 Maurice Williams..... 9.................................54 Chris Kinzer............ 0.......27.............. 22.....93 Chris Kinzer............ 0.......23............... 8......47 Chris Kinzer............ 0.......20.............. 12.....56 Mickey Thomas........ 0.......14.............. 21.....77 Mickey Thomas........ 0.......29.............. 10.....59
Player TDs EPK/ other FGs TP Tony Kennedy........11.................................66 Ryan Williams......... 0.......28.............. 12.....64 Dwayne Thomas.....12.................................72 Ryan Williams......... 0.......27.............. 17.....78 Atle Larsen............. 0.......33.............. 12.....69 Ken Oxendine........13.................................78 Shayne Graham....... 0.......35.............. 19.....92 Shayne Graham....... 0.......37.............. 22... 103 Shayne Graham....... 0.......56.............. 17... 107 Lee Suggs.............28............................... 168 Carter Warley.......... 0.......44.............. 11.....77 Lee Suggs.............24............................... 144 Kevin Jones...........21............................... 126 Brandon Pace.......... 0.......43.............. 21... 106 Brandon Pace.......... 0.......51.............. 19... 108 Branden Ore..........17............................... 102 Jud Dunlevy........... 0.......45.............. 21... 108 Dustin Keys............ 0.......32.............. 23... 101 Ryan Williams........22............................... 132 Chris Hazley........... 0.......53.............. 21... 116 Cody Journell.......... 0.......43.............. 14.....85
Tech in the NCAA Record Book Current Individual Record Holders
Pass Defense 2006 – 1. Virginia Tech, 128.23 ypg.
Game Most Yards on Interception Returns Ashley Lee, 182 vs. Vanderbilt, 1983
Scoring Offense 1999 – 1. Virginia Tech, 41.4 ppg.
Highest Average Gain Per Interception Ashley Lee, 91.0 vs. Vanderbilt, 1983
Passing 1972 – 1. Virginia Tech, 304.4 ypg.
Most Field Goals Made by a Freshman Mickey Thomas, 6 vs. Vanderbilt, 1989
Punt Return Yards 2000 – 1. Virginia Tech, 18.23
Season Most Games Scoring a Touchdown Lee Suggs, 14, 2002 (nationally tied)
Interceptions 2002 – 1. Virginia Tech, 24
Highest Passing Efficiency by a Freshman Michael Vick, 180.4, 1999 Most Rushing Touchdowns Scored by a Freshman Ryan Williams, 21, 2009 (nationally tied) Career Most Consecutive Games Scoring a Touchdown Lee Suggs, 27, 2001-2003
Statistical Champions Team Total Defense 2005 – 1. Virginia Tech, 247.6 ypg. 2006 – 1. Virginia Tech, 219.46 ypg.
Turnover Margin 2010 – 1. Virginia Tech, 1.36 pg (+19) Individual Total Offense 1972 – 1. Don Strock, 288.2 ypg. Passing 1972 – 1. Don Strock, 3,243 yds. Scoring 2000 – 1. Lee Suggs, 15.27 ppg. Field Goals 1986 – 1. Chris Kinzer, 2.0 pg. Punt Returns 1991 – 1. Bo Campbell, 18.2 ypr.
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Passing Efficiency 1999 – 1. Michael Vick, 180.4 Interceptions 2010 – 1. Jayron Hosley, .69 pg (9)
Rushing Defense 1982 – 1. Virginia Tech, 49.5 ypg. 1983 – 1. Virginia Tech, 69.4 ypg. 1995 – 1. Virginia Tech, 77.4 ypg.
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Scoring Defense 1983 – 1. Virginia Tech, 8.3 ppg. 1999 – 1. Virginia Tech, 10.5 ppg. 2006 – 1. Virginia Tech, 11.0 ppg. Ashley Lee
Year 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Rushing Individual Rushing
Most Rushes Game 42 tb Cyrus Lawrence vs. Memphis St....... 1981 Season 325 tb Cyrus Lawrence......................... 1981 Career 843 tb Cyrus Lawrence..................... 1979-82 Most Net Yards Game 253 tb Darren Evans vs. Maryland.......... 2008 Season 1709 tb David Wilson..........................2011 Career 3767 tb Cyrus Lawrence..................... 1979-82 Most Touchdowns Scored Rushing Game 6 tb Tommy Francisco vs. VMI............ 1966 Season 27 tb Lee Suggs................................ 2000 Career 53 tb Lee Suggs............................ 1999-02 Highest Yards-Per-Carry Average Season 6.3 tb André Kendrick......................... 1999 (min. 100 carries) Career 5.76 tb David Wilson.....................2009-11 (min. 300 carries)
Team Rushing
Rushing Attempts Game Most: 87 vs. Wake Forest........................ 1975 Fewest: 17 vs. Virginia.................................... 1994 Season Most: 728............................................ 1975 Most Net Yards Gained Rushing Game 500 vs. Pittsburgh.............................. 1993 Season 3076 ................................................. 1975
Most Touchdowns Scored Rushing Game 8 vs. Akron..................................... 1995 Season 46 ................................................. 2000 Highest Yards-Per-Carry Average Season 5.28 ................................................. 2003 Most First Downs Rushing Game 25 vs. South Carolina......................... 1974 Season 171 ................................................. 1970
Single-Season 1,000-Yard Rushers Name David Wilson Ryan Williams Kevin Jones Cyrus Lawrence Lee Suggs Darren Evans Cyrus Lawrence Lee Suggs Branden Ore Dwayne Thomas Roscoe Coles Shyrone Stith Roscoe Coles Phil Rogers Maurice Williams Kenny Lewis
Year Carries Yards 2011........290.........1709 2009........ 293......... 1655 2003........ 281......... 1647 1981........ 325......... 1403 2002........ 257......... 1325 2008........ 287......... 1265 1980........ 271......... 1221 2000........ 222......... 1207 2006........ 241......... 1137 1993........ 214......... 1130 1976........ 209......... 1119 1999........ 226......... 1119 1975........ 194......... 1045 1973........ 175......... 1036 1986........ 166......... 1029 1978........ 184......... 1020
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Year 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981
Player Carries Net Yds. TDs Don Welsh...............102........392.........2 Dickie Beard...............60........349.........1 Dickie Beard.............128........647.........2 Dickie Beard...............92........382.........2 Bobby Wolfenden........74........459.........4 Corbin Bailey.............89........366.........0 Pat Henry..................78........375.........5 Alger Pugh...............112........615.........6 Warren Price...............98........350.........5 Warren Price...............93........356.........3 Gerald Bobbitte..........95........312.........3 Bob Schweickert.......155........839.........7 Sonny Utz................175........777....... 10 Bobby Owens...........146........526.........7 Tommy Francisco.......203........753....... 13 Terry Smoot...............68........356.........4 Terry Smoot.............196........820.........8 Terry Smoot.............246........940....... 11 Perry Tiberio............184........764.........8 James Barber.............93........501.........9 James Barber...........186........624....... 13 Phil Rogers..............175...... 1036.........1 Phil Rogers..............153........663.........7 Roscoe Coles............194...... 1045....... 10 Roscoe Coles............209...... 1119.........9 Roscoe Coles............158........672.........4 Kenny Lewis.............184...... 1020....... 10 Cyrus Lawrence.........177........791.........9 Cyrus Lawrence.........271...... 1221.........8 Cyrus Lawrence.........325...... 1403.........8
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Player Carries Net Yds. TDs Billy Hite.................145........622.........3 Otis Copeland...........158........709.........7 Maurice Williams.......149........574.........6 Maurice Williams.......167........936.........9 Maurice Williams.......166...... 1029.........6 Jon Jeffries..............125........599.........3 Ralph Brown............140........514.........4 Vaughn Hebron.........134........584.........1 Vaughn Hebron.........133........640.........3 Tony Kennedy...........143........684....... 10 Vaughn Hebron.........105........579.........5 Dwayne Thomas........214...... 1130....... 11 Dwayne Thomas........142........655.........5 Dwayne Thomas........167........673.........7 Ken Oxendine...........150........890....... 13 Ken Oxendine...........237........904.........8 Lamont Pegues.........178........745.........7 Shyrone Stith...........226...... 1119....... 13 Lee Suggs................222...... 1207....... 27 Kevin Jones.............175........957.........5 Lee Suggs................257...... 1325....... 22 Kevin Jones.............281...... 1647....... 21 Mike Imoh...............158........720.........6 Cedric Humes...........162........752....... 11 Branden Ore.............241...... 1137....... 16 Branden Ore.............276........992.........9 Darren Evans............287...... 1265....... 11 Ryan Williams...........293...... 1655....... 21 Darren Evans............151........854....... 11 David Wilson............290...... 1709.........9
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100-Yard+ Rushing Games No. Pos. 16 tb 15 tb 14 rb 12 tb 11 tb 11 tb 11 tb 11 tb 10 tb 9 rb-qb 9 tb 8 tb 8 tb 8 tb 7 hb 7 tb 7 tb 6 qb 6 fb 6 qb 5 tb 5 tb 4 fb 4 tb 4 tb 4 tb 4 qb 3 tb 3 tb 3 tb 2 hb 2 fb 2 fb 2 tb 2 tb 2 tb 2 tb 2 qb 2 fb-tb 2 tb 2 qb 1 hb 1 qb 1 qb 1 fb 1 tb 1 fb 1 qb 1 qb 1 qb 1 fb 1 fb 1 tb 1 tb 1 qb
Player Best Year Cyrus Lawrence........................202 vs. Virginia............................ 1981 Kevin Jones.............................241 vs. Pittsburgh........................ 2003 Roscoe Coles...........................214 vs. Tulsa................................ 1976 David Wilson..........................175 vs. Georgia Tech....................2011 Eddie Hunter...........................160 vs. VMI................................. 1984 Ken Oxendine..........................163 vs. Temple............................. 1996 Lee Suggs...............................197 vs. Rutgers............................ 2002 Ryan Williams..........................183 vs. Virginia............................ 2009 Kenny Lewis............................223 vs. VMI................................. 1978 Phil Rogers..............................168 vs. Houston........................... 1975 Branden Ore............................207 vs. Southern Miss.................... 2006 Terry Smoot.............................171 vs. VMI................................. 1969 Maurice Williams......................190 vs. Louisville.......................... 1985 Shyrone Stith..........................162 vs. Clemson........................... 1999 James Barber...........................164 vs. SMU................................. 1973 Vaughn Hebron........................165 vs. Bowling Green................... 1990 Dwayne Thomas.......................172 vs. Rutgers............................ 1994 Bob Schweickert.......................204 vs. Richmond......................... 1963 Mickey Fitzgerald.....................144 vs. West Virginia..................... 1977 Tyrod Taylor.............................137 vs. Virginia............................ 2008 Cedric Humes...........................134 vs. North Carolina................... 2005 Darren Evans...........................253 vs. Maryland.......................... 2008 Sonny Utz...............................146 vs. Tampa.............................. 1964 Jon Jeffries.............................160 vs. Cincinnati......................... 1987 Tony Kennedy..........................133 vs. East Carolina..................... 1991 Lamont Pegues........................166 vs. Temple............................. 1998 Michael Vick............................210 vs. Boston College.................. 2000 Mike Imoh...............................243 vs. North Carolina................... 2004 Perry Tiberio............................170 vs. Duke................................ 1969 Tommy Francisco......................133 vs. Wake Forest....................... 1965 Alger Pugh..............................129 vs. Wake Forest....................... 1959 Ken Edwards............................197 vs. Florida St.......................... 1968 Paul Adams.............................113 vs. Virginia............................ 1975 Johnnie Edmonds.....................115 vs. Rhode Island..................... 1980 Otis Copeland..........................132 vs. Wake Forest....................... 1983 Desmar Becton.........................129 vs. William & Mary.................. 1983 Ralph Brown............................125 vs. Cincinnati......................... 1988 Al Clark..................................120 vs. Akron............................... 1995 Marcus Parker..........................117 vs. East Carolina..................... 1996 Keith Burnell...........................111 vs. Boston College.................. 2001 Bryan Randall..........................132 vs. Miami............................... 2002 Dickie Longerbeam...................164 vs. Virginia............................ 1965 Bobby Owens...........................158 vs. VMI................................. 1965 Tommy Stafford........................105 vs. Tulane.............................. 1966 George Constantinides...............117 vs. Richmond......................... 1967 Rich Matijevich........................119 vs. William & Mary.................. 1969 George Heath..........................104 vs. South Carolina................... 1974 David Lamie............................121 vs. William & Mary.................. 1977 Steve Casey.............................101 vs. West Virginia..................... 1978 Mark Cox.................................125 vs. VMI................................. 1983 Earnie Jones............................116 vs. Vanderbilt......................... 1985 Phil Bryant..............................120 vs. Akron............................... 1991 Tommy Edwards........................144 vs. Maryland.......................... 1993 André Kendrick.........................162 vs. Pittsburgh........................ 1999 Marcus Vick.............................133 vs. Maryland.......................... 2005
Three 100+ performances in same game: Rogers (120), Coles (111) & Heath (104) vs. South Carolina...................................1974
Two 100+ performances in same game:
Career Rushing Leaders Pos. tb tb rb tb tb tb tb tb tb tb rb-qb tb tb tb qb tb tb tb rb fb tb tb qb fb tb qb fb
Name Yrs. Played Carries Tot. Yds. Cyrus Lawrence............ 1979-82.................... 843.................. 3767 Kevin Jones................. 2001-03.................... 616.................. 3475 Roscoe Coles............... 1974-77.................... 656.................. 3459 Maurice Williams.......... 1983-86.................... 550.................. 2981 Branden Ore................ 2005-07.................... 617.................. 2776 Lee Suggs................... 1999-02.................... 535.................. 2767 Dwayne Thomas........... 1992-95.................... 576.................. 2696 David Wilson.............. 2009-11................... 462..................2662 Ken Oxendine.............. 1994-97.................... 526.................. 2645 Eddie Hunter............... 1983-86.................... 466.................. 2523 Phil Rogers.................. 1973-75.................... 528.................. 2461 Vaughn Hebron............ 1989-92.................... 481.................. 2327 Shyrone Stith............... 1996-99.................... 448.................. 2292 Tony Kennedy.............. 1989-92.................... 535.................. 2259 Tyrod Taylor................. 2007-10.................... 501.................. 2196 Ryan Williams.............. 2009-10.....................403...................2132 Darren Evans............... 2008-10.....................438...................2119 Terry Smoot................. 1967-69.................... 510.................. 2116 James Barber............... 1971-73.................... 454.................. 2052 Paul Adams................. 1972-76.................... 470.................. 1984 Kenny Lewis................ 1976-79.................... 358.................. 1928 Cedric Humes............... 2002-05.................... 373.................. 1805 Bob Schweickert........... 1962-64.................... 337.................. 1723 Sonny Utz................... 1962-64.................... 375.................. 1605 Tommy Francisco.......... 1964-66.................... 366.................. 1555 Bryan Randall.............. 2001-04.................... 409.................. 1526 Mickey Fitzgerald.......... 1976-79.................... 303.................. 1449
M. Williams (149) & Hunter (139) vs. Richmond........................................ 1986 Hebron (135) & Kennedy (114) vs. East Carolina....................................... 1989 Bryant (120) & Kennedy (114) vs. Akron................................................. 1991 Oxendine (135) & Clark (120) vs. Akron.. ................................................. 1995 Clark (118) & Parker (101) vs. Rutgers.................................................... 1997 Pegues (166) & Stith (117) vs. Temple.................................................... 1998 Vick (210) & Suggs (145) vs. Boston College............................................ 2000 K. Jones (174) & Suggs (153) vs. Marshall............................................... 2002 Suggs (154) & K. Jones (144) vs. Boston College...................................... 2002 Suggs (197) & K. Jones (132) vs. Rutgers................................................ 2002 Ore (115) & Humes (113) vs. Virginia..................................................... 2005 Humes (134) & Ore (104) vs. North Carolina............................................. 2005 Wilson (165) & R. Williams (164) vs. Marshall.......................................... 2009 Evans (160) & T.Taylor (121) vs. NC State................................................ 2010
Most in single season:
10 by Ryan Williams............................. 2009 David Wilson..............................2011
Seasons with no 100+ performances: 1957, ’58, ’60, ’61, ’72
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Schweickert (204) & Utz (132) vs. Richmond............................................ 1963 Smoot (147) & Matijevich (119) vs. Wm. & Mary....................................... 1969 Tiberio (170) & Edwards (105) vs. Duke. . ................................................. 1969 Barber (138) & Rogers (136) vs. Virginia................................................. 1973 Rogers (155) & Barber (124) vs. Florida State.. ......................................... 1973 Coles (135) & Rogers (128) vs. Auburn. . .................................................. 1975 Adams (113) & Coles (104) vs. Virginia................................................... 1975 Rogers (143) & Adams (109) vs. VMI.. ..................................................... 1975 Lewis (120) & Fitzgerald (112) vs. Wake Forest......................................... 1978 Lewis (161) & Fitzgerald (115) vs. Appalachian St.. . .................................. 1979 Lewis (108) & Lawrence (103) vs. Wm. & Mary.......................................... 1979 Lawrence (169) & Edmonds (105) vs. James Madison.. ................................ 1980 Hunter (160) & Becton (114) vs. VMI.. .................................................... 1984 M. Williams (165) & Hunter (159) vs. Wm. & Mary..................................... 1985 E. Jones (116) & M. Williams (102) vs. Vanderbilt..................................... 1985 M. Williams (159) & Hunter (125) vs. Syracuse......................................... 1986 M. Williams (143) & Hunter (130) vs. Virginia.......................................... 1986
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Passing Individual Passing
Most Passes Attempted Game 53 Don Strock vs. Houston.............. 1972 Sean Glennon vs. Georgia Tech........2006 Season 427 Don Strock............................... 1972 Career 920 Will Furrer............................1988-91 Most Passes Completed Game 34 Don Strock vs. Houston.............. 1972 Season 234 Logan Thomas.........................2011 Career 495 Tyrod Taylor.........................2007-10 Most Yards Gained Passing Game 527 Don Strock vs. Houston.............. 1972 Season 3243 Don Strock............................... 1972 Career 7017 Tyrod Taylor.........................2007-10 Most Touchdown Passes Thrown Game 5 Bryan Randall vs. Syracuse......... 2002 Season 24 Tyrod Taylor............................. 2010 Career 48 Bryan Randall.......................2001-04 Most Interceptions Thrown Game 5 Don Strock vs. Kentucky............. 1971 Steve Casey vs. Duke................. 1981 Will Furrer vs. N.C. State............ 1991 Maurice DeShazo vs. Virginia...... 1994 Season 27 Don Strock............................... 1972 Career 47 Don Strock...........................1970-72
Team Passing
Most Passes Attempted Game 54 vs. Georgia Tech....................2006 Season 440 1972 Most Passes Completed Game 34 vs. Houston..........................1972 Season 243 2011 Most Yards Gained Passing Game 527 vs. Houston..........................1972 Season 3348 1972 Most Touchdown Passes Thrown Game 5 vs. Temple................. 1993 vs. Syracuse............... 2002 Season 24 1993, 2004 & 2010 Most Interceptions Thrown Game 7 vs. Florida State.......... 1959 Season 28 ............................... 1972 Highest Yards-Per-Game Average Season 304.4 ............................... 1972
Highest Yards-Per-Game Average Season 294.8 Don Strock............................... 1972 Career 207.2 Don Strock...........................1970-72 Highest Yards-Per-Completion Average Season 20.4 Michael Vick............................. 1999 Career 14.4 Maurice DeShazo...................1991-94 (min. 200 completions) Highest Yards-Per-Attempt Average Season 12.1 Michael Vick.....................1999 (min. 150 attempts) Career 9.82 Michael Vick................ 1999-00 (min. 200 attempts) Highest Completion Percentage Season .637 Bryan Randall...................2002 (min. 150 attempts) Career .598 Marcus Vick................ 2003, 05 (min. 300 attempts) .588 Bryan Randall.............. 2001-04 (min. 500 attempts)
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Name Yrs. Played Comp-Att. TDs Tot. Yds. Tyrod Taylor.......................2007-10....................495-865...........................44..........................7017 Bryan Randall.....................2001-04....................490-833...........................48..........................6508 Don Strock.........................1970-72....................440-829...........................29..........................6009 Will Furrer..........................1988-91....................494-920...........................43..........................5915 Maurice DeShazo.................1991-94....................397-745...........................47..........................5720 Sean Glennon.....................2004-08....................386-656...........................28..........................4867 Jim Druckenmiller...............1993-96....................313-582...........................34..........................4383 Steve Casey........................1978-81....................342-647...........................29..........................4299 Mark Cox...........................1981-85....................281-518...........................22..........................3526 Logan Thomas...................2010-......................246-417.......................... 19.........................3120 Michael Vick.......................1999-00....................177-313...........................20..........................3074 Erik Chapman.....................1985-87....................234-458...........................20..........................2996 Marcus Vick........................2003,05....................207-346...........................19..........................2868 Todd Greenwood.................1982-85....................234-443...........................16..........................2721 Al Clark.............................1995-98....................193-361...........................19..........................2622 Grant Noel.........................1999-02....................158-284...........................18..........................1971 Bob Schweickert.................1962-64....................133-266...........................18..........................1725 David Lamie.......................1975-78..................... 79-190............................ 4..........................1327 Bruce Arians.......................1972-74..................... 78-174............................ 6..........................1270 Billy Holsclaw.....................1956-58..................... 87-169...........................11..........................1262
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Highest Yards-Per-Completion Average Season 18.6 ..........................................1999 (min. 100 completions) Highest Yards-Per-Attempt Average Season 9.6 ..........................................2009 (min. 200 attempts) Highest Completion Percentage Season .618 ..........................................2002 (min. 200 attempts) Most First Downs Passing Game 22 vs. Houston..........................1972 Season 152 ..........................................1972
Year-by-Year Passing Leaders Year 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Player Comp- Att Yds. TDs Int. Johnny Dean..............62-136......... 878....... 2..... 17 Johnny Dean..............26- 62......... 314....... 0.......6 Billy Cranwell..............18- 37......... 316....... 7.......6 Billy Cranwell..............25- 54......... 458....... 4.......5 Jimmy Lugar...............32- 76......... 556....... 6.......8 Billy Cranwell..............36- 57......... 391....... 0.......2 Billy Holsclaw.............70-127....... 1013....... 9.......7 Frank Eastman............32- 68......... 548..... 10.......8 Warren Price...............29- 73......... 386....... 7.......7 Warren Price...............37- 93......... 381....... 5.......5 Pete Cartwright...........26- 60......... 266....... 3.......3 Bob Schweickert..........62-116......... 687....... 6.......8 Bob Schweickert..........52-109......... 833....... 9.......3 Bobby Owens..............68-122......... 891....... 6.......7 Tommy Stafford...........53-113......... 610....... 5.......6 Al Kincaid..................64-132......... 556....... 3.......6 Al Kincaid..................47- 97......... 537....... 2.......5 Bob German................51-105......... 743....... 2.......8 Gil Schwabe................61-126......... 815....... 5.......7 Don Strock...............195-356....... 2577..... 12..... 19 Don Strock...............228-427....... 3243..... 16..... 27 Rick Popp...................70-131......... 784....... 7.......9 Bruce Arians...............53-118......... 952....... 3.......7 Phil Rogers.................25- 53......... 379....... 3.......3 Mitcheal Barnes..........39- 72......... 589....... 5.......2 David Lamie...............43-107......... 752....... 0..... 10 Steve Casey................61-118......... 678....... 2.......4 Steve Casey..............105-190....... 1419..... 10..... 13 Steve Casey................97-176....... 1119..... 13..... 14 Steve Casey................79-163....... 1083....... 4.......9 Todd Greenwood..........82-148......... 987....... 6.......7 Mark Cox....................86-156....... 1188....... 9.......7 Mark Cox....................86-164......... 983....... 5.......8 Todd Greenwood..........85-169......... 919....... 7.......9 Erik Chapman............113-222....... 1627..... 10.......6 Erik Chapman............119-231....... 1340..... 10..... 14 Will Furrer................128-279....... 1384....... 6..... 16 Will Furrer..................45- 88......... 589....... 3.......3 Will Furrer................173-296....... 2122..... 19..... 11 Will Furrer................148-257....... 1820..... 15..... 16 Maurice DeShazo.......101-215....... 1504..... 12..... 11 Maurice DeShazo.......129-230....... 2080..... 22.......7 Maurice DeShazo.......164-296....... 2110..... 13..... 13 Jim Druckenmiller......151-294....... 2103..... 14..... 11 Jim Druckenmiller......142-250....... 2071..... 17.......5 Al Clark....................110-192....... 1476..... 10.......3 Al Clark......................72-148....... 1050....... 9.......5 Michael Vick...............90-152....... 1840..... 12.......5 Michael Vick...............87-161....... 1234....... 8.......6 Grant Noel................146-254....... 1826..... 16..... 11 Bryan Randall...........158-248....... 2134..... 12..... 11 Bryan Randall...........150-245....... 1996..... 15..... 10 Bryan Randall...........170-306....... 2264..... 21.......9 Marcus Vick..............177-289....... 2393..... 17..... 10 Sean Glennon...........170-302....... 2191..... 11..... 11 Sean Glennon...........143-235....... 1796..... 12.......5 Tyrod Taylor................99-173....... 1036....... 2.......7 Tyrod Taylor..............136-243....... 2311..... 13.......5 Tyrod Taylor..............188-315....... 2743..... 24.......5 Logan Thomas...........234-391....... 3013..... 19..... 10
Receiving
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Most Passes Caught Game 13 se Donald Snell vs. Cincinnati.........1985 se Nick Cullen vs. So. Miss..............1990 Season 61 se Jarrett Boykin........................ 2011 Career 184 se Jarrett Boykin................... 2008-11 Most Yards Gained by Receiving Game 279 se Ernest Wilford vs. Syracuse.........2002 Season 962 fl André Davis..............................1999 Career 2884 se Jarrett Boykin................... 2008-11 Most Touchdown Receptions Game 4 se Ernest Wilford vs. Syracuse.........2002 Season 9 se Antonio Freeman .....................1993 fl André Davis..............................1999 Career 22 se Antonio Freeman................. 1991-94 Best Average Per Catch Season 27.5 fl André Davis..............................1999 (min. 30 catches) Career 20.1 wr Ricky Scales........................ 1972-74
Jarrett Boykin
Antonio Freeman
Career Receiving Leaders Name Yrs. Played Cgt. TDs Yds. Jarrett Boykin......................2008-11....................... 184..................... 18.................. 2884 Danny Coale.........................2008-11....................... 165.......................8.................. 2658 Ernest Wilford........................2000-03......................... 126..................... 11................... 2052 Josh Morgan.........................2004-07......................... 122..................... 16................... 1817 Antonio Freeman....................1991-94......................... 121..................... 22................... 2207 Eddie Royal...........................2004-07......................... 119..................... 12................... 1778 Ricky Scales..........................1972-74......................... 113..................... 18................... 2272 André Davis...........................1998-01......................... 103..................... 18................... 1986 Mike Giacolone......................1979-82......................... 103..................... 10................... 1384 Myron Richardson...................1986-89......................... 100....................... 9................... 1541 David Clowney.......................2003-06...........................93....................... 6................... 1373 Donald Snell..........................1983-86...........................92....................... 7................... 1409 Mike Burnop..........................1970-72...........................90....................... 5................... 1141 Sidney Snell..........................1978-80...........................86..................... 15................... 1274 Steve Johnson.......................1984-87...........................84....................... 8................... 1058 Justin Harper........................2004-07...........................83....................... 9................... 1338 Josh Hyman..........................2004-07...........................82....................... 6................... 1142 Cornelius White.....................1993-96...........................78....................... 7................... 1114 Marcus Mickel........................1988-91...........................77....................... 1.....................868 Bryan Still............................1992-95...........................74..................... 11................... 1458 Jimmy Quinn.........................1969-71...........................72....................... 4................... 1262 Nick Cullen...........................1987-90...........................70....................... 5.....................946 Donnie Reel..........................1970-72...........................68....................... 5................... 1260 Bo Campbell..........................1989-92...........................68....................... 9................... 1145 Ken Barefoot.........................1965-67...........................68....................... 8.....................752 Carroll Dale...........................1956-59...........................67..................... 15................... 1195 Jermaine Holmes....................1992-95...........................67....................... 7.....................993 Dyrell Roberts........................2008-..............................63....................... 5.....................965 Ricky Hall.............................1998-99...........................62..................... 11................... 1048
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Year Player Cgt. Yds. TDs 1952 Bob Luttrell.................. 11............ 142...............0 1953 Tom Petty..................... 10............ 216...............0 1954 Tom Petty....................... 9............ 236...............0 1955 Roger Simmons................ 9............ 153...............0 1956 Carroll Dale..................... 8............ 157...............3 1957 Carroll Dale................... 17............ 171...............0 1958 Carroll Dale................... 25............ 459...............6 1959 Carroll Dale................... 17............ 408...............6 1960 Terry Strock.................. 16............ 236...............6 1961 Terry Strock.................. 10..............68...............1 1962 Tommy Marvin............... 11............ 137...............1 1963 Tommy Marvin............... 28............ 303...............1 1964 Tommy Marvin............... 21............ 330...............3 1965 Gene Fisher................... 30............ 387...............2 1966 Ken Barefoot................. 22............ 267...............4 1967 Ken Barefoot................. 26............ 225...............2 1968 Danny Cupp.................. 21............ 323...............1 1969 Terry Smoot.................. 18............ 161...............1 1970 Jimmy Quinn................. 30............ 481...............1 1971 Mike Burnop................. 46............ 558...............2 1972 Ricky Scales.................. 43............ 826...............7 1973 Ricky Scales.................. 36............ 772...............7 1974 Ricky Scales.................. 34............ 674...............4 1975 Steve Galloway.............. 18............ 378...............4 1976 Moses Foster................. 20............ 429...............5 1977 Ellis Savage.................. 23............ 416...............0 1978 Dennis Scott................. 21............ 300...............1 1979 Sidney Snell.................. 43............ 706...............7 1980 Sidney Snell.................. 43............ 568...............8 1981 Mike Giacolone.............. 28............ 514...............7 1982 Mike Giacolone.............. 37............ 405...............2 1983 Mike Shaw.................... 23............ 357...............2 1984 Joe Jones..................... 39............ 452...............1 1985 Donald Snell................. 31............ 369...............0 1986 Donald Snell................. 34............ 661...............6 1987 Steve Johnson............... 38............ 475...............3 1988 Myron Richardson.......... 36............ 583...............1 1989 Myron Richardson.......... 27............ 450...............4 1990 Marcus Mickel................ 38............ 409...............0 1991 Bo Campbell.................. 29............ 494...............7 1992 Antonio Freeman........... 32............ 703...............6 1993 Antonio Freeman........... 32............ 644...............9 1994 Antonio Freeman........... 38............ 586...............5 1995 Bryan Still.................... 32............ 628...............3 1996 Shawn Scales................ 30............ 510...............4 1997 Marcus Parker................ 20............ 212...............0 1998 Ricky Hall..................... 37............ 650...............8 1999 André Davis.................. 35............ 962...............9 2000 Emmett Johnson............ 34............ 574...............3 2001 André Davis ................. 39............ 623...............7 2002 Ernest Wilford............... 51............ 925...............7 2003 Ernest Wilford............... 55............ 886...............3 2004 Eddie Royal................... 28............ 470...............3 2005 David Clowney............... 34............ 619...............3 2006 David Clowney............... 34............ 429...............0 2007 Josh Morgan................. 46............ 552...............5 2008 Danny Coale.................. 36............ 408...............0 2009 Jarrett Boykin............... 40............ 835...............5 2010 Jarrett Boykin............... 53............ 847...............6 2011 Jarrett Boykin.............. 61............ 761...............5
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Year-by-Year Total Offense Leaders Year Player Plays Yds. 1952 Johnny Dean..................... 208.............. 914 1953 Jack Williams.................... n/a.............. 592 1954 Dickie Beard...................... 131.............. 729 1955 Billy Cranwell.................... 120.............. 593 1956 Jimmy Lugar..................... 156.............. 865 1957 Billy Cranwell......................83.............. 407 1958 Billy Holsclaw.................... 230.............1227 1959 Alger Pugh........................ 146.............. 859 1960 Warren Price...................... 171.............. 736 1961 Warren Price...................... 186.............. 737 1962 Bob Schweickert..................80.............. 513 1963 Bob Schweickert................ 271.............1526 1964 Bob Schweickert................ 240.............1409 1965 Bobby Owens.................... 268.............1417 1966 Tommy Stafford................. 278.............1193 1967 Al Kincaid......................... 251.............. 765 1968 Terry Smoot...................... 197.............. 852 1969 Terry Smoot...................... 246.............. 940 1970 Gil Schwabe...................... 159.............. 773 1971 Don Strock........................ 413.............2404 1972 Don Strock........................ 480.............3170 1973 Phil Rogers....................... 182.............1221 1974 Bruce Arians...................... 225.............1195 1975 Phil Rogers....................... 264.............1141 1976 Roscoe Coles..................... 209.............1119 1977 David Lamie...................... 229.............1040 1978 Kenny Lewis...................... 184.............1020 1979 Steve Casey....................... 295.............1622 1980 Steve Casey....................... 248.............1287 1981 Cyrus Lawrence.................. 325.............1403 1982 Todd Greenwood................ 227.............. 941 1983 Mark Cox.......................... 245.............1403 1984 Mark Cox.......................... 209.............1057 1985 Maurice Williams................ 167.............. 936 1986 Erik Chapman.................... 308.............1583 1987 Erik Chapman.................... 323.............1246 1988 Will Furrer......................... 337.............1297 1989 Will Furrer......................... 101.............. 590 1990 Will Furrer......................... 329.............2046 1991 Will Furrer......................... 280.............1849 1992 Maurice DeShazo................ 315.............1710 1993 Maurice DeShazo................ 313.............2177 1994 Maurice DeShazo................ 379.............2081 1995 Jim Druckenmiller.............. 355.............2160 1996 Jim Druckenmiller.............. 324.............2276 1997 Al Clark............................ 287.............1820 1998 Al Clark............................ 217.............1118 1999 Michael Vick...................... 260.............2425 2000 Michael Vick...................... 265.............1851 2001 Grant Noel........................ 315.............1812 2002 Bryan Randall.................... 419.............2641 2003 Bryan Randall.................... 327.............2400 2004 Bryan Randall.................... 442.............2775 2005 Marcus Vick....................... 436.............2773 2006 Sean Glennon.................... 365.............2110 2007 Sean Glennon.................... 301.............1753 2008 Tyrod Taylor...................... 320.............1774 2009 Tyrod Taylor...................... 349.............2681 2010 Tyrod Taylor...................... 461.............3402 2011 Logan Thomas................... 544.............3482
Individual Records
Most Plays Game 69 qb Marcus Vick vs. Florida State........2005 Season 544 qb Logan Thomas......................... 2011 Career 1366 qb Tyrod Taylor......................... 2007-10 Most Yards Game 516 qb Don Strock vs. Houston...............1972 Season 3482 qb Logan Thomas......................... 2011 Career 9213 qb Tyrod Taylor......................... 2007-10 Most Yards Per Game Season 288.2 qb Don Strock................................1972 Career 202.4 qb Don Strock........................... 1970-72 Most Yards Per Play Season 9.3 qb Michael Vick..............................1999 Career 8.14 qb Michael Vick......................... 1999-00
Team Records
Most Plays Game 98 vs. Cincinnati................................1985 Season 995 .................................................. 2011 Most Yards Game 675 vs. Pittsburgh................................1993 Season 5782 .................................................. 2011 Most Yards Per Game Season 451.8 ...................................................1999 Most Yards Per Play Season 6.6 ...................................................1999
Bryan Randall
First Downs Game 36 vs. UCF.........................................2003 Season 296 .................................................. 2011
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Career Total Offense Leaders Pos. qb qb qb qb qb qb qb qb qb qb tb qb tb rb qb
Name Yrs. Played Plays Tot. Yds. Tyrod Taylor..................... 2007-10...................... 1366......................9213 Bryan Randall................... 2001-04...................... 1242......................8034 Maurice DeShazo............... 1991-94...................... 1026......................6105 Don Strock....................... 1970-72........................974......................5871 Will Furrer........................ 1988-91...................... 1047......................5782 Steve Casey...................... 1978-81........................982......................4987 Sean Glennon................... 2004-08........................826......................4695 Jim Druckenmiller............. 1993-96........................725......................4634 Michael Vick..................... 1999-00........................525......................4276 Mark Cox.......................... 1981-85........................754......................3890 Cyrus Lawrence................. 1979-82........................844......................3767 Logan Thomas................. 2010-.......................... 576.....................3611 Kevin Jones..................... 2001-03........................616......................3475 Roscoe Coles.................... 1974-77........................658......................3458 Bob Schweickert............... 1962-64........................603......................3448
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Name Yrs. Played Plays Tot. Yds. Marcus Vick...................... 2003, 05........................530......................3350 Al Clark........................... 1995-98........................547......................3190 Phil Rogers...................... 1973-75........................589......................3025 Maurice Williams............... 1983-86........................550......................2981 Erik Chapman................... 1985-87........................640......................2828 Branden Ore..................... 2005-07........................617......................2776 Lee Suggs........................ 1999-02........................535......................2767 Dwayne Thomas................ 1992-95........................576......................2696 Todd Greenwood............... 1982-85........................604......................2669 Ken Oxendine................... 1994-97........................526......................2645 Eddie Hunter.................... 1983-86........................471......................2550 Tony Kennedy................... 1989-92........................546......................2336 Vaughn Hebron................. 1989-92........................481......................2327 Shyrone Stith................... 1996-99........................448......................2292
Interceptions Career Interception Leaders
Gene Bunn
Individual Records
Most Interceptions Game 3 hb Ron Davidson vs. Florida St............ 1967 s Lenny Smith vs. Wake Forest............. 1968 hb John Bell vs. Florida St.................. 1973 hb John Bell vs. West Va.................... 1974 cb Paul Davis vs. Florida St................. 1979 cb Derek Carter vs. VMI...................... 1982 olb Lorenzo Ferguson vs. Clemson........ 1998 fs Keion Carpenter vs. Pittsburgh......... 1998 cb Ike Charlton vs. West Va................. 1998 cb/s Anthony Midget vs. Miami........... 1999 fs Willie Pile vs. Syracuse................... 2000 cb Garnell Wilds vs. Syracuse............... 2002 cb Jayron Hosley vs. NC State............. 2010 Season 9 hb Ron Davidson............................... 1967 cb Jayron Hosley............................... 2010 Career 18 cb-fs Gene Bunn...........................1976-78 Most Yards Gained on Interception Returns Game *182 fs Ashley Lee vs. Vanderbilt................ 1983 Season 210 hb Johnny Watkins............................ 1960 Career 351 fs Ashley Lee................................1980-84 Most Touchdowns on Interception Returns Game 2 lb Don Divers vs. VMI......................... 1954 fs Ashley Lee vs. Vanderbilt................ 1983 Season 2 lb Don Divers.................................... 1954 lb Mike Widger.................................. 1968 fs Ashley Lee.................................... 1983 cb Eric Green.................................... 2003 cb Victor Harris................................. 2008 Career 4 cb Victor Harris.............................2005-08 *NCAA record
Team Records
Most Interceptions Game 6 vs. Florida State................................ 1968 vs. Rutgers....................................... 1992 vs. Rutgers....................................... 1998 Season 27 ...................................................... 1967 Most Yards on Interception returns Game 182 vs. Vanderbilt................................... 1983 Season 594 ...................................................... 1954
Name Yrs. Played Int. TDs Ret.Yds. Gene Bunn................... 1976-78............. 18...............0.............106 Tyronne Drakeford.......... 1990-93............. 16...............1.............144 Victor Harris................. 2005-08............. 15...............4.............278 Willie Pile.................... 1999-02 ........... 14...............2.............270 Ron Davidson................ 1966-68............. 13...............0.............174 Lenny Smith................. 1968-70............. 13...............0.............120 Mike Widger.................. 1967-69............. 12...............3.............220 John Granby................. 1987-91............. 12...............0.............. 98 Jayron Hosley.............. 2009-11............ 12.............. 0............ 166 Mike Johnson............... 1980-83............. 11...............1.............173 Ashley Lee.................... 1980-84............. 11...............2.............351 William Yarborough........ 1992-95............. 11...............0.............. 30 John Bell..................... 1972-74............. 10...............1.............155 Billy Hardee.................. 1973-75............. 10...............1.............168 Derek Carter................. 1981-84............. 10...............0.............. 77 Keion Carpenter............ 1995-98............. 10...............2.............244 Brandon Flowers............ 2004-07............. 10...............2.............172 Frank Beamer................ 1966-68............... 9...............1.............. 81 Carter Wiley.................. 1984-87............... 9...............1.............143 Torrian Gray.................. 1993-96............... 9...............1.............122 Garnell Wilds................ 2000-03............... 9...............0.............. 32 Jimmy Williams............. 2002-05............... 9...............2.............173
Jayron Hosley
Macho Harris
Year-by-Year Interception Leaders Year Player Int. Yds. TDs Long 1952 Julian King 4.........27...........-..........1953 Don Booth 2.........53.......... 1.......... Leo Burke 2.........35.......... 0..........1954 Dickie Beard 3....... 119.......... 1.......... Leo Burke 3.........55.......... 0..........1955 Leo Burke 3.........12.......... 0..........1956 Jimmy Lugar 3.........58.......... 0....... 37 1957 Carroll Dale 2.........43.......... 0....... 37 1958 Ken Byrd 2.........43.......... 0.......... Billy Holsclaw 2.......... 2.......... 0..........1959 Alger Pugh 5....... 103.......... 0....... 59 1960 Johnny Watkins 4....... 210.......... 1....... 88 1961 Buddy Perry 4.........45.......... 0....... 32 1962 Gerald Bobbitte 5.........51.......... 0....... 25 1963 Mike Cahill 4.........32.......... 0....... 11 1964 Vic Kreiter 2.........19.......... 0....... 12 1965 Billy Edwards 2.........12.......... 0....... 12 Jimmy Richards 2.......... 0.......... 0......... 0 George Foussekis 2.......... 0.......... 0......... 0 1966 Frank Beamer 4.........22.......... 0....... 22 1967 Ron Davidson 9....... 149.......... 0....... 75 1968 Mike Widger 7....... 203.......... 2....... 74 1969 Tim Bosiack 4.........36.......... 0....... 18 Lenny Smith 4.........29.......... 0....... 27 1969 Mike Widger 4.......... 9.......... 0......... 5 1970 Ronnie Holsinger 5.........82.......... 0....... 66 1971 Kent Henry 5.........57.......... 0....... 25 1972 Jerry Scharnus 5.........31.......... 0....... 15 1973 John Bell 5.........84.......... 1....... 36 1974 John Bell 5.........71.......... 0....... 30 1975 Billy Hardee 7.........83.......... 0....... 31 1976 Gene Bunn 7.........23.......... 0....... 21 1977 Gene Bunn 6.........69.......... 0....... 32 1978 Gene Bunn 5.........14.......... 0......... 8 1979 Jerome Pannell 4.........39.......... 0....... 35 Matt Mead 4.........36.......... 0....... 18 Paul Davis 4.........27.......... 0....... 13 1980 Mike Scharnus 2.........59.......... 1....... 44 Paul Davis 2.........14.......... 0......... 9 Rick Miley 2.......... 7.......... 0......... 5 1981 Mike Johnson 4.........75.......... 0....... 55 Gillett Ford 4.........73.......... 1....... 34
Year Player Int. Yds. TDs Long 1982 Derek Carter 5.........18.......... 0....... 18 1983 Jake Clarke 4.........44.......... 0....... 33 Mike Johnson 4.........13.......... 0......... 9 1984 Ashley Lee 7....... 155.......... 0....... 44 1985 Carter Wiley 5.........53.......... 0....... 32 1986 Carter Wiley 3.........15.......... 0....... 15 Billy Myers 3.......... 9.......... 0......... 9 1987 six players with 1 1.........90.......... 1....... 90 1988 John Granby 4.........27.......... 0....... 27 1989 Roger Brown 3.........55.......... 1....... 55 John Granby 3.........53.......... 0....... 44 Randy co*ckrell 3.........14.......... 0......... 9 1990 Tyronne Drakeford 3.........22.......... 0....... 22 1991 Tyronne Drakeford 5.......... 1.......... 0......... 1 1992 Tyronne Drakeford 7....... 121.......... 1....... 40 1993 Antonio Banks 3.........22.......... 0....... 21 Torrian Gray 3.........48.......... 0....... 46 1994 Torrian Gray 4.........74.......... 1....... 66 William Yarborough 4.......... 0.......... 0......... 0 1995 William Yarborough 5.........14.......... 0....... 12 1996 Antonio Banks 4.........63.......... 0....... 45 1997 Keion Carpenter 4.........52.......... 0....... 32 1998 Keion Carpenter 5.........92.......... 1....... 40 Ike Charlton 5.........81.......... 1....... 26 1999 Anthony Midget 4.......... 5.......... 0......... 3 2000 Willie Pile 6.........22.......... 1....... 11 2001 Willie Pile 4.........77.......... 0....... 53 2002 Garnell Wilds 5.......... 8.......... 0......... 8 2003 Eric Green 3....... 166.......... 2....... 84 2004 Jimmy Williams 5.........81.......... 1....... 34 2005 Aaron Rouse 4.........52.......... 0....... 25 2006 Victor Harris 4.........75.......... 1....... 72 2007 Brandon Flowers 5.........93.......... 1....... 49 Victor Harris 5.........61.......... 1....... 44 2008 Victor Harris 6....... 142.......... 2....... 55 Stephan Virgil 6.........94.......... 0....... 36 2009 Rashad Carmichael 6.........71.......... 1....... 28 2010 Jayron Hosley 9....... 110.......... 0....... 42 2011 Jayron Hosley 3.........56.......... 0....... 22
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Most Interception Touchdown returns Game 2 vs. VMI............................................ 1954 vs. Vanderbilt................................... 1983 vs. South Carolina.............................. 1988 vs. Rutgers....................................... 1998 vs. Boston College............................. 2008 Season 5 ............................................2005 & 2007
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Punt Returns
Year-by-Year Punt Return Leaders
Individual Records
Most Returns Game 10 Season 51 Career 136
John Ludlow vs. Virginia.............. 1982 Bo Campbell vs. Akron................. 1989 John Ludlow.............................. 1982 John Ludlow......................... 1979-82
Most Yardage on Returns Game 164 Antonio Freeman vs. Pitt.............. 1994 Season 510 Ricky Hall.................................. 1999 Career 1296 Eddie Royal........................... 2004-07 Most TouchDowns on Returns Game 2 DeAngelo Hall vs. Syracuse........... 2003 Season 3 Frank Loria................................ 1966 André Davis............................... 2000 DeAngelo Hall............................ 2003 Career 5 DeAngelo Hall....................... 2001-03 Best Return Average Season 22.0 André Davis............................... 2000 (15 or more returns) Career 15.9 André Davis.......................... 1998-01
Team Records
Most Returns Game 10 vs. VMI..................................... 1971 vs. Virginia................................ 1982 vs. Clemson................................ 1989 vs. Clemson................................ 1998 Season 53 ............................................... 1982 Most Yardage on Returns Game 164 vs. Pittsburgh............................. 1994 Season 711 ............................................... 2000 Most TDs on Returns Season 3 ...................1966, 2000, 2003 & 2007
Eddie Royal
Best Return Average Season 18.2 (39 returns)............................... 2000
DeAngelo Hall
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Year Player No. Yds. TDs 1952 Billy Anderson............ 23..........375...........1 1953 Billy Anderson.............. 7........... 60...........0 1954 Billy Anderson............ 13..........122...........0 1955 Dave Ebert................. 15........... 91...........0 1956 Bobby Wolfenden.......... 8..........123...........1 1957 Corbin Bailey.............. 15..........242...........0 1958 Pat Henry.................... 7..........142...........1 1959 Alger Pugh................. 12..........129...........0 1960 Bobby Watkins............ 14..........182...........1 1961 Terry Strock.................. 9........... 83...........0 1962 Mike Cahill................. 20..........138...........0 1963 Mike Cahill................. 18..........138...........0 1964 Tommy Francisco........... 9........... 58...........0 1965 Frank Loria................. 15..........145...........0 1966 Frank Loria................. 16..........248...........3 1967 Frank Loria................. 30..........420...........1 1968 Ron Davidson............. 25........... 62...........0 1969 Wayne Humphries........ 24........... 89...........0 1970 Tim Bosiack............... 34..........177...........0 1971 Jerry Scharnus............ 25..........238...........0 1972 Jerry Scharnus............ 26..........229...........0 1973 Billy Hardee................. 6..........118...........0 1974 Billy Hardee............... 30..........263...........0 1975 Billy Hardee............... 27..........148...........1 1976 Greg Payne................. 16..........156...........1 1977 Henry Bradley............. 13........... 58...........0 1978 Gene Bunn................... 6........... 42...........0 1979 John Ludlow.............. 13..........114...........0 1980 John Ludlow.............. 37..........220...........0 1981 John Ludlow.............. 35..........219...........0 1982 John Ludlow.............. 51..........284...........0 1983 Derek Carter............... 37..........289...........0 1984 Billy Myers................. 34..........335...........0 1985 Billy Myers................. 24..........142...........0 1986 Billy Myers................. 27..........236...........0 1987 Myron Richardson........ 16........... 70...........0 1988 Myron Richardson........ 25..........142...........0 1989 Bo Campbell............... 26..........134...........0 1990 Marcus Mickel............. 25..........292...........0 1991 Bo Campbell............... 15..........273...........0 1992 Bo Campbell............... 20..........135...........0 1993 Antonio Freeman......... 24..........184...........0 1994 Antonio Freeman......... 39..........467...........1 1995 Larry Green................ 23..........208...........0 1996 Angelo Harrison.......... 22..........189...........0 1997 Angelo Harrison.......... 10........... 90...........0 1998 Angelo Harrison.......... 38..........376...........0 1999 Ricky Hall.................. 40..........510...........1 2000 André Davis................ 18..........396...........3 2001 André Davis................ 35..........437...........1 2002 DeAngelo Hall............ 22..........352...........2 2003 DeAngelo Hall............ 33..........487...........3 2004 Eddie Royal................ 25..........274...........0 2005 Eddie Royal................ 32..........263...........0 2006 Eddie Royal................ 23..........304...........1 2007 Eddie Royal................ 31..........455...........2 2008 Victor Harris............... 25..........233...........0 2009 Jayron Hosley............. 31..........348...........1 2010 Jayron Hosley............. 19..........239...........1 2011 Jayron Hosley............. 18..........228...........0
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Name Eddie Royal André Davis DeAngelo Hall John Ludlow Jayron Hosley Frank Loria Billy Myers Angelo Harrison Antonio Freeman Bo Campbell Billy Anderson Ricky Hall Billy Hardee
Yrs. Played 2004-07 1998-01 2001-03 1979-82 2009-11 1965-67 1984-87 1995-98 1991-94 1989-92 1952-54 1998-99 1973-75
No. 111 55 56 136 68 61 90 73 63 67 43 41 63
Yds. 1296 872 839 837 815 813 750 697 651 587 557 534 529
TDs 3 4 5 0 2 4 0 0 1 0 1 1 1
Avg. 11.7 15.9 15.0 6.2 12.0 13.3 8.3 9.5 10.3 8.8 13.0 13.0 8.4
Kickoff Returns Individual Records
Most Returns Game 9 Season 33 Career 67
James Barber vs. Tulsa................... 1971 Billy Hardee vs. Alabama................ 1973 Billy Hardee................................. 1973 Jon Jeffries..............................1987-91
Most Yardage on Returns Game 214 Marcus Mickel vs. Clemson.............. 1989 Season 758 Billy Hardee................................. 1973 Career 1577 Dyrell Roberts........................... 2008Most TDs on Returns Season 2 David Wilson................................ 2010 Career 2 Terry Strock..............................1959-61 David Wilson............................2009-11 Best Return Average Season 34.3 Tommy Francisco........................... 1965 (10 or more returns) Career 25.4 Mike Imoh...............................2002-05
Team Records
Most Returns Game 12 vs. Alabama................................. 1973 Season 67 ................................................. 1950 Most Yardage on Returns Game 245 vs. South Carolina......................... 1973 Season 1431 ................................................. 1973
Dyrell Roberts
Most TDs on Returns Season 2 .......................................1965 & 2010 Best Return Average Season 27.4 ................................................. 1965
Billy Hardee
Jon Jeffries
Career Kickoff Return Leaders Name Yrs. Played No. Yds. TDs Avg. Dyrell Roberts..................... 2008-......................... 61.................... 1577...................... 1....................25.9 Jon Jeffries.......................... 1987-91........................67..................... 1447...................... 1.................... 21.6 Eddie Royal.......................... 2004-07........................59..................... 1376...................... 0.................... 23.3 David Wilson....................... 2009-11..................... 61.................... 1324...................... 2....................21.7 Bob Thomas......................... 1981-84........................51..................... 1088...................... 0.................... 21.3 Marcus Mickel....................... 1988-91........................47.......................963...................... 1.................... 20.5 Eddie Hunter........................ 1983-86........................38.......................889...................... 1.................... 23.4 Mike Imoh........................... 2002-05........................34.......................864...................... 1.................... 25.4 Dickie Longerbeam................ 1965-68........................34.......................842...................... 1.................... 24.8 Billy Hardee......................... 1973-75........................37.......................833...................... 1.................... 22.5 Tommy Francisco................... 1964-66........................34.......................789...................... 1.................... 23.2 Rich Matijevich..................... 1969-71........................36.......................780...................... 1.................... 21.7 Richard Johnson................... 2001-04........................35.......................752...................... 0.................... 21.5 Sonny Utz............................ 1962-64........................33.......................741...................... 0.................... 22.5 Larry Fallen.......................... 1976-78........................32.......................689...................... 1.................... 21.5
Year-by-Year Kickoff Return Leaders Year Player No. Yds. TDs 1972 Don Testerman............. 11..........294..........0 1973 Billy Hardee................ 33..........758..........1 1974 Morris Blueford............ 15..........305..........0 1975 Roscoe Coles............... 14..........312..........0 1976 Ellis Savage................. 17..........311..........0 1977 Kenny Lewis................ 24..........540..........0 1978 Larry Fallen................. 23..........526..........1 1979 Billy Hite...................... 8..........156..........0 1980 Sidney Snell................ 11..........264..........0 1981 Bob Thomas.................. 9..........172..........0 1982 Bob Thomas................ 22..........487..........0 1983 Eddie Hunter................. 7..........162..........0 1984 Bob Thomas................ 14..........278..........0 1985 Eddie Hunter............... 12..........265..........0 1986 Eddie Hunter............... 19..........462..........1 1987 Jon Jeffries................. 22..........561..........1 1988 Jon Jeffries................. 15..........311..........0 1989 Marcus Mickel.............. 25..........546..........1 1990 Marcus Mickel.............. 15..........285..........0 1991 Jon Jeffries................. 16..........273..........0
Year Player No. Yds. TDs 1992 Tony Kennedy.............. 16..........386..........1 1993 Dwayne Thomas........... 14..........305..........0 1994 Bryan Still.................. 19..........493..........0 1995 Dwayne Thomas........... 13..........238..........0 1996 Shawn Scales.............. 12..........312..........0 1997 Ike Charlton................ 18..........373..........0 1998 Shyrone Stith.............. 14..........282..........0 1999 Shyrone Stith.............. 15..........387..........0 2000 André Kendrick............ 22..........447..........0 2001 Richard Johnson.......... 12..........267..........0 2002 Richard Johnson.......... 23..........485..........0 2003 Mike Imoh.................. 18..........549..........1 2004 Eddie Royal................. 12..........346..........0 2005 Eddie Royal................. 14..........293..........0 2006 Eddie Royal................. 19..........431..........0 2007 Eddie Royal................. 14..........316..........0 2008 Dyrell Roberts.............. 22..........545..........0 2009 Dyrell Roberts.............. 18..........574..........1 2010 David Wilson............... 22..........584..........2 2011 David Wilson............... 22..........415..........0
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Year Player No. Yds. TDs 1952 Don Booth.................. 18..........413..........0 1953 Howie Wright................ 6..........125..........0 1954 Billy Anderson............... 5........... 96..........0 1955 Dickie Beard.................. 5..........115..........0 1956 Bobby Wolfenden........... 5..........173..........0 1957 Frank Eastman............... 5........... 60..........0 1958 Jay Whitesell................. 5..........192..........1 1959 Alger Pugh.................. 12..........305..........0 1960 Terry Strock................... 6..........208..........1 1961 Warren Price................ 13..........273..........0 1962 Sonny Utz................... 11..........242..........0 1963 Tommy Walker............... 7..........259..........1 1964 Tommy Francisco.......... 15..........301..........0 1965 Dickie Longerbeam....... 12..........404..........1 1966 Tommy Francisco............ 9..........145..........0 1967 Dickie Longerbeam....... 14..........317..........0 1968 Ron Davidson................ 6..........105..........0 1969 Rich Matijevich.............. 7..........192..........1 1970 Rich Matijevich............ 25..........501..........0 1971 Jimmy Quinn............... 14..........324..........0
Punting Most Punts Game 14 Season 88 Career 237
Jack Simscak vs. Alabama........... 1968 Gene Fisher.............................. 1967 Brent Bowden........................... 2007 Vinnie Burns........................2001-04
Most Yards Punting Game 564 Jack Simcsak vs. Alabama........... 1968 Season 3742 Brent Bowden........................... 2007 Career 9387 Vinnie Burns........................2001-04 Best Punting Average Season 45.1 Jimmy Kibble........................... 1997 Career 42.6 Nic Schmitt..........................2002-06 (min. 100 punts)
Principal Place-kickers
Season(s) Player EP FG TP 1920-21 J.G. (Rip) Wallace....................29.................................... 95 1922-24 Don Rutherford........................31.................................. 107 1925 Paul Robertson......................... 4.................................... 10 1926-28 J.B. (Scotty) MacArthur.............26....................................... 1928-30 Bird Hooper............................21.................................... 41 1931 Heinie Groth............................ 3......................................3 1932 Gene Hite................................ 8......................................8 1933 Ray Mills.................................. 5......................................5 1934 George Sodaro.......................... 5......................................5 1935 Herman (Foots) Dickerson.......... 5.................................... 47 1936 George Sodaro.......................... 6.................. 1..................9 1937 C.L. Shockey............................. 6......................................6 1938 Frank Pierce............................. 6.................................... 12 1939 Ward Boswell............................ 5......................................5 1940-42 Roger McClure..........................39.................. 9................ 74 1945-48 Ross M. Orr, Jr.........................35.................................... 35 1949 Ralph Beard............................16.................................... 22 1950 Ronnie Raugh........................... 5......................................5 1951 1952 Don (Duckie) Welsh..................14.................. 1................ 29 1953-55 Dickie Beard............................43.................. 1................ 46 1955-57 Barry Frazee............................32.................. 2................ 38 1958-59 Chuck Stephens................... 17-27............... 2-4................ 23 1960-62 Aster (Cat) Sizemore............ 39-46............... 1-9................ 42 1962-64 Dickie Cranwell................... 43-49..............8-17................ 67 1965-67 Jon Utin............................ 63-69............ 20-36.............. 123 1968-70 Jack Simscak...................... 59-64............ 21-48.............. 122 1971-72 Dave Strock........................ 50-56............ 22-42.............. 116 1973-75 Wayne Latimer.................... 72-77............ 25-55.............. 147 1976-78 Paul Engle.......................... 54-58............ 16-42.............. 102 1979-80 Dennis Laury...................... 41-47............ 12-24................ 77 1981-84 Don Wade.........................98-107............ 42-70.............. 224 1985 Tom Taricani......................... 9-10............... 3-6................ 18 1985-88 Chris Kinzer........................ 93-95............ 47-69.............. 234 1989-91 Mickey Thomas................... 44-45............ 31-41.............. 137 1991-94 Ryan Williams..................137-147............ 39-57.............. 254 1994-95 Atle Larsen........................ 36-37............ 15-26................ 81 1996-99 Shayne Graham................167-169............ 68-93.............. 371 2000-03 Carter Warley...................190-195............ 39-63.............. 307 2004-06 Brandon Pace..................136-140............ 58-68.............. 310 2007 Jud Dunlevy....................... 45-47............ 21-26.............. 108 2008 Dustin Keys........................ 32-34............ 23-29.............. 101 2009 Matt Waldron...................... 48-48............ 20-23.............. 108 2010 Chris Hazley....................... 53-56............ 21-22.............. 116 2011 Cody Journell..................... 43-44............ 14-17................ 85
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Name Nic Schmitt Brent Bowden George Roberts Dave Smigelsky Jimmy Kibble Jack Williams Vinnie Burns Robbie Colley Jack Simcsak Andy Hromyak David Cox Bruce McDaniel Bill Renner Gene Fisher
Yrs. Kicked No. Yds. Avg. 2002-06.............114........... 4862........... 42.6 2007-09.............214........... 9022........... 42.2 1976-77.............128........... 5345........... 41.8 1978-80.............172........... 7065........... 41.1 1996-99.............180........... 7372........... 41.0 1951-53.............157........... 6229........... 39.7 2001-04.............237........... 9387........... 39.6 1991-94.............169........... 6676........... 39.5 1968-70.............210........... 8257........... 39.3 1970-72.............115........... 4513........... 39.2 1982-85.............173........... 6785........... 39.2 1972-75.............171........... 6675........... 39.0 1981-82.............141........... 5492........... 39.0 1965-67.............205........... 7840........... 38.2
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Year-by-Year Punting Leaders Year 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981
Player No. Punts Avg. Jack Williams............. 66..........40.7 Jack Williams............. 30..........40.9 Tom Petty................. 40..........35.6 Bobby Wolfenden....... 29..........39.9 Bobby Wolfenden....... 30..........37.3 Bobby Conner............ 25..........34.8 Carroll Dale............... 28..........33.6 Carroll Dale............... 36..........32.8 Terry Strock............... 47..........37.2 Terry Strock............... 35..........36.5 Jake Adams............... 25..........38.8 Bob Schweickert......... 45..........39.1 Bob Schweickert......... 42..........37.7 Gene Fisher............... 49..........40.6 Gene Fisher............... 68..........37.9 Gene Fisher............... 88..........37.1 Jack Simcsak............. 82..........38.7 Jack Simcsak............. 66..........41.2 Jack Simcsak............. 62..........38.1 Andy Hromyak........... 57..........39.3 Andy Hromyak........... 42..........41.4 Bruce McDaniel.......... 55..........40.3 Bruce McDaniel.......... 53..........39.6 Bruce McDaniel.......... 60..........37.9 George Roberts.......... 68..........41.5 George Roberts.......... 60..........42.1 Dave Smigelsky.......... 58..........41.0 Dave Smigelsky.......... 58..........42.3 Dave Smigelsky.......... 53..........39.8 Bill Renner................ 62..........39.5
Year 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012
Player No. Punts Avg. Bill Renner................ 79..........38.6 David Cox.................. 61..........41.0 David Cox.................. 56..........41.9 David Cox.................. 55..........34.9 Tony Romero.............. 47..........36.0 Tony Romero.............. 51..........37.9 Kelly Fitzgerald.......... 39..........36.7 Chris Baucia.............. 77..........37.5 Chris Baucia.............. 66..........38.5 Jack Wiltshire............ 55..........37.2 Robbie Colley............. 57..........38.1 Robbie Colley............. 51..........38.4 Robbie Colley............. 57..........42.1 John Thomas............. 61..........38.9 Jimmy Kibble............. 32..........37.3 Jimmy Kibble............. 50..........45.1 Jimmy Kibble............. 52..........41.5 Jimmy Kibble............. 46..........38.4 Robert Peaslee........... 44..........35.3 Vinnie Burns.............. 59..........37.8 Vinnie Burns.............. 64..........40.5 Vinnie Burns.............. 57..........39.8 Vinnie Burns.............. 57..........40.3 Nic Schmitt............... 52..........43.2 Nic Schmitt............... 61..........42.2 Brent Bowden............ 88..........42.5 Brent Bowden............ 69..........40.4 Brent Bowden............ 57..........43.8 Brian Saunders........... 60..........44.0 Michael Branthover..... 25..........36.6
Team Defense Game Highs & Lows Since 1950
Total Defense Fewest Most Plays 37 by Richmond, 1963 100 by Wm. & Mary, 1971 West Virginia, 1966 Ohio,1971 & Syracuse, 2002 Yards Allowed 35 vs. Duke, 2005 833 vs. Alabama, 1973 TDs 11 by Alabama, 1973 Rushing Defense Rushing Attempts 16 by East Carolina, 2011 78 by Wake Forest, 1971 Yards Allowed (-28) vs. Tampa, 1967 748 vs. Alabama, 1973 Arkansas St., 1997 TDs 9 by Alabama, 1973 Pass Defense Passing Attempts 2 by Clemson, 1956 67 by Clemson, 2007 Completions 0 six times 38 by Clemson, 2007 Yards Allowed 0 vs. Clemson, 1950 498 vs. Maryland, 1993 West Virginia, 1957 TDs 6 by Vanderbilt, 1982 Punt Returns Returns 0 numerous times 9 by Syracuse, 1988 Yards Allowed (-13) vs. East Carolina, 2011 187 vs. Maryland, 1950 TDs 1 numerous times Kickoff Returns Returns 0 four times 9 several times 205 vs. Houston, 1973 Yards Allowed (-1) vs. Wake Forest, 1979 Fla. State, 1974 TDs 1 numerous times First Downs 34 vs. Wm. & Mary, 1971 FDs Allowed 4 vs. Pennsylvania, 1955 Rushing FDs Allowed 0 vs. Maryland, 2008 26 vs. Alabama, 1973 Passing FDs Allowed 0 10 times 22 vs. East Carolina, 1992 FDs by Penalty 0 numerous times 6 by Villanova, 1970 Fumbles Fumbles Caused 11 vs. Fla. State, 1958 Fumbles Recovered 5 several times
Season Highs & Lows Since 1950
lb Rick Razzano vs. Kentucky............................1977 lb Rick Razzano..............................................1975 dt Scott Hill...................................................1987 lb Rick Razzano......................................... 1974-77
Most Unassisted Tackles Game: 21 lb Rick Razzano vs. Richmond...........................1975 Season: 102 lb Rick Razzano..............................................1975 Career: 368 lb Rick Razzano......................................... 1974-77 Most Assisted Tackles Game: 15 Season: 110 Career: 266
lb Ashley Lee vs. Richmond..............................1981 lb Mike Johnson vs. Miami (Fla.).......................1982 dt Scott Hill...................................................1987 lb Rick Razzano......................................... 1974-77
Most Quarterback Sacks Game: 4 dt Bruce Smith vs. Duke...................................1983 dt Bruce Smith vs. Wm. & Mary.........................1984 de Morgan Roane vs. Wm. & Mary......................1985 Season: 22 dt Bruce Smith...............................................1983 Career: 46 dt Bruce Smith.......................................... 1981-84 Most Tackles for Loss (includes sacks) Season: 31 dt Bruce Smith...............................................1983 Career: 71 dt Bruce Smith.......................................... 1981-84
Year-by-Year Leaders 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1992
lb Rick Razzano................165 lb Rick Razzano................177 lb Rick Razzano................140 lb Rick Razzano................152 lb Chip Keatley................102 lb Chris Cosh.................... 86 lb Ashley Lee.................... 95 lb Ashley Lee...................146 lb Mike Johnson...............148 lb Mike Johnson...............135 lb Vince Daniels...............113 lb Paul Nelson..................103 lb Paul Nelson..................104 dt Scott Hill....................177 dt Horacio Moronta............ 81 ilb Bobby Martin............... 79 olb Archie Hopkins............ 89 de Wooster Pack................ 70 olb P.J. Preston................. 89 ilb Melendez Byrd.............. 89
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
lb Ken Brown...................113 lb George DelRicco............130 lb George DelRicco............137 olb Brandon Semones......... 88 ilb Steve Tate..................104 ilb Jamel Smith................. 99 ilb Jamel Smith................. 89 ilb Ben Taylor..................103 ilb Ben Taylor..................121 ilb Mikal Baaqee...............112 rov Michael Crawford.........131 ilb Mikal Baaqee................ 71 ilb Vince Hall...................112 ilb Vince Hall...................128 ilb Xavier Adibi................115 ilb Purnell Sturdivant......... 99 olb Cody Grimm................106 ilb Bruce Taylor................. 91 fs Antone Exum................ 89
Punt Returns Returns Allowed 9 in 1999 (11 games) 44 in 1966 (10 games) 40 in 1970 & 1988 (11 games) Yards Allowed 36 in 1999 (11 games) 529 in 1952 (11 games) Yards Per Return 2.4 in 1986 (11 games) 14.5 in 1974 (11 games) TD Returns 2 in 1970 (11 games)* in 2008 (14 games)* Kickoff Returns Returns Allowed 19 in 1961 (9 games) 63 in 2007 (14 games) 26 in 1968 (10 games) in 2009 (13 games) 23 in 1978 (11 games) Yards Allowed 368 in 1961 (9 games) 1,461 in 2010 (14 games) 419 in 1953 (10 games) 404 in 1975 (11 games) Yards Per Return 15.3 in 1980 (11 games) 25.9 in 1968 (10 games) 25.8 in 1970 (11 games) TD Returns 1 numerous seasons First Downs FDs Allowed 111 in 1955 (10 games) 252 in 1971 (11 games) 143 in 1980 (11 games) Rushing FDs Allowed 40 in 1967 (10 games) 151 in 1973 (11 games) 46 in 1982 (11 games) Passing FDs Allowed 20 in 1957 (10 games) 138 in 2007 (14 games) 34 in 1952 (11 games) FDs by Penalty 2 in 1952 (11 games) 26 in 1988 (11 games) Fumbles Opp. Fumbles 14 in 1992, 1997, 2000, 2010 48 in 1975 (11 games) Fumbles Recovered 6 in 2000 (11 games) 29 in 1972 (11 games) *Does not include blocked punts.
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Total Defense Fewest Most Plays 552 in 1954 (9 games) 960 in 2007 (14 games) 562 in 1955 (10 games) 691 in 1997 (11 games) Yards Allowed 1,973 in 1954 (9 games) 5,136 in 1973 (11 games) 2,108 in 1957 (10 games) 2,401 in 1980 (11 games) Yards Per Game 210.8 in 1957 (10 games) 466.9 in 1973 218.3 in 1980 (11 games) Yards Per Play 3.30 in 1966 (10 games) 6.3 in 1973 3.34 in 1984 (11 games) Rushing Defense Rushing Attempts 363 in 1966 (10 games) 610 in 1973 (11 games) 367 in 1983 (11 games) Yards Allowed 544 in 1982 (11 games) 3,453 in 1973 Yards Per Game 49.5 in 1982 (11 games) 313.9 in 1973 Yards Per Carry 1.4 in 1982 (11 games) 5.7 in 1973 TDs Rushing 2 in 1968 (10 games) 37 in 1973 in 1982 (11 games) Pass Defense Passing Attempts 108 in 1957 (10 games) 518 in 2007 (14 games) 177 in 1952 (11 games) Completions 38 in 1957 (10 games) 277 in 2007 (14 games) 87 in 1952 (11 games) Yards Allowed 485 in 1957 (10 games) 3,009 in 2003 1,064 in 1952 (11 games) Yards Per Game 48.5 in 1957 (10 games) 251.0 in 1993 (11 games) 96.7 in 1952 (11 games) Yards Per Attempt 4.5 in 1957 (10 games) 8.3 in 1973 (11 games) 5.16 in 2001 (11 games) Yards Per Completion 10.0 in 1962 (10 games) 16.0 in 1973 10.35 in 2006 (13 games) TDs Passing 2 in 1963 (10 games) 19 in 2003 & 2010 6 in 1975 & 1983 (11 games); 2006 (13 games) Completion Pct. 35.2 in 1957 (10 games) 60.2 in 2003 (13 games) 43.0 in 1980 (11 games) Scoring Defense Points Allowed 75 in 1954 (9 games) 430 in 1950 (10 games) 90 in 1966 (10 games) 380 in 1973 (11 games) 91 in 1983 (11 games) Points Per Game 8.27 in 1983 43.0 in 1950 (10 games) 34.5 in 1973 (11 games) TDs 11 in 1954 (9 games) 52 in 1973 in 1966 (10 games) in 1980, 1982 & 1983 (11 games)
Tackling Records Since 1974 Most Tackles Game: 30 Season: 177 Career: 634
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Highest Total Offense Games (By Tech) 516 (527 pass, -11 rush)................Don Strock vs. Houston................................ 1972 495 (504 pass, -9 rush)..................Bryan Randall vs. Syracuse........................... 2002 390 (398 pass, -8 rush)..................Bryan Randall vs. California.......................... 2003 386 (376 pass, 10 rush).................Don Strock vs. Ohio U.................................. 1971 386 (385 pass, 1 rush)...................Don Strock vs. Wake Forest........................... 1972 368 (304 pass, 64 rush).................Bryan Randall vs. Georgia Tech...................... 2004 Highest Total Offense Games (By Opponent) 516 (498 pass, 18 rush).................Scott Milanovich of Maryland........................ 1993 445 (448 pass, -3 rush)..................Glenn Foley of Boston College....................... 1993 428 (394 pass, 34 rush).................Todd Ellis of South Carolina.......................... 1986 396 (362 pass, 34 rush).................Russell Wilson, NC State............................... 2010 392 (406 pass, -14 rush)................Byron Leftwich of Marshall........................... 2002 Highest Passing Games (By Tech) 527 (34 of 53)..............................Don Strock vs. Houston................................ 1972 504 (23 of 35)..............................Bryan Randall vs. Syracuse........................... 2002 398 (24 of 34)..............................Bryan Randall vs. California.......................... 2003 385 (25 of 47)..............................Don Strock vs. Wake Forest........................... 1972 376 (19 of 31)..............................Don Strock vs. Ohio U.................................. 1971 355 (20 of 40)..............................Don Strock vs. Oklahoma State...................... 1972 Highest Passing Games (By Opponent) 498 (29 of 52)..............................Scott Milanovich of Maryland........................ 1993 448 (21 of 29)..............................Glenn Foley of Boston College....................... 1993 407 (28 of 46)..............................David Priestley of Pittsburgh........................ 1999 406 (31 of 49)..............................Byron Leftwich of Marshall........................... 2002 403 (24 of 40)..............................Troy Nunes of Syracuse................................ 2002 Most Passing Attempts (By Tech) 53 (34 for 527 yards).....................Don Strock vs. Houston................................ 1972 53 (27 for 339).............................Sean Glennon vs. Georgia Tech...................... 2006 52 (26 for 335).............................Marcus Vick vs. Florida State......................... 2005 50 (27 for 268).............................Will Furrer vs. Oklahoma............................... 1991 48 (22 for 276).............................Don Strock vs. Florida State.......................... 1972 47 (25 for 385).............................Don Strock vs. Wake Forest........................... 1972 Most Passing Attempts (By Opponent) 66 (38 for 272 yards).....................Cullen Harper of Clemson............................. 2007 54 (28 for 269).............................Dean May of Louisville................................. 1983 53 (28 for 312).............................Gary Pajcic of Florida State........................... 1966 53 (22 for 272).............................Todd Ellis of South Carolina.......................... 1988 52 (27 for 302).............................Randy Joyce of Appalachian St...................... 1981 52 (29 for 498).............................Scott Milanovich of Maryland........................ 1993 52 (25 for 285).............................Matt Ryan of Boston College......................... 2007 52 (33 for 305) ............................Matt Ryan of Boston College......................... 2007 Most Passing Completions (By Tech) 34 (of 53, 527 yards).....................Don Strock vs. Houston................................ 1972 29 (of 44, 349).............................Don Strock vs. South Carolina....................... 1972 27 (of 50, 268).............................Will Furrer vs. Oklahoma............................... 1991 27 (of 53, 339).............................Sean Glennon vs. Georgia Tech...................... 2006 26 (of 52, 335).............................Marcus Vick vs. Florida State......................... 2005 25 (of 47, 385).............................Don Strock vs. Wake Forest........................... 1972 Most Passing Completions (By Opponent) 38 (of 66, 272 yards).....................Cullen Harper of Clemson............................. 2007 33 (of 52, 305) ............................Matt Ryan of Boston College......................... 2007 32 (of 46, 358).............................Matt Schaub of Virginia............................... 2003 31 (of 49, 406).............................Byron Leftwich of Marshall........................... 2002 30 (of 47, 350).............................Danny McCoin of Cincinnati.......................... 1986 30 (of 50, 332).............................Marcus Crandell of East Carolina.................... 1994 30 (of 44, 251).............................Dominique Davis of East Carolina................... 2010 Most Yards Rushing (By Tech) 253(32 carries).............................Darren Evans vs. Maryland............................ 2008 243 (32)......................................Mike Imoh vs North Carolina......................... 2004 241 (30)......................................Kevin Jones vs. Pittsburgh........................... 2003 223 (34)......................................Kenny Lewis vs. VMI.................................... 1978 214 (28)......................................Roscoe Coles vs. Tulsa................................. 1976 210 (16)......................................Michael Vick vs. Boston College..................... 2000 207 (23)......................................Branden Ore vs. Southern Miss...................... 2006 204 (29)......................................Bob Schweickert vs. Richmond...................... 1963 203 (37)......................................Branden Ore vs. Clemson.............................. 2006 Most Yards Rushing (By Opponent) 241 (20)......................................Josh Harris of Wake Forest............................ 2010 239 (44 carries)............................Paul Palmer of Temple.................................. 1986 233 (48)......................................Barry Redden of Richmond............................ 1980 226 (21)......................................Wesley McFadden of Clemson........................ 1987 223 (32)......................................Barry Redden of Richmond............................ 1981 205 (39)......................................Willis McGahee of Miami............................... 2002 201 (27)......................................Robert Newhouse of Houston........................ 1971
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Most Rushing Attempts (By Tech) 42 (179 yards)..............................Cyrus Lawrence vs. Memphis St..................... 1981 40 (194)......................................Cyrus Lawrence vs. Virginia........................... 1980 38 (202)......................................Cyrus Lawrence vs. Virginia........................... 1981 37 (181)......................................Kevin Jones vs. Virginia............................... 2001 37 (203)......................................Branden Ore vs. Clemson.............................. 2006 Most Rushing Attempts (By Opponent) 48 (233 yards)..............................Barry Redden of Richmond............................ 1980 44 (239)......................................Paul Palmer of Temple.................................. 1986 39 (205)......................................Willis McGahee of Miami............................... 2002 38 (197)......................................Derrick Knight of Boston College................... 2003 34 (149)......................................Larry Russell of Wake Forest.......................... 1971 34 (124)......................................Clinton Portis of Miami................................ 2001 Most Points Scored (By Tech) 36 (6 TDs)....................................Tommy Francisco vs. VMI.............................. 1966 30 (5 TDs)....................................Lee Suggs vs. UCF....................................... 2000 26 (4 TDs, 1 conversion).................George Constantinides vs. UR........................ 1967 24 (4 TDs)....................................Terry Smoot vs. VMI.................................... 1969 24 (4 TDs)....................................Kenny Lewis vs. Tulsa.................................. 1978 24 (4 TDs)....................................Cyrus Lawrence vs. Wm. & Mary..................... 1982 24 (4 TDs)....................................Tommy Edwards vs. Pittsburgh...................... 1993 24 (4 TDs)....................................Lee Suggs vs. Rutgers.................................. 2000 24 (4 TDs)....................................Lee Suggs vs. Virginia.................................. 2000 24 (4 TDs)....................................Ernest Wilford vs. Syracuse........................... 2002 24 (4 TDs)....................................Kevin Jones vs. Pittsburgh........................... 2003 24 (4 TDs)....................................Ryan Williams vs. NC State........................... 2009 24 (4 TDs)....................................Ryan Williams vs. Virginia............................ 2009 Most Points Scored (By Opponent) 36 (6 TDs)....................................Willis McGahee of Miami............................... 2002 26 (4 TDs, 2 PATs).........................Jim Bakhtiar of Virginia............................... 1957 24 (3 TDs, 6 PATs).........................Dickie Lewis of Wm. & Mary.......................... 1950 24 (4 TDs)....................................Marvin Allen of Tulane................................. 1987 24 (4 TDs)....................................Mike Dingle of South Carolina....................... 1990 24 (4 TDs)....................................Chris Brantley of Rutgers.............................. 1992 Most Receptions (By Tech) 13 (133 yards)..............................Donald Snell vs. Cincinnati........................... 1985 13 (170)......................................Nick Cullen vs. Southern Miss........................ 1990 10 (106)......................................Sidney Snell vs. Virginia............................... 1979 10 (106).....................................Jarrett Boykin vs. North Carolina................2011 9 (213)........................................Ricky Scales vs. Wake Forest......................... 1972 9 (96)..........................................Ernest Wilford vs. UCF.................................. 2003 Most Receptions (By Opponent) 14 (106 yards)..............................Frank Wycheck of Maryland........................... 1990 13 (138)......................................Ron Sellers of Florida State........................... 1966 13 (215) .....................................Antonio Bryant of Pittsburgh ....................... 1999 13 (145)......................................Heath Miller of Virginia................................ 2003 13 (92)........................................Andre Callender of Boston College................. 2007 12 (125)......................................Chuck Albertson of Wm. & Mary..................... 1966 12 (188)......................................Latef Grim of Pittsburgh.............................. 1999 Most Receiving Yardage (By Tech) 279 (8 receptions).........................Ernest Wilford vs. Syracuse........................... 2002 213 (9)........................................Ricky Scales vs. Wake Forest......................... 1972 194 (8)........................................Antonio Freeman vs. Temple......................... 1993 172 (5)........................................André Davis vs. Boston College..................... 1999 171 (5)........................................Sidney Snell vs. VMI.................................... 1979 170 (13)......................................Nick Cullen vs. Southern Miss........................ 1990 Most Receiving Yardage (By Opponent) 229 (8 receptions).........................Ron Sellers of Florida State........................... 1967 229 (9)........................................David Tyree of Syracuse................................ 2002 215 (13)......................................Antonio Bryant of Pittsburgh........................ 1999 193 (6)........................................Andre Johnson of Miami............................... 2002 188 (12)......................................Latef Grim of Pittsburgh.............................. 1999 182 (11)......................................Fred Biletnikoff of Florida State..................... 1964 180 (6)........................................Herman Moore of Virginia............................. 1990
Team Records Total Offense (by Tech) 675 vs. Pittsburgh................................. 9/11/93 641 vs. Maryland................................... 9/25/93 638 vs. Akron.......................................10/14/95 617 vs. William & Mary .........................10/29/83 606 vs. Connecticut................................. 9/1/01 605 vs. Wake Forest...............................10/16/10 605 vs. Marshall.................................... 9/12/09 605 vs. Houston.................................... 10/7/72 Total Offense (by Opponent) 833 Alabama........................................10/27/73 649 Maryland........................................ 9/25/93 646 Houston........................................11/13/71 617 Boston College................................ 11/6/93 608 Florida State..................................11/14/70 606 Rutgers.........................................10/31/92
Passing Attempts (by Tech) 54 vs. Georgia Tech.............................. 9/30/06 53 vs. Houston.................................... 10/7/72 52 vs. Florida State.............................. 12/3/05 51 vs. Cincinnati.................................. 8/31/85 50 vs. Oklahoma.................................. 9/28/91 49 vs. South Carolina...........................11/11/72 48 vs. Florida State.............................. 9/23/72 Passing Attempts (by Opponent) 67 Clemson......................................... 10/6/07 58 East Carolina................................... 9/12/92 57 Maryland........................................ 9/25/93 57 Appalachian State...........................10/23/82 56 Marshall......................................... 9/12/02 56 Appalachian State...........................10/24/81 56 Florida State .................................10/29/66
Total Plays (by Tech) 98 vs. Cincinnati.................................. 8/31/85 96 vs. Wake Forest ..............................11/22/75 95 vs. South Carolina...........................11/11/72 94 vs. Richmond.................................10/26/74 94 vs. Houston.................................... 10/7/72 94 vs. N.C. State.................................. 9/29/56 Total Plays (by Opponent) 100 Syracuse......................................... 11/9/02 100 Ohio.............................................10/23/71 100 William & Mary...............................10/16/71 98 Cincinnati......................................10/19/91 93 South Carolina................................. 10/6/73 92 Alabama........................................11/18/72 Rushing Attempts (by Tech) 87 vs. Wake Forest ..............................11/22/75 87 vs. South Carolina...........................10/12/74 86 vs. Richmond.................................10/26/74 85 vs. N.C. State.................................. 9/29/56 81 vs. Virginia....................................10/27/56 Rushing Attempts (by Opponent) 78 Wake Forest.................................... 9/18/71 77 Kentucky........................................ 9/14/74 77 Alabama........................................11/18/72 74 Kentucky........................................ 9/13/75 73 SMU.............................................. 9/21/74 73 Oklahoma State..............................10/14/72
Passing Completions (by Tech) 34 vs. Houston.................................... 10/7/72 31 vs. South Carolina...........................11/11/72 29 vs. UCF........................................... 8/31/03 28 vs. Southern Miss............................10/27/90 27 vs. Georgia Tech.............................. 9/30/06 27 vs. Oklahoma.................................. 9/28/91 26 vs. Florida State.............................. 12/3/05 26 vs. Cincinnati.................................. 8/31/85 26 vs. Wake Forest...............................11/25/72 Passing Completions (by Opponent) 38 Clemson......................................... 10/6/07 36 Marshall......................................... 9/12/02 34 East Carolina................................... 9/12/92 34 William & Mary ............................... 9/25/82 33 Boston College................................ 12/1/07 32 Virginia.........................................11/29/03 Passing Yards (by Tech) 527 vs. Houston.................................... 10/7/72 504 vs. Syracuse.................................... 11/9/02 413 vs. South Carolina...........................11/11/72 408 vs. Wake Forest...............................11/25/72 398 vs. California..................................12/26/03 380 vs. UCF........................................... 8/31/03 376 vs. Ohio University..........................10/23/71 Passing Yards (by Opponent) 498 Maryland........................................ 9/25/93 448 Boston College................................ 11/6/93 442 Marshall......................................... 9/12/02 427 Pittsburgh.....................................10/30/99 426 East Carolina................................... 9/12/92 408 Florida State..................................10/14/89 403 Syracuse......................................... 11/9/02
Rushing Yards (by Tech) 500 vs. Pittsburgh................................. 9/11/93 469 vs. Duke........................................11/15/69 467 vs. William & Mary..........................10/12/85 453 vs. Akron.......................................10/14/95 451 vs. William & Mary..........................10/29/83 Rushing Yards (by Opponent) 748 Alabama........................................10/27/73 577 Maryland........................................ 12/2/50 500 SMU.............................................. 9/29/73 461 Alabama........................................11/18/72 457 Houston........................................11/13/71
Passing First Downs (by Tech) 23 vs. UCF........................................... 8/31/03 22 vs. Houston.................................... 10/7/72 19 vs. Wake Forest...............................11/25/72 18 vs. South Carolina...........................11/11/72 17 vs. Duke......................................... 10/9/82 Passing First Downs (by Opponent) 22 East Carolina................................... 9/12/92 21 Marshall......................................... 9/12/02 21 Cincinnati......................................... 9/6/86 20 William & Mary...............................10/16/71 Kickoff Return Yardage (by Tech) 245 vs. South Carolina............................ 10/6/73 243 vs. Alabama...................................... 9/5/09 240 vs. Alabama...................................10/27/73 214 vs. Clemson.................................... 9/16/89 213 vs. Alabama...................................11/18/72 211 vs. NC State.................................... 10/2/10 206 vs. Maryland................................... 12/2/50 Kickoff Return Yardage (by Opponent) 205 Florida State..................................11/16/74 205 Houston........................................10/12/73 203 VMI..............................................11/28/68 203 Richmond......................................10/20/56 189 Rutgers.........................................10/23/93 Punt Return Yardage (by Tech) 164 vs. Pittsburgh................................10/22/94 155 vs. Syracuse...................................10/11/03 154 vs. Richmond.................................10/21/67 152 vs. West Virginia.............................10/12/00 141 vs. Duke......................................... 9/16/06 135 vs. William & Mary........................... 9/22/07 Punt Return Yardage (by Opponent) 187 Maryland........................................ 12/2/50 171 Florida State..................................11/16/74 155 N.C. State......................................10/28/50 127 Kentucky........................................ 11/4/78 122 Southern Mississippi........................ 9/17/88 Interceptions (by Tech) 6 vs. Rutgers....................................11/21/98 6 vs. Rutgers....................................10/31/92 6 vs. Florida State.............................. 11/2/68 5 on nine occasions (most recent: vs. Georgia Tech 11/1/07) Interceptions (by Opponent) 7 Florida State..................................10/10/59 5 on nine occasions (most recent: Virginia 11/19/94) Interception Return Yardage (by Tech) 182 vs. Vanderbilt.................................11/12/83 169 vs. Rutgers....................................11/21/98 152 vs. Miami....................................... 12/7/02 151 vs. William & Mary........................... 9/23/67 148 vs. Waynesburg...............................11/13/54 Interception Return Yardage (by Opponent) 132 Clemson......................................... 9/16/89 128 Quantico........................................ 9/30/50 108 Florida State................................... 9/29/90 107 East Carolina..................................11/16/91 107 Virginia.........................................11/10/79
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Rushing Touchdowns (by Tech) 8 vs. Akron.......................................10/14/95 7 vs. VMI.........................................11/24/66 Pittsburgh................................. 9/11/93 6 on 11 occasions (most recent: vs. Virginia 11/28/09) 5 on 14 occasions (most recent: vs. JMU 9/6/03) Rushing Touchdowns (by Opponent) 9 Alabama........................................10/27/73 8 Maryland........................................ 12/2/50 6 Miami............................................ 12/7/02 6 Alabama........................................11/18/72 6 Virginia.......................................... 10/7/50
Passing Touchdowns (by Tech) 5 vs. Syracuse.................................... 11/9/02 5 vs. Temple.....................................10/16/93 4 on 11 occasions (most recent: vs. Appalachian St. 9/3/11) Passing Touchdowns (by Opponent) 6 Vanderbilt......................................11/13/82 5 Rutgers.........................................10/31/92 5 Florida State..................................11/11/67 4 on 10 occasions (most recent: S tanford 1/3/11) Total First Downs (by Tech) 36 vs. UCF........................................... 8/31/03 35 vs. Wake Forest...............................10/16/10 34 vs. Akron........................................ 11/9/91 31 vs. Pittsburgh................................. 9/11/93 30 vs. Virginia....................................11/21/92 30 vs. Houston.................................... 10/7/72 30 vs. Pittsburgh................................10/28/00 Total First Downs (by Opponent) 34 William & Mary...............................10/16/71 32 Rutgers.........................................10/31/92 31 Kentucky........................................ 9/13/75 31 Florida State..................................11/14/70 30 East Carolina................................... 9/12/92 30 Alabama........................................10/27/73
Rushing First Downs (by Tech) 25 vs. South Carolina...........................10/12/74 24 vs. N.C. State.................................. 9/29/56 23 vs. Pittsburgh................................. 9/11/93 23 vs. Wake Forest...............................11/19/77 23 vs. VMI.......................................... 10/9/76 Rushing First Downs (by Opponent) 26 Alabama........................................10/27/73 23 Alabama........................................11/18/72 23 Wake Forest.................................... 9/18/71 22 Kentucky........................................ 9/13/75
Season Records Total Offense
Individual Team 3482 qb Logan Thomas, 2011 5782 in 2011 3402 qb Tyrod Taylor, 2010 5632 in 2010 3170 qb Don Strock, 1972 5223 in 2003 2775 qb Bryan Randall, 2004 5203 in 2002 2773 qb Marcus Vick, 2005 5097 in 2009 2681 qb Tyrod Taylor, 2009 4970 in 1999 2641 qb Bryan Randall, 2002 4952 in 2005 2425 qb Michael Vick, 1999 4885 in 1993 2404 qb Don Strock, 1971 4752 in 2004 2400 qb Bryan Randall, 2003 4690 in 2000 2276 qb Jim Druckenmiller, 1996 4627 in 2007 2177 qb Maurice DeShazo, 1993 4587 in 1996 2160 qb Jim Druckenmiller, 1995 4534 in 1983
Total Plays
Individual Team 544 qb Logan Thomas, 2011 995 in 2011 480 qb Don Strock, 1972 939 in 2007 461 qb Tyrod Taylor, 2010 936 in 2008 442 qb Bryan Randall, 2004 931 in 2002 436 qb Marcus Vick, 2005 913 in 2010 419 qb Bryan Randall, 2002 900 in 2005 413 qb Don Strock, 1971 871 in 2004 379 qb Maurice DeShazo, 1994 857 in 1972 365 qb Sean Glennon, 2006 853 in 1988 355 qb Jim Druckenmiller, 1995 838 in 1974 349 qb Tyrod Taylor, 2009 834 in 1993
Rushing Attempts
Individual Team 325 tb Cyrus Lawrence, 1981 728 in 1975 293 tb Ryan Williams, 2009 710 in 1976 290 tb David Wilson, 2011 704 in 1974 287 tb Darren Evans, 2008 659 in 2002 281 tb Kevin Jones, 2003 649 in 1977 271 tb Cyrus Lawrence, 1980 645 in 2008 267 tb Branden Ore, 2007 621 in 1956 257 tb Lee Suggs, 2002 615 in 1983 246 tb Terry Smoot, 1969 599 in 1978 241 tb Branden Ore, 2006 599 in 2005 237 tb Ken Oxendine, 1997 597 in 1969 226 tb Shyrone Stith, 1999 597 in 1969 590 in 2011
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Individual Team 1709 tb David Wilson, 2011 3076 in 1975 1655 tb Ryan Williams, 2009 3069 in 1983 1647 tb Kevin Jones, 2003 2992 in 1993 1403 tb Cyrus Lawrence, 1981 2975 in 2000 1325 tb Lee Suggs, 2002 2974 in 2002 1265 tb Darren Evans, 2008 2932 in 1974 1221 tb Cyrus Lawrence, 1980 2835 in 1956 1207 tb Lee Suggs, 2000 2793 in 1999 1137 tb Branden Ore, 2006 2782 in 2010 1130 rb Dwayne Thomas, 1993 2757 in 1976 1119 rb Roscoe Coles, 1976 2721 in 2003 1119 tb Shyrone Stith, 1999 2706 in 2009 1045 rb Roscoe Coles, 1975 2616 in 2011 1036 rb Phil Rogers, 1973 2600 in 1978 1029 tb Maurice Williams, 1986
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Rushing Touchdowns
Individual 27 tb Lee Suggs, 2000 22 tb Lee Suggs, 2002 21 tb Kevin Jones, 2003 21 tb Ryan Williams, 2009 16 tb Branden Ore, 2006 13 tb Tommy Francisco, 1966 13 tb James Barber, 1972 13 tb Ken Oxendine, 1996
Team 46 in 2000 35 in 1999 35 in 2002 33 in 1974 33 in 2003 33 in 2009 32 in 1956 30 in 2005
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13 tb Shyrone Stith, 1999 11 tb Terry Smoot, 1969 11 qb Bruce Arians, 1974 11 tb Dwayne Thomas, 1993 11 tb Cedric Humes, 2005 11 tb Darren Evans, 2008 11 tb Darren Evans, 2010 11 qb Logan Thomas, 2011
30 28 27 27
in 2010 in 1993 in 1983 in 1996
Passing Attempts
Individual Team 427 qb Don Strock, 1972 440 in 1972 391 qb Logan Thomas, 2011 405 in 2011 356 qb Don Strock, 1971 379 in 2007 315 qb Tyrod Taylor, 2010 368 in 1971 306 qb Bryan Randall, 2004 343 in 2010 302 qb Sean Glennon, 2006 329 in 1990 296 qb Will Furrer, 1990 324 in 1988 296 qb Maurice DeShazo, 1994 322 in 2006 294 qb Jim Druckenmiller, 1995 319 in 2004 289 qb Marcus Vick, 2005 317 in 1994 279 qb Will Furrer, 1988 313 in 1991 257 qb Will Furrer, 1991 313 in 1995 254 qb Grant Noel, 2001 305 in 2003 250 qb Jim Druckenmiller, 1996 301 in 2005
Passing Completions
Individual Team 234 qb Logan Thomas, 2011 243 in 2011 228 qb Don Strock, 1972 233 in 1972 195 qb Don Strock, 1971 219 in 2007 188 qb Tyrod Taylor, 2010 202 in 1971 177 qb Marcus Vick, 2005 200 in 2010 173 qb Will Furrer, 1990 192 in 1990 170 qb Bryan Randall, 2004 181 in 2003 170 qb Sean Glennon, 2006 181 in 2005 164 qb Maurice DeShazo, 1994 181 in 2006 158 qb Bryan Randall, 2002 180 in 1991 151 qb Jim Druckenmiller, 1995 179 in 2004 150 qb Bryan Randall, 2003
Passing Yards
Individual Team 3243 qb Don Strock, 1972 3348 in 1972 3013 qb Logan Thomas, 2011 3166 in 2011 2743 qb Tyrod Taylor, 2010 2850 in 2010 2577 qb Don Strock, 1971 2756 in 2007 2393 qb Marcus Vick, 2005 2695 in 1971 2311 qb Tyrod Taylor, 2009 2502 in 2003 2264 qb Bryan Randall, 2004 2473 in 2005 2191 qb Sean Glennon, 2006 2435 in 2004 2134 qb Bryan Randall, 2002 2391 in 2009 2122 qb Will Furrer, 1990 2373 in 1990 2110 qb Maurice DeShazo, 1994 2363 in 2006 2103 qb Jim Druckenmiller, 1995 2229 in 2002 2080 qb Maurice DeShazo, 1993 2214 in 1993
Passing Touchdowns
Individual Team 24 qb Tyrod Taylor, 2010 24 in 1993 22 qb Maurice DeShazo, 1993 24 in 2004 21 qb Brian Randall, 2004 24 in 2010 19 qb Will Furrer, 1990 21 in 2011 19 qb Logan Thomas, 2011 20 in 1990 17 qb Jim Druckenmiller, 1996 18 in 1972 17 qb Marcus Vick, 2005 18 in 2005 16 qb Don Strock, 1972 17 in 1996 16 qb Grant Noel, 2001 17 in 2003 15 qb Will Furrer, 1991 17 in 2007 15 qb Bryan Randall, 2003 16 in 1959 14 qb Jim Druckenmiller, 1995 16 in 1991 16 in 2001
Pass Receptions
Individual 61 se Jarrett Boykin.................................. 2011 60 fl Danny Coale...................................... 2011 55 se Ernest Wilford..................................... 2003 53 se Jarrett Boykin.................................... 2010 51 se Ernest Wilford..................................... 2002 46 te Mike Burnop....................................... 1971 46 se Josh Morgan....................................... 2007 43 wr Ricky Scales....................................... 1972 43 wb Sidney Snell...................................... 1979 43 wb Sidney Snell...................................... 1980 41 se Justin Harper..................................... 2007 40 se Jarrett Boykin.................................... 2009 39 te Joe Jones.......................................... 1984 39 fl André Davis......................................... 2001 39 fl Danny Coale........................................ 2010
Receiving Yards
Individual 962 fl André Davis......................................... 1999 925 se Ernest Wilford..................................... 2002 904 fl Danny Coale...................................... 2011 886 se Ernest Wilford..................................... 2003 847 se Jarrett Boykin.................................... 2010 835 se Jarrett Boykin.................................... 2009 826 wr Ricky Scales....................................... 1972 772 wr Ricky Scales....................................... 1973 761 se Jarrett Boykin.................................. 2011 732 fl Danny Coale........................................ 2010 706 wb Sidney Snell...................................... 1979 705 wr Donnie Reel....................................... 1971 703 se Antonio Freeman................................. 1992 674 wr Ricky Scales....................................... 1974 661 se Donald Snell....................................... 1986 650 se Ricky Hall.......................................... 1998
Receiving TDs
Individual 9 se Antonio Freeman................................. 1993 9 fl André Davis......................................... 1999 8 wb Sidney Snell...................................... 1980 8 se Ricky Hall.......................................... 1998 7 wr Ricky Scales....................................... 1972 7 wr Ricky Scales....................................... 1973 7 wb Sidney Snell...................................... 1979 7 se Mike Giacolone................................... 1981 7 se Bo Campbell....................................... 1991 7 fl André Davis......................................... 2001 7 se Ernest Wilford..................................... 2002 6 eight times, incl. Jarrett Boykin................ 2010
Total Touchdowns
Individual Team 28 tb Lee Suggs, 2000 61 in 2000 22 tb Lee Suggs, 2002 61 in 2003 22 tb Ryan Williams, 2009 59 in 2010 21 tb Kevin Jones, 2003 57 in 1999 17 tb Branden Ore, 2006 56 in 2002 14 tb Tommy Francisco, 1966 55 in 1993 13 rb James Barber, 1972 55 in 2005 13 tb Ken Oxendine, 1996 51 in 2009 13 tb Shyrone Stith, 1999 48 in 2004 12 tb Terry Smoot, 1969 48 in 2007 12 tb Dwayne Thomas, 1993 48 in 2011 12 fl André Davis, 1999
Total Points
Individual Team 168 tb Lee Suggs, 2000 474 in 2010 144 tb Lee Suggs, 2002 460 in 2003 132 tb Ryan Williams, 2009 455 in 1999 126 tb Kevin Jones, 2003 443 in 2000 116 pk Chris Hazley, 2010 440 in 2005
108 108 108 107 106 103 102 101
pk Brandon Pace, 2005 pk Jud Dunlevy, 2007 pk Matt Waldron, 2009 pk Shayne Graham, 1999 pk Brandon Pace, 2004 pk Shayne Graham, 1998 tb Branden Ore, 2006 pk Dustin Keys, 2008
Punt Returns
429 in 2002 414 in 2009 402 in 2007 400 in 1993 400 in 2004 391 in 2011 359 in 2001 349 in 1996
Punts
Individual Team 88 Gene Fisher, 1967 89 in 2007 88 Brent Bowden, 2007 88 in 1967 82 Jack Simcsak, 1968 82 in 1968 79 Bill Renner, 1982 80 in 1982 77 Chris Baucia, 1989 79 in 1970 69 Brent Bowden, 2008 79 in 1989 68 Gene Fisher, 1966 74 in 1988 68 George Roberts, 1976 72 in 2008 66 Jack Williams, 1952 71 in 1950 66 Jack Simcsak, 1969 69 in 1962 66 Chris Baucia, 1990 69 in 1966
Individual Team 758 Billy Hardee, 1973 1431 in 1973 584 David Wilson, 2010 1136 in 2010 574 Dyrell Roberts, 2009 1075 in 1950 561 Jon Jeffries, 1987 994 in 2009 549 Mike Imoh, 2003 962 in 1971 546 Marcus Mickel, 1989 947 in 2008 545 Dyrell Roberts, 2008 941 in 2011 540 Kenny Lewis, 1977 909 in 1987 526 Larry Fallen, 1978 872 in 1988 501 Rich Matijevich, 1970 866 in 1977 493 Bryan Still, 1994 832 in 1952
Individual Team 510 Ricky Hall, 1999 711 in 2000 487 DeAngelo Hall, 2003 659 in 2007 467 Antonio Freeman, 1994 589 in 1994 455 Eddie Royal, 2007 572 in 1998 420 Frank Loria, 1967 572 in 2002 437 André Davis, 2001 560 in 2001 396 André Davis, 2000 558 in 1952 376 Angelo Harrison, 1998 554 in 1967 375 Billy Anderson, 1952 537 in 1957 352 DeAngelo Hall, 2002 537 in 2003 348 Jayron Hosley, 2009 518 in 1999 335 Billy Myers, 1984 451 in 1956 304 Eddie Royal, 2006 446 in 1958
Individual Team 9 hb Ron Davidson, 1967 27 in 1967 9 cb Jayron Hosley, 2010 25 in 1968 7 lb Mike Widger, 1968 24 in 2002 7 cb Billy Hardee, 1975 23 in 1954 7 cb Gene Bunn, 1976 23 in 1998 7 fs Ashley Lee, 1984 23 in 2000 7 cb Tyronne Drakeford, 1992 23 in 2010 6 s Lenny Smith, 1968 22 in 1984 6 cb Gene Bunn, 1977 22 in 2007 6 fs Willie Pile, 2000 21 in 1983 6 cb Victor Harris, 2008 20 in 1963 6 cb Stephan Virgil, 2008 20 in 2008 6 cb Rashad Carmichael, 2009
Punt Return Yardage
Punting Average
Individual Team 45.1 Jimmy Kibble, 1997 43.8 in 2009 44.0 Brian Saunders, 2010 43.3 in 2010 43.8 Brent Bowden, 2009 43.2 in 2005 43.2 Nic Schmitt, 2005 42.3 in 2007 42.5 Brent Bowden, 2007 42.3 in 1979 42.3 Dave Smigelsky, 1979 42.1 in 1994 42.2 Nic Schmitt, 2006 42.0 in 1997 42.1 George Roberts, 1977 41.9 in 1984 42.1 Robbie Colley, 1994 41.6 in 2006 41.9 David Cox, 1984 41.5 in 1976 41.5 George Roberts, 1976 41.4 in 1977 41.5 Jimmy Kibble, 1998 41.2 in 1969 41.4 Andy Hromyak, 1972 40.8 in 1998 41.2 Jack Simcsak, 1969 40.7 in 1952 41.0 Dave Smigelsky, 1978 40.4 in 1978 41.0 David Cox, 1983 40.3 in 1983
Kickoff Return Yardage
Individual Team 51 John Ludlow, 1982 53 in 1982 40 Ricky Hall, 1999 47 in 1998 39 Antonio Freeman, 1994 47 in 2004 38 Angelo Harrison, 1998 46 in 2005 37 John Ludlow, 1980 45 in 1969 37 Derek Carter, 1983 45 in 1983 35 John Ludlow, 1981 44 in 1980 35 André Davis, 2001 44 in 1994 34 Tim Bosiack, 1970 44 in 1996 34 Billy Myers, 1984 43 in 1970 33 DeAngelo Hall, 2003
Kickoff Returns
Individual Team 33 Billy Hardee, 1973 67 in 1950 25 Rich Matijevich, 1970 64 in 1973 25 Marcus Mickel, 1989 50 in 1988 24 Kenny Lewis, 1977 50 in 2010 23 Larry Fallen, 1978 48 in 1971 23 Richard Johnson, 2002 47 in 2011 22 Bob Thomas, 1982 46 in 1974 22 Jon Jeffries, 1987 46 in 2008 22 André Kendrick, 2000 45 in 1977 22 Dyrell Roberts, 2008 45 in 2007 22 David Wilson, 2010 22 David Wilson, 2011
Interceptions
Interception Yardage
Individual Team 210 hb Johnny Watkins, 1960 594 203 lb Mike Widger, 1968 475 182 fs Ashley Lee, 1983 423 171 fs Willie Pile, 2002 409 166 cb Eric Green, 2003 404 155 fs Ashley Lee, 1984 397 149 hb Ron Davidson, 1967 365 142 cb Victor Harris, 2008 364 121 cb Tyronne Drakeford, 1992 355 119 hb Dickie Beard, 1954 350 119 rov Davon Morgan, 2010 335 325
in 1954 in 1998 in 1968 in 2002 in 2003 in 1967 in 2004 in 2010 in 1983 in 1984 in 2008 in 1960
Miscellaneous Records Most consecutive wins on the road: 9 (Sept. 30, 1995 vs. Pittsburgh through Sept. 14, 1996 vs. Boston College … Ended by Syracuse, Sept. 28, 1996) Most losses on the road in a season: 7 in 1950 (includes neutral sites) Most consecutive losses on the road: 9 (Sept. 19, 1987 vs. Virginia through Sept. 24, 1988 vs. Syracuse … Ended against Cincinnati, Oct. 15, 1988) Undefeated seasons: 2; 1918 (7-0) & 1954 (8-0-1) Winless seasons: 3; 1893 (0-2), 1948 (0-8-1) & 1950 (0-10) Undefeated seasons at home: 55 Winless seasons at home: 6 Undefeated seasons on the road: 4; 1901, 1918, 1954 & 1995 (includes neutral sites) Winless seasons on the road: 7 (includes neutral sites) Most consecutive winning seasons: 19 (1993 through present) Most consecutive losing seasons: 8 (1945 through 1952) Overall record in season openers: 82-35-1 Overall record in season openers at home: 62-13-0
Most consecutive opening-game wins: 40 (1903 through 1942) Most consecutive opening-game losses: 8 (1968 through 1975) Most consecutive games scoring: 217 (Sept. 23, 1996 vs. Miami … still ongoing at start of the 2012 season) Most shutouts in a season: 7 in 1905 & 1906 Most consecutive shutouts: 7 (Nov. 7, 1903 vs. UNC through Oct. 22, 1904 vs. William & Mary … Ended by UNC, Oct. 29, 1904) Most shutouts by opponents in a season: 5 in five different seasons Most consecutive shutouts by opponents: 5 (Sept. 25, 1948 vs. George Washington through Oct. 23, 1948 vs. Duke … Ended against Army, Oct. 30, 1948) Most ties in a season: 3; 1924, 1933 & 1946 Most consecutive ties: 2; five different times
*Temple forfeited a win to Tech during the 1986 season because of an ineligible player. (This win is not recognized by the NCAA.)
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Overall record: *690-434-46 (118 seasons) Overall winning seasons: 82 Overall losing seasons: 27 Overall .500 seasons: 9 Most wins in a season: 11 in 1999, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2010 & 2011 Most losses in a season: 10 in 1950 Most consecutive wins: 13 (Sept. 23, 1995 vs. Miami through Sept. 21, 1996 vs. Rutgers … Ended by Syracuse, Sept. 28, 1996) Most consecutive losses: 10 (Sept. 30, 1950 vs. Quantico through Dec. 2, 1950 vs. Maryland … Ended against Marshall, Sept. 15, 1951) Most wins at home in a season: 7 in 1996 & 2006 Most losses at home in a season: 4 in 1992 Most consecutive wins at home: 23 (Nov. 7, 1914 vs. Marshall through Oct. 9, 1920 vs. Emory & Henry … Ended by Maryland, Oct. 23, 1920) Most consecutive losses at home: 9 (Sept. 25, 1948 vs. George Washington through Oct. 27, 1951 vs. N.C. State … Ended against Richmond, Nov. 17, 1951) Most wins on the road in a season: 7 in 1963 & 1995 (includes neutral sites)
Longest plays Since 1954 Punt Returns
Yds. Player.......................Opponent.................... Date 95 Frank Loria.................Miami..................... 11/4/67 87 André Davis................East Carolina..............9/7/00 84 Justin Harper..............Kansas......................1/3/08 82 Bob Schweickert..........VMI...................... 11/28/63 82 Eddie Royal.................Clemson.................. 10/6/07 80 Frank Loria.................Geo. Washington....... 9/24/66 80 Frank Loria.................Florida State.......... 10/29/66 80 Antonio Freeman.........Pittsburgh............. 10/22/94 80 Jayron Hosley.............Central Michigan....... 10/9/10 77n Billy Hardee................Virginia................. 10/19/74 76 André Davis................West Virginia.......... 10/12/00
Kickoff Returns
Yds. Player.......................Opponent.................... Date 100 Larry Fallen.................Clemson.................. 10/7/78 100 Victor Harris...............Clemson.................. 10/6/07 99 Tommy Walker.............VMI...................... 11/28/63 99 Eddie Hunter...............South Carolina........ 10/11/86 98 Dyrell Roberts.............Alabama....................9/5/09 96 Terry Strock................Virginia................. 10/21/61
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Billy Hardee................South Carolina.......... 10/6/73 Dickie Longerbeam.......Richmond................ 9/25/65 Tommy Francisco.........VMI...................... 11/25/65
Interception Returns
Yds. Player Opponent Date 100 s Keion Carpenter........Miami................... 11/16/96 98 lb Jamel Smith............Rutgers................. 11/21/98 96 fs Willie Pile...............Miami..................... 12/7/02 95 s Kirk Alexander...........Cincinnati.............. 10/19/91 94 s Ashley Lee................Vanderbilt.............. 11/12/83 90 lb Randy co*ckrell.........Navy....................... 10/3/87 88n hb Johnny Watkins.......William & Mary....... 10/15/60 88 fs Ashley Lee..............Vanderbilt.............. 11/12/83 87 lb Clarence Culpepper...William & Mary......... 9/23/67 85 lb Mike Johnson..........Appalachian St....... 10/23/82 85 rov Pierson Prioleau.....Boston College......... 10/8/98
Field Goals
Yds. Player......................................Opponent...................................Date 96 qb Bob Schweickert........................Wake Forest......................... 11/10/62 89 rb Roscoe Coles.............................Auburn..................................10/4/75 88 fb Ken Edwards.............................Florida State..........................11/2/68 87 tb Kevin Jones..............................Temple................................ 11/10/01 84 tb Ryan Williams............................Miami................................. 11/20/10 82 hb Phil Rogers...............................VMI.................................... 11/15/75 82 qb Michael Vick..............................Boston College.......................9/30/00 81 qb Al Clark....................................Rutgers.................................8/30/97 80 tb Kevin Jones..............................Pittsburgh.............................11/8/03 77 qb Warren Price..............................William & Mary.......................9/16/61 77n tb Tommy Francisco........................Wake Forest...........................9/18/65 77 qb David Lamie..............................William & Mary.......................10/8/77 76 fb George Constantinides................Richmond............................ 10/21/67 76 fb Jarrett Ferguson........................Syracuse.............................. 11/14/98 75 qb Michael Vick..............................Temple................................ 11/20/99 75 qb Bryan Randall............................Syracuse.............................. 10/11/03
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Yds. Player Opponent Date 78 Gene Fisher.................at West Virginia ..... 10/28/67 75 Jimmy Kibble..............at Pittsburgh.......... 11/22/97 75 Michael Branthover.....at Duke............... 10/29/11 71 Bill Renner.................Appalachian State... 10/24/81 70 Jack Simcsak...............at Richmond............ 10/4/69
Pass Plays
Yds. Players (Opponent)................................................................ Date 91 qb Steve Casey to wb Sidney Snell (VMI)................................... 11/17/79 88 qb Erik Chapman to se Donald Wayne Snell (UR)........................... 11/8/86 87 qb Bryan Randall to se Ernest Wilford (Syracuse).......................... 11/9/02 87n qb Bryan Randall to te Keith Willis (Syracuse)............................. 11/9/02 85n qb Jim Druckenmiller to fl Bryan Still (Pittsburgh)....................... 9/30/95 83 qb Treg Koel to se Antonio Freeman (West Va.)............................ 9/26/92 81n qb Tyrod Taylor to fl Danny Coale (Nebraska)............................... 9/19/09 80 hb Phil Rogers to wr Ricky Scales (Virginia)............................... 10/20/73 80 qb Jim Druckenmiller to fl Bryan Still (Boston College)...................9/7/95 80 qb Al Clark to fl Marcus Gildersleeve (Rutgers)............................. 8/30/97 80 qb Bryan Randall to Eddie Royal (Georgia Tech)......................... 10/28/04 80 qb Bryan Randall to Josh Morgan (Auburn)....................................1/3/05 80 qb Ju-Ju Clayton to se Marcus Davis (Boston College)................. 10/10/09 78 qb Don Strock to se Jimmy Quinn (Ohio)................................... 10/23/71 78 qb Will Furrer to tb Vaughn Hebron (West Va.)............................. 10/6/90 75 qb Bryan Randall to se Ernest Wilford (Syracuse).......................... 11/9/02 n: non-scoring plays
The Last Time … A punt was returned for a touchdown: VT Oct. 9, 2010 Jayron Hosley vs. Central Michigan, at Blacksburg, Va., 80 yards Opp. Oct. 18, 2008 Rich Gunnell of Boston College, at Boston, Mass., 65 yards A kickoff was returned for a touchdown: VT Nov. 4, 2010 David Wilson vs. Georgia Tech, at Blacksburg, Va., 90 yards Opp. Nov. 13, 1993 Jeyson Wilson of Syracuse, at Blacksburg, Va., 86 yards A pass interception was returned for a touchdown: VT Dec. 4, 2010 Jeron Gouveia-Winslow vs. Florida State, at Charlotte, N.C., 24 yards Opp. Jan. 3, 2008 Aqib Talib of Kansas, at Miami, Fla., 60 yards A punt was blocked: VT Sept. 3, 2011 Tony Gregory vs. Appalachian State, at Blacksburg, Va. Opp. Sept. 6, 2010 Austin Pettis of Boise State, at Landover, Md. A punt was blocked for a touchdown: VT Sept. 3, 2011 Tony Gregory blocked an Appalachian State punt and Kyle Fuller recovered for a TD, at Blacksburg, Va. Opp. Aug. 30, 2008 T.J. Lee of ECU blocked a punt and returned it for a TD, at Charlotte, N.C. A safety was recorded: VT Sept. 7, 2011 Arkansas St., quarterback sacked in the end zone, at Blacksburg, Va. Opp. Dec. 6, 2008 Tech punter intentionally ran out of end zone vs. Boston College, at Tampa, Fla. A fumble was recovered for a touchdown: VT Oct. 16, 1999 Tee Butler vs. Syracuse, at Blacksburg, Va. Opp. Nov. 14, 2009 Jared Harrell of Maryland, at College Park, Md. A fumble or intercepted fumble was returned for a touchdown: Orion Martin vs. Boston College, at Tampa, Fla., returned fumble 17 yards VT Dec. 6, 2008 Opp. Dec. 1, 2007 Jamie Silva of Boston College, at Jacksonville, Fla., returned fumble 51 yards Teammates rushed for 100 yards in same game: VT Oct. 2, 2010 Darren Evans (160) and Tyrod Taylor (121) vs. NC State, at Raleigh, N.C. Opp. Oct. 1, 1994 Malcolm Thomas (185) and Kirby Dar Dar (108) of Syracuse, at Syracuse, N.Y. A QB surpassed the century mark in rushing and passing in one game: Tyrod Taylor (127 yds. rushing; 161 yds. passing) vs. Central Michigan, at Blacksburg, Va. VT Oct. 9, 2010 Nov. 28, 2009 Jameel Sewell (104 yds. rushing; 120 yds. passing) of Virginia, at Charlottesville, Va. Opp.
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Yds. Player Opponent Date 61 c Wayne Latimer..........Florida State.......... 10/11/75 59 c Dave Strock..............So. Mississippi.......... 11/4/72
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56 s Paul Engle................Virginia................. 10/15/77 55 c Jack Simcsak............Kentucky............... 10/11/69 55 c Dave Strock..............So. Mississippi.......... 11/4/72 53 s Shayne Graham.........Clemson.................. 9/12/98 55 c Wayne Latimer..........Virginia................. 10/20/73 53 c Dave Strock..............Oklahoma State...... 10/14/72 52 s Shayne Graham.........Pittsburgh............. 10/30/99 52 s Jud Dunlevy.............UNC........................ 9/29/07 52 s Chris Hazley.............UNC...................... 11/13/10 51 c Wayne Latimer..........Houston................ 10/12/73 c: conventional-style s: soccer-style
Opponents’ Longest Plays Longest run from scrimmage: 97 yards, rb Larry Key of Florida State, Nov. 20, 1976, at Tallahassee Longest pass completion: 97 yards, qb Tim Hasselbeck to wr Dedrick Dewalt of Boston College, Nov. 26, 1999, at Blacksburg Longest kickoff return: 100 yards, Leon Bright of Florida State, Nov. 16, 1974, at Tallahassee and Jim Stewart of Tulsa, Nov. 6, 1976, at Blacksburg Longest punt return: 89 yards,Tommy Warner of Tulane, Sept. 20, 1957, at New Orleans Longest interception return: 99 yards, Marcus Mauney of West Virginia, Nov. 23, 1974, at Blacksburg Longest field goal: 56 yards, Ken Stadlin of Virginia, Sept. 29, 1984, at Blacksburg Longest punt: 78 yards, Mark Fazzolari of West Virginia, Nov. 6, 1999, at Morgantown, W.Va
varsity lettermen A
Abraham, Jack..................... 1969, 1970, 1971 Adams, Jake........................ 1961, 1962, 1963 Adams, Jim..................................1946, 1947 Adams, Paul............... 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976 Adibi, Nathaniel......... 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Adibi, Xavier.............. 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Agee, Peery..................................1983, 1984 Agemy, Jamel............. 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Aguilar, Art...........................................1968 Albright, Kyle...................... 1961, 1962, 1963 Albrittain, Chris............................1977, 1978 Alexander, Kirk........... 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 Allen, Bob............................................1952 Allen, Bobby....................... 1979, 1980, 1981 Allen, Jesse........................ 2004, 2005, 2006 Ambers, Andy...................... 1984, 1985, 1986 Amos, Mike...........................................1988 Anders, Cliff........................ 1997, 1998, 1999 Anderson, Billy.................... 1952, 1953, 1954 Anderson, James......... 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Anderson, Lars......................................1980 Anderson, Van..................... 1939, 1940, 1941 Andreadis, Chris.....................................1996 Arbaugh, Mike..................... 1973, 1974, 1976 Arians, Bruce....................... 1972, 1973, 1974 Aromire, Boye.......................................2011 Arrington, Marvin................. 1990, 1991, 1992 Arthur, Richard......................................1973 Ashworth, Fred......................................1942 Ausbrooks, Dwight............... 1983, 1984, 1985 Austin, Larry.............. 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
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Brown, Wilson..............................1935, 1936 Browne, Wally............. 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Brownell, Jud...............................1967, 1968 Bruce, Donnie...................... 1964, 1965, 1966 Bruce, George........................................1987 Bruce, Maynard.............................1946, 1947 Bryant, Phil............... 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 Bryant, Tommy......................................1951 Bryson, Jimmy..............................1989, 1990 Buchanan, G.S.......................................1939 Buckland, Jason.....................................1998 Buie, Chris...................................2000, 2002 Bulheller, Eddie................... 1964, 1965, 1966 Bunn, Gene......................... 1976, 1977, 1978 Burchette, Noland....... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Burke, John............... 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 Burke, Leo................. 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 Burks, Jim.......................... 1956, 1957, 1958 Burleigh, Bryan................... 1982, 1983, 1984 Burleson, Hayes............................1954, 1955 Burnell, Keith...............................2000, 2001 Burnett, Chris........................................2006 Burnette, Gene......................................1950 Burnop, Mike....................... 1970, 1971, 1972 Burns, Tommy...................... 1945, 1946, 1948 Burns, Vinnie............. 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Bush, Rickey.........................................1974 Buskirk, Blair...................... 1974, 1975, 1976 Butler, Reggie..................... 2003, 2004, 2005 Butler, Tee...................................1999, 2000 Byrd, Ken........................... 1957, 1958, 1959 Byrd, Melendez........... 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
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Cahill, Mike..................................1962, 1963 Callison, Mike........................................1975 Camaioni, Alex.............................1962, 1963 Cameron, Archie...........................1937, 1938 Camp, Cass......................... 1979, 1980, 1981 Camp, Don............................................1954 Campbell, Bo.............. 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 Campbell, Bryan......... 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 Campbell, David.....................................1998 Campbell, Johnny..................................1950 Candelas, John......................................2005 Cannaday, Mike.............................1980, 1981 Cannon, Steve..............................1975, 1976 Canter, Steve.........................................2003 Capps, Larry........................ 1974, 1975, 1976 Carmichael, Rashad..... 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Carpenito, Pat..................... 1955, 1956, 1957 Carpenito, Tommy................ 1970, 1971, 1972 Carpenter, Buck............................1934, 1935 Carpenter, Keion......... 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Carroll, Collin............. 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Carroll, Tripp................................2004, 2005 Carter, Derek.............. 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Carter, Derek.............. 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 Carter, Eddie................................1967, 1968 Cartwright, Matt....................................1970 Cartwright, Pete.....................................1962 Cary, Phil.....................................1962, 1963 Casey, Al.....................................1932, 1933 Casey, Rickie.........................................1975 Casey, Steve............... 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 Casto, Ron.......................... 1948, 1949, 1950 Chambers, Coy..................... 1946, 1947, 1949 Chamblee, Al.............. 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 Chancellor, Kam.......... 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Chapman, Erik..............................1986, 1987 Charlton, Ike....................... 1997, 1998, 1999 Charlton, Leroy.............................1992, 1994 Chasen, Irvin...............................1941, 1942 Cheeseman, Jahre..................................2007 Chung, Eugene........... 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 Church, Joe......................... 1948, 1949, 1950 Churchill, Bob..............................1962, 1964 Clapp, Mike...........................................1986 Clark, Al.................... 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Eugene Chung Clark, Daniel.........................................1942 Clark, Gerald....................... 1939, 1940, 1941 Clarke, Jake................ 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 Clayton, Ju-Ju..................... 2009, 2010, 2011 Clifton, Chris.............. 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Clowney, David........... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Coale, Danny.............. 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Cobb, Freddie........................................1966 Cobb, Lamar........................ 2000, 2001, 2002 co*ckrell, Randy........... 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 Cogan, Dennis.......................................1971 Colas, Cols................. 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Coleman, Hank........... 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 Coleman, Jim...................... 1938, 1939, 1940 Coleman, Rainer............................1984, 1985 Coles, D.J........................... 2009, 2010, 2011 Coles, Roscoe............. 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 Colley, Robbie..................... 1992, 1993, 1994 Collins, J.R..................................2010, 2011 Collis, Chris...........................................1969 Collum, Pete....................... 1947, 1948, 1949 Colobro, Nick....................... 1970, 1971, 1972 Comer, Glen..........................................1977 Conaty, Billy.............. 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Conlin, Jon...........................................1970 Connor, Bobby..................... 1955, 1956, 1957 Constantinides, George......... 1966, 1967, 1968 Conway, Travis..................... 2001, 2003, 2004 Cook, Rusty...........................................1983 Cooke, Donnie..............................1969, 1970 Cooke, Jack..................................1946, 1947 Cooper, Chad.............. 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Cooper, Ron..........................................2010 Cooper, Tom........................ 1974, 1975, 1976 Copeland, Otis..............................1982, 1983 Copenhaver, Jim...........................1933, 1934 Cosh, Chris.......................... 1977, 1978, 1979 Cothran, Bo.................................1987, 1988 Courtney, Chris......................................1973 Cowan, Howard......................................1950 Cowne, John.............. 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 Cox, David.......................... 1983, 1984, 1985 Cox, Joe...............................................1962 Cox, Mark.................. 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Cox, Mike..............................................1992 Cox, Rod......................................1969, 1970 Coyner, Doug.........................................1971 Crabtree, Bob...............................1959, 1960 Cramer, Bryson......................................1977 Cranwell, Billy..................... 1954, 1955, 1957 Cranwell, Dickie............................1963, 1964 Crawford, James.....................................1996 Crawford, Michael........ 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Creasey, Skip................................1973, 1974 Creekmore, Larry.................. 1967, 1968, 1969 Creger, Doug................................1952, 1953
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Baaqee, Mikal............. 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Babb, Billy...................................1962, 1963 Babione, Dale...................... 1975, 1976, 1977 Baggett, Mason.....................................2006 Bailey, Corbin...............................1956, 1957 Bailey, Darryl...................... 1962, 1963, 1964 Bailey, Dave........................ 1968, 1969, 1970 Bailey, Jeff................ 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 Bailey, Leslie.............. 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 Bailey, Ricky.........................................1983 Ballance, Jeff...................... 1984, 1985, 1986 Ballard, Frank...................... 1945, 1946, 1947 Banks, Antonio........... 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Banks, Jim............................................1976 Banks, Mac......................... 1934, 1935, 1936 Barber, J.B.......................... 1971, 1972, 1973 Barbour, Billy...................... 1942, 1946, 1947 Barefoot, Ken...................... 1965, 1966, 1967 Barefoot, Ken (Jr.)........................1987, 1988 Barile, Ray.......................... 1959, 1960, 1961 Barnes, Mitcheal.................. 1974, 1975, 1976 Barnette, Clyde......................................1958 Barns, Clinton.......................................1945 Baron, Jim...................................1994, 1995 Barry, Chris................ 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 Barton, Bill...........................................1968 Bartrug, Ed......................... 1957, 1958, 1959 Basham, Bernard......... 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 Bass, Trenton...................... 1992, 1993, 1994 Battle, Kwamaine..........................2009, 2010 Baucia, Chris....................... 1988, 1989, 1990 Baylor, Brad.................................1996, 1997 Beamer, Frank..................... 1966, 1967, 1968 Beamer, Shane............ 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Beard, Dickie.............. 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 Beard, Ralph.............. 1945, 1946, 1948, 1949 Bearekman, Larry................. 1972, 1973, 1974 Beasley, Chad............. 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Beasley, Ray........................ 1946, 1947, 1948 Beasley, Tom.............. 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 Becton, Desmar................... 1983, 1984, 1985 Becton, Nick................................2010, 2011 Behl, Dennis................................1979, 1980 Beiro, Riley...........................................2011
Belcher, A.H.................................1940, 1942 Belcher, Gippy..................... 1976, 1977, 1978 Belcher, J.R.................................1937, 1938 Bell, John........................... 1972, 1973, 1974 Bennett, Bill.........................................1949 Bennett, Kevin......................................1989 Berish, Jason...............................1995, 1996 Bertovich, Tony.....................................1971 Beyer, Jeff............................................2009 Bianchin, Mike.................... 1993, 1994, 1995 Bigelow, Jud................................1964, 1967 Bird, Cory.................. 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Birtsch, Greg.............. 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978 Blackburn, Preston............... 1967, 1968, 1969 Blacken, Malcolm........ 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 Blackmon, Tony.....................................1979 Blandford, Mason..........................1941, 1942 Blankenship, Bo...........................1985, 1986 Blankenship, Charlie...............................1959 Blankenship, Herb..................................1954 Bledsoe, Brent..............................1973, 1974 Bloomer, Joe................................1962, 1964 Blueford, Morris................... 1973, 1974, 1975 Blunt, Larry............... 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 Boatwright, William..... 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 Bobbitte, Gerald...........................1961, 1962 Bocko, Steve....................... 1967, 1968, 1969 Boitnott, Tim...................... 1987, 1988, 1989 Bolton, Jeff........................ 1979, 1980, 1981 Bond, Bob............................................1971 Bonner, Detrick......................................2011 Booker, Barry...................... 2005, 2006, 2007 Boone, Greg............... 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Booth, Don..................................1952, 1953 Booth, Jack..........................................1973 Borden, Karl........................ 1987, 1988, 1990 Borden, Mike................................1979, 1980 Bosiack, Tim....................... 1969, 1970, 1971 Boswell, I.W..........................................1939 Botnick, Benny.............................1932, 1934 Bowden, Brent..................... 2007, 2008, 2009 Bowe, Nigel........................ 1982, 1983, 1984 Bowen, Rich..........................................1995 Bowles, Floyd (Jr.)............... 1945, 1946, 1947 Bowling, Andy..................... 1964, 1965, 1966 Bowling, Herb.......................................1961 Bowman, Andrew...................................2007 Bowser, Franklin....................................2000 Boyce, Xavier...............................2009, 2010 Boykin, Jarrett........... 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Boyle, Dean.................................1950, 1951 Bradley, Carl............... 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Bradley, Frank.......................................1951 Bradley, Henry............ 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 Bradley, Nate........................................1987 Bradshaw, Bill.......................................1935 Brammer, Mike.......................................1974 Branch, Tyrone......................................1984 Breen, Gene........................ 1961, 1962, 1963 Breheny, Chris..............................1992, 1993 Bria, Sammy........................ 1969, 1970, 1971 Briggs, Wayne..............................2000, 2001 Brilliant, Ricky......................................1979 Brinkley, Ed........................ 1956, 1957, 1958 Briscoe, Mark...............................1987, 1988 Britts, Bill............................................1979 Brooks, Greg.............. 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Brooks, Jaymes........... 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Brown, Cornell............ 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Brown, Duane............. 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Brown, Frank.............. 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 Brown, Geoff....................... 1980, 1981, 1982 Brown, Glenn........................................1972 Brown, Ken................ 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 Brown, Nekos............. 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Brown, Ralph...................... 1987, 1988, 1990 Brown, Robert..............................1980, 1981 Brown, Roger............. 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 Brown, Todd.................................1989, 1990 Brown, Wiley................................2010, 2011
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Dabbs, Bobby...............................1971, 1972 Dahl, Jeff........................... 1979, 1980, 1981 Dale, Carroll............... 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 Daley, Bill........................... 1954, 1955, 1956 Dalzell, Tom.................................1954, 1956 Daniels, Greg.............. 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 Daniels, Mike.............. 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Daniels, Sam.........................................1992 Daniels, Vince.......................................1984 Darnell, W.T...........................................1937 Davidson, Ron..................... 1966, 1967, 1968 Davie, Jim................. 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Davis, André............... 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Davis, Anthony........... 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Davis, Don.......................... 1990, 1991, 1992 Davis, Ernie................ 1986, 1987, 0000, 1989 Davis, George........................................1949 Davis, Jim................. 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 Davis, Junior................................1936, 1937 Davis, Marcus...................... 2009, 2010, 2011 Davis, Paul...................................1979, 1980 Davis, Robert........................................1990 Davis, Ron.......................... 1973, 1974, 1975 Davis, Rondal...................... 1974, 1975, 1976 Davis, William..............................1941, 1942 Davison, Bloice.................... 1958, 1959, 1961 Dawson, Scott..............................1966, 1967 Dawyot, Pete....................... 1967, 1968, 1969 Dean, Johnny............. 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954 DeChristopher, Blake... 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Dedo, Damon...................... 1965, 1966, 1967 DeHart, David...................... 1975, 1976, 1977 DelRicco, George......... 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 DelViscio, Nick.................... 1968, 1969, 1970 DeMarr, Buddy..............................1970, 1971 DeMasi, Steve...................... 1999, 2000, 2001 DeMuro, Phil....................... 1937, 1938, 1939 Denardo, Bruce......................................1970 Denardo, Pat................................1947, 1948 DePoy, James...................... 1990, 1991, 1992 DeShazo, Dick..............................1946, 1947 DeShazo, Maurice................. 1992, 1993, 1994
Develli, Jared............. 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Devlin, W.H..................................1937, 1938 Dew, Nick.............................................2011 Dick, Kevin......................... 1973, 1974, 1975 Dickerson, Herman............... 1934, 1935, 1936 Dillard, Brandon............................2007, 2009 DiNapoli, Gennaro....... 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 DiNardo, Derek......................................2011 Divers, Don......................... 1954, 1955, 1956 Dobbins, John..................... 1970, 1971, 1972 Dodge, Ben..................................1934, 1935 Dodson, Dennis................... 1971, 1972, 1973 Dodson, George.....................................1973 Dolphin, Dave..................... 1975, 1976, 1978 Donahue, Mike..............................1999, 2000 Donnelly, Sean.................... 1985, 1986, 1987 Dotson, William............................1990, 1991 Doty, Jeff.............................................1991 Dove, Mitch.................................1986, 1988 Dovel, Scott............... 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 Doxey, Lloyd....................... 1935, 1936, 1937 Dozier, Vernon..............................1993, 1994 Drager, Chris.............. 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Drakeford, Tyronne...... 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 Drew, Greg...................................1986, 1987 Drinkard, John..................... 1977, 1978, 1979 Druckenmiller, Jim...... 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Dudley, Tim...........................................1985 Dunlevy, Jud.........................................2007 Dunn, Jon.................. 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Dunn, Randall.......................................2011 Dutton, Hubert.................... 1947, 1948, 1949 Dyer, Daniel..........................................2011
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Eadie, Josh...........................................2010 Eakin, Lowell.........................................1980 Easlick, Doug...................... 2001, 2002, 2003 Eastman, Frank.............................1957, 1959 Ebert, Dave......................... 1954, 1955, 1956 Eddy, Danny........................ 1987, 1988, 1989 Edison, Pedro........................................1996 Edmond, Tyron............ 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Edmonds, Brian.......... 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Edmonds, Johnnie..................................1980 Edwards, Billy...................... 1963, 1964, 1965 Edwards, Danny.....................................1995 Edwards, Ken....................... 1967, 1968, 1969 Edwards, Lacy...................... 1962, 1963, 1964 Edwards, Randall....................................1961 Edwards, Tariq..............................2010, 2011 Edwards, Tommy...........................1993, 1994 Ellenbogen, Bill............................1971, 1972 Ellis, Chris................. 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Ellison, M.L..................................1938, 1939 Ellison, Shelly..............................1996, 1997 Ellsworth, Steve.......... 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Engelberger, John....... 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 England, Ray....................... 1955, 1956, 1957 Engle, Paul.......................... 1976, 1977, 1978 English, Red.................................1932, 1933 Evans, Darren...............................2008, 2010 Evans, George............. 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Everett, David..................... 1985, 1986, 1987 Exum, Antone...............................2010, 2011
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Fallen, Larry.................................1977, 1978 Farmer, Dave................................1965, 1966 Farmer, John.........................................1961 Farr, Jim............................. 1958, 1959, 1960 Faulkner, Mike............ 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979 Felber, Matt..........................................2001 Ferebee, Rashad.....................................2005 Ferguson, Jarrett........ 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Ferguson, Lorenzo.........................1997, 1998 Ferrell, William.................... 1992, 1993, 1994 Finnegan, Matt......................................2007 Fisher, Bud.......................... 1948, 1949, 1950
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Gaines, Jerry.........................................1971 Gallagher, Jack.................... 1941, 1942, 1946 Galloway, Steve................... 1972, 1973, 1975 Gambone, John.................... 1978, 1979, 1980 Garber, Barry....................... 1972, 1973, 1974 Garcia, Sal.......................... 1964, 1965, 1966 Garland, Roger..............................1990, 1991 Gates, Chester.......................................1951 Gaugler, Jim.................................1936, 1938 Gayle, James................................2010, 2011 Gentry, Bo............................................2011 George, George......................................2011 German, Bob....................... 1969, 1970, 1971 Giacolone, Mike.......... 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Gibson, Jacob..................... 2001, 2002, 2003 Gibson, Keith............. 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 Gibson, Lyndell.............................2009, 2010 Gilchrist, Jeremy....................................2005 Gildersleeve, Marcus............. 1996, 1997, 1998 Gillespie, Dave..............................1961, 1962 Gilley, Richard..................... 1948, 1949, 1950 Glatthorn, Bruce.................. 1969, 1970, 1971 Glennon, Sean............ 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 Glick, Chris...........................................1994 Goff, Lance...........................................2004 Good, Rodney...............................1986, 1987 Goode, Dick...........................................1961 Goodman, Richard.........................1948, 1949 Goodwin, John......................................1976 Gordon, Corey............. 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Gordon, Leon............. 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 Gore, Brandon............ 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Gorham, Billy...............................2006, 2007 Gosney, H.W.................................1938, 1939 Gouveia-Winslow, Jeron.................2010, 2011 Gowin, Will..................................1987, 1988 Graham, Richard.................. 2007, 2008, 2009 Graham, Shayne.......... 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Granby, John.............. 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991 Grantham, Todd.......... 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 Grantz, Shon.........................................1989 Graves, John.............. 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Graves, Preston.............................1939, 1940 Gray, Keith............................................1994 Gray, Torrian............... 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Grayson, Shawn............................1990, 1992 Green, Dave........................ 1961, 1962, 1963 Green, Eric................. 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 Green, Jerry........................ 1967, 1968, 1969 Green, Larry............... 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997 Green, Newt........................ 1961, 1962, 1963 Greenwood, Todd........ 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Gregory, Bob.........................................1962 Gregory, Tony...............................2010, 2011 Gresh, Trey............................................2011 Griffin, James...............................2003, 2004 Griffith, Bob........................ 1965, 1966, 1967 Grimm, Chad.........................................2006 Grimm, Cody.............. 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Grinus, Bill...........................................1932 Grizzard, Harold................... 1951, 1952, 1953 Groom, Tommy..................... 1964, 1965, 1966 Grove, Jake......................... 2000, 2002, 2003 Grube, Chad.................................1989, 1990 Gwaltney, Dwayne................ 1984, 1985, 1986
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Hackbirth, David...........................1989, 1990 Hagood, Jay............... 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Hair, Tally.............................................1994 Hairston, Kerwin...........................1996, 1997 Hale, Steve................ 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 Hall, Bus..............................................1932 Hall, DeAngelo.................... 2001, 2002, 2003 Hall, George........................ 1968, 1969, 1970 Hall, John........................... 1954, 1955, 1956 Hall, Ricky...................................1998, 1999 Hall, Ricky............................................1979 Hall, Tom............................ 1986, 1987, 1988 Hall, Vince................. 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Halstead, David............................1972, 1973 Hamilton, J.L........................................1945 Hamilton, Justin......... 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Hamlette, Isaiah....................................2011 Hamlin, Jared...................... 1992, 1993, 1994 Handy, Ken......................... 1996, 1997, 1998 Hanly, Les........................... 1963, 1964, 1965 Hansrote, Larry.............................1949, 1950 Hardee, Billy (III)................ 2000, 2001, 2002 Hardee, Billy (Jr.)................ 1973, 1974, 1975 Haren, Jim.......................... 1952, 1953, 1954 Hargrove, Frank............................1949, 1950 Hargrove, James.................. 1989, 1990, 1991 Harman, Rick................................1974, 1975 Harper, Justin............ 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Harris, Alan......................... 1982, 1984, 1985 Harris, Bob..................................1958, 1960 Harris, Victor.............. 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Harris, Walt...........................................1960 Harrison, Angelo......... 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Hartman, Tom...................... 1982, 1983, 1984 Hartzog, Jeff.........................................2000 Harvey, Waddey................... 1966, 1967, 1968 Hash, Ryan......................... 2004, 2005, 2006 Hawkes, Michael......... 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Hawkins, Cullen.......... 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000 Hawkins, Ron........................................1961 Hawkins, Scott.............................1969, 1971 Hawkins, Tommy...........................1962, 1963 Hayes, Eric...................................1984, 1985 Haynes, Jeff........................ 1965, 1966, 1967 Hazley, Chris.........................................2010 Hazzard, Noland.......... 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Heath, George............ 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 Hebron, Vaughn.......... 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 Hedrick, Jim.................................1954, 1956 Hegamyer, William........................1945, 1948 Heizer, Jim..................................1972, 1973
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Ilardo, Leno..........................................1982 Immel, Hank.........................................1968 Imoh, Mike......................... 2003, 2004, 2005 Inge, Jerry.......................... 1973, 1974, 1975 Ingles, Bud..................................1935, 1936 Irby, Korey................. 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 Ittner, Jack................ 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 Ivanac, John................................1969, 1970
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Jackson, Pete...............................1980, 1981 Jackson, Robby................... 1983, 1984, 1985 Jackson, T.J.................................2000, 2001 Jackson, Waverly........ 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Jacobsen, Steve................... 1977, 1980, 1981 Jamerson, Bill..............................1954, 1955 Jamerson, Phil......................................1980 James, Bill.......................... 1940, 1941, 1942 Jamison, Randy................... 1982, 1985, 1986 Jarrett, Kyshoen....................................2011 Jefferson, Kenny...........................2008, 2009 Jeffries, Jon........................ 1987, 1988, 1991 Jennings, Bryan.......... 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Joe, Tony..............................................1996 Johns, Eddie....................... 1969, 1970, 1971 Johnson, Emmett........ 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Johnson, Erick..................... 1964, 1965, 1966 Johnson, Jake..............................2008, 2009 Johnson, James............................1977, 1978 Johnson, Loren........... 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Johnson, Mark............ 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985 Johnson, Mike............ 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 Johnson, Richard........ 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Johnson, Robert....................................1946 Johnson, Stacy.............................1985, 1986 Johnson, Steve........... 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Johnson, Stud..............................1941, 1942 Johnson, Ted................................1942, 1946 Johnson, Vincent........ 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 Jones, Brad..................................1989, 1990 Jones, Calvert........................................1992 Jones, Dave........................ 1934, 1935, 1936 Jones, Earnie............. 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Jones, Grover...................... 1954, 1955, 1956 Jones, Jerry..........................................1983 Jones, Jock......................... 1987, 1988, 1989 Jones, Joe................. 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984 Jones, Kevin....................... 2001, 2002, 2003 Jones, Lynn........................ 1962, 1963, 1964 Jones, Scott............... 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 Jones, Victor.............. 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Joseph, Bernard.....................................1983 Journell, Cody.......................................2011 Joyce, Eddie..........................................1973 Judy, Ben........................... 1940, 1941, 1942
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Kadela, Dave....................... 1998, 1999, 2000 Kapp, Anthony.......................................1995 Karlsen, Bob....................... 1970, 1971, 1972 Kassem, Shakeep...................................1950 Kautz, J.R.............................................1945 Keatley, Chip....................... 1976, 1977, 1978 Keeffe, Kevin.............. 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Keeton, Bunky.......................................1950 Keiffer, Ed........................... 1981, 1982, 1983 Keister, Ken........................ 2000, 2001, 2002 Kelly, Dickie.................................1963, 1964 Kendrick, André.......... 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Kenley, Mike.................................1977, 1978 Kennedy, Tony............ 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 Kennedy, W.P.........................................1935 Kerfoot, Billy....................... 1952, 1953, 1954 Kern, Dick........................... 1939, 1940, 1941 Kernan, Charlie.................... 1948, 1949, 1950 Keyes, Howard.......................................1972 Keys, Dustin..........................................2008 Keys, Greg.......................... 1981, 1983, 1984 Kezmarsky, Greg.....................................2005
Kibble, Jimmy............ 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Kidd, Randolph......................................1987 Kilpatrick, Baird.....................................1988 Kincaid, Al.......................... 1967, 1968, 1969 King, Billy...................................1975, 1976 King, Brad............................................1988 King, Chad...................................1991, 1992 King, E.S.....................................1937, 1938 King, Eric........................... 1978, 1979, 1980 King, Jeff.................. 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 King, Julian........................ 1951, 1952, 1953 King, Scott..................................2006, 2007 Kinzer, Chris............... 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 Kinzer, John.................................2004, 2005 Kitts, Jimmy (Jr.)..........................1947, 1949 Knight, DeWayne......... 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 Knupp, Kent........................ 1976, 1977, 1978 Kocicka, Mike........................................1997 Koel, Treg....................................1992, 1993 Kosco, Joe............................................1950 Kovac, Mike........................ 1978, 1979, 1980 Kraynak, Ed...........................................1950 Krebs, Chris................ 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Kreiter, Vic.......................... 1962, 1963, 1964 Kritsky, Thor........................ 1980, 1981, 1982 Kroehling, J.H..............................1946, 1947 Kuhn, Richard...............................1949, 1950 Kujawa, Anthony....................................1941 Kushner, Larry..................... 1968, 1969, 1970 Kwiatkowski, Frank............... 1950, 1951, 1952
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Lagana, Lou..........................................1970 Lallis, Jason............... 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Lambert, Ken........................................1974 Lambo, Anthony......... 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Lamie, David.............. 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 Landrum, Ken............. 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 Lanier, Andrew..................... 2009, 2010, 2011 Larsen, Atle.................................1994, 1995 LaRue, Don......................... 1977, 1978, 1979 Lassiter, Greg............. 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 Lathan, Kevin...............................1985, 1986 Latimer, Wayne.................... 1973, 1974, 1975 Latina, John....................... 1976, 1977, 1978 Laury, Dennis...................... 1979, 1980, 1981 Law, Rick..............................................1974 Lawler, Tim......................... 1948, 1949, 1950 Lawlor, Bob...........................................1972 Lawrence, Cyrus.......... 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Lawrence, Paul......................................1973 Lawson, Bob....................... 1939, 1940, 1941 Lawson, Chip.........................................1973 Lawson, Frank.......................................1942 Lawson, Leland......................................1957 Layne, Aaron.........................................1996 Leal, Mark.............................................2011 Ledbetter, Joe..............................1985, 1987 Lee, Ashley......................... 1980, 1983, 1984 Leeson, Billy....................... 1982, 1983, 1984 Leeson, Nick....................... 2003, 2005, 2006 Lehr, Matt........................... 1998, 1999, 2000 Leland, Harry........................................1963 Lemmert, Bruce............................1972, 1973 Leonard, Carl....................... 1946, 1947, 1948 Lewis, Ed.....................................1977, 1978 Lewis, Jonathan......... 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Lewis, Kenny (Jr.)................ 2006, 2007, 2008 Lewis, Kenny (Sr.)................ 1977, 1978, 1979 Lewis, Kevin............... 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004 Lewis, Lawrence.......... 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 Lindon, Ronnie......................................1966 Lindsey, K.T...........................................1933 Linson, Billy..........................................1972 Little, Allen........................ 1982, 1983, 1984 Lloyd, Stevie Ray...................................2004 Locke, Jim...................................1954, 1955 Longerbeam, Dickie.............. 1965, 1967, 1968 LoPresti, Mike.......................................1988 Loria, Frank......................... 1965, 1966, 1967 Lowe, Zac.............................................2006 Lowery, Curt............... 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976
Kevin Jones Lucas, Sean......................... 1986, 1988, 1989 Luckett, Zach...................... 2007, 2009, 2010 Luczak, Ki........................... 1949, 1950, 1951 Ludd, Danny..........................................1973 Ludlow, John.............. 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Lugar, Jimmy...............................1956, 1957 Luongo, Len.................................1967, 1968 Luraschi, Ron.....1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 Luttrell, Bob.............. 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954
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Maccaroni, Warren.........................1960, 1961 Maddy, Luther........................................2011 Maguigan, Steve.................. 1970, 1971, 1972 Majcher, Stanley....................................1945 Maksanty, Dick.......................................1971 Malleck, Ryan........................................2011 Malone, Chris............. 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 Malone, Michael............................2003, 2004 Mangum, Bob........................................1957 Mann, Tim............................................1984 Manning, Brandon....... 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Marchant, Joe..............................1998, 2000 Markogiannakis, Alex..............................2002 Marshall, Corey......................................2011 Marshman, Nick.......... 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Marsingill, Luke.....................................1974 Martin, Bobby............ 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 Martin, Cam............... 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Martin, Charlie..................... 1972, 1973, 1974 Martin, Eric..................................2010, 2011 Martin, Jimmy............ 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Martin, Kevin...................... 1992, 1993, 1994 Martin, Orion.............. 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Marvel, David............. 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 Marvin, Tommy.............................1962, 1963 Maskas, John....................... 1941, 1942, 1946 Massie, Ray..................................1960, 1961 Mast, Howard........................................1937 Matheny, Chris..............................1987, 1989 Matijevich, Rich................... 1969, 1970, 1971 Maxwell, John..............................1967, 1968 Mays, Eugene........................................1992 Mazzetta, Jared.......... 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 McCadam, Kevin............................2000, 2001 McCall, Brian.............. 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 McCann, Randy.................... 1971, 1972, 1973 McCarter, Keith........... 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 McClaugherty, C.A.........................1941, 1942 McClung, Marcus......... 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 McClure, Roger..................... 1940, 1941, 1942 McCoy, Bob...........................................1956 McCoy, Lynn.................................1973, 1974 McCraw, Cordell......................................1947 McCray, Zack..........................................2011 McDaniel, Bruce................... 1973, 1974, 1975 McDonald, Carl........... 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 McDougald, Doug........ 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
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Heizer, Mike........................ 1975, 1976, 1977 Henderson, Bert................... 1967, 1968, 1969 Henderson, Chris.................. 1986, 1987, 1988 Henderson, John......... 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941 Henley, Stacy............. 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 Henry, Kent......................... 1971, 1972, 1973 Henry, Mel.......................... 1935, 1936, 1937 Henry, Pat....................................1958, 1959 Herb, Charlie....................... 1950, 1952, 1953 Herdman, Darwin........ 1987, 1988, 1990, 1990 Herndon, John.................... 1954, 1955, 1957 Herndon, Larry......................................1973 Hess, Bob........................... 1945, 1946, 1947 Hewitt, Wayne.......................................1964 Hickam, Jim.................................1962, 1963 Hicks, Philip.........................................1999 Hiler, Dick.............................................1950 Hill, Brenden....................... 2004, 2005, 2006 Hill, Cris.................... 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Hill, Danny................ 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 Hill, Mike.....................................1981, 1982 Hill, Robert...........................................1980 Hill, Scott.................. 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 Hilman, J.B...........................................1951 Hines, Charlie...................... 1959, 1960, 1961 Hite, Billy.................. 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Hite, Gene............................................1932 Hobbs, Fran..........................................1950 Hodges, G.D..........................................1942 Hodges, Mike....................... 1990, 1991, 1992 Hodgson, Andy......................................1950 Hoestine, G.W........................................1933 Hoffmann, Joe..............................1942, 1946 Holbrook, Gerald...........................1960, 1961 Holbrook, Wynston.................................1962 Holland, Brandon...................................2007 Holland, Jeff....................... 1993, 1994, 1995 Holloway, Stephan............... 1989, 1990, 1991 Holmes, Jermaine................. 1992, 1994, 1995 Holsclaw, Billy..................... 1956, 1957, 1958 Holsclaw, Duncan................. 1932, 1933, 1934 Holsclaw, Duncan................. 1957, 1958, 1960 Holsinger, Ron..................... 1969, 1970, 1971 Holt, Chris.......................... 1990, 1991, 1992 Holt, Cory.................. 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Holway, Dickie..................... 1976, 1977, 1978 Hopkins, Antoine................. 2009, 2010, 2011 Hopkins, Archie................... 1988, 1989, 1990 Hopkins, Derrick...........................2010, 2011 Hopkins, Oren............. 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 Hopper, James..............................2010, 2011 Horoszko, Pete.................... 1971, 1972, 1973 Hosley, Jayron..................... 2009, 2010, 2011 Hosp, Bob.............................................1969 Houff, Tony......................... 1974, 1975, 1976 House, Bill.......................... 1969, 1970, 1971 Houseright, Bill..1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 Houseright, Bill (Jr.)..............................1995 Houseright, Jake......... 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Houseright, Jonas................ 2006, 2007, 2008 Howard, Harry.......................................1934 Howell, Terrence......... 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Hromyak, Andy.............................1971, 1972 Hudson, Rankin................... 1938, 1939, 1940 Hudson, Robby......................................1992 Huff, Dick.............................................1949 Huffman, Richard................. 1932, 1933, 1934 Hughes, Mike...............................1977, 1978 Hughes, Tom....................... 1951, 1952, 1953 Humes, Cedric............ 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Hummel, Scott......................................1990 Humphries, Wayne.........................1968, 1969 Hunsucker, Jeff......................................1971 Hunt, Steven.............. 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Hunter, Ben..........................................1959 Hunter, Eddie............. 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Hurd, Caleb................ 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Hurd, Scott..................................1975, 1976 Hvozdovic, Mike................... 1962, 1963, 1964 Hyman, Josh.............. 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
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McGinley, Ray........................................1973 McGinnis, Bill........................................1960 McGlothlin, Dave...................................1976 McGrath, Danny............................2005, 2006 McGreevy, Dylan.....................................2008 McGuigan, Ron.................... 1964, 1965, 1966 McIntire, J.A................................1932, 1933 McKee, Tony............... 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 McMahon, Damien....... 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 McMillin, Bart........................................2007 Mead, Matt......................... 1977, 1978, 1979 Meade, Todd........................ 1989, 1990, 1991 Meehan, Kevin..................... 1969, 1970, 1971 Mehr, Tom.................. 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985 Mengulas, Gus..................... 1942, 1946, 1947 Meriwether, Otey (Jr.)........... 1947, 1948, 1949 Messamore, Claude.................................1965 Methfessel, Bucky....... 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 Meyer, Dave........................ 1998, 1999, 2000 Mickel, Marcus............ 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 Midget, Anthony......... 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Mihalas, Nick....................... 1956, 1957, 1958 Mikulski, Tim....................... 1968, 1969, 1970 Mikus, Tom...........................................1973 Miles, Shaine.............. 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Miley, Rick................. 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Miller, Al.....................................1937, 1938 Miller, Andrew..............................2010, 2011 Miller, Andy............... 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 Miller, Barry............... 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 Miller, James.............. 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Miller, Milt...................................1966, 1967 Mills, Ray....................................1932, 1933 Minichan, John......................................1960 Minor, Roland...................... 2004, 2005, 2006 Mitchem, Steve........... 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 Mitchess, Gary.......................................1952 Mollerup, Jon...............................2001, 2002 Mollo, Richard..................... 1964, 1966, 1967 Monroe, Derrius................... 1998, 1999, 2001 Montgomery, Isaac.................................2003 Montgomery, Will................. 2003, 2004, 2005 Moody, John.............. 1952, 1953, 1956, 1957 Moon, Russ..................................1956, 1957 Moon, Wayne.........................................1975 Mooney, Dan....................... 1965, 1966, 1967 Moore, Corey....................... 1997, 1998, 1999 Morgan, Charlie............................1932, 1933 Morgan, Davon........... 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Morgan, Josh............. 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Morgan, Tim..........................................1989 Moronta, Horacio................. 1985, 1986, 1988 Morrell, Matt................................1993, 1994 Morrison, Tony..................... 1994, 1995, 1996 Moss, Andrew........................................1990 Moss, Bill ............................................1992 Moss, Joe........................... 1958, 1959, 1961 Moyer, Keith..........................................1994 Mullinax, Greg..................... 1973, 1974, 1975 Mullins, Bubba.............................1980, 1981 Muncey, Mark...............................2008, 2009 Murphy, Jason..................... 2002, 2004, 2005 Murphy, John...............................1932, 1933 Murray, R.P.......................... 1935, 1936, 1937 Mutter, Wayne............ 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 Myer, Justin............... 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Myers, Billy................ 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Myers, Greg..................................1998, 1999
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Nash, Joe.............................................1992 Neal, Jay.....................................1974, 1975 Neal, Lewis..................................1976, 1977 Neel, Eddie......................... 1985, 1986, 1987 Neel, Roger......................... 1948, 1949, 1950 Negri, Red...................................1932, 1933 Nelson, Anthony....................................2001 Nelson, Clarence.................. 1982, 1983, 1984 Nelson, Jomo...............................1995, 1996 Nelson, Paul............... 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
Neve, Kyle............................................1982 Newsome, Myron...........................1995, 1996 Nihipali, Daniel.....................................1999 Noel, Grant..................................2001, 2002 Norment, James.....................................1942 Nosal, Greg......................... 2009, 2010, 2011 Novell, Charles.............................1977, 1978 Nutter, Buzz........................ 1950, 1951, 1952 Nuttycombe, Chuck........................1975, 1976
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O’Brien, Tommy......................................1958 O’Neale, M.L..........................................1936 Oakes, Don......................... 1958, 1959, 1960 Ochs, Norman...............................1933, 1934 Odom, Quillie........................................2008 Oglesby, Josh............. 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Oliver, Frank..........................................1938 Olson, Hilmer........................................1956 Onderko, Joe.........................................1951 Onhaizer, Jerry......................................1977 Ore, Branden....................... 2005, 2006, 2007 Orr, Ross.................... 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948 Osborne, Danny............................1993, 1994 Otey, Eddie..................................1980, 1981 Ottaway, Jim.........................................1934 Owens, Bobby...............................1964, 1965 Owens, Luke............... 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Oxendine, Ken............ 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
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Pace, Brandon............ 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Pack, Anthony............ 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 Page, Darrell....................... 1962, 1963, 1964 Page, Taron...........................................1988 Paige, Tony................ 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 Paine, Jim...................................1959, 1960 Painter, Vinston.....................................2011 Palmer, Benny.......................................1932 Pannell, Jerome.......... 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 Parham, Terrell.................... 1999, 2001, 2002 Parker, D.J................. 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Parker, Marcus............ 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 Parker, Nate.................................1978, 1979 Parker, Prince........................................2010 Parker, Robert...............................2004, 2005 Parks, Tom...................................1968, 1969 Pasi, Steve............................................1973 Patten, Jake..........................................2006 Patterson, Danny...................................1973 Patterson, James..........................1982, 1983 Patterson, Stuart................. 1974, 1975, 1976 Pavlik, Skip..................................1988, 1989 Payne, Greg..................................1974, 1976 Peak, Bob....................................1961, 1962 Pearce, Horace (Jr.).............. 1942, 1946, 1947 Peaslee, Robert........... 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Peduzzi, Chris...................... 1992, 1993, 1994 Peery, Larry..................................1987, 1988 Pegues, Lamont............................1997, 1998 Pendleton, Rusty........ 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 Penn, Jesse......................... 1982, 1983, 1984 Perdue, Chuck............. 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 Perez, Devin.................................2007, 2008 Perez-Means, Duan.................................2011 Perry, Buddy........................ 1959, 1960, 1961 Perry, Joe.............................................1986 Petrovich, Jim..............................1992, 1993 Petty, Doug...........................................1951 Petty, Tom................. 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954 Philbrick, Steve................... 1973, 1974, 1975 Phillips, Joey...............................2010, 2011 Phillips, Padro............ 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Philpot, Larry...............................1962, 1963 Pickle, Dustin...................... 2006, 2007, 2008 Pierce, Frank....................... 1936, 1937, 1938 Pigninelli, Jim..................... 1968, 1969, 1970 Piland, O.G.......................... 1934, 1935, 1936 Piland, Rick......................... 1966, 1967, 1968
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Pile, Willie.......................... 2000, 2001, 2002 Piniella, Derek..............................1998, 1999 Pitts, Dave...................................1938, 1939 Plank, Stuart................................1983, 1985 Poindexter, Mark.................. 1990, 1991, 1992 Polascik, John.......................................1983 Polito, Jim.......................... 1970, 1971, 1972 Popp, Rick............................................1973 Porch, Dorian............. 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Porterfield, Bill.............................1932, 1933 Powell, Carlton........... 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Powers, Sonny.......................................1938 Prater, Jack......................... 1951, 1954, 1955 Preas, George............. 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954 Preston, Jerome.......... 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 Preston, P.J........................ 1990, 1991, 1992 Price, Cory............................................2006 Price, J.C................... 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 Price, Warren................................1960, 1961 Prince, Courtney....................................2011 Prioleau, Pierson......... 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Provitt, Deon...............................2000, 2001 Pruett, Art.......................... 1959, 1960, 1961 Pryor, John...........................................1983 Pugh, Alger......................... 1957, 1958, 1959 Pugh, David............... 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Purdham, Rob...................... 1979, 1980, 1981 Pyne, Jim.................. 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
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Quinn, Jimmy...................... 1969, 1970, 1971
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Raible, John........................ 1964, 1965, 1966 Rand, Erving.........................................1947 Randall, Bryan............ 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Randall, Jim........................ 1952, 1953, 1957 Ransome, Frank.....................................1946 Rapone, Nick....................... 1974, 1977, 1978 Rash, Wayne..........................................1965 Ratcliffe, Barney....................................1972 Ratliff, Jay................. 1945, 1948, 1949, 1950 Raugh, Ronnie.......................................1950 Razzano, Rick............. 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 Reaves, Brian...................... 1990, 1991, 1992 Reba, Jim.............................................1966 Redding, Josh............ 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Reed, Channing............................2000, 2001 Reel, Donnie................................1971, 1972 Rehme, John....................... 1989, 1990, 1991 Reid, Mike............................................2007 Reidy, Matt......................... 2007, 2008, 2009 Remley, Brian........................................1997 Render, Sergio............ 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Renner, Bill................ 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Reynolds, L.S...............................1934, 1935 Reynolds, Tom..................... 1971, 1972, 1973 Rhodes, Leon...................... 1981, 1982, 1983 Rice, Scott................. 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990 Richards, Jimmy.................. 1965, 1966, 1967 Richards, Tom...................... 1952, 1954, 1955 Richardson, Myron....... 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 Rider, Scott......................... 1983, 1984, 1985 Ringer, Dick..........................................1958 Ripley, Paul..................................1967, 1968 Ritz, John........................... 1981, 1982, 1983 Rivers, Barquell................... 2008, 2009, 2011 Rivers, John........................ 1990, 1991, 1992 Roane, Morgan........... 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Roberts, Dyrell..................... 2008, 2009, 2010 Roberts, George............................1976, 1977 Roberts, Jeff....................... 1986, 1987, 1988 Roberts, Steve.......................................1993 Robertson, Kory................... 2005, 2006, 2007 Robinette, Roy......................................1950 Robinson, James......... 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 Robinson, Vegas.................. 2001, 2002, 2003 Robison, Arthur................... 1935, 1936, 1937 Robison, Carl.........................................1933
George Preas Rodgers, Burt Mack.......................1962, 1963 Rogers, Mickey.................... 1977, 1978, 1979 Rogers, Phil........................ 1973, 1974, 1975 Romagnoli, Mike...........................1977, 1978 Romero, Tony...............................1986, 1987 Rosenbaum, Dick...................................1950 Rouse, Aaron.............. 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Roy, Mike..............................................1976 Royal, Eddie............... 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Rucker, John................................1941, 1942 Rudzinski, Don......................................1974 Ruff, Bob.....................................2003, 2004 Ruffing, Sean........................................1997 Runyan, Bruce..................... 1969, 1970, 1971 Russell, Damien.......... 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 Russell, J.D..................................1934, 1935 Russo, Vince....................... 1969, 1970, 1971
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Samuel, Reggie......................................1998 Sanchez, Eros........................................1989 Sanders, Steve..................... 1991, 1992, 1993 Sandidge, Tim............. 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Sansone, Joe................................1977, 1978 Satterwhite, Jim....................................1999 Saunders, Brian.....................................2010 Saunders, Mike.............................1964, 1965 Savage, Ellis........................ 1976, 1977, 1978 Scaggs, Steve...................... 1980, 1981, 1982 Scales, Martin...............................2010, 2011 Scales, Ricky....................... 1972, 1973, 1974 Scales, Shawn............ 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 Scharnus, Jerry.................... 1971, 1972, 1973 Scharnus, Mike........... 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 Schmidt, Ben...............................1956, 1957 Schmidt, Larry..............................1975, 1976 Schmitt, Nic.................................2005, 2006 Schnecker, Tim.............................1998, 1999 Schneider, John................... 1970, 1971, 1972 Schnurr, Rodney............................1972, 1973 Schoenadel, Chuck.................................1972 Schrews, Bill.........................................1974 Schwabe, Gil................................1969, 1970 Schweickert, Bob................. 1962, 1963, 1964 Scott, Dennis...................... 1976, 1977, 1978 Scott, John................ 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Scott, Mark...........................................1990 Scott, Steve........................ 1975, 1976, 1977 Scruggs, Bobby........... 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 Seal, Bobby..........................................1952 Seaman, Al...........................................1932 Sebeck, Ron..........................................1970 Sedwick, Rod....................... 1971, 1972, 1973 Segaar, Chris.........................................1996 Selmon, Tim..........................................2001 Semones, Brandon....... 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Stonesifer, Wayne..........................1967, 1969 Stortz, Bobby........................................1950 Strager, Duke....................... 1968, 1969, 1970 Streiff, F.A............................................1939 Striffler, Pete.........................................1973 Strock, Dave........................ 1970, 1971, 1972 Strock, Don......................... 1970, 1971, 1972 Strock, Terry........................ 1959, 1960, 1961 Stuart, Lewis.............. 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 Stuewe, Michael................... 1995, 1996, 1997 Stultz, C.W............................................1949 Stump, Bob...........................................1933 Stup, Steve...........................................1984 Sturdivant, Michael.......................1990, 1991 Sturdivant, Purnell...... 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Suggs, Lee.......................... 1999, 2000, 2002 Sullivan, Sean.......................................1997 Summers, Phillip......... 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Sustek, Mike................................1983, 1984 Swarm, Billy.................................1991, 1992 Swarm, Joe..................................1992, 1993 Swink, Hunter..............................1952, 1953 Swords, Tommy......................................1968 Sykes, Jacob................................2008, 2010
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Talbott, Allen............. 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Taliaferro, Curtis...........................1985, 1986 Tan, Edmund.........................................1996 Tapp, Darryl............... 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Taricani, Tom................................1984, 1985 Tate, Ben..............................................1941 Tate, Bill............................ 1939, 1940, 1941 Tate, Steve.......................... 1995, 1996, 1997 Taylor, Alfred.........................................1942 Taylor, Ben................. 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Taylor, Bob......................... 1946, 1947, 1948 Taylor, Bruce................................2010, 2011 Taylor, Demetrius................. 2007, 2008, 2009 Taylor, Dirk...........................................2001 Taylor, Frank................................1948, 1949 Taylor, G.E............................................1940 Taylor, Tyrod.............. 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Tennessee, Andre................. 1972, 1973, 1974 Tennis, Ed....................................1970, 1971 Testerman, Don.....................................1972 Thacker, Don....................... 1965, 1966, 1967 Thacker, Doug..................... 1973, 1974, 1975 Thibodeau, Anthony...............................2000 Thomas, Allan..................... 1982, 1984, 1985 Thomas, Bob.............. 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 Thomas, Dave...................... 1932, 1933, 1934 Thomas, Dave...................... 1946, 1947, 1948 Thomas, Dwayne......... 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 Thomas, Herb...................... 1938, 1939, 1940 Thomas, Jeremiah....... 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Thomas, John I......................................1995 Thomas, John M.....................................1995 Thomas, Kent............. 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Thomas, Logan.............................2010, 2011 Thomas, Mickey............................1989, 1990 Thomas, Mike........................................1973 Thompson, Cordarrow.. 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Thompson, Jeff......................................2001 Throckmorton, Grant...............................2007 Tiberio, Perry...................... 1968, 1969, 1970 Tilling, Billy.................................1955, 1957 Tilson, Sumner......................................1945 Toal, Greg.............................................1974 Todd, Andy............................................1940 Tolley, Rick...........................................1960 Tomblin, Leon..................... 1959, 1960, 1961 Tommelleo, Andy...................................1979 Trask, Steve.................................1976, 1977 Traynham, Pete......................................1940 Treadwell, Randy....................................1968 Trice, Tom.............................................1972 Trimble, W.H..........................................1939 Trott, Jordan....................... 2002, 2003, 2005 Tucker, Dwight..............................2010, 2011 Tucker, Joe.......................... 1967, 1968, 1969 Tuggle, John................................1982, 1983 Turner, Joe.......................... 1984, 1985, 1986
Turner, Tom..................................1973, 1974 Tuttle, Matt...........................................2009 Tweedy, Alonzo.................... 2009, 2010, 2011 Tyler, Jack...................................2010, 2011
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Udinski, Mark............. 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Uglow, Dave..........................................1980 Unger, Phil...................................1954, 1955 Unterzuber, R.T......................................1940 Urquhart, Cornell................. 1982, 1983, 1984 Utin, Jon............................ 1965, 1966, 1967 Utz, Kit.......................................1971, 1972 Utz, Sonny.......................... 1962, 1963, 1964
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Valentine, Craig............................1971, 1972 Vali, Viktor..................................1988, 1989 Van Schoick, Craig....... 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 Varney, Rodney.............................1986, 1987 Vaughan, Rob............. 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 Vaughn, Chad........................................1995 Vaught, Don........................ 1958, 1959, 1960 Vecellio, Leo....................... 1935, 1936, 1937 Verniel, Marc.............. 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 Vey, Randy...................................1973, 1974 Via, Michael.................................2009, 2011 Vick, Dwight........................ 1996, 1997, 1998 Vick, Marcus.................................2003, 2005 Vick, Michael................................1999, 2000 Vincent, A.F..........................................1942 Virgil, Stephan........... 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Vishneski, Bernie................. 1958, 1959, 1960 Vorhies, Bob.........................................1977
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Wachter, Bob................................1949, 1950 Wade, Cary................. 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 Wade, Don................. 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 Wade, Tim........................... 1994, 1995, 1996 Waldron, Matt........................................2009 Waldron, Roe.............. 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 Walker, Leonard.......... 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 Walker, Tommy..............................1962, 1963 Wallace, Bill.................................1973, 1974 Waller, Quinton......................................1995 Walton, D.J...........................................2002 Walton, Harry...................... 1946, 1947, 1948 Wang, David..........................................2011 Wang, Ed................... 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Ward, Wayne.............. 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Wardach, Jeff........................................2010 Warley, Carter............. 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Warner, P.A..................................1941, 1942 Warren, Beau.............. 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Warren, Blake............. 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Warren, Brett............. 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 Warriner, George.................. 1938, 1939, 1940 Washington, T.J................... 1994, 1995, 1996 Washington, Todd................ 1995, 1996, 1997 Watkins, Johnny...........................1958, 1960 Watkins, Paul...............................1978, 1979 Watson, Bob....................... 1981, 1982, 1983 Watson, Chuck..................... 1985, 1986, 1987 Watts, Glenn....................... 1987, 1988, 1990 Wauters, Scott.......................................1982 Weatherford, Carlton......................2006, 2007 Webb, Bobby....................... 1946, 1948, 1949 Webb, Mark................ 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Webb, Tom................. 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 Webster, Frank.......................................1956 Weihe, Buddy...................... 1961, 1962, 1963 Weiss, Tyler...........................................2011 Welch, Brian....................... 1998, 2000, 2001 Wellman, B.J.........................................1945 Welsh, Don......................... 1951, 1952, 1953 Welsh, Matt...........................................2007 Wheatley, Todd......................................1995 Wheel, Danny...................... 1995, 1996, 1997 Wheeler, E.H................................1940, 1941 Wheeler, Sam...................... 2006, 2007, 2009
Whipple, Cody.......................................1996 Whitaker, Ike.........................................2006 Whitaker, Ronyell........ 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 White, Chad........................ 1950, 1951, 1952 White, Cornelius......... 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 White, Lawrence.................. 1984, 1985, 1986 White, Ranall...................... 1992, 1993, 1994 White, Richard.......................................1977 Whiteman, Donald..................................1949 Whitesell, Jay...............................1957, 1958 Whitley, Eddie............ 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Whitley, Ken........................ 1963, 1964, 1966 Whitten, Jimmy.......... 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 Whittier, Allen..................... 1958, 1959, 1960 Widger, Mike....................... 1967, 1968, 1969 Wilds, Garnell............. 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Wiley, Al......................................1986, 1987 Wiley, Carter.............. 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Wilford, Ernest............ 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Wilkins, Willie.......................................1993 Wilkinson, Dan.............................2000, 2001 Williams, Brian.............................1989, 1991 Williams, Chase......................................2011 Williams, Jack..................... 1951, 1952, 1953 Williams, Jimmy E..................................2002 Williams, Jimmy F....... 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Williams, Lorenzo...................................2008 Williams, Maurice........ 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Williams, Michael..........................1993, 1994 Williams, Nathaniel..... 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Williams, Orlando...................................1984 Williams, Rafael............................1992, 1995 Williams, Rich...............................1987, 1988 Williams, Ryan............ 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 Williams, Ryan..............................2009, 2010 Willis, Keith............... 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Willson, Louis........................................1939 Wilson, David...................... 2009, 2010, 2011 Wilson, Elmer...................... 1941, 1942, 1946 Wilson, Jason...................... 1988, 1989, 1990 Wilson, Joe...........................................2001 Wilson, Tyrel................................2010, 2011 Wiltshire, Jack..............................1991, 1992 Wimmer, David........... 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 Wincek, Matt.............. 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Windmuller, Denny........................1977, 1978 Winfree, Joe..........................................1973 Wingo, Sterling........... 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950 Wirt, Steve................. 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 Witten, Shawn............ 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Wolfe, Benny....................... 1998, 1999, 2000 Wolfe, Ernie.................................1953, 1954 Wolfenden, Bobby................ 1954, 1955, 1956 Wood, N.S.............................................1938 Woody, Sands...................... 1964, 1965, 1966 Woolwine, Jimmy...................................1940 Wooten, Rodd...................... 1989, 1990, 1991 Worilds, Jason..................... 2007, 2008, 2009 Worthington, George............ 1936, 1937, 1938 Wrenn, Pete.................................1966, 1967 Wright, Howie..................... 1952, 1953, 1954 Wright, Trevor..............................1983, 1984 Wynn, Browning......... 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
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Yarborough, Frank..................................1949 Yarborough, William.... 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 Yeager, George..................... 1981, 1982, 1983 Young, Cam..................................1988, 1989 Young, Lawrence.................. 1978, 1979, 1980 Younger, Kenny.................... 2007, 2009, 2010
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Zban, Tom.............................................1991 Zekert, Gerry....................... 1945, 1946, 1947 Zender, Paul..........................................1946 Zeno, Mike.......................... 1958, 1959, 1960 Zollicoffer, Ron.............................1977, 1978 Zouzalik, Mike..................... 1977, 1978, 1979 Zwinak, B.J................ 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 Zydiak, Bill......................... 1939, 1940, 1941
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Semones, Dennis....................................1966 Shaffer, Sam........................ 1957, 1958, 1959 Sharpe, J..............................................1941 Shaw, Mike................. 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 Shawhan, D.G........................................1939 Sheehan, Jerry.................... 1976, 1977, 1978 Sheehy, John................................1964, 1965 Shields, Jon.................................1993, 1994 Shipley, John...............................1964, 1965 Shirley, Tom.................................1972, 1973 Shockey, Carol..................... 1935, 1936, 1937 Shockley, Greg.......................................1999 Short, Keith........................ 1997, 1998, 1999 Shorter, Chuck.......................................1972 Shreve, Chris................................2002, 2003 Shuman, Ryan..................... 2006, 2007, 2008 Simcsak, Jack...................... 1968, 1969, 1970 Simmons, Roger................... 1953, 1954, 1955 Simpson, Donnie...........................1980, 1981 Singleton, Rick.............................1985, 1986 Singleton, Ron.............................1985, 1986 Sink, Donald.........................................1954 Sizemore, Aster.................... 1960, 1961, 1962 Skinner, Bill..........................................1968 Slaughter, Bobby................. 1967, 1968, 1969 Slowikowski, Bob........ 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Smigelsky, Dave................... 1978, 1979, 1980 Smith, Alonzo..............................1982, 1983 Smith, Andre.............. 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Smith, Bobby...................... 1941, 1946, 1947 Smith, Bruce.............. 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 Smith, Derek....................... 1996, 1997, 1998 Smith, Eric............................................1992 Smith, G.L............................................1947 Smith, Gary................ 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 Smith, Gary................ 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 Smith, George..................... 1932, 1933, 1934 Smith, Henry.........................................1978 Smith, J.F.............................................1940 Smith, J.O............................................1940 Smith, Jamel.............. 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Smith, Jim.......................... 1980, 1981, 1982 Smith, Jimmy........................................1982 Smith, Lamar.............. 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 Smith, Larry........................ 1969, 1970, 1971 Smith, Lenny....................... 1968, 1969, 1970 Smith, Mike.................................1992, 1993 Smith, Okesa................................1993, 1995 Smith, Pete...........................................1947 Smith, Ryan.................................1997, 1998 Smith, Terry..........................................1990 Smith, Tory..................................1977, 1978 Smoot, Terry....................... 1967, 1968, 1969 Snead, Dickie...................... 1957, 1958, 1959 Snell, Donald Wayne............. 1984, 1985, 1986 Snell, Eddie..................................1976, 1977 Snell, Sidney.............. 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 Sodaro, George.................... 1934, 1935, 1936 Soncini, Dale.........................................1972 Sorensen, Nick............ 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Spain, Dennis...............................1990, 1991 Speck, Charlie..................... 1959, 1960, 1961 Spence, Josh.........................................2002 Spinner, Baron.......................................1994 Sprenkle, John.................... 1970, 1971, 1972 Sprouse, Donnie............................1971, 1972 Spruill, Hank.........................................1934 Squires, Warren......................................1949 Stafford, Tommy.................. 1964, 1965, 1966 Staley, E.G............................................1945 Stanton, Rob.........................................2010 Stark, William........................................1950 Steadley, Chris.......................................1997 Steadman, Mark............................1976, 1977 Stephens, Chuck...........................1958, 1959 Stevens, Pete........................................1951 Stevens, Tewon.............................1992, 1994 Stewart, Ramon............................1983, 1984 Stewart, Terry...............................1971, 1972 Still, Bryan................ 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 Stinnette, Wayne..........................1970, 1971 Stith, Shyrone..............................1996, 1999 Stokes, Don............... 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 Stollings, Mike..............................1975, 1976
Hokie All-Americans Virginia Tech’s Unanimous All-America Selections
Jim Pyne
Center • 1993
In 1993, Jim Pyne achieved something even Bruce Smith failed to do – earn unanimous AllAmerica honors. Pyne helped pave the way for an offensive unit that set school season marks for total offense and scoring in 1993. The Hokies averaged 444.1 yards and 36.4 points per game and finished 14th nationally in total offense, 11th in scoring offense and 10th in rushing. Pyne was named first-team All-America by the AP, UPI, Walter Camp, the Football Writers Association and the Football Coaches Association (Kodak). He was one of the 12 semifinalists for the Lombardi Award, which goes to the nation’s top lineman. In four seasons at Tech, Pyne played more than 2,700 snaps and allowed just one quarterback sack. He started 35 consecutive games and 41 of the 42 games in which he played.
Corey Moore
Def. End • 1998, 1999 (Unanimous)
Following an outstanding senior season in 1999, Corey Moore was voted first-team on all six major All-America teams to become the Hokies’ second unanimous All-American. He was selected firstteam by the AP, the Football Writers Association, the Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp, The Sporting News and Football News. Moore posted a BIG EAST record 17 sacks during the ’99 season to go with 11 other TFLs and 60 total tackles. He also earned All-America honors in 1998 when he led the BIG EAST with 13.5 sacks. He gained first-team All-America recognition from the Football Coaches Association. Moore was a second-team pick by the AP and The Sporting News and a third-team choice of Football News.
Jake Grove Center • 2003
Jake Grove became the third unanimous AllAmerican in Tech football history when he was named to the first team of all five recognized AllAmerica squads: the Football Writers Association of America, the American Football Coaches Association, The Sporting News, the Walter Camp Football Foundation and the AP. As a senior, he was named first-team All-BIG EAST and was presented the Rimington Trophy in Lincoln, Neb., honoring the nation’s top collegiate center. In 13 regular season games, Grove graded out at 91.8 percent on over 700 offensive plays and led the offensive line in knockdowns with 48. He went on to be drafted in the second round by the Oakland Raiders in the 2004 NFL Draft as the first center taken.
Jimmy Williams
Defensive Back • 2005
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Jimmy Williams became Tech’s fourth unanimous All-American in football history when he was named to the first team of all five recognized AllAmerica squads: the Football Writers Association of America, the American Football Coaches Association, The Sporting News, the Walter Camp Football Foundation and the AP. As a senior, he was named first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference and was one of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe award, honoring the nation’s top collegiate defensive back. In 13 games, he recorded 44 tackles, including two for loss and a sack, along with 14 quarterback hurries, five pass break ups and an interception. He went on to be drafted in the second round by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2006 NFL Draft.
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The Hokies’ Other First-Team Selections
Carroll Dale
E • 1959 After earning second-team Associated Press AllAmerica honors as a junior in 1958, Carroll Dale went on to become the first Virginia Tech football player to earn first-team All-America honors following the 1959 season. Dale was named to the Football Writers Association (LOOK Magazine) and Newspaper Enterprise Association first teams as a senior and was once again a second-team choice by the AP. He led Tech in receiving four straight years and finished the ‘59 season with 17 receptions for 408 yards and six touchdowns.
Bob Schweickert
QB • 1964 One of the finest triple-threat quarterbacks in the history of the Southern Conference, Bob Schweickert was named to the LOOK All-America team picked by the Football Writers Association following the 1964 season. Schweickert fought off injuries during the ’64 season to rush for 576 yards and nine touchdowns and pass for 833 yards and nine more TDs. He also handled the punting duties with a 37.7-yard average. As a junior in 1963, Schweickert earned thirdteam All-America honors from The Associated Press.
Frank Loria
S • 1966, 1967 (Consensus) Safety Frank Loria was the first Tech football player to gain first-team All-America honors in back-to-back seasons and became the Hokies’ first consensus AllAmerica pick in 1967. As a junior in 1966, Loria helped Tech to the Liberty Bowl, contributing three interceptions and returning three punts for touchdowns. He was named to first-team A-A squads picked by The Associated Press and the Football Writers Association and was a second-team selection by the Helms Athletic Foundation. Loria was named to six major All-America squads following the 1967 season. He finished the year with three interceptions and 420 yards on punt returns, including a 95-yard return for a TD against Miami. His first-team honors came from the AP, United Press International, NEA, the Football Coaches Association, the Football Writers Association and the Walter Camp Foundation.
Mike Widger
LB • 1968 Mike Widger capped an incredible junior season by earning first-team All-America honors from The Associated Press and the Football Writers Association. Widger compiled a record 825 tackling points and was among the national leaders in pass interceptions (7) and return yardage (203 yards). He returned two of his interceptions for touchdowns and scored another TD after pulling the football loose from a Kansas State running back and racing 46 yards to the end zone.
Bruce Smith
DT • 1983, 1984 (Consensus) Bruce Smith was named to first-team All-America squads picked by the Football Coaches Association and the Newspaper Enterprise Association after registering an incredible 22 quarterback sacks as a junior in 1983. Smith, who also was named to The Associated Press second team that year, finished with a total of 55 tackles, 31 of which were behind the line of scrimmage. As a senior in 1984, Smith accumulated 16 sacks and nine other tackles behind the line. He finished the year with 69 total tackles and was a consensus All-America pick, making first teams selected by the AP, the Football Writers of America, Kodak and Walter Camp.
Eugene Chung
OT • 1991 When Eugene Chung was named to the Football Writers Association All-America team following his senior season, he became the first Tech offensive lineman to win first-team All-America honors. Chung started every game at tackle for the Hokies in 1991, allowing just one quarterback sack in 730 plays. The Washington Gridiron Club honored Chung as the National Lineman of the Year.
Cornell Brown
DE • 1995 (Consensus), 1996 Cornell Brown became the first Virginia Tech football player to gain consensus All-America honors as a junior when he was named to five first teams in 1995. Brown was a first-team A-A pick by AP, UPI, the Football Writers Association, The Sporting News and Football News. He finished the year with 103 total tackles, including a BIG EAST-leading 14 sacks. He was selected National Defensive Player of the Year by Football News and was one of five finalists for the Defensive Player of the Year. In 1996, Brown missed three games, but still earned first-team honors from Walter Camp and second-team recognition from AP. He posted eight sacks, five other tackles behind the line, 19 quarterback hurries and 58 total tackles during the ‘96 season.
Billy Conaty
C • 1996 Considered one of the top offensive linemen in school history, Billy Conaty saw action on 98 percent of Virginia Tech’s offensive plays in 1996 and went on to earn first-team All-America honors from The Sporting News. Conaty helped the Hokies to a 10-2 record and a trip to the Orange Bowl that season, grading a winning percentage in 10 of the 12 games and leading the squad with 65 knockdown blocks. He finished his career by setting an all-time school record for starts and consecutive starts with 48.
Michael Vick
QB • 1999 In a spectacular freshman season that saw him lead Virginia Tech to its first ever 11-0 regular season and its first appearance in the national championship game, Michael Vick became the first Tech freshman football player to earn first-team All-America honors. Vick was named first-team by The Sporting News. He also was a second-team pick by The Associated Press. The redshirt freshman quarterback was third in the voting for the 1999 Heisman Trophy and second in the voting for the AP Player of the Year. Vick led Division I-A in passing efficiency (180.37), setting an NCAA record for a freshman in the process. He completed 59.2 percent of his passes for 1,840 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also contributed 585 yards and eight TDs rushing.
André Davis
PR • 2000 André Davis finished the 2000 season second in the Division I-A ranks in punt returns and earned first-team All-America honors on the American Football Coaches Association team as a return specialist. Davis returned 18 punts for 396 yards for a school-record average of 22 yards per return. He tied another school season mark when he returned three punts for touchdowns. His 87-yard TD return against East Carolina was the second-longest in school history.
Kevin Jones
DE • 2005 Considered one of the best defensive ends in school history, Darryl Tapp capped an incredible career, earning first-team All-America honors by AFCA and secondteam honors by The Associated Press. During his senior season, Tapp, who started all 13 games, recorded teambests for sacks, tackles for loss and forced fumbles. He recorded 10 sacks, 14.5 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles. Tapp was also fifth on the team in tackles. He won the Dudley Award, given to the state’s top player, and was a Lott Trophy finalist.
Xavier Adibi
LB • 2007 Xavier Adibi teamed with fellow linebacker Vince Hall throughout his career to form what was arguably the best linebacking duo in school history. Though he enjoyed a breakout season as a junior, Adibi put up eye-popping numbers as a senior on his way to first-team All-America honors from the American Football Coaches Association. He led the team with 115 tackles, including 12 tackles for loss, while chipping in three sacks and two interceptions – one of which he returned for a touchdown. In addition to being named first-team All-ACC, Adibi was also awarded a spot on The Associated Press All-America third team.
Brandon Flowers
CB • 2007 Despite leaving a year early for the NFL, cornerback Brandon Flowers became only the seventh Hokie to be named a two-time All-American when he was placed on the American Football Coaches Association first team after his junior season. He was also named second team by both The Associated Press and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Flowers was a third-team AP honoree as a sophom*ore. In 2007, he placed third on the team with 86 tackles from his secondary spot, adding eight tackles for loss in the process. After leading the ACC in 2006 in passes broken up and passes defended, opponents shied away from him as a junior, but he still managed nine breakups, 14 passes defended and a career-high five interceptions.
Victor “Macho” Harris
CB • 2008 One of the nation’s top cornerbacks, Victor Harris earned first-team All-America honors from Sporting News and was a second-team pick by The Associated Press after a stellar senior season. Harris considered entering the NFL Draft following his junior year, but decided to return, earning his degree along with A-A honors. He tied for 11th nationally in interceptions with six, two of which he returned for touchdowns. A two-time first-team All-ACC selection, he finished fourth in the league in interceptions and passes defended, and third in punt returns. His 15 career interceptions rank third all-time at Tech, while his four career TDs on picks are an all-time record for a Hokie.
Jayron hosley
CB • 2010 Jayron Hosley tied a 43-year old Virginia Tech season record for interceptons on the way to being selected first-team on the Walter Camp All-America squad. Hosley led the nation in interceptions with nine and tied for third in most passes defended with 17. The sophom*ore cornerback was also a second-team A-A pick by The Associated Press and earned the National Defensive Back Trophy from the College Football Performance Awards. Hosley was named first team All-ACC after topping the league in both interceptions and passes defended. He also ranked second among ACC players in punt returns.
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RB • 2003 (Consensus) One of the highest-rated recruits ever to sign with Virginia Tech, Kevin Jones rushed for a school-record 1,647 yards, including 241 yards against Pittsburgh, on 281 attempts with 21 touchdowns as a junior in ‘03. He went on to earn first-team All-America honors from The Sporting News, The Walter Camp Football Foundation, FWAA and AFCA. He was named to the second team by AP.
Darryl Tapp
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Tech defenders (clockwise from top right) Robert Brown, John Engelberger and Ben Taylor
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carroll dale E • 1958 2nd-team Associated Press
J.C. Price DT • 1995 3rd-team Associated Press
Matt Lehr OG • 2000 2nd-team Walter Camp
Willie Pile FS • 2002 2nd-team Sporting News
George Foussekis DE • 1966 2nd-team Associated Press
Pierson Prioleau ROV • 1997 3rd-team Sporting News
Lee Suggs TB • 2000 3rd-team Associated Press 3rd-team Football News
DeAngelo Hall DB • 2003 2nd-team Sporting News
Don Strock QB • 1972 3rd-team Associated Press
Derek Smith OT • 1998 3rd-team Football News
Robert Brown DE • 1981 2nd team-Newspaper Enterprise Association
John Engelberger DE • 1999 2nd-team Associated Press
Ben Taylor LB • 2000 3rd-team Associated Press LB • 2001 2nd-team Associated Press 2nd-team Football News 3rd-team Sporting News
Jamel Smith LB • 1999 2nd-team Associated Press
Ronyell Whitaker CB • 2001 3rd-team Associated Press
Ryan Williams TB • 2009 3rd-team Sporting News
Anthony Midget CB • 1999 3rd-team Sporting News
David Pugh DT • 2001 3rd-team Sporting News
David Wilson TB • 2011 2nd-team Associated Press
Chris Kinzer PK • 1986 2nd-team Associated Press 2nd-team United Press International
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Brandon Flowers CB • 2006 3rd-team Associated Press Cody Grimm LB • 2009 3rd-team Associated Press
National Honors Jake Grove won the Rimington Trophy in 2003 Jake Grove arrived on the Virginia Tech campus as a lightly recruited guard from Forest, Va. He left as a unanimous All-American, winner of the Rimington Trophy as the nation’s top center and a secondround draft pick of the Oakland Raiders. Heading into his junior season, Grove made the switch over to the center position and became a natural fit. By the time he headed into his final season, he was gaining headlines and recognition for his play. He was rewarded by being named to all five major All-America first teams. He was awarded the Dave Rimington Trophy, given to the nation’s top collegiate center.
Corey Moore earned the Lombardi and Nagurski awards in 1999
In three years on campus, Corey Moore amassed 35 sacks for losses, totaling 292 yards. He left Tech as the most decorated player ever to put on the Hokie uniform. He won the 1999 Bronko Nagurski Award as college football’s Defensive Player of the Year. Moore also won the 1999 Lombardi Award as college football’s lineman of the year. He became Tech’s second-ever unanimous All-American, joining Jim Pyne. Moore won the Dudley Award as the top college player in Virginia, the BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year award and was selected as Football News’ Defensive Player of the Year.
Michael Vick won an ESPY as the national player of the year in 1999 When Michael Vick took to the field against James Madison on Sept. 4, 1999, little did people in attendance or watching on television realize they would be witnessing the beginning of the most exciting two years in Virginia Tech football history. In 1999, Vick led the Hokies to a perfect 11-0 regular season and a berth in the national championship game, both firsts in school history. The Hokies lost that game to Florida State, but all the talk was about the performance the redshirt freshman put on in that game. For his accomplishments that year, he was awarded an ESPY by ESPN, given to the nation’s top college football player. Vick was awarded the trophy at the ESPY ceremonies on Feb. 14, 2000, in Las Vegas as he mingled with some of sports’ all-time greats.
Bruce Smith won the Outland Trophy as the top lineman in 1984
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Bruce Smith, “The Sack Man” of Virginia Tech football, capped his sensational college career in 1984 by winning the Outland Trophy as America’s top lineman. The big announcement was made by Wilt Browning at a press luncheon in Tech’s Bowman Room. Browning, a sports columnist of The Greensboro Daily News and a committee member of the Football Writers’ Association of America, began by reading a long list of former Outland Trophy winners. He then said, “Add to that list today, the 1984 winner – Bruce Smith of Virginia Tech.” “The one thing though, that stuck in my mind was the statistic on his tackles for losses,” Browning said. “In four years at Virginia Tech, he accounted for losses totaling more than five times the length of a football field (504 yards). That’s amazing.” Smith was a consensus All-American and was the first Virginian to win one of the national awards (including the Heisman and the Lombardi).
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Carroll Dale
A native of Wise, Va., Carroll Dale entered Virginia Tech in 1956 as an offensive and defensive end. After seeing varsity action as a reserve in the first game of the ’56 season, Dale went on to start the remaining 39 games of his college career and became Tech’s first bona fide All-American. As a junior in 1958, he was named the Southern Conference Player of the Year. In 1959, Dale was captain of the Tech team and earned first-team A-A honors. Dale led the Hokies in pass receiving each of his four seasons and finished his Tech career with 67 catches for 1,195 yards and 15 touchdowns. He went on to a pro football career that lasted more than a decade and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1987. His Tech jersey was the first to be retired.
Bruce Smith
Known as “The Sack Man” of Virginia Tech football, Bruce Smith capped his sensational college career in 1984. As a Tech player, Smith had a career total of 71 tackles behind the line of scrimmage for losses totaling 504 yards. Smith had 46 career quarterback sacks, including 22 during his junior season in 1983 when he was named first-team All-America. In 1984, the Norfolk, Va., native won the Outland Trophy as America’s top lineman and was a consensus All-American. Smith was the No. 1 player picked in the 1985 National Football League draft. During his pro career, he established himself as one of the greatest defensive players ever to play the game. He ended his career in 2003 as the NFL’s all-time sack leader with 200.
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Frank Loria
Despite his 5-9, 175-pound frame, Frank Loria was one of the most tenacious football players ever to play for Virginia Tech. Loria, who started every game at safety from 1965-67, rapidly established himself as one of Tech’s all-time greats. During his junior year, he earned first-team All-American honors. As a senior in 1967, Loria became Tech’s first consensus All-American, making seven firstteam All-American squads. He finished his Tech career with seven interceptions and a number of punt return records. He went on to coach at Marshall. In 1970, at age 23, he died in an airplane tragedy that claimed the lives of the Marshall football team and staff. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999. His number was retired prior to the 1971 season.
Jim Pyne
Center Jim Pyne became Virginia Tech’s first unanimous All-American when he made all five major teams that were selected in 1993. In addition to All-America honors, Pyne was named winner of the Dudley Award as Virginia’s Player of the Year. During his four seasons at Tech, he established himself as one of the Hokies’ top linemen of all time, leading the charge for the 1993 team that rewrote the school record books for scoring and total offense. Pyne started 35 consecutive games and 41 of the 42 Tech games in which he played. He allowed just one quarterback sack by the man he was assigned to block during more than 2,700 career snaps. Pyne spent nine seasons as an NFL lineman before becoming an assistant coach in the pro ranks.
Beamer Among Five Who Have Had Jerseys Retired In 2002, the Virginia Tech Athletics Department developed a new policy on retiring football jerseys. This special honor is bestowed to acknowledge an individual who has won an established national award in their sport, while allowing the number to continue to be worn by others. Tech no longer retires numbers. That year, three jerseys were retired in ceremonies. The jerseys of Frank Beamer, Cornell Brown and Michael Vick were the first to be honored. In 2006, Jake Grove had the same honor bestowed upon him. Corey Moore’s jersey was retired in 2009.
Frank Beamer Sept. 12, 2002 Winner of eight national coach of the year awards following Tech’s 1999 season.
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Michael Vick Sept. 1, 2002 Won 2000 ESPY as College Football’s Performer of the Year.
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Cornell Brown Nov. 20, 2002 Named 1995 National Defensive Player of the Year by Football News in 1995.
Jake Grove Sept. 23, 2006 Winner of the 2003 Rimington Trophy, given to the nation’s top collegiate center.
Corey Moore 2009 Winner of the 1999 Lombardi and Bronko Nagurski Awards
Year-by-Year Scores & Results 1890s 1892 (1-1) Coach: E.A. Smyth 10/21 hW 14-10 St. Albans 10/29 aL 0-10 St. Albans VT 14-20 1893 (0-2) Coach: E.A. Smyth 10/21 aL 0-6 Emory & Henry 11/11 nL7 6-34 Randolph-Macon VT 6-40 1894 (4-1) Coach: Joseph Massie 10/20 hW 16-0 Emory & Henry 10/29 hW 36-0 Roanoke College 11/10 hW 42-0 St. Albans 11/17 aW 12-0 St. Albans 11/30 nL8 6-10 VMI VT 112-10 1895 (4-2) Coach: A.C. Jones 10/05 aL 0-38 Virginia 10/12 hW 12-0 St. Albans 10/26 aW 30-0 W&L 11/09 aW 16-2 Roanoke YMCA 11/16 nL9 5-32 UNC 11/28 nW3 6-4 VMI VT 69-76 1896 (5-2-1) Coach: A.C. Jones 10/10 hW 20-0 Alleghany Inst. 10/20 hW 12-0 Roanoke College 10/24 nT10 0-0 UNC 10/31 aL 0-44 Virginia 11/02 nW3 46-0 Hampden-Sydney 11/14 aL 4-6 Tennessee 11/16 nW11 52-0 Maryville College 11/26 nW1 24-0 VMI VT 158-50 1897 (5-2) Coach: Charles Firth 10/16 hW 54-0 King College 10/30 nW10 4-0 UNC 11/02 hW 41-0 Roanoke College 11/06 nL4 4-18 Maryland-Baltimore 11/13 aW 36-0 Richmond 11/15 aW 10-0 Hampden-Sydney 11/25 nL1 0-18 Tennessee VT 149-36 1898 (3-2) Coach: J. Lewis Ingles 11/04 nL5 6-28 UNC 11/05 aW 17-0 Guilford 11/07 nL3 0-23 Maryland-Baltimore 11/11 hW 58-0 King College 11/12 hW 29-0 Bellevue VT 110-51
1900 (3-3-1) Coach. Dr. Davis 10/06 hW 21-0 St. Albans 10/20 aW 16-6 St. Albans 10/25 aW 18-2 N.C. State 10/27 aT 0-0 UNC 11/14 aL 5-17 Virginia 11/24 nL9 5-12 Clemson 11/25 nL1 0-5 VMI VT 65-42 1901 (6-1) Coach: A.B. Morrison 9/28 aW 16-0 Roanoke College 10/12 hW 11-0 W&L 10/19 aW 32-6 Georgetown 10/26 hL 0-16 Virginia 10/31 nW12 17-11 Clemson 11/16 nW2 18-0 Maryland-Baltimore 11/28 nW4 21-0 VMI VT 115-33 1902 (3-2-1) Coach: R.R. Brown 10/11 nL3 0-6 W&L 10/18 hW 11-6 N.C. State 10/25 nT1 0-0 UNC 11/08 hW 28-0 Georgetown 11/15 aL 0-6 Virginia 11/27 nW4 50-5 VMI VT 89-23 1903 (5-1) Coach: C. A. Lueder 10/14 hW 29-0 St. Albans 10/17 hW 21-0 N.C. State 10/24 nL2 0-21 Virginia 11/07 nW4 21-0 UNC 11/21 aW 11-0 Navy 11/25 nW1 26-0 Davidson VT 108-21 1904 (5-3) Coach: John O’Connor 10/01 hW 18-0 Richmond 10/07 hW 24-0 W&L 10/12 hW 32-0 Nashville 10/22 hW 30-0 William & Mary 10/29 hL 0-6 UNC 11/05 nL2 0-5 Virginia 11/19 aL 0-11 Navy 11/24 nW1 17-5 VMI VT 121-27 1905 (9-1) Coach: C.P. Miles 9/30 hW 86-0 Roanoke College 10/06 hW 12-0 Cumberland 10/14 aW 16-6 Army 10/21 hW 56-0 Gallaudet 10/28 nW2 35-6 UNC 11/04 aW 11-0 Virginia 11/11 hW 15-0 W&L 11/18 nW1 34-0 South Carolina 11/25 aL 6-12 Navy 11/30 nW2 34-0 VMI VT 305-24 1906 (5-2-2) Coach: C.P. Miles 10/06 nW1 12-0 William & Mary 10/08 hW 28-0 William & Mary 10/13 aT 0-0 Clemson 10/27 nT2 0-0 UNC 11/03 hW 18-0 Roanoke College
11/10 nL4 0-10 Bucknell 11/17 hW 10-0 Davidson 11/24 aL 0-5 Navy 11/29 nW2 6-0 N.C. State VT 74-15
11/02 hL 0-10 MCV 11/09 nL1 6-20 W&L 11/16 hW 41-0 West Virginia 11/28 aL 3-24 Georgetown VT 202-92
1907 (7-2) Coach: C.R. Williams 10/05 hW 33-0 Roanoke College 10/12 hW 18-0 Hampden-Sydney 10/19 nW3 5-0 W&L 10/20 nL1 5-12 Davidson 11/02 nW2 20-0 Georgetown 11/09 nW1 22-0 VMI 11/16 hW 34-0 G-W 11/23 aL 0-12 Navy 11/28 nW2 20-6 UNC VT 157-30
1913 (7-1-1) Coach: Branch Boco*ck 9/27 hW 26-0 Roanoke College 10/04 hW 14-0 Hampden-Sydney 10/11 hW 34-13 Mississippi 10/18 hW 20-12 VPI Stars 10/25 nW5 14-7 UNC 11/01 nL1 0-21 W&L 11/08 hW 47-0 Marshall 11/15 hW 14-0 Morris Harvey 11/27 nT1 6-6 VMI VT 175-59
1908 (5-4) Coach: R.M. Brown 10/03 hW 50-0 Hampden-Sydney 10/10 aW 6-0 Clemson 10/17 aL 4-10 Princeton 10/24 nW1 10-0 VMI 10/31 nW3 15-4 W&L 11/10 nW2 10-0 UNC 11/14 hL 0-6 G-W 11/21 aL 4-15 Navy 11/26 nL4 5-6 N.C. State VT 104-41 1909 (6-1) Coach: Branch Boco*ck 10/02 hW 6-0 Clemson 10/13 aL 6-8 Princeton 10/23 aW 52-0 Richmond 10/30 nW3 34-6 W&L 11/06 nW2 15-0 UNC 11/13 aW 17-8 G-W 11/25 nW4 18-5 N.C. State VT 148-27
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1914 (6-2-1) Coach: Branch Boco*ck 9/26 hW 35-0 King College 10/03 hW 13-0 Randolph-Macon 10/10 hW 22-0 Hampden-Sydney 10/17 nL16 0-13 W. Va. Wesleyan 10/24 hT 7-7 Roanoke College 10/31 nL1 6-7 W&L 11/07 hW 54-6 Marshall 11/14 nW1 3-0 N.C. State 11/26 nW1 3-0 VMI VT 143-33 1915 (4-4) Coach: Branch Boco*ck 9/26 hW 26-0 Roanoke College 10/02 hW 19-3 Randolph-Macon 10/09 hW 19-0 Hampden-Sydney 10/16 nL1 0-13 W&L 10/23 aL 0-20 Navy 10/30 aL 0-45 Cornell 11/13 aL 0-19 West Virginia 11/25 nW1 27-9 VMI VT 91-109
1910 (6-2) Coach: Branch Boco*ck 10/01 hW 18-0 Hampden-Sydney 10/05 hW 16-6 Davidson 10/15 hW 13-0 Western Md. 10/22 aL 0-3 Navy 10/29 nW1 23-0 W&L 11/05 nW2 20-0 UNC 11/12 nW3 16-5 G-W 11/24 nL4 3-5 N.C. State VT 109-19
1916 (7-2) Coach: Jack Ingersoll 9/30 hW 13-0 Richmond 10/07 hW 10-0 Hampden-Sydney 10/14 nL16 0-20 West Virginia 10/20 aL 0-19 Yale 10/28 nW4 40-0 N.C. State 11/04 nW1 14-7 UNC 11/11 hW 52-0 Wake Forest 11/18 hW 41-0 Roanoke College 11/30 nW1 23-14 VMI VT 193-60
1911 (6-1-2) Coach: L.W. Reiss 9/30 hW 16-0 Hampden-Sydney 10/06 nW4 12-0 Maryland-Baltimore 10/14 aL 0-33 Yale 10/21 hW 94-0 Roanoke College 10/28 nT1 5-5 W&L 11/04 nT2 0-0 UNC 11/11 hW 36-11 Tennessee 11/18 hW 10-3 Morris Harvey 11/30 nW4 3-0 N.C. State VT 176-52
1917 (6-2-1) Coach: Charles Bernier 10/06 hW 12-0 Hampden-Sydney 10/13 hW 59-6 Emory & Henry 10/20 hW 13-7 Davidson 10/27 aL 0-28 Georgetown 11/03 hW 50-0 Wake Forest 11/10 nL13 3-27 West Virginia 11/17 nT4 7-7 N.C. State 11/24 hW 70-0 Roanoke College 11/29 nW1 6-0 VMI VT 220-75
1912 (5-4) Coach: Branch Boco*ck 9/30 hW 40-0 Roanoke College 10/05 hW 42-7 Hampden-Sydney 10/12 aL 0-31 Princeton 10/19 hW 44-0 Western Md. 10/26 nW19 26-0 UNC
1918 (7-0) Coach: Charles Bernier 10/19 hW 30-0 Belmont Ath. Club 10/26 hW 33-6 Camp Humphreys 11/02 nW1 13-0 W&L 11/09 hW 27-0 Wake Forest 11/16 nW4 25-0 N.C. State
11/23 aW 18-7 UNC (club team) 11/28 nW1 6-0 VMI VT 152-13 1919 (5-4) Coach: Charles Bernier 10/04 hW 13-0 Hampden-Sydney 10/11 hW 21-0 Richmond 10/18 aL 7-33 Georgetown 10/25 aW 6-0 Maryland 11/01 nL3 0-3 W&L 11/08 hW 40-0 Wake Forest 11/15 nL4 0-3 N.C. State 11/22 hW 99-0 Emory & Henry 11/27 nL1 0-13 VMI VT 186-52
1920s 1920 (4-6) Coach: Stanley Sutton 9/25 hW 35-0 Hampden-Sydney 10/02 hW 21-0 William & Mary 10/09 hW 75-6 Emory & Henry 10/16 aL 6-19 Rutgers 10/23 hL 0-7 Maryland 10/30 nL3 0-13 W&L 11/06 aW 21-0 Richmond 11/11 nL4 6-14 N.C. State 11/20 nL17 0-28 Centre 11/25 nL1 7-24 VMI VT 171-111 1921 (7-3) Coach: B.C. Cubbage 9/24 hW 14-6 Hampden-Sydney 10/01 hW 14-0 William & Mary 10/08 aL 0-14 Centre 10/15 aW 34-0 Richmond 10/22 nL18 7-10 Maryland 10/29 nL3 0-3 W&L 11/05 hW 54-7 Morris Harvey 11/11 nW4 7-3 N.C. State 11/19 hW 35-0 Roanoke College 11/24 nW1 26-7 VMI VT 191-50 1922 (8-1-1) Coach: B.C. Cubbage 9/23 hW 38-0 Hampden-Sydney 9/30 hW 25-0 King College 10/07 hW 20-6 William & Mary 10/14 nL2 6-10 Centre 10/21 aT 7-7 Davidson 10/28 hW 73-0 Catholic U. 11/04 hW 21-0 Maryland 11/11 nW4 24-0 N.C. State 11/18 nW3 41-6 W&L 11/30 nW1 7-3 VMI VT 262-32 1923 (6-3) Coach: B.C. Cubbage 9/29 hW 29-0 Hampden-Sydney 10/06 hW 7-0 Davidson 10/13 aL 17-21 3rd Corps Area 10/20 nW18 16-7 Maryland 10/27 nL3 0-12 W&L 11/03 hW 25-6 Clemson 11/10 nW4 16-0 N.C. State 11/17 aW 6-3 Virginia 11/29 nL1 0-6 VMI VT 116-55
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1899 (4-1) Coach: James Morrison 10/13 hW 21-0 St. Albans 10/27 aW 5-0 Tennessee 11/11 aL 0-28 Virginia 11/18 nW1 45-0 Roanoke College 11/25 nW1 35-0 W&L VT 106-28
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Year-by-year scores & results 1924 (4-2-3) Coach: B.C. Cubbage 9/27 hW 28-0 Richmond 10/04 hW 10-0 Hampden-Sydney 10/11 nT2 0-0 Auburn 10/17 nW18 12-0 Maryland 10/25 nT3 0-0 W&L 11/01 aW 50-6 Clemson 11/08 aL 3-6 N.C. State 11/15 hL 0-6 Virginia 11/27 nT1 0-0 VMI VT 103-18 1925 (5-3-2) Coach: B.C. Cubbage 9/19 hW 10-0 Lynchburg College 9/26 hT 0-0 Roanoke College 10/03 hW 13-3 Hampden-Sydney 10/10 aL 0-19 Auburn 10/17 nW18 3-0 Maryland 10/24 nL3 0-20 W&L 10/31 nW2 6-0 South Carolina 11/07 hT 0-0 N.C. State 11/14 aL 0-10 Virginia 11/26 nW1 7-0 VMI VT 39-52 1926 (5-3-1) Coach: A.F. Gustafson 9/25 hW 47-0 Roanoke College 10/02 hW 30-0 Hampden-Sydney 10/09 aL 0-21 Dartmouth 10/16 nW4 24-8 Maryland 10/23 hW 6-0 Virginia 10/30 aT 13-13 Kentucky 11/06 nL2 0-19 South Carolina 11/13 nL3 0-13 W&L 11/25 nW1 14-7 VMI VT 134-81 1927 (5-4) Coach: A.F. Gustafson 9/24 hW 21-2 Roanoke College 10/01 hW 13-0 Hampden-Sydney 10/08 aW 6-0 Colgate 10/15 nL4 7-13 Maryland 10/22 aL 0-7 Virginia 10/29 aL 13-14 Chattanooga 11/05 nW2 35-0 South Carolina 11/12 hW 21-0 W&L 11/24 nL1 9-12 VMI VT 125-48 1928 (7-2) Coach: A.F. Gustafson 9/29 hW 34-7 Roanoke College 10/06 hW 32-7 Hampden-Sydney 10/13 aL 14-35 Colgate 10/20 aW 16-14 UNC 10/27 hW 54-0 King College 11/03 nW4 9-6 Maryland 11/10 hW 20-0 Virginia 11/17 aW 13-7 W&L 11/29 nL1 6-16 VMI VT 198-92
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1929 (5-4) Coach: A.F. Gustafson 9/28 hW 19-0 Roanoke College 10/05 hW 37-6 Hampden-Sydney 10/12 aL 8-14 Pennsylvania 10/19 nW2 25-14 William & Mary 10/26 aL 13-38 UNC 11/02 nW3 36-6 W&L 11/09 aW 32-12 Virginia 11/16 nL4 0-24 Maryland 11/28 nL1 0-14 VMI VT 170-128
1930s 1930 (5-3-1) Coach: O.E. Neale 9/24 hW 9-0 Roanoke College 10/04 hL 21-39 UNC 10/11 aL 0-40 Vanderbilt 10/18 nW2 7-6 William & Mary 10/25 aW 20-19 Davidson 11/01 aT 0-0 W&L 11/08 hW 34-13 Virginia 11/15 nL4 7-13 Maryland 11/27 nW1 24-0 VMI VT 122-130 1931 (3-4-2) Coach: O.E. Neale 9/26 hW 33-0 King College 10/03 aL 0-40 Georgia 10/10 hW 18-6 Davidson 10/17 nT2 6-6 William & Mary 10/24 aL 6-20 Kentucky 10/31 hL 0-20 Maryland 11/07 nL1 0-6 W&L 11/14 aT 0-0 Virginia 11/26 nW1 13-6 VMI VT 76-104 1932 (8-1) Coach: Henry B. Redd 9/24 hW 32-7 Roanoke College 10/01 aW 7-6 Georgia 10/08 aW 23-0 Maryland 10/15 nW2 7-0 William & Mary 10/22 hW 7-0 Kentucky 10/29 aW 32-6 W&L 11/05 aL 6-9 Alabama 11/12 hW 13-0 Virginia 11/24 nW1 26-0 VMI VT 153-28 1933 (4-3-3) Coach: Henry B. Redd 9/23 hW 7-0 Roanoke College 9/30 aL 0-27 Tennessee 10/07 nW4 14-0 Maryland 10/14 nW2 13-7 William & Mary 10/21 aW 7-0 Richmond 10/28 hL 0-12 South Carolina 11/04 hT 7-7 W&L 11/11 aL 0-27 Alabama 11/18 aT 6-6 Virginia 11/30 nT1 0-0 VMI VT 54-86 1934 (5-5) Coach: Henry B. Redd 9/22 hW 21-0 Roanoke College 9/29 aL 0-34 Temple 10/06 hL 13-20 Florida 10/13 nW2 6-0 William & Mary 10/20 nL4 9-14 Maryland 10/27 aL 7-13 W&L 11/03 aL 0-20 South Carolina 11/10 nW21 7-6 N.C. State 11/17 hW 19-6 Virginia 11/29 nW1 13-0 VMI VT 95-113 1935 (4-3-2) Coach: Henry B. Redd 9/21 hW 7-0 Roanoke College 9/28 hL 7-28 Clemson 10/05 nL23 0-7 Maryland 10/12 nT2 0-0 William & Mary 10/26 nW6 15-0 W&L 11/02 hW 27-0 South Carolina 11/09 nL21 0-6 N.C. State 11/16 aT 0-0 Virginia 11/28 nW1 12-6 VMI VT 68-47
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1936 (5-5) Coach: Henry B. Redd 9/17 hW 16-7 Roanoke College 9/26 aL 0-20 Clemson 10/03 nL1 0-6 Maryland 10/10 nW2 14-0 William & Mary 10/17 aL 0-14 South Carolina 10/24 aL 0-13 N.C. State 10/31 hW 20-7 Richmond 11/07 aL 0-27 W&L 11/14 hW 7-6 Virginia 11/26 nW1 6-0 VMI VT 63-100 1937 (5-5) Coach: Henry B. Redd 9/18 hW 27-7 Roanoke College 9/25 nL15 0-25 Duke 10/02 aL 0-27 Tennessee 10/09 nL2 0-12 William & Mary 10/16 aL 7-13 N.C. State 10/23 hW 19-7 W&L 10/30 hW 31-0 Hampden-Sydney 11/06 aL 7-12 Richmond 11/13 aW 14-7 Virginia 11/25 nW1 12-6 VMI VT 117-116 1938 (3-5-2) Coach: Henry B. Redd 9/17 hW 33-0 Emory & Henry 9/24 nL15 0-18 Duke 10/01 aL 0-39 Army 10/08 nW2 27-0 William & Mary 10/15 hL 6-14 Virginia 10/22 aL 0-6 W&L 10/29 hW 7-0 N.C. State 11/05 aL 0-7 UNC 11/11 aT 0-0 Richmond 11/24 nT1 2-2 VMI VT 75-86 1939 (4-5-1) Coach: Henry B. Redd 9/23 hW 26-0 Randolph-Macon 9/30 aL 0-20 Marshall 10/07 nL4 6-13 UNC 10/14 nT2 6-6 William & Mary 10/21 hW 28-0 Centre 10/28 nL3 0-6 W&L 11/04 hW 20-7 Furman 11/11 aL 0-13 Richmond 11/18 aW 13-0 Virginia 11/30 nL1 7-19 VMI VT 106-84
1940s 1940 (5-5) Coach: Henry B. Redd 9/21 hW 34-12 Catawba 9/28 aL 7-13 Marshall 10/05 hL 7-13 Richmond 10/12 nL2 13-20 William & Mary 10/19 aL 4-46 Georgetown 10/26 nW3 21-0 W&L 11/02 nW4 6-0 Virginia 11/09 hW 38-21 Furman 11/16 aW 10-6 Centre 11/21 nL1 0-14 VMI VT 140-145 1941 (6-4) Coach: James R. Kitts 9/20 hW 22-2 Catawba 9/27 nL17 14-37 Kentucky 10/04 hW 3-0 Georgetown 10/11 nL2 7-16 William & Mary 10/18 aW 16-0 Davidson
10/25 nW3 13-3 W&L 11/01 nL4 0-34 Virginia 11/08 nW5 14-13 N.C. State 11/20 nL3 10-15 VMI 11/29 hW 13-0 Richmond VT 112-120 1942 (7-2-1) Coaches: S.D. Tilson/H.M. McEver 9/19 hW 28-14 Catawba 9/26 aW 7-6 Furman 10/03 hL 7-21 William & Mary 10/10 hW 16-0 Davidson 10/17 nT1 21-21 Kentucky 10/24 nW3 19-6 W&L 10/31 nW4 20-14 Virginia 11/07 aW 16-7 Richmond 11/14 aL 7-19 Army 11/26 nW1 20-6 VMI VT 161-114 1945 (2-6) Coach: H.M. McEver 10/06 nL1 0-14 UNC 10/13 nL2 0-38 William & Mary 10/20 hW 21-13 Maryland 10/27 nL1 13-31 Virginia 11/03 aL 0-6 N.C. State 11/10 aL 0-35 Clemson 11/17 hW 44-6 Richmond 11/22 nL1 0-7 VMI VT 78-150 1946 (3-4-3) Coach: James R. Kitts 9/28 aT 14-14 UNC 10/05 nT1 21-21 Virginia 10/12 aL 0-49 William & Mary 10/18 aL 0-6 Maryland 10/26 hW 14-6 N.C. State 11/02 hL 7-14 Clemson 11/09 nW3 13-7 W&L 11/16 aT 7-7 Richmond 11/28 nW1 20-7 VMI VT 96-131 Sun Bowl (Jan. 1, 1947 at El Paso, Texas) nL 6- 18 Cincinnati 1947 (4-5) Coach: James R. Kitts 9/27 hW 20-6 Furman 10/04 nL1 7-41 Virginia 10/11 nL2 7-21 William & Mary 10/18 aL 0-40 Army 10/25 hL 19-21 Maryland 10/31 aW 42-6 G-W 11/08 nW3 27-14 W&L 11/15 hW 26-14 Richmond 11/27 nL1 14-28 VMI VT 162-191 1948 (0-8-1) Coach: Robert C. McNeish 9/25 hL 0-13 G-W 10/02 nL1 0-28 Virginia 10/09 nL18 0-28 Maryland 10/16 hL 0-30 William & Mary 10/23 nL1 0-7 Duke 10/30 aL 7-49 Army 11/06 nL3 7-14 W&L 11/13 aT 7-7 Richmond 11/25 nL1 7-33 VMI VT 28-209 1949 (1-7-2) Coach: Robert C. McNeish 9/17 nL22 14-33 Quantico 9/24 hL 7-34 Maryland 10/01 aL 13-39 William & Mary
10/08 nL1 0-26 Virginia 10/15 hL 14-24 G-W 10/22 aL 7-55 Duke 10/29 nL4 13-14 N.C. State 11/05 nT3 6-6 W&L 11/12 aW 28-13 Richmond 11/24 nT1 28-28 VMI VT 130-272
1950s 1950 (0-10) Coaches: Robert C. McNeish/ Allan M. Learned 9/30 hL 21-61 Quantico 10/07 nL1 6-45 Virginia 10/13 aL 7-42 G-W 10/21 hL 0-54 William & Mary 10/28 aL 6-34 N.C. State 11/04 aL 7-25 W&L 11/11 hL 12-32 Richmond 11/18 nL5 6-47 Duke 11/23 nL1 0-27 VMI 12/02 aL 7-63 Maryland VT 72-430 1951 (2-8) Coach: Frank O. Moseley 9/15 nW6 18-12 Marshall 9/29 hL 20-32 Davidson 10/06 nL1 0-33 Virginia 10/12 nL22 13-38 G-W 10/20 nL4 6-55 Duke 10/27 hL 14-19 N.C. State 11/03 nL2 0-60 W&L 11/10 aL 7-28 William & Mary 11/17 hW 20-14 Richmond 11/22 nL1 7-20 VMI VT 105-311 1952 (5-6) Coach: Frank O. Moseley 9/13 nW6 19-14 Marshall 9/20 aW 27-14 Davidson 9/27 aW 14-7 The Citadel 10/04 nL1 0-42 Virginia 10/11 aL 0-33 Alabama 10/18 hL 0-6 G-W 10/25 aL 27-34 W&L 11/01 aW 20-2 Richmond 11/08 hL 15-35 William & Mary 11/15 aL 7-27 West Virginia 11/27 nW1 26-7 VMI VT 155-221 1953 (5-5) Coach: Frank O. Moseley 9/19 nW6 7-0 Marshall 9/26 aW 20-6 Virginia 10/03 aL 13-20 Rutgers 10/10 hW 21-7 Richmond 10/17 aL 7-13 William & Mary 10/24 hW 32-12 W&L 10/30 nW1 22-0 The Citadel 11/07 nL6 7-12 West Virginia 11/13 aL 0-26 Miami (Fla.) 11/26 nL1 13-28 VMI VT 142-124 1954 (8-0-1) Coach: Frank O. Moseley 9/18 hW 30-21 N.C. State 9/25 nW2 32-0 Wake Forest 10/02 aW 18-7 Clemson 10/16 aW 19-12 Richmond 10/23 nW1 6-0 Virginia 10/30 hT 7-7 William & Mary 11/05 aW 20-13 G-W 11/13 hW 20-6 Waynesburg 11/25 nW1 46-9 VMI VT 198-75
1955 (6-3-1) Coach: Frank O. Moseley 9/17 aL 0-13 Wake Forest 9/24 aW 33-0 Pennsylvania 10/01 aW 14-7 William & Mary 10/08 aW 24-20 Florida State 10/15 hT 7-7 Richmond 10/22 nW1 17-13 Virginia 10/29 hL 7-13 G-W 11/05 nL1 16-21 Clemson 11/12 nW6 34-26 N.C. State 11/24 nW1 39-13 VMI VT 191-133 1956 (7-2-1) Coach: Frank O. Moseley 9/15 nW6 37-2 East Carolina 9/22 aL 14-21 Tulane 9/29 nW4 35-6 N.C. State 10/06 aW 20-7 Florida State 10/13 hW 34-7 William & Mary 10/20 aW 46-14 Richmond 10/27 nW1 14-7 Virginia 11/03 aL 6-21 Clemson 11/10 hT 13-13 Wake Forest 11/22 nW1 45-0 VMI VT 264-98 1957 (4-6) Coach: Frank O. Moseley 9/20 aW 14-13 Tulane 9/28 aL 0-14 West Virginia 10/05 aL 7-13 William & Mary 10/12 hW 21-14 Villanova 10/19 nL2 7-38 Virginia 10/26 aL 7-20 Florida State 11/02 hW 42-7 Richmond 11/09 aW 10-3 Wake Forest 11/16 nL1 0-12 N.C. State 11/28 nL1 6-14 VMI VT 114-148 1958 (5-4-1) Coach: Frank O. Moseley 9/20 nW1 28-12 West Texas State 9/27 nL4 6-13 Wake Forest 10/04 hW 27-15 William & Mary 10/11 nW1 22-13 Virginia 10/18 aL 0-28 Florida State 10/25 nL2 20-21 West Virginia 11/01 aT 14-14 N.C. State 11/08 hW 27-23 Richmond 11/15 aL 0-41 Southern Miss 11/27 nW1 21-16 VMI VT 165-196 1959 (6-4) Coach: Frank O. Moseley 9/19 nL4 13-15 N.C. State 9/26 aL 18-27 Wake Forest 10/03 nW1 20-14 William & Mary 10/10 hL 6-7 Florida State 10/17 nW2 40-14 Virginia 10/24 aW 24-14 Villanova 10/31 hW 51-29 Richmond 11/07 aW 26-21 West Texas State 11/14 aW 12-0 West Virginia 11/26 nL1 12-37 VMI VT 222-178
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1961 (4-5) Coach: Jerry Claiborne 9/16 nW1 20-6 William & Mary 10/07 aL 0-28 West Virginia 10/14 aL 14-27 Tulane 10/21 nW1 20-0 Virginia 10/28 hW 10-7 Florida State 11/04 aL 0-11 Richmond 11/11 aL 15-24 Wake Forest 11/17 hW 14-3 G-W 11/23 nL1 0-6 VMI VT 93-112 1962 (5-5) Coach: Jerry Claiborne 9/15 aL 0-3 William & Mary 9/22 nW1 15-14 G-W 9/29 nL2 0-14 West Virginia 10/06 nW1 20-15 Virginia 10/13 hW 13-7 Richmond 10/20 aL 12-20 Army 10/27 aL 7-20 Florida State 11/03 aW 24-22 Tulane 11/10 hW 37-8 Wake Forest 11/22 nL1 9-14 VMI VT 137-137 1963 (8-2) Coach: Jerry Claiborne 9/21 aL 14-33 Kentucky 9/28 aW 27-0 Wake Forest 10/05 nW1 10-0 Virginia 10/11 aW 22-8 G-W 10/19 hW 28-13 William & Mary 10/26 aW 31-23 Florida State 11/02 aW 14-13 Richmond 11/09 aL 7-13 N.C. State 11/16 aW 28-3 West Virginia 11/28 nW1 35-20 VMI VT 216-126 1964 (6-4) Coach: Jerry Claiborne 9/19 aW 18-14 Tampa 9/26 nL1 21-38 Wake Forest 10/03 aL 17-20 Virginia 10/10 hW 33-0 G-W 10/17 hL 10-23 West Virginia 10/24 hW 20-11 Florida State 10/31 aW 27-20 William & Mary 11/07 hW 28-19 N.C. State 11/14 aL 15-20 Syracuse 11/26 nW1 35-13 VMI VT 224-178 1965 (7-3) Coach: Jerry Claiborne 9/18 nW1 12-3 Wake Forest 9/25 aW 25-7 Richmond 10/02 hW 9-7 William & Mary 10/09 aW 17-12 G-W 10/16 aL 10-21 Vanderbilt 10/23 hW 22-14 Virginia 10/30 aL 6-7 Florida State 11/06 aL 22-31 West Virginia 11/13 hW 21-19 Villanova 11/25 nW1 44-13 VMI VT 188-134 1966 (8-2-1) Coach: Jerry Claiborne 9/17 aL 0-13 Tulane 9/24 hW 49-0 G-W 10/01 hT 13-13 West Virginia 10/08 aW 7-0 Kentucky 10/15 nW2 21-6 Vanderbilt 10/22 aW 24-7 Virginia 10/29 hW 23-21 Florida State
11/05 aW 11-0 Wake Forest 11/12 aW 20-18 William & Mary 11/24 nW1 70-12 VMI VT 238-90 Liberty Bowl (Dec. 10, 1966 at Memphis, Tenn.) nL 7-14 Miami (Fla.) 1967 (7-3) Coach: Jerry Claiborne 9/16 aW 13-3 Tampa 9/23 hW 31-7 William & Mary 9/30 aW 15-3 Kansas State 10/07 hW 3-0 Villanova 10/14 aW 24-14 Kentucky 10/21 hW 45-14 Richmond 10/28 aW 20-7 West Virginia 11/04 hL 7-14 Miami (Fla.) 11/11 aL 15-38 Florida State 11/23 nL1 10-12 VMI VT 183-112 1968 (7-4) Coach: Jerry Claiborne 9/21 nL14 7-14 Alabama 9/28 aW 12-0 William & Mary 10/05 hL 19-34 Kansas State 10/12 hW 7-6 Wake Forest 10/18 aL 8-13 Miami (Fla.) 10/26 hW 27-12 West Virginia 11/02 aW 40-22 Florida State 11/09 hW 31-18 Richmond 11/16 aW 17-6 South Carolina 11/28 nW1 55-6 VMI VT 223-131 Liberty Bowl (Dec. 14, 1968 at Memphis, Tenn.) nL 17-34 Mississippi 1969 (4-5-1) Coach: Jerry Claiborne 9/20 hL 13-17 Alabama 9/27 aL 10-16 Wake Forest 10/04 aL 10-17 Richmond 10/11 hL 6-7 Kentucky 10/18 hL 16-17 South Carolina 10/25 aW 21-7 Buffalo 11/01 nW1 48-7 William & Mary 11/08 hT 10-10 Florida State 11/15 nW4 48-12 Duke 11/27 nW1 52-0 VMI VT 234-110
1970s 1970 (5-6) Coach: Jerry Claiborne 9/12 hL 0-7 Virginia 9/19 nL14 18-51 Alabama 9/26 hL 20-21 Memphis State 10/03 aL 7-24 South Carolina 10/10 aL 9-28 Wake Forest 10/17 hW 17-14 Tulsa 10/24 hW 31-14 Buffalo 10/31 aW 35-14 William & Mary 11/07 hW 34-7 Villanova 11/14 aL 8-34 Florida State 11/21 nW1 20-14 VMI VT 199-228 1971 (4-7) Coach: Charlie Coffey 9/18 hL VT 9-20 Wake Forest 9/25 aL 16-24 Okla. State 10/02 hL 3-17 Florida State 10/09 aL 39-46 Tulsa 10/16 hW 41-30 William & Mary 10/23 hW 37-29 Ohio Univ. 10/30 aL 27-33 Kentucky 11/06 aW 6-0 Virginia 11/13 aL 29-56 Houston
11/20 hL 8-17 Southern Miss 11/27 nW1 34-0 VMI VT 249-272 1972 (6-4-1) Coach: Charlie Coffey 9/16 aL 20-24 Virginia 9/23 aL 15-27 Florida State 9/30 hW 13-10 SMU 10/07 hT 27-27 Houston 10/14 hW 34-32 Okla. State 10/21 aW 53-21 Ohio Univ. 10/28 nL2 16-17 William & Mary 11/04 hW 27-14 Southern Miss 11/11 hW 45-20 South Carolina 11/18 aL 13-52 Alabama 11/25 aW 44-9 Wake Forest VT 307-253 1973 (2-9) Coach: Charlie Coffey 9/08 hL 24-31 William & Mary 9/15 aL 26-31 Kentucky 9/22 aL 10-24 West Virginia 9/29 aL 6-37 SMU 10/06 hL 24-27 South Carolina 10/12 aL 27-54 Houston 10/20 hW 27-15 Virginia 10/27 aL 6-77 Alabama 11/03 aL 16-49 Memphis State 11/10 hW 36-13 Florida State 11/17 hL 21-22 VMI VT 223-380 1974 (4-7) Coach: Jimmy Sharpe 9/14 hL 7-38 Kentucky 9/21 aL 25-28 SMU 9/28 hL 12-49 Houston 10/05 nL2 17-22 VMI 10/12 aW 31-17 South Carolina 10/19 aL 27-28 Virginia 10/26 hW 41-7 Richmond 11/01 aL 7-14 Miami (Fla.) 11/09 aW 34-15 William & Mary 11/16 aW 56-21 Florida State 11/23 hL 21-22 West Virginia VT 278-261 1975 (8-3) Coach: Jimmy Sharpe 9/13 aL 8-27 Kentucky 9/20 aL 11-17 Kent State 9/27 hW 21-9 Richmond 10/04 aW 23-16 Auburn 10/11 hW 13-10 Florida State 10/18 hW 24-17 Virginia 10/25 aL 7-10 West Virginia 11/01 nW4 24-7 William & Mary 11/08 aW 34-28 Houston 11/15 hW 33-0 VMI 11/22 hW 40-10 Wake Forest VT 238-151 1976 (6-5) Coach: Jimmy Sharpe 9/04 aW 23-6 Wake Forest 9/11 aL 0-19 Texas A&M 9/18 hW 16-7 Southern Miss 10/02 hL 15-27 William & Mary 10/09 nW2 37-7 VMI 10/16 aW 14-10 Virginia 10/23 hW 42-14 Kent State 10/30 hW 24-7 West Virginia 11/06 hL 31-35 Tulsa 11/13 aL 0-16 Richmond 11/20 aL 21-28 Florida State VT 223-176 1977 (3-7-1) Coach: Jimmy Sharpe 9/17 hL VT 6-27 Texas A&M
9/24 aL 20-21 Memphis State 10/01 hL 13-31 Clemson 10/08 nW2 17-8 William & Mary 10/15 hT 14-14 Virginia 10/22 aL 14-17 Richmond 10/29 aL 0-32 Kentucky 11/05 hL 21-23 Florida State 11/12 aL 14-20 West Virginia 11/19 hW 28-10 Wake Forest 11/26 hW 27-7 VMI VT 174-210 1978 (4-7) Coach: Bill Dooley 9/09 hL 33-35 Tulsa 9/16 aW 28-6 Wake Forest 9/23 hL 7-18 Auburn 9/30 hW 22-19 William & Mary 10/07 aL 7-38 Clemson 10/14 hW 16-3 West Virginia 10/21 aL 7-17 Virginia 10/28 aL 0-35 Alabama 11/04 hL 0-28 Kentucky 11/11 aL 14-24 Florida State 11/18 hW 28-2 VMI VT 162-225 1979 (5-6) Coach: Bill Dooley 9/08 aW 15-14 Louisville 9/15 hW 41-32 Appalachian St. 9/22 hW 35-14 William & Mary 9/29 hL 10-17 Florida State 10/06 hL 14-19 Wake Forest 10/13 hL 0-21 Clemson 10/20 hW 34-0 Richmond 10/27 aL 7-31 Alabama 11/03 aL 23-34 West Virginia 11/10 aL 18-20 Virginia 11/17 hW 27-20 VMI VT 224-222
1980s 1980 (8-4) Coach: Bill Dooley 9/06 aW 16-7 Wake Forest 9/13 hW 35-7 East Tenn. St. 9/20 hW 7-3 William & Mary 9/27 hW 38-6 James Madison 10/04 aL 10-13 Clemson 10/11 hW 34-7 Rhode Island 10/18 hW 30-0 Virginia 10/25 aL 7-18 Richmond 11/01 hW 34-11 West Virginia 11/08 aL 7-31 Florida State 11/15 nW4 21-6 VMI VT 239-109 Peach Bowl (Jan. 2, 1981 at Atlanta, Ga.) nL 10-20 Miami (Fla.) 1981 (7-4) Coach: Bill Dooley 9/12 hW 28-12 Richmond 9/19 hW 47-3 William & Mary 9/26 hW 30-14 Wake Forest 10/03 hW 17-13 Memphis State 10/10 aL 7-14 Duke 10/17 aL 6-27 West Virginia 10/24 hW 34-12 Appalachian St. 10/31 aW 29-3 Kentucky 11/14 aL 14-21 Miami (Fla.) 11/21 hL 0-6 VMI 11/28 aW 20-3 Virginia VT 232-128 1982 (7-4) Coach: Bill Dooley 9/04 aW 20-9 Richmond 9/18 hL 8-14 Miami (Fla.) 9/25 hW 47-3 William & Mary
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1960 (6-4) Coach: Frank O. Moseley 9/17 aL 14-29 N.C. State 9/24 nW2 15-0 West Virginia 10/01 aL 7-13 Clemson 10/08 hW 22-13 Wake Forest 10/15 aW 27-0 William & Mary 10/22 nW1 40-6 Virginia 10/29 aW 20-0 Richmond 11/05 hL 7-9 Davidson
11/11 aL 8-21 G-W 11/24 nW1 13-12 VMI VT 173-103
Year-by-year scores & results 10/02 hL 10-13 Wake Forest 10/09 aW 22-21 Duke 10/16 hL 6-16 West Virginia 10/23 hW 34-0 Appalachian St. 10/30 hW 29-3 Kentucky 11/13 aL 0-45 Vanderbilt 11/20 nW4 14-3 VMI 11/25 hW 21-14 Virginia VT 211-141 1983 (9-2) Coach: Bill Dooley 9/10 hL 6-13 Wake Forest 9/17 aW 17-10 Memphis State 9/24 hW 28-0 VMI 10/01 hW 31-0 Louisville 10/08 hW 27-14 Duke 10/15 aL 0-13 West Virginia 10/22 hW 38-0 Richmond 10/29 hW 59-21 William & Mary 11/05 aW 26-10 Tulane 11/12 hW 21-10 Vanderbilt 11/19 aW 48-0 Virginia VT 301-91 1984 (8-4) Coach: Bill Dooley 9/08 aW 21-20 Wake Forest 9/15 hL 7-14 West Virginia 9/22 hW 21-13 Richmond 9/29 hL 23-26 Virginia 10/06 nW4 54-7 VMI 10/13 hW 27-0 Duke 10/20 hW 38-14 William & Mary 10/27 aW 9-7 Temple 11/03 hW 13-6 Tulane 11/10 aL 10-17 Clemson 11/17 aW 23-3 Vanderbilt VT 246-127 Independence Bowl (Dec. 15, 1984 at Shreveport, La.) nL 7-23 Air Force 1985 (6-5) Coach: Bill Dooley 8/31 aL 14-31 Cincinnati 9/07 hL 14-24 Richmond 9/14 hL 17-20 Clemson 9/28 hW 24-14 Syracuse 10/05 aL 9-24 West Virginia 10/12 hW 40-10 William & Mary 10/19 aW 28-10 Virginia 10/26 aL 18-35 Florida 11/02 hW 31-10 Memphis State 11/09 hW 41-17 Louisville 11/16 aW 38-24 Vanderbilt VT 274-219
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1986 (10-1-1)* Coach: Bill Dooley 9/06 hL 20-24 Cincinnati 9/13 aW 20-14 Clemson 9/20 aW 26-17 Syracuse 9/27 hW 37-10 East Tenn. St. 10/04 hW 13-7 West Virginia 10/11 hT 27-27 South Carolina 10/18 Fn4 13-29 Temple 10/25 hW 42-10 Virginia 11/01 hW 17-15 Kentucky 11/08 aW 17-10 Richmond 11/15 hW 29-21 Vanderbilt VT 261-184 New Peach Bowl (Dec. 31, 1986 at Atlanta, Ga.) nW 25-24 N.C. State *Temple forfeited game because of an ineligible player.
1987 (2-9) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/12 hL 10-22 Clemson 9/19 aL 13-14 Virginia 9/26 hL 21-35 Syracuse 10/03 hW 31-11 Navy 10/10 aL 10-40 South Carolina 10/17 hL 23-32 East Carolina 10/24 aL 38-57 Tulane 10/31 aL 7-14 Kentucky 11/07 aL 16-28 West Virginia 11/14 aL 13-27 Miami (Fla.) 11/21 hW 21-20 Cincinnati VT 203-300
1992 (2-8-1) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/05 hW 49-20 James Madison 9/12 aL 27-30 East Carolina 9/19 aW 26-7 Temple 9/26 hL 7-16 West Virginia 10/10 aL 17-21 Louisville 10/17 hT 13-13 N.C. State 10/24 hL 23-43 Miami (Fla.) 10/31 aL 49-50 Rutgers 11/07 aL 9-28 Syracuse 11/14 hL 12-13 Southern Miss 11/21 hL 38-41 Virginia VT 270-282
1988 (3-8) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/03 aL 7-40 Clemson 9/10 hW 27-16 East Carolina 9/17 aL 13-35 Southern Miss 9/24 aL 0-35 Syracuse 10/01 hL 10-22 West Virginia 10/08 hL 24-26 South Carolina 10/15 aW 41-14 Cincinnati 10/29 hL 10-16 Virginia 11/05 aL 3-13 Louisville 11/12 aL 14-41 Florida State 11/19 hW 27-6 James Madison VT 176-264
1993 (9-3) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/04 hW 33-16 Bowling Green 9/11 aW 63-21 Pittsburgh 9/18 aL 2-21 Miami (Fla.) 9/25 hW 55-28 Maryland 10/02 aL 13-14 West Virginia 10/16 hW 55-7 Temple 10/23 hW 49-42 Rutgers 10/30 hW 31-12 East Carolina 11/06 aL 34-48 Boston College 11/13 hW 45-24 Syracuse 11/20 aW 20-17 Virginia VT 400-250 Independence Bowl (Dec. 31, 1993 at Shreveport, La.) nW 45-20 Indiana
1989 (6-4-1) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/02 hW 29-3 Akron 9/09 aT 17-17 South Carolina 9/16 hL 7-27 Clemson 9/23 hW 23-0 Temple 10/07 aW 12-10 West Virginia 10/14 hL 7-41 Florida State 10/21 aL 10-14 East Carolina 10/28 hW 30-13 Tulane 11/04 hW 18-0 Vanderbilt 11/11 aL 25-32 Virginia 11/18 aW 25-23 N.C. State VT 203-180
1990s 1990 (6-5) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/01 aL 13-20 Maryland 9/08 hW 21-7 Bowling Green 9/15 aW 24-23 East Carolina 9/22 hL 24-35 South Carolina 9/29 aL 28-39 Florida State 10/06 hW 26-21 West Virginia 10/20 aL 28-31 Temple 10/27 hW 20-16 Southern Miss 11/03 hW 20-16 N.C. State 11/10 aL 3-6 Georgia Tech 11/24 hW 38-13 Virginia VT 245-227 1991 (5-6) Coach: Frank Beamer 8/31 hW 41-12 James Madison 9/07 aL 0-7 N.C. State 9/21 aL 21-28 South Carolina 9/28 aL 17-27 Oklahoma 10/05 aW 20-14 West Virginia 10/12 nL20 20-33 Florida State 10/19 hW 56-9 Cincinnati 10/26 hW 41-13 Louisville 11/09 hW 42-24 Akron 11/16 hL 17-24 East Carolina 11/23 aL 0-38 Virginia VT 275-229
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1994 (8-4) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/03 hW 34-7 Arkansas State 9/10 aW 24-14 Southern Miss 9/17 aW 12-7 Boston College 9/22 hW 34-6 West Virginia 10/01 aL 20-28 Syracuse 10/08 hW 41-13 Temple 10/15 aW 27-20 East Carolina 10/22 hW 45-7 Pittsburgh 10/29 aL 3-24 Miami (Fla.) 11/12 hW 41-34 Rutgers 11/19 hL 23-42 Virginia VT 304-202 Gator Bowl (Dec. 30, 1994 at Gainesville, Fla.) nL 23-45 Tennessee 1995 (10-2) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/07 hL 14-20 Boston College 9/16 hL 0-16 Cincinnati 9/23 hW 13-7 Miami (Fla.) 9/30 aW 26-16 Pittsburgh 10/07 aW 14-0 Navy 10/14 hW 77-27 Akron 10/21 aW 45-17 Rutgers 10/28 aW 27-0 West Virginia 11/04 hW 31-7 Syracuse 11/11 nW18 38-16 Temple 11/18 aW 36-29 Virginia VT 321-155 Sugar Bowl (Dec. 31, 1995 at New Orleans, La.) nW 28-10 Texas 1996 (10-2) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/07 aW 21-18 Akron 9/14 aW 45-7 Boston College 9/21 hW 30-14 Rutgers 9/28 aL 21-52 Syracuse 10/12 hW 38-0 Temple 10/26 hW 34-17 Pittsburgh 11/02 hW 47-16 SW Louisiana
11/09 hW 35-14 East Carolina 11/16 aW 21-7 Miami (Fla.) 11/23 hW 31-14 West Virginia 11/29 hW 26-9 Virginia VT 349-168 Orange Bowl (Dec. 31, 1996 at Miami, Fla.) nL 21-41 Nebraska 1997 (7-5) Coach: Frank Beamer 8/30 aW 59-19 Rutgers 9/13 hW 31-3 Syracuse 9/20 aW 23-13 Temple 9/27 hW 50-0 Arkansas State 10/04 hL 17-24 Miami (Ohio) 10/11 hW 17-7 Boston College 10/25 aL 17-30 West Virginia 11/01 hW 37-0 UAB 11/08 hW 27-25 Miami (Fla.) 11/22 aL 23-30 Pittsburgh 11/29 aL 20-34 Virginia VT 321-185 Gator Bowl (Jan. 1, 1998 at Jacksonville, Fla.) nL 3-42 North Carolina 1998 (9-3) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/05 hW 38-3 East Carolina 9/12 aW 37-0 Clemson 9/19 aW 27-20 Miami (Fla.) (OT) 9/26 hW 27-7 Pittsburgh 10/08 aW 17-0 Boston College 10/17 hL 24-28 Temple 10/24 aW 41-0 UAB 10/31 hW 27-13 West Virginia 11/14 aL 26-28 Syracuse 11/21 hW 47-7 Rutgers 11/28 hL 32-36 Virginia VT 343-142 Music City Bowl (Dec. 29, 1998 at Nashville, Tenn.) nW 38-7 Alabama 1999 (11-1) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/04 hW 47-0 James Madison 9/11 hW 31-10 UAB 9/23 hW 31-11 Clemson 10/02 aW 31-7 Virginia 10/09 aW 58-20 Rutgers 10/16 hW 62-0 Syracuse 10/30 aW 30-17 Pittsburgh 11/06 aW 22-20 West Virginia 11/13 hW 43-10 Miami (Fla.) 11/20 aW 62-7 Temple 11/26 hW 38-14 Boston College VT 455-116 Sugar Bowl (Jan. 4, 2000 at New Orleans, La.) nL 29-46 Florida State
2000s 2000 (11-1) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/02 hW 52-23 Akron 9/07 aW 45-28 East Carolina 9/16 hW 49-0 Rutgers 9/30 aW 48-34 Boston College 10/07 hW 35-13 Temple 10/12 hW 48-20 West Virginia 10/21 aW 22-14 Syracuse 10/28 hW 37-34 Pittsburgh 11/04 aL 21-41 Miami 11/11 aW 44-21 UCF
11/25 hW 42-21 Virginia VT 443-249 Gator Bowl (January 1, 2001 at Jacksonville, Fla.) nW 41-20 Clemson 2001 (8-4) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/01 hW 52-10 Connecticut 9/08 hW 31-0 Western Michigan 9/22 aW 50-0 Rutgers 9/29 hW 46-14 UCF 10/06 aW 35-0 West Virginia 10/13 hW 34-20 Boston College 10/27 hL 14-22 Syracuse 11/03 aL 7-38 Pittsburgh 11/10 aW 35-0 Temple 11/17 aW 31-17 Virginia 12/01 hL 24-26 Miami VT 359-147 Gator Bowl (Jan. 1, 2002 at Jacksonville, Fla.) nL 17-30 Florida State 2002 (10-4) Coach: Frank Beamer 8/25 hW 63-7 Arkansas State 9/01 hW 26-8 LSU 9/12 hW 47-21 Marshall 9/21 aW 13-3 Texas A&M 9/28 aW 30-0 Western Michigan 10/10 aW 28-23 Boston College 10/19 hW 35-14 Rutgers 10/26 hW 20-10 Temple 11/02 hL 21-28 Pittsburgh 11/09 aL 42-50 Syracuse (3OT) 11/20 hL 18-21 West Virginia 11/30 hW 21-9 Virginia 12/07 aL 45-56 Miami San Francisco Bowl (Dec. 31, 2002 at San Francisco, Calif.) nW 20-13 Air Force VT 429-263 2003 (8-5) Coach: Frank Beamer 8/31 hW 49-28 UCF 9/06 hW 43-0 James Madison 9/18 hW 35-19 Texas A&M 9/27 hW 47-13 Connecticut 10/04 aW 48-22 Rutgers 10/11 hW 51-7 Syracuse 10/22 aL 7-28 West Virginia 11/01 hW 31-7 Miami 11/08 aL 28-31 Pittsburgh 11/15 aW 24-23 Temple (OT) 11/22 hL 27-34 Boston College 11/29 aL 21-35 Virginia Insight Bowl (Dec. 26, 2003 at Phoenix, Ariz.) nL 49-52 California VT 460-299 2004 (10-3) Coach: Frank Beamer 8/28 nL24 13-24 Southern Cal 9/11 hW 63-0 Western Michigan 9/18 hW 41-17 Duke 9/25 hL 16-17 N.C. State 10/02 hW 19-13 West Virginia 10/09 aW 17-10 Wake Forest 10/16 hW 62-0 Florida A&M 10/28 aW 34-20 Georgia Tech 11/06 aW 27-24 North Carolina 11/18 hW 55-6 Maryland 11/27 hW 24-10 Virginia 12/04 aW 16-10 Miami Sugar Bowl
(Jan. 3, 2005 at New Orleans, La.) nL 13-16 Auburn VT 400-167 2005 (11-2) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/04 aW 20-16 N.C. State 9/10 aW 45-0 Duke 9/17 hW 45-0 Ohio 9/24 hW 51-7 Georgia Tech 10/01 aW 34-17 West Virginia 10/08 hW 41-14 Marshall 10/20 aW 28-9 Maryland 10/27 hW 30-10 Boston College 11/05 hL 7-27 Miami 11/19 aW 52-14 Virginia 11/26 hW 30-3 North Carolina 12/03 nL25 22-27 Florida State Gator Bowl (Jan. 2, 2006 at Jacksonville, Fla.) nW 35-24 Louisville VT 440-168 2006 (10-3) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/02 hW 38-0 Northeastern 9/09 aW 35-10 North Carolina 9/16 hW 36-0 Duke 9/23 hW 29-13 Cincinnati 9/30 hL 27-38 Georgia Tech 10/12 aL 3-22 Boston College 10/21 hW 36-6 Southern Miss 10/26 hW 24-7 Clemson 11/04 aW 17-10 Miami 11/11 hW 23-0 Kent State 11/18 aW 27-6 Wake Forest 11/25 hW 17-0 Virginia Chick-fil-A Bowl (Dec. 30, 2006 at Atlanta, Ga.) nL 24-31 Georgia VT 336-143 2007 (11-3) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/01 hW 17-7 East Carolina 9/08 aL 7-48 LSU 9/15 hW 28-7 Ohio 9/22 hW 44-3 William & Mary
9/29 hW 17-10 North Carolina 10/06 aW 41-23 Clemson 10/13 aW 43-14 Duke 10/25 hL 10-14 Boston College 11/01 aW 27-3 Georgia Tech 11/10 hW 40-21 Florida State 11/17 hW 44-14 Miami 11/24 aW 33-21 Virginia 12/01 nW25 30-16 Boston College Orange Bowl (Jan. 3, 2008 at Miami, Fla.) nL 21-24 Kansas VT 402-225 2008 (10-4) Coach: Frank Beamer 8/30 nL9 22-27 East Carolina 9/06 hW 24-7 Furman 9/13 hW 20-17 Georgia Tech 9/20 aW 20-17 North Carolina 9/27 aW 35-30 Nebraska 10/04 hW 27-13 Western Kentucky 10/18 aL 23-28 Boston College 10/25 aL 20-30 Florida State 11/06 hW 23-13 Maryland 11/13 aL 14-16 Miami 11/22 hW 14-3 Duke 11/29 hW 17-14 Virginia 12/06 nW26 30-12 Boston College Orange Bowl (Jan. 1, 2009 at Miami, Fla.) nW 20-7 Cincinnati VT 309-234 2009 (10-3) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/05 nL26 24-34 Alabama 9/12 hW 52-10 Marshall 9/19 hW 16-15 Nebraska 9/26 hW 31-7 Miami 10/03 aW 34-26 Duke 10/10 hW 48-14 Boston College 10/17 aL 23-28 Georgia Tech 10/29 hL 17-20 North Carolina 11/05 aW 16-3 East Carolina 11/14 aW 36-9 Maryland 11/21 hW 38-10 NC State 11/28 aW 42-13 Virginia
Chick-fil-A Bowl (Dec. 31, 2009 at Atlanta, Ga.) nW 37-14 Tennessee VT 414-203
2010s 2010 (11-3) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/06 nL24 30-33 Boise State 9/11 hL 16-21 James Madison 9/18 hW 49-27 East Carolina 9/25 aW 19-0 Boston College 10/02 aW 41-30 NC State 10/09 hW 45-21 Central Michigan 10/16 hW 52-21 Wake Forest 10/23 hW 44-7 Duke 11/04 hW 28-21 Georgia Tech 11/13 aW 26-10 North Carolina 11/20 aW 31-17 Miami 11/27 hW 37-7 Virginia 12/04 nW9 44-33 Florida State Orange Bowl (Jan. 3, 2011 at Miami Gardens, Fla.) nL 12-40 Stanford VT 474-288 2011 (11-3) Coach: Frank Beamer 9/03 hW 66-13 Appalachian St. 9/10 aW 17-10 East Carolina 9/17 hW 26-7 Arkansas State 9/24 aW 30-10 Marshall 10/01 hL 3-23 Clemson 10/08 hW 38-35 Miami 10/15 aW 38-17 Wake Forest 10/22 hW 30-14 Boston College 10/29 aW 14-10 Duke 11/10 aW 37-26 Georgia Tech 11/17 hW 24-21 North Carolina 11/26 aW 38-0 Virginia 12/03 nL9 10-38 Clemson Sugar Bowl (Jan. 3, 2012 at New Orleans, La.) nL 20-23 Michigan (OT) VT 391-247
Neutral Sites 1. Roanoke 2. Richmond 3. Lynchburg 4. Norfolk 5. Winston-Salem, N.C. 6. Bluefield, W. Va. 7. Bedford 8. Staunton 9. Charlotte, N.C. 10. Danville 11. Knoxville, Tenn. 12. Columbia, S.C. 13. Huntington, W. Va.
14. Birmingham, Ala. 15. Greensboro, N.C. 16. Charleston, W. Va. 17. Louisville, Ky. 18. Washington, D.C. 19. Raleigh, N.C. 20. Orlando, Fla. 21. Portsmouth 22. Alexandria 23. Baltimore, Md. 24. Landover, Md. 25. Jacksonville, Fla. 26. Atlanta, Ga.
Coaching Records (Listed in order of number of victories) Name Years W L T Pct. Years Frank Beamer 25 209 98 2 .680 1987Bill Dooley 9 †64 37 1 .632 1978-86 Jerry Claiborne 10 61 39 2 .608 1961-70 Frank Moseley 10 54 42 4 .560 1951-60 H.B. Redd 9 43 37 8 .534 1932-40 Branch Boco*ck 6 34 14 2 .680 1909-10 1912-15 Ben Cubbage 5 30 12 6 .688 1921-25 Andy Gustafson 4 22 13 1 .625 1926-29 Jimmy Sharpe 4 21 22 1 .489 1974-77 Charles Bernier 3 18 6 1 .740 1917-19 C.P. Miles 2 14 3 2 .737 1905-06 James Kitts 3 13 13 3 .500 1941 1946-47 Charlie Coffey 3 12 20 1 .379 1971-73 A.C. Jones 2 9 4 1 .679 1895-96 H.M. McEver § 2 9 8 1 .528 1942, ’45 O.E. Neale 2 8 7 3 .528 1930-31 C.R. Williams 1 7 2 0 .778 1907 Jack Ingersell 1 7 2 0 .778 1916 A.B. Morrison, Jr. 1 6 1 0 .857 1901 L.W. Reiss 1 6 1 2 .778 1911 C.A. Lueder 1 5 1 0 .833 1903 Charles Firth 1 5 2 0 .714 1897 John C. O’Conner 1 5 3 0 .625 1904 R.M. Brown 1 5 4 0 .556 1908 J.A. Massie 1 4 1 0 .800 1894 James Morrison 1 4 1 0 .800 1899 Stanley Sutton 1 4 6 0 .400 1920 J.L. Ingles 1 3 2 0 .600 1898 R.R. Brown 1 3 2 1 .583 1902 Dr. Davis 1 3 3 1 .500 1900 E.A. Smyth 2 1 3 0 .250 1892-93 Robert McNeish 3 1 25 3 .086 1948-50 † Includes a forfeit by Temple during the 1986 season. § Shared head coaching duties with S.D. Tilson in 1942 when team finished 7-2-1.
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The Hokies vs. All Opponents All-Time Record: 690*-434-46 (1,170 games, 118 seasons)
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Times Series Met Began Air Force 2 1984 Akron 5 1989 Alabama 12 1932 Alabama-Birmingham 3 1997 Alleghany Institute 1 1896 Appalachian State 4 1979 Arkansas State 4 1994 Army 6 1905 Auburn 5 1924
Last Meeting Year Score 2002 20-13 2000 52-23 2009 24-34 1999 31-10 1896 20-0 2011 66-13 2011 26-7 1962 12-20 2004 13-16
W L T 1 1 0 5 0 0 1 11 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 1 5 0 1 3 1
Bellevue Belmont Athletic Club Boise State Boston College Bowling Green Bucknell Buffalo
1 1 1 20 2 1 2
1898 1918 2010 1993 1990 1906 1969
1898 29-0 1918 30-0 2010 30-33 2011 30-14 1993 33-16 1906 0-10 1970 31-14
1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 14 6 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0
California Camp Humphreys Catawba Catholic University Central Florida Central Michigan Centre Chattanooga Cincinnati Citadel Clemson Colgate Connecticut Cornell Cumberland
1 1 3 1 3 1 5 1 9 2 32 2 2 1 1
2003 1918 1940 1922 2000 2010 1920 1927 1946 1952 1900 1927 2001 1915 1905
2003 49-52 1918 33-6 1942 28-14 1922 73-0 2003 49-28 2010 45-21 1940 10-6 1927 13-14 2009 20-7 1953 22-0 2011 10-38 1928 14-35 2003 47-13 1915 0-45 1905 12-0
0 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 1 0 5 4 0 2 0 0 12 19 1 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
Dartmouth Davidson Duke
1 1926 14 1903 19 1937
1926 0-21 1960 7-9 2011 14-10
0 1 0 10 3 1 12 7 0
East Carolina East Tennessee State Emory & Henry
17 1956 2 1980 6 1893
2011 1986 1938
17-10 37-10 33-0
12 5 0 2 0 0 5 1 0
Florida Florida A&M Florida State Furman
2 1 35 5
1934 2004 1955 1939
1985 18-35 2004 62-0 2010 44-33 2008 24-7
0 2 0 1 0 0 12 22 1 5 0 0
Gallaudet George Washington Georgetown Georgia Georgia Tech Guilford
1 19 8 3 9 1
1905 1907 1901 1931 1990 1898
1905 56-0 1966 49-0 1941 3-0 2006 24-31 2011 37-26 1898 17-0
1 0 0 11 8 0 4 4 0 1 2 0 6 3 0 1 0 0
Hampden-Sydney Houston
24 1896 5 1971
1937 1975
31-0 34-28
24 0 0 1 3 1
Indiana
1 1993
1993
45-20
1 0 0
James Madison
7 1980
2010
16-21
6 1 0
2008 1967 1975 1926 1897
2008 1968 2006 1987 1931
21-24 19-34 23-0 7-14 33-0
0 1 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 6 11 2 6 0 0
LSU Louisville Lynchburg College
2 2002 7 1979 1 1925
2007 2006 1925
7-48 35-24 10-0
1 1 0 5 2 0 1 0 0
Marshall Maryland Maryland-Baltimore
11 1913 30 1919 4 1897
2011 2009 1911
30-10 36-9 12-0
9 2 0 15 15 0 2 2 0
history
Kansas Kansas State Kent State Kentucky King College
1 2 3 19 6
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Last Meeting Year Score W L T 1896 52-0 1 0 0 1912 0-10 0 1 0 1985 31-10 3 3 0 2011 38-35 12 17 0 1997 17-24 0 1 0 2012 20-23 0 1 0 1969 17-34 1 1 0 1921 54-7 3 0 0
Nashville 1 1904 Navy 10 1903 Nebraska 3 1996 North Carolina 33 1895 North Carolina (club team) 1 1918 North Carolina State 48 1900 Northeastern 1 2006
1904 32-0 1995 14-0 2009 16-15 2010 26-10 1918 18-7 2010 41-30 2006 38-0
Ohio Oklahoma Oklahoma State
2007 1991 1972
4 1971 1 1991 2 1971
1 0 0 3 7 0 2 1 0 17 10 6 1 0 0 26 18 4 1 0 0
28-7 17-27 34-32
4 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 4 0 0 3 0 0 2 0
Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Princeton Quantico Marines
2 11 3 2
1929 1993 1908 1949
1955 33-0 2003 28-31 1912 0-31 1950 21-61
Randolph-Macon Rhode Island Richmond Roanoke College Roanoke YMCA Rutgers
4 1 51 28 1 14
1893 1980 1897 1894 1895 1920
1939 1980 1986 1937 1895 2003
26-0 34-7 17-10 27-7 16-2 48-22
3 1 0 1 0 0 37 10 4 26 0 2 1 0 0 11 3 0
Saint Albans 9 SMU 3 South Carolina 20 Southern California 1 Southern Mississippi 9 Southwestern Louisiana 1 Stanford 1 Syracuse 17
1893 1972 1905 2004 1958 1996 2011 1964
1903 1974 1991 2004 2006 1996 2011 2003
29-0 25-28 21-28 13-24 36-6 47-16 12-40 51-7
8 1 0 1 2 0 7 11 2 0 1 0 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 8 9 0
Tampa Temple Tennessee Texas Texas A&M Third Corps Area Tulane Tulsa
2 1964 17 1934 8 1896 1 1995 4 1976 1 1923 9 1956 4 1970
1967 2003 2009 1995 2003 1923 1989 1978
13-3 2 0 0 24-23 (OT) 14 3 0 37-14 3 5 0 28-10 1 0 0 35-19 2 2 0 17-21 0 1 0 30-13 5 4 0 33-35 1 3 0
Vanderbilt Villanova Virginia VMI VPI Stars
9 5 93 79 1
1930 1957 1895 1894 1913
1989 1970 2011 1984 1913
18-0 34-7 38-0 54-7 20-12
6 3 0 5 0 0 51 37 5 49 25 5 1 0 0
Wake Forest Washington & Lee Waynesburg West Texas State West Virginia Wesleyan West Virginia Western Kentucky Western Maryland Western Michigan William & Mary
36 48 1 2 1 51 1 2 3 62
1916 1895 1954 1958 1914 1912 2008 1910 2001 1904
2011 1953 1954 1959 1914 2005 2008 1912 2004 2007
38-17 32-12 20-6 26-21 0-13 34-17 27-13 44-0 63-0 44-3
24 11 1 23 20 5 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 22 28 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 40 18 4
2 1911
1916
0-19
0 2 0
Yale
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Tech vs. Teams in the AP Poll VT Date Rank Opponent Rank W/L Score 10/26/46 - N.C. State............12.....hW........14-6 10/18/47 - Army................... 7......hL...... 19-21 10/23/48 - Duke...................16......nL......... 0-7 10/30/48 - Army................... 5......aL........7-49 10/4/52 - Virginia...............16......nL........0-42 10/11/52 - Alabama..............18......aL........0-33 11/07/53 - West Virginia........ 7......nL........7-12 9/29/56 - N.C. State............20.....nW........35-6 11/3/56 15 Clemson..............13......aL........6-21 11/16/57 - N.C. State............19......nL........0-12 11/28/57 - VMI....................17......nL........6-14 10/1/60 - Clemson............... 7......aL........7-13 10/24/64 - Florida State........10.....hW...... 20-11 12/10/66 - Miami.................. 9......nL........7-14 9/21/68 - Alabama............... 7......nL........7-14 10/18/68 - Miami.................12......aL........8-13 11/2/68 - Florida State........18..... aW...... 40-22 9/20/69 - Alabama..............15......hL...... 13-17 11/13/71 - Houston..............18......aL...... 29-56 9/23/72 - Florida State........17......aL...... 15-27 10/14/72 - Oklahoma State.....19.....hW...... 34-32 11/18/72 - Alabama............... 2......aL...... 13-52 10/12/73 - Houston .............14......aL...... 27-54 10/27/73 - Alabama............... 2......aL........6-77 9/11/76 - Texas A&M...........14......aL........0-19 9/17/77 - Texas A&M............ 7......hL........6-27 10/29/77 - Kentucky.............. 7......aL........0-32 11/5/77 - Florida State........15......hL...... 21-23 10/28/78 - Alabama............... 3......aL........0-35 9/29/79 - Florida State........12......hL...... 10-17 10/27/79 - Alabama............... 1......aL........7-31 11/8/80 - Florida State......... 3......aL........7-31 1/2/81 - Miami.................20......nL...... 10-20 11/14/81 - Miami.................12......aL...... 14-21 9/18/82 - Miami.................15......hL........8-14 10/16/82 - West Virginia.......13......hL........6-16 10/15/83 - West Virginia........ 4......aL........0-13 10/26/85 - Florida................. 2......aL...... 18-35 12/31/86 - N.C. State............18.....nW...... 25-24 9/12/87 - Clemson..............10......hL...... 10-22 11/14/87 - Miami.................. 3......aL...... 13-27 9/3/88 10/1/88 10/8/88 11/12/88
VT Date Rank Opponent Rank W/L Score 10/14/89 - Florida State........19......hL........7-41 11/11/89 - Virginia...............18......aL...... 25-32 9/29/90 - Florida State......... 2......aL...... 28-39 11/10/90 - Georgia Tech......... 7......aL......... 3-6 11/24/90 - Virginia ..............17.....hW...... 38-13 9/28/91 - Oklahoma............. 6......aL...... 17-27 10/12/91 - Florida State......... 1......nL...... 20-33 11/16/91 - East Carolina........14......hL...... 17-24 11/23/91 - Virginia...............20......aL........0-38 10/17/92 - N.C. State............21......hT...... 13-13 10/24/92 - Miami.................. 1......hL...... 23-43 11/7/92 - Syracuse.............10......aL........9-28 9/18/93 - Miami.................. 3......aL........2-21 10/2/93 - West Virginia.......25......aL...... 13-14 11/20/93 25 Virginia...............23..... aW...... 20-17 12/31/93 22 Indiana...............21.....nW...... 45-20 10/29/94 13 Miami.................. 6......aL........3-24 11/19/94 14 Virginia...............16......hL...... 23-45 9/23/95 - Miami.................17.....hW........13-7 11/4/95 - Syracuse.............20.....hW........31-7 11/18/95 20 Virginia...............13..... aW...... 36-29 12/31/95 13 Texas................... 9.....nW...... 28-10 11/16/96 21 Miami.................18..... aW........21-7 11/23/96 17 West Virginia.......23.....hW...... 31-14 11/29/96 17 Virginia...............20.....hW........26-9 12/31/96 10 Nebraska.............. 6......nL...... 21-41 10/25/97 19 West Virginia.......21......aL...... 17-30 1/1/98 - North Carolina....... 7......nL........3-42 10/31/98 20 West Virginia.......21.....hW...... 27-13 11/28/98 20 Virginia...............16......hL...... 32-36 10/2/99 8 Virginia...............24..... aW........31-7 10/16/99 4 Syracuse.............16.....hW........62-0 11/13/99 2 Miami.................19.....hW...... 43-10 11/26/99 2 Boston College.....22.....hW...... 38-14
- Clemson............... 4......aL........7-40 - West Virginia........ 7......hL...... 10-22 - South Carolina...... 8......hL...... 24-26 - Florida State......... 5......aL...... 14-41
1/4/00 2 Florida State......... 1......nL...... 29-46 11/4/00 2 Miami.................. 3......aL...... 21-41
9/16/89 - Clemson............... 7......hL........7-27 10/7/89 - West Virginia........ 9..... aW...... 12-10
1/1/01 6 Clemson..............16.....nW...... 41-20 12/1/01 14 Miami.................. 1......hL...... 24-26
VT Date Rank Opponent Rank W/L Score 1/1/02 15 Florida State........24......nL...... 17-30 9/1/02 16 LSU....................14.....hW........26-8 9/12/02 11 Marshall..............16.....hW...... 47-21 9/21/02 7 Texas A&M...........19..... aW........13-3 12/7/02 18 Miami.................. 1......aL...... 45-56 11/1/03 10 Miami.................. 2.....hW........31-7 11/8/03 5 Pittsburgh...........25......aL...... 28-31 8/28/04 - Southern Cal......... 1......nL...... 13-24 10/2/04 - West Virginia........ 6.....hW...... 19-13 11/27/04 11 Virginia...............16.....hW...... 24-10 12/4/04 10 Miami.................. 9..... aW...... 16-10 1/3/05 9/24/05 10/27/05 11/5/05
9 Auburn................ 3......nL...... 13-16 4 Georgia Tech........15.....hW........51-7 3 Boston College.....13.....hW...... 30-10 3 Miami.................. 5......hL........7-27
1/2/06 12 Louisville............15.....nW...... 35-24 9/30/06 11 Georgia Tech........24......hL...... 27-38 10/26/06 - Clemson..............10.....hW........24-7 11/18/06 19 Wake Forest.........14..... aW........27-6 9/8/07 9 LSU..................... 2......aL........7-48 10/6/07 15 Clemson..............22..... aW...... 41-23 10/25/07 8 Boston College...... 2......hL...... 10-14 11/24/07 8 Virginia...............16..... aW...... 33-21 12/1/07 6 Boston College.....11.....nW...... 30-16 1/3/08 5 Kansas................. 8......nL...... 21-24 10/25/08 - Florida State........24......aL...... 20-30 11/6/08 - Maryland.............23.....hW...... 23-13 12/6/08 - Boston College.....18.....nW...... 30-12 1/1/09 9/5/09 9/19/09 9/26/09 10/17/09
21 Cincinnati...........12.....nW........20-7 7 Alabama............... 5......nL...... 24-34 13 Nebraska.............19.....hW...... 16-15 11 Miami.................. 9.....hW........31-7 4 Georgia Tech........19......aL...... 23-28
9/6/10 10 Boise State........... 3......nL...... 30-33 10/2/10 - NC State..............23..... aW...... 41-30 11/20/10 14 Miami.................24..... aW...... 31-17 12/4/10 12 Florida State........20.....nW...... 44-33 1/3/11 12 Stanford............... 5......nL...... 12-40 10/1/11 11 Clemson..............13......hL........3-23 11/10/11 10 Georgia Tech........20..... aW...... 37-36 11/26/11 6 Virginia...............24..... aW........38-0 12/3/11 5 Clemson..............21......nL...... 10-38 1/3/12 17 Michigan.............13......nL..20-23 OT
Miscellaneous Rankings Information Virginia Tech’s first ranking in the AP poll Oct. 4, 1954 – #19
Highest ranked opponent defeated #2 Miami on Nov. 1, 2003 – W, 31-7 at Blacksburg
Longest consecutive-poll streak 84 – Jan. 5, 1999 (final postseason) through Nov. 23, 2003
Virginia Tech has faced #1 seven times Oct. 27, 1979 vs. Alabama – L, 31-7 at Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Highest preseason ranking #7 – 2005 season
Oct. 12, 1991 vs. Florida State – L, 33-20 at Orlando, Fla.
Highest regular season ranking #2 – During the 1999 and 2000 seasons
First game against a ranked opponent Oct. 26, 1946 vs. #12 N.C. State – W, 14-6 at Blacksburg
Oct. 24, 1992 vs. Miami – L, 43-23 at Blacksburg Jan. 4, 2000 vs. Florida State – L, 46-29 at New Orleans, La. Dec. 1, 2001 vs. Miami – L, 26-24 at Blacksburg Dec. 7, 2002 vs. Miami – L, 56-45 at Miami, Fla. Aug. 28, 2004 vs. Southern Cal – L, 24-13 at Landover, Md.
First game between two ranked teams Nov. 3, 1956 – #15 Virginia Tech vs. #13 Clemson – L, 21-6 at Clemson, S.C.
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BEAMERBALL • During the Frank Beamer era at Tech, putting points on the scoreboard has always been a team effort – the offense, the defense and the special teams. It’s called BeamerBall, and what sets it apart are the contributions of the defense and special teams. • During Beamer’s time at Tech, a player at every position on the defensive unit has produced at least one touchdown, and 35 different players have scored touchdowns while playing on Tech’s special teams. Altogether, the defense and special teams have combined for 130 TDs since Beamer arrived in 1987, including 113 in Tech’s past 232 games. • Under Beamer, Tech’s defense has scored 82 TDs, with 54 coming on pass interceptions, 26 on fumble returns and two on fumble recoveries. The special teams have added 48 TDs, including 17 on blocked punts, 18 on punt returns, eight on kickoff returns, four on blocked field goals and one on a fumble recovery. • Fittingly, the trend started in Beamer’s first game as Tech’s head coach when true freshman Jon Jeffries returned a kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown against Clemson. It was the Hokies’ first TD under Beamer, and it was the first of many scored by the special teams. • Under Beamer, 81 different players on defense and special teams have scored TDs. Twenty-three of those players – Don Stokes, Jock Jones, Roger Brown, Lawrence Lewis, Antonio Banks, Jim Baron, Keion Carpenter, Pierson Prioleau, Anthony Midget, Cory Bird, Kevin McCadam, Willie Pile, Jimmy Williams, Roland Minor, Vince Hall, D.J. Parker, Brandon Flowers, Chris Ellis, Vincent Fuller, Eric Green, Rashad Carmichael, David Wilson, Jayron Hosley – scored twice. • Eddie Royal, Xavier Adibi, Jason Lallis, Ike Charlton and Ricky Hall each had three scores; André Davis had four; Victor Harris had five, and DeAngelo Hall had seven. • Since the start of the 1993 season, Tech is 75-13 in games it scores at least one TD on defense or special teams. Tech is 79-23 under Beamer when scoring a non-offensive touchdown.
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• Tech’s tradition for blocking kicks is another part of BeamerBall. It was carried to new heights in 1998 with 10 blocks during the regular season and two more in the Hokies’ Music City Bowl game against Alabama. • Tech now has 128 blocks in Frank Beamer’s 309 games as the head coach. The Hokies have blocked 63 punts (17 returned or recovered for TDs), 38 field goals and 27 extra points. • The most prolific kick blockers under Beamer have been defensive lineman Bernard Basham (7 kicks) and safety Keion Carpenter (6 kicks). Basham blocked three field goals and four PATs, while Carpenter blocked six punts. • Tech blocked more kicks in the 1990s than any other Division I-A team. The Hokies blocked 63 kicks during the decade – 31 punts, 18 PATs and 14 FGs. Tech had 46 blocks in the last decade. • During the Beamer era, Tech has blocked two kicks in a game 22 times, winning 16 of those games. Tech blocked two kicks against four different teams in 1998.
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Touchdowns by Defense & Special Teams Under Frank Beamer 2001: Channing Reed (dt), 8-yd. fumble return vs. Rutgers; Kevin McCadam (rov), 69-yd. interception return vs. UCF; André Davis, 55-yd. punt return vs. UCF; Jim Davis (de), 27-yd. interception return vs. West Virginia; Kevin McCadam (rov), 9-yd. fumble return vs. Boston College; Ronyell Whitaker, 71-yd. blocked field goal return vs. Pittsburgh; Brandon Manning, 22-yd. blocked punt return vs. Miami. 2002: DeAngelo Hall, 69-yd. punt return vs. Arkansas State; DeAngelo Hall (cb), 49-yd. interception return vs. Arkansas State; Jason Lallis (dt), 59-yd. fumble return vs. Arkansas State; Alex Markogiannakis (ilb), 25-yd. fumble return vs. Western Michigan; DeAngelo Hall, 51-yd. punt return vs. Rutgers; Darryl Tapp, 11-yd. blocked punt return vs. Virginia; Willie Pile (fs), 96-yd. interception return vs. Miami. 2003: Jason Lallis (dt), 45-yd. interception return vs. UCF; Eric Green (cb), 84-yd. interception return vs. UConn; Mike Imoh, 91-yd. kickoff return vs. UConn; Chris Clifton, 16-yd. blocked punt return vs. UConn; Jimmy Williams (fs), 55-yd. interception return vs. Rutgers; DeAngelo Hall, 58-yd. punt return vs. Syracuse; DeAngelo Hall, 60-yd. punt return vs. Syracuse; Vincent Fuller (cb), 50-yd. fumble return vs. West Virginia; DeAngelo Hall (cb), 28-yd. fumble return vs. Miami; Eric Green (cb), 51-yd. interception return vs. Miami; DeAngelo Hall, 52-yd. punt return vs. Cal. 2004: Jason Lallis (de), 28-yd. fumble return vs. Western Michigan; Brandon Flowers (cb), 38-yd. interception return vs. Western Michigan; Vincent Fuller, 74-yd. blocked field goal return vs. West Virginia; Bl. Warren (ilb), 46-yd. interception return vs. Florida A&M; Roland Minor (cb), 64-yd. interception return vs. Georgia Tech; Jimmy Williams (cb), 34-yd. interception return vs. Maryland. 2005: Roland Minor (cb), 23-yd. interception return vs. Duke; D.J. Parker, 78-yd. blocked field goal return vs. Georgia Tech; Xavier Adibi (ilb) 25-yd. interception return vs. Georgia Tech; Chris Ellis (de), 29-yd. interception return vs. Georgia Tech; Vince Hall (ilb) 15-yd. fumble return vs. Marshall; Vince Hall (ilb) 13-yd. interception return vs. Boston College; James Anderson (olb) 39-yd. interception return vs. Louisville. 2006: Brenden Hill (olb), 69-yd. interception return vs. North Carolina; Eddie Royal, 58-yd. punt return vs. Duke; Victor “Macho” Harris (cb), 72-yd. interception return vs. Cincinnati; Noland Burchette (de), 15yd. fumble return vs. Kent State; Xavier Adibi (ilb), 35-yd. fumble return vs. Wake Forest. 2007: Victor “Macho” Harris (cb), 17-yd. interception return vs. East Carolina; Brandon Flowers (cb), 49-yd. interception return vs. William & Mary; Eddie Royal, 60-yd. punt return vs. William & Mary; D.J. Parker (fs), 32-yd. interception return vs. Clemson; Eddie Royal, 82yd. punt return vs. Clemson; Victor “Macho” Harris, 100-yd. kickoff return vs. Clemson; Chris Ellis (de), 5-yd. interception return vs. Florida State; Xavier Adibi (lb), 40-yd. interception return vs. Boston College; Justin Harper, 84-punt return vs. Kansas. 2008: Stephan Virgil (cb), 30-yd. fumble return vs. East Carolina; Brett Warren (ilb), 36-yd. interception return vs. Boston College; Victor “Macho” Harris (cb), 55-yd. interception return vs. Boston College; Victor “Macho” Harris (cb), 23-yd. interception return vs. Duke; Orion Martin (de), 17-yd. fumble return vs. Boston College. 2009: Dyrell Roberts, 98-yd. kickoff return vs. Alabama; Jayron Hosley, 64yd. punt return vs. Marshall; Matt Reidy, 1-yd. blocked punt return vs. Miami; Rashad Carmichael (cb) 22-yd. interception return vs. Boston College. 2010: Rashad Carmichael (cb), 68-yd. interception return vs. East Carolina; David Wilson, 92-yd. kickoff return vs. NC State; Jayron Hosley, 80-yd. punt return vs. Central Michigan; David Wilson, 90-yd. kickoff return vs. Georgia Tech; Jeron Gouveia-Winslow (olb), 24-yd. interception return vs. Florida State. 2011: Kyle Fuller, recovered blocked punt in end zone vs. Appalachian State.
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1987: Jon Jeffries, 92-yd. kickoff return vs. Clemson; Don Stokes, recovered blocked punt in end zone vs. Syracuse; Randy co*ckrell (ilb), 90-yd. interception return vs. Navy. 1988: Don Stokes, recovered blocked punt in end zone vs. Southern Miss; Jock Jones, recovered blocked punt in end zone vs. West Virginia; Roger Brown (cb), 55-yd. interception return vs. South Carolina; Leslie Bailey (ilb), 19-yd. interception return vs. South Carolina. 1989: Marcus Mickel, 90-yd. kickoff return vs. Clemson; Jock Jones (olb), 55-yd. interception return vs. Tulane; Roger Brown (cb), 55-yd. interception return vs. North Carolina State. 1990: The ’90 season marked the first and only season to date during Beamer’s tenure that Tech failed to score at least one TD on either defense or special teams. 1991: P.J. Preston (olb), recovered fumble in end zone vs. Oklahoma; Ken Landrum, 18-yd. blocked punt return vs. Cincinnati; Kirk Alexander (fs), 95-yd. interception return vs. Cincinnati. 1992: Tyronne Drakeford (cb), 40-yd. interception return vs. East Carolina; Tony Kennedy, 91-yd. kickoff return vs. Louisville; Ken Brown (olb), 18-yd. interception return vs. Rutgers. 1993: William Ferrell, 7-yd. blocked punt return vs. Rutgers; DeWayne Knight (olb), 23-yd. fumble return vs. Syracuse; Jeff Holland (dt), 8-yd. fumble return vs. Virginia; Lawrence Lewis (de), 20-yd. fumble return vs. Indiana; Antonio Banks, 80-yd. blocked field goal return vs. Indiana. 1994: Torrian Gray (rov), 66-yd. interception return vs. Boston College; Stacy Henley, 25-yd. blocked punt return vs. Temple; Lawrence Lewis (de), 60-yd. fumble return vs. East Carolina; Antonio Freeman, 80yd. punt return vs. Pittsburgh. 1995: Jermaine Holmes, recovered blocked punt in end zone vs. Akron; Hank Coleman (de), 51-yd. fumble return vs. Rutgers; Myron Newsome (ilb), 71-yd. interception return vs. Rutgers; Larry Green (cb), 37-yd. interception return vs. West Virginia; Jim Baron (dt), 46-yd. fumble return vs. Temple; J.C. Price (dt), 19-yd. interception return vs. Temple; Antonio Banks (cb), 65-yd. interception return vs. Virginia; Bryan Still, 60-yd. punt return vs. Texas; Jim Baron (dt), 20-yd. fumble return vs. Texas. 1996: Cornelius White, 60-yd. blocked punt return vs. Syracuse; Keion Carpenter (fs), 100-yd. interception return vs. Miami. 1997: Carl Bradley (dt), recovered fumble in end zone vs. Rutgers; Pierson Prioleau (rov), 43-yd. fumble return vs. Rutgers; Lorenzo Ferguson (fs), 84-yd. interception return vs. Arkansas St.; Anthony Midget (cb), 22-yd. fumble return vs. Pittsburgh. 1998: Keion Carpenter (fs), 16-yd. interception return vs. Pittsburgh; Pierson Prioleau (rov), 85-yd. interception return vs. Boston College; Marcus Gildersleeve, recovered blocked punt in end zone vs. UAB; Ricky Hall, 17-yd. blocked punt return vs. West Virginia; Ricky Hall, recovered blocked punt in end zone vs. Syracuse; Loren Johnson (cb), 78-yd. fumble return vs. Syracuse; Ike Charlton (cb), 26-yd. interception return vs. Rutgers; Jamel Smith (lb), 98-yd. interception return vs. Rutgers; Anthony Midget (cb), 27-yd. interception return vs. Alabama. 1999: Ike Charlton (cb), 34-yd. interception return vs. Clemson; Corey Moore (de), 32-yard fumble return vs. Clemson; Cory Bird (rov), 26-yd. fumble return vs. Syracuse; Phillip Summers (rov), 43-yd. interception return vs. Syracuse; Tee Butler, recovered fumble by punter in end zone vs. Syracuse; Ricky Hall, 64-yd. punt return vs. Miami; Ike Charlton (cb), 51-yd. fumble return vs. Miami; Larry Austin (cb), 31-yd. interception return vs. Temple. 2000: Willie Pile (fs), 11-yd. interception return vs. Akron; Cory Bird, 9-yd. blocked punt return vs. East Carolina; André Davis, 87-yd. punt return vs. East Carolina; André Davis, 71-yd. punt return vs. Boston College; André Davis, 76-yd. punt return vs. West Virginia; Nathaniel Adibi (de), 36-yd. fumble return vs. UCF.
Virginia Tech’s Blocked Kicks Under Frank Beamer Totals: 128 in 309 games (63 punts, 38 FGs, 27 PATs) 1987 (1 punt, 1 PAT, 1 FG) Syracuse – punt* (Jimmy Whitten) hL East Carolina – PAT (na) hL Cincinnati – FG (Roger Brown) hW 1988 (4 punts, 3 FGs) Clemson – punt (Jock Jones) aL Southern Miss – punt* (Archie Hopkins) aL West Virginia – punt* (Archie Hopkins) hL Cincinnati – punt‡ (Jock Jones) aW Louisville – FG (Jimmy Whitten) aL Florida State – FG (Roger Brown); FG‡ (Roger Brown) aL 1989 (1 punt, 1 FG) Tulane – punt‡ (Archie Hopkins) hW NC State – FG (Jock Jones) aW 1990 (2 punts, 3 PATs, 1 FG) East Carolina – PAT (John Rivers) aW South Carolina – PAT (John Rivers) hL Florida State – punt‡ (Scott Jones) aL West Virginia – FG‡ (Bernard Basham) hW Temple – punt (Archie Hopkins) aL NC State – PAT (Bernard Basham) hW 1991 (3 punts, 3 FGs) James Madison – FG (Bernard Basham) hW Oklahoma – FG (Bernard Basham) aL Cincinnati – punt‡ (P.J. Preston); punt* (Kirk Alexander) hW Louisville – FG (John Rivers) hW East Carolina – punt (Marcus McClung) hL 1992 (5 PATs, 1 FG) James Madison – PAT (John Rivers); FG‡ (Kirk Alexander) hW East Carolina – PAT (Bernard Basham) aL West Virginia – PAT (David Wimmer) hL Miami – PAT (Bernard Basham) hL Virginia – PAT (David Wimmer) hL 1993 (4 punts, 2 FGs) Miami – punt† (Willie Wilkins) aL Maryland – FG (George DelRicco) hW Rutgers – punt* (Marcus McClung) hW Syracuse – punt‡ (William Ferrell) hW Virginia – punt# (Brandon Semones) aW Indiana – FG* (Jeff Holland) nW Independence Bowl
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1994 (2 punts, 2 FGs) Arkansas St. – FG (Cornell Brown) hW Temple – punt* (William Ferrell) hW Miami – punt# (Michael Williams) aL Rutgers – FG (Michael Williams) hW 1995 (4 punts, 3 PATs, 1 FG) BC – PAT (Waverly Jackson) hL Cincinnati – FG (Jim Baron); PAT (Lawrence Lewis) hL Miami – punt# (Angelo Harrison) hW Pittsburgh – punt‡ (Angelo Harrison); punt# (Angelo Harrison) aW Akron – punt* (Okesa Smith); PAT (Lawrence Lewis) hW 1996 (5 punts, 1 PAT) Akron – PAT (John Engelberger) aW
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BC – punt‡ (Keion Carpenter) aW Syracuse – punt* (Cornelius White) aL Temple – punt (Keion Carpenter) hW SW Louisiana – punt (Michael Stuewe); punt‡ (Keion Carpenter) hW 1997 (2 punts, 3 PATs, 2 FGs) Arkansas St. – FG‡ (Carl Bradley) hW WVU – punt# (Phillip Summers) aL Miami – PAT (Carl Bradley) hW Pittsburgh – PAT (Corey Moore); PAT (John Engelberger) aL Virginia – punt (Keion Carpenter); FG (John Engelberger) aL 1998 (8 punts, 2 PATs, 2 FGs) East Carolina – FG‡ (Corey Moore) hW Miami – PAT (John Engelberger) aW Pittsburgh – FG (Corey Moore); punt# (Larry Austin) hW Boston College – punt (Keion Carpenter); punt‡ (André Davis) aW UAB – punt* (Larry Austin) aW WVU – punt* (Marcus Gildersleeve); PAT (John Engelberger) hW Syracuse – punt* (Anthony Midget) aL Alabama – punt (Keion Carpenter); punt‡ (Corey Moore) nW Music City Bowl 1999 (1 punt, 1 PAT) Rutgers – PAT^ (Carl Bradley) aW Pittsburgh– punt‡ (André Davis) aW 2000 (4 punts, 2 FGs, 2 PATs) Akron – FG‡ (Cory Bird) hW East Carolina – punt* (Wayne Ward); FG (Larry Austin) aW Rutgers – punt‡ (Eric Green) hW Temple – punt‡ (Wayne Ward) hW West Virginia – punt (Lee Suggs) PAT (Lamar Cobb) hW Pittsburgh – PAT (David Pugh) hW 2001 (5 punts, 2 FGs) W. Michigan – punt‡ (Wayne Ward) hW Rutgers – punt† (Eric Green) aW UCF – punt† (Brandon Manning) hW Pittsburgh – FG* (Lamar Cobb) aL Virginia – punt (Wayne Ward) aW Miami – FG# (David Pugh); punt* (Eric Green) hL 2002 (5 punts, 2 FGs) LSU – punt‡ (Justin Hamilton); punt† (Jason Lallis) hW Marshall – FG‡ (Team) hW Western Michigan – FG (Jeff King) aW Pittsburgh – punt‡ (Nathaniel Adibi) hL West Virginia – punt# (Ernest Wilford) hL Virginia – punt* (Justin Hamilton) hW 2003 (1 punt, 3 FGs) UConn – punt* (Nathaniel Adibi) hW Rutgers – FG (Jeff King) aW Syracuse – FG (Vincent Fuller) hW Miami – FG (Eric Green) hW
Tony Gregory blocked a punt in Tech’s 2011 win over Appalachian State.
2004 (1 punt, 3 FGs) W. Michigan – FG‡ (Jim Davis); punt‡ (Darryl Tapp) hW West Virginia – FG* (Jim Davis) hW Virginia – FG (Jim Davis) hW 2005 (2 FGs, 1 punt) Georgia Tech – FG* (Jeff King) hW North Carolina – FG‡ (Darryl Tapp); punt‡ (Macho Harris) hW 2006 (3 punts, 2 FGs) Northeastern – punt‡ (Cary Wade); FG (Kory Robertson) hW North Carolina – punt‡ (Josh Morgan) aW Cincinnati – punt† (Josh Morgan) hW Miami – FG (Duane Brown) aW 2007 (2 punts, 1 FG, 1 PAT) Duke – punt‡ (Stephan Virgil) aW Virginia – punt# (Davon Morgan) aW Boston College (ACC) – FG (Duane Brown) PAT ^ (Duane Brown) nW 2008 (2 PAT, 2 FGs, 1 punt) East Carolina – PAT^ (John Graves) nL Furman – FG (John Graves) hW Georgia Tech – PAT (John Graves) hW Nebraska – punt† (Stephan Virgil) aW BC – FG# (Jason Worilds) aL 2009 (1 punt) Miami – punt* (Jacob Sykes) hW 2010 (2 PAT, 1 punt) Boise State – punt (Davon Morgan) PAT (Andre Smith) nL Stanford – PAT (Andre Smith) nL 2011 (1 punt) Appalachian State – punt* (Tony Gregory) hW * - recovered or returned for TD; ‡ - led to TD; † - led to safety; # - led to field goal; ^ - led to a two-point defensive extra point
Tech’s Bowl History The Virginia Tech bowl tradition dates back to 1947 when the Hokies appeared in the Sun Bowl, and in the 65 years since, more than one million fans have passed through the turnstiles to witness Tech compete in 25 bowl games in 11 different stadiums and in seven states. The closest distance Tech has traveled for a bowl game was to Atlanta, Ga., which is 413 miles from Lane Stadium, while in 2003, the Hokies traveled to San Francisco for their farthest game, 2,440 miles away. No matter the mileage, members of the Hokie Nation have always showed up in droves to show their support, and the Allstate Sugar Bowl last season proved to be no different. Tech’s invitation to the contest in New Orleans extended its bowl appearance streak to 19 consecutive years – the third-longest active streak in the country – as the Hokies dropped an overtime decision to Michigan.
1947 Sun Bowl
The first bowl bid that Tech received followed the 1946 season, when the Hokies played Cincinnati in the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. An early snow covered Blacksburg that year and threatened to end all football practices. Bulldozers and snowplows were used to clear a practice area on the Drillfield and the Hokies got in their bowl preparations. The Tech team encountered more snowy weather when it reached El Paso. The Cincinnati team handled the weather and the Hokies, winning 18-6.
1966 Liberty Bowl
It was not until 1966 that Tech received another bowl bid. The Hokies were chosen to participate in the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn., against Miami (Fla.). The Hokies were 8-1-1 entering the contest and were led by All-American defensive back Frank Loria. Miami, ranked ninth nationally, won 14-7 in a hard-hitting defensive struggle. The Hokies scored first on a 2-yard plunge by Tommy Francisco. But the Miami defense held Tech to only one first down in the last three quarters.
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Tech next went bowling against Miami following the 1980 season and lost 20-10 in a
Chris Kinzer’s 40-yard field goal as time expired in the 1986 Peach Bowl gave Virginia Tech its first bowl victory.
hard-fought Peach Bowl contest. That Hokie team sported an 8-3 record and featured one of the finest defensive units in college football. Tech tailback Cyrus Lawrence emerged as one of the biggest stars of the game. He rushed for 134 yards and scored the lone Hokie touchdown. Ashley Lee, then a freshman linebacker, had 15 tackles for the Techmen.
1984 Independence Bowl
In Tech’s first trip to the Independence Bowl in 1984, Outland Trophy winner Bruce Smith led Tech against the Air Force Falcons. Tech’s powerful defensive unit held Air Force to only three first downs in the first half, but the Falcons got rolling in the second half. Quarterback Bart Weiss, named the game’s Most Valuable Player, was the ringleader as Air Force won the battle, 23-7.
1986 Peach Bowl
Who will ever forget “The Kick”? It ended perhaps the most stirring bowl game of the 1986 season as Virginia Tech’s Chris Kinzer booted a 40-yard field goal to vault the Hokies past North Carolina State in the New Peach Bowl. The 25-24 victory came with no time showing on the clock and provided Tech with one of its top moments in football history.
1993 Independence Bowl
Almost as dynamic was Tech’s 45-20 win over Indiana of the Big Ten Conference in the 1993 Independence Bowl game. The last minute of the first half of the Independence Bowl will be most remembered for its unbelievable action-packed ending. Virginia Tech was leading Indiana, 14-13, with only 35 seconds left until halftime. Indiana had the ball on the Tech 49-yard line, when DeWayne Knight exploded through the IU offensive line to cause a fumble. That is when Lawrence Lewis got “the world’s greatest bounce,” returning the loose ball 20 yards for a touchdown to give Tech a 21-13 lead over the Hoosiers. The Hokies, however, were not finished with
their dramatics. Tech’s Jeff Holland blocked a Hoosiers’ field goal try with no time left in the first half and Antonio Banks settled under the ball and raced 80 yards for a score to give the Hokies a 28-13 halftime lead.
1994 Gator Bowl
At the end of the 1994 season, the Hokies fell to a tough Tennessee team, 45-23, in a transplanted Gator Bowl contest that was held at Florida Field in Gainesville. The high-powered Volunteer offense totaled 495 yards in the affair behind another Manning, this time Archie’s son Peyton, and highly touted tailback James (Little Man) Stewart. Stewart, Tennessee’s all-time leading rusher, ran for three touchdowns and threw for another score en route to earning the game’s Most Valuable Player award. Tech’s Dwayne Thomas would not be outdone, dazzling the 62,200 fans in attendance by rushing 19 times for 102 yards and one touchdown. Thomas had a 1-yard burst for a score in the second quarter and rambled 27 yards to set up Maurice DeShazo’s 7-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
1995 Nokia Sugar Bowl
Tech’s 28-10 Nokia Sugar Bowl victory over Texas in 1995 stands alone as the Hokies’ biggest win in football postseason play. The 1995 Sugar Bowl was special, indeed. It was, at the time, the most prestigious bowl appearance for the Hokies and they made the most of it. Tech overcame a 10-point deficit to beat Texas and earn one of the most stirring victories in the school’s athletic history. The momentum changed dramatically when game MVP Bryan Still returned a punt 60 yards for a Tech touchdown with 2:34 left in the first half. Tech gained a lead in the third quarter (1410) on a 1-yard plunge by Marcus Parker. Then Still hauled in a 54-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jim Druckenmiller on a play that spelled doom for the Longhorns. It was Tech’s defense that accounted for the team’s final touchdown with 5:06 left in the
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Tech returned to the Liberty Bowl two years later in 1968 and squared off against Mississippi. The Hokies were 7-3 after a rocky 2-3 start and were led by another defensive All-American, linebacker Mike Widger. Ole Miss had a quarterback by the name of Archie Manning and he sparked the Rebels to a 34-17 victory after Tech had taken a 17-0 first-quarter lead. A member of Tech’s 1966 and ’68 bowl teams was none other than current head coach Frank Beamer, who was a starting defensive back. He was credited with three tackles in the 1968 game.
National Championship Appearance Highlights Bowl Streak for the Hokies
Tech’s Bowl History game. All-American Cornell Brown picked up his second sack of the game, causing a fumble, and tackle Jim Baron scooped up the ball and ran 20 yards to score.
defense limited the Tigers to 88 yards rushing as the Hokies earned the fifth bowl win in school history. Tech capped its 10-1 season with 41-20 victory over Clemson.
1996 FedEx Orange Bowl 2002 Gator Bowl In 1996, the Hokies played Nebraska in another Alliance bowl, the FedEx Orange Bowl. That game, too, was a pressure cooker from start to finish. Nebraska won, 41-21, but led by only three points at 24-21 late in the third quarter. A crowd of 51,212 at Pro Player Stadium saw Tech quarterback Jim Druckenmiller throw three touchdown passes despite a fierce rush by Cornhusker defenders.
1998 Gator Bowl
The Hokies made their second trip to the Gator Bowl following the 1997 season to face North Carolina. The Tar Heels impressed a crowd of 54,116 at Alltel Stadium by holding Tech to a total of 185 yards, its lowest total of the season, and beating the Hokies, 42-3. Tech’s only points came on a 40-yard field goal by Shayne Graham late in the third quarter.
1998 Music City Bowl
Tech bounced back strong in 1998 by capping a 9-3 season with an eye-opening 38-7 victory over Alabama in the inaugural Music City Bowl in Nashville. A sellout crowd braved freezing rain and a wind chill that dipped below 15 degrees to watch Tech post its first ever win against the Crimson Tide. Tech clung to a 10-7 lead at halftime before pulling away in the second half behind the defensive and special teams play of bowl MVP Corey Moore. The junior defensive end forced an interception that set up a Tech touchdown midway through the third quarter. Minutes later, he blocked an Alabama punt to pave the way for another Hokie TD. Tech went on to secure the win with two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
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In the 1999 season, after a perfect 11-0 regular season campaign, the Hokies returned to the Nokia Sugar Bowl – this time to play for the national championship. Tech once again put on a great show after a furious comeback led by quarterback Michael Vick. The Hokies led heavily favored Florida State heading into the fourth quarter before falling to the top-ranked Seminoles, 46-29.
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2001 Gator Bowl
For the second time in school history, the Hokies appeared in the same bowl back-to-back when they made the trip to the Gator Bowl in both 2001 and 2002. Nearly 20,000 Hokie faithful watched Vick play his last game in a Tech uniform in the 2001 game in Jacksonville, Fla., against Clemson. Tailback Lee Suggs ran for three scores and the
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Despite André Davis’ 158 receiving yards in his final game as a Hokie, Tech was unable to hold off Florida State and lost the 2002 Gator Bowl, 30-17. The senior class that joined Davis in its last game at the Gator Bowl went down as the winningest class in school history, at the time, with a 39-9 record.
2002 Diamond Walnut San Francisco Bowl
The Hokies took their show to the West Coast following the 2002 season and captured a win in the Diamond Walnut San Francisco Bowl. Tech’s 20-13 victory over Air Force gave the Hokies a 10-4 final record and marked the third time in four years that Tech had posted 10 or more victories. Tech quarterback Bryan Randall was named the game’s most valuable offensive player. He completed 18 of 23 passes for 177 yards and did not have any turnovers.
2003 Insight Bowl
Following the 2003 season, the Hokies made the trip out to Arizona, where they were downed by the California Bears 52-49 in the 2003 Insight Bowl, which was held in front of 42,364 fans at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix. Cal kicker Tyler Frederickson made a 35-yard field goal on the final play of the game that lifted the Bears past the Hokies. The Hokies, who were playing in their 11th consecutive bowl game, finished the season 8-5 overall. The loss overshadowed a brilliant game by Tech’s offense. Randall had four touchdown passes and a rushing TD, while Keith Willis became the first Tech player ever to catch two touchdown passes in a bowl game. Ernest Wilford broke Antonio Freeman’s career mark for receptions, and Kevin Jones, who played in his final game as a Hokie before heading to the NFL, led the Hokie rushing attack with 16 carries for 153 yards and a touchdown.
2005 Nokia Sugar Bowl
In the 2004 season, Tech capped its improbable run to the Atlantic Coast Conference title by beating Miami, which led to a berth in the Nokia Sugar Bowl for the third time. Like in 1995 and 1999, Tech fans came out in droves to support their Hokies as the game was a sellout and resulted in a an economic impact of $209.92 million for the city and state. Randall had a pair of touchdown passes, but the third-ranked Auburn Tigers held on for a 1613 win over the Hokies in a hard-fought battle in New Orleans. Randall’s final toss, an 80-yarder to freshman Josh Morgan, broke the Tech career touchdown passing mark. The loss couldn’t take away from a dream season which saw the Hokies
win the ACC title in their first year in the league while posting a 10-3 mark and a final national ranking of No. 10.
2006 Toyota Gator Bowl
Although the Hokies got off to a slow start in the Toyota Gator Bowl after the 2005 campaign, they twice rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat Louisville, 35-24, on Jan. 2, 2006, to break a twogame bowl losing streak. The high-powered Cardinals’ offense scored on both of its first two possessions to take a 14-3 lead, but Tech cut that margin to 17-10 at the half. Louisville built the lead back to 11 at 2413 before the Hokies scored 22 fourth-quarter points – capped by an interception return for a touchdown by linebacker James Anderson – to rally for the win. Cedric Humes was named the game’s MVP, and the defense gave up 343 yards of total offense to finish the season ranked No. 1 in the nation in total defense.
2006 Chick-fil-A Bowl
The Chick-fil-A Bowl matchup with Georgia on Dec. 30, 2006 was a tale of two halves, with the Bulldogs emerging by a score of 31-24 to halt the Hokies’ six-game winning streak. At the intermission, it looked as if Tech might waltz to an easy victory after holding Georgia to 47 yards of offense while building a 21-3 lead. The Hokies collapsed in the second half, however, as their opponent racked up 28 unanswered points and Tech turned the ball over on four straight possessions. Despite the loss, the Hokies ended the season with at least 10 wins for the ninth time in their history, and finished as the nation’s top-ranked defense for the secondstraight year.
2008 FedEx Orange Bowl
After winning the ACC championship, the Hokies were awarded a bid to the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl, their 15th consecutive bowl game. Tech trimmed a 17-point first-half deficit to three points in the second half, but couldn’t quite get over the hump, falling to the Kansas Jayhawks 24-21. With the loss, Tech’s season ended at 11-3 overall, and the Hokies saw their five-game winning streak snapped. It certainly was not the best of evenings for the Hokies. Tech turned the ball over three times and those three turnovers led to 17 Kansas points. The Hokies also had a field goal blocked, allowed a first down on a fake punt that ultimately led to a score, and gave up five sacks. Even with the loss, Tech’s 20 seniors finished as the winningest class in school history, recording a 42-11 overall record.
2009 FedEx Orange Bowl
The Hokies earned a return trip to the FedEx Orange Bowl after beating Boston College for the second straight season in the ACC Championship Game. This time Tech approached its bowl
preparation in a different manner and it paid off with a convincing 20-7 victory over No. 12 Cincinnati. After giving up a touchdown on UC’s first drive, Tech manhandled the Big East champion Bearcats for the final 57 minutes of the game. The Hokies controlled the football for nearly 40 minutes, piling up 258 yards on the ground. Redshirt freshman tailback Darren Evans spearheaded the rushing attack, carrying the football 28 times for 153 yards on the way to MVP honors in the game. Evans and quarterback Tyrod Taylor ran for touchdowns, while kicker Dustin Keys contributed a pair of field goals. The defense stalled the high-powered Cincinnati offense and intercepted a Tech bowlrecord four passes. One of those interceptions, a pick by end Orion Martin at the UC 10-yard line early in the fourth quarter, was the play of the game for the Hokies. The win capped a 10-4 season for the Hokies and vaulted them to No. 15 in the final AP poll.
2009 Chick-fil-A Bowl
Tech played a near-flawless second half on the way to an impressive 37-14 victory over the University of Tennessee in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. The win capped a late-season run that saw the Hokies win their final five games to finish 10-3 and earn the No. 10 spot in the final AP poll. Record-setting tailback Ryan Williams helped Tech bolt to a 14-0 lead early in the game with a pair of short touchdown runs. The Volunteers managed to tie the game in the second quarter, but with just 18 seconds remaining in the half, the Hokies stole the Vols’ momentum. With the ball at its own 33-yard line, Tech gambled, and quarterback Tyrod Taylor connected with end Jarrett Boykin on a 63-yard pass that set up a Matt Waldron field goal as time expired. Taylor’s play set the tone for what would be a dominating second half for the Hokies. Williams carried the football on seven straight plays on Tech’s opening possession of the second half. On
the eighth play, Taylor scored from a yard out to give Tech a 24-14 lead. The Hokies’ offense scored on four of five second-half possessions, with Waldron booting two more field goals and true freshman David Wilson adding a final touchdown. Waldron’s three field goals were a Tech record for a bowl game. Defensively, the Hokies were relentless, posting six QB sacks, intercepting a pass, causing and recovering a fumble and holding UT to just 240 total yards. Tennessee managed only 5 yards rushing on 31 attempts and converted just four third downs into first downs. The Tech defense finished the season without allowing a point in the second half of the final five games.
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Stanford scored touchdowns on its first four possessions of the second half to break open a close game and down the Hokies 40-12 in the Discover Orange Bowl played in front of 65,453 fans at Sun Life Stadium. The loss snapped an 11game winning streak, leaving Tech with an 11-3 overall record. Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck led the Cardinal attack, which posted 534 yards of total offense. Luck completed 18-of-23 for 287 yards and four touchdowns. Tech’s lone touchdown came early in the second quarter. Trailing 7-2 at the time, the Hokies went 75 yards in 10 plays in a drive that ended with a miraculous play by Tyrod Taylor. The senior from Hampton, Va., scrambled to his left, avoided a Stanford defender, made a pirouette, and fired an 11-yard touchdown pass to tailback David Wilson, who managed to get a foot down before falling out of bounds. Taylor completed 16 of 31 passes for 222 yards, with a touchdown and interception. Tech’s other scores came on a safety and a field goal by Chris Hazley right before halftime. The Hokies trailed just 13-12 heading into the second half but a pair of missed opportunities by Tech, coupled with a number of long plays by
the No. 5 ranked Cardinal, quickly put Stanford in charge.
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Michigan kicker Brendan Gibbons booted a game-winning 37-yard field goal in overtime, as the Wolverines knocked off Virginia Tech 23-20 in a wild Sugar Bowl game played at the Superdome. The game certainly wasn’t without its share of controversy, but the biggest call of the night went against the Hokies. Tech lost the coin flip in overtime, and Michigan decided to play defense first. On thirdand-5 from the Michigan 20, Tech quarterback Logan Thomas appeared to have thrown a touchdown pass to receiver Danny Coale in the corner of the end zone. Officials originally ruled the play a touchdown, but reviewed it, and then reversed the call, saying Coale didn’t maintain control of the ball. The reversal forced Tech to attempt a field goal, and Justin Myer, subbing for starting kicker Cody Journell, pushed a 37-yard attempt wide right. That meant Michigan only needed a field goal to win. The Wolverines (11-2) ran the ball three straight times to set up Gibbons’ attempt. He nailed it, giving Michigan the victory. For the Hokies, it marked a bitter end to a game in which they dominated statistically. They finished 377 yards of offense and held the Wolverines to just 184. Tech’s defense kept elusive Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson under wraps. Robinson rushed for just 13 yards and completed only 9 of 21 attempts, though he did throw two touchdown passes compared to one interception. Still, the Hokies showed resiliency, coming back to tie the game twice. Trailing 17-6, Tech got a field goal from Myer with 4:48 left in the third and a 1-yard touchdown from Thomas with 10:22 left in the game. Thomas’ pass to Marcus Davis gave the Hokies the needed two points to tie the game at 17.
1947 Sun Bowl Cincinnati 18, Virginia Tech 6
1993 Independence Bowl Virginia Tech 45, Indiana 20
2000 Sugar Bowl Florida State 46, Virginia Tech 29
2006 Gator Bowl Virginia Tech 35, Louisville 24
1966 Liberty Bowl Miami (Fla.) 14, Virginia Tech 7
1994 Gator Bowl Tennessee 45, Virginia Tech 23
2001 Gator Bowl Virginia Tech 41, Clemson 20
1968 Liberty Bowl Mississippi 34, Virginia Tech 17
1995 Sugar Bowl Virginia Tech 28, Texas 10
2002 Gator Bowl Florida State 30, Virginia Tech 17
1980 Peach Bowl Miami (Fla.) 20, Virginia Tech 10
1996 Orange Bowl Nebraska 41, Virginia Tech 21
2002 San Francisco Bowl Virginia Tech 20, Air Force 13
1984 Independence Bowl Air Force 23, Virginia Tech 7
1998 Gator Bowl North Carolina 42, Virginia Tech 3
2003 Insight Bowl California 52, Virginia Tech 49
1986 Peach Bowl Virginia Tech 25, N. C. State 24
1998 Music City Bowl Virginia Tech 38, Alabama 7
2005 Sugar Bowl Auburn 16, Virginia Tech 13
2006 Chick-fil-A Bowl Georgia 31, Virginia Tech 24 2008 Orange Bowl Kansas 24, Virginia Tech 21 2009 Orange Bowl Virginia Tech 20, Cincinnati 7
2011 Orange Bowl Stanford 40, Virginia Tech 12 2012 Sugar Bowl Michigan 23, Virginia Tech 20
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Football Team Awards players Who Have Led the Hokies Under Coach Beamer Most Valuable Player 1989.... Scott Hill, Randy co*ckrell 1990....Jimmy Whitten, Will Furrer 1991........................Phil Bryant 1992..................Jerome Preston 1993................ Maurice DeShazo 1994.................... Cornell Brown 1995.................... Cornell Brown 1996.............. Jim Druckenmiller 1997........ Al Clark, Marcus Parker 1998.......... Corey Moore, Al Clark 1999......................Michael Vick 2000......................... Lee Suggs 2001.........................Ben Taylor 2002......................... Lee Suggs 2003.......................Kevin Jones 2004.................... Bryan Randall 2005........................Darryl Tapp 2006...................... Branden Ore 2007.......................Xavier Adibi 2008......... Victor “Macho” Harris 2009.................... Ryan Williams 2010...............................Tyrod Taylor 2011..... Logan Thomas, David Wilson Outstanding Senior 1989........................Sean Lucas 1990................ Darwin Herdman 1991......................Greg Daniels 1992................. Mark Poindexter 1993.................... Steve Sanders 1994......................Kevin Martin 1995.........................Bryan Still 1996................Waverly Jackson, Bryan Jennings 1997..................Michael Stuewe 1998...................Loren Johnson 1999.......................Carl Bradley 2000.......................... Cory Bird 2001..................Browning Wynn 2002......................... Lee Suggs 2003.. Nathaniel Adibi, Jake Grove 2004................ Richard Johnson 2005......... Jeff King, Darryl Tapp 2006............... Noland Burchette 2007.......................Xavier Adibi 2008......................Orion Martin 2009.......................Cody Grimm 2010.................................. John Graves 2011................................. Danny Coale
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Outstanding Defensive Lineman 1989.......................... Scott Hill 1990.................. Jimmy Whitten 1991.....................Wooster Pack 1992..................Jerome Preston 1993.......................... J.C. Price 1994.................... Cornell Brown 1995.......................... J.C. Price 1996.................... Cornell Brown 1997................. Kerwin Hairston 1998............... John Engelberger 1999...................... Corey Moore 2000....................... David Pugh 2001....................... David Pugh 2002..................Nathaniel Adibi 2003..................Nathaniel Adibi 2004..........................Jim Davis 2005..................Jonathan Lewis 2006............... Noland Burchette 2007..........................Chris Ellis 2008.................... Jason Worilds 2009.................... Jason Worilds 2010............................ Steven Friday 2011....................... Derrick Hopkins Outstanding Linebacker 1989................... Randy co*ckrell 1990.................. Archie Hopkins 1991.......................P.J. Preston 1992........................ Ken Brown
1993........................ Ken Brown 1994................. George DelRicco 1995................. George DelRicco 1996................. Myron Newsome 1997.........................Steve Tate 1998...................... Jamel Smith 1999...................... Jamel Smith 2000.........................Ben Taylor 2001.........................Ben Taylor 2002..................... Mikal Baaqee 2003..................Vegas Robinson 2004..................... Mikal Baaqee 2005......................... Vince Hall 2006......................... Vince Hall 2007.......................Xavier Adibi 2008......................Brett Warren 2009.......................Cody Grimm 2010.................................Bruce Taylor 2011............................. Tariq Edwards Outstanding Defensive Back 1989.................. Damien Russell 1990.................. Damien Russell 1991.................. Damien Russell 1992.............. Tyronne Drakeford 1993....................... Scott Jones 1994.............William Yarborough 1995.............William Yarborough 1996.......................Torrian Gray 1997.................Pierson Prioleau 1998.................Pierson Prioleau 1999................. Anthony Midget 2000................Ronyell Whitaker 2001................Ronyell Whitaker Willie Pile, Kevin McCadami 2002......................... Willie Pile 2003................Michael Crawford 2004................... Vincent Fuller, Eric Green, Jimmy Williamsi 2005..................Jimmy Williams 2006................ Brandon Flowers 2007................ Brandon Flowers 2008......... Victor “Macho” Harris 2009............. Rashad Carmichael 2010........................... Jayron Hosley 2011...................................Kyle Fuller Outstanding Specialist 1989...................Mickey Thomas 1990.Chris Baucia, Marcus Mickel 1991...................... Bo Campbell 1992.. James Depoy, Brian Reaves 1993.................... Robbie Colley 1994.................... Robbie Colley 1995........................Atle Larsen 1996.....................Shawn Scales 1997.................. Shayne Graham 1998.................... Jimmy Kibble 1999.................. Shayne Graham 2000.....................Carter Warley 2001.......................Wayne Ward 2002......................Vinnie Burns 2003.. James Anderson, Vinnie Burns 2004......................Vinnie Burns 2005...Brandon Pace, Nic Schmitt 2006.................... Brandon Pace 2007...................... Jud Dunlevy 2008.......................Dustin Keys 2009.....................Matt Waldron 2010............................... Chris Hazley 2011..... Danny Coale, Justin Myer Outstanding Offensive Lineman 1989....................Eugene Chung 1990....................Eugene Chung 1991....................Eugene Chung 1992.......................... Jim Pyne 1993.......................... Jim Pyne 1994.....Jay Hagood, Chris Malone 1995...................... Billy Conaty 1996...................... Billy Conaty
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1997............... Gennaro DiNapoli 1998...................... Derek Smith 1999....................... Keith Short 2000..........................Matt Lehr 2001.. Matt Wincek, Steve DeMasi 2002........................ Jake Grove 2003........................ Jake Grove 2004................ Will Montgomery 2005.................... Jimmy Martin 2006..................... Duane Brown 2007..................... Duane Brown 2008.....................Ryan Shuman 2009........................... Ed Wang 2010................................. Greg Nosal 2011..............Blake DeChristopher Outstanding Offensive Back 1989.................. Vaughn Hebron 1990...Vaughn Hebron, Phil Bryant 1991........................Phil Bryant 1992.................... Tony Kennedy 1993................. Dwayne Thomas 1994................. Dwayne Thomas 1995................. Dwayne Thomas 1996................... Ken Oxendine, Brian Edmondsi 1997.................... Ken Oxendine 1998.................... Shyrone Stith 1999.................... Shyrone Stith 2000......................... Lee Suggs 2001.................Jarrett Ferguson 2002......................... Lee Suggs 2003.......................Kevin Jones 2004.................... Bryan Randall 2005... Cedric Humes, Marcus Vick 2006...................... Branden Ore 2007...................... Tyrod Taylor 2008..................... Darren Evans 2009.................... Ryan Williams 2010....Darren Evans, Tyrod Taylor 2011............................. David Wilson Outstanding Receiver 1989...............Myron Richardson 1990........................Nick Cullen 1991...................... Bo Campbell 1992................Antonio Freeman 1993................Antonio Freeman 1994.........................Bryan Still 1995................Jermaine Holmes 1996..................Bryan Jennings 1997.....................Shawn Scales 1998......................... Ricky Hall 1999.......................André Davis 2000................ Emmett Johnson 2001.......................André Davis 2002....................Ernest Wilford 2003....................Ernest Wilford 2004...........................Jeff King 2005...........................Jeff King 2006......................Josh Morgan 2007...Josh Morgan, Justin Harper 2008....................... Greg Boone 2009................... Jarrett Boykin 2010..............................Andre Smith 2011............................Jarrett Boykin Blacksburg Sports Club Paul Frederick Cobb Award This award is given in memory of former Tech player Freddie Cobb, who was awarded the Navy Cross for heroism in Vietnam. It goes to the most spirited player. 1993.................... Jim Petrovich 1994................... William Ferrell 1995.. Lawrence Lewis, Jim Baron 1996......................Shaine Miles 1997..................... Danny Wheel 1998....................Tyron Edmond 1999.................... Jimmy Kibble
2000...... Tee Butler, Benny Wolfe 2001.......................Brian Welch 2002................Ronyell Whitaker 2003......................Steve Canter 2004..................... James Griffin 2005.................... Jason Murphy 2006.........................Ryan Hash 2007.........................Scott King 2008............... Jonas Houseright 2009....................... Greg Boone 2010.................Rashad Carmichael 2011...........................Eddie Whitlely John William Schneider Award This is given in memory of former player William Schneider, who was killed in an automobile crash. It goes to a player who excels in athletics, scholarship and leadership. 1989........................... Rich Fox 1990......................Lamar Smith 1991.........................Will Furrer 1992................... Kirk Alexander 1993................. Marcus McClung 1994..................... Chris Peduzzi 1995... Chris Malone, Jeff Holland 1996...............Brandon Semones 1997.........................Korey Irby 1998........................ Ken Handy 1999...Greg Shockley, Steven Hunt 2000...................... Dave Kadela 2001................ Bob Slowikowski 2002......................... Willie Pile 2003....................... Keith Willis 2004.......................Kevin Lewis 2005.................James Anderson 2006.......................Nick Leeson 2007............Carlton Weatherford 2008..................... Dustin Pickle 2009....................... Cam Martin 2010..............................Beau Warren 2011.............................. Chris Drager Lawrence R. White Award This award is given in honor of the late Lawrence White, a former Tech linebacker who excelled in the weight room and was a positive role model for all Tech football players. It is given to the team’s most outstanding strength and conditioning athlete. 1997................Todd Washington 1998.......................Dwight Vick 1999................. Michael Hawkes 2000.....................Josh Redding 2001...................... Larry Austin 2002................... Anthony Davis 2003......................... Cols Colas 2004............... Brandon Manning 2005................ Will Montgomery 2006........................Jesse Allen 2007............Carlton Weatherford 2008....................... Devin Perez 2009................ Demetrius Taylor 2010.........................Kenny Younger 2011..........................Jaymes Brooks Wes Worsham Award Named for long-time Tech supporter Wes Worsham, this award is given to a player who exceeds expectations and surprises everyone with his performance. 1997....................... Brad Baylor 1998....................... Ryan Smith 1999................... Tim Schnecker 2000.....................Josh Redding 2001................... Dan Wilkinson 2002....................... Lamar Cobb
2003...Chris Shreve, Garnell Wilds 2004..........................Jon Dunn 2005.....................Tim Sandidge 2006......................Brenden Hill 2007...................... Jud Dunlevy 2008.............. Purnell Sturdivant 2009........................ Matt Reidy 2010......................... Brian Saunders 2011........................................ Cris Hill Edward G. Ferrell Award This award is given in honor of the late Eddie Ferrell, whose hard work, sense of humor, devotion and unselfishness touched thousands of athletes during his 28-year career as a trainer at Tech. It is given to the player who best exemplifies hard work and unselfishness. 1998................. Lamont Pegues, Angelo Harrisoni 1999............. Nathaniel Williams 2000..................Anthony Lambo 2001..................... Chad Beasley 2002....................... Luke Owens 2003......................Doug Easlick 2004....................... Jason Lallis 2005.................Justin Hamilton 2006......................... Cory Price 2007........................ D.J. Parker 2008.......................... Cory Holt 2009..................Richard Graham 2010......................... Davon Morgan 2011............................Josh Oglesby, Barquell Riversi Williams-Moss Award Named in honor of John E. Williams, a former Dean of the College, and Joseph S. Moss, a former player and coach at Tech. The award goes to the player who demonstrates the highest quality of leadership and character. 1999........................ Chris Cyrus 2000....................Nick Sorensen 2001.................Jarrett Ferguson 2002...................... Billy Hardee 2003.....................Jacob Gibson 2004......................Mike Daniels 2005....Jordan Trott, Blake Warren 2006....................... Nic Schmitt 2007....................... Eddie Royal 2008......................Brett Warren 2009..................... Nekos Brown 2010...............................Tyrod Taylor 2011................................. Greg Nosal Paul Torgersen Award Given in honor of former Tech President Paul Torgersen who has served the university with distinction for three decades in a variety of capacities. The award goes to a player who shows a commitment to hard work and great effort every time he takes the field. 1999............... John Engelberger 2000.................. Cullen Hawkins 2001................. Jake Houseright 2002.................... Shawn Witten 2003....................Ernest Wilford 2004...................... James Miller 2005........................ Mike Imoh 2006......................... Cary Wade 2007..................... Duane Brown 2008.................... Sean Glennon 2009...........Cordarrow Thompson 2010...................... Chris Hazley 2011....................Andrew Lanier
Home of the Hokies Lane Stadium/Worsham Field The Virginia Tech football team has enjoyed over a decade of success, going to 19 straight bowl games and winning 10 or more games in eight straight seasons. A big part of that success is the home-field advantage the Hokies enjoy at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field. Billed as the toughest place in college football for opponents to play by Rivals.com, the Hokies play on not only one of the best playing surfaces in the nation, but with the south end zone and west side additions, the Hokies compete in one of the best stadiums in the nation. Now entering its 48th season as an arena of collegiate football competition, Lane Stadium/ Worsham Field has gone through numerous changes, renovations and additions. But through it all, it has always been regarded as one of the finest places to watch – and toughest places for opponents to play – a college football game.
A Towering New Look
The South End Zone
Prior to the 2002 season, Tech added 11,120 seats in the south end zone to enclose that end of the stadium. The double-deck structure is similar to the Cleveland Browns’ “Dawg Pound” section and has bleacher, bench-back and club seats. The structure is enclosed, but has gaps between the existing structure and the new one. This is because of new building codes and a desire to get fans closer to the field. Below the south end zone stands are several features: A football visitor’s locker room which can be divided and used for other sports’ visiting teams in the winter and spring. The June Oblinger Shott Media Center, which houses a press room, two press conference areas, three radio rooms, a dark room and several storage rooms. The outside of the facility also received a new look, making the entrance more inviting. Walkways and landscaping give the south and west sides a more appealing entrance for fans and teams.
Another addition to the facility is the turf and drainage system that was replaced in the summer of 2001 as Tech became the first collegiate football team to have a new state-of-the-art GreenTech ITM natural Bermuda grass sports field system. It provides excellent drainage with irrigation lines and a vacuum system that can handle up to 16 inches of rain an hour. In the winter of 2003-04, a heating system was installed to keep the grass at an optimum temperature during the winter months. This innovative system is in place in just a handful of other stadiums in the world and makes Worsham Field one of the finest playing fields around.
A Winning Tradition
On Sept. 22, 1994, Tech won its 100th game in Lane Stadium in memorable fashion before a national television audience on ESPN with a 34-6 win over rival West Virginia. On Nov. 1, 2003, Tech upset No. 2 Miami 31-7 to pick up its 150th all-time win at Lane Stadium, marking the highest-ranked opponent the Hokies have ever defeated. Tech’s overall record at Lane Stadium is 196 wins, 69 losses and six ties in 47 years of play. The Hokies are 123-32-1 at home during Coach Frank Beamer’s tenure at Virginia Tech and more impressively, are 105-18 in Blacksburg during the last 19 seasons. Since joining the ACC prior to the 2004 season, Tech has accumulated a record of 46-7 at home,
Lane Stadium Historic Milestones First Win at Lane Stadium First Televised Game 25th Win at Lane Stadium 50th Win at Lane Stadium First CBS Game First Night Game First Game Under Coach Beamer First Win Under Coach Beamer 75th Win at Lane Stadium First ESPN Game First BIG EAST Game First BIG EAST Win 100th Win at Lane Stadium First Thursday Night Game Program’s 1,000th Game 125th Win at Lane Stadium First ESPN GameDay Appearance Frank Beamer’s 100th Win at Tech Tech’s 600th win 150th win at Lane Stadium First ACC Game and Win 250th game at Lane Stadium
Date Oct. 2, 1965 Oct. 29, 1966 Oct. 11, 1975 Oct. 3, 1981 Sept. 18, 1982 Nov. 25, 1982 Sept. 12, 1987 Oct. 3, 1987 Oct. 3, 1987 Nov. 24, 1990 Sept. 26, 1992 Oct. 16, 1993 Sept. 22, 1994 Sept. 22, 1994 Sept. 4, 1999 Sept. 23, 1999 Oct. 16, 1999 Sept. 1, 2001 Sept. 6, 2003 Nov. 1, 2003 Sept. 18, 2004 Nov. 6, 2008
Opponent Result Score William & Mary W 9-7 Florida State W 23-21 Florida State W 13-10 Memphis State W 17-13 Miami (Fla.) L 8-14 Virginia W 21-14 Clemson L 10-22 Navy W 31-11 Navy W 31-11 Virginia W 38-13 West Virginia L 7-16 Temple W 55-7 West Virginia W 34-6 West Virginia W 34-6 James Madison W 47-0 Clemson W 31-11 Syracuse W 62-0 Connecticut W 52-10 James Madison W 43-0 Miami W 31-7 Duke W 41-17 Maryland W 23-13
Virginia Tech’s all-time record at Lane Stadium: 196-69-6 (47 years) Longest Winning Streak at Lane Stadium: 16 games (first, 47-0, James Madison, 1999 - last, 34-20, Boston College, 2001)
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The third in a series of upgrades was completed at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field prior to the 2006 season, finishing off a magnificent project on the west side of the stadium. Ground was broken in November of 2004 for the project and crews began building around the former press box, laying the above and below ground settings, as well as removing the two light towers on that side of the stadium. At the conclusion of the 2004 season, the old press box was removed and the structure was filled in to match what was built up during the 2004 season. A new press area on the west side, toward the south end zone with a dining area and improved overall facilities, is just the tip of the iceberg. Additional luxury suites, a new President’s area, four private club seating areas, new concession stands, a ticket office, athletic fund offices, an athletics memorabilia area and a new student academic services area were also included in this project. In addition, the fencing that surrounded the stadium was removed and the area on the west side exterior of the newly renovated stadium was landscaped with walkways and a weekday parking lot for ticket patrons as well as memorabilia-area and Hokie Club visitors. This includes a flagpole plaza near the southwest entrance. Dedicated to former football player and current Hokie Club supporter John Moody, it is a terrific meeting place with the U.S. flag flying alongside the commonwealth of Virginia flag and a Tech flag. In the summer of 2003, $1.9 million was raised to fund the ongoing planning of the west side expansion, allowing for the ground breaking of the west side project. In 2005, the inside of the stadium was also given a new look as Hokie Stone was added to the walls in each of the end zones, so there’s no question as to where the game is being played for fans watching on television.
New kicking nets were installed in both end zones and a new video board – one-third larger – replaced the old one on the existing scoreboard. New lights that doubled the candlepower and reduced shadows on the field were added as part of the renovation. With all of these additions and improvements, Lane Stadium has kept up its reputation as one of the best places for college football.
Series Records Following is a list of the 63 schools that Virginia Tech has faced in Lane Stadium and a breakdown of the Hokies’ home record against those teams since the stadium opened in 1965. Akron Alabama Alabama-Birmingham Appalachian State Arkansas State Auburn Boston College Bowling Green Buffalo Central Florida Central Michigan Cincinnati Clemson Connecticut Duke East Carolina
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including a conference mark of 26-6. The Hokies went 32-9 at Lane Stadium/Worsham field while a member of the BIG EAST. A large part of that impressive record is the home-field environment created by the fans as Lane Stadium has been sold out for 87 consecutive games entering the 2012 season, starting with the final home game of the 1998 season against Virginia.
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On Sept. 5, 1992, Worsham Field was officially dedicated in honor of Wes and Janet Worsham, longtime Hokie supporters from Kilmarnock, Va. The Worshams pledged $1 million to the university’s Second Century Campaign. The Campaign raised over $18.6 million, almost $1.7 million more than the original goal, thanks to the support of people like the Worshams. The stadium is named for the late Edward H. Lane, a graduate of the university and a former member of the Board of Visitors. Lane headed an educational foundation project which raised more than $3 million for the original construction. Lane’s personal donation was the first received by the fund. The original cost was $3.5 million, compared with $3.2 million spent for the addition on top of the east stands. The stadium’s original capacity was 40,000, but the addition, completed in 1980, raised that number to 52,500. The relocation of bleacher seats dropped the total capacity to under 50,000. Lane Stadium, featuring a modern lighting system and a seating capacity of 65,632 for this season after a new section of club seats have ben replaced on the west side, ranks as one of the nation’s finest collegiate football facilities. Before moving to Lane Stadium, Tech played its home games in Miles Stadium, which had a seating capacity of 17,000. The late Stuart K. Cassell proposed the new stadium as a part of a general plan for a number of new facilities for the school.
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Through the Years
Original construction of Lane Stadium began in April, 1964 and was completed four years later. The Hokies did not wait for completion, playing their first game in the stadium on Oct. 2, 1965. Tech defeated William and Mary, 9-7, that day with only the west stands and the center section of the east bleachers completed. Official dedication ceremonies took place Oct. 23 before a 22-14 win over Virginia. Through the years, the stadium has seen several changes and renovations. In 1982, the lighting system was added to the facility. The system was first used in Tech’s nationally televised 21-14 Thanksgiving Day victory over Virginia that season. The game was broadcast on WTBS and was the first-ever nationally televised game from Lane Stadium. Prior to the 1989 season, Lane Stadium underwent further improvements. Tech received a donation of 16 flags with the “VT” logo for the stadium. Lane Stadium also received a new paint job which included the addition of maroon and orange stripes around the inner walls of the facility. In 1991, a new scoreboard bearing BIG EAST Conference logos replaced the old scoreboard at the south end of the stadium, while a new auxiliary scoreboard was placed at the north end. In the spring of 1994, renovations were completed on seven lower sections of the east stands. Renovations included replacing concrete risers and the addition of wheelchair seating. Before the 1994 season, plaques bearing retired jerseys of Tech heroes Bruce Smith, Carroll Dale, the late Frank Loria and Jim Pyne were added to the wall in the north end zone. With the addition of the north end zone seats, the four retired numbers now fly on flag poles above those stands. In 2002, three more flags – those bearing the names and numbers of Frank Beamer, Michael Vick and Cornell Brown – were added, retiring their jerseys, but not their numbers. In 2006, a
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banner for center Jake Grove was added to that collection, as well as one for Corey Moore in 2009. In 2008, banners were placed on both the east and west sides on beams honoring conference player of the year and national award honorees, including Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Lombardi Award winner Corey Moore and Outland Trophy honoree Bruce Smith. Prior to the 1998 season, the oldest bleachers were replaced with new locust wood and the stands were waterproofed and top coated. On the east side, the roof on the former visitors’ locker room was replaced along with the wooden bleachers in the three sections above the dressing room. Also, additional handicapped seating was added. In addition to the seats in the north end zone constructed before the 1999 season, the interior block walls and concourse tunnels were sealcoated to match the exterior of Cassell Coliseum and the Merryman Center. Before the 2000 season, a new scoreboard, complete with “Hokievision” was installed behind the north end zone bleachers. The south end zone construction project eliminated the old wooden bleachers in that area. But the north end zone bleachers were expanded down to the field, adding close to 600 new, permanent seats to make the north end zone look similar to the new south end zone. This is where The Marching Virginians – one of Tech’s two marching bands – sit. These moves cut the capacity to 53,662. Prior to the 2000 season, approximately 3,000 permanent bleacher seats were added in the north end zone, and, prior to the 1999 season, 2,100 permanent seats were added in the same end zone. In 2003, permacaps were installed over all the wooden seats to enhance fan comfort. The past seven years, fans saw new conference logos around the stadium as the Hokies made the move to the ACC prior to the 2004 season. In that time, the Hokies have won four conference titles.
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Most Points Kicking by an Individual: Tech – 18, Mickey Thomas vs. Vanderbilt, 1989; Opponent – 18, Rafael Garcia of Virginia, 1994 Most Interceptions by an Individual: Tech – 3, seven times (most recent: cb Anthony Midget vs. Miami, 1999); Opponent – 3, Aaron Beasley of West Virginia, 1994 Most Interceptions by a Team: Tech – 6, vs. Rutgers, 1998; Opponent – 5, Virginia, 1992 & 1994 Most Interception Yardage by an Individual: Tech – 182, fs Ashley Lee vs. Vanderbilt, 1983; Opponent – 99, db Marcus Mauney of West Virginia, 1974 Most Interception Yardage by a Team: Tech – 182, vs. Vanderbilt, 1983; Opponent – 107, by East Carolina, 1991 Most Punts by an Individual: Tech – 12, two times (most recent: Gene Fisher vs. Miami, 1967); Opponent – 13, Bill Rudison of Akron, 1989 and Matt Schulte of Ohio, 2007 Most Punt Returns by an Individual: Tech – 10, two times (most recent: Bo Campbell vs. Akron, 1989); Opponent – 7, Rahsaan Vanterpool of West Virginia, 1994 Most Punt Returns by a Team: Tech – 10, two times (most recent: vs. Akron, 1989); Opponent – 8, Houston, 1974 Most Punt Return Yardage by an Individual: Tech – 164, Antonio Freeman vs. Pittsburgh, 1994; Opponent – 127, Larry Carter of Kentucky, 1978 Most Punt Return Yardage by a Team: Tech – 164, vs. Pittsburgh, 1994; Opponent – 127, Kentucky, 1978 Most Kickoff Returns by an Individual: Tech – 6, Marcus Mickel vs. Clemson, 1989; Opponent – 6, four times (most recent: Tyrone Walker of Western Michigan, 2004) Most Kickoff Returns by a Team: Tech – 8, vs. Houston, 1974 and vs. Virginia, 1994; Opponent – 9, George Washington, 1966 and Maryland, 1993 Most Kickoff Return Yardage by an Individual: Tech – 214, Marcus Mickel vs. Clemson, 1989; Opponent – 142, Phil Mosser of William & Mary, 1971 Most Kickoff Return Yardage by a Team: Tech – 245, vs. South Carolina, 1973; Opponent – 189, Rutgers, 1993 Most First Downs: Tech – 35, vs. Wake Forest, 2010; Opponent – 34, William & Mary, 1971 Fewest First Downs: Tech – 3, vs. Miami (Fla.), 1967; Opponent – 5, Virginia, 2006 and Ohio, 2007 Most Fumbles: Tech – 11, vs. Tulsa, 1976; Opponent – 8, Richmond, 1975 Most Fumbles Lost: Tech – 5 vs. Tulsa, 1976; Opponent – 5, two times (most recent: Clemson, 1985) Most Combined Fumbles: 17, Tech (11) vs. Tulsa (6), 1976 Most Combined Fumbles Lost: 10, Tech (5) vs. Tulsa (5), 1976 Most Yards Penalized: Tech – 163 vs. Wake Forest, 1983; Opponent – 160, Miami (Fla.), 1992 Largest Crowd: 66,233, 40 times (most recent: vs. North Carolina, 2011) Smallest Crowd: 10,000, vs. VMI, 1977
HALL OF FAME MUSEUM Since the start of the 2008 football season, fans have had the opportunity to visit Virginia Tech’s new Hall of Fame museum located on the west side of the football stadium. Covering two stories, the museum features all Hokie sports with galleries, display cases and interactive screens. Individual athletes honored include All-Americans, Academic All-Americans and Tech’s Hall of Fame members. Fans can review the history of Tech athletics through a photo timeline. The museum is open to the public Monday through Friday between 9 a.m., and 3 p.m. It is closed on weekends and on game days.
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Best Record: 7-0, 1996 Worst Record: 0-3-1, 1969 Most Points Scored: Tech – 77 vs. Akron, 1995; Opponent – 49, Houston, 1974 Highest Combined Score: 104 pts., 77-27 win against Akron, 1995 Lowest Combined Score: 3 pts., 3-0 win against Villanova, 1967 Longest Run from Scrimmage: Tech – 82 yds., rb Phil Rogers vs. VMI, 1975; Opponent – 89 yds., rb Wes McFadden of Clemson, 1987 Longest Pass Completion: Tech – 91 yds., qb Steve Casey to wb Sidney Snell vs. VMI, 1979; Opponent – 97 yards, qb Tim Hasselbeck to wr Dedrick Dewalt, Boston College, 1999 Longest Interception Return: Tech – 98 yds., ilb Jamel Smith vs. Rutgers, 1998; Opponent – 99 yds., db Marcus Mauney of West Virginia, 1974 Longest Kickoff Return: Tech – 99 yds., Eddie Hunter vs. South Carolina, 1986; Opponent – 100 yds., Jimmy Stewart of Tulsa, 1976 Longest Punt Return: Tech – 95 yds., Frank Loria vs. Miami (Fla.), 1967; Opponent – 88 yds., Larry Carter of Kentucky, 1978 Longest Field Goal: Tech – 61 yds., Wayne Latimer vs. Florida State, 1975; Opponent – 56 yds., Kenny Stadlin of Virginia, 1984 Most Yards Rushing by an Individual: Tech – 253, Darren Evans vs. Maryland, 2008; Opponent – 241, Josh Harris of Wake Forest, 2010 Most Yards Rushing by a Team: Tech – 467, vs. William & Mary, 1985; Opponent – 441, Kentucky, 1974 Fewest Yards Rushing by a Team: Tech – minus 1, vs. Syracuse, 1987; Opponent – minus 28, Arkansas St., 1997 Most Yards Passing by an Individual: Tech – 527, Don Strock vs. Houston, 1972; Opponent – 498, Scott Milanovich of Maryland, 1993 Most Yards Passing by a Team: Tech – 527, vs. Houston, 1972; Opponent – 498, Maryland, 1993 Fewest Yards Passing by a Team: Tech – 11, vs. Richmond, 1975; Opponent – 15, Kentucky, 1974 Most Passing Attempts by an Individual: Tech – 53, Sean Glennon vs. Georgia Tech, 2006 and Don Strock vs. Houston, 1972; Opponent – 54, Dean May of Louisville, 1983 Most Passing Attempts by a Team: Tech – 54, vs. Georgia Tech, 2006; Opponent – 57, Appalachian State, 1982 and Maryland, 1993 Most Pass Completions by an Individual: Tech – 34, Don Strock vs. Houston, 1972; Opponent – 31, Byron Leftwich of Marshall, 2002 Most Pass Completions by a Team: Tech – 34, vs. Houston, 1972; Opponent – 36, Marshall, 2002 Most Pass Receptions by an Individual: Tech – 13, Nick Cullen vs. Southern Miss, 1990; Opponent – 13, Ron Sellers of Florida State, 1966 and Andre Callender of Boston College, 2007 Most Yards on Pass Receptions by an Individual: Tech – 194, Antonio Freeman vs. Temple, 1993; Opponent – 180, Herman Moore of Virginia, 1990 Most Total Offense by an Individual: Tech – 516 yds., Don Strock vs. Houston, 1972; Opponent – 516 yds., Scott Milanovich of Maryland, 1993 Most Total Offense by a Team: Tech – 641 yds., vs. Maryland, 1993; Opponent – 649 yds., Maryland, 1993 Most Combined Total Offense: 1,290 yds., Tech (641 yds.) vs. Maryland (649 yds.), 1993 Most Touchdowns by a Team: Tech – 11, vs. Akron, 1995; Opponent – 7, Houston, 1974 Most Points Scored by an Individual: Tech – 26, fb George Constantinides vs. Richmond, 1967; Opponent – 24, rb Mike Dingle of South Carolina, 1990 Most Rushing Touchdowns by an Individual: Tech – 4, five times (most recent: tb Ryan Williams vs. NC State, 2009); Opponent – 3, three times (most recent: rb Terrell Willis of Rutgers, 1993) Most Rushing Touchdowns by a Team: Tech – 8, vs. Akron, 1995; Opponent – 5, Kentucky, 1974 Most Touchdown Passes by an Individual: Tech – 4, three times (most recent: Bryan Randall vs. Florida A&M, 2004) Opponent – 4, three times (most recent: John Turman of Pittsburgh, 2000) Most Touchdown Passes by a Team: Tech – 5, vs. Temple, 1993; Opponent – 4, five times (most recent: Miami, 2011) Most Touchdown Receptions by an Individual: Tech – 3, Antonio Freeman vs. Maryland, 1993; Opponent – 3, two times (most recent: Larry Fitzgerald of Pittsburgh, 2002) Most Field Goals Made by an Individual: Tech – 6, Mickey Thomas vs. Vanderbilt, 1989; Opponent – 5, Rafael Garcia of Virginia, 1994
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These former Hokies either are/were members of a National Football League team or a United States Football League team, appearing in at least one game, or dressing on the active roster for a majority of the year, with the listed squad: (The 29 players in bold and pictured were active as of May 22, 2012)
Eugene Chung..................... Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars New England Patriots
Xavier Adibi........................ Minnesota Vikings Houston Texans
Danny Coale.......................... Dallas Cowboys
David Clowney...........................Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers New York Jets
James Anderson.................Carolina Panthers
Billy Conaty............................ Dallas Cowboys Buffalo Bills
Antonio Banks..................... Minnesota Vikings
John Cowne.................... Washington Redskins
Ken Barefoot................... Washington Redskins
Ray Crittenden....................San Diego Chargers New England Patriots
Kam Chancellor
Chad Beasley........................ Cleveland Browns Tom Beasley.................... Washington Redskins Pittsburgh Steelers Jarrett Boykin
Cory Bird............................ Indianapolis Colts Andy Bowling.......................... Atlanta Falcons Jarrett Boykin...................Green Bay Packers Gene Breen..........................Los Angeles Rams Green Bay Packers Pittsburgh Steelers
Jaymes Brooks
Carroll Dale......................... Minnesota Vikings Green Bay Packers Los Angeles Rams André Davis............................Houston Texans Buffalo Bills New England Patriots Cleveland Browns Anthony Davis.......................... St. Louis Rams Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jim Davis........................ Jacksonville Jaguars
Jaymes Brooks..................Green Bay Packers
Blake DeChristopher...........Arizona Cardinals
Cornell Brown....................... Baltimore Ravens
Gennaro DiNapoli .................... Dallas Cowboys Tennessee Titans Oakland Raiders
Duane Brown.........................Houston Texans Ken Brown..............................Denver Broncos Robert Brown...................... Green Bay Packers Roger Brown................... New England Patriots New York Giants
David Clowney
Danny Coale
Tyronne Drakeford................Washington Redskins New Orleans Saints San Francisco 49ers Jim Druckenmiller.............. San Francisco 49ers Doug Easlick........................... Miami Dolphins
Phil Bryant....................... Philadelphia Eagles Buffalo Bills Kansas City Chiefs
Bill Ellenbogen....................... New York Giants Chris Ellis................................... Buffalo Bills
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Rashad Carmichael
John Burke........................San Diego Chargers New York Jets New England Patriots
John Engelberger.....................Denver Broncos San Francisco 49ers
Rashad Carmichael.................Houston Texans
Darren Evans.....................Indianapolis Colts
Keion Carpenter....................... Atlanta Falcons Buffalo Bills
Mike Faulkner............................ New York Jets
Al Chamblee.................. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mickey Fitzgerald.................... New York Giants Atlanta Falcons
Kam Chancellor.................. Seattle Seahawks
Brandon Flowers............... Kansas City Chiefs
Ike Charlton........................... New York Giants Jacksonville Jaguars Seattle Seahawks
Antonio Freeman................... Green Bay Packers Philadelphia Eagles
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Darren Evans
Brandon Frye........................ Seattle Seahawks Miami Dolphins Vincent Fuller............................. Detroit Lions Tennessee Titans Will Furrer................................Houston Oilers Chicago Bears
Brandon Flowers
Shayne Graham......................Houston Texans Baltimore Ravens Miami Dolphins New England Patriots New York Giants Cincinnati Bengals Carolina Panthers Buffalo Bills John Granby............................Denver Broncos Torrian Gray........................ Minnesota Vikings Eric Green............................ Arizona Cardinals Cody Grimm................Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jake Grove.............................. Miami Dolphins Oakland Raiders Jay Hagood............................... New York Jets DeAngelo Hall.............. Washington Redskins Oakland Raiders Atlanta Falcons
Shayne Graham
Jayron Hosley..................... New York Giants Eddie Hunter................. Tampa Bay Buccaneers New York Jets Waverly Jackson.................. Indianapolis Colts Bryan Jennings...................San Diego Chargers Mike Johnson............................. Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns Baltimore Stars
Jock Jones...........................Phoenix Cardinals Cleveland Browns Joe Jones........................... Indianapolis Colts Kevin Jones.............................. Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Victor Jones............................... Detroit Lions Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dave Kadela......................... Carolina Panthers Atlanta Falcons
Justin Hamilton............... Washington Redskins Cleveland Browns
Jonathan Lewis................ Jacksonville Jaguars Arizona Cardinals
Billy Hardee............................ Baltimore Stars New York Jets Denver Broncos
Kenny Lewis.............................. New York Jets
Jeff King
Kevin McCadam..................... Carolina Panthers Atlanta Falcons Doug McDougald............... New England Patriots Anthony Midget............... Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Michael Hawkes.................... Carolina Panthers
Will Montgomery............Washington Redskins New York Jets Carolina Panthers
Vaughn Hebron........................Denver Broncos Philadelphia Eagles
Joshua Morgan............. Washington Redskins San Francisco 49ers
Waddey Harvey............................ Buffalo Bills
Jayron Hosley
Jeff King...........................Arizona Cardinals Carolina Panthers
Ricky Hall...............................Denver Broncos Kansas City Chiefs
Victor “Macho” Harris....... Washington Redskins Philadelphia Eagles
Cris Hill
Steve Johnson................. New England Patriots
Matt Lehr.......................... New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers Atlanta Falcons Dallas Cowboys
Justin Harper....................... Baltimore Ravens
Cody Grimm
Cris Hill....................................Buffalo Bills
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Hokies in the Pros Corey Moore............................. Miami Dolphins Buffalo Bills
Bruce Smith.................... Washington Redskins Buffalo Bills
Buzz Nutter............................. Baltimore Colts Pittsburgh Steelers
Derek Smith.................... Washington Redskins
Don Oakes.....................Boston (N.E.) Patriots Philadelphia Eagles Carlton Powell
Ken Oxendine.......................... Atlanta Falcons
Bryan Still.............................. Atlanta Falcons San Diego Chargers
Jesse Penn.............................. Dallas Cowboys
Shyrone Stith...................... Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars
Willie Pile............................... Dallas Cowboys Kansas City Chiefs
Don Strock........................... Cleveland Browns Miami Dolphins
George Preas........................... Baltimore Colts Pierson Prioleau.................. New Orleans Saints Jacksonville Jaguars Washington Redskins Buffalo Bills San Francisco 49ers David Pugh......................... Indianapolis Colts Jim Pyne.......................... Philadelphia Eagles Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions Tampa Bay Buccaneers Darryl Tapp
Rick Razzano.......................Cincinnati Bengals Bill Renner.......................... Green Bay Packers Jimmy Richards......................... New York Jets George Roberts........................ Atlanta Falcons San Diego Chargers Miami Dolphins Aaron Rouse........................... New York Giants Green Bay Packers Eddie Royal..................... San Diego Chargers Denver Broncos
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Damien Russell.................. San Francisco 49ers Ricky Scales.............................Houston Oilers
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Bob Schweickert........................ New York Jets Mike Shaw......................... Pittsburgh Maulers
Michael Vick
Nick Sorensen....................... Cleveland Browns Jacksonville Jaguars St. Louis Rams
Tony Paige.............................. Miami Dolphins Detroit Lions New York Jets
Carlton Powell.......................Atlanta Falcons
Eddie Royal
Gary Smith..........................Cincinnati Bengals
Lee Suggs............................... Miami Dolphins Cleveland Browns Darryl Tapp.....................Philadelphia Eagles Seattle Seahawks
Eddie Whitley
Ben Taylor.......................... Green Bay Packers Cleveland Browns Tyrod Taylor.......................Baltimore Ravens Mark Udinski...................... Pittsburgh Maulers Dwight Vick.......................... Baltimore Ravens Marcus Vick............................. Miami Dolphins Michael Vick...................Philadelphia Eagles Atlanta Falcons
Ryan Williams
Ed Wang..............................Oakland Raiders Buffalo Bills T.J. Washington.................... Carolina Panthers Todd Washington.....................Houston Texans Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ronyell Whitaker.................. Minnesota Vikings Tampa Bay Buccaneers Eddie Whitley........................ Dallas Cowboys
David Wilson
Garnell Wilds........................ Carolina Panthers Washington Redskins Ernest Wilford................... Jacksonville Jaguars Miami Dolphins Jimmy Williams........................ Atlanta Falcons Ryan Williams....................Arizona Cardinals
Dave Smigelsky................ Washington Redskins Atlanta Falcons
David Wilson....................... New York Giants
Andre Smith.............................. Chicago Bears
Jason Worilds.................. Pittsburgh Steelers
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Jason Worilds
Hokies in the nfl draft Player Pos. Round Pick Overall Herman “Foots” Dickerson B 7 3 63 John Maskas T 14 11 142 Frank Ballard G 15 95 Sterling Wingo B 28 9 337 Madison “Buzz” Nutter C 12 3 136 Tom Hughes T 25 11 300 George Preas G 5 2 51 Johnny Dean B 7 9 82 Howie Wright B 21 1 242 Jim Locke T 27 2 315 Tom Petty E 30 2 351 Bob Wolfenden B 13 2 147 Hilmer Olson C 16 10 191 Tom Datzell T 22 11 264 Russ Moon T 24 4 281 Jim Burks T 26 2 302 Carroll Dale E 8 2 26 Don Oakes T 3 14 42 Mike Zeno G 16 4 214 Bernie Vishneski T 16 11 221 Gene Breen T 15 14 210 Jake Adams E 13 9 177 Bob Schweickert B 3 1 29 Sonny Utz FB 6 5 75 Andy Bowling LB 4 25 105 Tommy Francisco HB 14 6 347 Donnie Bruce G 16 16 409 Ken Barefoot TE 5 2 113 Jim Richards DB 8 18 210 Jim “Waddey” Harvey T 8 1 183 Rick Piland G 13 24 335 Ken Edwards RB 6 4 134 Jack Simcsak P 17 9 425 Don Strock QB 5 7 111 Ricky Scales WR 13 15 327 Ken Lambert DB 16 12 402 Phil Rogers RB 7 21 203 Tom Beasley DT 3 4 60 Doug McDougald DE 5 14 124 Kenny Lewis RB 5 15 125 Robert Brown LB 4 15 98 Mike Johnson LB 1 supplemental Tony Paige FB 6 9 149 Bruce Smith DE 1 1 1 Jesse Penn LB 2 16 44 Ashley Lee DB 8 5 201 Joe Jones TE 10 18 270 Al Young †† DB 11 19 299 Eddie Hunter RB 8 1 196 Curtis Taliaferro LB 8 13 208 Steve Johnson TE 6 17 154 Carter Wiley DB 12 1 306 Victor Jones LB 12 5 310 Jock Jones LB 8 19 212 Roger Brown DB 8 22 215 Al Chamblee LB 12 8 314 Eugene Chung OT 1 13 13 Will Furrer QB 4 23 107 Damien Russell DB 6 11 151 William Boatwright G 7 19 187 John Granby DB 12 26 334 Tyronne Drakeford CB 2 33 62 John Burke TE 4 18 121 Jim Pyne C 7 6 200 Antonio Freeman WR 3 26 90 Ken Brown LB 4 26 124 Bryan Still WR 2 11 41 J.C. Price DT 3 27 88 Jim Druckenmiller QB 1 26 26 Torrian Gray S 2 19 49 Antonio Banks CB 4 17 113 Cornell Brown DE 6 31 194 Todd Washington C 4 12 104 Gennaro DiNapoli G 4 17 109
Team Chicago Cardinals Boston * Buffalo (AAFC) L.A. Rams Washington Cleveland Baltimore San Francisco Chicago Cardinals Baltimore Washington L.A. Rams Detroit Chicago Bears Chicago Bears Philadelphia L.A. Rams # Philadelphia ‡ L.A. Rams @ N.Y. Giants Green Bay ^ St. Louis § San Francisco † Dallas ‡‡ St. Louis Denver Oakland Washington N.Y. Jets Buffalo Kansas City Buffalo Denver Miami Houston Houston St. Louis Pittsburgh New England Oakland Green Bay Cleveland N.Y. Jets Buffalo Dallas Atlanta Dallas N.Y. Giants N.Y. Jets Atlanta New England Atlanta Tampa Bay Cleveland Green Bay Tampa Bay New England Chicago San Francisco Philadelphia Denver San Francisco New England Tampa Bay Green Bay Denver San Diego Carolina San Francisco Minnesota Minnesota Baltimore Tampa Bay Oakland
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Player Ken Oxendine Marcus Parker Pierson Prioleau Derek Smith John Engelberger Ike Charlton Corey Moore Anthony Midget Shyrone Stith Michael Vick Cory Bird Matt Lehr André Davis Ben Taylor Kevin McCadam David Pugh Bob Slowikowski Chad Beasley Derrius Monroe Jarrett Ferguson Lee Suggs Willie Pile DeAngelo Hall Kevin Jones Jake Grove Ernest Wilford Nathaniel Adibi Eric Green Vincent Fuller Jon Dunn Jimmy Williams Darryl Tapp James Anderson Jeff King Jonathan Lewis Justin Hamilton Jimmy Martin Will Montgomery Cedric Humes Aaron Rouse David Clowney Brandon Frye Duane Brown Brandon Flowers Eddie Royal Chris Ellis Xavier Adibi Carlton Powell Josh Morgan Justin Harper Victor “Macho” Harris Jason Worilds Kam Chancellor Ed Wang Brent Bowden Cody Grimm Ryan Williams Rashad Carmichael Tyrod Taylor David Wilson Jayron Hosley Danny Coale
Pos. Round Pick Overall FB 7 12 201 RB 7 13 202 S 4 15 110 OT 5 32 165 DT 2 4 35 CB 2 21 52 LB 3 27 89 CB 5 5 134 RB 7 37 243 QB 1 1 1 S 3 29 91 OG 5 6 137 WR 2 15 47 LB 4 13 111 SS 5 13 148 DT 6 10 182 TE 6 39 211 DT 7 7 218 DE 7 13 224 FB 7 40 251 RB 4 18 115 FS 7 38 252 DB 1 8 8 RB 1 30 30 C 2 13 45 WR 4 24 120 DE 5 13 145 DB 3 11 75 S 4 7 108 OT 6 7 217 DB 2 5 37 DE 2 31 63 LB 3 24 88 TE 5 23 155 DT 6 8 177 DB 7 14 222 OT 7 19 227 OL 7 26 234 RB 7 32 240 S 3 26 89 WR 5 20 157 OT 5 26 163 OT 1 26 26 DB 2 4 35 WR 2 11 42 DE 3 9 72 LB 4 19 118 DT 5 13 148 WR 6 8 174 WR 7 8 215 DB 5 21 157 DE 2 20 52 FS 5 2 133 OT 5 9 140 P 6 3 172 LB 7 4 211 RB 2 6 38 CB 4 30 127 QB 6 15 180 RB 1 32 32 CB 3 31 94 WR 5 17 152
Team Atlanta Cincinnati San Francisco Washington San Francisco Seattle Buffalo Atlanta Jacksonville Atlanta Indianapolis Dallas Cleveland Cleveland Atlanta Indianapolis Dallas Minnesota New Orleans Buffalo Cleveland Kansas City Atlanta Detroit Oakland Jacksonville Pittsburgh Arizona Tennessee Cleveland Atlanta Seattle Carolina Carolina Arizona Cleveland San Diego Carolina Pittsburgh Green Bay Green Bay Houston Houston Kansas City Denver Buffalo Houston Denver San Francisco Baltimore Philadelphia Pittsburgh Seattle Buffalo Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Arizona Houston Baltimore N.Y. Giants N.Y. Giants Dallas
* Maskas was also drafted by the Buffalo franchise of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) in the 10th round with the 74th overall pick in 1947. # Dale was also drafted by the Minneapolis franchise of the AFL in 1960. ‡ Oakes was also drafted by the Boston franchise of the AFL in the 21st round of the 1961 draft. @ Zeno was also drafted by the Boston franchise of the AFL in the fourth round of the 1961 draft. ^ Breen was also drafted by the San Diego franchise of the AFL in the 16th round of the 1963 draft. § Adams was also drafted by the Kansas City franchise of the AFL in the 12th round of the 1964 draft. † Schweickert was also drafted by the New York Jets of the AFL in the fourth round of the 1965 draft. ‡‡ Utz was also drafted by the New York Jets of the AFL in the 13th round of the 1965 draft. †† Young only played basketball at Virginia Tech.
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Super bowl and pro bowl hokies Tech players in the Super Bowl Name Tom Beasley
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Cornell Brown Roger Brown John Burke Carroll Dale
LB CB TE WR
Tyronne Drakeford Chris Ellis Antonio Freeman
CB DE WR
Eric Green Vaughn Hebron
CB RB
Ken Oxendine Pierson Prioleau Rick Razzano Jim Richards Bruce Smith
RB S LB S DE
Nick Sorensen Don Strock
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Todd Washington Jason Worilds
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Team Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Baltimore New York Giants New England Green Bay Green Bay Minnesota San Francisco Pittsburgh Green Bay Green Bay Arizona Denver Denver Atlanta New Orleans Cincinnati New York Jets Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo St. Louis Miami Miami Tampa Bay Pittsburgh
* was not on the active roster for the game
Super Bowl XIII XIV XXXV XXV XXXI I II VIII XXIX XLV * XXXI XXXII XLIII * XXXII XXXIII XXXIII XLIV XVI III XXV XXVI XXVII XXVIII XXXVI XVII XIX XXXVII XLV *
Champion Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No No No No No No No Yes No
Hokies in the Pro Bowl Name Kam Chancellor Carroll Dale
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Antonio Freeman Shayne Graham DeAngelo Hall
WR PK CB
Mike Johnson Buzz Nutter Don Oakes Bruce Smith
LB C T DE
Michael Vick
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Team Seattle Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Cincinnati Atlanta Atlanta Washington Cleveland Pittsburgh Boston Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Philadelphia
Year 2012 1969 1970 1971 1999 2005 2005 2006 2010 1991 1963 1968 1988 1989 1990 1991 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2002* 2004 2005 2010
* was voted to the Pro Bowl, but did not participate due to injury.
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Special teams are an integral part of Hokie football and one of the units is called “Pride and Joy.” These NFL players and Tech support staff are also a source of pride and joy due to their commitment to Virginia Tech on and off the field. Virginia Tech has a prominent display in the Hall of Legends in the Merryman Athletic Center to honor such former players. John Engelberger was a dominating defensive end who went from walk-on, to four-year starter at Tech, to second-round NFL Draft pick, earning All-America honors and his college degree along the way. Waddey Harvey was a standout who started three seasons at defensive tackle and won the coveted Williams Award for leadership and character before joining the Buffalo Bills. Frank and Cheryl Beamer sponsored Harvey for recognition on the Pride and Joy display. Before starting an NFL career, Jim Pyne, a powerful center in the early 1990s, started 41 games and allowed just one sack in over 2,700 snaps on his way to becoming the Hokies’ first unanimous All-American. Michael Vick was an electrifying quarterback who made a lasting impact on college football
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while helping Virginia Tech to a national championship game and back-to-back 11-1 seasons before becoming the top NFL Draft pick in 2001. A two-time All-American, Cornell Brown became the first Virginia Tech football player to gain consensus All-America honors as a junior when he was named to five first teams in 1995. He was selected National Defensive Player of the Year by Football News in 1995. Lester Karlin is a veteran member of the Virginia Tech staff who made his first contribution to Hokie athletics as a student assistant in the football equipment room from 1971-73 and now as the equipment manager since 1978. Pierson Prioleau saw action on more than 2,000 plays at rover and on special teams, while starting 36 consecutive games for the Hokies from 1995 through 1998. A two-time first-team All-BIG EAST selection and a Sporting News All-America pick in 1997, he also excelled in the weight room, where he held every record for his position. After helping Tech to two bowl championships, Prioleau began a productive NFL career that included a Super Bowl title
with New Orleans in 2010. Mickey Fitzgerald was a bruising tight end and fullback at Virginia Tech in the late 1970s who earned the nickname “The Incredible Hulk” with his physical style of play. In 1977, Fitzgerald became the first Tech back of the modern era to rush for over 100 yards in each of his first four starts as a running back. Shayne Graham is a local product out of Dublin, Va., who earned All-Big East honors as a place-kicker. He helped lead the Hokies to the 1999 National Championship game, kicking a game-winner as time expired to beat West Virginia and keep the perfect season alive. He went on to become one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history. Nick Cullen played in 35 games as a wide receiver over a four-year career from 19871990 for the Hokies. In his senior season, he flourished, catching 37 passes for 568 yards and three touchdowns, including 13 passes in a single game against Southern Miss, which still stands as a school record for most receptions in a single game.
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Administrative Phone: (336) 854-8787 Fax: (336) 316-6097 Communications and Advanced Media Phone: (336) 851-6062 Fax: (336) 854-8797
directory Commissioner.........................................................................John D. Swofford Executive Assistant to the Commissioner......................................Cecelia DiAmico Associate Commissioners Jeff Elliott - Finance & Administration Nora Lynn Finch - Women's Basketball Operations & SWA Mike Finn - Football Communications Karl Hicks - Men's Basketball Operations Michael Kelly - Communications/Broadcasting & Football Operations Brad Hostetter - Compliance & Governance/HR Brian A. Morrison - Men’s Basketball Communications Amy Yakola - Public Relations & Marketing Assistant Commissioners Lindsey Babco*ck - Compliance and Governance W. Scott McBurney - Advanced Media Kris W. Pierce - Championships Football Officials, Coordinator.........................................................Doug Rhoads Men's Basketball Officials, Coordinator......................................... John Clougherty Women's Basketball Officials, Coordinator......................................Charlene Curtis Director of Business Operations....................................................Lynne Herndon Director of Information Systems.............................................. Christina L. Tracey Director, Men’s Basketball Operations............................................. Kathy C. Hunt Dir. of Student-Athlete Programs & Compliance.............................Shamaree Brown Director, Women’s Basketball Operations............................................ Brad Hecker Associate Director, Championships...................................................... Lee Butler Associate Director, Advanced Media.................................... Steve “Slim” Vollinger Associate Director, Football Operations.........................................Allison Doughty Associate Director, Communications................................................Steve Phillips Associate Director, Technology and Operations....................................... Ben Tario Assistant Director, Championships..................................................Donald Moore Assistant Director, Public Relations & Marketing............................ Charlotte Zoller Assistant Director, Women’s Basketball & SWA..................................Georgia Davis Website Coordinator..........................................................Heather C. Hirschman Administrative Assistants Susan Anthony - Administration/Business Jennie Barrett - Championships Barb Dery - Communications/Public Relations & Marketing Tracey Haith - Student-Athlete Welfare/Compliance & Governance/HR Karrie B. Tilley - Men's Basketball Operations/Officiating Emily Watkins - Office Coordinator/Desktop Publishing
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Interns Seth Barwick - Compliance & Student-Athlete Programs George Lane - Communications Beth Mechum - Website Gretchen Miller - Championships Shane Vaassen - Public Relations & Marketing
ACC Atlantic Division Boston College Clemson Florida State Maryland NC State Wake Forest
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Hokie Football in the ACC 2004: 10-3, 7-1 ACC
(ACC Champions; Beamer COY) First Team Brandon Pace, PK Bryan Randall, QB (POY; Offensive POY) Darryl Tapp, DE Jimmy Williams, DB Second Team Jim Davis, DT Jon Dunn, OT Jeff King, TE Honorable Mention Vincent Fuller, DB Jonathan Lewis, DT Jimmy Martin, OT Will Montgomery, C
2005: 11-2, 7-1 ACC
(Coastal Division Champions; Beamer COY) First Team Will Montgomery, C Jason Murphy, OG Darryl Tapp, DE Marcus Vick, QB Jimmy Williams, DB Second Team Vince Hall, LB Jeff King, TE Jonathan Lewis, DT Jimmy Martin, OT Honorable Mention Brandon Pace, PK
Second Team Darren Evans, RB Sergio Render, OG Orion Martin, DE Jason Worilds, DE Honorable Mention Dustin Keys, PK
2009: 10-3, 6-2 ACC
First Team Ryan Williams, RB (Rookie) Cody Grimm, LB Matt Waldron, PK Brent Bowden, P Second Team Greg Boone, TE Ed Wang, OT Sergio Render, OG Jason Worilds, DE Kam Chancellor, S Honorable Mention Blake DeChristopher, OT Beau Warren, C Rashad Carmichael, CB
2010: 11-3, 8-0 ACC
2006: 10-3, 6-2 ACC
First Team Brandon Flowers, DB Vince Hall, LB Branden Ore, TB Second Team Xavier Adibi, LB Duane Brown, OT Brandon Pace, PK Eddie Royal, Spec.
(ACC Champions) First Team Tyrod Taylor, QB (Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year) Chris Hazley, PK Jayron Hosley, CB Second Team Blake DeChristopher, OT Jaymes Brooks, OT David Wilson, SP Steven Friday, DE John Graves, DT Bruce Tyalor, LB Davon Morgan, S Brian Saunders, P Honorable Mention Beau Warren, C Andre Smith, TE
2007: 11-3, 7-1 ACC
2011: 11-3, 7-1 ACC
(ACC Champions) First Team Xavier Adibi, LB Chris Ellis, DE Victor “Macho” Harris, DB Eddie Royal, Spec. Second Team Barry Booker, DT Duane Brown, OT Brandon Flowers, DB Honorable Mention Vince Hall, LB D.J. Parker, DB Carlton Powell, DT
2008: 10-4, 5-3 ACC
(ACC Champions) First Team Victor “Macho” Harris, DB
(Coastal Division Champions) First Team Blake DeChristopher, OT (Jacobs Award for outstanding blocker) David Wilson, TB (Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year) Second Team Jaymes Brooks, OG Logan Thomas, QB Kyle Fuller, DB Eddie Whitley, DB Honorable Mention J.R. Collins, DE Antone Exum, DB Cody Journell, PK Greg Nosal, OG Bruce Taylor, LB
acc standings & honors 2011 All-acc football team
As voted by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association
Offense
First Team Second Team Wide Receiver Sammy Watkins, Fr., Clemson (86) Dwight Jones, Sr., North Carolina (58) Chris Givens, Jr., Wake Forest (69) Conner Vernon, Jr., Duke (34) Tight End Dwayne Allen, Jr., Clemson (78) George Bryan, Sr., NC State (29) Tackle Blake DeChristopher, Sr., Virginia Tech (86) Oday Aboushi, Jr., Virginia (43) Zebrie Sanders, Sr., Florida State (46) James Hurst, So., North Carolina (30) Guard Austin Pasztor, Sr., Virginia (49) Jaymes Brooks, Sr., Virginia Tech (35) Omoregie Uzzi, Jr., Georgia Tech (45) Jonathan Cooper, Jr., North Carolina (31) Joe Looney, Sr., Wake Forest (31) Center Dalton Freeman, Jr., Clemson (44) Tyler Horn, Sr., Miami (32) Quarterback Tajh Boyd, So., Clemson (71) Logan Thomas, So., Virginia Tech (49) Running Back David Wilson, Jr., Virginia Tech (90)* Lamar Miller, So., Miami (62) Giovani Bernard, Fr., North Carolina (66) Andre Ellington, Jr., Clemson (26) Kicker Dustin Hopkins, Jr., Florida State (76) Chandler Catanzaro, So., Clemson (37) Specialist T.J. Graham, Sr., NC State (45) Sammy Watkins, Fr., Clemson (33) Honorable Mention (10 points or more) Cooper Helfet, TE, Duke (25); Landon Walker, OT, Clemson (29); Phillip Price, OT, Clemson (12); Greg Nosal, G, Virginia Tech; (10); Anthony Mihota, C, Virginia (21); Perry Jones, RB, Virginia (16); Cody Journell, PK, Virginia Tech (10); Greg Reid, SP, Florida State (27); T.J. Thorpe, North Carolina (22).
DEfense
First Team Second Team Defensive End Andre Branch, Sr., Clemson (79) Brandon Jenkins, Jr., Florida State (51) Quinton Coples, Sr., North Carolina (64) James Gayle, So., Virginia Tech (25) Defensive Tackle Joe Vellano, Jr., Maryland (68) Brandon Thompson, Sr., Clemson (43) Matt Conrath, Sr., Virginia (55) Nikita Whitlock, So., Wake Forest (30) Linebacker Luke Kuechly, Jr., Boston College (90)* Terrell Manning, Jr., NC State (44) Sean Spence, Sr., Miami (82) Julian Burnett, Jr., Georgia Tech (34) Zach Brown, Sr., North Carolina (48) Steve Greer, Jr., Virginia (23) Cornerback David Amerson, So., NC State (86) Jayron Hosley, Jr., Virginia Tech (36) Chase Minnifield, Sr., Virginia (47) Kyle Fuller, So., Virginia Tech (33) Safety Matt Daniels, Sr., Duke (80) Eddie Whitley, Sr., Virginia Tech (33) Josh Bush, Sr., Wake Forest (41) Lamarcus Joyner, So., Florida State (23) Punter Shawn Powell, Sr., Florida State (85) Alex King, Sr., Duke (22) Honorable Mention (10 points or more) J.R. Collins, DE, Virginia Tech (17); Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State (13); Everett Dawkins, DT, Florida State (18); Tydreke Powell, DT, North Carolina (17); Nigel Bradham, LB, Florida State (20); Audie Cole, LB, NC State (19); Jeremiah Attaochu, LB, Georgia Tech (16); Bruce Taylor, LB, Virginia Tech (11); Demetrius Hartsfield, LB, Maryland (11); Merrill Noel, CB, Wake Forest (30); Brandan Bishop, S, NC State (19); Rodney McLeod, S, Virginia (17); Antone Exum, S, Virginia Tech (15); Earl Wolff, S, NC State (12); Dawson Zimmerman, P, Clemson (15). *Unanimous selection
2011 Individual Awards Player of the Year: David Wilson, Virginia Tech Offensive Player of the Year: David Wilson, Virginia Tech Defensive Player of the Year: Luke Kuechly, Boston College Coach of the Year: Mike London, Virginia Jacobs Blocking Trophy: Blake DeChristopher, Virginia Tech Offensive Rookie of the Year: Sammy Watkins, Clemson Defensive rookie of the year: Merrill Noel, Wake Forest
Final Standings ATLANTIC DIVISION School Clemson Florida State Wake Forest NC State Boston College Maryland
ACC 6-2 5-3 5-3 4-4 3-5 1-7
COASTAL DIVISION School Virginia Tech Georgia Tech Virginia North Carolina Miami Duke
ACC 7-1 5-3 5-3 3-5 3-5 1-7
Overall 10-4 9-4 6-7 8-5 4-8 2-10
Overall 11-3 8-5 8-5 7-6 6-6 3-9
2011-12 Acc bowl results Site Shreveport, La. Charlotte, N.C. Orlando, Fla. Nashville, Tenn. El Paso, Texas Atlanta, Ga. New Orleans, La. Miami Gardens, Fla.
Score Missouri (8-5) 41 vs. North Carolina (7-6) 24 Louisville (7-6) 24 vs.N C State (8-5) 31 Florida State (9-4) 18 vs. Notre Dame (8-5) 14 Mississippi State (7-6) 23 vs. Wake Forest (6-7) 17 Georgia Tech (8-5) 27 vs. Utah (8-5) 30 (ot) Virginia (8-5) 24 vs. Auburn (8-5) 43 Michigan (11-2) 23 vs. Virginia Tech (11-3) 20 (ot) West Virginia (10-3) 70 vs. Clemson (10-4) 33
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2012 composite schedule The following list contains schedules of all Virginia Tech opponents, both conference and non-conference. ACC schools Wake Forest, Maryland and NC State are included, though Tech does not play those teams during the regular season in 2012. Friday, August 31, 2012 Tennessee vs. NC State Chick-fil-A Kickoff Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Ga. Saturday, September 1, 2012 Auburn vs. Clemson Chick-fil-A Kickoff Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Ga. Miami at Boston College Florida International at Duke Murray State at Florida State William & Mary at Maryland Elon at North Carolina Richmond at Virginia Liberty at Wake Forest Austin Peay vs. Western Kentucky at Bowling Green Youngstown State at Pittsburgh Bowling Green at Florida Monday, September 3, 2012 Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech ESPN, 8 p.m. Thursday, September 6, 2012 Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Saturday, September 8, 2012 Maine at Boston College Ball State at Clemson Duke at Stanford Savannah State at Florida State Presbyterian at Georgia Tech Maryland at Temple Miami at Kansas State North Carolina at Wake Forest NC State at Connecticut Penn State at Virginia Austin Peay at Virginia Tech Idaho at Bowling Green
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Saturday, September 15, 2012 Boston College at Northwestern Furman at Clemson North Carolina Central at Duke Wake Forest at Florida State Virginia at Georgia Tech Connecticut at Maryland Bethune-Cookman at Miami North Carolina at Louisville South Alabama at NC State Virginia Tech at Pittsburgh Austin Peay at Tennessee State Bowling Green at Toledo Delaware State at Cincinnati Saturday, September 22, 2012 Memphis at Duke Clemson at Florida State Miami at Georgia Tech Maryland at West Virginia
East Carolina at North Carolina The Citadel at NC State Virginia at TCU Bowling Green at Virginia Tech Army at Wake Forest UT Martin at Austin Peay Gardner-Webb at Pittsburgh Saturday, September 29, 2012 Clemson at Boston College Duke at Wake Forest NC State at Miami Florida State at South Florida Middle Tennessee at Georgia Tech Idaho at North Carolina Louisiana Tech at Virginia Virginia Tech at Cincinnati FedExField, Landover, Md. Austin Peay at Eastern Illinois Rhode Island at Bowling Green Friday, October 5, 2012 Pittsburgh at Syracuse Saturday, October 6, 2012 Miami at Notre Dame Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill. Boston College at Army Georgia Tech at Clemson Virginia at Duke Florida State at NC State Wake Forest at Maryland Virginia Tech at North Carolina Murray State at Austin Peay Bowling Green at Akron Miami (Ohio) at Cincinnati Saturday, October 13, 2012 Boston College at Florida State Duke at Virginia Tech Maryland at Virginia North Carolina at Miami Austin Peay at Eastern Kentucky Louisville at Pittsburgh Miami (Ohio) at Bowling Green Fordham at Cincinnati Saturday, October 20, 2012 Boston College at Georgia Tech Virginia Tech at Clemson North Carolina at Duke Florida State at Miami NC State at Maryland Wake Forest at Virginia Pittsburgh at Buffalo Bowling Green at UMass Cincinnati at Toledo Thursday, October 25, 2012 Clemson at Wake Forest, ESPN Friday, October 26, 2012 Cincinnati at Louisville Saturday, October 27, 2012 BYU at Georgia Tech Maryland at Boston College Duke at Florida State NC State at North Carolina Southeast Missouri at SE Missouri Temple at Pittsburgh Eastern Michigan at Bowling Green
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Thursday, November 1, 2012 Virginia Tech at Miami ESPN, 8 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2012 Boston College at Wake Forest Clemson at Duke Georgia Tech at Maryland Virginia at NC State Culver-Stockton at Austin Peay Pittsburgh at Notre Dame Syracuse at Cincinnati Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Bowling Green at Ohio Thursday, November 8, 2012 Florida State at Virginia Tech ESPN, 8 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2012 Pittsburgh at Connecticut Saturday, November 10, 2012 Notre Dame at Boston College Maryland at Clemson Georgia Tech at North Carolina Miami at Virginia Wake Forest at NC State Austin Peay at Jacksonville State Cincinnati at Temple Thursday, November 15, 2012 North Carolina at Virginia, ESPN
Saturday, November 17, 2012 South Florida at Miami Virginia Tech at Boston College NC State at Clemson Duke at Georgia Tech Florida State at Maryland Wake Forest at Notre Dame Tennessee Tech at Austin Peay Kent State at Bowling Green Rutgers at Cincinnati Friday, November 23, 2012 Bowling Green vs. Buffalo at Columbus, Ohio USF at Cincinnati Saturday, November 24, 2012 Boston College at NC State South Carolina at Clemson Miami at Duke Florida at Florida State Georgia Tech at Georgia Maryland at North Carolina Virginia at Virginia Tech Vanderbilt at Wake Forest Rutgers at Pittsburgh Saturday, December 1 Dr Pepper ACC Championship Bank of America StadiumCharlotte, N.C. Pittsburgh at USF Cincinnati at Connecticut
2012 Football team Accommodations PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Marriott City Center 112 Washington Place Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 246-9017 CINCINNATI at FEDEXFIELD (Landover, Md.) Doubletree by Hilton 8727 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 589-5200 NORTH CAROLINA Hilton Raleigh-Durham at Research Triangle Park 4810 Page Creek Lane Durham, NC 27703 (919) 941-6000 CLEMSON Hilton Greenville 45 West Orchard Drive Greenville, SC (864) 232-4747 MIAMI Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel 1230 Pine Island Road Plantation, FL 33324 (954) 472-2252 BOSTON COLLEGE Westin Waltham 70 3rd Avenue Waltham, MA 02451 (781) 290-5690
Bowl information The 2012 ACC champion will participate in the Discover Orange Bowl, unless ranked No. 1 or 2 in the final BCS poll. Those teams will play in the BCS championship game. The ACC also has agreements with seven other bowls.
2012-13 Football Bowl Games (Dates and times are tentative and subject to change, 6/1/12)
BCS Games Date Game Jan. 7 BCS Title Jan. 3 Fiesta Jan. 2 Sugar Jan. 1 Orange Jan. 1 Rose Non-BCS Games Jan. 6 GoDaddy.com Jan. 5 BBVA Compass Jan. 4 Cotton Jan. 1 Gator Jan. 1 Outback TBA Capital One Jan. 1 TicketCity Dec. 31 Chick-fil-A Dec. 31 Liberty Dec. 31 Sun TBA Insight Dec. 31 Music City TBA New Era Pinstripe Dec. 29 Valero Alamo Dec. 29 Kraft Fight Hunger Dec. 29 Armed Forces Dec. 28 Meineke Car Care of Texas Dec. 28 Independence TBA Champs Sports Dec. 27 Holiday Dec. 27 Belk Dec. 27 Military Dec. 26 Little Caesars Dec. 24 Hawaii Dec. 22 MAACO Dec. 22 New Orleans Dec. 21 Beef O’Brady’s Dec. 20 Poinsettia Dec. 15 Famous Idaho Potato Dec. 15 New Mexico
Location New Orleans, La. Glendale, Ariz. New Orleans, La. Miami, Fla. Pasadena, Calif.
TV ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN
Time 8:30 p.m. TBA TBA 8:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Matchup BCS No. 1 vs. BCS No. 2 Big 12 Champion vs. BCS SEC Champion vs. BCS ACC Champion vs. BCS Big Ten Champion vs. Pac-12 Champion
Mobile, Ala. Birmingham, Ala. Arlington, Texas Jacksonville, Fla. Tampa, Fla. Orlando, Fla. Dallas, Texas Atlanta, Ga. Memphis, Tenn. El Paso, Texas Tempe, Ariz. Nashville, Tenn. New York, N.Y. San Antonio, Texas San Francisco, Calif. Fort Worth, Texas Houston, Texas Shreveport, La. Orlando, Fla. San Diego, Calif. Charlotte, N.C. Washington D.C. Detroit, Mich. Honolulu, Hawaii Las Vegas, Nev. New Orleans, La. St. Petersburg, Fla. San Diego, Calif. Boise, Idaho Albuqurque, N.M.
ESPN ESPN FOX ESPN2 ABC ESPN ESPNU ESPN ESPN CBS ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN
ESPN 1 p.m. 8 p.m. TBA 1 p.m. TBA TBA 7:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 2 p.m. TBA 12 p.m. TBA 6:45 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 11:45 a.m. 9 p.m. 2 p.m. TBA 9:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 8 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 12 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 1 p.m.
MAC No. 1 vs. Sun Belt No. 2 SEC No. 8/9 vs. Big East No. 5/C-USA Big 12 No. 2 vs. SEC Big Ten No. 4/5 vs. SEC No. 6 Big Ten No. 3 vs. SEC Big Ten No. 2 vs. SEC No. 2 Big Ten No. 7 vs. C-USA ACC No. 2 vs. SEC No. 5 C-USA No. 1 vs. Big East/SEC No. 8/9 ACC No. 4 vs. Pac-12 No. 4 Big 12 No. 4 vs. Big Ten No. 4/5 ACC No. 6 vs. SEC No. 7 Big 12 No. 7 vs. Big East No. 4 Big 12 No. 3 vs. Pac-12 No. 2 Pac-12 No. 6 vs. Navy* MWC vs. C-USA Big 12 No. 6 vs. Big Ten No. 6 SEC vs. ACC No. 7 Big East No. 2/Notre Dame vs. ACC No. 3 Pac-12 No. 3 vs. Big 12 No. 5 Big East No. 3 vs. ACC No. 5 ACC No. 8 vs. Army* MAC No. 2 vs. Big Ten No. 8 WAC vs. C-USA MWC No. 1 vs. Pac-12 No. 5 Sun Belt No. 1 vs. C-USA Big East No. 6 vs. C-USA MWC No. 2 vs. BYU* MAC No. 3 vs. WAC MWC No. 4/5 vs. Pac-12 No. 7
* If BYU is bowl-eligible, it will play in the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. If Navy is bowl-eligible it will play in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl. If Army is bowl-eligible, it will play in this year’s Military Bowl.
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Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Discover Orange Bowl Allstate Sugar Bowl Rose Bowl
The National Championship Game will be rotating among the four BCS bowls every year. There will be a Rose Bowl, Orange Bowl, Sugar Bowl and Fiesta Bowl and once in a four-year period, one of the sites will serve as host for the National Championship Game a week after its traditional bowl. The 2013 Discover BCS National Championship will be hosted by the Orange Bowl and held at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
opponents' quick facts georgia tech yellow jackets
cincinnati bearcats
miami hurricanes
austin peay governors
north carolina tarheels
florida state seminoles
Location: Atlanta, Ga. Stadium: Bobby Dodd Stadium/Grant Field Capacity: 55,000 Coach: Paul Johnson Record at Georgia Tech: 33-19 (four seasons) Career Record: 140-58 (15 seasons) Conference: Atlantic Coast 2011 Record/ACC Record: 8-5/5-3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 54/13 Starters Returning/Lost: 15/9 Football Contact: Dean Buchan Phone/Fax: (404) 894-5445/(404) 894-1248 E-mail: [emailprotected] Athletics Website: www.ramblinwreck.com
Location: Clarksville, Tenn. Stadium: Governors Stadium Capacity: 10,000 Coach: Rick Christopel Record at Austin Peay: 18-37 (five seasons) Career Record: same Conference: Ohio Valley 2011 Record/OVC Record: 3-8/2-6 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 60/14 Starters Returning/Lost: 28/8 Football Contact: Brad Kirtley Phone: (931) 221-6561 Fax: (931) 221-7562 E-mail: [emailprotected] Athletics Website: www.apsugovernors.com
pittsburgh panthers
Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Stadium: Heinz Field Capacity: 65,050 Coach: Paul Chryst Record at Pittsburgh: 0-0 (first season) Career Record: Same Conference: BIG EAST 2011 Record/Big East Record: 6-7/4-3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 53/18 Starters Returning/Lost: 14/10 Football Contact: E.J. Borghetti Phone/Fax: (412) 648-8240/(412) 648-8248 E-mail: [emailprotected] Athletics Website: www.PittsburghPanthers.com
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Location: Bowling Green, Ohio Stadium: Doyt Perry Stadium Capacity: 24,000 Coach: Dave Clawson Record at Bowling Green: 14-23 (three seasons) Career Record: 72-72 (12 seasons) Conference: Mid-American 2011 Record/MAC Record: 5-7/3-5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 43/17 Starters Returning/Lost: 21/4 Football Contact: Dave Meyer Phone/Fax: (419) 372-7077/(419) 372-6015 Office E-mail: [emailprotected] Athletics Website: www.BGSUFalcons.com
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Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Stadium: Nippert Stadium Capacity: 35,000 Coach: Butch Jones Record at Cincinnati: 14-11 (two seasons) Career Record: 41-24 (five seasons) Conference: BIG EAST 2011 Record/ACC Record: 10-3/5-2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 43/21 Starters Returning/Lost: 13/12 Football Contact: Ryan Koslen Phone/Fax: (513) 556-0667/(513) 556-0619 E-mail: [emailprotected] Athletics Website: www.gobearcats.com
Location: Chapel Hill, N.C. Stadium: Kenan Stadium Capacity: 60,000 Coach: Larry Fedora Record at North Carolina: 0-0 (first season) Career Record: 34-19 (four seasons) Conference: Atlantic Coast 2011 Record/ACC Record: 7-6/3-5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 39/19 Starters Returning/Lost: 15/9 Football Contact: Kevin Best Phone/Fax: (919) 962-8916/(919) 962-0612 E-mail: [emailprotected] Athletics Website: www.TarHeelBlue.com
duke blue devils
Location: Durham, N.C. Stadium: Wallace Wade Stadium Capacity: 33,941 Coach: David Cutcliffe Record at Duke: 15-33 (four seasons) Career Record: 59-62 (11 seasons) Conference: Atlantic Coast 2011 Record/ACC Record: 3-9/1-7 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 44/22 Starters Returning/Lost: 17/7 Football Contact: Art Chase Phone/Fax: (919) 684-2614/(919) 684-2489 E-mail: [emailprotected] Athletics Website: www.goduke.com
clemson tigers
Location: Clemson, S.C. Stadium: Memorial Stadium Capacity: 80,301 Coach: Dabo Swinney Record at Clemson: 29-19 (three seasons) Career Record: Same Conference: Atlantic Coast 2011 Record/ACC Record: 10-4/7-0 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 49/23 Starters Returning/Lost: 15/9 Football Contact: Tim Bourret Phone/Fax: (864) 656-1926/(864) 656-0299 E-mail: [emailprotected] Athletics Website: www.clemsontigers.com
Location: Coral Gables, Fla. Stadium: Sun Life Stadium Capacity: 74,916 Coach: Al Golden Record at Miami: 6-6 (one season) Career Record: 33-40 (six seasons) Conference: Atlantic Coast 2011 Record/ACC Record: 6-6/3-5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 41/23 Starters Returning/Lost: 11/14 Football Contact: Chris Freet Phone/Fax: (305) 284-3244/(305) 284-2807 E-mail: [emailprotected] Athletics Website: www.hurricanesports.com Location: Tallahassee, Fla. Stadium: Bobby Bowden Field/Doak S. Campbell Stadium Capacity: 84,347 Coach: Jimbo Fisher Record at Florida State: 19-8 (two seasons) Career Record: 19-8 (two seasons) Conference: Atlantic Coast 2011 Record/ACC Record: 9-4/5-3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 69/19 Starters Returning/Lost: 18/7 Football Contact: Kerwin Lonzo Phone/Fax: (850) 644-4630/(850) 644-3820 E-mail: [emailprotected] Athletics Website: www.seminoles.com
boston college eagles
Location: Chestnut Hill, Mass. Stadium: Alumni Stadium Capacity: 44,500 Coach: Frank Spaziani Record at BC: 20-19 (three seasons) Career Record: Same Conference: Atlantic Coast 2011 Record/ACC Record: 4-8/3-5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 41/14 Starters Returning/Lost: 17/7 Football Contact: Chris Cameron Phone/Fax: (617) 552-3004/(614) 552-4903 E-mail: [emailprotected] Athletics Website: www.bceagles.com
Virginia cavaliers
Location: Charlottesville, Va. Stadium: Carl Smith Center, home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium Capacity: 61,500 Coach: Mike London Record at Virginia: 12-13 (two seasons) Career Record: 36-18 (four seasons) Conference: Atlantic Coast 2011 Record/ACC Record: 8-5/5-3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 42/25 Starters Returning/Lost: 11/13 Football Contact: Vincent Briedis Phone/Fax: (434) 982-5533/(434) 982-5525 E-mail: [emailprotected] Athletics Website: www.virginiasports.com
series vs. 2012 opponents Georgia Tech
Virginia Tech leads 6-3-0 1990 aL 3- 6 2004 aW 34- 20 2005 hW 51- 7 2006 hL 27- 38 2007 aW 27- 3 2008 hW 20- 17 2009 aL 23- 28 2010 hW 28- 21 2011 aW 37- 26
Austin Peay First meeting
Pittsburgh
Tech leads 7-4-0 1993 aW 63- 21 1994 hW 45- 7 1995 aW 26- 16 1996 hW 34- 17 1997 aL 23- 30 1998 hW 27- 7 1999 aW 30- 17 2000 hW 37- 34 2001 aL 7- 38 2002 hL 21- 28 2003 aL 28- 31
Bowling Green
Tech leads 2-0-0 1990 hW 21- 7 1993 hW 33- 16
Cincinnati
Tech leads 5-4-0 1946 nL27 6- 18 1985 aL 14- 31 1986 hL 20- 24 1987 hW 21- 20 1988 aW 41- 14 1991 hW 56- 9 1995 hL 0- 16 2006 hW 29- 13 2008 nW29 20- 7
North Carolina
Duke
Tech leads 12-7-0 1937 nL15 0- 25 1938 nL15 0- 18 1948 nL1 0- 7 1949 aL 7- 55 1950 nL5 6- 47 1951 nL4 6- 55 1969 nW4 48- 12 1981 aL 7- 14 1982 aW 22- 21 1983 hW 27- 14 1984 hW 27- 0 2004 hW 41- 17 2005 aW 45- 0 2006 hW 36- 0 2007 aW 43- 14 2008 hW 14- 3 2009 aW 34- 26 2010 hW 44- 7 2011 aW 14- 10
CLEMSON
Clemson leads 19-12-1 1900 nL9 5- 12 1901 nW12 17- 11 1906 aT 0- 0 1908 aW 6- 0 1909 hW 6- 0 1923 hW 25- 6 1924 aW 50- 6 1935 hL 7- 28 1936 aL 0- 20 1945 aL 0- 35 1946 hL 7- 14 1954 aW 18- 7 1955 nL1 16- 21 1956 aL 6- 21 1960 aL 7- 13 1977 hL 13- 31 1978 aL 7- 38 1979 hL 0- 21 1980 aL 10- 13 1984 aL 10- 17 1985 hL 17- 20 1986 aW 20- 14 1987 hL 10- 22 1988 aL 7- 40 1989 hL 7- 27 1998 aW 37- 0 1999 hW 31- 11 2001 nW25 41- 20 2006 hW 24- 7 2007 aW 41- 23 2011 hL 3- 23 2011 nL9 10- 38
Miami
Miami leads 17-12-0 1953 aL 0- 26 1966 nL26 7- 14 1967 hL 7- 14 1968 aL 8- 13 1974 aL 7- 14 1980 nL24 10- 20 1981 aL 14- 21 1982 hL 8- 14 1987 aL 13- 27 1992 hL 23- 43
1993 aL 2- 21 1994 aL 3- 24 1995 hW 13- 7 1996 aW 21- 7 1997 hW 27- 25 1998 aW (ot)27- 20 1999 hW 43- 10 2000 aL 21- 41 2001 hL 24- 26 2002 aL 45- 56 2003 hW 31- 7 2004 aW 16- 10 2005 hL 7- 27 2006 aW 17- 10 2007 hW 44- 14 2008 aL 14- 16 2009 hW 31- 7 2010 aW 31- 17 2011 hW 38- 35
florida state
FSU leads 22-12-1 1955 aW 1956 aW 1957 aL 1958 aL 1959 hL 1961 hW 1962 aL 1963 aW 1964 hW 1965 aL 1966 hW 1967 aL 1968 aW 1969 hT 1970 aL 1971 hL 1972 aL 1973 hW 1974 aW 1975 hW 1976 aL 1977 hL 1978 aL 1979 hL 1980 aL 1988 aL 1989 hL 1990 aL 1991 nL20 2000 nL28 2002 nL 2005 nL25 2007 hW 2008 aL 2010 nW9
24- 20 20- 7 7- 20 0- 28 6- 7 10- 7 7- 20 31- 23 20- 11 6- 7 23- 21 15- 38 40- 22 10- 10 8- 34 3- 17 15- 27 36- 13 56- 21 13- 10 21- 28 21- 23 14- 24 10- 17 7- 31 14- 41 7- 41 28- 39 20- 33 29- 46 17- 30 22- 27 40- 21 20- 30 44- 33
Boston College
Tech leads 14-6-0
1993 aL 34- 48 1994 aW 12- 7 1995 hL 14- 20 1996 aW 45- 7 1997 hW 17- 7 1998 aW 17- 0 1999 hW 38- 14 2000 aW 48- 34 2001 hW 34- 20 2002 aW 28- 23 2003 hL 27- 34 2005 hW 30- 10
2006 aL 3- 22 2007 hL 10- 14 2007 nW25 30- 16 2008 aL 23- 28 2008 nW31 30- 12 2009 hW 48- 14 2010 aW 19- 0 2011 hW 30- 14
Virginia
Tech leads 51-37-5 1895 aL 0- 38 1896 aL 0- 44 1899 aL 0- 28 1900 aL 5- 17 1901 hL 0- 16 1902 aL 0- 6 1903 nL2 0- 21 1904 nL2 0- 5 1905 aW 11- 0 1923 aW 6- 3 1924 hL 0- 6 1925 aL 0- 10 1926 hW 6- 0 1927 aL 0- 7 1928 hW 20- 0 1929 aW 32- 12 1930 hW 34- 13 1931 aT 0- 0 1932 hW 13- 0 1933 aT 6- 6 1934 hW 19- 6 1935 aT 0- 0 1936 hW 7- 6 1937 aW 14- 7 1938 hL 6- 14 1939 aW 13- 0 1940 nW4 6- 0 1941 nL4 0- 34 1942 nW4 20- 14 1945 nL1 13- 31 1946 nT1 21- 21 1947 nL1 7- 41 1948 nL1 0- 28 1949 nL1 0- 26 1950 nL1 6- 45 1951 nL1 0- 33 1952 nL1 0- 42 1953 aW 20- 6 1954 nW1 6- 0 1955 nW1 17- 13 1956 nW1 14- 7
1957 nL2 7- 38 1958 nW1 22- 13 1959 nW2 40- 14 1960 nW1 40- 6 1961 nW1 20- 0 1962 nW1 20- 15 1963 nW1 10- 0 1964 aL 17- 20 1965 hW 22- 14 1966 aW 24- 7 1970 hL 0- 7 1971 aW 6- 0 1972 aL 20- 24 1973 hW 27- 15 1974 aL 27- 28 1975 hW 24- 17 1976 aW 14- 10 1977 hT 14- 14 1978 aL 7- 17 1979 aL 18- 20 1980 hW 30- 0 1981 aW 20- 3 1982 hW 21- 14 1983 aW 48- 0 1984 hL 23- 26 1985 aW 28- 10 1986 hW 42- 10 1987 aL 13- 14 1988 hL 10- 16 1989 aL 25- 32 1990 hW 38- 13 1991 aL 0- 381992 hL 38- 41 1993 aW 20- 17 1994 hL 23- 42 1995 aW 36- 29 1996 hW 26- 9 1997 aL 20- 34 1998 hL 32- 36 1999 aW 31- 7 2000 hW 42- 21 2001 aW 31- 17 2002 hW 21- 9 2003 aL 21- 35 2004 hW 24- 10 2005 aW 52- 14 2006 hW 17- 0 2007 aW 33- 21 2008 hW 17- 14 2009 aW 42- 13 2010 hW 37- 7 2011 aW 30- 0
Neutral Sites 1. Roanoke 2. Richmond 3. Lynchburg 4. Norfolk 5. Winston-Salem, N.C. 6. Bluefield, W. Va. 7. Bedford 8. Staunton 9. Charlotte, N.C. 10. Danville 11. Knoxville, Tenn. 12. Columbia, S.C. 13. Huntington, W. Va. 14. Birmingham, Ala. 15. Greensboro, N.C. 16. Charleston, W. Va.
17. Louisville, Ky. 18. Washington, D.C. 19. Raleigh, N.C. 20. Orlando, Fla. 21. Portsmouth 22. Alexandria 23. Baltimore, Md. 24. Atlanta, Ga. 25. Jacksonville, Fla. 26. Memphis, Tenn. 27. El Paso, Texas 28. New Orleans, La. 29. Miami, Fla. 30. Nashville, Tenn. 31. Tampa, Fla.
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Tech leads 18-10-6 1895 nL9 5- 32 1896 nT10 0- 0 1897 nW10 4- 0 1898 nL5 6- 28 1900 aT 0- 0 1902 nT1 0- 0 1903 nW4 21- 0 1904 hL 0- 6 1905 nW2 35- 6 1906 nT2 0- 0 1907 nW2 20- 6 1908 nW2 10- 0 1909 nW2 15- 0 1910 nW2 20- 0 1911 nT2 0- 0 1912 nW19 26- 0 1913 nW5 14- 7 1916 nW1 14- 7 1928 aW 16- 14 1929 aL 13- 38 1930 hL 21- 39 1938 aL 0- 7 1939 nL4 6- 13 1945 nL1 0- 14 1946 aT 14- 14 1998 nL25 3- 42
2004 aW 27- 24 2005 hW 30- 3 2006 aW 35- 10 2007 hW 17- 10 2008 aW 20- 17 2009 hL 17- 20 2010 aW 26- 10 2011 hW 24- 21
NCAA compliance Information for Prospects and their Parents Compliance with NCAA rules is a never-ending process that requires diligence on the part of the Virginia Tech Department of Athletics and the entire university community. Below is a brief summary of the basic issues that may face a potential student-athlete during his/her recruitment by a Division I college or university. 1. For NCAA rules purposes, you become a “prospective student-athlete” – commonly referred to as a prospect – once you have started classes for the ninth grade (seventh grade for men’s basketball). 2. A “representative of an institution’s athletics interests” (commonly referred to as a booster) is defined by the NCAA as anyone who: • Is now, or previously has been, a member of any organization promoting the institution’s intercollegiate athletics program; • Has made a financial contribution to the athletics program or an athletics booster organization; • Has helped arrange any employment for a student-athlete; • Has been involved, in any way, in the promotion of the athletics program. 3. Please be aware that any former Virginia Tech student or former or current member of the Hokie Club is automatically considered a Virginia Tech booster. According to NCAA rules, once an individual is identified as a booster, he/she retains that status forever. 4. A booster may not solicit the enrollment of a prospect with the goal of athletics participation in any manner (no phone calls, letters or inperson encounters). On those occasions when a booster unavoidably comes into contact with a prospect, conversation must be limited to normal civility. The conversation must conclude quickly, and no recruitment may occur. 5. It is not permissible for you (or your family) to receive any benefit, inducement or arrangement such as cash, clothing, cars, improper expenses, transportation, gifts or loans to encourage you to sign a National Letter of Intent or to attend any college.
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6. A “contact” is any offcampus, face-to-face encounter between you or your parent(s) or a legal guardian and a member of a college coaching staff during which any dialogue occurs beyond an exchange of greeting. NCAA rules do not permit contacts until July 1 prior to a prospect’s senior year.
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7. An “evaluation” is any off-campus activity by a member of a college coaching staff designed to assess your academic qualifications or athletic ability, including any visit to your high school (during which no contact occurs) or the observation of any practice or competition in which you participate. 8. The timing for phone calls depends on the sport that is recruiting you. Football coaches may begin on April 15 of the prospect’s junior year (one call between April 15 and May 31 is permitted). After May 31, regular calls not to exceed one per week may begin for football on September 1 after the junior year. If you are a prospect, unlimited calls to you or your family may be made under the following circ*mstances: • During the five days immediately before your official (paid) visit to a collegiate institution; • On the day of a coach’s off-campus contact with you; • During the time beginning with the initial National Letter of Intent signing date in your sport, through the two days after the signing date; and • In the sport of football only, during the 48 hours prior to and 48 hours after 7 a.m., on the initial signing date for the National Letter of Intent. • In the sport of football, baseball, men’s & women’s basketball, cross country/track & field, women’s lacrosse, softball and volleyball, during the permissible offcampus contact periods. • The calendar day after you sign a National Letter of Intent or Virginia Tech’s written offer of admission and/or financial aid; or Virginia Tech received a financial deposit in response to your offer of admission. Coaches also may accept collect calls, and athletics departments are permitted to utilize a toll-free number to receive telephone calls from you (or your family) on or after July 1 following your junior year. You or your family may call a college coach at your expense at any time.
Virginia Tech Athletics Winning the Right Way 9. In all sports except men’s basketball, letters to you from coaches are permitted beginning September 1 following your sophom*ore year in high school. A Division I school may provide you with the following printed materials. These following materials must be sent via regular first-class mail service: • General correspondence, including letters, U.S. Postal Service postcards and institutional note cards; • Game programs which may not include posters and one Student-Athlete Handbook; • NCAA educational information; • Pre-enrollment information after signing a National Letter of Intent or other written commitment to the university; • Official academic, admissions and student services publications published or videotapes produced by the institution and available to all students; • Schedule and business cards; • Questionnaires which may be provided at any time; and • Camp brochures, which may be provided at any time (provided it is not at a competition). 10. An “Official Visit” is a visit by a prospect to a college where the college pays for some or all of the prospect’s expenses. These expenses may include transportation, lodging, meals and/ or entertainment. Official Visits are permissible once a prospect has started classes for their senior year. The purpose of the Virginia Tech Compliance Office is to help make you aware of relevant NCAA rules and assist you in guarding your eligibility. Ultimately, however, you are responsible for protecting your eligibility. This page is provided as a quick-reference guide to give you a basic understanding of NCAA recruiting rules. We encourage you to visit our webpage at www. athletics.vt.edu/compliance for additional information and links providing comprehensive guidance concerning the full range of NCAA regulations. Also, please feel free to call or e-mail any member of the Hokie Compliance Team if you have any questions.
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Virginia Tech A University Inventing the Future Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech takes a hands-on, engaging approach to education, preparing scholars to be leaders in their fields and communities. As the commonwealth’s most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech offers 215 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 30,000 students and manages a research portfolio of $450 million. The university fulfills its land-grant mission of transforming knowledge to practice through technological leadership and by fueling economic growth and job creation locally, regionally, and across Virginia.
Learning
Virginia Tech’s challenging academic standards attract high-achieving students. More degree programs are available through the university’s eight colleges (Agriculture and Life Sciences, Architecture and Urban Studies, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Natural Resources and Environment, Pamplin College of Business, Science, and Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine) and Graduate School than at any other university in the commonwealth. Some 93 percent of all departments offer e-learning courses.
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The university’s groundbreaking research transforms lives and communities. Virginia Tech ranks in the top 50 research universities in the United States, and with more than 100 research centers and seven university-wide research institutes, the university also consistently ranks among the top institutions in industry-supported research. Tech’s nationally and internationally recognized faculty and motivated students are involved in more than 3,500 research projects in fields ranging from biotechnology to materials, from the environment and energy to food and human health, and from transportation to computing information.
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As part of Virginia Tech’s outreach mission and in adherence to its motto, the university serves and engages the citizens of the commonwealth, the nation, and the world. The university is involved in a multitude of economic and community development projects, many of which focus on education and the dissemination of knowledge to the global society in which we live. Professionals, organizations, and communities tap Virginia Tech’s vast resources, expertise, and research results through hundreds of continuing and
professional education programs and five campus centers located throughout the commonwealth. The institution has a long history of providing innovative distance-learning techniques to meet the various needs of working adults and other nontraditional students. The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center on campus and The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center in Roanoke, both owned by Virginia Tech, support the university’s outreach mission by working with faculty to plan and host conferences and continuing education and professional programs. Virginia Tech manages more than $92 million in funded economic development projects in 44 countries and encourages faculty members to develop global course content and study-abroad opportunities for students. In 2011-12, more than 2,230 students from more than 100 foreign countries studied at Tech, while more than 1,200 Virginia Tech students studied abroad. Virginia Cooperative Extension, operated jointly by Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, has been helping people improve their economic, cultural, and social well-being for nearly a century. With 106 city/county offices, tens of thousands of volunteers, and programs across the state, Extension reaches and teaches millions of Virginians annually.
At a Glance • Located in Blacksburg, Virginia • Comprised of nine colleges and the Graduate School • Approximately 65 bachelor’s degree programs • Approximately 150 master’s and doctoral degree programs • Total enrollment on and off campus is about 31,000 • Main campus includes more than 125 buildings, 2,600 acres and an airport • Ranks 47th in university research expenditures in the United States • Adjacent Corporate Research Center • The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute opened in fall 2010. • The Virginia Tech Research Center – Arlington opened in 2011
Interesting Facts & Figures • A Wall Street Journal survey of 479 employers in 2010 ranked Virginia Tech 13th in the nation for preparing graduates to succeed on the job. • DesignIntelligence ranked Virginia Tech’s undergraduate architecture program third in the nation for 2012. • Dining Services was ranked second in the nation for Best Campus Food in 2011 by the Princeton Review and No. 3 in the nation in 2010 by the Parents and Colleges publication. • The university’s Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation was ranked second in North America in recent study conducted by Auburn University. • Virginia Tech, with an average starting salary of $51,600 for graduates, ranked fifth in the nation in that metric among NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools, behind Stanford, Duke, Georgia Tech and Notre Dame, according to the website Payscale.com.
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• The university’s annual budget for 2012-13 is more than $1.2 billion. • Virginia Tech has approximately 225,000 living alumni from every state and more than 100 countries. • All campus facilities, including residence halls, have high-speed connections to voice, data and video communications. • Virginia Tech’s fully computerized library contains more than 2.3 million volumes, an array of specialized collections and numerous electronic databases. • Virginia Tech is one of three public universities in the country that offers the combined advantages of a military-style leadership development program – here it is through the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets – and a traditional academic and social life. • The Princeton Review ranked Virginia Tech in the top 50 nationally among public universities in its “Best Value Colleges” for 2011. • U.S. News & World Report ranked the College of Engineering’s undergraduate program 15th in the nation and its graduate program 24th.
Charles steger University president
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Now in his thirteenth year as President of Virginia Tech, Dr. Charles Steger is pursuing the course he laid out to establish Virginia Tech among the nation’s premier research institutions. Steger has provided visionary leadership in the creation and implementation of a bold vision and strategic plan, with a demand for quality across all aspects of the academic enterprise. Among the highlights of his presidency to date are the university’s adoption of the Principles of Community (2005) and the Virginia Tech Climate Action Commitment (2009). In the minds of many, Steger will best be remembered for making the impossible a reality. He will be forever credited with negotiating Virginia Tech’s entrance into the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2004 – a 50-year dream-come-true for Hokie fans. He is currently the Chairman of the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) Presidential Oversight Committee. One of the most exciting new initiatives to become reality was the completion of the new 144,000-square-foot Virginia Tech Research Center-Arlington (VTRC-A) in 2011 to enhance the university’s presence in the National Capital Region and ability to compete for major research grants and contracts. In addition, the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute is fully operational in a new 152,000-square-foot building in Roanoke. VTCRI is now the hub for the world-wide interactive functional brain imaging network. Another initiative on the horizon is the new Center for the Arts that will open in the fall of 2013. This 130,000-square-foot facility will feature a 1,300-seat performance hall, visual art galleries, and innovative creative technology lab spaces. At the intersection of North Main Street and Alumni Mall, its location symbolizes the university’s commitment to the arts and its importance to the university and the broader community. Since Steger became president, the university has added over 2.4 million square feet of space, mostly in new construction. This surpasses all growth that occurred over the entire period between 1872 and 1960. During his tenure, the university’s annual research expenditures have increased more than 300 percent, now topping $450 million. According to the National Science Foundation (NSF), Virginia Tech is the only Virginia university to rank in the top 50 out of 679 universities in the nation in sponsored research. Shortly after Steger took office, the university launched the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute, which has already secured well over $100 million in external research funding. Virginia Tech has also partnered with a number of other universities to further leverage its research strengths and resources, including Johns Hopkins University, Wake Forest University, the University of Virginia, the University of Maryland, and Georgetown University. Concurrent with the expanding research agenda, the university has expanded its outreach efforts like never before. For
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example, Virginia Tech has partnered in numerous initiatives in Southside Virginia, including the renowned Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR), which are advancing both educational and economic development opportunities. A hallmark of Steger’s administration is his commitment to the students. With his leadership, the university has reaffirmed its core mission of undergraduate education. The university is dedicated to fostering a research-intensive environment that offers students an opportunity to learn the scientific process while enhancing their critical-thinking skills. Recognizing that graduates will be entering a global economy, Virginia Tech initiated a comprehensive International Strategic Plan and has doubled the number of students participating in international education opportunities. In 2010, Steger was selected as a recipient of the Michael P. Malone International Leadership Award, sponsored by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. During his presidency, five international centers have been established around the globe, and another is being developed in India. While dean of CAUS, Steger was the driving force behind the establishment of Virginia Tech’s Center for European Studies and Architecture in Switzerland, which has hosted hundreds of study abroad students from departments across the university. Another of the most memorable contributions of Steger’s administration was his role in the Higher Education Restructuring Act, which took effect in July 2006. Steger was one of the leaders among university presidents to help define a ground-breaking new relationship between the commonwealth of Virginia and its colleges and universities, which enables greater institutional flexibility and potential for growth. This legislation was intended to enable Virginia Tech to perform long-range planning, ensure a stable and predictable revenue stream, and ultimately ensure a quality education for its students. In 2011, the university successfully completed an aggressive fundraising campaign to “invent the future,” surpassing the $1 billion goal by more than $100 million. These funds provide the university with a margin of excellence for its academic agenda. Private support from Virginia Tech’s alumni and friends continues to play an essential role in this university community. Virginia Tech remains one of the most competitive institutions in the state. The university received more than 20,000 applications for the class entering in the fall of 2012. Students offered admission posted an average math and critical reading SAT score of 1251 and an average high school GPA of 4.0. The number of students from underrepresented groups who were offered and accepted admission is up slightly over last year. Steger received his Bachelor of Architecture degree, Master of Architecture degree, and Ph.D.
in Environmental Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech. His passion for teaching led him to leave a career in the private sector as a professional architect and planner to return to Virginia Tech to teach in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies (CAUS). When he became Dean in 1981 at the age of 33, he was the youngest architecture dean in the nation. After 12 years in that role, he was appointed Vice President for Development and University Relations (1993-2000) before being named President in 2000. Dr. Steger has been President of the Council of Presidents of the Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA). He is a member of the National Council on Competitiveness, the Association of Governing Boards, the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), the Senior Advisory Group of the Northern Virginia Technology Council Board of Directors, and the Board of the Innovative Technology Authority that oversees Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology. He is Chairman of the Virginia Council of Presidents and chair of the Virginia Space Grant Consortium. He serves on the Council of Higher Education’s General and Professional Advisory Committee and the Virginia Business Higher Education Council. He has been appointed by five Governors of Virginia to serve on various entities including the Steering Committee of the Governor’s Higher Education Summit, Virginia Institute for Defense and Homeland Security, and the Secure Virginia Initiative. In May 2010, he was named to the Governor’s Commission on Higher Education Reform, Innovation, and Investment. His most recent publications include book chapters on the topics of the business of education and the university presidency. Steger is a Fellow in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and holds the William C. Noland Award and the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Virginia Society AIA. The New Century Technology Council awarded him its 2004 Compass Award for visionary thinking and leadership in the field of information technology. Credited with calm leadership during a very difficult period, President Steger led the university through an extended recovery period in the aftermath of the April 2007 tragedy. In 2009, President Steger received the Chief Executive Leadership Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III for outstanding leadership and service in support of education.
Jim Weaver Director of Athletics
Weaver renegotiated Tech’s multimedia rights contract with IMG College, creating an agreement which went into effect in 2008-09 and extends for 10 years to provide enhanced revenue for the athletics department. In the Fall of 2000, Weaver arranged a joint venture with IMG to commit $2 million to purchase new scoreboards, upgrade sound systems, install an L.E.D. video display screen at Lane Stadium (which was enlarged for the 2005 season) and place two wall-mount L.E.D. video screens in Cassell Coliseum. Weaver came to Tech from Western Michigan University where he was director of athletics from January 1996 until he came to Blacksburg. Prior to that, he was AD for three and a half years at UNLV, where he reconstructed a troubled athletic department. Weaver brings a “Penn State mentality” to the position. He says that various schools’ interest in him as a reformer through the years can be traced to Penn State and its reputation for how it conducts business in intercollegiate athletics.
It was with the Nittany Lions’ football team that Weaver first made a name for himself in athletics. He was a center and linebacker on Penn State teams coached by the legendary Rip Engle and Joe Paterno. A native of Harrisburg, Pa., Weaver was recruited to Penn State by Engle. He played three seasons under Engle and one under Paterno. “I learned a lot from Joe Paterno,” Weaver says. “One thing he said certainly has stuck with me. ‘You either get better or you get worse. You never stay the same.’ ” Weaver graduated from Penn State in 1967 with a bachelor’s in psychology and rehabilitation education. He received a master’s in college counselor education, also from Penn State, in 1968. Weaver started a coaching career as an assistant at Penn State for six seasons. During that time, the Lions played in five bowl games – the Cotton, Gator, Sugar and Orange (twice). He later was the offensive coordinator at Iowa State and head coach for one season at Villanova in 1974. He also spent five years as an assistant professor at Clarion State and three years as director of franchise sales at Athletic Attic. Prior to landing the athletic director’s job at UNLV, Weaver spent nine years at the University of Florida. He was a strong force at Florida in the field of compliance and concluded his time there as associate athletics director. Weaver drew rave reviews at UNLV for his fund-raising expertise. He generated nearly $15 million in his time there and built a new athletic complex. While at Western Michigan, Weaver announced creation of a $7 million football center, stabilized fluctuating revenues and installed a CHAMPS Life Skills program. Weaver and his wife Traci have four sons – Josh, Paul, Cole and Craig.
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James C. Weaver, whose innovative ideas and work as a reformer have made him one of college athletics’ most popular administrators, is the director of athletics at Virginia Tech. Weaver, 67, was appointed on Sept. 24, 1997, and has been a tireless leader on behalf of Tech athletics. His efforts were recognized in 2009 when he accepted the prestigious John L. Toner Award, which is presented annually by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame. The award is given to a director of athletics who has demonstrated superior administrative abilities and shown outstanding dedication to college athletics and particularly college football. In his 15 years on the job at Tech, Weaver has taken steps to place increased emphasis on projects benefiting student-athletes. Under his leadership, the athletics department entered into a comprehensive agreement with NIKE beginning in 2007-08 which provides uniforms, clothing and equipment for all Virginia Tech varsity teams over an eight-year period. He created a comprehensive awards program for letterwinners and has initiated and funded an annual awards banquet. The Monogram Club was revitalized in 1998 and provides several benefits to former Hokie athletes, trainers and managers. A top personal priority for Weaver is the continuing improvement of Tech’s facilities. Progress is evident in a number of new facilities now in use or currently under construction. A new football locker room and lounge has been constructed adjacent to Jamerson Athletic Center. The three-story building was completed in 2010 and features a spacious locker room for players and coaches, as well as a lounge on the second floor and a wrestling facility on the third floor. The vacated space in Jamerson has been renovated to provide expanded weight training, sports medicine and locker room facilities for Olympic sport teams. Plans for a new indoor football practice facility have been approved. This project calls for a regulation-sized AstroTurf surface in a field house conveniently located to the outdoor football practice field. This will allow the indoor track to stay up year-round in Rector Field House. The remodeling of Lane Stadium’s west side was completed in time for Tech’s 2006 home opener. It involved the construction of additional new luxury suites, a new President’s area, four private club seating areas, a ticket office, athletic fund offices, a memorabilia area and a new student academic services area. Tech’s basketball staffs and teams moved into their new practice facility in 2009. The $20 million building boasts two practice gyms, a 3,000 square-foot basketball weight room, coaches’ offices, film rooms and locker rooms. Weaver presided over Tech’s move into the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2004-05, when Virginia Tech and Miami were officially introduced as the 10th and 11th members of the ACC, effective July 1, 2004.
Weaver poses with his wife Traci and four sons – (l-r) Paul, Josh, Craig and Cole – after being presented the Toner Award in 2009.
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department directory ADMINISTRATION Jim Weaver........................ Director of Athletics...................................................................................... 231-3977 Sharon McCloskey................ Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator.......................... 231-8137 Tim East............................ Associate Director of Athletics for External Affairs............................................. 231-6600 Tom Gabbard...................... Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Affairs............................................. 231-1828 Chris Helms........................ Associate Director of Athletics for Olympic Sports.............................................. 231-3869 Jon Jaudon........................ Associate Director of Athletics for Administration.............................................. 231-1830 John Ballein....................... Associate Athletics Director for Football Operations........................................... 231-9988 Tim Parker.......................... Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance................................................... 231-2937 Mike Gentry........................ Associate Director of Athletics for Athletic Performance...................................... 231-2984 Reyna Gilbert-Lowry............ Assistant Director of Athletics for Student Life.................................................. 231-3956 Mike Goforth...................... Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine............................................. 231-7742 Lisa Rudd........................... Associate Director of Athletics for Financial Affairs............................................ 231-6553 Dave Smith........................ Assistant Athletics Director for Communications................................................ 231-9965 Sandy Smith....................... Assistant Athletics Director for Ticketing Services.............................................. 231-6731 Jeremy Wells...................... Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing & Promotions...................................... 231-2515 Pam Linkous....................... Director of Human Resources and NCAA Initiatives............................................. 231-3142 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Maryanne Baffi................... Administrative Assistant (Baseball, Softball, Wrestling)...................................... 231-3671 Jean Ann Bailey ................. Administrative Assistant, Marketing and Promotions.......................................... 231-2371 Vickie Graham..................... Receptionist................................................................................................ 231-9984 Lisa Maddox....................... Administrative Assistant, Olympic Sports.......................................................... 231-9415 Penny Martin...................... Administrative Assistant to SWA and External Affairs.......................................... 231-8137 Theresa Repass................... Sports Medicine Clerk Tina Piemonte.................... Administrative Assistant, Olympic Sports.......................................................... 231-5037 Vacant............................... Administrative Assistant, Olympic Sports.......................................................... 231-6351 Carmela Smith.................... Administrative Assistant to the Athletics Director.............................................. 231-3977 Shelby Smith...................... Internal Affairs, Golf..................................................................................... 231-6265 Sandy Weber....................... Office Manager, Sports Medicine/Athletic Performance........................................ 231-7741 Joyce Wynn........................ Administrative Assistant, Administration.......................................................... 231-5497
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ATHLETIC FUND..................................................................................................................................... 231-6618 Lu Merritt.......................... Director of Development for Intercollegiate Athletics John Moody....................... Senior Assistant to the Director of Development, Intercollegiate Athletics Diana Adkins...................... Alumni Program Coordinator........................................................................... 231-8481 Brandy Barrow.................... Fiscal Technician.......................................................................................... 231-0484 Terry Bolt........................... Director of Development for Special Gifts and the Athletic Annual Fund Jane Broadwater................. Executive Secretary Scott Davis........................ Associate Director of Development.................................................................. 231-1936 David Everett...................... Director of Major Gifts for Intercollegiate Athletics Sharon Linkous................... Accountant.................................................................................................. 231-5851 Dana Partin........................ Fiscal Assistant............................................................................................ 231-5013 Brian Thornburg.................. Associate Director of Development
Mike Goforth Associate A.D., Sports Medicine
ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE Mike Gentry........................ Associate Director of Athletics for Athletic Performance...................................... 231-2984 Gary Bennett, Ph.D.............. Sport Psychologist........................................................................................ 231-2556 Megan Evans...................... Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for Olympic Sports..................................... 231-7386 Jennie Schafer.................... Director of Sports Nutrition............................................................................ 231-9910 Jarrett Ferguson.................. Director of Strength & Conditioning for Football................................................ 231-8207 David Jackson.................... Director of Strength & Conditioning for Basketball Programs............................... 231-7857 Terry Mitchell..................... Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports...................................... 231-7386 Keith Short........................ Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for Football.............................................. 231-8207 Vacant............................... Coordinator for Basketball Programs
Dave Smith Assistant A.D., Athletics Comm.
ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS.................................................................................................................. 231-6726 Dave Smith........................ Assistant Athletics Director for Communications Anne Panella...................... Publications Director..................................................................................... 231-7684 Bill Dyer............................ Associate Director........................................................................................ 231-8852 April Goode........................ Associate Director........................................................................................ 231-8823 Bryan “BJ” Johnston........... Associate Director........................................................................................ 231-3387 Dave Knachel...................... Photography Coordinator............................................................................... 231-1838 Jimmy Robertson................ Editor, Inside Hokie Sports............................................................................. 231-4134 Marc Mullen........................ Assistant Director, Inside Hokie Sports............................................................. 231-1894 Damian Salas...................... Director, Internet Services/Webmaster............................................................. 231-8816 Mary Francis Czarsty............ Graphic Designer/Web Designer....................................................................... 231-6756 Stacey Wells....................... Graphic Designer/Web Designer....................................................................... 231-6329 Donna Smith...................... Administrative Assistant................................................................................ 231-6726
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BASEBALL................................................................................ 231-3671 Pete Hughes................ Head Coach Mike Kunigonis............ Assistant Coach..................................... 231-3098 Pat Mason................... Assistant Coach..................................... 231-9976 Ryan Connolly............. Volunteer Assistant Coach
Sharon McCloskey Senior Associate A.D./SWA
Tim East Associate A.D., External Affairs
Tom Gabbard Associate A.D., Internal Affairs
BASKETBALL (MEN’S)................................................................ 231-6725 James Johnson............ Head Coach Kurt Kanaskie.............. Assistant Coach Mark Byington............. Assistant Coach Ramon Williams........... Assistant Coach Andrew Moore.............. Director of Men’s Basketball Operations..... 231-4412 John Janovsky............. Video Coordinator................................... 231-9978 Sharon Spradlin........... Administrative Assistant.......................... 231-6725 BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S)............................................................ 231-4998 Dennis Wolff................ Head Coach Chantelle Anderson...... Assistant Coach Billi Godsey................. Assistant Coach Tom Joyce................... Assistant Coach Bill Old....................... Dir. of Women’s Basketball Operations....... 231-7629 Dianne Santolla........... Administrative Assistant.......................... 231-4998
Jon Jaudon Associate A.D., Administration
John Ballein Associate A.D., Football Operations
Mike Gentry Associate A.D., Athletic Performance
BUSINESS OFFICE Lisa Rudd.................... Associate A.D., Financial Affairs............... 231-6553 Michelle Collins............ Business Manager................................... 231-6590 Gary Steck.................. Assistant Business Manager..................... 231-2196 Jeannie Lafon.............. Financial Services Specialist..................... 231-9200 Darla Chudzik.............. Administrative Services Manager............... 231-7116 Stuart Cochran............. Travel Coordinator.................................. 231-6351 centerplate CONCESSIONS Doug Dodson.......................................................................... 231-3279
Tim Parker Associate A.D., Compliance
Sandy Smith Assistant A.D., Ticketing Services
Lu Merritt Dir., Development for Intercollegiate Athletics
Lisa Rudd Associate A.D., Financial Affairs
Jeremy Wells Assistant A.D., Marketing & Promotions
Cara Walters Game Operations Manager
Jermaine Holmes Dir., Student-Athlete Academic Support
Russ Whitenack Director of the Monogram Club
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EQUIPMENT.............................................................................. 231-9967 Lester Karlin................ Director of Equipment Services Eric Cross.................... Assistant Equipment Manager................... 231-6203 Shawn Fizer................. Assistant Equipment Manager................... 231-4696 Reuben Moguel............ Assistant Equipment Manager................... 231-0995 FACILITIES, GAME OPERATIONS AND GROUNDS Eric Bremner................ Landscape/Horticulture Manager............... 231-2840 Jerry Cheynet.............. Game Operations Coordinator................... 231-6067 Greig Denny................ Director, Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center/ Field House........................................... 231-5908 Jessica Hartman........... Assistant Manager, Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center........................................ 231-5908 Tyler Brewer................ Fields Coordinator (Baseball)................... 231-6067 Andy McReynolds......... Fields Coordinator.................................. 231-6067 Buford Meredith........... Grounds Coordinator............................... 231-6067 Pete Pool.................... Facilities Coordinator (Stadium)............... 231-6067 Emerson Pulliam.......... Fields Coordinator.................................. 231-6067 Kent Sheets................. Facilities Manager ................................. 231-2199 James Torgersen........... Facilities Manager.................................. 231-7584 Ronnie Turpin.............. Maintenance Supervisor........................... 231-6067 Casey Underwood......... Director of Outside Facilities.................... 231-6067 Don Vaughn................ Game Operations Assistant....................... 231-8284 Cara Walters................ Game Operations Manager........................ 231-9963 FOOTBALL Frank Beamer.............. Head Coach........................................... 231-4132 Coaching Staff........................................................................ 231-6368 Shane Beamer, Cornell Brown, Bud Foster, Torrian Gray, Curt Newsome, Mike O’Cain, Kevin Sherman, Bryan Stinespring, Charley Wiles Billy Hite.................... Assistant to Head Coach/Senior Advisor Jim Cavanaugh............ Director of Recruiting and High School Relations John Ballein................ Associate A.D. for Football Operations....... 231-9988 Bruce Garnes............... Deputy Director of Football Operations...... 231-9991 Diana Clark.................. Executive Secretary to Head Coach............ 231-4132 Lisa Marie................... Administrative Assistant.......................... 231-6368 Kristie Verniel.............. Administrative Assistant.......................... 231-9991
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SPIRIT (CHEER, DANCE, HOKIEBIRD MASCOT) Rickey Hill..................... Spirit Coach....................................... 231-5744 Brent DiGiacomo............. HokieBird Information......................... 231-2038 SPORTS MEDICINE/ATHLETIC TRAINING....................................... 231-7741 Mike Goforth.................. Associate A.D. for Sports Medicine......... 231-7742 Katie Baer...................... Athletic Trainer................................... 231-2711 Sean Collins................... Athletic Trainer................................... 231-6410 Keith Doolan.................. Athletic Trainer................................... 231-2187 Dave Dietter................... Athletic Trainer................................... 231-7269 Jimmy Lawrence............. Athletic Trainer................................... 231-5690 Amy Kunogonis............... Athletic Trainer................................... 231-9691
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Greg Beato, D.O.............. Physician........................................... 231-5983 Gunnar Brolinson, D.O...... Physician........................................... 231-5983 Mark Rogers, D.O., M.A..... Physician........................................... 231-4000 Greg Tilley, D.C............... Chiropractor....................................... 951-1183 STUDENT SERVICES Reyna Gilbert-Lowry........ Assistant A.D. for Student Life.............. 231-3956 Danny White.................. Director of Student-Athlete Affairs......... 231-1252 STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Jermaine Holmes............. Director of Student Athlete Academic Support Services.................... 231-6165 Katie Ammons Cross......... Associate Director............................... 231-2245 Sarah Armstrong............. Associate Director............................... 231-9094 Greg Beatty.................... Assistant Director................................ 231-1415 Mike Swanhart................ Assistant Director................................ 231-0481 Antone Belt................... Assistant Director................................ 231-2243 Cory Byrd....................... Assistant Director................................ 231-1931 Terrie Repass.................. Administrative Assistant....................... 231-6165 Beth Noteware................ Learning Specialist.............................. 231-0476 Erica Hampton................ Academic/Tutor Coordinator.................. 231-9986 SWIMMING & DIVING (MEN’S & WOMEN’S) Ned Skinner..................... Director of Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Program........................... 231-5086 Ron Piemonte................... Head Men’s and Women’s Diving Coach......231-3301 Sarah Stockwell................ Assistant Coach................................. 231-4768 Reed Robelot.................... Assistant Coach Aaron Bell........................ Assistant Coach TENNIS (MEN’S) Jim Thompson.................. Head Coach...................................... 231-4589 Vacant............................. Assistant Coach................................. 231-4845 TENNIS (WOMEN’S) Terry Ann Zawacki-Woods.... Head Coach...................................... 231-9971 Fred Gomez...................... Assistant Coach................................. 231-6504 TICKET OFFICE.......................................................................... 231-6731 Sandy Smith..................... Assistant A.D. for Ticketing Services Stephen Medley................ Associate Ticket Manager Nancy Rodriguez............... Assistant Ticket Manager Corey Pelot...................... Assistant Ticket Manager Darik Anderson................. Assistant Ticket Manager Monna Booth.................... Ticket Office Assistant Bev Thomas...................... Ticket Office Assistant TRACK & FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY (MEN’S & WOMEN’S) Dave Cianelli.................... Director of Track & Field and Cross Country.............................. 231-3094 Greg Jack......................... Associate Head Coach, Men’s Track & Field............................ 231-2154 Charles Foster................... Assistant Coach, Track & Field............. 231-9977 Ben Thomas..................... Cross Country and Distance Coach........ 231-9978 Stacey Vidt...................... Technical Director.............................. 231-6929 VIDEOGRAPHY Kevin Hicks...................... Director of Broadcasting and Visual Media............................... 231-9804 Tom Booth....................... Director of Video............................... 231-9990 Jed Castro........................ Producer.......................................... 231-9990 Brian Walls....................... Producer.......................................... 231-9990 Megan Caligiuri................. Graphic Artist................................... 231-9990 Scotty Fitch..................... Web Content Editor............................ 231-9990 VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) Chris Riley....................... Head Coach...................................... 231-9972 Shelbylynn McBride........... Assistant Coach................................. 231-1927 Jen Malcom...................... Assistant Coach WRESTLING Kevin Dresser.................... Head Coach...................................... 231-1135 Tony Robie....................... Associate Head Coach......................... 231-3185 Vacant............................. Assistant Head Coach......................... 231-1119
Virginia Tech Athletic Fund Hokie Club Works to Keep Tech’s Momentum Building Virginia Tech’s eighth season in the ACC was successful, both in competition and fundraising results. Thank you to all of the Hokie Club members who generously gave over $28 million in support of athletic scholarships, facilities and programmatic needs in 2011. This is a new fundraising record for the Hokie Club, which also experienced growth in its membership totals during the past year. “Virginia Tech’s high national profile in football continues to motivate our fans in their
support of the program. They are proud that their football team has been to bowl games in each of the last 19 years, including eight BCS games. Winning four ACC championships in football plus playing for the title in two other years has added momentum to our fund raising efforts,” said Lu Merritt, Senior Director of Development for Intercollegiate Athletics. “I am very proud of every member of my staff for the hard work they did in making 2011 a record year.” Donors make gifts in outright forms such
as cash and real estate, or through planned or deferred gifts such as a will or retirement plan. Visit the website at www.hokieclub.com. The Athletic Fund is proud of its staff and its volunteers who help ensure that the 65 Hokie Clubs throughout the region continue their active efforts to support and promote athletics at Virginia Tech. Glenn Reynolds of Blacksburg, Va., is the current president of the Athletic Fund and Jim Pearman of Salem, Va., is the vice president.
Visit the Hokie Club site for more information:
www.hokieclub.com Phone: (540) 231-6618 Fax: (540) 231-3260
The Hokie Club staff (l to r) – Lu Merritt, Dana Partin, Terry Bolt, Sharon Linkous, John Moody, Diana Adkins, Scott Davis, Jane Broadwater, David Everett, Nancy Gabbard and Brian Thornburg.
The Monogram Club
Staying Connected with Former Teammates and Coaches
the Monogram Club receives an allotment of 100 tickets for each home football game that it can sell on a first-come, first-serve basis. For many games, Club members are the only people who can buy individual game tickets. The Monogram Club maintains a website for its members – www.vtmonogram.com. The site offers several new features such as the ability to search for the addresses of former teammates and get information about upcoming events and reunions. You can also use the link from Hokiesports.com In hopes of helping former athletes reconnect with their teammates, all registered with the Monogram Club get invitations to Virginia Tech
athletics reunions and all social events. These added perks have naturally translated into larger membership numbers for the Club. However, Whitenack wants to see those numbers continue to grow, parRuss Whitenack ticularly among recent graduates. A one-year membership costs $40. A five-year membership costs $160, and a lifetime membership costs $800. Recent graduates are given a three-year complimentary membership if they register on line. If you are a former Hokie athlete, trainer or manager, contact Russ Whitenack to join the Monogram Club at 540-231-9156 or rwhitena@ vt.edu. It is one of the best values in Tech athletics, and it is the department’s way of continuing to say thank you for your service to the university.
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Virginia Tech’s student-athletes hold a special place at the university, even after their playing days are over. That is why the Tech Athletics Department created the Virginia Tech Monogram Club, an organization that caters to former athletes, trainers and managers. Current Athletics Director Jim Weaver resurrected the Monogram Club in 1998 and has added several incentives for former athletes. After being hired in 2001, former track and field coach Russ Whitenack has guided the Club to new prominence. Under his leadership, the Club has served as host for tailgates after most home football games and prior to bowl games. During the weekend of the Spring Game, the Monogram Club holds a golf tournament and several socials for members and their families. Whitenack also organizes many team and sport reunions as part of his role. The club needs your address to make sure you are invited to all of our events. Club members receive several other benefits. Each member receives a complimentary subscription to Inside Hokie Sports. Additionally,
Virginia tech img sports marketing IMG College, a national leader in the collegiate sports marketing industry, is in its 17th year as the exclusive worldwide multi-media and advertising rights holder for Virginia Tech Athletics through its 2010 acquisition of ISP Sports. In this partnership with the athletics program, Virginia Tech IMG Sports Marketing develops, produces and sells an extensive range of sports marketing opportunities for Tech. Radio play-by-play and call-in shows, television coaches shows and other related programming, Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum venue signage, video board and promotions, along with print and Internet advertising are available. During its very successful partnership with Virginia Tech, IMG College has developed the Virginia Tech IMG Sports Network into the largest collegiate sports radio network in Virginia. Broadcast coverage includes the commonwealth
of Virginia, as well as portions of Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The network’s television coverage of Tech athletics is centered around Virginia Tech Sports Today, a weekly magazine show aired on a network of affiliates throughout the region, including WDBJ7 in Roanoke and Comcast SportsNet across the region. The 30-minute show features an action-packed, magazine-style format. With its superior production, animation and videography, it has the look and feel of a national sports telecast. Virginia Tech Sports Today airs from mid-August until mid-March. In cooperation with Virginia Tech Video Services, IMG College also offers Hokie Playback, a weekly re-broadcast of Virginia Tech home football games featuring the Virginia Tech IMG Sports Network radio call. The Hokie Playback is also carried on WDBJ7
and CSN Washington. Other advertising and marketing opportunities managed by Virginia Tech IMG Sports Marketing include the state-of-the-art videoscreens (“HokieVision”) in both Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum, venue signage, ribbon board LED advertising and promotion, pre-game hospitality events and a wide array of print and digitial opportunities across all sports. The company provides a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities for Tech supporters at every level, through not only football and basketball but every other Virginia Tech varsity sport as well. So, whether your interest is in radio or television media, print, promotions, signage, video board, event impact or digital … Virginia Tech IMG Sports Marketing is your corporate connection to Virginia Tech athletics.
Virginia tech img sports marketing staff • Rick Barakat is in his ninth year with IMG, serving as vice president and general manager for the company’s Virginia Tech property. Prior to 2006, Barakat served as associate general manager for IMG at Virginia Tech. His duties include sponsorship sales and development, daily property management and serving as the primary liaison with the Tech Athletics Department administration. Barakat is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and holds a master’s in sports management from the University of Georgia. • Jeff Shumate is in his seventh year with the Virginia Tech staff. As the associate general manager, Shumate assists in all aspects of sales, sponsorship fulfillment and management of the property. Prior to IMG, Shumate was an area marketing manager for Nextel Partners based in Roanoke, where he worked with Nextel’s sponsorship of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. Overall, he has 20 years of sales and marketing experience. Shumate is a graduate of the University of North Carolina. • Jon Zeitz joined the Virginia Tech IMG Sports Network in April of 2011 as a senior account executive. Prior to joining the Virginia Tech team, Zeitz was the general manager of marketing partnerships for Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne for the past three years, and director of sales for the Class AA Tennessee Smokies minor league baseball team prior to that. Zeitz is a proud Virginia Tech graduate with a degree in sports management. • Kyle Winchester joined the staff at Virginia Tech as an account executive in 2006 after working on the ISP Sports Clemson team. Winchester brings additional experience to this role from his internship with Tar Heel Sports Marketing and Lowe’s Motor Speedway. He graduated with a B.S., in communication studies and political science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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• Ashleigh Waddle joined Virginia Tech IMG Sports Marketing in the summer of 2009 as a marketing assistant. Today, her responsibilities include gameday activations, hospitality coordination, and client relations. Waddle graduated from Virginia Tech in 2007 and received her master’s degree from Tech in ’09. • Andrew Allegretta is in his second season as the assistant director of broadcasting for the Virginia Tech IMG Sports Network. He serves as the playby-play broadcaster for Virginia Tech’s women’s basketball and baseball teams, anchors the coverage of Tech Olympic sports broadcasts on the Hokies’ digital platforms, hokiesports.com and Hokies’ All-Access, and contributes to Virginia Tech football and men’s basketball radio broadcasts. He’s also a contributor to Virginia Tech Sports Today, the network’s weekly regional television program. A native of Yarmouth, Maine, Allegretta graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in broadcast journalism.
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The 2012 season marks the 25th year of Hokie football broadcasts for the Roth-Burnop team.
Virginia Tech Sports Today can be seen every Sunday on a network of television stations throughout the mid-Atlantic region and Southeastern U.S. WDBJ-TV Roanoke, Va. Ch. 7 11 a.m. WDBJ-TV Roanoke, Va. MY 19 10 a.m. WAVY-TV Norfolk, Va. Ch. 10 Noon WRIC-TV Richmond, Va. Ch. 8 Noon WVVA-TV Bluefield, Va. Ch. 6 Noon WCYB-TV Bristol, Va. Ch. 5 9:30 a.m. WHSV-TV Harrisonburg, Va. Ch. 3 Noon FoxSports South 9:30 a.m. CSN Washington 1 p.m.
See the game again! With Hokie Playback, Tech fans can see the re-broadcast of Virginia Tech home games. Affiliates and times subject to change; check www.hokiesports.com for latest listings. Sunday: CSN Washington, 1 p.m., Sunday: WDBJ-7, Roanoke, 11:35 p.m. Tuesday: My19, Roanoke, 11 p.m. Wednesday: CSN-Washington, Noon Wednesday: My19, Roanoke, 11 p.m. Friday: My19, Roanoke, 11 p.m.
Virginia tech img sports network ‘From the blue waters of the Chesapeake Bay to the hills of Tennessee, the Virginia Tech Hokies are on the air!’ That familiar refrain – delivered by Bill Roth, the Voice of Virginia Tech football – opens every Tech sports broadcast and reflects the network’s goal of reaching Hokie fans everywhere. So, whether they’re sailing off Virginia’s eastern shore, hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains, or sitting in their homes anywhere throughout the Commonwealth, Tech fans know they’re always within range of a Tech network radio station. With a massive network of radio and television stations throughout the region, the Virginia Tech IMG Sports Network serves as the main communications link between Tech’s football program and the Hokies’ avid legion of fans. Roth – who has been named Virginia’s Sportscaster of the Year nine times – is in his 25th season as the Voice of Virginia Tech football and basketball. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Roth graduated from Syracuse University in 1987, earning a degree in broadcast journalism. He also won the distinguished Robert Costas Academic Scholarship in 1986. In 2012, Roth was recognized at the Virginia Tech All-Sports Banquet with an award for his outstanding dedication to Tech athletics. Roth’s cries of “TOUCHDOWN TECH!” have become a favorite of Hokie fans of all ages, and his accurate and exciting descriptions of Tech football and basketball have made him one of the most popular figures on the Tech athletic scene. “Bill Roth is very much a part of what we’re all about here,” head coach Frank Beamer said. “When you hear his voice, you immediately think Virginia Tech football.” During the off-seasons, Roth has worked for ESPN in a variety of roles, including calling play-by-play of NCAA lacrosse, baseball, basketball, kickboxing and field hockey. Bill’s column, The Kroger Roth Report, appears weekly on hokiesports.com and in Tech’s official monthly news magazine, Inside Hokie Sports.
Former Virginia Tech tight end Mike Burnop is serving his 30th season in the booth as the network analyst. Burnop, a star for the Hokies in the early 1970s, was inducted into Virginia Tech’s Hall of Fame in 2000. He still holds the Virginia Tech record for receptions in a season by a tight end with 46. Burnop owns New River Office Supply, a business operating in Blacksburg, Pearisburg and Salem, Va. In addition to his role as analyst, Burnop handles all post-game interviews from Tech’s locker room. He has shown his versatility as a broadcaster by shining as the analyst on Tech’s basketball broadcasts over the years. Adam Witten serves as the producer and host of Virginia Tech football broadcasts. Witten provides pre-game, in-game, and post-game reports during the course of each game broadcast. A native of Sarasota, Fla., Witten graduated magna cum laude from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., in 2004 with a degree in Electronic Media/ Broadcasting. Witten also spent five years with the Appalachian Sports Network, serving a variety of roles on the radio airwaves including football sideline reporter and tailgate show host, men’s basketball courtside host and analyst, women’s basketball play by play announcer and host of the Mountaineers’ football and basketball call-in shows. Virginia Tech IMG Sports Network Television programming includes Virginia Tech Sports Today, a weekly 30-minute program that is seen every Sunday on a network of TV stations and cable networks throughout the mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. The program features highlights of every Virginia Tech game, features and interviews with Tech players and coaches. Hokie Playback is a weekly television rebroadcast of Virginia Tech home football games shown with the IMG Sports Network radio call each Sunday afternoon and evening.
GAMEDAY BROADCAST SCHEDULE HARDEES CHICKEN TENDERS TAILGATE SHOW
The network’s radio coverage begins 90 minutes prior to kickoff. The program features Tech Director of Athletics Jim Weaver and other guests who preview the day in college football.
THE NTELOS WIRELESS PRE-GAME REPORT
The perfect tailgating companion, the Hokies’ Countdown clock starts 60 minutes before kickoff with a complete preview of the game, interviews with Tech coach Frank Beamer and the opposing head coach, the ACC Report, late-breaking news, the NTELOS Star Watch, the Kroger Roth Report, and more.
THE GAME BROADCAST PRESENTED BY THE VIRGINIA LOTTERY
TOUCHDOWN TECH!! Bill Roth and Mike Burnop fill the airwaves with their unique blend of excitement and wit. The two have called every Tech football game since the 1988 season. Whether the Hokies are playing in Lane Stadium or on the road, you can always find Hokie fans by the thousands with their portable radios following the action on the Virginia Tech IMG Sports Network.
THE KROGER POINT AFTER
In addition to game broadcasts, The Virginia Tech IMG Sports Network also produces other radio programming including “Tech Talk LIVE! presented by GEICO,” a two-hour radio talk show featuring Roth, Tech coach Frank Beamer, Director of Athletics Jim Weaver, and various assistant coaches every Monday night live from Bull & Bones restaurant on Main Street in Blacksburg. The Davenport Virginia Tech Sports Quiz, a daily one-minute program, airs on radio stations every weekday from August through March.
2012 Football radio Affiliates Abingdon/Bristol/Johnston City WFHG-FM 92.7 Blacksburg WBRW-FM 105.3 Blackstone/Farmville/Petersburg WBBC-FM 93.5 Bluefield, WV WKOY-FM 100.9 Bluefield, Va WKEZ-AM 1240 Bristol WFHG-AM 980 Charlottesville WKAV-AM 1400 Clifton Forge/Covington WXCF-AM 1230 Clifton Forge/Covington WXCF-FM 103.9 Clinchco WDIC-AM 1430 Clintwood WDIC-FM 92.1 Danville/Chatham/Gretna WMNA-FM 106.3 Galax WWWJ-AM 1360 Gate City WGAT-AM 1050 Harrisonburg WSIG-FM 96.9 Jacksonville, NC WAVQ-AM 1400 Lebanon WLRV-AM 1380 Luray WRAA-AM 1330 Lynchburg WLNI-FM 105.9 Marion WOLD-FM 102.5 Marion WZVA-FM 103.5 Martinsville WMVA-AM 1450 Morningside, MD WHFS-AM 1580 New Bern, NC WWNB-AM 1490 New Bern, NC WWNB-FM 103.9 Norfolk/Hampton/ Va. Beach WNIS-AM 790 Richmond WRNL-AM 910 Richmond WRVA-AM* 1140 Roanoke WSNV-FM 93.5 Staunton/Waynesboro WTON-AM 1240 Tazewell WKQY-FM 100.1 Warsaw WNNT-FM 107.5 Warsaw WNNT-AM 690 Washington, DC WJFK-FM 106.7 White Stone WIGO-FM 104.9 Winchester WINC-AM 1400 Wytheville, VA WXBX-FM 95.3 Stations and markets subject to change. Check www.hokiesports.com for latest listings. *Night games only LISTEN ON LINE: All Virginia Tech IMG Sports Network radio broadcasts and television programs are available exclusively online via Hokies All-Access on hokiesports.com. LISTEN ON YOUR SMARTPHONE: All Virginia Tech IMG Sports Network radio broadcasts, including games and talk shows, are available through the Hokies’ mobile application, which is free to download from the iPhone App Store, Android Market or BlackBerry App World. Be on the lookout soon for the new tablet application for Hokies All-Access!
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LISTEN ON SATELLITE RADIO: Virginia Tech football games can be heard each week on SiriusXM Satellite Radio. The exact channel is announced on a weekly basis.
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Perhaps the network’s most popular show, the Kroger Point After is a fast-paced, 90-minute postgame show which features locker room interviews, score reports from around the country and game highlights and features such as the SunTrust Frank Beamer Report, the Stop In Food Stores Stop of the Game, the Virginia Lottery Moment of the Game and the Kroger Player of the Game.
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Virginia Tech Athletics Communications 460 Jamerson Athletic Center (0502) Blacksburg, VA 24061 Office Phone: (540) 231-6726; Office Fax: (540) 231-6984 Website: www.hokiesports.com
Dave Smith is beginning his 38th year with the Virginia Tech Athletics Department and his 20th full-time season with the Hokie football team. He has been involved with the football team each of his 37 years at Tech. Smith works with head coach Frank Beamer and the rest of the Virginia Tech coaching staff, as well as overseeing the day-to-day working of the Athletics Communications Office. Smith also travels with the team to road games. Smith is a 1970 graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in English. All interview requests for Beamer or any coach should be made through Smith by calling (540) 231-6726. Bryan Johnston is in his 14th year with the Virginia Tech Athletics Department and his 13th with the Hokie football team. His main duties with the football team include acting as a liaison between the media and the Virginia Tech football players and setting up the weekly press conferences, laying out the game notes as well as traveling with the team to road games. A native of Chesapeake, Va., Johnston is a 1999 graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in sport administration. All interview requests for any player should be made through Johnston by calling (540) 231-3387 or by email at [emailprotected].
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Dave Knachel is in his 17th year as a full-time employee at Virginia Tech, and has been photographing Hokie sports for 31 years, s i nc e he c a me t o t he university as a student in 1981. Prior to joining the Tech staff in 1996, he worked for local newspapers. He has also volunteered extensively in many capacities with Special Olympics Virginia. Knachel is responsible for photographic coverage of all 21 sports at Tech as well as producing athletics department publications. Media requests for digital images of Tech players, coaches and administrators should be made to Knachel preferably by email at [emailprotected] or by calling 540-231-1838.
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April Goode
Marc Mullen
Just virginia tech, please While the full name of the school is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, the school is commonly referred to as “Virginia Tech.” Founded in 1872, as Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, the university changed its named to Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1896. Fans of the athletics department, as well as media covering the Hokies, shortened the name to VPI, but it eventually became Virginia Tech. The “State University” was added in 1970 to bring the official title to what it is today. Those covering Hokie athletics are asked to refer to the university as simply “Virginia Tech.” Virginia Tech University, VPI and SU, VPI&SU, “Vah Tech,” VT or VA Tech are not recognized names and should not be used.
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Directory Dave Smith (Football Contact) Assistant A.D. for Athletics Communications (540) 231-6726 [emailprotected] Bryan Johnston (Co-Football Contact) Associate Director (540) 231-3387 [emailprotected] Bill Dyer Associate Director (540) 231-8852 [emailprotected] April Goode Associate Director (540) 231-8823 [emailprotected] Marc Mullen Assistant Director (540) 231-1894 [emailprotected] Jimmy Robertson Editor, Inside Hokie Sports (540) 231-4134 [emailprotected] Donna Smith Secretary (540) 231-6726 [emailprotected]
Publications Unit
Anne Panella
Damian Salas
Mary Frances Czarsty
Stacey Wells
Anne Panella Publications Director (540) 231-7684 [emailprotected] Dave Knachel Photography Coordinator (540) 231-1838 [emailprotected] Damian Salas Webmaster, hokiesports.com (540) 231-8816 [emailprotected] Mary Frances Czarsty Graphic/Web Designer (540) 231-6756 [emailprotected] Stacey Wells Graphic/Web Designer (540) 231-6329 [emailprotected]
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Football media services are coordinated by the Athletics Communications Office, headed by Assistant Athletics Director Dave Smith and Associate Director of Athletics Communications Bryan Johnston. Please direct interview requests for any of the coaches, as well as credential requests to Smith. All player interview requests should be made to Johnston. For photo requests, please contact photography coordinator Dave Knachel. The Athletics Communications Office is located on the fourth floor of the Jamerson Athletic Center, which is connected to Cassell Coliseum and the Merryman Athletic Center. The office is next to the Bowman Room. All media members coming to campus during the week need to stop by the Visitor’s Center, now located on Prices Fork Rd. in the new center. Media will be responsible for paying any fines they incur while on campus.
The Press Box
The press box at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field comprises seven levels. Newspaper, radio and television reporters work on the fifth level. The media area of the press box is accessible via elevators Nos. 4 & 5, which are located on the west side, in the south tower. Admission to the press box is by credential only. Smoking is not allowed in the stands or in any enclosed area of Lane Stadium, including the press box and rest rooms.
Press Credentials
6. No credentials will be issued to individuals under the age of 18. Admission to media facilities are for working media only. 7. Credentials may be issued: a) to online entities that are affiliated with a national media organization; or, b) to online entities that host a website that regularly and substantially reports on Virginia Tech intercollegiate athletics, and employs for that Virginia Tech-dedicated website at least two full-time, salaried employees who write a substantial majority of all material posted on the site. Neither independent bloggers, nor fan sites where anyone can submit articles for publication, will be credentialed. Online entities must register at least 20,000 legitimate unique users per month in each of the past 12 months, and must have been in existence for a minimum of three years, to be given consideration. An online entity that meets the requirements of either 7.a) or 7.b) and which sponsors message boards (free or pay) or chat rooms may be credentialed only if the entity enforces its policies regarding abusive, discriminatory and inflamatory material. 8. University personnel may deny or revoke credentials without notice and an individual shall surrender his/her credential upon request for: noncompliance with the priorities or guidelines set out in this policy; noncompliance with health, safety, or security directives issued regarding University athletic events; violations of University, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, NCAA, or ACC policies; and for conduct for which there are reasonable grounds to believe violate state or federal law, or constitute a breach of professional ethics, including inappropriate dress and/or intoxication. Any organization that wishes to contest a denial or revocation shall: a) request the Athletics Communications Office provide a written rationale for the denial or revocation; b) submit a written response to that rationale to the Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs. After reviewing the response, the Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs, in consultation with appropriate University officials, shall issue a decision to uphold or reverse the denial or revocation. The Associate Athletic Director’s decision shall be final. 9. The Virginia Tech Athletics Communications Office reserves the right to change this policy at any time.
Guidelines 1. Season media credentials are issued to those organizations that report on Virginia Tech intercollegiate athletics on a regular and substantial basis, as outlined above. 2. With the exception of Hokie beat reporters reporting on the team on a daily basis and producing daily reports, all passes are approved and issued on a game-by-game basis. 3. All passes and credentials are nontransferable without prior approval from the Virginia Tech Athletic Communication Office. Passes used by any member of a credentialed outlet without specific editorial assignment or by non-working members of the organization are subject to revocation upon University request. 4. Due to limited space and to ensure compliance with NCAA guidelines, credentials for “free-lance” writers or photographers will not be considered without a specific assignment received in writing by the assigning organization. 5. Virginia Tech and the NCAA prohibit the issuance of credentials to representatives of an organization that regularly publishes gambling information, Mon., Aug. 6........................................... Team reports such as “tout sheets” or “tip Tues., Aug. 7................................. First day of practice sheets.” Virginia Tech will not issue Tues., Aug. 7 - Sat., Aug. 11......5-day acclimation period credentials to organizations whose Sat., Aug. 11............................ Media Day (Media only) primary function is to deliver Sun., Aug. 12............................... First day in full pads news related to the recruitment of Mon., Aug. 27.....................First Beamer teleconference student-athletes, unless owned and Wed., Aug. 29..........................First ACC teleconference operated under a national, parent Thur., Aug. 30...................First weekly press conference company. Mon., Sept. 3................... Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech
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Virginia Tech issues media credentials under the priorities listed below. These priorities are designed to achieve efficient use of space available for working members of the media at Virginia Tech intercollegiate athletic events. The Virginia Tech Athletics Communications Office uses an online credentialing system for individual game requests. Email Bryan Johnston at [emailprotected] for information on how to apply. Requests the week of the game will be honored on a space-available basis and will be left at the Will Call window at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field if they cannot be mailed. Parking passes can not be left at will call. Spouses, dates, children, equipment carriers and non-workers are restricted from the press box, sidelines and locker rooms. Any abuse of a working credential will result in the media agency losing credential privileges. Credentials will not be issued to any person under the age of 18. In some instances, due to space limitations, meeting the identified criteria does not guarantee credentials. Space for the working press, radio and television is allocated by the Virginia Tech Athletics Communications Office, which reserves the right to deny credentials to any outlet. Virginia Tech does not allow radio stations to broadcast live shows or segments from the 5th level of the press box – before, during or after a game.
Priorities 1. Originating radio and television personnel involved in a live television or radio broadcast of a Virginia Tech intercollegiate athletic competition. 2. Daily newspapers, wire services, and regional and national publications that regularly and substantially report on Virginia Tech intercollegiate athletics. 3. Non-originating radio and television personnel producing reports on a Virginia Tech intercollegiate athletic competition. Only local radio stations with a full-time sports director conducting a regular and substantial sports show reporting on Virginia Tech intercollegiate athletics receive consideration for credentials. 4. Officially recognized Virginia Tech student publications and daily student electronic media outlets that regularly and substantially report on Virginia Tech intercollegiate athletics. 5. Requests submitted by the opposing team’s Sports Information Director. 6. Official websites of Atlantic Coast Conference schools, non-conference opponents, and the Atlantic Coast Conference office. 7. Non-daily newspapers or publications that regularly and substantially report on Virginia Tech intercollegiate athletics. 8. Pro scouts. 9. Online entities that meet the requirements set out in guideline 7, below.
Real-time Transmission
The “Real-time” transmission of digital images, audio and data, including live game play-by-play and statistics, of any home game or any Techsponsored media event is the exclusive property of Virginia Tech and/or its rights holder(s). “Realtime” is defined as “live continual coverage or description of an event.” Media members blogging or using Twitter from the press box are subject to all of Virginia Tech’s real-time policies. The Atlantic Coast Conference has adapted an Internet Real-Time Policy. Virginia Tech adheres to this policy.
Media Will Call
In most cases, credentials will be mailed. Credentials may be picked up through Friday of a game week from secretary Donna Smith in the Athletics Communications Office. Credentials not mailed or picked up will be held at the public Will
Call window located a few steps from elevator No. 5, outside the press entrance to Lane Stadium/ Worsham Field. Parking passes can not be left at will call.
Photo Credentials
The NCAA has established a control policy to keep the field free from congestion. Only photographers on assignment and members of the television media are given photo credentials. Freelance or amateur photographers will not be issued credentials. All photographers must work outside the 30-yard lines as prescribed by the NCAA. Photographers are not permitted in the bench area. On the front line of the sidelines, as well as in the south end zone, photographers are required to kneel. Those photographers shooting from behind the second line, as well as in the north end zone, are allowed to stand. For those who need to transmit photos
Jamerson Athletic Center
The Virginia Tech Athletics Communications Office is located on the fourth floor of the Jamerson Athletic Center, behind Cassell Coliseum.
electronically, a work room for photographers is available. This room is located in the June Oblinger Shott Media Center, on the ground level beneath the south end zone. A member of the Athletics Communications staff will be on the sidelines to lend assistance during the game.
Rights Restriction
Virginia Tech is and shall be the sole owner of any and all copyrights, intellectual property rights and proprietary rights for images, sounds and data arising from or during Virginia Tech home athletics contests and Tech-sponsored media events. The use of photographs, video and/or audio for purposes other than traditional news coverage is forbidden. No redistribution is permitted.
ENG Crew Restrictions
Electronic news gathering (“ENG”) crews acknowledge and agree they shall abide by the following restrictions regarding the use of television footage of home football games of Atlantic Coast Conference (“ACC”) schools. If the ACC football game is telecast by ABC or ESPN (“ABC/ESPN Games”), ENG crews (i) may not use television footage of the ABC/ESPN Game, except for excerpts consistent with ABC’s or ESPN’s, as applicable, news access guidelines, and (ii) may not authorize the use of any such television footage by any third parties. ENG crews acknowledge and agree that ABC and ESPN have the exclusive right to telecast live home football games of ACC schools between 3:30 p.m., and 11 p.m., east coast time (excluding telecasts of games commencing at noon east coast time that extend into overtime or whose start times are delayed by extraordinary circ*mstances, such as inclement weather).
Parking
Game day media parking is available on a limited basis in two media-designated areas. Requests for parking credentials should be requested when credentials are requested. If you plan to visit the Tech campus Monday through Friday, you must obtain a visitor parking permit.
Getting To Campus
The campus is located in Blacksburg, Va., about 40 miles southwest of Roanoke, Va. To reach the campus from Interstate 81, take Exit 118-B (Christiansburg) onto U.S. Route 460 West. Follow the 460 Blacksburg Bypass and turn right onto Rt. 314.
By Air
Roanoke Regional Airport in Roanoke, Va., is served by major domestic airlines. Limousine services provide transportation between the airport and campus. Private planes may land at the Virginia Tech Airport, on campus.
Game Day Media Parking (Media parking pass required)
Media parking will be assigned in one of these two locations (M1 or M2).
182 Dave Smith: [emailprotected]
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Sunday Treatment and Weights No Interviews
Visitor Parking Permits (Non-game days)
Visitor parking permits are available at the Visitor Center on 965 Prices Fork Road, Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m. -5 p.m. Visitor permits must be signed and dated by an authorized official and displayed 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted by a sign.
Typical Hokie Game Week Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Beamer on VT Teleconference 11:40 a.m.
Press Luncheon 12-1:30 p.m. Shott Media Center
Beamer on ACC Teleconference TBA (morning)
Closed Practice Players and coaches available in person after practice for 20 mins; Phones before
Semi-Open Practice Players and coaches available after practice for 20 mins; Phones before
Closed Practice No Interviews
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Thursday Closed Practice No Interviews
Bryan Johnston: [emailprotected] Friday
Team Travel or Walk-through No Player Interviews Coach Beamer available for group interview
Saturday Game Day Post Game Coach Beamer and top requested players available.
Telephones
Newspeople desiring their own telephone or ethernet lines should submit requests to Virginia Tech CNS at (540) 231-4350. If you request your own phone, please notify the Athletics Communications Office so we can give the phone company the proper location. The same applies for photographers wishing to activate a phone or ethernet line in the south end zone work room, where two pool phones and one pool ethernet line are provided. Please make all requests well in advance of the game.
Wireless Internet
Virginia Tech offers free wireless Internet to members of the media working the game. To be able to use this feature, you must have a wireless (802.11 compatible) card in your laptop, tested and configured prior to arriving. To register for this service, you are encouraged to sign up prior to arriving on game day, or in the press box or south end zone when you arrive. To obtain the URL, please contact Tommy Regan in Athletic Computing Services at [emailprotected]. After registering, your e-mail address will serve as both your user name and password.
Postgame Interviews
All postgame interviews take place in the June Oblinger Shott Media Center, located on the ground level of the south end zone. After a short cool-down period, Coach Frank Beamer will address the media on the podium, followed by four top players. When that session is completed, 4-5 of the remaining top requested players will meet with the news media after each home game. Media members with special player requests need to make those known prior to the fourth quarter. A separate room, located directly across the hall from the Tech interview room, is available for interviews with the coaches and players from the visiting team. Directions to both interview areas will be available in the press box or through the Athletics Communications Office. Media access to visiting players will be determined by the visiting SID.
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Interview Policy
Virginia Tech’s coaches and players will be available throughout the season for interviews with members of the news media on Mondays and Tuesdays of a normal game week. It is important, however, that all requests for interviews be made through the Athletics Communications Office. Interviews with players and assistant coaches (offense one day; defense the other) will be held in a 20-minute session after Monday’s and Tuesday’s practices (10 minutes for players; 10 minutes for coaches). Any media person wishing to come to practice and talk to a specific player or coach needs to contact the Athletics Communications Office before practice to get those requested on the master list. All requests for pre-practice interviews need to be submitted to Bryan Johnston by 1 p.m. You may call him at (540) 231-3387 or e-mail him at [emailprotected]. Players may be requested for features only before meetings on Mondays and Tuesdays if it can be arranged around the player’s schedule. All phone interviews must be done before practice. Monday’s practices are closed to the media. On Tuesdays, the stretching and warm-up sessions, plus the first two periods are open to media and pro scouts. A 20-minute interview session will follow these two days for those who were requested before practice. At no time will a player’s phone number be given out and media are asked not to call, e-mail or contact the players or coaches through social networking websites (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, etc.) or ask for their contact information. Meeting rooms, the weight room, training room, the coach’s hallways and office are offlimits to media unless accompanied by a member of the Athletics Communications staff.
Beamer Teleconference
Weekly Press Interview Session
On Tuesdays prior to each Tech game, Coach Frank Beamer and selected members of the Tech team will be available to meet accredited media in the Shott Center, located in the south end zone. A light lunch will be served at approximately noon with 2-3 players going at 12:30 p.m., after the meal is served. Coach Beamer will begin his interview session at 1 p.m. All interviews will be held on the podium in the home interview room. A video feed of Beamer, along with the players, is available both live and archived on hokietv.com.
Talking to Coach Beamer
The best ways to reach Coach Frank Beamer are on his Monday teleconference, his weekly press interview session on Tuesdays, on the ACC teleconference on Wednesdays or after practice. Any additional requests should be made through Dave Smith at (540) 231-6726.
ACC Teleconference
The ACC football coaches will be featured on a weekly teleconference, beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 29. The final teleconference, for the Virginia game, will be on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Each coach will be available for 10 minutes. The teleconference number will be mailed to media members who cover Virginia Tech football. Members of the media can also secure the number and schedule by contacting the ACC office at (336) 851-6062.
Satellite Feed
On Mondays during the season, Coach Frank Beamer will be available via teleconference for approximately 15-20 minutes. The interview session will begin at 11:40 a.m. Media interested West Stands
in this opportunity are asked to call the Athletics Communications Office at (540) 231-6726 for the phone number.
The ACC provides weekly feeds with highlights, along with coach and player interviews. Information is available through the ACC office.
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The ACC site on the Internet is available at www.theACC.com. The site contains current information on all facets of the Atlantic Coast Conference. In addition, in-game scores for football contests involving ACC teams will be updated inprogress. Please contact Mike Finn in the ACC media relations department for more information.
ACC Media Site
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