According to Numerous Sources, Notre Dame No Longer Recruiting Ken Ekanem
Ekanem is a LB/DE prospect for the 2012 class. He is ranked the #209 in the nation according to Rivals.com. He was down to his final two, Virginia Tech and Notre Dame. Though he was said to be favoring Tech, this is HUGE news as it now seems we are the only remaining team in play for his services. Keep connected to Gobbler Country for more recruiting and National Signing Day coverage.
Virginia Tech Recruiting Guide for the class of 2012
by chicagomaroon on Jan 26, 2012 6:19 AM EST
So I'm guessing most of you thought I was completely done doing these articles altogether. If you will remember I did this in a five part series a year ago and I started that series on June 18, 2010. But, as I worked in baseball for the first part of the recruiting process for this class, often logging 100+ hour work weeks, it was impossible to devote the time needed to this type of series. Additionally I had some thoughts about how I could better these posts instead of just spewing out 2,500-3,500 words on five players. So for this season at least, you're only getting one recruiting guide and extensive coverage on signing day (AND YOU'LL LIKE IT!). If you would like to call my boss, however, and try to convince him to give me enough time off to do next year's recruiting guides with regularity, feel free to ask me for his number. For everything recruiting 2012 and a primer for National Signing Day, read like a kid trying to meet their Accelerated Reader quota.
11 commentsNew ACC Football Divisions Could be Decided Next Week
by furrer4heisman on Jan 25, 2012 11:19 PM EST
in Virginia Tech Football
From the one and only David Teel of the Newport News Daily Press:
First, a glance forward to next week's ACC winter meetings in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
In between poolside margaritas - on the rocks, with salt, barkeep! - league and school officials could well finalize football divisions for the 14-team alignment created by the addition of Syracuse and Pittsburgh.
As Teel states, and has been said all long by ACC big wigs, Cuse and Pitt are just going to be plugged into the current six-team divisions. Teel does a good job of going over the pros and cons of having either in the Coastal and while he said Pitt, which is closer in proximity to Virginia Tech and UVa, should be the preferred Coastal team, I'd rather see Cuse.
Yes, Syracuse is a longer road trip than Pitt, but it's one we were used to making for over a decade as a member of the Big East. Plus, it would likely mean the Hokies' new permanent Atlantic game would be switched from Boston College to Pitt.
Currently, the Hokies are the only team in the ACC that has to play at Boston College and at Miami (the league's North and South Pole) in the same season consistently, which they do every even-numbered year. The difference between Syracuse and Boston is about 140 miles one way.
What's your preference for which team gets placed in the Coastal?
Virginia Tech Vs. BYU Preview With Vanquish The Foe
by chicagomaroon on Jan 23, 2012 8:18 PM EST
This Wednesday at 7 p.m. the Hokies host BYU in a long-awaited non-conference game that will conclude Tech's non-conference slate this season. For this occasion, we have a first this season as Brett Hein, Managing Editor of BYU's SB Nation site Vanquish The Foe has joined us to give a preview of the Cougars. This is a really great opportunity for both sites since it's an unconventional non-conference game as fans of both teams probably don't get to see very much of the other because of time zones and regional networks. You can also read MY answers to Brett's questions here. For the preview, prove all your English teachers wrong and keep reading.
Hokies Gobble Up Hoos And Execute Payback For Last Year's Sweep
by chicagomaroon on Jan 23, 2012 3:19 AM EST
Despite a game that looked like two opposing groupings of cavemen learning to play basketball with a boulder (yeah, it took basketball back to the Neanderthal era), the Hokies pulled out a gritty 47-45 win over the hated 'Hoos in a sold out and raucous* (see bottom of story for key) John Paul Jones Arena Sunday night. For a quick recap and celebration after the jump, hit the button! JUST DO IT ALREADY!
Hokies Win First Half Against Heels, Lose Second Half By More
by chicagomaroon on Jan 20, 2012 1:12 AM EST
While it was another L in the books for the Hokies, who are free-falling after four straight losses (all ACC), we saw some positive things out of the team tonight (almost all of them were in the first half). For those of us who are being realistic, UNC put a much better team on the court tonight, and so getting much more than what we got out of what we had out there tonight is wishful thinking. For more thoughts on this one and on where the Hokies stand venture onward past the jump.
Xfinity Presents: The Ultimate Sports Social Media Job Contest
by furrer4heisman on Jan 16, 2012 11:37 AM EST
Hokie fans, I know a lot of you out there already spend most of your day on Twitter, so here's your chance to get paid for it:
Have you ever wanted a shot at winning your dream job in sports social media? Here's your chance - XFINITY is launching a nationwide contest to find the next sports social media star to serve as the voice of XFINITY behind-the-scenes at the biggest sporting events nationwide in 2012.
The contest is called "Xfinity Presents: The Ultimate Sports Social Media Job" and runs from January 13th through March 25th. The winner will receive a one-year salary, all the electronics for the ultimate sports pad, and will have the opportunity to share thoughts, insights, and content with fans nationwide via the @XFINITYSports Twitter handle on a daily basis. This is truly a dream job opportunity for anyone looking to make a name for themselves in the world of sports and social media.
Starting PG Erick Green Likely To Miss BC Game
According to the Hokies Journal on Twitter (and really all over the twitterverse now), Green is likely to miss the game with an LCL sprain to his left knee. This would be a huge loss for the Hokies who are trying to claw their way into the ACC win column after starting conference play 0-2. For game coverage, follow me on Twitter @lunchpaild.
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| @ East Carolina | Sat 09/10 | W 17 - 10 |
| Arkansas St. | Sat 09/17 | W 26 - 7 |
| @ Marshall | Sat 09/24 | W 30 - 10 |
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Sat 10/01 | L 3 - 23 |
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Sat 10/22 | W 30 - 14 |
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Thu 11/10 | W 37 - 26 |
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Sat 11/26 | W 38 - 0 |
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Tue 01/03 | L 20 - 23 |
Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
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Clemson Tigers
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6 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
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Florida St. Seminoles
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5 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
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Wake Forest Demon Deacons
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5 | 3 | 6 | 7 |
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N.C. State Wolfpack
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4 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
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Boston College Eagles
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3 | 5 | 4 | 8 |
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Maryland Terrapins
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1 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
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Virginia Tech Hokies
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7 | 1 | 11 | 3 |
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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
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5 | 3 | 8 | 5 |
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Virginia Cavaliers
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5 | 3 | 8 | 5 |
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North Carolina Tar Heels
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3 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
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Miami Hurricanes
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3 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Duke Blue Devils | 1 | 7 | 3 | 9 |
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