Highly touted linebacker Telvion Clark announced today that he will play for the Hokies in 2009. Clark was offered one of only 12 scholarship Tech had to offer for the ‘09 class following the programs’ summer camp a few weeks ago. Clark was also considering Penn State and West Virginia.

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Link to Baltimore Sun article about Justin Harper.

I never noticed until this year how many articles are written about rookie WR’s in the NFL. It seems like every year I’m struggling to find news about VT alum in training camps - but this year I come across an article about Harper, Royal or Morgan every other day.

Anyways - I didn’t realize Harper was getting so many reps with the offense during OTA’s - according to this article he took Demetrius Williams’s spot while he was sidelined with an Achilles tendon injury. The ravens view Justin as an ideal red zone target but he’s hoping to show he can make a play anywhere on the field. Best of luck to you Justin making an impact in the NFL

The Atlanta Falcons continue to purge their roster of Virginia Tech Hokies. The only remaining Hokie still on the roster is Michael Vick and that’s only for business reasons. When it becomes economically feasible to cut him loose, Arthur Blank will do so.

Read more about Jimmy Williams’ release.

The official Web site of the San Francisco 49ers featured an article about rookie wide receiver and former Virginia Tech standout Josh Morgan, who is having a pretty solid off-season with the five-time World Champs.

Though his play on the practice field has earned him praise from veterans and coaches, Morgan said that he still has a long way to go.

‘I’m nowhere near where I want to be,” Morgan told 49ers.com. “I’ve still got a lot more learning to do. I’ve got to get a lot more comfortable in the playbook. I’m more comfortable going full speed out here and correcting what I did wrong in the meeting room, but I’m nowhere near making the plays that I know I can make.â€�

Read the entire feature article about Josh Morgan at 49ers.com.

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Kyle Tucker at the Virginian-Pilot wrote in a June 12 article that the Hokies have offered Granby star linebacker Telvion Clark one of its 12 scholarships for the 2009 recruiting class. Normally, writes Tucker, the Hokies have about 20-25 scholarships to offer each year, but the ‘09 class is handcuffed because of the huge ‘08 recruiting class (31) and the lack of attrition from the ‘07 squad.

Clark is a speedy 6-1, 210 inside linebacker that ran a 4.47 at Virginia Tech’s recent summer camp. The Hokies apparently feel like he is worth of one seven remaining scholarships for the 2009 class and are seeking a commitment from the Granby standout sooner rather than later. For the Hokies, it appears to be a numbers game and they want to know where they stand with their current offers.

Clark’s former head coach Dave Hudak, who retired after last season, believes that the Hokies don’t have anything to worry about by waiting. Clark told Penn State and West Virginia that he would make official visits and Hudak believes the rising senior is merely keeping his word, but Virginia Tech is where his heart is. Time will tell.

Read Tucker’s entire article here.

FranktheTank over at VT.Fanfoc.us posted this YouTube video of Pulaski County High School RB Nubian Peak, who earlier this week committed to playing for the Hokies. Thanks FranktheTank … hope you have time to hit the Home Depot this weekend.

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Well I’m not sure what type of chance he will have to win this award if he ends up splitting time with Tmobile but according to the award’s official website - Sean Glennon was just added to the 2008 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm preseason watch list (awarded to the most outstanding senior quarterback).

“The winner of the Golden Arm Award is recognized not only for his athletic accomplishments, but also for his character, citizenship, scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, and athletic abilities,” says John Unitas, Jr., President of the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc. The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award bears the name of the man many refer to as the finest quarterback ever to play the game of football.

Good luck Sean! You win that award we win the ACC!

Marcus Vick was arrested and charged with DUI and other related traffic violations after “fleeing” from a bicycle police officer this morning in Norfolk. According to police spokesman Chris Amos, the bicycle officer approached a couple arguing in a car at 2 a.m. today.

WDBJ7.com and TSL are both reporting that the Virginia Tech has picked up another verbal commitment for the 2009 class, bringing the total number of commitments to five. Pulaski County tailback Nubian Peak (5-11, 190) is a rising senior and is being recruited as an “athlete” by the Hokies. He gave the coaching staff his verbal commitment after receiving an offer following his impressive performance at the Hokies’ camp this weekend.

According to TSL, Peak rushed for 1,349 yards on 158 carries during his junior season in 2007. WDBJ reports that he is also solid in the classroom with a 3.6 GPA.

Techsideline.com’s Chris Coleman is reporting that Giles High School place kicker Cody Journell has committed to Virginia Tech following his appearance at the Hokies camp this weekend. Journell made first team all-state following his junior year in which he booted 10 field goals including 54-yarder.

According to TSL, Journell had no trouble kicking off the ground and even made a 50-yard field goal. In high school, kickers are allowed to kick off of a tee. For more information, check out TechSideline.com.