January 2011
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Recruiting News | Norcom Beats Dematha After... →
The Norcom Greyhounds, led by 5-star VT signee Dorian Finney-Smith, saw their 24 game winning streak end Friday night in a 59-54 loss at Booker T. Washington. But the Greyhounds, ranked #4 in the…
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Game Highlights | VT 72, miami 68 | 1.30.11 →
Highlights from the Hokies’ big win over the canes in Blacksburg. Tech moves to 4-3 in ACC play while miami drops to 1-6.
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Viewing Party at Clarendon Hard Times on Sunday →
For those of you NOVA Hokies that cannot make the game Sunday, come to the Clarendon (Arlington) Hard Times Cafe to watch the game! Head up to the second floor to cheer us on as we blow the canes out…
Preview | miami (1-5, 12-8) at VT (3-3, 13-6) |... →
The Hokies face the c-a-n-e-s canes in the Cassell on Sunday Night Hoops in Tech’s only ACC home game in a five game stretch. VT really needs to secure a victory in this one to stay in the upper half…
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Correction: Dowdell signed to second 10-day... →
Congrats, Zabe.
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Zabian Dowdell Not Resigned by Phoenix →
When former Hokie and All-ACC First Teamer Zabian Dowdell’s 10-day contract ran out on January 19th, the Phoenix Suns elected not to sign him to another 10-day contract or for the rest of the season….
Playing time? Don't bank on it. | SI Vault →
An excellent piece about former Virginia Tech point guard and current Phoenix Suns hopeful Zabian Dowdell and the challenges associated with winning a 10-day contract in the NBA.
Turns out Dowdell wore No. 22 during his time in the association to pay tribute to former teammate Jamon Gordon. Pretty cool
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Game Highlights (or Lowlights) | gt 72, VT 57 |... →
Here are the first half highlights and the second half shenanigans from Virginia Tech’s loss at georgia tech on 1.25.11.
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Erick Green Named ACC Player of the Week →
Apparently the ACC has taken notice of the Winchester Rifle and the work he’s done since entering the starting lineup 10 games ago. The ACC named Erick Green its Player of the Week for Jan. 17-23.
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Preview | VT (3-2, 13-5) @ georgia tech (2-3, 9-9)... →
On Tuesday night Virginia Tech travels to the Thriller Dome to take on georgia tech. The Hokies will look to move two games over .500 in ACC regular season play this year, and all time (Tech is 51-50…
Tech Lazily Lances longwood | Recap | VT (13-5)... →
longwood looked rock solid in the first 10 minutes of each half, but went flaccid in the second part of both halves. If the Hokies had played like this against maryland Thursday, they’d have lost by…
ACC Power Poll (Thru 1.23.11 Games) →
Random ACC Notes: I have never seen so many ACC teams play zone as this year. miami, fsu, VT, uva, bc, and more have used it at times. Simple fact is the ACC doesn’t have the shooters we are used to…
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Tech Track and Field
This is a link to a Hokie Sports article about a couple records the Hokies have broken in track and field this season in indoor track; I don’t see a lot of attention being paid to the cross-country or track teams and they are crazy and deserve recognition! Artis Grey took a best jump of 7.42 meters in the long jump, Samira Burkhardt won shotput with a throw of 16.10 meters (her previous...
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Happy Anniversary to the Henson Heave →
January 21st marks the 31st anniversary of the Henson Heave, an 89’3″ shot hucked by Les Henson at the buzzer to beat florida state 79 to 77 back in 1980. When I say it was a length of the court…
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WatchESPN NFL draft analyst Todd McShay criticizes former Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Tyrod Taylor for choosing to work out exclusively at QB during practice for Saturday’s East-West Shrine Game. He says that Taylor’s lack of height has affected his ability to see over the offensive line and find his receivers. He goes on to say that Taylor should consider working out at other...
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A Virginia Tech, UVA and WVU fan...
A Mountaineers fan, a Cavaliers fan and a Hokies fan are climbing a mountain and arguing about who loves his team more. The Wahoo fan insists he is the most loyal. “This is for the gay old school!” he yells, and jumps off the side of the mountain, Zima clasped firmly in hand. Not to be outdone, the Hokies fan is next to profess his love for his team. He yells “This is for the Hokies!” and pushes...
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Seriously Big Ten, er 12?
Legends and Leaders are the names for the Big Ten’s two new divisions. They are sticking around at least through next football season.
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Well that sucked.
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Win = Hokie Bird at your wedding
Official VT at unc Viewing Party | Hard Times Cafe... →
Join TechHoops.com again at the Hard Times Cafe in Clarendon (Arlington, VA) on Thursday night to watch the Hokies take on the boys in powder blue! The Hokies have owned ESPN Thursday Night Football…
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ACC Goes All-en | The Big Donut Named Player of... →
Jeff Allen was named the ACC Player of the Week for the second time in his Hokie career on Monday. Jeff garnered the honor despite playing just one game last week. Obviously, it was a good one. The…
Zabian Dowdell Signs with the Phoenix Suns →
This might not get the national fanfare of when Shaq went to the Phoenix Suns (a.k.a.: The Big Cactus), but our beloved Zabian Dowdell has finally made it to the NBA. Zabe signed a 10-day contract to…
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Calling all sportsmanlike conduct | Whitney &... →
A great post calling out our haters. Hokie Respect.