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ACC Football: Virginia Techโs Brent Pry era to officially begin on the road at Old Dominion
Read full article: ACC Football: Virginia Techโs Brent Pry era to officially begin on the road at Old DominionHokies will host a Thursday night game for the first time since 2018 when West Virginia makes a trip to Blacksburg in September.
Virginia Tech signs 19 on Early Signing Day
Read full article: Virginia Tech signs 19 on Early Signing DayVirginia Tech Football head coach Brent Pry welcomed home his first signing class as the Hokies added 19 players to the squad during Wednesdayโs early signing period. Techโs early signing list included 11 players who completed their prep careers in Virginia, the best haul of in-state talent for the Hokies since 2014.
Virginia Tech hires Penn State DC Brent Pry to be Hokies next head football coach
Read full article: Virginia Tech hires Penn State DC Brent Pry to be Hokies next head football coachThe Rockbridge County High School grad, formerly known as Lexington High School, has led the Penn State defense for the past 8 seasons.
No. 15 Virginia Tech Hokies falls to West Virginia Mountaineers, 27-21
Read full article: No. 15 Virginia Tech Hokies falls to West Virginia Mountaineers, 27-21The Black Diamond Trophy wonโt be going home with the No. 15 Virginia Tech Hokies after its rivalry game against the West Virginia Mountaineers.
Virginia Tech preps to defend Black Diamond Trophy at West Virginia
Read full article: Virginia Tech preps to defend Black Diamond Trophy at West VirginiaVirginia Tech renews its rivalry with West Virginia for the first time since 2017 when the two played in their season opener on a Sunday night at FedEx Field.
Blacksburg businesses prepare for uncertain fate of Tech football season
Read full article: Blacksburg businesses prepare for uncertain fate of Tech football seasonBLACKSBURG, Va Business owners in Blacksburg are staying optimistic despite the uncertainties surrounding Virginia Techs upcoming football season. As thousands of students prepare to return to campus in just a few weeks, some are cautiously optimistic about a potential boost in revenue. As thousands of students prepare to return to campus in just a few weeks, some are cautiously optimistic about a potential boost in revenue. Casey Jenkins with Downtown Blacksburg Inc says the university accounts for almost all of the towns generated revenue. With the fate of the ACC football season still unclear, Jenkins says student health comes first - but if those plans fall through it could cause a big financial hit for Blacksburg.
Local college coaches, teams make statements in response to recent social injustice
Read full article: Local college coaches, teams make statements in response to recent social injusticeMany college athletes have been pondering the same thing while also speaking out, which is why the Virginia Tech football program recently held a team meeting via Zoom. Virginia Tech Football Statement pic.twitter.com/YpXxEcvkPp Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) May 31, 2020The program reiterated that they remain committed to being part of a solution to the problem, striving to work and live together in harmony.Coaches from the University of Virginia also released statements over the weekend. My Lord teaches faith without works is dead and loving one another with kindness and compassion filled with good deeds is the right way, said Bennett. That is the right way. Unified diversity is powerful and right, and the prayer of my heart for these times, Bennett said.