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Virginia Tech prepares for Larranaga's suddenly resurgent Miami squad

David Teel — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 16:05:00 -0500

The Miami Hurricanes won two games last week in which they squandered 16-point leads. They rely on a center with a negligible vertical leap, and their coach almost missed the program's marquee moment with a flu bug that sent him to the ER.

Despite impending potholes, Virginia poised for NCAA tournament return

David Teel — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:44:00 -0500

Halfway through the ACC basketball schedule, Virginia's first NCAA tournament bid in five years seems, at first blush, assured. The 18-4 Cavaliers are ranked in both national polls, boast quality wins and have no inexplicable defeats.

Kecoughtan product Jerod Mayo captains Patriots' defense in Super Bowl

David Teel — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:41:00 -0500

Jerod Mayo has earned Pro Bowl and Rookie of the Year honors. He's led the NFL in tackles and secured the approval of football's most finicky and poorly dressed coach.

Greenberg says Virginia Tech "melted" in loss to Duke

David Teel — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 22:23:00 -0500

January matched Virginia Tech basketball's worst month in Seth Greenberg's eight seasons as coach. Six defeats in seven games, including setbacks at ACC lightweights Wake Forest and Boston College.

Drama at Virginia Tech, calm at Virginia on football's signing day

David Teel — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 17:56:00 -0500

After months of commitments, analysis and changes of heart, after a morning and afternoon of decision, commotion and confusion, National Signing Day comes to this:

Mike Scott bolsters ACC Player of Year credentials as Virginia defeats Clemson

David Teel — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 01:58:00 -0500

The ACC's top two scoring defenses collided Tuesday night at John Paul Jones Arena, nearly a year to the day after their most recent encounter failed to generate 100 points.

Mike Scott bolsters ACC Player of Year credentials as Virginia defeats Clemson

David Teel — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 01:48:40 -0500

CHARLOTTESVILLE — The ACC's top two scoring defenses collided Tuesday night at John Paul Jones Arena, nearly a year to the day after their most recent encounter failed to generate 100 points.

Virginia Tech high jumper Ronnie Black aims for new heights in track, classroom

David Teel — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:54:00 -0500

Like all high jumpers, Virginia Tech's Ronnie Black wants to raise the bar. He's cleared impressive heights, set school records and earned All-America honors.

Second win in three days shows No. 19 Virginia's postseason potential

David Teel — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:43:00 -0500

RALEIGH, N.C. — Play, prepare, play. Such is the rhythm of NCAA tournament basketball. No time to exhale, reflect or sync your iPhone. One day between games, that spent scouting, practicing and recovering.

As Navy joins Big East, ACC looks to finalize divisions at winter meetings

David Teel — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:14:00 -0500

Conference realignment continues to affect schools of local intrigue, most recently this week's announcement that Navy will become a football-only member of the Big East starting in 2015.