CB Victor "Macho" Harris -- Harris flirted with the idea of entering the NFL draft, but much to the happiness of Hokies coaches, he is returning for his senior season. He had five interceptions last season.
QB Tyrod Taylor -- Taylor shared the spot with Sean Glennon in 2007, but it was evident that he is the man of the future at the position if he matures and sheds the kind of mistakes that newcomers are prone to.
OG Sergio Render -- Render is an all-star candidate after starting the last two years.
DE Orion Martin -- Martin looks to continue the long line of standout defenders Tech has had at the position. He had 78 tackles, including 4.5 sacks, in 2007.
TOP NEWCOMERS
OT Blake DeChristopher -- DeChristopher had an outstanding fall with the scout team while sitting out his freshman year and could move into the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman.
TB Darren Evans -- One of the stars of the 2007 class, Evans will have the opportunity for early playing time after sitting out last fall as a redshirt.
TB Ryan Williams -- A true freshman, Williams was a big catch among this year's signees and could push the veterans.
WR Kendrick Pressley -- Pressley could step in as one of the answers for Tech at a position of need.
ROSTER REPORT
--TB Branden Ore, a talented but apparently troubled running back, won't be around for his senior season. Coach Frank Beamer confirmed before spring practice began that Ore, who led the Hokies in rushing the last two years, had been dismissed and that he would have no more comment. Ore missed spring practice in 2006 while out of school but returned in the fall. Last year, he dropped out of summer workouts and reported to fall camp out of shape and started the year as the No. 3 runner. He won back the starting job, however, and ran for 992 yards. But he was late for a bowl practice and was forced to sit the first quarter of the Orange Bowl game. Ore had put his name in the NFL draft after the bowl game but then withdrew it before the deadline.
--TE Sam Wheeler (knee) will miss spring drills.
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I want to know what you guys think. I know athletically he is.. last year he only had a few blown assignments... another year under his belt will correct those mistakes. Part of the reason he gambled so much is cause they hardly ever threw at him... trust me there was a reason B. Flowers had that many pass break ups. With his return skillz i think Macho is the most exciting player in the Nation th
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Encouraging news from spring game. Walk-on Brandon Dillard looks good. Lots of speed. Macho said blaa-ziin speed. Rushed for 46 yards, caught a TD, and did kick off returns. Good new for filling in one of those WR spots. Another example, we can retool not rebuild. We'll be in the hunt for the ACC championship again!
ncaa rules don't allow him to transfer to a d-1 or 1-aa school so it looks like he will be joining his cousin, who is an all-american cornerback, at west liberty state
scouts believe he is still a top 150 pick in the 09 draft so i think he still has his chance if he keeps level headed
The Women's outdoor track and field won another ACC Championship for VT. I think the school already has more than UVa does in just 4 years in the ACC in all sports. Congratulations Hokies!
LETS GO HOKIES!
tyrod taylor has a sprained foot and is listed as doubtful for the spring game
kenny lewis has a torn labrum in his shoulder and is out 4-6 months, was going to be our starter/#2 (depending on Williams) but now he will not be back until mid august or halfway through the season
This season looks like a winner, I cant wait to get back Lane Stadium with the crushing tackles and sick interceptions.
I just wish we had the arch rival WVpUke to play, I love how much smack talk there was and the games had so much passion in them. Not much rivalry this year accept the newest which I will call "The Battle For the Potomac UMD vs. VT". And of course UVA a
Yeah, there are a bunch of hillbillies talking trash on the WV football message board about VT, UMD, and LSU. Join us to battle back vs WV. The message board is called, "HAHAHA West Virginia read this bamaz." It goes a little bit like that. They called VT fans white trash. Th
