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November 20, 2009
UR football notes: London owes Laycock
Spiders coach Mike London got the itch to coach relatively late. He worked in law enforcement after graduating from UR in 1983. He returned to UR as a...
W&M’s Tracy happy to seek, and follow, mom’s advice
Adrian Tracy talks to his mother a little less frequently than the three-a-day calls he made when he first got to William and Mary. But he still frequently...
Reserve QB lifts Cowboys past Colorado
STILLWATER, Okla.—Third-string quarterback Brandon Weeden threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns in the second half, leading No. 12 Oklahoma State...
Tech’s Warren probable
Virginia Tech has listed starting center Beau Warren, a junior, as probable for tomorrow’s home finale against North Carolina State. Warren sprained...
November 19, 2009
CAA: One qualifier, multiple champs
By NCAA rules, there is one automatic qualifier to the FCS playoffs from the Colonial Athletic Association. By CAA rules, there is flexibility for multiple...
William and Mary notes: Defensive line has key matchup
William and Mary’s defensive linemen and Richmond’s offensive linemen won’t need to reacquaint themselves when the fifth-ranked Tribe...
Minor’s injuries part of season of adversity at Michigan
The season has not been everything Brandon Minor hoped, nor has his college career. But his lifelong dream was to go to the University of Michigan. “I’m...
Brandon Minor file
Position: Running back Ht, Wt: 6-1, 218 Year: Senior Major: General studies High school: Varina Key stats: 331 carries,...
November 18, 2009
Next level would be lucrative for UR coach
What could the University of Richmond reasonably do to keep Mike London as its football coach if a Football Bowl Subdivision school makes him an offer...
Russell Wilson better in worse year for N.C. State
BLACKSBURG This time last year, quarterback Russell Wilson was leading North Carolina State to wins in its final four games, which made the Wolfpack 6-6...
Four U.Va. players getting attention from NFL scouts
CHARLOTTESVILLE—The bowl representatives have quit visiting, but Virginia’s football complex is still a hot spot for NFL scouts. Despite a...
November 17, 2009
Football players of the week
MEAC: Terrell Whitehead, defensive, Norfolk State, had two interceptions, including the clincher with 9 seconds to go, a sack and 10 tackles in the Spartans’...
Groh can understand Belichick’s decision
At least one member of the Bill Parcells coaching tree wasn’t surprised when the New England Patriots went for it on fourth down Sunday night—after...
Tech to meet Cincinnati in 2012
Tech to meet UC in 2012 Virginia Tech will play Cincinnati in 2012 at FedEx Field, home of the Washington Redskins, Tech announced yesterday. The game...
Grand grass continues to be featured item at UR Stadium
Two hours before Villanova played the University of Richmond at UR Stadium on Nov. 7, Dennis Blackburn repeatedly bent over with a stencil in his left...
November 16, 2009
CAA trio face playoff scenarios
Heading into the final week of the regular season, the University of Richmond, William and Mary and Villanova remain in contention for the Colonial Athletic...
BCS standings
Team (rec.) Average 1. Florida (10-0)————————————-.9833 ...
November 15, 2009
Hokies win big, but does it mean anything?
COLLEGE PARK, Md.—When a game that had been over for hours officially ended, the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrated like they usually do. Coach Frank...
Spiders take a breather, suffocate Georgetown
WASHINGTON—Winless Georgetown lost a fumble on its first snap, threw an interception on its third pass, and lost another fumble before the first...
H-SC gets revenge with championship
As the final piece of his team’s preparations for yesterday’s Old Dominion Athletic Conference clash with Randolph-Macon, Hampden-Sydney coach...
Dukes make use of turnovers for win
AMHERST, Mass.—Jamaris Sanders returned a fumble 38-yards for seven of James Madison’s 10 points off turnovers in a 17-14 win over Massachusetts...
Grading Tech’s three keys
Grading the three keys B+Make Jamarr Robinson look inexperienced. The sophomore made his first career start in place of senior Chris Turner, who sprained...
Quick Kicks: Virginia vs. Boston College
Score: Boston College 14, Virginia 10 For starters: Boston College took a 7-0 lead into halftime, but Virginia was mostly pleased with that considering...
State football roundup
BRIDGEWATER—Brad Jones and Thomas Tate each rushed for more than 100 yards in Bridgewater’s 30-13 win over visiting Catholic (0-6 ODAC, 1-9)....
U.Va. notes: Jackson gets carries
Rashawn Jackson stepped back into the spotlight as the feature running back and showed why he’s been moving up NFL draft boards, averaging 4.1 yards...
Tech notes: Memphis hasn’t contacted Foster
After Virginia Tech’s 36-9 win yesterday at Maryland, Hokies defensive coordinator Bud Foster said Memphis has not contacted him about its head coaching...
Grading U.Va.‘s three keys
Grading the three keys DNeutralize the Eagles’ offensive line. Virginia logged just one sack, an indication that the team was unsuccessful at pressuring...
Tribe’s defense lives up to challenge to secure win
WILLIAMSBURG—William and Mary defensive tackle Sean Lissemore started yesterday’s game with a little bit of a migraine headache. He ended it...
Quick kicks: Va. Tech vs. Maryland
Score: No.20 Virginia Tech 36, Maryland 9 For starters: The Hokies led 27-3 at halftime, as they gained 289 yards, including 200 passing by quarterback...
BC edges U.Va. in game of inches
A team that started the season with too many quarterbacks found itself with none Wednesday. Only a gutsy effort by Jameel Sewell, who wasn’t supposed...
