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October 01, 2009
FCS Notes: Tribe-Villanova game on national TV
William and Mary coach Jimmye Laycock calls the national exposure the fifth-ranked Tribe will get from Saturday’s televised game (Versus Network)...
College football notes: FSU to start Thomas at tailback
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Florida State coach Bobby Bowden said yesterday sophomore tailback Jermaine Thomas likely will have the starting assignment when...
September 30, 2009
U.Va. linebackers a case of mutual support
Burrell CHARLOTTESVILLE It’s not the ending they imagined, but it’s a satisfying one for two Virginia linebackers. Aaron Clark and Denzel Burrell,...
Virginia Tech notes
Lyndell Gibson knew last week that he’d get a chance to play more in Virginia Tech’s game Saturday against Miami. Tech’s defensive coordinator,...
September 29, 2009
Traditional Thursday feast sets up Spiders for Saturdays
The hostess at the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant glanced at her reservation sheet last Thursday and smiled. “They’re coming,“ she said....
Wide receiver opts for Richmond
The University of Richmond’s football program received its 14th commitment from the Class of 2010 yesterday. Wide receiver Marcus Snipes, of St....
UR has allowed only one (questionable) sack
The University of Richmond’s offensive line allowed its first sack of the season Saturday vs. VMI. Well, technically it did. On second and 8 from...
Homecoming slots set for U.Va., Tech
Game times and TV slots for the homecoming games of Virginia and Virginia Tech on Oct. 10 were announced yesterday. Virginia’s game against Indiana...
Football players of the week
CAA: R.J. Archer, co-offensive, William and Mary, threw for a career-high 313 yards including a school-record 91-yard touchdown pass to Chase Hill in the...
Cain another U.Va. walk-on success
Cain CHARLOTTESVILLE Isaac Cain spends Saturdays trying to take defensive linemen for a ride. During the offseason, it’s students at Virginia who...
Meyer believes injured Tebow will play against LSU
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida coach Urban Meyer said yesterday he thinks quarterback Tim Tebow will play in the top-ranked Gators’ next game, against...
September 28, 2009
Sedlar capitalized on delayed opportunity at H-SC
Corey Sedlar, the quarterback who is about to become the most accomplished passer in Hampden-Sydney history, was once considered an afterthought by the...
Rising Hokies must deal with distractions
All last week, everyone in college football circles—talking heads, keyboard jockeys, the guy from your local bar—raved about Miami, which was...
Tebow out of hospital after concussion
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow was out of the hospital and back home yesterday, recovering from the concussion he sustained during the Gators’ 41-7...
Stanford whips Washington
Washington’s momentum from its shocking upset of Southern California lasted as long as the opening kickoff. Chris Owusu returned the opening kick...
Not-so-special teams hurt Cavs
Coming off a bye, Virginia’s Cavaliers return to work this week to prepare for Saturday’s ACC opener against North Carolina. Perhaps no units...
September 27, 2009
Hokies swamp Hurricanes 31-7
BLACKSBURG—Tyrod Taylor waved his arms up and down, then cupped his right hand to the ear hole of his helmet, turning his head toward the fans behind...
JMU turns back Liberty
LYNCHBURG—Late in the fourth quarter late night, a lake had formed along the Liberty sideline. Standing water was several inches deep and covered...
Archer, Tribe deal Delaware 30-20 defeat
WILLIAMSBURG—They whole is impressive for William and Mary quarterback R.J. Archer. The half is almost unbelievable. Archer, a former wide receiver...
Ward rolls as Spiders turn back Keydets
UR’s Jordan Mitchell can’t squeeze this pass in the end zone as VMI’s Juan Thrasher defends during the Spiders’ 38-28 victory....
Oregon stuns California
Jeremiah Masoli answered his doubters by throwing for 253 yards and three touchdowns in Oregon’s 42-3 upset of sixth-ranked California yesterday...
Virginia Tech quick kicks
QUICK KICKS Score: No.11 Virginia Tech 31, No.9 Miami 7 For starters: Tech dominated the first half, after which it led 21-0. The Hokies outgained Miami...
Grading Virginia Tech’s three keys
Grading the three keys A+Pressure Jacory Harris. Tech’s pass rushers chased Harris all afternoon. Rover Dorian Porch nailed him on Miami’s...
Tech notes
Jacob Sykes made one of the most important plays yesterday in Virginia Tech’s 31-7 win over Miami. Yet when Sykes dived to block a punt in the second...
NSU cruises to victory
NORFOLK—DeAngelo Branche rushed for three touchdowns and Dennis Brown threw two scoring passes to Chris Bell as Norfolk State routed Bethune-Cookman...
ACC roundup: Wilson, N.C. State outlast Pittsburgh 38-31
North Carolina State quarterback Russell Wilson (left) tries to elude Pittsburgh’s Jovani Chappel (7). Wilson (Collegiate) threw four touchdown passes...
September 26, 2009
Ward, Spiders outlast Keydets 38-28
University of Richmond quarterback Eric Ward passed for 394 yards, the second-most in school history, as the Spiders defeated VMI 38-28 Saturday before...
Hokies’ plan against Hurricanes’ Harris begins with pressure
Quarterback Jacory Harris salutes Miami’s fans following a 38-34 win over Florida State. Virginia Tech’s defense hopes not to allow another...
UR’s new faces may play key roles against VMI
Even a defending national champion returning 16 starters has room for fresh faces. The University of Richmond, which brought back so much of the outfit...
UR-VMI preview
When: 3:30 p.m. Radio: WXGI (950), WLFV (93.1), WLEE (990), 3 Tickets : $25 for adults, $10 for 12 and under; make a cash donation to First...

