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Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, Virginia Tech is a comprehensive, innovative research university with the largest full-time student population (25,000+ full-time students) in the state. The school was founded in 1872 as a land-grant college named Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. On April 16, 2007 a student gunman there killed 32 people and wounded many more before committing suicide.
Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, Virginia Tech is a comprehensive, innovative research university with the largest full-time student population (25,000+ full-time students) in the state. The school was founded in 1872 as a land-grant college named Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. On April 16, 2007 a student gunman there killed 32 people and wounded many more before committing suicide.
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TOWSON TOPS MORGAN AGAIN: The Tigers were outgained by nearly 100 yards but defeated the Bears for the fourth straight time behind Sean Schaefer's three touchdown passes, 21-16. PG 4 EAST CAROLINA STUNS WEST VIRGINIA: The Pirates never trailed and...Tags: Chicago Bears, Ohio State University
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No. 5 Florida ends skid against Miami, 26-3
From Baltimore Sun news servicesHeisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow was good early and even better late, helping No.5 Florida stop a six-game losing streak against Miami. Tebow threw two touchdown passes, Percy Harvin ran for a touchdown and the Gators used a swarming defensive effort to...Tags: Percy Harvin, Hartford Wolf Pack, Philadelphia Eagles, Florida State University, Natural Disasters
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Upset specialists: Pirates do it again
Associated PressEast Carolina didn't need any final-moment heroics to seal its latest upset. This time, coach Skip Holtz's plucky Pirates all but had No.8 West Virginia put away by halftime. Jonathan Williams had two short touchdown runs, quarterback Patrick Pinkney was...Tags: Climbing, McAfee Incorporated
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Greenberg's 2009 class plans: No limit, try to hold 'em
It's the same tune every year — the perpetual jig all Division I men's basketball coaches have to perform in order to keep their teams within NCAA regulations on scholarship numbers is under way. Virginia Tech coach Seth Greenberg is doing it...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Bodies of Water, Chris Tucker, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Rivers
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Tech gets win in split decision
| 247-4642When Tyrod Taylor was told a week ago by Virginia Tech's coaching staff to dispose of any thoughts about redshirting this season, the plan wasn't to make him the savior for Tech's offense, especially not against Furman. He was supposed to come in... -
Hokies in trouble, but Tyrod can save day
For just a moment, forget the quarterback melodrama. Disregard the redshirt, the reversal and the rotation. Remove yourself from the mob mentality of message boards, talk radio and chain e-mail. Instead, chew on this little nugget: Virginia Tech could...Tags: Frank Beamer, Florida State University
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ECU doubles its fun
East Carolina didn't need any late heroics to seal its latest upset. This time, coach Skip Holtz's plucky Pirates all but had No. 8 West Virginia put away by halftime. Jonathan Williams had two short touchdown runs, quarterback Patrick Pinkney was nearly...Tags: Climbing, Tropical Storms, College of William and Mary, McAfee Incorporated, Tropical Storm Hanna
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Upon further review, Tyrod's back
Rewinding the week that was, in which Virginia Tech did a complete 180 with Tyrod Taylor (no doubt fearing 180 interceptions by Sean Glennon), Major League Baseball had its first replay challenge (which upheld a completely meaningless home run), and...Tags: Madonna, Mario, Al Gore, John Edwards, Roger Clemens
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Tech lineman from Denbigh sees spot duty
| 247-4642 | 247-4636Virginia Tech redshirt freshman offensive guard Jaymes Brooks of Denbigh High School saw his first action from scrimmage late in the second quarter — for one snap. Brooks hurried into the huddle for second-and-goal from the 7 after starting right...Tags: Injuries, Frank Beamer, John Graves, College of William and Mary
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Win a bummer for Buckeyes
After barely beating Ohio University, No. 3 Ohio State was not a happy football team. In fact, the sluggish win felt more like a loss. This was not the tuneup the Buckeyes needed before meeting No. 1 Southern California next weekend. "That was pathetic,...Tags: Tim Tebow, Rich Rodriguez, Florida Gators, Clint Eastwood, Ohio State University
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Irish out of gate slowly Notre Dame opened its season with a W, but it wasn't without some agita. Jimmy Clausen threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Golden Tate moments after Notre Dame forced San Diego State to fumble in the end zone and the host... -
Plucky Pirates win easily
The Associated PressEast Carolina didn't need any final-moment heroics to seal its latest upset. This time, Coach Skip Holtz's Pirates all but had No. 8 West Virginia put away by halftime. Jonathan Williams had two short touchdown runs, quarterback Patrick Pinkney was...Tags: Climbing
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