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2009, The Hokies Year in The Spotlight?

The 2009 campaign for Virginia Tech is shaping up to be the most successful since 1999's national runner up team. No Virginia Tech team has had this much hype since the 2005 Marcus Vick led team...

Written by Dustin Hughes about 5 months ago 190 reads 9 comments
What Can Be Taken From Virginia Tech's Spring Football Game

Quite often fans read way too deep into their teams spring game. It's hard to really get a feel of how the team is going to do based on a glorified practice. There was a few things that you could gather from Virginia Tech's spring game...

Written by Dustin Hughes about 7 months ago 309 reads 0 comments
Virginia Tech: Why Are the Hokies Getting So Much Hype Heading into 2009

A lot of people outside of the ACC are wondering why the Hokies are receiving so much hype. They are wondering why the Hokies projected in the preseason top 10, and why there are national title run whispers in Blacksburg this year...

Written by Dustin Hughes about 7 months ago 439 reads 4 comments
Will The Virginia Tech Passing Game Improve In 2009?

2008 was not the best year for the Virginia Tech passing attack. It got off to a very slow start due to an extreme lack of experience. With the injury to Brandon Dillard and Zach Luckett's suspension, Danny Coale was the most experienced receiver...

Written by Dustin Hughes about 7 months ago 275 reads 2 comments
Virginia Tech Defense Will Continue to Dominate in 2009

A lot of people think that the Virginia Tech defense is going to drop off in 2009 after being seventh overall in 2008...

Written by Dustin Hughes about 8 months ago 606 reads 9 comments
Pre-Spring Prediction for ACC Coastal Division

This is a very early prediction on the way the ACC Coastal division will play out att the end of the 2009 season. The ACC looks to improve its image this season and the coastal division is poised to be the stronger side overall...

Written by Dustin Hughes about 8 months ago 155 reads 6 comments
The Virginia Tech Running Game In 2009

Last year the Hokies running game was pretty productive. You had the emergence of a young star at running back and a quarterback that continued to show his athletic ability. This coming season is looking to be even better for that group...

Written by Dustin Hughes about 8 months ago 540 reads 0 comments
Superstitions in Sports

Every sport has it, whether it's the fans or the players— it's there. They go from seemingly normal to just plain odd, but it's a part of the sports world and that's for sure. When it comes fans, it's normally something as simple as a lucky jersey..

Written by Dustin Hughes about 8 months ago 120 reads 0 comments
Why Virginia Tech Will Upset Alabama to Start the 2009 Season

This may not be an upset in some people's eyes, but I can certainly say that Virginia Tech will be the underdog going into the game on Sept. 5. I personally like that fact, it's just more motivation for the team to come out and play hard...

Written by Dustin Hughes about 9 months ago 2,357 reads 30 comments
10 Virginia Tech Hokies That Will Excel in 2009

These are in my opinion the 10 Hokie football players that will excell like they havent in the past on the gridiron. Now I feel that alot of players will play great this year but some will step up and lead the team and maybe win games...

Written by Dustin Hughes about 9 months ago 543 reads 6 comments

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Dustin Hughes Article Archive

2009, The Hokies Year in The Spotlight?

What Can Be Taken From Virginia Tech's Spring Football Game

Virginia Tech: Why Are the Hokies Getting So Much Hype Heading into 2009

Will The Virginia Tech Passing Game Improve In 2009?

Virginia Tech Defense Will Continue to Dominate in 2009

Pre-Spring Prediction for ACC Coastal Division

The Virginia Tech Running Game In 2009

Superstitions in Sports

Why Virginia Tech Will Upset Alabama to Start the 2009 Season

10 Virginia Tech Hokies That Will Excel in 2009

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