ACC football players of the week

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Virginia Tech sophomore tailback Ryan Williams and NC State junior wide receiver T.J. Graham headline a list of seven players honored as the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week announced Monday by the ACC. Williams accounted for two touchdowns as the Hokies topped Miami, 31-17, clinching the Coastal Division title. His 84-yard scoring…

Press Conference: Mike London

Chris Graham

Virginia football coach Mike London talks with the news media on Monday. Virginia (4-7, 1-6 ACC) travels to Virginia Tech (9-2, 7-0 ACC) on Saturday. QUESTION:   What is the game plan as far as Tyrod Taylor?  LONDON:  I tell you what, you’ve seen a lot of people try to game plan him certain ways, but…

ACC football players of the week

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Virginia Tech sophomore tailback Ryan Williams and NC State junior wide receiver T.J. Graham headline a list of seven players honored as the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week announced Monday by the ACC. Williams accounted for two touchdowns as the Hokies topped Miami, 31-17, clinching the Coastal Division title. His 84-yard scoring…

If it’s broke, fix it

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“Government isn’t designed to do a whole lot. It’s working the way our founding fathers planned for it to.” At least Tim Williams is being honest about where he’s coming from. The quote is from a story in the News Virginian on Sunday looking at the long-delayed South River Greenway, which I’ve been writing about…

Football Roundup: Dukes win with goal-line stand, W&M pastes Richmond, VMI falls

Chris Graham

James Madison’s defense kept Maine out of the end zone for all but the game’s initial series, including on a play from the three-yard line to end the contest, to lead the Dukes to a 14-10 victory Saturday in the season-finale for both football teams. Maine pulled to within 14-10 early during the final quarter…

Hokies clinch ACC Coastal, Cavs drop another nailbiter

Chris Graham

Virginia Tech dominated the fourth quarter to break open a close game with Miami en route to posting a 31-17 win over the Hurricanes in South Florida on Saturday and clinching the ACC Coastal Division title in the process. Virginia, meanwhile, went scoreless after halftime in Chestnut Hill and couldn’t convert on a first-and-goal in…

Press Conference: Frank Beamer

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Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer talks with the news media. Virginia Tech (8-2, 6-0 ACC) travels to Miami (7-3, 5-2 ACC) on Saturday. Opening Statement I can tell you it’s not getting any easier. You turn on that tape of Miami and you see a really good football team, a team that can strike…