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Pittsburgh quarterback Tom Savage (7) is sacked by Virginia Tech linebacker Jack Tyler (58) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Defense carries Hokies past Pittsburgh

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Pittsburgh running back Rushel Shell (4) stiff-arms Virginia Tech safety Detrick Bonner (8) in the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 35-17. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Revenge on Virginia Tech’s mind with Pittsburgh coming to Blacksburg

By Patrick Obley - Special to The Washington Times

Virginia Tech's D.J. Coles (18) pulls in a touchdown pass against North Carolina's Jordan Darty (24) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won 27-17. (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Joel Hawksley) LOCAL TV OUT; SALEM TIMES REGISTER OUT; FINCASTLE HERALD OUT; CHRISTIANBURG NEWS MESSENGER OUT; RADFORD NEWS JOURNAL OUT; ROANOKE STAR SENTINEL OUT

Hokies’ D.J. Coles is making strides along with rest of receiving corps

By Patrick Obley - The Washington Times

Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas (3) celebrates scoring the winning touchdown after a third overtime during an NCAA college football game against Marshall on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won 20-21. (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Matt Gentry)

Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech face off for Coastal supremacy Thursday night

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Virginia Tech's Kyshoen Jarrett, left, intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Marshall's Devon Smith (11) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won 20-21. (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Matt Gentry)

It’s not always pretty, but Virginia Tech getting back to ‘Beamer Ball’

By Patrick Obley - Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson holds a Navy hat over his heart during a moment of silence before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, in Washington. The Nationals wore Navy hats, presented to them before the game, by Adm. James A. Winnefield, vice-chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to honor those killed and injured in the attack Monday at the nearby Washington Navy Yard. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

HARRIS: Games won’t solve problems, but they have their place after tragedies

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Virginia Tech's Joshua Stanford (5) pulls down a pass from quarterback Logan Thomas over East Carolina's Detric Allen (4) for a gain of nine yards in a the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/The News & Observer, Robert Willett)

Hokies use seven sacks to help down East Carolina

By Aaron Beard - Associated Press

Frank Beamer, head coach of the Virginia Tech football team heads towards the locker room after an NCAA college football game against Western Carolina in Blacksburg Va. Saturday Sept. 7 2013. Virginia Tech won the game 44-3. (AP Photo / The Roanoke Times, Matt Gentry)

College athletic departments in Virginia get 12 percent of tuition, fees

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Virginia Tech’s Detrick Bonner (8) and James Gayle (99) celebrate a touchdown after a first quarter interception during their NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. Virginia Tech defeated Western Carolina 44-3. (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Matt Gentry)

Hokies overpower Western Carolina, but questions remain unanswered

By Patrick Obley - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins center Will Montgomery (63) warms up before the Washington Redskins play the Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL preseason football at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Monday, August 19, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

REDSKINS 2013: Will Montgomery proves perseverance still matters

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston (5) gets off a pass as Pittsburgh defensive lineman Bryan Murphy (93) rushes in the first quarter of the NCAA college football game, Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

ACC optimistic after impressive start to football season

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Maryland quarterback C.J. Brown, right, heads for the end zone en route for a touchdown as teammate Kenneth Goins Jr., center, provides blocking against Florida International safety Terrance Taylor (23) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

HARRIS: Can D.C. area give non-Redskins football the old college try?

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Alabama wide receiver Christion Jones (22) runs past Virginia Tech defensive end Matt Roth on a touchdown run on a punt return in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Top-ranked Tide rolls past Virginia Tech

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

‘Bama players dismiss talk of 3-peat, expectations

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas attends NCAA college football media day in Lane Stadium on campus in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Aug.10 2013. (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Matt Gentry)

Virginia Tech preview: Logan Thomas on a mission in final season with Hokies

By Patrick Obley - Special to The Washington Times

Patrick Mason smiles during his introduction as Virginia Tech baseball coach in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, June 27 2013. Mason replaces Pete Hughes, who left after seven seasons to coach at Oklahoma. (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Matt Gentry)

Pete Hughes leaves for OU; Patrick Mason in as Virginia Tech baseball coach

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., will be torn down and a new school built on the land after 26 people were killed there in December. At Virginia Tech, however, Norris Hall still stands and is used for research and classes. Specialists say it's up to each community to decide what's best.
(Associated Press)

To raze or not to raze sites of horrific crimes; communities find own path to recovery

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

North Carolina relief pitcher Trevor Kelley, right, celebrates with catcher Matt Roberts Carolina's 4-1 win over Virginia Tech in the Championship game of the ACC Tournament Sunday, May 26, 2013, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Hokies fall to Tar Heels in ACC baseball tournament final

By Joedy McCreary - Associated Press

Virginia Tech president retires; criticized in massacre

Associated Press

**FILE** A Michigan fan holds up a sign during the second quarter of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game between Virginia Tech and Michigan in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Virginia Tech, Michigan schedule 2020, 2021 games

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