Welcome to The Sports Bank 77 in 77. We’re previewing one team a day everyday as the college football season approaches. And we’re doing it in rapid fire sequence. Today, the Virginia Tech Hokies Go here for the VT college basketball season preview: #104 Virginia Tech Hokies … [Read more...] about #16 Virginia Tech Hokies: College Football 77 in 77
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#104 Virginia Tech Hokies: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #104 Virginia Tech Hokies: College Basketball 111 in 111
Another Shooting at Virginia Tech; 2 Dead, Campus on Lockdown
Virginia Tech, the site of an April 2007 massacre in which Cho Seung-Hui shot 32 people dead on campus before killing himself, is on high alert lockdown again, in the wake of another shooting. Two people, including a policeman are confirmed dead. Details from this story are only just beginning to develop. The suspect has not been apprehended and students are being told, … [Read more...] about Another Shooting at Virginia Tech; 2 Dead, Campus on Lockdown
LSU, Alabama Top First BCS Rankings
With seven weeks done in the college football season, the first edition of the BCS rankings came out on Sunday night, and there were a few surprises through the list. The LSU Tigers ended up edging the Alabama Crimson Tide on the list, finishing a mere .0003 points ahead of them in average. The Oklahoma Sooners ended up finishing in the third spot, followed closely by … [Read more...] about LSU, Alabama Top First BCS Rankings
#11 Virginia Tech Hokies vs. #13 Clemson Tigers: Brutally Honest Game Preview
I guess I was wrong about the ACC- on many levels. It's a much stronger college football conference than I thought. Much better. And it's not Florida State who's the national title contender this year. The winner of the Clemson Tigers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies game will advance to the national title consideration discussion. Loser...gets to find solace in fighting on for a … [Read more...] about #11 Virginia Tech Hokies vs. #13 Clemson Tigers: Brutally Honest Game Preview
#61 Virginia Tech Hokies: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #61 Virginia Tech Hokies: College Basketball 111 in 111
#9 Virginia Tech Hokies: College Football 77 in 77
The state of Virginia and Virginia Tech have made the news a lot lately, although not always for what you might want/expect. The second strongest earthquake in state history rumbled across the state Wednesday. Hurricane Irene is set to batter/drench the state this weekend. Yesterday, the school's most famous college football player, and arguably most famous/infamous alum, … [Read more...] about #9 Virginia Tech Hokies: College Football 77 in 77
NCAA BUBBLE MADNESS!! Illini in or out?
By Paul Schmidt I feel as though my head is spinning. I've got a fever. More cowbell ain't helping, either. I've got the Bubble Madness. … [Read more...] about NCAA BUBBLE MADNESS!! Illini in or out?