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UVa.-Wise vs. Bethel
Sep 29, 2007In the second quarter of a game between NAIA powers: Bethel 30, UVa.-Wise 12
Posted by Tim Hayes Virginia Tech football
Sep 28, 2007Allen Gregory’s view from the press box in Blacksburg
Is there any hope for the Tech offense?
The Hokies entered the game ranked 107th nationally in total offense, and just produced yet another sleep-inducing first half.
On the bright side, Tech has allowed only 43 yards rushing so far behind linebacker Xavier Adibi. How long can this defense save this team, however.
Halfway through the third quarter, and Tech continues to search for a flow on offense. As usual, the defense is solid
North Carolina (1-3) at No. 17 Virginia Tech (3-1)
Pregame notes:
By ALLEN GREGORY
BRISTOL HERALD COURIER
The resume for North Carolina football coach Butch Davis is full of highlights, yet there is a dark chapter.
During his six-year run as head coach at the University of Miami, Davis won just once against Virginia Tech – a 41-21 decision in 2000. In fact, the Davis-led Hurricanes lost five straight games to the Hokies from 1995-1999.
Davis is now the head coach at North Carolina, but most experts feel his bad luck against Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer will continue. The Hokies open Atlantic Coast Conference today at noon against UNC.
“It’s always a challenge to face Frank Beamer teams,’’ said Davis, who also coached the Cleveland Browns. “This is the best defense we’ve faced all season, and I’m not sure if this isn’t best defensive group that I’ve seen Tech have.
“[Virginia Tech] is big and physical up front, their linebackers are fast and athletic and the secondary can run and hit.’’
Except for the 48-point meltdown at LSU, the Tech defense has been solid. The concern for Beamer is an offense still struggling to establish a running dimension and led by a true freshman quarterback in Tyrod Taylor.
“When we changed our quarterbacks, we changed what we emphasized on offense,’’ Beamer said. “Our offense has been inconsistent, but I see us getting better and better.
The Hokies passed for 154 yards and rushed for 133 last week en route to a 44-3 win over William & Mary. Beamer hopes those balanced numbers are a sign of things to come.
“I think we’re going to add a little more to our offense each game,’’ Beamer said. “We need to get our best players on the field and get them in the right position to make plays.’’
The playmaking ability of Taylor is obvious, and a growing concern to all ACC coaches.
“Experience is the key thing,’’ Beamer said. “Tyrod is very talented and capable, and he’s getting better with every quarter.’’
Posted by Allen Gregory Friday Prep Football Scores
Sep 28, 2007Friday night prep football scores (as of 11:57 p.m.)
Haysi 49, Twin Valley 6
Gate City 35, Virginia High 0
Twin Springs 14, Ervinton 13
Patrick Henry 21, Holston 14
Clintwood 8, Powell Valley 7
Marion 27, Grundy 0
Richlands 49, Tazewell 14
Honaker 32, Abingdon 27
George Wythe 37, Fort Chiswell 6
Lee High 24, Sullivan North 6
Rural Retreat 37, Radford 7
Sullivan East 35, Unaka 12
Tennessee High 16, Science Hill 10
Cherokee 42, Sullivan Central 17
Sullivan South 45, Daniel Boone 15
South Greene 3, David Crockett 0
Dobyns-Bennett 40, Elizabethton 14
Johnson County 28, Happy Valley 3
Posted by Brian T. Smith TDFN-Sept. 28
Sep 28, 2007Another busy night of Friday football. Here’s what’s on tap for the evening. Scores will be added as they come in.
NORTHEAST TENNESSEE
Unaka at Sullivan East
Tennessee High at Science Hill
Cherokee at Sullivan Central
Cosby at Chuckey-Doak
North Greene at Cloudland
Sullivan South at Daniel Boone
South Greene at David Crockett
Elizabethton at Dobyns-Bennett
West Greene at Hampton
Happy Valley at Johnson County
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
Black Diamond District
Twin Valley at Haysi
Clinch Mountain District
Virginia High at Gate City
Cumberland District
St. Paul at Castlewood, PPD.
Twin Springs at Ervinton
Hogoheegee District
Holston at Patrick Henry
Lonesome Pine District
Appalachia at Pound
Powell Valley at Clintwood
Southwest District
Marion at Grundy
Richlands at Tazewell
Non-District
Abingdon at Honaker
Coeburn at J.I. Burton
George Wythe at Fort Chiswell
Hurley at Williamson, W.Va.
J.J. Kelly at Rye Cove
Sullivan North at Lee High
Radford at Rural Retreat
Touchdown Friday Night - Week 6
Sep 28, 2007We’re already at Week 6 in the prep football season, and some teams are already moving in on playoff spots.
After winning just once last year, Holston is 5-0 and could jump to 2-0 in the Hogoheegee District with a win over Patrick Henry tonight. It’s a pretty safe bet that no one saw that coming. True, the Cavs haven’t played George Wythe, Chilhowie or Rural Retreat yet, but you have to hand it to Jason Matlock for the job he’s done. Matlock is young and affable, and his players have responded well to him by all accounts. Before Holston starts to count on earning a playoff spot or a district title, though, it has to get through the Rebels. Check us out later for more on this and other games, and welcome to the BHC’s prep sports blog.
UPDATE - Halftime score: Holston 14, Patrick Henry 6.
