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JMU football comfortable moving forward with two-quarterback approach

JMU football comfortable moving forward with two-quarterback approach

  • CATIE HARPER Daily News-Record

One quarterback or two? JMU’s answer after its season opener appears to be both.

Hokies' Harris on earning a starting role

Hokies' Harris on earning a starting role

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech defensive end Cortez Harris discusses the ongoing battle for starting roles at defensive end.

Hokies' Franklin on A.J. Brand

Hokies' Franklin on A.J. Brand

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses how wide receiver A.J. Brand's role can evolve over the course of the season.

Virginia Tech's Franklin: Hokies focus on toppling crown

Virginia Tech's Franklin: Hokies focus on toppling crown

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

James Franklin isn’t resorting to pulling up bulletin board material to get Virginia Tech ready for Saturday’s noon contest against Old Dominion at Lane Stadium.

Hokies' Franklin recaps the win over VMI

Hokies' Franklin recaps the win over VMI

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech coach James Franklin recaps the Hokies' 73-3 win over VMI and the areas his team needs to improve heading into a Week 2 matchup against Old Dominion.

3 takeaways from James Franklin’s debut win at Virginia Tech

3 takeaways from James Franklin’s debut win at Virginia Tech

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

The Hokies played like every small detail was important. And when one of those details seemingly went unfinished, it was corrected almost immediately. 

JMU football holds on to claim first win under Billy Napier

JMU football holds on to claim first win under Billy Napier

  • CATIE HARPER Daily News-Record

It wasn’t always pretty for James Madison, but to the faces around the program, they rather fix the mistakes after a win.

James Franklin delivers in debut as Virginia Tech routs VMI

James Franklin delivers in debut as Virginia Tech routs VMI

    It was about as close to perfect as it could get Saturday night for Virginia Tech.

    Hokies' Franklin on win over VMI

    Hokies' Franklin on win over VMI

      Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the Hokies' 73-3 win over VMI on Saturday night in Blacksburg.

      James Madison denies Liberty's second-half rally to reclaim Battle of the Blue Ridge

      James Madison denies Liberty's second-half rally to reclaim Battle of the Blue Ridge

        The Flames outgained and out-possessed the Dukes but couldn't come up with touchdowns on some of their most important drives of the day.

        Football: JMU vs. Liberty

        Football: JMU vs. Liberty

          Rebuilt defenses hope to spoil QB talk as Liberty kicks off season at JMU

          Rebuilt defenses hope to spoil QB talk as Liberty kicks off season at JMU

            For all the talk about quarterbacks, a pair of rebuilt defenses for Liberty and James Madison will try to steal the spotlight in the Battle of the Blue Ridge.

            Making the case for each Liberty quarterback in the battle for the starting job

            Making the case for each Liberty quarterback in the battle for the starting job

              Three prominent faces in Liberty's quarterback battle have a case to be named the starter when the Flames take the field at James Madison in Week 1.

              Ian McCaw Q&A, Part 2: Fundraising, basketball, baseball and 10 years at Liberty

              Ian McCaw Q&A, Part 2: Fundraising, basketball, baseball and 10 years at Liberty

                "I think Liberty's been really good for Conference USA, and Conference USA has been really good for Liberty," said athletic director Ian McCaw. 

                James Franklin ensuring Virginia Tech is prepared for VMI’s triple-option attack

                James Franklin ensuring Virginia Tech is prepared for VMI’s triple-option attack

                Franklin won’t have any problems getting Virginia Tech ready for its matchup against the triple-option attack. The Hokies open the season against VMI on Saturday.

                Judge denies potential Hokie Johnson in eligibility quest

                Judge denies potential Hokie Johnson in eligibility quest

                A judge denied 38 plaintiffs a request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction.

                Cunningham’s versatility expected to factor into Virginia Tech’s offensive line rotation

                Cunningham’s versatility expected to factor into Virginia Tech’s offensive line rotation

                Hokies coach James Franklin announced that Cunningham, who spent the spring practices and training camp primarily working at right tackle, is expected to start at right guard in Saturday’s season opener against VMI.

                Texas-Ohio State tops list of September's most important nonconference games

                Texas-Ohio State tops list of September's most important nonconference games

                For the second consecutive year, Ohio State and Texas will headline nonconference college football play, with their September matchup poised to influence College Football Playoff positioning and conference perceptions.

                DQ Smith’s addition a ‘tremendous opportunity’ for Virginia Tech football

                DQ Smith’s addition a ‘tremendous opportunity’ for Virginia Tech football

                The acclimatization process was underway to get safety DQ Smith, the newest member of the Virginia Tech football program, up to speed so he can contribute in the coming weeks.

                Hokies' Franklin on addition of DQ Smith

                Hokies' Franklin on addition of DQ Smith

                Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the process of adding safety DQ Smith to the roster as the team prepares for Saturday's season opener against VMI.

                Liberty, JMU coaches dancing around quarterback questions as opener nears

                Liberty, JMU coaches dancing around quarterback questions as opener nears

                Liberty's Jamey Chadwell and JMU's Billy Napier are locked in a delicate dance regarding their respective quarterback battles entering Saturday's matchup.

                Which College Football Playoff contenders are fooling us?

                Which College Football Playoff contenders are fooling us?

                The college football season is here and there are several teams starting off with full-on belief they will be in the College Football Playoff. But there are only 12 spots.

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                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

                Virginia Tech football aiming to block out external expectations in James Franklin’s first season

                Virginia Tech football aiming to block out external expectations in James Franklin’s first season

                The Hokies’ approach to the season is being set by Franklin. It’s a mindset he’s established in both his previous coaching stops, and the approach has proven wildly successful in developing a winning culture.

                Hokies' Franklin on facing triple-option

                Hokies' Franklin on facing triple-option

                Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the Hokies’ preparation for the VMI and the Keydets’ triple-option offense.

                JMU punter Patrick Rea honors late sister with punts, fundraiser for childhood brain cancer

                JMU punter Patrick Rea honors late sister with punts, fundraiser for childhood brain cancer

                Every punt Patrick Rea puts inside the 20 this season will honor his little sister Pippa — and help families facing childhood brain cancer.

                Five ACC defensive players to watch

                Five ACC defensive players to watch

                A look at two defensive ends, two linebackers and a defensive tackle.

                Hokies' Cunningham on difference playing guard and tackle

                Hokies' Cunningham on difference playing guard and tackle

                Virginia Tech offensive lineman Montavious Cunningham discusses the difference in playing guard and tackle.

                Ethan Grunkemeyer named Virginia Tech’s starting quarterback

                Ethan Grunkemeyer named Virginia Tech’s starting quarterback

                Hokies coach James Franklin announced on Monday that Ethan Grunkemeyer, who has been the presumed starting quarterback since the conclusion of spring practice, will start when the Hokies host VMI on Saturday.

                Hokies' Franklin on Grunkemeyer as the starting QB

                Hokies' Franklin on Grunkemeyer as the starting QB

                Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses how Ethan Grunkemeyer's experience as a starting quarterback was essential in naming Grunkemeyer the starting quarterback.

                ‘Got his swagger back’: Brent Pry back in his element as Virginia Tech defensive coordinator

                ‘Got his swagger back’: Brent Pry back in his element as Virginia Tech defensive coordinator

                Brent Pry gets to coach at Virginia Tech under James Franklin. That’s his calling. He gets to design defensive schemes. Study film. Analyze his players’ strengths and weaknesses.

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