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David Rocco charting coaching course at Virginia Tech

David Rocco charting coaching course at Virginia Tech

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Just like his grandfather, father, uncles and nephews, David Rocco is charting his own coaching course entering his first season as the assistant tight ends coach at Virginia Tech.

Danny Rocco helping read the pulse of Virginia Tech football

Danny Rocco helping read the pulse of Virginia Tech football

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Rocco, after three seasons leading the VMI football program, is entering his first season with the Hokies as the senior defensive analyst for offense.

Warren Ruggiero brings experience to Virginia Tech's offense

Warren Ruggiero brings experience to Virginia Tech's offense

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

The addition of Ruggiero to the offensive staff could easily be the most important hire Hokies coach James Franklin made over the offseason.

Early look at Virginia Tech's Week 13 opponent Virginia

Early look at Virginia Tech's Week 13 opponent Virginia

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Virginia definitely made it in what was a make-or-break fourth season for Tony Elliott.

Former SEC recruit DJ Hunter wants to bring dynamic playmaking ability to JMU football

Former SEC recruit DJ Hunter wants to bring dynamic playmaking ability to JMU football

  • CATIE HARPER Daily News-Record

A coaching change sent Hunter into the portal. It led him to Harrisonburg.

Early look at Virginia Tech's 2026 Week 12 opponent Miami

Early look at Virginia Tech's 2026 Week 12 opponent Miami

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Miami was essentially the last team in the 12-team College Football Playoff field. The Hurricanes, despite not playing in the ACC title game, jumped Notre Dame in the final rankings and made the expanded CFP field.

Postseason heartbreak helped bring back Virginia basketball's core of returners

Postseason heartbreak helped bring back Virginia basketball's core of returners

  • GREG MADIA The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress

Losses to Duke in the ACC title game and Tennessee in the NCAA tournament were part of what fueled Virginia basketball's returning headliners in Thijs De Ridder, Sam Lewis, Johann Grünloh and Chance Mallory to come back.

Early look at Virginia Tech's 2026 Week 11 opponent Stanford

Early look at Virginia Tech's 2026 Week 11 opponent Stanford

    The 2025 campaign was a transition season for the Cardinal. Frank Reich served in an interim role as general manager Andrew Luck searched for a new head coach.

    New Virginia Tech AD White hires chief strategy officer

    New Virginia Tech AD White hires chief strategy officer

      The chief strategy officer is a newly created position for Ryan Gottlieb, who is the second deputy athletics director on White’s staff.

      Former Ferrum, Georgia Tech football star Perdoni dies at 78

      Former Ferrum, Georgia Tech football star Perdoni dies at 78

        Perdoni helped Ferrum win the 1968 national JUCO title.

        Graffin credits new Virginia Tech AD White for Florida Atlantic's rise

        Graffin credits new Virginia Tech AD White for Florida Atlantic's rise

          The FAU interim AD said White ingrained himself in the Boca Raton community.

          Virginia Tech hall of fame class includes Thomas and Cheynet

          Virginia Tech hall of fame class includes Thomas and Cheynet

            The seven-person class features Logan Thomas, Chris Martin, Kylie McGoldrick, Murielle Tiernan, Yavgeniy Olhovsky, Martina Schultze and Jerry Cheynet.

            JMU football commit George ‘Juice’ Richards thrives off doubters

            JMU football commit George ‘Juice’ Richards thrives off doubters

              George “Juice” Richards heard he wasn't a Division I player. He never believed it.

              Early look at Virginia Tech's 2026 Week 10 opponent SMU

              Early look at Virginia Tech's 2026 Week 10 opponent SMU

                The Mustangs notched wins over Clemson, Miami and Louisville in their second season in the ACC to prove they are capable of competing with the league’s best on a weekly basis.

                Early look at Virginia Tech's 2026 Week 8 opponent Clemson

                Early look at Virginia Tech's 2026 Week 8 opponent Clemson

                The Tigers’ 7-6 record in 2025 marked their worst season since Dabo Swinney’s second at the helm in 2010 when they went 6-7. Clemson had won at least nine games in 14 straight seasons.

                Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 6 opponent, Cal

                Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 6 opponent, Cal

                Cal's third season in the ACC will feature a nine-game conference schedule. The Golden Bears alternate nonconference and league opponents to open the campaign.

                Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 7 opponent, Ga. Tech

                Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 7 opponent, Ga. Tech

                Georgia Tech is one of five ACC teams playing an eight-game league schedule, and it has one of the more daunting nonconference schedules in the nation.

                What the search committee did to identify Brian White as Virginia Tech's new AD

                What the search committee did to identify Brian White as Virginia Tech's new AD

                The feedback James Franklin received about Brian White and his eight seasons leading the Florida Atlantic University athletic department was positive.

                New Virginia Tech AD White hopes to 'grow resources'

                New Virginia Tech AD White hopes to 'grow resources'

                White said being the AD at FAU has prepared him for the Tech job.

                Early look at Virginia Tech's 2026 Week 5 opponent, Pitt

                Early look at Virginia Tech's 2026 Week 5 opponent, Pitt

                The Panthers want to build on the recent success this season when they open with four straight home games and play seven times at Acrisure Stadium. 

                JMU football recruiting class quickly taking shape, nears 20 members

                JMU football recruiting class quickly taking shape, nears 20 members

                James Madison hosted another round of official visitors over the weekend and added several recruits to its 2027 class. The Dukes, however, also lost one of their earlier commitments.

                Virginia Tech's Lawal, UVa's Onyenso drafted in 2nd round

                Virginia Tech's Lawal, UVa's Onyenso drafted in 2nd round

                Tyler Nickel also was drafted Wednesday night.

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                Brian White talks before introductory press conference

                Brian White talks before introductory press conference

                New Virginia Tech athletic director Brian White talks with search committee chair Lynne Doughtie while university President Tim Sands talks to Tennessee athletic director Danny White in the background before Brian White's introductory press conference on Wednesday in Blacksburg.

                Brian White is introduced as Virginia Tech's new AD

                Brian White is introduced as Virginia Tech's new AD

                Virginia Tech President Tim Sands introduces Brian White as the Hokies' new athletic director during a press conference on Wednesday in Blacksburg.

                James Franklin on the search for Virginia Tech's new AD

                James Franklin on the search for Virginia Tech's new AD

                Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin discusses the process of identifying Brian White as the Hokies' new athletic director during Wednesday's press conference in Blacksburg.

                Virginia Tech baseball adds transfers

                Virginia Tech baseball adds transfers

                Virginia Tech baseball coach John Szefc has been busy in the transfer portal in recent weeks, picking up four transfers.

                Offensive line battles highlight Virginia Tech's summer

                Offensive line battles highlight Virginia Tech's summer

                Plus notes on the running backs, quarterback battle and young wide receivers.

                Virginia Tech's Reddish 'looking good physically' in summer

                Virginia Tech's Reddish 'looking good physically' in summer

                Plus notes on the other safeties, cornerback room, Noah Chambers and special teams.

                Virginia Tech hires Florida Atlantic's White as new AD

                Virginia Tech hires Florida Atlantic's White as new AD

                White, who once hired Dusty May as FAU men's basketball coach, has been at the Boca Raton school since 2018.

                Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 4 opponent BC

                Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 4 opponent BC

                Three of last season’s losses were by one score (Michigan State, California and Georgia Tech), and a win at Syracuse to close the campaign provided some semblance of momentum for the offseason. 

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