VIRGINIA TECH FOOTBALL Quentin Reddish ‘extremely excited’ to be back on the field DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times Aug 16, 2026 Aug 16, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Virginia Tech safeties coach and safety Quentin Reddish discuss Reddish’s return from injury and areas he needs to improve on during training camp. DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times kAmq{prz$q&#v — "F6?E:? #655:D9 5@6D?VE C6>6>36C H9@ 96 7:CDE 9:E @?46 E96 A25D 42>6 @? 62C=J :? 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