Redskins release veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick

By STEPHEN WHYNOAugust 14, 2018

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins made a surprise move three weeks into training camp by releasing veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick.

Scandrick signed a two-year deal with Washington in March after being cut by ...

The Washington Times

Redskins draft Greg Stroman in seventh round

Matthew Paras The Washington TimesApril 29, 2018

The Washington Redskins drafted Virginia Tech cornerback Greg Stroman in the seventh round of the NFL draft Saturday with the 241st overall pick.

Stroman is a 5-foot-11 corner, but also has the ability to return punts. He is the second Hokie taken by the Redskins in this draft. In the ...

College football

AP All-America Watch: Va Tech LB Edmunds and Heisman winner

By RALPH D. RUSSONovember 21, 2017

The Associated Press has been honoring college football’s best with an All-America team since 1925. This season, the AP released its first preseason All-America team and its first midseason team. The full three-team All-America selections are unveiled in December. The 10th installment of the ...

Rome News-Tribune

Could Greg Stroman go down as Virginia Tech’s greatest punt returner?

MIKE BARBER Richmond Times-DispatchNovember 2, 2017

As Greg Stroman broke free for a 91-yard punt return touchdown against North Carolina two weeks ago – “his skinny legs came squirting out” – Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente briefly took off running down the sideline with him.

“He’s a lot faster than I am. I know that,” Fuente said. “To ...

NFL football

ACC features array of versatile backs that add big punch

By JOHN KEKISNovember 1, 2017

When Boston College’s special teams coach was looking for volunteers to return kickoffs a couple of years ago, freshman wide receiver Michael Walker shyly raised a hand and quickly found a niche.

“I kind of just took on the role and it’s been working out,” Walker said.

And then ...

Rome News-Tribune

Duke at No. 13 Virginia Tech: 3 keys for the Hokies

MIKE BARBER Richmond Times-DispatchOctober 28, 2017

VIRGINIA TECH’S THREE KEYS TO VICTORY

1Defend Duke’s QB: Virginia Tech needs to pressure Daniel Jones when he’s dropping back to pass and contain him when he attempts to run. A year ago, he rushed for 99 yards against the Hokies. The Blue Devils have struggled with pass protection, but ...

Delaware

Jackson, No. 18 Virginia Tech defense too much for Delaware

By JIMMY ROBERTSONSeptember 10, 2017

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Greg Stroman returned a punt for a touchdown and Josh Jackson threw two scoring passes to carry No. 18 Virginia Tech to a 27-0 victory over Delaware on Saturday.

Stroman broke a scoreless game late in the first quarter when he fielded a punt, made a nice cut to dodge ...

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No. 21 VTech, No. 22 West Virginia renew dormant rivalry

The Associated PressAugust 31, 2017

No. 22 West Virginia (10-3 in 2016) vs. No. 21 Virginia Tech (10-4) in Landover, Maryland, Sunday 7:30 p.m. (ABC)

Line: Virginia Tech by 4.

Series record: West Virginia 28-22-1.

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A nice early season victory for two teams that aspire to be conference ...

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