Daily Archives: August 31, 2008

Blocked punt sinks Virginia Tech late in fourth quarter – roanoke.com

Posted on August 31, 2008 by The Roanoke Times: Virginia Tech football news

East Carolina’s special teams turn the tide and lead the Pirates to an upset.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer said he’s never had a football team lose a game on a blocked kick in his 27 years on a college sideline.

Tech punter Brent Bowden said he’s never had a kick blocked in his all his years of playing football.

Continue reading →

Posted in Athletics, Newsfeed | Tagged Football, Newsfeed | Leave a comment

Virgil enjoys big day in Virginia Tech opener – roanoke.com

Posted on August 31, 2008 by The Roanoke Times: Virginia Tech football news

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There was only one thing missing from Stephan Virgil’s first college start Saturday — a Virginia Tech victory.

Playing in front of family and friends in his home state, Virgil picked up a fumble and ran 30 yards for a touchdown and later returned a blocked extra-point kick for two points in the Hokies’ 27-22 loss to East Carolina at Bank of America Stadium.

Continue reading →

Posted in Athletics, Newsfeed | Tagged 2008, ACC, ecu, Football, Newsfeed, opener | Leave a comment

Virginia Tech game highlights – roanoke.com

Posted on August 31, 2008 by The Roanoke Times: Virginia Tech football news

SATURDAY’S STAR

T.J. Lee, special teams

East Carolina

Lee was chewed out by head coach Skip Holtz for committing two penalties on running plays while lined up at wide receiver. Lee became the hero later when he blocked Brent Bowden’s punt and returned it for the winning touchdown. Holtz said after the game that he planned to apologize to Lee. When told that, Lee said no apology was necessary.

Continue reading →