Tag Archives: wide receiver

Royal’s big NFL debut jazzes up Virginia Tech

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Joey Sichol

Lewis burst into laughter when it was suggested that Royal had in one game almost as many receiving yards as the Hokies have managed in two games. They have totaled just 207. “I know. That’s ridiculous,” he said. “That’s Eddie … Continue reading →

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“Macho” Could See Double Duty at Tech: WHSV

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Joey Sichol

Virginia Tech’s search for a playmaker at receiver has Frank Beamer looking at one of his stars on defense. Senior Victor “Macho” Harris has been seeing some practice time with the receivers this summer. According to The Roanoke Times, Harris … Continue reading →

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Zach Luckett update … | PilotOnline.com

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Joey Sichol

Zach Luckett update … | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com. A little after 1 a.m. Sunday, Luckett backed his Mercury Mountaineer into a green dumpster in a store parking lot and pulled away without checking for damage, at which point he was … Continue reading →

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Hokies WR Luckett, expected to start, suspended indefinitely

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Joey Sichol

Virginia Tech suspended receiver Zach Luckett indefinitely Monday for a violation of team policy. (second DUI.) – see Daily Press article

Coach Frank Beamer had no further comment beyond announcing the suspension of the 6-foot-3, 212-pound redshirt sophomore. Continue reading →

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Hokies plan to expand Boone’s horizons – roanoke.com

Posted on August 17, 2008 by The Roanoke Times: Virginia Tech football news

The ex-QB, who is now a tight end, is getting some looks at wide receiver, which is one of the thinner positions right now.

BLACKSBURG — Big Greg Boone can’t wait to line up for 17th-ranked Virginia Tech at wide receiver this fall and see the stunned look on some wispy cornerback’s face.

“Yeah, we’re going to see some eyes pop out of their heads this year,” a grinning Boone said.

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Hokies’ star cornerback intent on being a receiver, too | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Joey Sichol

Just because Virginia Tech’s coaches haven’t talked lately about Victor “Macho” Harris at receiver, don’t assume it was simply a spring experiment that has been abandoned in preseason camp. Harris, the Hokies’ star cornerback who spent half of spring practice … Continue reading →

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49ers’ rookie receiver Morgan out to prove he’s no risk – Inside Bay Area

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Joey Sichol

“I have an asterisk next to my name,” said Morgan, who knows exactly why he lasted until the 174th pick of the April draft despite being the Hokies’ No. 2 career pass-catcher.

But here’s where it gets interesting. For a guy with an alleged sketchy resume, Morgan sure makes a favorable impression. Everything is “yes sir” and “no sir.” Continue reading →

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