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Brian Davis and former Duke teammate Christian Laettner made headlines last week when it was announced that the two were leading a group of investors who agreed to buy a majority stake in the Memphis Grizzlies.
In Alabama, football isn't only a game-it's a culture, a way of life.
Duke added its 12th member of the class of 2011 earlier this week, as Danny Parker verbally committed to enroll at the University next fall.
BLACKSBURG, Va. - Late in the first quarter, after another Duke drive stalled, Alex Feinberg trotted on to the field to punt.
Every coach preaches the importance of special teams, but perhaps no one embodies this belief more than Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer.
When Virginia Tech takes the field Saturday against Duke, Branden Ore will be lining up at tailback, a fact that seemed obvious to Hokie fans at the conclusion of last season.
It was a sad sight to see.
The 2005 season should have been a landmark year for Virginia Tech-the Hokies made their 13th-straight bowl appearance and won 11 games for only the third time in school history. Nevertheless, a disappointing defeat to Florida State in the ACC title game combined with quarterback Marcus Vick's dismissal from the program put a tremendous damper on an otherwise successful season. In 2006, the Hokies will try to build on that success, even though they begin the season with many unfamiliar faces. Only nine starters return from a team that finished 11-2 and defeated Louisville in the Gator Bowl. "We've got to develop," head coach Frank Beamer said. "We've got too much youth in some key positions, but yet, we've got some good players." Coming out of spring practice, the question of who would take over for Vick at quarterback was still unanswered. Beamer wasted no time, however, quickly naming sophomore Sean Glennon the starter at the start of preseason in August. Glennon redshirted a year ago, but served as Bryan Randall's backup in 2004. He appeared in four games that season while attempting only 11 passes. Despite his inexperience, Beamer said Glennon offers Virginia Tech the best opportunity to be consistent offensively. While he is more of a drop-back passer, Glennon's athleticism will certainly allow offensive coordinator Bryan Stinespring to call his number in the running game. While the Hokies must replace virtually the entire offensive and defensive lines, the team returns key players with experience at both wide receiver and linebacker. The top five receivers from last season are all returning, including senior David Clowney, who led the team with 34 receptions for 619 yards. Juniors Josh Morgan and Eddie Royal, who combined for six touchdowns in 2005, are also part of the returning group. "We have a very talented group, and they all work hard," wide receiver coach Kevin Sherman said. "They've been in the big games, and they know what to expect so we have high expectations for them." Juniors Xavier Adibi and Vince Hall are both back at linebacker, and combine to form arguably the best duo in the ACC. With Aaron Rouse returning at rover, the back seven will be the strong point of the Hokie defense. Defense and special teams keep Virginia Tech in contention for the conference title-and often the national title-year after year. Beamerball has become a household name in the college football world, and the ACC has fully been introduced to the Hokie style of play after Virginia Tech's first two seasons in the conference. Beamer's philosophy is no secret: play hard-nosed defense, and keep the miscues to a minimum. This season, especially with an inexperienced quarterback, the Hokies can ill afford to make mistakes if they wish to return to the ACC title game. "We are going to have to take care of the football, and we have to score when we get an opportunity," Beamer said. "That's the kind of football team we are."
Every team has a motivator.
Following a season in which Duke finished 1-10 and failed to win a single game in the ACC, the average football fan might assume that opening 2006 against a Division I-AA team is a good thing.
Duke football coach Ted Roof announced Wednesday that sophomore quarterback Zach Asack has been suspended from school and declared ineligible for the 2006 season.
B.J. Upton said everyone in the International League knows he has trouble with the inside pitch. After one dramatic swing of the bat Friday night, the Toledo Mud Hens would argue otherwise.
GREENSBORO - For the first time in seven years, the women's basketball team was forced to watch the ACC Tournament finals, rather than play in the title game.
Seniors Laura Stanley and Clara Horowitz each took home ACC individual titles this weekend, as the Track and Field team completed its indoor ACC schedule at the conference championships in Blacksburg, Va.
Not many teams have suffered losses as heartbreaking as Florida State has this season. In their five ACC defeats, the Seminoles have lost by a total of only 17 points. Florida State jumped out of the gate with nine wins in its first 10 games, and after defeating Massachusetts Sunday night, concluded its non-conference schedule with only one blemish. But life hasn't been easy for Florida State since it began the ACC portion of its schedule. Five close losses, including overtime defeats at Duke and at home against Miami, have prevented the Seminoles from separating themselves from the middle of the ACC pack. Despite these setbacks, Florida State has maintained a positive outlook. "You have to find a way to draw strength from the learning process," head coach Leonard Hamilton said. "You have to find something positive to hang your head on." The Seminoles currently sit in seventh place in the ACC, and are still very much alive for the NCAA Tournament. Nonetheless, only one of the Seminoles' five ACC victories has come against an opponent with a winning conference record-Virginia. Although Florida State's upcoming game at N.C. State Feb. 15 provides the perfect opportunity to get a marquee ACC win, Hamilton refused to speculate on his team's NCAA chances. "We are not at that stage in the development of our program to look past that next game," Hamilton said. Parity in the conference has made it difficult for analysts to predict the number of bids the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee will give out to ACC teams come March. With no guarantees, the Seminoles are aware they must find ways to win close games. "Our youngsters have been somewhat resilient-when we've had a setback we've regrouped." Hamilton said. "Our team is still trying to develop an identity. We're still trying figure out who we are and how we're going to represent ourselves night in and night out."
Despite the prospect of having to face No. 1 Nebraska in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, members of the volleyball team were never intimidated.
After defeating American in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday night for its first postseason victory since 2001, Duke saw its season came to an end Saturday. The Blue Devils (24-8) fell to No. 1 Nebraska, 3-0, snapping their nine-match win streak.
Entering its match with Maryland Friday evening, Duke needed a victory to bolster its chances for a bid to the NCAA Tournament. At the end of the night, the No. 24 Terrapins left Cameron Indoor Stadium with their first loss in 10 matches, as the Blue Devils defeated Maryland, 3-0, to remain in fourth place in the ACC.
Despite a surprising 8-8 conference record and a No. 4 seed in the ACC Tournament in its first season in the league, Virginia Tech is not yet satisfied.
After a fast start Saturday, the rowing team continued its success with 11 top-ten finishes Sunday at the Head of the Hooch Regatta in Chattanooga, Tenn.
