Connor Mardian

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Oct 1, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Bryson Nesbit (18) makes a catch as Virginia Tech Hokies defensive back Jalen Stroman (26) defends in the third quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Brent Pry Gives Gives Injury Updates regarding Jalen Stroman, Nick Gallo, and Will Johnson

During Brent Pry's weekly press conference, he relayed to the media about some possible missing stars for the Hokies week-two Jalen Stroman The rising star saf

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Aug 31, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Brent Pry watches from the sideline against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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Everything From Brent Pry's Press Conference Ahead of Matchup With Marshall

On Jalen Stroman's injury status and return date... " I foresee him missing a couple of weeks at least." On the safety rotation with Stroman missing... "So obvi

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Aug 31, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Vanderbilt Commodores running back Sedrick Alexander (28) scores a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly From Virginia Tech's Loss to Vanderbilt

Just 24 hours after the Hokies shocking 27-34 week one loss, it is time to reexamine the good, bad, and ugly The Good: Kyron Drones' deep shot ability When th

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Vanderbilt ’s Diego Pavia scores a touchdown during Saturday’s game between Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville , Tenn., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.
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The Briefing: Drones injured, Hokies squander lead, fall to 0-1 after 34-27 loss to Vanderbilt

In the most bizarre fashion, ACC hopefuls Virginia Tech fell to SEC bottom dweller Vanderbilt, and there is way to much to dig into but its worth giving it a g

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Virginia Tech vs Loyola Maryland
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Virginia Tech Women's soccer makes late breakthrough in 1-0 win over Loyola Maryland

In the 72nd minute, an audible sense of relief flooded Thompson Field. Not because the on-and-off lightning strikes had finally subsided (they didn’t), but beca

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Dec 27, 2023; Annapolis, MD, USA;  Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones (1) throws to tight end Harrison Saint Germain (87)  for a second quarter touchdown against the Tulane Green Wave at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
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Virginia Tech Football: A short history of the Hokies and the Commodores ahead of week 1

Despite being seperated by state lines and a relatively straight shot on Route 40, the Hokies and their SEC foe have a relatively short history of competition.

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Virginia Tech Women's Soccer vs Monmouth
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Virginia Tech women's soccer faces first hiccup against Monmouth in a 1-1 draw

Just eight minutes into the sunny Sunday fixture, Hokie goalkeeper Lauren Hargrove faced something she has yet to see this season: a ball ripple into her net. W

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Virginia Tech Womens Soccer
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Stout defense leads No.21 Lady Hokies to another clean sheet against Delaware

Coach Adair and his squad can view the last three games as consistent improvements, and not just in the polls. This team has enhanced all facets of its game wee

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Virginia Tech Soccer vs North Florida
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The Rundown: Virginia Tech Men's Soccer 4 North Florida 0, Transfers lead the way in season-opening win

The Hokies men's team has some gamechangers, well about eight of them. After a down year for 16th-year coach Mike Brizendine, he and his staff, including a newl

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Virginia Tech Women's Soccer
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Virginia Tech Women's soccer moves to 2-0 following win vs Dukes

On a stormy Sunday evening, just enough time free of rain had elapsed for the JMU Dukes to host the Hokies at a humid Sentara Park, where Tech registered over t

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Nov 27, 2021; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies interim head coach J.C. Price (R) encourages his players from the sidelines against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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A short story on the "Yard Dogs" and what it means to the Virginia Tech defensive line core

Specific mantras define teams; they give them a way to express themselves in a variety of different ways. Of course there is the "Dream Team" of USA basketball,

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MTSU linebacker Sam Brumfield (33) celebrates sacking Murray State quarterback DJ Williams (2) during a football game at MTSU's Floyd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.
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Virginia Tech Football: Three Breakout Stars To Watch Out For This Season For the Hokies

Each year, certain Hokies become fan favorites. Two years ago, it was Mansoor Delane. Last year, Dorian Strong and Bhayshul Tuten took charge. For year three in

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