Andy Bitter
The Virginian-Pilot
Blacksburg, VA, United States
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Brad Cornelsen officially hired as Hokies offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach
Justin Fuente's first Virginia Tech coaching staff is almost complete. → Read More
Read a replay of today's live Virginia Tech football chat
Time for one more chat this year. → Read More
Tech's Loeffler has no regrets at decision to coach with Beamer
Not everything worked out according to plan at Tech for offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler, except for the part about being in the right environment, working with the right coaching staff. → Read More
Loeffler thinks offensive foundation in place as Hokies transition to Fuente
SHREVEPORT, La. — When Scot Loeffler mulled the offer to become Virginia Tech’s offensive coordinator three years ago, some advice from his old Michigan coach Lloyd Carr pushed him toward → Read More
A post-game wrap: Virginia Tech 55, Tulsa 52
What a wild ending to the Frank Beamer era. → Read More
Gameday post: Virginia Tech, Tulsa ready to tangle; Hokies hand out team awards
It's finally gameday here in Shreveport. Virginia Tech and Tulsa will tangle in the Independence Bowl here in Shreveport at 5:45 p.m. ET on ESPN. → Read More
Friday reset: Christmas in Shreveport
Merry Christmas to all from Shreveport, where it's extremely foggy and, like much of the country, extremely warm. I'm hoping Santa brought me some chips to use in the casino → Read More
Practice report: Hodges hears back from NFL; Clarke, Knowles and Asante won't play in bowl
Bowl practice was open today and there was a press conference earlier. Here are the main notes and quotes from that (which I'll update as soon as I sift through → Read More
Hokies look back to '93, Shreveport and where it all began
Virginia Tech's long bowl streak dates back to 1993, when the Hokies played a little Beamer Ball, beat Indiana in the Independence Bowl and began something special. → Read More
A roundup of the Hokies' all-conference honors
'Tis the season for all-conference teams. Seriously, there are tons of them. → Read More
Salaries set for three assistants Fuente brought with from Memphis
The financial picture of Justin Fuente's new coaching staff at Virginia Tech is becoming clearer. → Read More
Hokies land JUCO offensive lineman Demetri Moore
The Hokies weren't finished with their junior college signings. → Read More
Quick hits with Justin Fuente: On quarterbacks, Bucky's NFL decision, recruiting and more
We reporters had a chance to sit and talk with new coach Justin Fuente today. I'll be writing a story on it for tomorrow's newspaper, so if you like a → Read More
Zohn Burden sticking on Hokies' staff, will coach running backs
Virginia Tech's seventh full-time assistant coach is on board, and the Hokies didn’t have to go far to find him. → Read More
Hokies heading back to Shreveport for Independence Bowl, will play Tulsa
Frank Beamer's final bowl game will go back to where it all began. Virginia Tech's 23-year bowl streak began at the Independence Bowl Shreveport with a 45-20 win against Indiana → Read More
Hokies make it official: Fuente is to be new coach
Saturday's reports are confirmed: Justin Fuentes will replace Frank Beamer as Virginia Tech's head coach, and defensive coordinator Bud Foster will remain on the Tech staff. → Read More
By the numbers: A few facts about Frank Beamer and Lane Stadium
If you haven't heard, this Saturday will be Frank Beamer's final game at Lane Stadium. I wrote about some of the tributes (unis) and emotions that everyone expects around the → Read More
Hokies plan to honor Beamer with helmet, aim to add upset win as well
Virginia Tech has one of the hottest teams in the nation -- No. 12 North Carolina -- coming in Saturday for Frank Beamer's home farewell as coach. → Read More
Rain, sloppy play spoil Yankees' debut at Calfee Park
PULASKI — Well, at least the stadium looked nice. → Read More
Virginia Tech falls in ugly overtime loss to Wake Forest, 6-3
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — In a season of offensive lows, Virginia Tech managed to reach new depths Saturday at Wake Forest. → Read More