2007 Virginia Tech Hokies football team
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The 2007 Virginia Tech Hokies football team
represented Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
during the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season
. The team's head coach was Frank Beamer
.
The Hokies entered the season returning nine starters on offense and eight on defense, including All-American cornerback Brandon Flowers, from a 2006 team
that went 10-3 and finished second in the ACC's Coastal Division behind Georgia Tech
.
After the Virginia Tech massacre
claimed the lives of 32 students and faculty members on Monday, April 16, 2007, the remainder of spring practice was canceled. The Hokies had been scheduled to hold two more practices in addition to a spring game on Saturday. As a special tribute, ESPN's College Gameday program broadcast from Blacksburg for the Hokies' opening game against East Carolina
.
was on 2007-02-07. The Hokies' recruiting class was highlighted by Tyrod Taylor
, who was rated the #1 dual threat quarterback in the country. Taylor was announced as the Hokies' #2 quarterback on August 21.
Below is a list of the recruits that signed their letter of intent
with Virginia Tech:
, which clinched the division title, Xavier Adibi
, Chris Ellis
, Victor Harris
, and Eddie Royal
were honored as first team all-ACC, while Barry Booker, Duane Brown and Brandon Flowers
were recognized on the second team.
Virginia Tech Hokies football
The Virginia Tech Hokies football team is a college football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS, in the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They have more wins in team history than any other program in the ACC. Their home games are played at Lane Stadium which seats over...
represented Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, popularly known as Virginia Tech , is a public land-grant university with the main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia with other research and educational centers throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, and internationally.Founded in...
during the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season
2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season
The 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season, or the college football season, began on August 30, 2007, progressed through the regular season and bowl season, and concluded with the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 7, 2008, where the top...
. The team's head coach was Frank Beamer
Frank Beamer
Frank Beamer is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University , a position he has held since 1987. From 1981 to 1986, Beamer served as the head coach at Murray State University...
.
The Hokies entered the season returning nine starters on offense and eight on defense, including All-American cornerback Brandon Flowers, from a 2006 team
2006 Virginia Tech Hokies football team
The 2006 Virginia Tech Hokies football team represented Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University during the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team's head coach was Frank Beamer...
that went 10-3 and finished second in the ACC's Coastal Division behind Georgia Tech
2006 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team
The 2006 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology in the college football season of 2006-2007. The team's coach is former Dallas Cowboys, Samford Bulldogs, and Troy Trojans coach Chan Gailey...
.
After the Virginia Tech massacre
Virginia Tech massacre
The Virginia Tech massacre was a school shooting that took place on April 16, 2007, on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. In two separate attacks, approximately two hours apart, the perpetrator, Seung-Hui Cho, killed 32 people...
claimed the lives of 32 students and faculty members on Monday, April 16, 2007, the remainder of spring practice was canceled. The Hokies had been scheduled to hold two more practices in addition to a spring game on Saturday. As a special tribute, ESPN's College Gameday program broadcast from Blacksburg for the Hokies' opening game against East Carolina
2007 East Carolina Pirates football team
The 2007 East Carolina Pirates football team represented East Carolina University in the college football season of 2007-08 and playws their home games in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium...
.
Schedule
Coaching Staff
| Position | Name | First year at VT | First year in current position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Frank Beamer Frank Beamer Frank Beamer is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University , a position he has held since 1987. From 1981 to 1986, Beamer served as the head coach at Murray State University... |
1987 | 1987 |
| Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach | Billy Hite | 1978 | 2001 |
| Offensive Coordinator and Tight Ends | Bryan Stinespring Bryan Stinespring Bryan Stinespring is the offensive coordinator and tight ends coach for the Virginia Tech Hokies football team in Blacksburg, Virginia. Stinespring replaced Rickey Bustle as offensive coordinator and has been relieved of his play calling duties on February, 21 2011... |
1990 | 2006 (Offensive coordinator since 2002) |
| Defensive Coordinator and Inside linebackers | Bud Foster Bud Foster Bud Foster is a college football assistant coach. He went to high school in Nokomis, Illinois. He is the current defensive coordinator for the Virginia Tech Hokies football team. Following the 2006 season, he received the Frank Broyles Award, which is annually given to the top assistant coach in... |
1987 | 1995 |
| Offensive Line | Curt Newsome | 2006 | 2006 |
| Wide Receivers | Kevin Sherman | 2006 | 2006 |
| Strong Safety, Outside Linebackers, and Recruiting Coordinator | Jim Cavanaugh | 1996 | 2002 |
| Quarterbacks | Mike O'Cain Mike O'Cain -External links:* *... |
2006 | 2006 |
| Defensive backs | Torrian Gray Torrian Gray Torrian Gray is a college football assistant coach. He currently coaches defensive backs for his alma mater, Virginia Tech.-College career:Gray was three times an all-Big East selection for the Virginia Tech Hokies... |
2006 | 2006 |
| Defensive Line | Charley Wiles | 1996 | 1996 |
| Source: http://www.hokiesports.com/football/players/ | |||
Roster
Flanker
Split End
Center
Offensive Guard
Offensive Tackle
Tight End
|
Quarterback
Tailback
Fullback
Defensive tackle
Defensive End
|
Cornerback
Linebacker
Free Safety
Rover
Snapper
Punter
Place Kicker
Athlete
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Source: http://www.hokiesports.com/football/players Starters are in bold, based on pre-season depth chart from the 2007 media guide |
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Recruiting
National Signing DayNational Signing Day
National Signing Day most commonly refers to a day in February, usually on the first Wednesday of that month, which is the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent for college football with a school that is a member of the NCAA, the main governing body for...
was on 2007-02-07. The Hokies' recruiting class was highlighted by Tyrod Taylor
Tyrod Taylor
Tyrod Taylor is an American football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was the starting quarterback for the Virginia Tech Hokies football team from the start of the 2008 college football season until the 2011 Orange Bowl, the final game of the 2010 college...
, who was rated the #1 dual threat quarterback in the country. Taylor was announced as the Hokies' #2 quarterback on August 21.
Below is a list of the recruits that signed their letter of intent
Letter of intent
A letter of intent is a document outlining an agreement between two or more parties before the agreement is finalized. The concept is similar to a heads of agreement...
with Virginia Tech:
Post-season awards
Following the Hokies' victory over Virginia2007 Virginia Cavaliers football team
The 2007 Virginia Cavaliers football team represented the University of Virginia in the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team's coach is coach Al Groh. They played their home games at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia.- Preseason :...
, which clinched the division title, Xavier Adibi
Xavier Adibi
Xavier Oyekola Adibi is an American football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
, Chris Ellis
Chris Ellis (American football)
Chris Ellis is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
, Victor Harris
Macho Harris
Victor "Macho" Harris, jr is an American football free agent safety of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
, and Eddie Royal
Eddie Royal
William Edward "Eddie" Royal is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League...
were honored as first team all-ACC, while Barry Booker, Duane Brown and Brandon Flowers
Brandon Flowers (American football)
Brandon Lavar Flowers is an American football cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft after playing college football at Virginia Tech...
were recognized on the second team.