Content by Matt Jones

Appalachian State QB, new defense present unique test

September 1, 2011

Seven months, two new position coaches, three players drafted and a brand new starting quarterback and running back all mean one thing: It was a long offseason.

Despite losses, offense has high expectations

August 29, 2011

In the 11 seasons since Frank Beamer’s Hokies walked out of the Louisiana Superdome losers of the 2000 Sugar Bowl, expectations have steadily risen.

Defense steps up as season opener nears

August 21, 2011

With two weeks to go until the season opener against Appalachian State, the Virginia Tech football team did not necessarily play like the No. 13 team in the country during its scrimmage Saturday afternoon.

Experts' Lounge: Spring 2011 Finale

April 27, 2011

The Experts' Lounge wraps up a fun year with a full house and several special guests. News editor Gordon Block tag teams with sports editor Michael Bealey and sports reporter Matt Jones and Nick Cafferky to talk the new cover of Madden NFL Football, the NBA playoffs, and the great moments of the 2010-2011 school year.

Baseball gets first ACC sweep over Maryland

April 25, 2011

For the first time this season, Pete Hughes’ Virginia Tech baseball team swept an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent — Maryland.

Secondary looks to ‘lock down’ opposition

April 21, 2011

For decades, America’s most violent and disturbed criminals were sent to Alcatraz Island, a maximum-security prison in California’s San Francisco Bay.

Q&A with Wes Bunting: Hokies look to be drafted into NFL

April 21, 2011

For a few days in April, the NFL opens its doors to college football’s best players.

Experts' Lounge: April 20, 2011

April 20, 2011

After taking the week off...the Experts' Lounge is back. News editor Gordon Block joins sports reporters Matt Jones and Nick Cafferky as they talk Tech football's Spring Game and the NBA Playoffs. Don't forget to pick up a copy of Collegiate Times' Extra Point special section this Friday.

Bullpen collapses as Hokies drop series against Seminoles

April 18, 2011

For coach Pete Hughes and the Virginia Tech baseball team, this weekend represented the highs and lows of Atlantic Coast Conference baseball.

Receivers will be key this season

April 13, 2011

For opposing ACC defenses, it must seem like wide receivers Jarrett Boykin and Danny Coale have donned the maroon and orange for 10 years.