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Logan Thomas (#3)

The Virginia Tech football team concluded its spring practice schedule with one of the highest attended Maroon vs. White games ever Saturday.

In front of over 40,000 Hokie faithful, the Maroon squad blanked the White team 27-0. Maroon quarterback Logan Thomas finished the afternoon 10 of 21 for 131 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, including a team-high 37 rushing yards on five carries.

Thomas, who caught the attention of fans in the wrong way when he vomited on the field in last year’s spring game, had a much better outing this time around.

“I thought Logan had a couple that got away from him a little bit, but for the most part threw it very well, like it’s been all spring,” said Frank Beamer, head coach. “He’s been very good (and) done everything he needs to be a really good quarterback.”

Thomas said he probably looked better than he did last year. 

“I felt much better today,” he said. “And felt good about my play as well.”

The Hokies also welcomed well over 50 prospective recruits for the class of 2012, signees from the latest class of 2011 and former Tech players in the NFL. Among those in attendance, who were also honored at midfield during halftime, were DeAngelo Hall, Darryl Tapp, Eddie Royal and Macho Harris.

Tech also picked up commitments during the game from a pair of class of 2012 prospects — running back J.C. Coleman and wide receiver Der’Woun Greene.

Coleman, who hails from Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake, chose Tech over Duke, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia among others. Greene, who is out of Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth, is a fellow “757” area code resident and chose Tech over archrival Virginia.

“Having a bunch of recruits, a bunch of your signees ... having those NFL guys back, and then having a great crowd that shows they’re enthusiastic about Virginia Tech football, I think we made a good statement today,” Beamer said.

Nonetheless, it was a less than impressive showing early on as both teams struggled with turnovers and penalties. Thomas’ first pass was an interception to cornerback Cris Hill after it was tipped by Detrick Bonner, and on the ensuing White team possession, Ju-Ju Clayton threw a pick into the arms of linebacker Derek DiNardo.

After the first quarter, there were five penalties, two interceptions and a fumbled punt return.

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A version of this article appeared in the Apr 26 issue of the Collegiate Times.