CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today (June 5) the names on the 2024 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. They include 78 players and nine coaches from the Football…
It was early June of 1976, and Americans were preparing to celebrate their country’s 200th birthday. In less than a month, on July 4, millions from coast-to-coast would mark the 1776 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the beginning…
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — From a local boy … to a hometown hero … and then… a Hall of Famer. It has been an impressive and storied career for Fancy Gap native Frank Beamer. The man credited with helping put Virginia…
In the fifth decade after the most notable accomplishment of his athletic career, Salem restaurateur Bob Rotanz continues to enjoy the rewards. Rotanz, who recently was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, was the guest speaker Monday night…
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Tech honored one of its legends and icons - Frank Beamer - during its commencement ceremony Friday morning. Beamer was emotional as he received the UT Prosim Medal and a standing ovation from the more than 7,000 graduates and their families.…
A Virginia Tech icon is being honored for the tremendous impact he’s had on Hokie Nation. Retired Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer has earned the Ut Prosim Medal, the university’s highest honor.
Somewhere deep in his soul, at a time when not a lot of things in the world made sense to Terry Holland, he knew it was time to let go of what led him to greatness. It was time to…
Hootie, the newest member of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, talks with co-host Chris Graham about the upcoming tribute to legendary UVA basketball coach Terry Holland. The guys also take a look at how Tony Bennett has navigated his…
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Terry Holland had a tremendous impact on numerous student-athletes and coaches during his tenure as a coach and athletics director at Virginia, Davidson and East Carolina. On Saturday, May 6 at 2 p.m., many of those individuals will…
Three Richmond Times-Dispatch reporters were honored Wednesday with a first-place award in the Associated Press Sports Editors annual contest for sports journalism. The award was given to David Teel, Mike Barber and Eric Kolenich for their coverage of last year's…