http://www.russellathleticbowl.com RSS feeds for Russell Athletic Bowl 60 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=200358&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/200358/Antone_Exum_Virginia_Tech_Outlast_Rutgers.aspx Nobody had a better week than Virginia Tech cornerback Antone Exum. Earlier this week Exum gave his Best Buy gift cards to three kids in need and gained national attention. ESPN, CBS and many other media outlets praised his actions. He was a star at the Give Kids the World Village dancing and playing games with the children. And now he’s the 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl MVP after Virginia Tech defeated Rutgers 13-10 in overtime. JustinKane Sat, 29 Dec 2012 04:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:200358 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=197690&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/197690/Virginia_Tech_and_Rutgers_Give_Back.aspx Virginia Tech and Rutgers gave back to the Central Florida community at the Give Kids the World Village Wednesday morning. JustinKane Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:197690 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=195460&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/195460/Virginia_Tech_Honors_Sandy_Hook_Victims.aspx Despite being 563 miles away from Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, Virginia Tech knows exactly what they are experiencing. JustinKane Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:22:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:195460 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=192940&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/192940/Unit_Breakdown_Virginia_Tech_Offense.aspx A look at Logan Thomas and the Hokies' offense. JustinKane Sat, 22 Dec 2012 21:08:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:192940 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=192458&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/192458/Unit_Breakdown_Virginia_Tech_Defense.aspx Breaking down the bowl matchup on either side of the ball. Next up, Virginia Tech's defense. JustinKane Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:07:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:192458 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=179285&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/179285/Virginia_Tech_Weekend_Links.aspx A look at stories about the Hokies from around the web. JustinKane Sat, 08 Dec 2012 01:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:179285 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=174356&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/174356/Virginia_Tech_Excited_For_First_Orlando_Bowl_Appearance.aspx Virginia Tech (6-6, 4-4 ACC), who has the third longest bowl-appearance streak in the country 20, will make their first trip to Orlando at this year's Russell Athletic Bowl. JustinKane Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:174356 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=167740&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/167740/Selection_Snapshot_Virginia_Tech_Hokies.aspx Even in a 'down' year, the Hokies continued their streak of bowl eligibility. Frank Beamer's teams always prove dangerous with an extra month to prepare. JustinKane Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:51:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:167740 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=160427&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/160427/ACC_Week_13_Preview.aspx The ACC has plenty on tap this weekend, including some very good rivalries. No. 4 Florida (10-1, 7-1 SEC) and No. 10 Florida State (10-1, 7-1 ACC) has almost become like a national championship semi-final provided some teams lose. After Miami (6-5, 4-3 ACC) self-imposed another bowl ban this week, Duke (6-5, 3-4 ACC) still needs a win to improve their bowl position. We gave that game an extended look with a weekend spotlight. Virginia Tech (5-6, 3-4 ACC) takes on Virginia (4-7, 2-5 ACC) with a chance to go to their sixth consecutive bowl. The Hokies lead the ACC in sacks with almost three a game. Georgia Tech (6-5, 5-3 ACC) heads to No. 3 Georgia (10-1, 7-1 SEC). The Yellow Jackets have the best run offense in the ACC and is third nationally with 324 yards a game. Georgia ranks in the middle of all teams nationally with over 150 rushing yards allowed per game. No. 11 Clemson (10-1, 7-1 ACC) has BCS at-large hopes on the line when they host rival No. 12 South Carolina (9-2, 6-2 SEC). The Tigers haven't dropped a game at home since losing to the Gamecocks in 2010. NC State (6-5, 3-4 ACC) looks to rebound after a 62-48 loss to Clemson last week as they take on Boston College (2-9, 1-6 ACC). The Wolfpack has the nations 16th best passing offense as they average over 300 yards a game. North Carolina (7-4, 4-3 ACC) looks to have an eight win season for the first time since 2010 as they take on Maryland (4-7, 2-5 ACC). Despite offensive woes, Maryland has the second best pass defense in the ACC. They give up less than 200 yards passing a game. In other non-conference action, Wake Forest (5-6, 3-5 ACC) hosts Vanderbilt (7-4, 5-3 SEC) as the Demon Deacons look to go to consecutive bowls for the first time since 2007-08. JustinKane Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:160427 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=160420&PortalID=3&TabID=319 http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/160420/Big_East_Week_13_Preview.aspx The Big East picture is starting to clear up, but anything can happen in the closing weeks of the year. JustinKane Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:160420