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Governor fires Virginia Tech Rector Rocovich, appoints Dominion Energy’s Edward Baine as replacement
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has removed Rector John Rocovich from Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors, citing misconduct in a letter sent Wednesday. On Thursday, she announced that Edward Baine, executive
Virginia Tech gained a commitment from Sam Faniel, a 6-foot-5, 215-pounder from Benedictine in Richmond who became the third tight end in the 2027 senior class to choose the Hokies. He’s rated a four-star prospect by Rivals who’s among the state’s top 10 players overall.
Virginia Tech will now face No. 1 national seed UCLA in an elimination game.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has removed John Rocovich from the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors and appointed former board member Edward “Ed” Baine to fill the remainder of his term through June
Phoenix Call hits a walk-off single to cap a three-run rally in the ninth as UCLA defeats Virginia Tech 6-5 in an elimination game in the NCAA regionals.
Virginia Tech baseball head coach John Szefc and shortstop Pete Daniel spoke to the media after Virginia Tech's 6-2 loss to Cal Poly.
In a letter dated May 27, Spanberger wrote that Rocovich’s conduct violated rules for Board appointees requiring them to act in accordance with the best interests of Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech football and Maryland have amended their future scheduling. The Hokies and Terrapins, per ESPN's Pete Thamel, will no longer play in 2027 and 2028. Per Thamel, Maryland will host Baylor in College Park in 2027,
Virginia Tech's defense faces a critical 2026 rebuild under returning coordinator Brent Pry.