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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2008
Page
9
Marshall head coach Mark Snyder praised quarterback Mark Cann for his poise and ability to focus on the next play as he was named starter for the Herd season opener against Illinois State. Cann will run Marshall's offense and manage the game plan as the opener approaches.
College football action opens this week with Carson-Newman visiting Concord for a 7 p.m. kickoff. The schedule lists a full slate of high school games Friday and college matches Saturday across multiple venues and times.
Virginia head coach Al Groh plans to move forward with a starter before 3:31 p.m. Saturday as he weighs Q B options in Charlottesville. Senior Scott Deke and sophomores Marc Verica and Peter Lalich compete for the role.
Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer announced senior Sean Glennon will start at quarterback when the Hokies open the season against East Carolina. Beamer also said sophomore Tyrod Taylor will be redshirted, granting him three more years of eligibility at Tech.
The Appalachian League season ended early as Bluefield Orioles and Princeton Rays were washed out Tuesday night. Bluefield finished third in the East with 29 36 while Princeton placed fourth at 24 38. Pulaski and Elizabethton advance to a best of 3 championship starting tonight and tied the season series 3 3.
Former Virginia Tech running back Brandon Ore moved to Division I West Liberty for his senior year after his dismissal by Hokies coach Frank Beamer in March. His cousin Darren Banks, a West Liberty cornerback, together with Ore, awaits official transcripts and eligibility confirmation this week.
Richlands High School will host a dedication service Thursday at 6 30 p.m. for the renovated EMATS Field at Ernie Hicks Stadium. The upgrades include a new turf field scoreboard and fieldhouse adding modern facilities for community events.
Former Virginia guard Sean Singletary is traded to Phoenix from Houston Monday night. Suns GM Steve Kerr cites his instincts and ball pressure as key fits for runing the team. Singletary was originally drafted by Sacramento and sent to Houston. Ana Ivanovic, No. 1 seed, avoids upset at the U.S. Open by rallying past Vera Dushevina 6-1 4-6 6-4.
The LPGA will require English speaking ability from 2009 with two year members facing suspension if they fail an oral exam. The measure applies to all new players immediately. The tour lists 121 international players from 26 countries including 45 from South Korea. Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer complains about inexperience as the Hokies face East Carolina, opening Saturday.
Graham High School readies for Friday night at Mitchell Stadium in a big cross town rivalry game against Bluefield. Coach Doug Marrs calls it a rare national level crowd, with senior Casey Barreras stressing Graham pride. Rain dampens practice but intensity remains high as veterans guide newcomers.
AP Sports Writer John Baby notes Stewart faces pressure after being named full time West Virginia coach. The story details his need to avoid overcoaching himself and manage expectations as he prepares for his first game with the Mountaineers.
Zach Boyd, 6 foot 2 and 230 pounds, leads Concord University Mountain Lions punting. A former soccer player turned football specialist, he aims to build on a 2007 WV Conference top punter stats while using nine years of training from high school through college to fuel his final season.
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