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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 2001
Page
7
Tazewell game omitted. The Tazewell/Carroll County football game was reported on Friday night by writer Larry Hypes. The game story was omitted from the paper by mistake. Tazewell beat CC, 24-21.
Virginia fell to Maryland 41-21 as Bryson Spinner scrambled for yards in Saturday’s ACC clash. The Cavaliers battled but could not overcome the push from the Terrapins, yielding a decisive defeat.
No. 8 Virginia Tech toppled West Virginia 35-0 in cloudy conditions at Mountaineer Field. WVU, now 2-3, suffered its first home shutout since 1995 as Tech piled up 412 total yards and held WVU to 173. Grant Noel led WVU with 171 passing yards but two late interceptions spoiled the threat. Tech’s defense stifled the run, while Andre Davis provided a major kick game threat.
Garnet Edwards of Havace, West Virginia, joins WVU Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2001 alongside Paul Bischoff and others. Former WVU track coach Stan Romanoski lauds Edwards for his character and willingness to help, as Edwards is introduced outside Mountaineer Field amid a brisk morning crowd.
Graham G-Men dominated Patrick Henry as Jermaine Myers was held to 74 yards rushing and a 65-yard scoring pass by PHHS, while Graham sacked the Patriots repeatedly. QB H T Matthews led a fast no-huddle drive for a first score, with Reed Oakes and Ahmad Bradshaw boosting the offense.
Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer remained calm after a hard fought win at West Virginia. He praised his players for their effort and balance on offense amid a tense hostile environment, noting the team’s steady work and the satisfying result. Andre Davis, who had returned a punt for a score last week, did not score this time.
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