Men's Basketball ACCtion: Sunday, November 16 Nov 17, 2008
(AP) - Sylven Landesberg scored 28 points to break Virginia's freshman-debut scoring record and Jeff Jones hit two late 3-pointers to lift the Cavaliers in a 107-97 victory against Virginia Military Institute. Landesberg eclipsed Jeff Lamp's record of 24 points in a freshman debut, set 31 years ago, and had 8 assists and 8 rebounds for the Cavaliers in their season opener. (Theacc.com)
Thabeet, UConn tower over Western Carolina Nov 15, 2008
VMI 111, Kentucky 103 - Virginia Military Institute handed the host Wildcats an early-season stunner as Travis Holmes led six Kewdets in double-digits with 30 points. Unranked Kentucky plays No. 1 North Carolina next week. (Boston Globe)
VMI deals Kentucky another early-season stunner Nov 15, 2008
Virginia Military Institute's Travis Holmes celebrates at the end of the 111-103 upset of Kentucky at Rupp Arena ... "They whipped us," Gillispie said of the Wildcats' 111-103 stunner to Virginia Military Institute Friday night. (USA Today -- Sports)
VMI stuns Kentucky Nov 15, 2008
Virginia Military Institute handed the Wildcats an early-season stunner for the second straight year with a 111-103 victory Friday night at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. The upset came just over a year after Gardner-Webb's 84-68 victory over the Wildcats in Billy Gillispie's second game as coach. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bearcats reclaim Keg of Nails Nov 15, 2008
" Cincinnati (8-2, 4-1) claimed the Keg of Nails with the win, as well as first place in the Big East Conference. Meanwhile the loss dropped Louisville (5-5, 1-4), which was 5-2 after its upset of 14th-ranked South Florida on Oct. 25, into the Big East basement along with Syracuse. "Penalties hurt us, miscues here and there, it wasn't anything behind the scenes it was all out front," said UofL quarterback Hunter Cantwell, who completed 19 of 35 passes for 204 yards with one touchdown and one... (InsideTheVille.com)
Kentucky upset by VMI Nov 15, 2008
Virginia Military Institute handed the Wildcats an early-season stunner for the second straight year with a 111-103 victory Friday night at Rupp Arena. Travis Holmes led six Kewdets in double-digits with 30 points. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cats open season with fast-paced VMI Nov 15, 2008
Virginia Military Institute is known as one of the most disciplined, no frills military-style higher education outfits in the United States. How then, you might ask, does that same program employ arguably the most shot-happy, no-holds-barred styles of basketball. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kentucky's roster overloaded Nov 14, 2008
A whopping 20 players are listed on Kentucky's roster for the opener against Virginia Military Institute, although the second-year coach points out probably only about 17 - still a lot - will be active for the game. "I always want one more,'' Gillispie said. "If you've got 10, you want 11. (MSNBC -- Sports)
UCLA inks four-man class Nov 13, 2008
Kentucky opens its season Friday when it hosts Virginia Military Institute. Oklahoma Signs Top-35 Power Forward. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
1 comment Nov 12, 2008
" -- A hoarse Vice President Dick Cheney, addressing students and faculty of Virginia Military Institute over the weekend. During the 42-minute flight to the campus, Mr. Cheney's White House physician, Dr. Lewis A. Hoffman, was seen opening several cases of medical supplies. FAIR, AT LEAST It could not be confirmed whether Vice President Dick Cheney couldn't help but chuckle when, at the campus entrance to the Virginia Military Institute, a lone man welcomed him with the politely worded sign:... (Human Events Online)
Swimming And Diving Sweeps Johns Hopkins, St. Francis (Pa.), VMI Nov 9, 2008
The Greyhound men defeated Johns Hopkins, 246-112, and Virginia Military Institute, 304-51, while the women topped Johns Hopkins, 216-148, St. Francis (Pa. 266-98, and Vriginia Military Institute, 315-20. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Vice President's Remarks Nov 9, 2008
Secretary Jack Marsh, distinguished guests, members of the Corps, thank you for the warm welcome to the Virginia Military Institute. In all my visits to this campus I've never been more impressed than I am this morning. (White House News Releases)
Swimming And Diving Teams Lead After First Session Of Thomas Murphy Invitational Nov 8, 2008
84-23, and Virginia Military Institute, 94-7. Loyola's men's team sits ahead of Johns Hopkins, 83-21, and Virginia Military Institute, 90-14. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Cats pull away from scrappy Ouachita Nov 8, 2008
Now complete, UK tips off its regular season Friday, Nov. 14 against high-flying Virginia Military Institute. Matt May is the basketball beat reporter for The Cats' Pause. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Read An Excerpt Nov 6, 2008
Mark had been an army lieutenant and had a degree in physics from the Virginia Military Institute. He thought Donnah would like Mark and offered to fix them up. (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
Kamauff, Torres Named MAAC Swimmers Of The Week Nov 5, 2008
The Greyhounds host men's and women's teams from Johns Hopkins and Virginia Military Institute and the women's team from St. Francis (Pa. . (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Loyola Swimming and Diving Sweeps Georgetown, Lafayette and Seton Hall Nov 2, 2008
The Greyhounds host the men from Johns Hopkins and Virginia Military Institute and the St. Francis (Pa. women, beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Marshall Tops Wheeling Jesuit, 87-58 Nov 2, 2008
" While this was the only exhibition game open the public and media, Marshall will get a visit next Saturday from an old foe from the days in the Southern Confernce. "We will scrimmage VMI (Virginia Military Institute) next Saturday. We'll play them once in the morning, then in the afternoon again with officials but it has to be closed due to NCAA rules about scrimmaging a Division I team. (Goherd.com)
18th annual Service Academy Night Oct 31, 2008
Maritime Academy, Marine Maritime Academy, Navy ROTC, Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Norwich University, the Citadel, Valley Forge Military Academy, Virginia Military Institute and the New York State Maritime Academy. For information, contact Capt. Ed Bryant, USCGR (Retired) at 978-356-5453 or captecb29@aol. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Exceeding Expectations Oct 26, 2008
By the time his senior year came around, Gerald had narrowed his choices to Texas Christian, Virginia Military Institute and Yale. During his senior year, Gerald visited New Haven. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
John Burton Spaulding (1) Oct 23, 2008
He went on to the Virginia Military Institute but after several months decided that it was not a good fit. He was not about to wear a coat and tie to dinner every night. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Richmond Beats VMI 56-16 Oct 17, 2008
(AP)Justin Rogers returned two fumbles for touchdowns and Josh Vaughan had two scores to lead Richmond in a 56-16 win against Virginia Military Institute on Saturday. Vaughan rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries, and Tyler Kirchoff also scored twice with 24 rushing yards on four carries for the Spiders (4-2). (Richmond Sports -- Rivals.com)
Army impressive in win Oct 6, 2008
"It felt good to get in the end zone again," said Mooney, who last scored on a 9-yard run against Virginia Military Institute two years ago. "Id love to do this every game. After the first touchdown I was just like, 'Let's do it again.' I just felt good and wanted to run the ball more.". (ArmySports.com)
Wave can't contain all of Army's options Oct 5, 2008
Mooney, a two-year letterman for the Black Knights who earned his first start this year, ran for 187 yards and scored four touchdowns -- his first since his sophomore year, when he took his only carry 9 yards in against Virginia Military Institute. Mooney had runs of 35, 47, and 55 yards, which were all longer than Tulane's previous longest run allowed this season, a 34-yard run on a fake punt. (Nola.com -- Sports)
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Reid was head coach at the Virginia Military Institute before joining the Dolphins in January. He had a 3-19 record in two years trying to rebuild VMI's program. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Baseball's 2008 Signing Class Ranked Seventh Nationally Sep 24, 2008
U.C. Riverside, Connecticut, Baylor, Mississippi St., Houston, Nevada, Northern Illinois, Santa Clara, Ball St., Manhattan, Siena, Virginia Military Institute, Villanova, San Francisco, Stetson, Maine, Cal Poly SLO, Florida International, Michigan, Tulane, Ohio St., Illinois, Memphis, New Orleans, Nebraska, Creighton, Oral Roberts, Nevada-Las Vegas, Richmond, Rutgers, Florida Atlantic, New Mexico, Lamar, Louisiana-Lafayette, N.C. Charlotte, South Alabama, College of Charleston, West Virginia,... (Hurricanesports.com)
WVU Football: Stewart's new contract has some livid, surprised (Today) Sep 23, 2008
" The contract was announced after West Virginia lost at East Carolina, 24-3, and before Thursday, when the Mountaineers fell in overtime at Colorado, 17-14, in a game where ESPN announcers referred to "mass confusion" on the visitors' sideline. "They're furious," a university donor, who also requested anonymity, said of acquaintances on the Board of Governors and other top donors. Under the contract, which contains a records and materials clause first installed in Carey's new contract in... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Wilson shines in Pirates’ loss Sep 22, 2008
Greg Palmer came up with five tackles for the Chowan Hawks in Saturday s 69-20 loss to Virginia Military Institute. The former Northside High School standout has 13 tackles in four games. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Riggins carries William & Mary past VMI 52-17 Sep 14, 2008
- Terrence Riggins rushed for a career-high 180 yards on 15 carries and Jonathan Grimes rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns to lead William to a 52-17 victory over Virginia Military Institute on Saturday night. Jake Phillips was 13 of 18 for 172 yards and three touchdowns for the Tribe (1-1), who had 570 yards of offense, including 398 on the ground. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Stewart signs six-year deal with West Virginia Sep 13, 2008
He is 10-26 in his career as a head coach, which includes a stint with Virginia Military Institute from 1994-1996. He has been coaching football in different capacities since 1977. (FOX23.com, OK)
Virginia Tech scientists, students conduct research at Coles Hill Sep 11, 2008
From left are Dr. Robert J. Bodnar, a distinguished professor in the Department of Geosciences at Virginia Tech; Dr. Thomas J. Burbey, an associate professor of hydrogeosciences at Virginia Tech; Virginia Uranium chief geologist Joe Aylor; Virginia Tech graduate student J.P. Gannon ; Virginia Uranium vice president of operations Mick Mastilovic; Dr. James S. Beard, curator of earth sciences for the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville; and Dr. Marilyn Maisano, a professor at... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
White has record day in victory Aug 31, 2008
"As I tried to say way back when nobody believed me ... if you put nine people in the box, we're going to throw the football," Stewart said after his first victory -- second if you count his Fiesta Bowl interim duty -- since coaching Virginia Military Institute a dozen years ago. "That's the only thing I know to do. I'm not that smart.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ol' country boy Stewart is ready to take over helm Aug 29, 2008
"I'm very blessed to get this opportunity," Stewart said before his first official game since his Virginia Military Institute lost at the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 26-14, Nov. 23, 1996, in Boone, N.C. "To be a [Division] I-A coach, you've got to have started somewhere else, I believe. And VMI, let me tell you from the heart, it made me a better man and a better coach.". Do-overs don't come often to 56-year-old men with folksy humor and a resume that covers the width of the United States... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Wedding announcement: Nastassja Rae Thompson and Clinton Taylor Thompson Aug 14, 2008
He is a graduate of Gordon Lee Memorial High School, and of Virginia Military Institute with a bachelor s degree in history. He is a first lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Three Stony Brook Football Games to Be Televised Live in 2008 Aug 9, 2008
Stony Brook, N.Y. - Three of Stony Brook University's football games will be televised live in 2008, including the annual contest for bragging rights on Long Island between Stony Brook and Hofstra as well as games against the University of Maine and the Virginia Military Institute. The combination of the three games will bring Stony Brook football to sports fans all along the East Coast, from Maine to South Carolina. (Goseawolves.org)
West Virginia AD will speak with White about race comments Jul 31, 2008
Shortly after Bill Stewart was hired in January as head football coach to replace Rich Rodriguez, an incident from Stewart's days as coach at Virginia Military Institute re-emerged. Kelly Cook, then a player at VMI, said Stewart used a racial epithet when scolding him during a 1996 practice. (USA Today -- Sports)
Herald school notes Jul 26, 2008
Jessica Rende of Huntersville has been named to the second semester dean's list at The Virginia Military Institute. To be eligible, a cadet must have a term grade point average of at least 3. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Conferences: Big East is No. 1 Jul 26, 2008
Virginia Military Institute. Big Ten Average ranking: 69 11. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Outside the Top 50 Jul 22, 2008
Virginia Military Institute, Big South 296 ... Virginia Military Institute. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Sex Discrimination and Equal Protec... Jul 19, 2008
In United States v. Virginia, 518 U.S. 515 (1996), the Supreme Court declared Virginia Military Institute s single-sex education policy unconstitutional. Although the Court of Appeals had given Virginia the option to establish a parallel institution for women, the Supreme Court rejected the state s attempt in the form of the Virginia Women s Institute for Leadership (VWIL) as insufficient. (Suite101.com)
America's Only Five Star Generals Jul 16, 2008
He graduated with honors form the Virginia Military Institute and in World War I he worked closely under General John Pershing and eventually became his Aide-de-Camp. In 1939 on the day Germany invaded Poland to begin World War II he was promoted to Major General. (Suite101.com)
Late math teacher, coach honored Jul 16, 2008
And Bridgeport was just the beginning for the celebrated coach, who went on to lead winning teams at Manhattan College, Virginia Military Institute, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Morris Harvey College, now the University of Charleston. Last week, the late Daher was inducted into the Bridgeport Sports and Community Hall of Fame by high-school alumni whose lives he touched between 1935 and 1939. (King of Prussia Courier, PA)
Division I FCS ADA Announces 2008-09 Officers and Executive Committee Jul 13, 2008
The following directors of athletics were elected to serve on the Executive Committee Jeff Bourne, James Madison University; Charlie Cobb, Appalachian State University; Robert Hill, Stephen F. Austin State University; Brian Hutchinson, Morehead State University; Charlene Johnson, South Carolina State University; Greg LaFleur, Southern University; Patrick Lyons, Iona College; Bruce McCutcheon, Lafayette College; Dianne Murphy, Columbia University; Division I FCS ADA Past President Jim Murphy;... (Nacda.com)
Military briefs Jul 6, 2008
Graduate: Army Cadet Brittney L. Patton is one of 267 cadets who attended the 2008 George C. Marshall Foundation Awards Seminar at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va. She is the daughter of John M. and Sandi L. Patton, of Spring. (Conroe Courier, TX)
1851 gun used in Civil War returns to Arkansas Jul 4, 2008
Four guns were sent to the Virginia Military Institute, four were sent to the Georgia Military Institute and two were sent to Arkansas' school. Only seven guns survive. (Albany Times Union)
Reaffirm our belief in the bill of rights Jul 4, 2008
Even a the strong City Manager Robert Bobb managed to bring a trailered Mercedes from Virginia, as well as George Musgrove, Musgrove's daughter plus the son of a fellow Virginia Military Institute trustee and others. Last but not least, the ongoing multi-million dollar expense of the insiders Raiders deal, compliments of Perata and DeLaFuente. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Best Bests for June 26-July 2 Jul 3, 2008
Virginia Military Institute, off Letcher Ave. 5 p.m. to dusk today, 6 a.m. to dusk Friday, 6 a.m. to dusk Saturday. Free admission with charge for tethered and piloted balloon rides. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Brewers' Roberts plates five in pro debut Jul 2, 2008
" Roberts became the second Virginia Military Institute player to be drafted by the Brewers after Michael Bowman went in the ninth round. "It's kind of been a whirlwind. It's probably like that for everyone," Roberts said. "It's been a lot different. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
ODU Adds Three Games To 2009 Football Slate Jul 1, 2008
Two of the additional games will be on the road as the Monarchs will travel to Savannah State on Oct. 24 and to Virginia Military Institute on Nov. 21. ODU will host North Carolina Central University for homecoming on Oct. 3 at Foreman Field. (Odusports.com)
JM grad's 'suicide' is murder case now Local mom speaks out about daughter's death Jun 29, 2008
Hollar, a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and a member of the Virginia National Guard, is scheduled for a three-day jury trial starting Oct. 21, said prosecutor Michael Feinmel. He said the trial was originally set to take place earlier this month, but was continued at Hollar's request. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
* Role of religion questioned in US military Jun 26, 2008
The midshipmen and the ACLU assert that the practice is unconstitutional, based in large part on a 2004 appellate court ruling against a similar prayer at the Virginia Military Institute. The civil liberties group has threatened legal action if the policy is not changed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Scene and Herd: A writer, advocate, and friend Jun 19, 2008
She met her husband, Jim Wood, a graduate of Virginia Military Institute (VMI), when he was stationed at the Naval Air Station outside Kansas City. The Woods married in 1961 and after a year in Kansas City moved to the nation s capital, Jim s hometown. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Blazers see gritty side of Taylor in workout Jun 11, 2008
Playing with Dove, Louisville center David Padgett, Tennessee guard JaJuan Smith, Arkansas forward Darian Townes and Virginia Military Institute guard Reggie Williams, Taylor showed intensity on defense and the shooting stroke that made him 12th on the Ducks' all-time scoring list. NBA scouts have no qualms with Taylor's shooting, defensive ability or athleticism -- his 41-inch vertical jump is among the best of the draft-worthy players, an inch better than Memphis' Derrick Rose -- but they need... (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Blazers' predraft workouts Jun 11, 2008
Reggie Williams Vitals: 6-foot-6, 195 pounds, guard/forward, Virginia Military Institute. Notable: A prolific offensive performer, Williams led the nation in scoring as a senior (27. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Barfield among batch of A's inked draftees Jun 11, 2008
The other players signed were David Thomas (14th round, Catawba College), third baseman Rodney Rutherford (20th, Columbus State), right-hander Mathieu Leblanc-Poirier (21st, Ahuntsic College), lefty Trey Barham (25th, Virginia Military Institute), righty Ryan Doolittle (26th, Cumberland County College), second baseman Kevin Jernigan (30th, South Alabama), righty Mickey Storey (31st, Florida Atlantic) and righty Shawn Haviland (33rd, Harvard). is a national writer for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Complete List of Oakland A's 2008 Draft Picks Jun 8, 2008
1 , 2B Jr. Univ. of / Altamont Springs, FL 2 , RHP Jr. Univ. of / Oakland, CA 3 Petey Paramore, C Jr. / Allen, TX 4 Anthony Capra, LHP Jr. / Arvada, CO 5 Jason Christian, SS Jr. Univ. of / Loveland, OH 6 , OF JC Col. of the Canyons / Palmdale, CA 7 , RHP Jr. / Moorpark, CA 8 , OF JC San Jacinto Col. / Spring, TX 9 Mitchell LeVier, C JC Fullerton Col / Whittier, CA 10 , OF HS Terry HS / Terry, MS 11 Christopher Berroa, OF JC Chipola JC / Camden, NJ 12 Zachary Elgie, 1B HS Minot HS / Minot, ND 13... (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
2008 Oakland A's Draft, Day Two: Live Blog Jun 7, 2008
11:45am In rounds 24 and 25, the A's took right-hander Kenny Smalley of Delta State University and left-hander pitcher Trey Barham of the Virginia Military Institute. Smalley had a 3. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Men's basketball team hires new assistant coach Jun 2, 2008
Preston played college basketball at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), where he amassed 1,146 career points, which ranks 19th all-time at VMI. He then played four years of professional basketball in Europe before moving on to a coaching career. Previous article: More stories from The Daily Collegian Online. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Former UF assistant named to PSU staff May 31, 2008
BlueWhiteIllustrated. com - Former UF assistant named to PSU staff. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
College grads: 'Welcome to life' May 30, 2008
secretary of Defense, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington: "If, in the 21st century, America is to continue to be a force for good in the world for freedom, justice, the rule of law and the inherent value of each person; if America is to be, still, a beacon for all who are oppressed; if America is to exercise global leadership consistent with our better angels, then the most able young people must step forward and agree to serve their country with the same honor, and courage, and dignity... (Yahoo News)
Angels look to draft late-round gems May 30, 2008
Anton pitched two seasons for Virginia Military Institute before his involvement in an auto accident in December 2004 set him back two years. Scout John Gracio recommended and signed him after seeing him work out in Arizona. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Faux pas, boo-boos and blunders May 29, 2008
I wrongly reported that he was an alumnus of Virginia Military Institute. Not so. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Top 25 Tracker May 27, 2008
UNC Asheville: W 20-4 Virginia Military Institute: W 3-1 Winthrop: W 8-6 Liberty: L 13-1, W 9-2. 18. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Families learning to cope with deaths of loved ones May 26, 2008
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FCS High graduate is the lead singer of a popular contemporary Christian band May 24, 2008
John Rios, another of the FCHS crowd and the best man at Donehey's recent wedding, took a detour to Florida by way of Lexington and Virginia Military Institute. He lives in the Sunshine State now near his friends. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
