When James Johnson took over as Virginia Tech's men's basketball coach after last season, he looked at his roster with only eight scholarship players and still made the decision: he wants the Hokies to run.
The first-time head coach is confident he has the players to make it work, and his upbeat, positive approach has leaders like Erick Green and Jarell Eddie believing in it, too.
Johnson replaced Seth Greenberg, who was fired after nine seasons. Johnson was hired three weeks after he made a lateral move to coach at Clemson.
He says the running style plays to the Hokies' strengths of speed and athleticism. It's also what he played during his career, and what he's taught at several stops in 19 years as an assistant coach.
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Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:13 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:13:20 GMT
The WVU baseball team is in Oklahoma City right now doing what they can to help during the aftermath of the tornadoes. The road to Omaha starts in Oklahoma City. The Big 12 tournament is held at Chickasaw Bricktown
The WVU baseball team is in Oklahoma City right now doing what they can to help during the aftermath of the tornadoes.
Oklahoma City is hosting the Big 12 baseball tournament this year. The West Virginia University baseball team was too close for comfort to the deadly tornadoes' path.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:59:04 GMT
Oklahoma City is hosting the Big 12 baseball tournament this year. The West Virginia University baseball team was too close for comfort to the deadly tornadoes' path. "We're about 10 miles North of where
Oklahoma City is hosting the Big 12 baseball tournament this year. The West Virginia University baseball team was too close for comfort to the deadly tornadoes' path.
Chris McKinney didn't always dream about being a fighter, but once he was introduced to Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, that's all he's thought about.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:58:10 GMT
Chris McKinney didn't always dream about being a fighter, but once he was introduced to Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, that's all he's thought about. "I wrestled for a long time and then after high
Chris McKinney didn't always dream about being a fighter, but once he was introduced to Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, that's all he's thought about.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:36:59 GMT
Princeton Senior High School is home of the Tigers....and the most competitive senior powder puff team. "We haven't lost a game yet and we plan to keep it that way and go out with a bang," said senior Stephanie
Princeton Senior High School is home of the Tigers....and the most competitive senior powder puff team. "We haven't lost a game yet and we plan to keep it that way and go out with a bang," said senior Stephanie
Friday, May 10 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:54:20 GMT
If you Google Kelshawn Grant, you'll find football articles. If you youtube him, you'll find a 3 year old video of him playing basketball. Recently, this athlete added a new sport to his resume."He runs
Kelshawn Grant is a middle school track star that is putting up stats comparable to high school scores.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-05-08 22:17:30 GMT
This fall Samuel Ouedraogo will get to play basketball on a national stage. He was selected to play in a tournament for his native country Burkina Faso in Africa. "It's a blessing, a dream come true,"
This fall Samuel Ouedraogo will get to play basketball on a national stage. He was selected to play in a tournament for his native country Burkina Faso in Africa.