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Virginia Tech football: Hokies ranked higher than expected in ESPN’s preseason FPI
This is a massive year for Virginia Tech head football coach Brent Pry. Pry is entering his fourth season with the Hokies and has a disappointing 16-21 record. Expectations were high for the Hokies last season, but Tech finished 6-6 in the regular season and lost in a bowl game.
A lot has happened this offseason. Pry fired defensive coordinator Chris Marve. Offensive coordinator Tyler Bowen waited until February to bolt to Ohio State to become the defending national champions’ new offensive line coach.
Then, in April’s 2025 NFL Draft, several Hokies, including All-ACC performers Bhayshul Tuten, Jaylin Lane, Antwaun Powell-Ryland and Aeneas Peebles, were selected. That’s a lot of talent lost.
In addition to being active in the transfer portal, Pry needed two new coordinators. He shocked everyone with both hires — and not in a bad way. To replace Marve, Pry hired Sam Siefkes away from the NFL. Siefkes came highly recommended from several NFL head coaches, and the early signs are encouraging.
To replace Bowen, Pry hired veteran offensive coordinator and former Tulsa head coach Phillip Montgomery. Montgomery has a track record of working with excellent quarterbacks and putting up points. So, you could say that VT upgraded both coordinator positions.
Pry needs to win this year. And the Virginia Tech fan base doesn’t have high expectations after last season’s disappointments. However, ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) thinks the Hokies are going to be pretty good, picking them fourth in its ACC preseason rankings.
I believe most Hokie fans would find this encouraging.
Preparation for the new season kicks off early next month when fall camp begins. The Hokies open the season in Atlanta against Shane Beamer and South Carolina.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Four new trollies will join the VB Wave Trolley fleet beginning May 10, when Virginia Beach Wave Trolley will resume its seasonal service along the oceanfront.
Trolley season lasts through September 25-27 for the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival.
A total of 14 new trollies will be part of the fleet this year, gradually replacing the older versions. The 29-foot trolley replica buses seat 29 people and feature wooden seats, with “sky-blue and sand-colored brown exterior,” according to Hampton Roads Transit (HRTS). Last year, 281,507 riders used the trolley system.
“This year marks the 42nd season of the VB Wave trolley, and these new trollies will provide a comfortable, safe, and efficient ride for visitors and locals alike,” William E. Harrell said. He is the president and CEO of HRT. “As part of our partnership with the city of Virginia Beach, the VB Wave makes it easy for everyone to visit attractions and explore the Oceanfront and beyond without the hassles of parking or the high cost of gas,” Harrell said.
The following routes will operate May 10 through Sept. 27 for the Neptune Festival:
Route 30 is the Atlantic Avenue Trolley, running along the Oceanfront between JT’s Grommet Island Park to Fortieth Street. This service operates daily from 8 a.m.- 2 a.m.
Route 31 is the aquarium and campground trolley along General Booth Boulevard. It runs daily from 9:30 a.m.-11:10 p.m. through Labor Day and again on Fridays through Sundays from Sept. 11 through Sept. 27. Route 31 also extends to Atlantic Avenue and 18th Street.
Route 35 is the Bayfront Bus, providing service between Parks Avenue and 19th Street and Shore Drive and Pleasure House Road, enabling customers to visit Chesapeake Bay beaches, First Landing State Park, and Bayfront restaurants. It operates daily from 8 a.m.-12:30 a.m. through Labor Day and then Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only from Sept. 11 through the Sept. 27 festival
The VB Wave trolley connects to HRT bus lines, Routes 20 and 960, with access to the Newtown Road Light Rail Station and the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center.
Fares are $2 one way or $4.50 for an all-day pass. Kids 17 and under ride free with a paying adult. Riders can pay for tickets using HRT’s GoMobile app and a credit card. Riders can create and manage multiple virtual cards and reload value for easy group boarding, and need to have a unique scannable virtual card for boarding. Children are not required to scan a virtual card or pay fare when boarding with an adult.
Customers can also tap to pay using credit and debit cards. KOA Campground, Virginia Gift Shop, nine Sunsations locations, and Ocean Wave Gift Shop sell tickets. Riders can also pay with exact change cash onboard the trolley.
In addition, HRT is introducing a new route in Virginia Beach beginning May 10. The new Route 981 will connect the Amazon Fulfillment Center (ORF 4) at 1795 Dam Neck Road with the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center.
Route 33 service is being restored to Atlantic Avenue and 68th Street 365 days a year to support the oceanfront hospitality industry.
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