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Virginia Tech Football: PFF Grades For Every Hokies Player on Defense Against Miami

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2 years ago

September 28, 2024

Virginia Tech Football: PFF Grades For Every Hokies Player on Defense Against Miami

Virginia Tech was faced with a big challenge on defense this past week, facing off against Miami, arguably one of the best offenses in the nation.

There were some last-second fireworks, but Virginia Tech unfortunately could not pull away.

The defense though, showed promise in some moments, as Miami only punted twice. There’s pros and cons to that as well, Miami scored on over 54% of those drives, and out of all of the scoring drives all but one were touchdowns.

There were also some good individual performances as well, granted some performances which are tainted by the result, but still good overall. Aeneas Peebles, Antwaun Powell-Ryland, and Caleb Woodson all had sacks. Kaleb Spencer and Mose Phillips both came up with interceptions, and both returned them quite a ways. Dorian Strong also had some significant impact, helping both Phillips and Spencer on their interceptions.

So how did Virginia Tech defensive players grade out on PFF (Pro Football Focus)? Here are the grades for each defensive player with their snap count in parentheses.

1. DT Aeneas Peebles- 82.9 (44)

2. SS Kaleb Spencer- 73.2 (27)

3. DT Kelvin Gilliam- 69.5 (33)

4. LB Caleb Woodson- 67.4 (44)

5. SS Quintin Reddish- 66.9 (32)

6. S Mose Phillips- 65.6 (55)

7. DE Jason Abbey- 65.4 (8)

8. DT Wilfried Pene- 63.8 (39)

9. CB Dante Lovett- 63.2 (26)

10. DT Josh Fuga- 60.6 (30)

11. LB Sam Brumfield- 60.2 (43)

11. Mansoor Delane- 60.2 (71)

13. RE Malachi Madison- 59.1 (2)

14. CB Dorian Strong- 58.2 (72)

15. DE Aycen Stevens- 57.0 (11)

16. S Jaylen Jones- 56.3 (42)

17. DE Antwaun Powell-Ryland- 56.2 (39)

18. DE Keyshawn Burgos- 55.7 (42)

19. DE Cole Nelson- 52.8 (46)

20. C.J. McCray- 48.8 (2)

21. S Keonta Jenkins- 46.7 (40)

22. LB Jaden Keller- 46.0 (37)

23. LB Keli Lawson- 38.2 (29)

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Virginia’s Spanberger Approves Workplace Heat Safety Standards

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April 14, 2026

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Virginia’s Spanberger Approves Workplace Heat Safety Standards

Virginia will join a growing list of states with workplace heat safety standards that private-sector employers must follow under legislation approved by Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D).

The bill (SB 288) tasks the state’s Safety and Health Codes Board with creating standards for indoor and outdoor workplaces no later than May 1, 2028, adding Virginia to a handful of states that have dictated heat safety protocols in the absence of a federal standard.

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration continued work on developing a national heat safety rule in 2025, but President Donald Trump’s deregulatory goals are likely to yield a more employer-friendly standard than those passed in Democratic-majority states.

Virginia employers will be required to provide water, access to shade, rest periods, acclimatization, and training for working in heat. High-heat procedures would take effect at a temperature threshold to be determined by the board in its rulemaking.

Deciding on an appropriate temperature threshold to trigger protections has been a notable challenge, both in state proposals and OSHA’s federal regulatory efforts.

California, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington state have mandated workplace heat safety standards, while Colorado has imposed a standard specific to agriculture workers.

Virginia regulators previously considered a workplace heat safety proposal but halted the rulemaking process in late 2021, with some board members citing concerns it would conflict or be redundant with the federal regulation that they thought at the time would be implemented soon.

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Bill signing aims to bolster horse racing industry in West Virginia

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April 13, 2026

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Bill signing aims to bolster horse racing industry in West Virginia

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey signaled support for the horse racing industry in West Virginia through a bill signing Monday.

Senate Bill 1060 updates laws to include certified thoroughbred horses and raises a funding cap for restricted races from $1 million to $2 million.

The measure allows horses that have lived in West Virginia for six months to compete for larger purses. State leaders are hopeful the move will incentivize out-of-state horse owners to relocate to West Virginia.

In addition, the bill would allow licensed racing associations to transmit broadcasts of races with a portion of wagers going toward the West Virginia Thoroughbred Development Fund.

Changes will go into effect on June 7.

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Currently, horse races are held in West Virginia’s panhandles, at the Mountaineer Racetrack and Resort in New Cumberland and the Hollywood Casino in Charles Town.

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Virginia Beach police investigate teen brawl at Nova Adventure Park

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2 days ago

April 13, 2026

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Virginia Beach police investigate teen brawl at Nova Adventure Park

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach police are investigating after a large crowd of teens were fighting Saturday evening at Nova Adventure Park.

A Virginia Beach police officer was in the 2000 block of Lynnhaven Parkway at approximately 9:35 p.m. when a large group of teens started fighting. Additional officers arrived and the teenagers disbursed.

Police said at least one victim involved suffered an injury that was not life-threatening.

The incident is under active investigation.

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