VIRGINIA TECH FOOTBALL NOTES Virginia Tech’s Jackson making strong impression at receiver DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times Aug 13, 2026 Aug 13, 2026 Updated 2 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Virginia Tech safeties coach Anthony Midget discusses how the early stages of training camp are unfolding. DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times kAmq{prz$q&#v — |2C=:@? y24<D@? 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