Antone Exum News

The only thing that would even hint that Virginia Tech running back Trey Edmunds underwent surgery for a broken right tibia last December is a sleeve on his right calf, and even that's understated.

Andy Bitter is the Virginia Tech football beat writer for the Roanoke Times. Andy began covering the Hokies in October 2011 after spending three years covering Auburn for the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer.

For years, the Virginia Tech football team's secondary has been outstanding. Players there such as Kyle Fuller, Brandon Flowers, and Macho Harris have gone on to be players in the NFL, and Flowers has been one of the best corners in the league.

Andy Bitter is the Virginia Tech football beat writer for the Roanoke Times. Andy began covering the Hokies in October 2011 after spending three years covering Auburn for the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer.

Bobby Vardaro defends against Virginia Tech's Antone Exum last November at Alumni Stadium.

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