Dawgs president: replacing coach was tough decision – but has worked out Gene Marrano February 20, 2018 1 minute read The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are riding a 7-game winning streak – they are also one game away from the .500 mark at 18-19 – and there’s no doubt they have played better since Sam Ftorek was replaced as the head coach. Share: Post navigation Previous: Convention favored over primary by committee and analystNext: Man charged again with removing tarps on Confederate statues Related Stories RAM House invites Roanokers to join the Star City Challenge Gene Marrano March 30, 2026 0 The wage gap: in Virginia for every dollar a man earns, women are paid 74 cents. Gene Marrano March 30, 2026 0 Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0