“D Tapp” comes home to Blacksburg Gene Marrano May 18, 2020 1 minute read 3 years after he left the NFL former Virginia Tech defensive end Darryl Tapp is back in Blacksburg as the Hokies co-defensive line coach under new coordinator Justin Hamilton: Share: Post navigation Previous: Police chase begins in NC, ends in Rocky MountNext: City of Roanoke promotes online resources Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026