“D Tapp” comes home to Blacksburg Gene Marrano May 18, 2020 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Police chase begins in NC, ends in Rocky MountNext: City of Roanoke promotes online resources Related Stories 2 min read Roanoke tourism hits record high, lowering resident tax burden Ian Price October 7, 2025 1 min read Latest Wason Center survey of likely voters shows statewide Democratic ticket still leads for Gov.-Lt. Gov.-AG Gene Marrano October 6, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Symphony Orchestra opens its new season with a Disco pops concert – and Beethoven’s outdoor musings Gene Marrano October 6, 2025