“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 MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025