Dawgs president: replacing coach was tough decision – but has worked out Gene Marrano February 20, 2018 1 min 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. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Convention favored over primary by committee and analystNext: Man charged again with removing tarps on Confederate statues Related Stories 1 min read Maynard Keller steps up to challenge long term incumbent Rasoul for Delegate Gene Marrano October 30, 2025 2 min read Why is Liz Kitley back at Virginia Tech? Coach Duffy clarifies WNBA star’s new role Ian Price October 30, 2025 4 min read Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by double digits; Jones now trails Miyares Clark Palmer October 30, 2025