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 2 minutes read AAA Mid-Atlantic issues driver warnings ahead of Winter Storm Fern Web Staff January 23, 2026 0 1 minute read Gov. Spanberger declares State of Emergency ahead of winter weather Clark Palmer January 22, 2026 0 3 minutes read Winter storm likely this weekend: Southwest Virginia braces for snow, sleet and ice Ian Price January 22, 2026 0