Tech star DB opts out of 2020 season Gene Marrano July 30, 2020 1 min read Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley has opted out of this coming football season. In a video to ESPN, Farley says he has seen NFL players opt out and is uncomfortable playing this year during the coronavirus pandemic: Share: Continue Reading Previous: End of an era: long-time broadcaster Larry Dowdy signs offNext: Month of gunfire continues: man shot overnight in NW Roanoke Related Stories 2 min read Utility pole project to close lanes and detour traffic near Brandon and Franklin Ian Price May 12, 2025 1 min read Roanoke police investigate fatal shooting in Jamison Avenue parking lot Ian Price May 9, 2025 1 min read Bank of Botetourt celebrates opening at Melrose Plaza Gene Marrano May 9, 2025