claim from the Washington Redskins, where he played from 2013-15.In 14 games for the Raiders last season, he set a single-season franchise record with 26 passes defensed to go along with career

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams had plenty of reasons to be disappointed while his team fell behind by 15 points at Michigan.There was also a lot time left.I didnt think we were playing hard, I didnt think we were playing tough. I understand the environment, I understand weve been gone nine days, I get all of that, Williams said. I thought over the last 30 minutes, there was more of a distinct brand of what we want to be about.Zach LeDay scored 15 of his 18 points in the second half, and the Hokies rallied to beat Michigan 73-70 on Wednesday night. Virginia Tech trailed 23-8 in the first half and 62-52 with 7:23 left in the second.Playing their fourth straight game away from home, the Hokies (6-1) were down 67-63 before a 3-pointer by Justin Bibbs started an 8-0 run. Seth Allen gave Virginia Tech the lead with a driving layup , then added a 3-pointer.Duncan Robinsons 3-pointer with 42 seconds left pulled Michigan (5-2) to within a point, and an offensive foul on Allen gave the Wolverines the ball back. But Michigan was out of timeouts, and Zak Irvin ended up trying a tough jumper from just inside the arc that missed.We were trying to isolate him, and they took him away a little bit, Wolverines coach John Beilein said. We know what to do when they take him away, and we didnt do it.After Bibbs made two free throws with 3.9 seconds left, Robinson had a chance to tie it, but his 3-pointer from the left wing missed.Michigan was in total control at the start, jumping out to a 17-4 lead and eventually going up by 15 on a 3-pointer by Derrick Walton. Virginia Tech was down 39-30 at halftime but opened the second half with a 9-2 run.I just came out in the second half and I wanted to be aggressive, LeDay said. In the first half, I was trying to feel it out, and Coach told me not to be like that, he told me to just be aggressive, go full throttle, and thats what I did.Irvin led Michigan with 23 points.BIG PICTUREVirginia Tech: The Hokies did their part in the ACC-Big Ten challenge, coming away with an upset win on the road. Virginia Tech had little trouble scoring after its slow start. Four players ended up in double figures.Michigan: The Wolverines have looked better on defense this season, but the second half of this game was a bit of a wake-up call. Virginia Tech shot 52 percent from the field on the night.FREE THROWSVirginia Tech took advantage of its foul shots, going 19 of 21 from the line. Michigan was only 4 of 7 and didnt attempt any until the second half. Forward D.J. Wilson fouled out for the Wolverines with 3:03 remaining.They played small ball, Irvin said. They were really just isolating our five. Figured if D.J. could go in there, hes versatile, he can play multiple positions, and once he fouled out, it was tough from there on.HANGING IN THEREThere was only one lead change in the game -- after Allens basket put the Hokies up 68-67 with 1:46 to play.Thank goodness in the time Ive been coaching you havent seen too many games like that, Beilein said. Where we lead the whole game and we cant make enough stops or finishes at the end offensively to win the game.UP NEXTVirginia Tech: The Hokies dont play again until next Wednesday night, when they host Maryland-Eastern Shore.Michigan: The Wolverines host Kennesaw State on Saturday, taking a break from major-conference competition during a four-game stretch that includes matchups with Virginia Tech, Texas and UCLA.---More AP college basketball: www.collegebasketball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 .---Follow Noah Trister at www.Twitter.com/noahtrister Carolina Hurricanes Pro Shop . 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Thats when the enormity of the honour sunk in. ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have signed cornerback David Amerson to a four-year contract extension.Amerson joined the Raiders in September 2015 on a waiver claim from the Washington Redskins, where he played from 2013-15.In 14 games for the Raiders last season, he set a single-season franchise record with 26 passes defensed to go along with career highs in tackles (62) and interceptions (four). Amerson also set a single-game franchise record when he had six passes defensed in a Nov. 29 win over the Tennessee Titans. He added his second career touchdown when he retturned an interception 24 yards for the score in the season finale at Kansas City.ddddddddddddAmerson has played in 47 games with 35 starts, with 170 tackles (148 solo), six interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), 44 passes defensed and one forced fumble in three seasons with the Redskins and Raiders.He was drafted by Washington in the second round (51st overall) of the 2013 draft.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL