Hokie Hangover

Hokie Hangover

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An independent Virginia Tech Athletics Podcast, with Andrew Alix, Ricky LaBlue, and Mike McDaniel. Brought to you by Main Street Pharmacy in Downtown Blacksburg, Homefield Apparel, and Vivid Seats. Thanks for listening! If you like what you're hearing, shoot us a follow, leave a 5 star review and spread the word to your Hokie friends.

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Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

Jon Tenuta has joined the football staff, while Men's Basketball remains on pause 20.02.2021

We discuss the hiring of 40-year coaching veteran Jon Tenuta as a defensive analyst and what it means for the staff and the outlook this fall. We also discuss the basketball team remaining on pause due to COVID, and whether or not this might actually be a blessing in disguise. As always, we're presented by Main Street Pharmacy in Downtown Blacksburg.

February Football Press Conference Takeaways, J.C. Price Hire, Basketball Discussion 11.02.2021

Virginia Tech Football held a press conference with offensive coordinator Brad Cornelsen and defensive coordinator Justin Hamilton. There were some interesting quotes that came out of the presser, and Ricky and Mike react to it all. The Hokies' football program also added former all-conference defensive lineman J.C. Price to the staff to replace Darryl Tapp, who was probably the best available opt...

Interview with Virginia Tech legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bruce Smith 02.02.2021

In a brand new bonus episode of the Hokie Hangover Podcast, we sit down with Virginia Tech legend, College Football Hall of Famer and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bruce Smith. The Virginia Tech Hokies football legend dives into his high school career, his time at Virginia Tech, input on alumni relations with former players, and more. As always, we're presented by Main Street Pharmacy in Downtown Bla...

Virginia Tech Basketball is DAMN good. Oh, and there's a football schedule for 2021... 02.02.2021

In a brand new Hokie Hangover, we start by diving into Virginia Tech's upset win over Virginia on Saturday night in Cassell Coliseum. What is the ceiling for the 2020-21 Hokies? We also dive into the 2021 football schedule for Virginia Tech. It's an interesting slate for the Hokies, and we'll find out pretty quickly just how good (or bad) the team will be this fall. As always, we're presented by M...

Darryl Tapp is officially gone to the San Francisco 49ers, Tyrece Radford suspended, reaction to Notre Dame win 28.01.2021

In a new wide-ranging podcast, we dive back into the ramifications of the Darryl Tapp departure for Virginia Tech football, while also diving into the unfortunate Tyrece Radford news and how the basketball team looked in its first game without him against Notre Dame. As always, we're presented by Main Street Pharmacy in Downtown Blacksburg.

Tapp to San Fran(?), McDonald's Bags in Rocky Top, & Other Musings 22.01.2021

The boys discuss rumors that Daryl Tapp is being heavily considered for the San Fransisco 49ers D-Line coach job, make fun of Tennessee football's scandals, and talk about everything else going on in the world of VT Athletics.

Virginia Tech Football lands two transfers and hires a new LB coach, while Men's Basketball keeps on rolling 15.01.2021

New episode of Hokie Hangover is live as we discuss the impact of Clemson transfer defensive tackle Jordan Williams and Texas A&M transfer quarterback Connor Blumrick. We also discuss the retirement of linebackers coach Tracy Claeys and the promotion of former All-ACC LB Jack Tyler to the role. We then discuss Virginia Tech basketball, which followed up a loss to Louisville with consecutive vi...

New Year, Same Hangover: Transfers, Draft Declarations & Hoops Heads Into The Heart of ACC Play 08.01.2021

After an extended holiday hiatus, the boys are back in 2021 with much to discuss. First, they break down the revolving door that is the transfer portal, discussing the departures and additions, along with the impact they will have on the Hokies chances of bouncing back in 2021. They also examine all of the Hokies 2021 NFL Draft entries, breaking down individual draft stock and determining who may...

A discussion on Babcock, Fuente, and the Virginia Tech football program with former VT OL Dwight Vick 16.12.2020

After rampant speculation regarding the employment status of head football coach Justin Fuente, Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock made it official on Tuesday, electing to stick with his much-maligned coach. Fuente will lead the Tech football program in 2021. Was this the right decision? Former Virginia Tech all-conference offensive lineman Dwight Vick joins the podcast once again to bre...

Can the Hokies win back the Commonwealth Cup to conclude a disappointing season? 10.12.2020

How bad do the Hokies want this rivalry game? At 4-6, can Tech muster up enough consistency to take back the Commonwealth Cup in the regular season finale against UVA? As always, we're presented by Anchor and Main Street Pharmacy in Downtown Blacksburg.

Virginia Tech loses 45-10 to Clemson. Now what? 08.12.2020

Virginia Tech's game plan wasn't bad, but the execution was very bad - especially in the second half of the team's 45-10 loss to Clemson. Where do the Hokies go from here? As always, we're presented by Anchor and Main Street Pharmacy in Downtown Blacksburg.

Virginia Tech basketball moves to 4-0, the athletic department makes COVID cuts, and the football team prepares for #3 Clemson 04.12.2020

It is a jam-packed, off-the-rails episode of the Hokie Hangover Podcast, as we recap Virginia Tech men's basketball victory over VMI, the athletic department making COVID cuts, and a discussion about how Virginia Tech can cover the spread as a 22-point underdog against War Machine Clemson. As always, we're presented by Anchor and Main Street Pharmacy in Downtown Blacksburg.

Virginia Tech Men's Basketball is now ranked! Quincy Patterson transfers from Virginia Tech Football 01.12.2020

Thanksgiving weekend was good to Virginia Tech basketball, as the Hokies are ranked following a victory over a hastily scheduled game against #3 Villanova in Bubbleville. Meanwhile, on the football side, quarterback Quincy Patterson announced that he plans to transfer. We discuss what this means for the Virginia Tech football program moving forward. As always, we are presented by Anchor and Main S...

Hokie Basketball Preview: What Should We Expect in Year 2 of the Mike Young Era? 26.11.2020

Hokie Basketball has returned, the boys examine what the expectation should be for Mike Young's squad in year two, talk about key transfers & big time freshman, as well as who needs to take the biggest jump from last year. All that plus our ACC picks (for football...which Andrew is dominating in) Rate, Review, Subscribe!

Virginia Tech got smoked by a mediocre Pittsburgh team. What's next? 23.11.2020

When things couldn't get worse, they got worse. Virginia Tech lost to Pittsburgh 47-14 for the most listless loss of 2020. What's next for the football program? As always, we are presented by Anchor and Main Street Pharmacy in Downtown Blacksburg.

Pittsburgh Game Preview: Can the Hokies bounce back and beat a bad Pittsburgh team? 19.11.2020

The Virginia Tech Hokies, losers of three out of the last four games, travel up to Pittsburgh this Saturday to take on a meddling Panthers team at Heinz Field. The Hokies enter play as a 3.5-point favorite, and are looking to get back above .500 on the season? We discuss the path to victory for each team, and the level of importance that this game holds to Justin Fuente and his staff in Blacksburg...

Virginia Tech blows 4th quarter lead to lose to #9 Miami, making matters worse in Blacksburg 17.11.2020

Virginia Tech blew a 4th quarter lead to lose to #9 Miami on Saturday in Blacksburg, marking the third loss by the Hokies in the last four games. The effort defensively was better than most weeks, yet the offense floundered when it needed to come through the most. What's next for the Hokies? We discuss. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe. As always, we're presented by Anchor and Main Street...

Miami Hurricanes Game Preview with SB Nation State of the U Publisher Cam Underwood 13.11.2020

It's Miami game week, and no matter how good or bad both teams are, this is always a huge Coastal Division rivalry game. With no divisions in the ACC in 2020, this game takes on an added level of importance as both teams try to progress forward and find a path (regardless of how small) to get to Charlotte for the ACC Championship. Miami is the #9 ranked team in the country, but Virginia Tech is fa...

State of the Program Discussion with Former All-Big East Virginia Tech Lineman Dwight Vick 12.11.2020

Virginia Tech's football program is caught at a crossroads, reeling after the team's most recent loss to Liberty with many wondering where the Hokies go from here. Former Virginia Tech All-Big East offensive lineman Dwight Vick joins the program to discuss his career, where he thinks the issues reside with the program, and how Tech can improve and get back to playing winning football. As always, w...

Liberty Fans Flames on Justin Fuente's Hot Seat After Upsetting Virginia Tech 10.11.2020

Virginia Tech lost in embarrassing fashion 38-35 at the hands of the Liberty Flames on Saturday in Blacksburg. We discuss the state of the football program at length, and navigate where the Hokies go from here. As always, we're presented by Anchor and Main Street Pharmacy in Downtown Blacksburg.

Is Virginia Tech REALLY in for a rough game against Liberty? Full Preview 06.11.2020

Virginia Tech is set to take on the 6-0 and #25 Liberty Flames on Saturday afternoon in Blacksburg. While ranked, how tough of a test does Liberty actually present? As always, we're sponsored by Anchor and Main Street Pharmacy in Downtown Blacksburg.

Hokies outlast Louisville in a shootout 03.11.2020

The Virginia Tech Hokies got back on track on Saturday, picking up a victory in their first ever ACC matchup with the Louisville Cardinals. The boys discuss Hendon Hookers perfect day passing, Khalil Herbert's return to dominance on the ground, a mixed bag defensively, and evaluate where expectations should be for this team as they pass the midway point of this wild 2020 season. Subscribe! Rate! R...

Hokies Look to Right the Ship at Louisville. Full Preview! 29.10.2020

After an embarrassing loss at the hands of Wake Forest last Saturday, the Hokies look to right the ship against Louisville. The boys preview everything you have to know going into VT's matchup with the up-and-coming Cardinals. As always, we're presented by Anchor and Main Street Pharmacy.

Turnovers and Penalties Doom Virginia Tech in Upset Loss to Wake Forest 26.10.2020

For the sixth time under Justin Fuente, a ranked Virginia Tech team lost to an unranked opponent. This time, the disappointment came at the hands of Wake Forest by a final score of 23-16 in Winston-Salem. What's next for the Hokies? As always, we're presented by Anchor and Main Street Pharmacy in downtown Blacksburg.

Previewing Virginia Tech's matchup with Wake Forest 22.10.2020

Following their win over Boston College, the Virginia Tech Hokies are set to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The boys discuss the play of QB Sam Hartman so far, what Virginia Tech needs to do to stop Wake's signature slow developing mesh RPO, and what Tech's run pass/balance should look like when they have the ball? All this plus our ACC picks ATS and much more! Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tel...

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