Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies

Mike Young does it again! Just when you think the team is starting to look dead in the water, he pulls out a giant upset. With a third Q1 win in their back pocket now, Virginia Tech is firmly back on the bubble - if that makes sense. This makes every game left in Cassell a must-win, including this weekend's matchup against the Florida State.

When Buzz Williams took over the Maryland Basketball job following Kevin Willard's messy departure, we shared 2 predictions with Terrapin fans. 1. Buzz is the most bizarre person you will likely ever have as a head coach. 2. You will probably win a TON of basketball games. 3. He will leave when he wants to 4-6 years later Terps quickly realized that the first point is overwhelmingly true, the seco...

BRM and Pat catch up on all the Hokie headlines + bid a farewell to the football season recapping a (pretty awful) Super Bowl product.

BRM and Coach Holmes break down Coach Franklin's first staff at Virginia Tech. We look into backgrounds, recruiting ties, and much more. Presser Reactions Chalk Talk | James Franklin's Offense

Virginia Tech finally announced its full coaching staff, which includes former Hokies head coach Brent Pry. Coach Franklin was joined by all 3 coordinators for a press conference today. BRM catches up with Ryan Castle, who was on the scene today Link to presser Ryan's post-presser article

Ed and Pete recap the Hokies loss to Duke. Mike Young's team couldn't overcome a poor shooting performance against one of the best teams in the country. Up next is NC State down in Raleigh - huge bounce back opportunity with a chance for a Q1 win.

Ed, Pete, and Mike try to make sense of yet another blown lead in the final minutes of a game. The guys offer their thoughts on what might be going on, and dive into some of the individual performances were seen through the first half of ACC play - Ben Hammond has been nothing short of sensational. Let's hope he can keep it going vs. Duke in Cassell this Saturday.

In year one of the James Franklin era, the Hokies' schedule finishes 5 of the top 6 teams in the league, AND Clemson! The Hokies will have some potential top-25 challenges, and most *if not all* of them are projected to come on the road. What is the gang's first reaction to this slate?

BRM and Coach Holmes dive into the James Franklin offense from his time at Maryland and look at some of his basic run and pass concepts that will give the Hokies a new look in 2026. Castle View HS Baseball Indoor Facility: https://gofund.me/c4aa967e2

A day after the Hokies W in Syracuse, BRM catches up with Krabs from bookitsports to discuss the wild life of this Hokie Hoops squad living on the edge. We talk about Ben Hammond's development, Coach Young's end-of-game management, and how Neo's progression can be the key for the team in March.

Ed, Pete, and Mike are back to recap another eventful week in Tech basketball. Mike Young had his guys focused and ready to go after a tough road loss to SMU.

James Franklin continues to bring in talent from the transfer portal, and the addition of Penn State QB Ethan Grunkemeyer might be the best get yet. Tech still stands as the number one portal class in the ACC, and as of Wednesday afternoon, it is 3rd overall. We discuss the Grunk addition, Miami's QB situation, UVA's portal additions, and more.

Sam Jessee joins Ed and Pete to talk about the last couple men's basketball games. It seems as if every ACC game is going to come down to the wire for the Hokies this season.

The Hokies' portal class now sits at 20 incoming players for James Franklin's 2026 team. Tech also finds itself in the top three nationally for portal rankings. Who are the new additions, and what is Coach Franklin's strategy? BRM breaks it all down!

Last season, Virginia Tech had the 33rd-ranked portal class in the Country, sandwiched between Oregon State and Maryland. This year, the Hokies are firmly in the top 10 after landing a top-25 recruiting class in just a few weeks. We break down all the action for the Hokies since 2026 got started. Talk some SEC bowl woes, and much more.

BRM and Pat shake off the Holiday haze by recapping the latest happenings in the transfer portal for the Hokies, plus a rundown of what we need to keep and be rid of in this new year!

Ed and BRM recap the Hokies' 3-overtime win over the Cavaliers and a heartbreaking loss to the Demon Deacons in Winston-Salem. Can Virginia Tech get back to full strength soon?

Pete and Mike are back to get you prepped for ACC play. The Hokies take on Virginia on the eve of 2026. Unfortunately, the injury bug has bit Mike Young's squad just prior to some huge conference matchups. Nevertheless, this boys are sure to fight to the bitter end on their home court.

One of the top wrestling prospects in America, Bo Bassett boasts a 126-0 record in his Bishop McCort career. He is the first wrestler ever to win the Super 32 4x in a row, and will be taking his talents to Blacksburg to wrestle for Coach Robie and the Hokies. BRM and Pat caught up with Bo to learn more about his training regimen, decision to come to Virginia Tech, and his goals as a future Hokie....

BRM and Coach Holmes do a deep dive on the Virginia Tech football staff, which is almost complete. From newcomers, national wave makers, and up-and-comers... the staff is rounding out great for year one. Brent Pry Reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlewxgfWHLs&t=1451s Matt More interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9cDPC0qmxs&t=733s Join the Section 5 Club Today! https://patreon.com/S...

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Ed, Pete, and Mike were fresh off the Western Carolina win for the Hokies for this one. Amani dominated the first half, Neo dominated the second, and Tech got an easy victory to move to 9-2. The guys break down what they've seen the last two games and what might have this team turning the corner.

BRM shares his thoughts on the Hokies' unprecedented move in bringing back recently fired Brent Pry as James Franklin's Defensive Coordinator. Will this work? What are the Pros and the Cons?

Ed catches up with the 3 impact underclassmen who all opted to stay in Blacksburg from last season. Join the Section 5 Club Today! https://patreon.com/SonsofSaturdayvt?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link Get 10% off your first order at https://whitleyspeanut.com with code "SONSGIFT". A perfect gift for the Holidays.

Ed and Pete breakdown the Hokies big win at South Carolina in the ACC/SEC challenge. They also talk through the remainder of the non-conference schedule, and what went wrong in Atlantis.