Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies

Pat and Bill are joined by Brad Wurthman (Senior Associate Athletic Director) & Evan Massengill (Associate Director of Development for Major Gifts) to cover a variety of topics surrounding the Hokie Club. This includes highlighting and answering questions around the #KeepJumping initiative, progress we have made toward the Drive for 25, and goals for the future. 

The Sons get together to cover the headlines as we approach the *potential* football season. #SonsofBamisile (36:15) Billy Ray and Grayson chop it up with freshman Guard, Joe Bamisile to discuss his life and career on and off the basketball court. 

Pat and Billy Ray are joined by the Championship Director for the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot AND Former VT Soccer Team Captain, Charlie Howe!

Pat and Bill kick off the episode with some of the latest news and investigate how some of the local reporting has portrayed recent events. #TN2VT (18:09) Billy Ray is joined by Bryce Goodner. The newest member of the class of 2021 and one of the biggest characters in Sons of Saturday's history. #Europe2VT (46:36) The Sons go INTERNATIONAL! BRM doubles down with another OL interview. This time all...

#MyCoach! (8:24) All 3 sons are joined by head football coach, Justin Fuente. We discuss a bevy of topics that span across his entire career and highlight some of the current events as we gear up for the 2020-21 campaign. 

On the wildest day of CFB news in quite some time, ESPN CFB writer David Hale  joins the podcast to dissect all of the headlines across the ACC. 

#TX2VT (6:43) The newest addition to the class of 2021 joins the pod! Lofton dives into his pledge to VT, relationship with staff, and bonds with Bill over... you guessed it: food.

Pat and Bill are joined by Virginia Tech LEGEND and nationally recognized instructor Professor John Boyer. We discuss the impact of social media on todays society, his teaching style, and a bevy of other current events. 

Pat and Bill give an update on some crootin gets (and hires!) along woth other news. #SonsofPickSixery (16:28) Brett Ciancia from Pick Six Previews joins the show to dive into some ACC football topics, Heisman voting, and the future of VT Football.

#VA2VT (4:52) Pat and Grayson are joined by Hokie Commit Jalen Stroman to discuss his commitment to Virginia Tech, relationship with his brother (Greg Stroman), and a bevy of other topics. 

Pat and Bill give an update on the *BRAND NEW* Sons of Saturday website and some big crootin' gets over the past few days.(18:21) Then Bill sits down with Head Women's Basketball Coach Kenny Brooks to discuss his journey to Virginia Tech, the progress of the program, and the lifelong relationships that came along the way. 

Pat and Bill are joined by two new members of the 2021 class. #CA2VT (3:28) Sierra Canyon 4 Star Defensive Back DJ Harvey joins to discuss his choice to commit to tech, why VT is the real DBU, and the Midnight Madness visit back in March. #VA2VT (34:32) 6 foot 4 inch athlete from Sherando HS Keli Lawson details how he looked at his recruitment, Journey back from injury, and workout regimen.  Spoil...

We have received countless questions regarding Fall 2020 and the different plans and regulations the University is implementing to keep students safe. Pat and Bill sit down with incoming Freshman Kathleen Finn and VP of Student Affairs Dr. Frank Shushok to have a dialogue around this subject and ask questions submitted by Hokie students, Parents, and Blacksburg residents. 

Pat and Bill zoom out and talk about the Sons of Saturday. How have we gotten here? Where are we going? #VA2VT (35:35) Pat and Bill sit down with new Hokies Commit Shawn Asbury II from Stafford, VA. 

Bergen County's Best! Bill is joined by lifelong friend and fellow Podcast Personality John Robinson IV from Ball Talkers and the "OG" Hokies 2021 Commit Jalen Hoyle to discuss his decision to get in the boat, Jersey roots, and workout regimen. 

Hokies on a heater on the trail so we take an episode to shines a light on what is going on. #SonsofNJ2VT (2:30) Pat and Bill sit down with new Hokies QB Commit Tahj Bullock from St. Peters Prep (Jersey City, NJ). We discuss Tahj's recruitment, strength of the Big North in NJ, and his plan to get others in the boat for the 2021 cycle! #SonsofScoops (24:28) The Sons are joined by our good friend Ma...

*Mike Breen Infinite "BANG!”* Pat and Bill are joined by a duo of Hokie favorites. #SonsofPopcorn (8:30) Coach Mike Young “Lets it fly” for the first time on the pod to discuss his career, connection to the New River Valley, and his overall coaching philosophy. #SonsofStrikeouts (1:19:13) Hokie Ball standout and 2nd round draft pick Ian Seymour comes on to talk about his career at VT,  record sett...

Grayson is joined by Jim Nantz award runner up and VT Comm Department star Evan Hughes!

The Sons dive into both the Barstool Virtual National Championship win from Sunday Night and the current situation regarding our 2021 recruiting class. To cap it off Pat and Bill interview Paul Alexander, a retired NFL Offensive Line Coach, and the man behind mentoring & coaching our latest OG recruit from Germany, Danijel Miletic! 

The Sons are joined by VT Alumnus (Class of 1964) Homer Hickam. Best known for his Biography Rocket Boys which was later turned into a feature film called October Sky. He is also a Bronze Star and Army Commendation medal recipient for his efforts serving in the 4th infantry division in Vietnam. 

Pat and Bill are joined by Hokie Commit Mattheus “Stretch” Carroll. We also discuss the latest INTERNATIONAL COMMIT #Germany2VT and other Hokie Headlines. 

All 3 Sons are joined by Virginia Tech standout Wide Receiver Tré Turner. 

Pat and Bill discuss the #SC2VT Commitment from Chance Black and sit down with Kicker Kyle and Punter Pete! Two 5 Star special teamers headed to Blacksburg next year. 

It's a jam-packed episode of content to start your week! All 3 sons kick it off with some BIG TIME crootin' news (#Stroman2VT) and some other headlines across Hokie Sports. | Pat and Bill sit down with former VT Wrestler and FBI Employee Jordan O'Donnell to discuss his new book Zoon Garden (48:58) | G-Wimb and Pat are joined by #LAHokie AJ Bourscheid to discuss his move across the country and work...

We kick it off with all 3 sons diving into the topics of the last few weeks. Jaylen Jones / Dee Davis / Blacksburg Trip / OX VT vs. Everyone | We also sit down with Virginia Tech Signee Tyree Saunders (1:02:45).