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Latest episodes from Roanoke Times podcasts

Lunch Pail Podcast: The Baylor of it all

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 41:49


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on Justin Fuente's flirtation with Baylor and how Tech handled the situation. Plus, schedule thoughts and much more. Please note this was recorded before Tech had five players enter the transfer portal on Jan. 22. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: How will we remember the 2019 season?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 54:00


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek revisit the Belk Bowl, the Lynn Bowden situation, Bud Foster's farewell and discuss what they will remember about the 2019 season. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: On the winds of change hitting Blacksburg

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 59:58


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek discuss Justin Hamilton's big promotion, turnover on the Hokies' staff, the team's Belk Bowl invite and look back at the Commonwealth Cup. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: The Commonwealth Cup 2019 edition

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 53:30


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on a second straight shutout, which Hokies should get All-ACC recognition, Bryce Perkins vs. Hendon Hooker, the keys to Friday's Commonwealth Cup and much more. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: Tech finally putting 'hard, smart, tough' motto on display

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 47:14


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek discuss the significance of a shutout, the Hokies offensive line living up to their motto, Saturday's matchup against Pittsburgh and much more. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: The changes that turned Virginia Tech into a Coastal contender

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 42:24


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on a wild win over Wake Forest, Bud Foster Day, the team's final three-game stretch and more. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: Putting Virginia Tech's near miss at South Bend in perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 36:05


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on the team's near upset at Notre Dame, the team's fourth quarter approach, the quarterback situation and preview a huge showdown against Wake Forest. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: Can Virginia Tech keep foot on the gas in South Bend?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 51:17


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek revisit Tech's wild win over North Carolina, discuss the team's quarterback situation, struggles after recent off weeks, preview the team's trip to South Bend and much more. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: Virginia Tech's showdown with North Carolina a pivotal moment

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 57:24


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek discuss Tech's two-game win streak, Hendon Hooker's quick start, the Hokies' struggling pass defense and why UNC-Tech is "juice city." Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: The Hokies have an identity crisis on their hands

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 60:28


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek discuss Tech's embarrassing loss to Duke, the team's lack of identity, a renewed quarterback competition, the fanbase's frustration with Justin Fuente, preview the Miami game and more. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: Will Duke game be a tipping point?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 53:03


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on escaping Furman, Tech hiring Jerry Kill, areas of concern at the bye week and preview the Friday night matchup against Duke. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: Talking early surprises, fan panic and running game woes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 54:06


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on Old Dominion hanging around against Tech, biggest surprises through the first two weeks and the Hokies' struggles in the run game. Plus, what to expect from Furman. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: What happen at BC? Can Virginia Tech recover with ODU on deck?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 45:57


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on Virginia Tech's mistake-filled loss to Boston College, the team's biggest concerns going into Week 2 against Old Dominion and more. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: Bud Foster, depth chart and Boston College

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 37:53


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on Bud Foster's retirement announcement, the Week 1 depth chart and preview the Hokies matchup against Boston College. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: Previewing Virginia Tech's 2019 fall camp

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 48:08


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on where the Hokies stands heading into fall camp. What are the key position battles? Who are the players to watch? What's the vibe like in Blacksburg? All that and more is in the latest episode of the Lunch Pail Podcast. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: Is Military Bowl loss a big deal?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 48:41


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek discuss the Hokies' loss to Cincinnati in the Military Bowl, 2019 scheduling changes, Trevon Hill's statement and much more. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: The lasting images of Virginia Tech's 2018 season

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 49:26


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek discuss Frank Beamer's hall of fame career, a wild finish to Virginia Tech's 2018 regular season and the underwhelming bowl matchup against Cincinnati. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: Episode 12

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 35:56


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek discuss the twists and turns of the 100th Commonwealth Cup, where the game ranks in the streak and turn their attention to the Hokies' upcoming showdown against Marshall. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: Episode 11

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 48:27


BLACKSBURG - The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek discuss a pair of Hokies players leaving the program, if the distractions will hurt the team, preview the Commonwealth Cup and weigh which streak (bowl appearance or wins over Virginia) is more prestigious. Lunch Pail Podcast Episode 11 Intro (0:00-0:45) Recent transfers a cause for concern? (0:46-9:02) Anything stand out about loss to Miami (9:03-11:05) How will Virginia Tech handle elimination style stretch of games (11:06-17:04) Virginia preview: All about Bryce Perkins? (17:05-21:38) More important streak: UVA or bowl streak? (21:39-32:14) Predictions (32:15-37:39) Pick 3 (37:40-48:16) Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast Episode 10

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 40:14


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek discuss the Hokies' disastrous defense, fan complaints about the coaching staff and preview the Miami game. Intro (0:00-2:19) What's the defense problem? (2:20-7:20) Should coaches be on hot seat? (8:35-16:20) What do you want to see in final two games? (16:21-24:00) Breaking down Miami game (24:01-27:45) Predictions for Virginia Tech vs. Miami (27:46-31:45) Pick 3 (31:45-40:15) Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast Episode 9

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 33:56


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek discuss the Hokies' recent offensive struggles, what went wrong against Boston College and the biggest challenge facing Pittsburgh. Lunch Pail Podcast Episode 9 Intro - (0:00-0:57) Takeaways from Boston College game (0:58-10:27) How will Virginia Tech's offense attack Pittsburgh? (10:28-12:30) Biggest challenge for Virginia Tech this weekend (12:31-20:54) Predictions for Virginia Tech vs. Pittsburgh (20:55-23:50) Pick 3 (23:51-33:45) Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: Is Virginia Tech's season on the brink?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 50:08


BLACKSBURG - The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek discuss whether Virginia Tech's season is on the brink, preview the Boston College game and break down the race for the Coastal Division title. Lunch Pail Podcast Episode 8 Intro - (0:00-1:05) What happened against Georgia Tech (1:06-7:45) Is season on the brink? (7:46- Previewing the Boston College game (15:01-18:15) Predictions for Virginia Tech vs. Boston College (18:16-27:12) Breaking down Coastal Division race (27:13-33:22) Fun season to cover? (33:23-40:46) Pick 3 (40:47-50:08) Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast: Can Virginia Tech bounce back after latest setback?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 36:17


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek discuss the Hokies second half setbacks against Notre Dame, the team's chances in the Coastal Division and preview the North Carolina game. If you have any feedback or questions for Aaron or Mike, email us! Look for new episodes on every Wednesday during the season. Lunch Pail Podcast Episode 7 Intro - (0:00-1:11) What went wrong for Virginia Tech against Notre Dame (1:12-4:53) The atmosphere at Lane Stadium (4:54-5:50) Concern about Virginia Tech's losing streak at home against ranked teams (5:51-10:29) Looking at Virginia Tech's chances in the Coastal Division (10:31-12:45) Previewing North Carolina game (12:46-18:44) Predictions for Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina (18:45-24:24) Pick 3 (24:25-36:17) Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast Episode 6

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 32:02


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek discuss the Hokies dominating Duke on the road, the keys to that win and look ahead to Notre Dame Lunch Pail Podcast Episode 6 Intro - (0:00-0:35 Reaction to Duke win (0:36-4:30) What impressed you more Virginia Tech's offense or defense? (4:31-12:05) Breaking down Notre Dame game (12:06-19:00) Predictions for Virginia Tech vs. Notre Dame (19:01-25:40) Pick 3 (25:41-32:02) Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 37:13


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek discuss one of the biggest upset losses in Hokies history, what's next at quarterback and take a shot at predicting what will happen at Duke this weekend. Lunch Pail Podcast Episode 5 Intro - (0:00-1:05) Reaction to Old Dominion loss (1:06-6:50) Biggest surprise about the way Virginia Tech played? (6:51-13:00) Breaking down Josh Jackson injury, Trevon Hill departure (13:01-14:35) Can Virginia Tech bounce back against Duke? (14:36-20:50) Biggest challenge Duke presents (20:51-24:24) Duke predictions (24:25-27:15) Pick 3 (27:16-37:11) Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 44:24


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek discuss the No. 13 Hokies unexpected layoff and preview this weekend's visit to Old Dominion. Lunch Pail Podcast Episode 4 - Intro - (0:00-1:55) - Concerns about layoff (1:56-6:30) - Any financial impact to losing game? (6:31-7:40) - What will Virginia Tech do about schedule (7:41-10:00) - Florida State hurting Tech's strength of schedule (10:01-15:30) - Any advantage for Virginia Tech playing in-state competition? -(15:31-18:00) - Previewing Old Dominion game with predictions (18:01-26:45) - Pick 3 (26:46-34:30) - BONUS: Recapping William and Mary game (34:31-44:23) Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 48:14


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek break down the Hokies' 24-3 win over FSU on this week’s Lunch Pail Podcast. The reporters share their impressions from the game and what it means going forward. Plus, plenty of discussion on the week’s Virginia Tech football-related news and Saturday’s game against William & Mary. Lunch Pail Podcast - Episode 3 Introductions (0:00-1:11) What stood out from Monday night? (1:12-3:11) Who was the MVP? (3:12-7:16) What does win mean for Virginia Tech? (7:17-20:55) News and notes (20:56-26:49) Previewing William & Mary (26:50-29:31:19) Young player excited about seeing get some time (if starters are done early)? (31:30-36:54) Predictions (36:55-38:00) Pick 3 (38:01-48:05) Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 46:06


The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek break down the Hokies' Week 1 depth chart. The reporters also turn their attention to Monday’s ACC showdown against Florida State and make predictions. Lunch Pail Podcast - Episode 2 Introductions (0:00-2:46) Depth chart surprises (2:47-10:49) Depth chart concerns (10:50-15:18) What should Virginia Tech be worried about facing FSU? (15:19-19:40) Virginia Tech’s advantages over FSU (19:41-24:00) Virginia Tech vs. Florida State predictions (24:01-28:50) Virginia Tech season predictions (28:51-35:00) Pick 3 (35:01-46:00) Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunch Pail Podcast Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2018 39:43


We are relaunching the weekly Virginia Tech football podcast for The Roanoke Times with columnist Aaron McFarling and football beat writer Michael Niziolek. In the debut episode, the two writers discuss the end of fall camp, pick breakout candidates for 2018 and discuss standout storylines of the preseason. Episode 1 Introductions (0:00-2:40) Biggest question heading into camp? Now? (2:41-13:30) Breakout candidates into 2018? (13:31-19:25) Most interesting things about fall camp? (19:25-24:50) Pick 3 (24:51-34:30) Previewing next week (34:30-39:15) Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2018 0:35


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Ep. 153: Josh Jackson's unclear status, a recruiting upswing, Bronco's blunt comments and more

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 65:00


It's a surprisingly packed podcast for early June, with the news that Josh Jackson's status is up in the air as the university looks into an academic matter leading things off. We talk about the latest there and how long it might take to reach a resolution. We also talk about the Hokies' recent recruiting success, Tech adding Middle Tennessee to the schedule in 2020 and '21 and Bronco Mendenhall's blunt comments to UVa's Board of Visitors. We close by doing a five-round draft of non-conference opponents we'd like to see added to the Hokies' schedule. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 152: The Hokies' cornerback conundrum, plus a sports czar draft

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 65:01


Andy Bitter and Aaron McFarling touch base again to discuss the attrition news in the Hokies' secondary. We talk about the impact of the Adonis Alexander/Jeremey Webb news, who might be next up, how much that changes the ceiling of the Hokies' defense and more. We answer a few listener questions, including who would be on our All-Kicked Off the Team Team from VT's past. Then we do a five-round draft at the end, picking things we would change if we were named to an all-powerful position of sports czar. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 151: Talking Hokies spring recruiting with Evan Watkins

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 50:28


Back by popular demand, Evan Watkins of VTScoop is back on the podcast, talking with Andy Bitter about Hokies recruiting as the summer approaches. We chat about running back Devyn Ford's decision to go Penn State, what that means for Virginia Tech's perception in the state and who the Hokies are targeting now at running back and other positions. We close with some talk about Tech's current commitments, who Evan likes and who other teams might still try to poach. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 150: Recruiting reflection, listener questions and a Hokies football uniform draft

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 63:19


Andy Bitter and Aaron McFarling hit a lot of ground in this week's podcast, starting out with some recruiting reflection after Virginia Tech saw a couple of big-time recruits in Virginia head out of state (both to Penn State). We talk a little bit about Andy's interview with athletic director Whit Babcock and the firing of long-time softball coach Scot Thomas before hitting some listener questions. We close the pod with a quick three-round draft, selecting Hokies football uniform combinations. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 149: Celebrating sports gambling and preparing for the Fordocalypse

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 54:37


The day Aaron McFarling has been waiting for is here, with the federal ban on sports betting being overturned earlier this week. He and Andy Bitter talk about what that means for the state and sports leagues in general in the first third of this week's podcast. We touch a little bit on some recent over-under win totals released for the ACC before turning to four-star running back Devyn Ford's upcoming decision, which isn't looking good for Virginia Tech. We close by talking about two Hokies cornerback greats -- Brandon Flowers, who returned to get his degree from Virginia Tech, and DeAngelo Hall, who is probably retiring after a 14-year NFL career. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 148: Dwight Vick talks alumni relations, rivalries of the '90s and more

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 70:20


Former Virginia Tech offensive lineman Dwight Vick joins Andy Bitter on the podcast to talk about a variety of topics, starting with how relations with football alumni could be improved. Vick talks about his recruitment in the early '90s, the best Hokies rivalries in the old Big East days, particularly Miami, the best and most underrated players he played with and the current state of the program. We also wade into the athlete compensation issue at the end. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 147: Offseason QB and coach rankings and a fast food draft

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 64:16


It's a downtime in the football season but we tried to liven things up on the podcast this week anyway. Andy Bitter and Aaron McFarling start out by talking about some of the ubiquitous offseason lists that are out there that rank all of the returning starting QBs in the country and the Power 5 coaches. We transition to some reader questions, talking about the top-five games we anticipate this year for VT, who from Tech's history would win a "Hunger Games"-style competition and more. Then we close with another draft, picking things near and dear to our heart (and clogging it): fast food franchises. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 146: Galen Scott's resignation, the Edmunds brothers' big night and more

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 65:09


Andy Bitter and Aaron McFarling are back to talk about what was an eventful week in Blacksburg, starting with co-defensive coordinator Galen Scott's surprise resignation. We move on to the NFL Draft, where the Edmunds brothers had a historic night and several other Hokies were selected. We touch on the strange bit of animosity out there for Josh Jackson from a very vocal segment of the fan base before we move on to some listener questions about what other ACC programs we'd like to cover, what Devon Hunter's outlook is this year and what's on our bucket list of sports events to attend. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 145: Where will Tremaine Edmunds go in the NFL Draft? Plus tons of listener questions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 57:03


Andy Bitter and Aaron McFarling are back for a podcast largely powered by you, the listener. We start off talking about the NFL Draft and where the Hokies, most prominently linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, might end up going. Then we turn things over to some listener questions, with topics ranging from how strained the relationship is with some football alumni to Hendon Hooker's odds of sticking around at quarterback to if there'll ever be a future NCAA football video game. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 144: Looking back at the Hokies' spring game

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 60:32


Andy Bitter and Aaron McFarling are here to talk about the Hokies' spring game, starting off with our thoughts on Ryan Willis' big day and if there's any way he can challenge Josh Jackson. We hit on the receivers who played, what's shaping up to be a young defense once you get past most of the starters, if Coleman Fox has a role on this team and, of course, spring attendance. We go off on a tangent about Aaron's tweet about sad songs and talk a little spring playoffs at the end. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 143: Time to get juiced for the Hokies' spring game

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 56:17


Andy Bitter and Aaron McFarling get amped for the Hokies' spring game, talking about what Andy saw at the open period of practice on Tuesday. We touch on quarterback Ryan Willis and Hendon Hooker's progression, Silas Dzansi's move up the depth chart, Adonis Alexander's health status, the tight end situation, Jarrod Hewitt's love of Big Squat Friday and, everybody's favorite, the projected spring game attendance. We also follow up on The Masters, talk about baseball's action problem and make probably the only reference to Meat Puppets in the history of sports podcasts. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 142: The search for big-play RBs, a starting five on the OL and reliable CBs

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 54:24


Andy Bitter and Aaron McFarling discuss all the latest happenings in spring ball for Virginia Tech, which is looking for more explosive plays out of its running backs, a starting five on the offensive line and more reliable play from the cornerbacks. We talk about Michigan canceling its football series with the Hokies and Florida State opening as a 6-point favorite against Tech in the Labor Day opener. We also branch out from Hokies sports to talk a little bit about Villanova's NCAA basketball title, Aaron's near-weekly complaint about instant replay and The Masters. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 141: Spring in full swing: Talking Hokies QBs, Devon Hunter, LBs and more

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 48:55


Andy Bitter and Aaron McFarling are back with spring ball in full swing at Virginia Tech. We talk about Josh Jackson's goals this spring, the outlooks of two other quarterbacks on the roster (Ryan Willis and Hendon Hooker), how Devon Hunter fits in and what the linebacking corps might look like come September. We introduce our potential replacement for the Pimpleton Minute before touching a little bit on the Hokies women's lacrosse controversy. Then we close by giving our thoughts on the Final Four and the start of the baseball season. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 140: A Hokies hoops postmortem, UVa's historic upset loss and your busted bracket

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2018 57:53


Andy Bitter and Aaron McFarling are back from the road after covering the NCAA Tournament last week. It was a short postseason for all the commonwealth's schools. We talk about Virginia Tech's loss to Alabama, if it means the program stalled a little bit and what the outlook is for the Hokies and Buzz Williams next season. We give our thoughts on UVa's historic upset loss to UMBC as 1 seed against a 16, if Tony Bennett needs to change much going forward and, given our colleague's bit of internet infamy, what the proper etiquette is in post-game questions. And we do touch a little bit on Virginia Tech's spring football at the end. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 139: NCAA Tournament hoops in Pittsburgh, plus a little spring football preview

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2018 52:56


Andy Bitter and Aaron McFarling and I are in Pittsburgh covering the NCAA Tournament this week, so we figured we'd put together a podcast. We talk about Virginia Tech's matchup with Alabama and what a win would mean for the Hokies' program. We touch on Radford's first-ever NCAA Tournament win and how much the Highlanders have enjoyed the last couple days. Then we turn our focus to some key developments as the Hokies start spring ball, namely Caleb Farley and Devon Hunter's position switch and what the quarterback field looks like. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 138: The 'Rube in the City' edition, talking about the ACC Tournament in NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 54:57


Andy Bitter talks to an on-location Aaron McFarling this week from the ACC Tournament in New York, a city the country columnist has grown to love over the last couple days. We talk about why Aaron's had an awakening to the Big Apple, the merits/drawbacks of having an ACC Tournament in New York and the Hokies' unlucky draw with a likely Notre Dame matchup. We touch a little bit on Radford making the NCAA tournament and hit on the Hokies at the NFL Combine a bit as well. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 137: Hokies punch their NCAA ticket with Duke win, but where will they end up?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 58:45


Aaron McFarling and I are back to talk about Virginia Tech's big basketball win against Duke, which all but locks up an NCAA Tournament berth for the Hokies. We touch on Buzz Williams' "Quit cussin'" request, take a look ahead at where Tech might finish in what's are tight ACC standings and rank the NCAA sites the Hokies could visit. We touch a bit on the NFL Combine and the Hokies who will participate in Indianapolis this week before turning to a few reader questions at the end. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 136: Hokies getting closer to the Big Dance, plus plenty of listener questions

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 62:54


Andy Bitter and Aaron McFarling are back for another podcast. We start off talking about the Hokies basketball team's latest win against Clemson and how its tournament chances are looking better and better. We also touch on Louisville vacating the 2013 title, and if that kind of punishment means anything. Then it's listener questions galore, talking about Virginia Tech's chances to ever make the playoff, donut preferences, a Mt. Rushmore of Virginia Tech football, which receivers could step up this year and in what sport is it harder to win a national title: football or basketball. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 135: A critical hoops stretch, football recruiting rewind & more

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2018 58:51


This is a potpourri podcast, with Aaron McFarling and Andy Bitter talking about the Hokies basketball team's topsy-turvy week, first with a win at Virginia, then with a blowout loss to Duke. We discuss Virginia Tech's NCAA Tournament outlook as it comes down the stretch. We hit a little bit of football, touching on signing day, some on Tech's recruiting ceiling and the upcoming NFL combine. And we offer a few baseball thoughts at the end, as the Hokies prepare for a season with a new coach and an upgraded stadium. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 134: The February signing day is upon us

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2018 59:11


With the regular February signing day upon us, we branch out on the podcast this week. Andy Bitter is joined by Evan Watkins of VT Scoop to talk about Virginia Tech's 2018 signing class. We discuss several big targets that the Hokies will try to close in the next week, including what's the latest on Dax Hollifield, before going back to review the kind of talent Tech signed during the early period. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 133: A big win for Hokies hoops, Facta Non Verba and listener questions aplenty

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2018 59:31


We try a little something new on this week's podcast. We start with the latest Hokies news, talking about the men's basketball team's big win against UNC, Travon McMillian's transfer destination, Tremaine Edmunds' draft stock and one of Virginia Tech's new football slogans. But then we answer some listener questions, ranging from how Tech is ever going to recruit a top-flight RB with its current approach to Shane Beamer's new gig at Oklahoma to what we think is the best episode of "The Simpsons." Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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