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In this episode, Pete and Sam discuss the reports coming out of spring practice. The guys get you updated on everything Coach Pry had to say after the first few sessions, and Pete asks Sam 5 burning questions about the roster. The conversation then shifts to basketball, where AD Whit Babcock had some interesting comments regarding how the program was funded. You're going to want to stick around for this.
Dwight Vick joined Paul on Episode 122 and is back with Paul and Kevin for a combination episode with the Virginia is for Sports Podcast. Dwight filled in Paul and Kevin on what's been going on with his family and life since they last spoke. He spoke about his company Victory Life and how he relied on a very important person to come up with the company motto, “Leave a Legacy”. Kevin and Paul then discovered what an incredible amount of knowledge Dwight has when it comes to Virginia High School Football. They discussed possible 2024 state champions, the talent of players from Virginia and Dwight spoke about some of the history of the sport in the Old Dominion state. They then turned to a discussion about college football and specifically about Virginia Tech. He spoke about the past prominence of the program, the recent domination over in state rival UVA and Dwight said he believes Coach Pry has the program going in the right direction. They finished by Dwight talking about some of the talent that VT has on the current roster, what they need to do to keep getting better and all three said that they are looking forward to the new college football twelve team playoff.
Let's preview the Virginia Tech Hokies with Head Coach Brent Pry! The Hokies return the most production in the country. We get into the roster and expectations with Coach Pry. Presented by Ingles Markets.Sponsored by Underdog Fantasy, use code GMPOD to sign up! Produced by Richmond Weaver
In this episode we welcome back the Virginia Tech Hokies Head Coach Brent Pry. Coach Pry talks post-spring activities, team growth since last Spring, the transfer portal, and the program culture that allowed the team to weather a 1-3 start in 2023. We also talk Hokies Hall of Fame inductees and the newest 2025 verbal commits.
After a month-long hiatus to gear up for the stretch run of the offseason your boys are back in a big way. We're talking EA College Football '25, Coach Pry's Tailgate Tour, and the transfer portal boat filling up. We close with an year in the life retrospective of the journey the Hokies and this podcast have taken in the last calendar year.
On today's Level Seven, Bill Roth and Mike Burnop review Monday's Richmond Hokie Club event with Coach Pry, plus Virginia Tech's Plays of the Year, featuring Liz Kitley, Carson DeMartini, Kyron Drones, Bhayshul Tuten, and NCAA National Champion Caleb Henson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode we're joined by Hokie legend, Vicktory Life founder, and friend of the show Dwight Vick. We talk to Dwight about the progress Coach Pry and Co have made to this point and what it will take for this group to take the Next Steps now that they have some momentum.
The Head Coach of Hokies, Brent Pry joins the show to talk Spring Ball, lessons learned in first 2 years, and fan submitted questions.
Join Evan Hughes and Virginia Tech wrestling and football freshman Jimmy Mullen on this week's show. He details what it's like splitting time between two sports, the relationship that Coach Pry and Coach Robie have, what he's learned most in year one and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week new Head Coach of the Roanoke College football team and Hokie Football Legend, Bryan Stinespring sits down with Dan to talk about his journey. Tune in to hear about his connection to Coach Pry, his time at Virginia Tech, insight on Frank Beamer and how the Roanoke College football job came about. Make sure to support Coach Stinespring and Roanoke College football going into the 2024 football season. This episode is sponsored by Benny's Pizza of Blacksburg, Va
What a difference a week makes. The Hokies are licking their wounds a bit after a tough loss to Purdue. In this episode, Robbie and Pete recap everything that went down amid a long, sloppy day in Blacksburg. Up next for Tech is a road trip to the Garden State. That's right, VT is set to face off against former Big East foe Rutgers at SHI(T) Stadium. Let's see if Coach Pry can right the ship. Our listeners can get 20% off their first order from Rhoback using code TWODEEPVT: https://rhoback.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BUZZ's Inside the Hive: Marketing Tips That Give Nonprofits More Buzz
Buzz4Good creator Michael Hemphill introduces a new sponsor to BUZZ whose mission is one that impacts – or will impact – all of us: retirement and growing old.Since 1966, Friendship has provided a friendly, safe, and comfortable place for Roanoke Valley residents to live healthier, fuller lives. Michael talks to Friendship president and CEO Joe Hoff about Friendship's history and mission in the Roanoke Valley, and its recent acquisition of Richfield Living. They also chat about how the senior living experience has evolved through the decades, and what the future holds for this growing industry that we all hope to enjoy one day.And in honor of the start of Hokie football on Sept. 2, we replay our recent conversation with Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry, along with two of his players. We interviewed them for one of our upcoming BUZZ episodes that features The Hokie Way, a nonprofit that provides opportunities for VT student-athletes to use their Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) to help nonprofits in Southwest Virginia. According to Coach Pry, NIL is among the most important parts of his job today, so you won't want to miss this.
BRM jumps on SOLO to discuss the recruiting momentum for Virginia Tech as they landed another top recruit in the state of Virginia! Also, Bill gives his thoughts on Coach Pry's recent interview with Adam Breneman and Bruce Smith's comments in VA Golfer magazine.
We are in the hardest part of the calendar for CFB fans. Nevertheless, the ACC made things interesting this month with some rumblings about revenue. Pete and Robbie get into all the latest news before discussing Coach Pry's recent interviews with The Key Play and Boundary Corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coach Pry talks about growing up around the game of football with dad being a coach and then Coach Pry getting an opportunity to be a GA at VT in the mid-90s and then be named Head Football Coach at VT on November 30, 2021
On his way to Richmond Brent took some time to chat with Matt. After a tough first season, Coach Pry is ready to get Virginia Tech back on track in 2023.
Tough weekend for the Hokies as they take a hard L from the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill. Jon and Lu break down the game and work that needs to be done for Coach Pry and his Hokie's.
The man leading the Virginia Tech Hokies into battle this season isn't new to the field at all. Head Coach Brent Pry made his first tour of Lane Stadium back in the 1990s. Coach has been the boss for almost a year now and we figured it was time to pry back the layers and get to know Coach outside of work. In this episode of Hometown Stories, we chat with Coach Pry about everything from his pizza preferences to his chances at winning Survivor.
This week we welcome special guest, owner and creator of Pick Six Previews Brett Ciancia to help us preview the Hokies and their key opponents for the 2022 season. We look at the 5 key games that could decide whether this team misses a bowl or has their first 10 win season since 2016. We also take a look at the early returns from the start of Fall Camp and the comments made by Coach Pry to the media on Wednesday.
Andrew Alix and Evan G. Watkins sit down for an exclusive podcast interview with one of the Hokies most highly touted commits in the Class of '23, Dante Lovett. Dante discusses his recruiting process, what brought him to Tech, Coach Pry and Cheetah and where he envisions himself playing when he takes the field at Lane Stadium for the first time. They even have some fun at the end. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Dan and Joe sit down with the Godfather, the OG, the one and only...Dwight Vick. Dwight takes us through some of Beamer's time and what he's seen and looking forward to with Coach Pry. You definitely want to have the volume up and buckle up for the ride. This podcast is sponsored by Barren Ridge Treestands
Rick is joined by Virginia Tech Football Head Coach Brent Pry. Later Rick reacts to the Coach Pry interview with former Tech great and Vicktory Life founder Dwight Vick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Establishing Culture - The Hunger Drills - Brent Pry, Head Coach, Virginia Tech On today's episode we share a segment of Brent P_ry's talk at the Alabama Football Coaches Association Clinic that was held in Montgomery Alabama this January. Coach Pry discusses how they are establishing their culture at Virginia Tech through four phases. In this first phase they are building the foundation upon which the program will be built, and a big part of that is what he calls their hunger drills. He discusses the attributes they are looking for and developing through the hunger drills. Shownotes: -4 Phases -Hunger Drills -Winning Phase 1 -Elite qualities, skills, and mentality -Reach potential -Accountability -Team concept -Football IQ -Mindset to improve -Speed - fast & furious -Agility & explosiveness -Positive attitude -Maturity -Be early & be ready -Toughness -Leadership -Discipline -Attention to detail -Pursuit -Drive -Compete -Brotherhood This entire talk is part of the ALFCA Clinic available on replay as part of the State Association MegaTickety.. The MegaTicket includes virtual clinics and replays of virtual as well as in-person clinics. You can register through any of the states participating. Regardless of where purchased, you will have access to all 10 clinics: Albama - Alfca2022.coachesclinic.com Arizona - AzFca2022.coachesclinic.com Illinois - IHSFCA.coachesclinic.com Indiana - IFCA2022.coachesclinic.com Maryland - Mfca2022.coachesclinic.com New York - NYSHSFCA2022.coachesclinic.com New Jersey - NJFCA2022.coachesclinic.com Pennsylvania - PSFCA2022.coachesclinic.com South Carolina - SFCA2022.coachesclinic.com Southern California - SoCal2022.coachesclinic.com One ticket for access to 10 clinics and hundreds of talks.
We've been itching to have Virginia Tech's new head football coach on the show since he got hired. After months of waiting for recruiting to cool down, giving him time to settle in, and nailing down a date, we finally got some time with him. On episode 225 we got to interview Coach Pry for 30 minutes, then go over what he said and our thoughts. Enjoy!
We're joined by special guest Coach Robbie Compton for an in-depth breakdown of what to expect from Coach Pry and his staff on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. We are analyzing scheme, philosophies, play calls, and tendencies to attempt to predict what this team will look like once Spring Practice begins next month.
As Coach Pry's staff continues to build a foundation in Virginia, Pat is joined by Chris Himes and Sam Jessee to discuss the State of the State - Or - the State of the Commonwealth*! They compare & contrast top high schools and hotbeds, review the past 5 recruiting classes, and talk through the recruiting strategy for Coach Pry & co. moving forward.
In this episode we discuss the completion of Coach Pry's staff, provide a recap the January 13th press conference, and take a look at the continued shaping of the 2022 Hokies roster. We also debate the decision to punt on a 12 team playoff and what the future holds for the CFP.
Jamie is back in producing with Rick discussing the horrible, no good very bad performance from the Hokies at the Pinstripe Bowl, suffering a 54-10 shellacking at the hands of the Maryland turtles. Like a drunken hobo hitting rock bottom, Rick discusses how Coach Pry can start the program's recovery and rebuild in your his way and move forward. Rick also discusses the state of the rest of the ACC squads. Hot Duke's Mayo Bowl talk rounds out the hour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rick opens up hour 3 further discussing the Hokies loss to Maryland in the Pinstripe Bowl and the talent or lack thereof and the opportunity Brent Pry has to rebuild the program, starting with the quarterback position. The incomparable Dwight Vick (@vick757 & @vicktorylife) joins Rick to discuss the Pinstripe Bowl and the Hokies' performance against Maryland and the future with Coach Pry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BB3 has entered the transfer portal and will not be playing in the bowl game.Tayvion Robinson has committed to Kentucky. The class of 2022 signed on ESD, but Ramon Brown and Alex Orji flipped. Coach Pry hired a couple more assistant coaches that we touch on. We are launching a Patreon and we discuss our ideas at the end of the episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We're joined this week by Jonathan Talley and Jeremy Counts as we look at the state of the football program at Virginia Tech. We examine the impact of the 2021 season, the hiring of Coach Pry and his staff (so far), how we're looking on the recruiting trail, and expectations heading into 2022.
BRM chats with 4* TE Commit Benji Gosnell to discuss his commitment and also chats with former PSU standout and captain Brandon Bell to learn more about Coach Pry.
Hour 2…Rick is joined by VT Hall of Famer Mike Burnop; VT hoops having a rough go of it, offensive struggles and lack of depth. Coach Pry's first signing day and view into the portal. Later, Rick is joined by Jermaine Ferrell, Director of WFXR Sports; Riverheads with 6 straight VHSL championships, Galax falls short in their bid, G-men not enough and LCA loses a heartbreaker. Signing day and recruiting with all the new coaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3…Power Hour; More Xmas shows, Chevy Chase, Bucs get help from the refs, Chiefs stomp on the Raiders and it doesn't get any easier for VT hoops. Later, Rick is joined by Roanoke Times VT beat writer Mike Niziolek; Coach Pry filling out his staff, wary of the lack of experience calling plays, bowl opt outs and bowl preparation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're talking the Pinstripe Bowl invite, the College Football Playoff, the continued filling out of Coach Pry's staff, the ongoing Game of Headsets saga, and the roster shuffling that likely lasts well into the off-season. We also make our picks against the spread for the Army/Navy Game and a true pick'em for the early slate of Bowl Games.
The gang is all together to break down the new Hokies FB football coach hire, hokie headlines, and some other big news across CFB
Coach Pry had a busy week and the men's team couldn't get busy against Wake Forest.
Hour 3…Power Hour; We hang with Coach Huggins pregame, VT hoops downed by Wake and has not lived up to their standard, Brent Venables is the new Oklahoma head coach. Later, Rick is joined by Roanoke Times VT beat writer Mike Niziolek; Coach Pry is connecting with the past, maybe not the top tier pick, the many holes that need to be filled on the roster and he will probably be the DC for the first part of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Tuesday morning we heard the news we'd been waiting on...the Hokies had a new head coach. Former Penn State Defensive Coordinator Brent Pry was announced as the selection to lead Virginia Tech into a new era. We look at what Coach Pry brings to the table and how good of a fit this is for Blacksburg. We also discuss the comments from Coach Pry and Whit at the introductory presser and how the energy this time around just feels different.
Hour 3…Power Hour, what are the expectations of UVA football and Tech Nation is excited to welcome in the new coach. Later, Rick is joined by former All Conference Lineman for VT, Dwight Vick; a coaching change was needed, Coach Pry is that guy, and he will need to surround himself with the right guys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2… Rick is joined by Roanoke Times writer Aaron McFarling; it's a big day, no not the hiring of Coach Pry, AMac has pants on, no concerns about the lack of head coaching experience, his next offensive coordinator and the state of UVA football. Later, can Coach Pry marry the past with the present, a deep dive into where UVA football is headed and the overall look at the athletic department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.