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The Steelers defense gave up 249 yards rushing to the Bills, the most by an opponent in Acrisure Stadium history. The defensive line and linebackers are not staying in their gaps. Hokie doesn't think Patrick Queen is good at getting off blocks.
Chris Hoke thinks there's a lack of trust between Aaron Rodgers and the wide receivers. Hokie thinks the Ravens are similar to the Steelers with their inconsistency. Hokie thinks the Ravens win and doesn't think the Steelers can stop Derrick Henry.
Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Chris Hoke: The Steelers defense gave up 249 yards rushing to the Bills, the most by an opponent in Acrisure Stadium history. The defensive line and linebackers are not staying in their gaps. Darius Slay was an experiment that didn't come to fruition. Chris Hoke thinks there's a lack of trust between Aaron Rodgers and the wide receivers.
Hokie Steve joins the show as he does every Monday to discuss the state of college football, the final regular season week is done and the college football playoff rankings drop tomorrow, who is in and who is out, how many SEC teams will make it, what's the situation with the ACC? Find out on University Drive. AWadd and Hokie Steve break down the current NFL playoff picture with chaos at the top bottom and middle in both the AFC and the NFC. AWadd closes the show as always with Gameday, where we preview the biggest games from the world of sports, today it's Monday Night Football and JMoney has a parlay for you to make some JMoney.
It's Thanksgiving Week, and we have plenty to be thankful for. On today's episode, powered by SixFour3, we continue our ACC Tour with Virginia Tech Head Coach Pete D'Amour. The Hokies added reinforcements to keep their momentum going after another NCAA Tournament appearance. Coach D'Amour discusses how the fall has gone and his recent induction into the Greater Washington Hall of Fame. Plus, Victor shares his most overrated and underrated Thanksgiving foods.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hokie Steve joins the show to talk about the state of the Virginia tech Hokies ahead of their commonwealth cup matchup this weekend hoping to spoil UVA's playoff party in the final week of the regular season. Hokie Steve sticks around for his second segment talking about the breaking news that Jayden Daniels will practice and Noah Brown making his return from IR with the practice window officially open. Hokie Steve finishes his time on the show today with a ride around college sports with the college football playoff rankings coming out tomorrow, who controls their own destiny and who needs some help to reach the postseason? AWadd finishes the show as always with a preview of the biggest games from sports today on Gameday, today we highlight Monday Night Football and some massive college basketball games.
Chris Hoke shares how George Pickens was late to meetings, the team plane, and didn't have accountability. Hokie thinks the Steelers needed a new voice and had to move on. Hokie thinks Steelers-Bears will be a one-point game??
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Chris Hoke: Hokie discusses how Aaron Rodgers will need to protect himself with his wrist injury. Hokie shares how he was the first advocate for Mason Rudolph. Not Mark Kaboly. Hokie wants the Steelers to give Mason Rudolph a chance at some point. Chris Hoke shares how George Pickens was late to meetings, the team plane, and didn't have accountability.
Chris Hoke discusses the roughing the passer calls against the Bengals. They're terrible calls, but by rules it's a penalty. Hokie discusses how Aaron Rodgers will need to protect himself with his wrist injury. Hokie shares how he was the first advocate for Mason Rudolph. Not Mark Kaboly. Hokie wants the Steelers to give Mason Rudolph a chance.
This week, Kevin is joined by Kelcey from High Low Sports to break down James Franklin's move to Virginia Tech, debate Lane Kiffin's future at Ole Miss, and rank the best coaching jobs in the SEC. The Iron Bowl preview brings predictions and angst, while Alabama's kicking struggles and Maryland's commitment to Mike Locksley get their share of attention. Follow our socials: https://linktr.ee/QuadGate 0:00:10 Episode Introduction, Guest Introduction, James Franklin Coaching News Teased 0:06:45 James Franklin to Virginia Tech Discussion: Fit, Program Expectations, Recruiting Impact 0:13:08 Lane Kiffin & Ole Miss Coaching Drama, SEC Job Rankings, Lane's Fit Speculation 0:19:10 Next Coaching Dominoes: Speculation on Brian Kelly, Ed Orgeron, and Jon Gruden 0:26:47 Auburn Coaching Scene: DJ Durkin Opinions, Auburn Booster Culture, Lane Kiffin at Auburn Hypothetical 0:29:54 Early Iron Bowl Preview & Alabama's Recent Losses Breakdown (Oklahoma, Florida State) 0:38:15 Iron Bowl Emotional Fallout: Auburn Fan Perspective, Offensive Line Concerns, Auburn-Alabama Rivalry Realities 0:43:02 Maryland & Mike Locksley Segment: AD Endorsement, Program Culture, Recruiting, Coach Tier Reality 0:48:36 Week 12 Bets Recap and New Picks: Moneylines, Spreads, Miscellaneous, Weather Report, Luke Fickle Shopping List 0:57:40 Proof of Life from Ciarnan, His Take on Franklin Leaving, Closing Segment 1:00:22 Kelcey & Kevin Plugs, Show Outro, Socials, Final Thoughts
Pete and Sam react LIVE to the hiring of new Virginia Tech Head Coach James Franklin. They also recap Week 12 in college football and are joined by Hokie legend Eugene Chung to talk about his 8-3 Delaware State Hornets.
Hokie Steve joins the show as the biggest news from around local sports is Virginia Tech hiring former Penn St head coach James Franklin, what that means for the program as a seemingly home run hire goes forward with the Hokies. Hokie Steve talks about how influential James Franklin is as a recruiter, with 13 decommits already from Penn State as opposed to other major job openings in the SEC with less than 3. JMU is the favorite out of the G5, or are they? AWadd, Hokie Steve, and JMoney discuss this and what the playoffs may look like after tonights ranking. Gameday to close out AWadd radio today with the champions classic up in MSG between Duke, Michigan State, Kansas and Kentucky.
Pete and Sam recap the huge Hokie hoops wins over St. Joe's and Providence before previewing the football team's trip to FSU.
If the Steelers don't fix this, they will QUICKLY win the division. Aaron Rodgers had 65 yards passing on the final drive. Other than that, Rodgers played poorly. Jaylen Warren is the best back in the offense and Hokie wants him to receive more carries.
AWadd and Hokie Steve take us around the world of college football on university drive. Making stops in Virginia Tech, UVA, the playoff outlook for the ACC, and more. AWadd and Hokie Steve talk all things college football playoffs as they go through their 12 team college football bracket ahead of the playoff rankings on Tuesday night. Rodney Ashby joins the show to talk all things VCU basketball after a battle in Frisco against Utah State. AWadd breaks down the biggest action from around the sports world this weekend starting on the hardwood with VT's Neo and his big night vs Providence. JMU continues its hot strat and Monday Night football promises to be a heavy weight battle when the Packers and the Eagles face off.
The Steelers are dependent on takeaways and sacks to win games. Hokie thinks the story for the Steelers is that they need around five sacks and win the turnover battle. He is fine with the Steelers not acquiring a No. 2 wide receiver. Do the Steelers really NEED a No. 2 wide receiver?
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Steelers are dependent on takeaways and sacks to win games. Hokie thinks the story for the Steelers is that they need around five sacks and win the turnover battle. Do the Steelers really NEED a No. 2 wide receiver? The Chargers have a great coach and quarterback. Chris Hoke thinks Justin Herbert is very difficult to play against and is the Steelers toughest challenge.
AWadd is joined next on the show by special guest Hokie Steve on the show as we take a look at the College Football playoff picture as things are not looking great for the ACC in the postseason. We go around the ACC on the show next as Adam and Steve break down what a potential pathway to two wins may look like for the ACC in College Football. NFL Hits on the show next as we give out our winners and losers following week 9 in the NFL as upsets happened all weekend long. GAMEDAY as we close out the show with some more recap of the sports weekend as it was a fantastic slate across all sports in game 7 of the world series and across football, we also preview tonight's VCU season opener.
Other teams are minimizing the Steelers' best players with quick passes. Hokie thinks DeShon Elliott's absence is huge, but he was also there for the Flacco game. Hokie thinks there is a lack of focus and guys are taking bad angles. "It's little things popping up TOO OFTEN."
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Other teams are minimizing the Steelers' best players with quick passes. Hokie thinks DeShon Elliott's absence is huge, but he was also there for the Flacco game. The defense needs to play much, much better. Chris Hoke is very concerned with the Steelers' ability to cover man defense.
AWadd is joined by special guest Hokie Steve on the show to talk all things Virginia Tech football as the team snags a win in overtime and we cover the full slate of College Football. University Drive on the show next for ACC coverage as we take a deep dive into the conference and break down where all the top teams stand as the playoff picture becomes more clear. We go Behind Enemy Lines on the show next joined by special guest Soren Petro who represents Kansas City as he breaks down the Chiefs perspective headed into tonight's matchup. AWadd and Stub close out the show with Halloween talk as they argue over when the actual “Halloweekend” takes place.
Chris Hoke thinks the Packers are going to run the ball on the Steelers but the Steelers defense is going to stand up and make big plays. Hokie has the Steelers winning 27-24. The Packers are well-balanced and these four games are very difficult.
The Steelers couldn't stop Chase Brown and the defense line and linebackers struggled in their gaps. The Steelers tried to play man and press coverage but couldn't cover them 1-on-1. Hokie thinks players need to perform better and isn't all on coaching, but Joe wants to see players held accountable by coaching. Hokie preached good technique.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey:
AWadd is joined by Hokie Steve on the show next for a University Drive as we take a look at the College Football standings as we make some early playoff predictions. Hokie Steve sticks with us on the show as we shift gears to the ACC as we talk about the state of the conference and break down some coaching options for the Hokies this offseason. Commanders Corner on the show next as we break down the loss some more and ask if there is any hope for this season's future. GAMEDAY to close out the show as we preview two MNF games in the NFL and postseason baseball.
Hokie thinks this is a bigger game for the Bengals than the Steelers. Joe Flacco adds a new rinkle. Hokie thinks the Steelers are going to get the ball out of Aaron Rodgers' hand quickly and control the tempo of the game. Hokie takes us inside what it's like at the line of scrimmage with quarterbacks like Brady and Rodgers making adjustments!
Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Chris Hoke: Hokie thinks this is a bigger game for the Bengals than the Steelers. Joe Flacco adds a new wrinkle. Hokie takes us inside what it's like at the line of scrimmage with quarterbacks like Brady and Rodgers making adjustments. Chris Hoke says it will be 24-20 Steelers and Jaylen Warren is the MVP!
Another version of T.J. Watt vs. Myles Garrett. In three additional games, T.J. Watt has more sacks, tackles, interceptions, forced fumbles, fumble recoveries, and head-to-head wins. Hokie thinks this is one of the best Browns defensive lines they've had in years.
Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Chris Hoke: Another version of T.J. Watt vs. Myles Garrett. In three additional games, T.J. Watt has more sacks, tackles, interceptions, forced fumbles, fumble recoveries, and head-to-head wins. Hokie thinks this is one of the best Browns defensive lines they've had in years. Chris Hoke predicts a Steelers win 20-19.
Virginia Tech made headlines on and off the field this week. The Board of Visitors approved a major increase in athletics funding, setting the stage for the future of Hokie sports. On the field, Phil Montgomery's squad stunned NC State in a statement win—what it means for the season and how expectations shift moving forward. Plus, we break down Virginia Tech's upcoming matchup against Wake Forest and what to watch for as the Hokies look to build on their momentum. All this and Kolby's review of the NC State Media Room food on another enthralling episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward played more snaps than Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith. A big reason why was because of the running game. Aaron Rodgers only has a 50.4 overall grade by PFF. Hokie would have kicked the field goal on 4th and goal at the three when the Steelers were stopped at the one.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Chris Hoke: Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward played more snaps than Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith. A big reason why was because of the running game. Seven of the Steelers best plays were in a jumbo package. Aaron Rodgers only has a 50.4 overall grade by PFF. 100% Chris would feel confident picking the Steelers to win the AFC North.
AWadd is joined by guest Hokie Steve on the show next as we react to an excellent victory for Virginia Tech and the rest of the big stories out of the ACC. University Drive on the show next as we talk all things College Football as we go through all of the big Top 25 matchups and break down a big victory for UVA at home as they manage to upset Florida State. Mark Schofield on the show with us next to go around the NFL as we break down the Commanders loss as well as the top stories across the league. AWadd and Stub take one more segment to break down the Commanders loss as they debate on who gets the biggest slice of blame pie
EP - 44 “The Sports Room 05”Episode 44 of The Slanted Attic Experience delivers the fifth installment of The Sports Room Series, where sports talk meets strategy, humor, and sharp analysis. Host Tyler sits down with Graham and Liam to cover everything from the MLB postseason outlook to bold ideas about restructuring college football with relegation systems inspired by the EPL.Meet the Guest Panel:Graham: Born in North Carolina, Graham grew up a die-hard Duke fan in the heart of Tobacco Road before becoming a loyal Hokie at Virginia Tech. While still tuned into U.S. sports, his weekends now revolve around the EPL, where he proudly supports Brighton & Hove Albion.Liam: Straight out of Philadelphia, Liam's sports loyalty runs deep with the Phillies, Eagles, and his alma mater, WVU. A lifelong lacrosse player and fan, he is now hooked on the rise of the PLL while still riding the highs and heartbreaks of Philly sports.Topics Covered (in order of discussion):IntroMLB Postseason Outlook and FormatNFL Kickoff – Eagles opening games, Chiefs v Chargers, and whether KC is showing cracksHowie Roseman's roster moves and Pittsburgh's Omar KhanThe challenge of finding a franchise QBNIL and transfer portal trends – will players stay in school longer?Eli Manning's draft day storyVirginia Tech's Week 1 loss and early college football landscapeTransferring in CFB vs EPL – fault or evolution?Relegation in college football – could it work?Designing a tier system with relegation and inter-season tournamentsCollege season outlooks – WVU and Virginia TechNFL Predictions – Eagles, AFC North, Parsons trade, AFC/NFC Champions, notable teamsOutroFrom postseason drama to bold college football restructuring, The Sports Room 05 blends deep analysis with spirited debate and plenty of sideline humor.New episodes release bi-weekly at 10:30 AM EST, with surprise episodes along the way. Stay connected with us at dot.cards/slantedattic.
Hokie grades Aaron Rodgers with a B+ and a big reason the Steelers are 2-1. Success in the red zone has been critical. Should Roman Wilson play more? Chris thinks the Steelers will lose in Ireland in a close game. He's worried about Carson Wentz at quarterback.
Hour 2 with Donny Football and Chris Hoke: Hokie thought that Derrick Harmon was relentless and had a great debut. "This guy is going to be a star in Pittsburgh." Hokie said his teams played good technique instead of trying to make big plays, because technique will put you in position. Chris thinks the Steelers will lose in Ireland in a close game and he's worried about Carson Wentz at quarterback.
The Vikings are 4-0 in international games and beat the Steelers in 2013. Hokie thought that Derrick Harmon was relentless and had a great debut. Hokie said his teams played good technique instead of trying to make big plays, because technique will put you in position. That's his concern and issue with Keeanu Benton.
Virginia Tech's BOV has unveiled a bold new athletics funding plan, and we're breaking down what it means for the future of Hokie sports...from football resources to overall program competitiveness. We'll dig into the key details, potential challenges, and long-term implications for the university's place in the evolving college athletics landscape. Then, we turn our attention to the gridiron with a full NC State preview. All that and more on this week's episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EP - 43 “The Sports Room 04”Episode 43 of The Slanted Attic Experience brings another high-energy installment of The Sports Room. Host Tyler sits down with Graham, Liam, and D-Mills for a wide-ranging conversation that blends sharp analysis, sideline humor, and plenty of unexpected detours. From Rory's historic Masters win to a live Kentucky Derby wager shaping their fantasy football draft order, this episode is as unpredictable as sports themselves.Meet the Guest Panel:Graham: Born and raised in North Carolina, Graham grew up on Duke basketball in the heart of Tobacco Road before becoming a loyal Hokie at Virginia Tech. He follows U.S. sports closely but now finds his favorite weekends in the EPL, supporting Brighton and Hove Albion.Liam: A proud Philadelphian and WVU grad, Liam is a die-hard Philly sports fan who grew up with the Phillies World Series run and the Eagles first Super Bowl win. A former lacrosse player, he is now tuned into the rapid rise of the PLL.D-Mills: Richmond native Daniel “D-Mills” lives for live music, good conversation, and the balance found on the golf course, even if he calls himself very mediocre. With his mix of humor, curiosity, and passion for analytics, he always brings a new angle to the sports room.Topics Covered (in order of discussion):- Intro- What sports are currently happening?- The Masters Recap – Rory McIlroy's historic win- Sidebar – Fantasy football draft order determined by Kentucky Derby Race 11 (live during recording)- Fantasy Football – strategy, past teams, and McCaffrey's 2024 injury woes- NFL Talk – Steelers offseason and draft analysis- Sidebar back to Fantasy Football draft- NFL Continued – Will Howard and QB evaluation across the league- NBA Playoffs breakdown- The Washington Wizards woes- NBA Lottery – speculation before the pick- NBA insider talk – is the lottery rigged?- What's LeBron's next move?- Where could Antetokounmpo land next?- Horse racing and jockey dynamics- Kentucky Derby reactions- NFL talk – Steelers draft class and coaching staff- The Browns QB situation- Intermission – Graham and Liam dive into the Premier League- Kentucky Derby live action- D-Mills misses on Sovereignty (9-1 odds)- Will AI affect sports betting?- Current golf tournament – CJ Byron Cup and best golfers of each generation- D-Mills skit- Charles Barkley's golf swing discussion- NFL Season Outlook – Eagles, Commanders, Panthers, Steelers- Sidebar – Travis Hunter and underdog QBs thriving in mediocre systems- OutroFrom horse tracks to hardwood courts, this episode captures the full sweep of today's sports world with analysis, laughter, and a few side wagers along the way.New episodes drop bi-weekly at 10:30 AM EST, with surprise episodes popping up along the way. Stay plugged into The Slanted Attic Experience by visiting dot.cards/slantedattic.
AWadd is joined by special guest Hokie Steve as the team this weekend improved to 1-3 as the temporary head coach picks up his first win against Wofford. University Drive on the show next as we stay with Hokie Steve to break down some of the best college matchups in the ACC and in the top25 matchups. NFL Hits on the show next as its time to preview tonight's MNF mega matchup between the Lions and the Ravens. We close out the show with GAMEDAY highlighting tonight's big MNF matchup and recapping Richmond's Oktoberfest.
Hokie said players aren't staying in their gaps and not playing technique. He wants to see Yahya Black play more at nose. The Steelers defense was beat by the same play on touchdowns from New York and Seattle on deep pass plays to the right pilon.
The Steelers need to win at the line of scrimmage at the point of attack. Hokie is a fan of the tush push. He doesn't think Tom Brady should be in the booth coaching and a broadcaster at the same time. Hokie thinks the Steelers will lose Sunday in New England.
Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Chris Hoke: Hokie said players aren't staying in their gaps and not playing technique. He wants to see Yahya Black play more at nose. The Steelers need to win at the line of scrimmage at the point of attack. Chris thinks the Steelers will lose in New England.
Chris was impressed by Aaron Rodgers, especially with the amount of pressure he was under. Hokie thinks the Steelers need to improve their running game between Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu. Hokie thinks Payton Wilson was caught off guard during the game and the Jets went right at him. The Steelers underestimated Breece Hall.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Chris Hoke: Chris had his car stolen from the airport on Monday last week. Chris was impressed by Aaron Rodgers, especially with the amount of pressure he was under. Hokie thinks the Steelers need to improve their running game between Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu. The running game and battle in the trenches will be very, very important. Chris picks the Steelers to win 24-21.
We regret to inform you that, after a 12 year battle with mediocrity and irrelevance, the Virginia Tech football program was pronounced dead on September 6th 2025 at 10:57PM in Blacksburg, VA. The program is survived by living legend Frank Beamer, Bud Foster, and a myriad of football alumni that helped build a rough around the edges but beloved team into a perennial ten win program and Championship contender. Wake will be held September 9th 2025 at 9PM. Bring booze and, if you wish to eulogize this once great program, a mic and camera. See you there!
The VTSCOOP crew begins by recapping Virginia Tech's season opening loss to South Carolina, where the defense under new coordinator Sam Siefkes impressed but the offense under Philip Montgomery struggled to find rhythm. We break down what went right, what went wrong, and why the result leaves Hokie fans both frustrated and cautiously optimistic Then we turn the page to Saturday night's home opener against Vanderbilt — the team that stunned Tech in last year's opener and returns one of the most experienced rosters in the SEC. With quarterback Diego Pavia back under center, the Commodores present a challenge on a short week. We dive into the matchups to watch, what Virginia Tech must do to get the offense rolling, and why this feels like a pivotal test for Brent Pry's tenure. All this and more on another exhilarating episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Mike and Jeff listened to Jim Henderson and Hokie Gajan's open for the Saints' return to the Superdome on September 25th, 2006.
On the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Mike and Jeff listened to Jim Henderson and Hokie Gajan's open for the Saints' return to the Superdome on September 25th, 2006.
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