Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies

THEY DID IT! The Hokies hire James Franklin as the next head football coach. A slam dunk hire for a program desperate to be back on the map. BRM and Pat react to the news that we have all been waiting for. Section 5 Club: https://patreon.com/SonsofSaturdayvt?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=dd848d3053c1096c082f9edd6&id=bf1475dadc

BRM links up with Jesse Coger from the @plantthespear podcast for a deep dive into Florida State and the ACC as a whole. How have the Noles not moved on from Mike Norvell? Who would be a good potential replacement? Do we BOTH want James Franklin? Oh, and we talk about this weekend's game as well. Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=dd848d3053c1096c082f9edd6&id=bf1475dadc Section 5 Club: https://patreon.com/SonsofSaturdayvt?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link

BRM and Pat preview the Hokies trip down to Tallahassee to take on Florida State. Some are calling this the #FranklinBowl. Who's to say!?

A very excited Ed Williams and Pete B. break down Virginia Tech's thrilling overtime victory vs. Providence. The win was highlighted by the incredible performance by freshman phenom Neoklis Avdalas - 33 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds in just his second game. There's something BIG brewing in Blacksburg.

BRM shares some FACTS and some FICTION regarding all the chatter about James Franklin's courtship with Virginia Tech. Is this a possibility? If so, when? Who else is competing to land the former Penn State head coach?

Pat and BRM recap the Louisville Cardinals 28-16 win over Virginia Tech amid SWIRLING rumors regarding James Franklin Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=dd848d3053c1096c082f9edd6&id=bf1475dadc Section 5 Club: https://patreon.com/SonsofSaturdayvt?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link

Ed, Pete, and Mike break down the Hokies' schedule, lineups, and give record predictions

She is all grown up! Junior Point Guard Carleigh Wenzel joins the show ahead of the season to talk about how this team has grown and what to expect in year two of the Coach Duffy era!

BRM and Pat preview this week's matchup between Louisville and Virginia Tech. Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=dd848d3053c1096c082f9edd6&id=bf1475dadc Section 5 Club: https://patreon.com/SonsofSaturdayvt?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link

Pat and BRM recap an EPIC evening in Lane Stadium as the Hokies defeated the Cal Golden Bears Friday night on the 25th anniversary of Enter Sandman. It truly was an all-timer that no one will soon forget. Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=dd848d3053c1096c082f9edd6&id=bf1475dadc Section 5 Club: https://patreon.com/SonsofSaturdayvt?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link Hokie Haikus: Goat Fieri Hokies strike in gold— Overtime, Bears yield; shirts fly, Blacksburg bares the win. Pete McGee Calgorithm solved An obsolete equation Error Dome for Bears Paul Petera We ran the damn ball!!! Covered for a travesty… Roughing the passer??? Sam Jessee Good times and great pals The Hokies run the damn ball I have no more voice Ben Griffitts Fans: Run the Damn Ball Monty: Your Wish Is Granted Drones Strike: Nuclear The Shirts Coming Off Sandman Playing In OT Best Fanbase On Earth

If Pete, Ed, and Mike are back together, it must mean Hokies basketball is right around the corner. In this preview to the season preview, the guys give their takeaways from ACC Tipoff, their thoughts on the ACC Media Pod

For the first time since 2003, the Cal Golden Bears will take on Virginia Tech, but this time, it's a conference game! We preview all the ins and outs of this matchup and give a breakdown as to what exactly the Calgorithm is.

DOWN goes Miami, Ole Miss, Texas Tech, and LSU. The Coaching carousel is poised to continue to ramp up following the firings of Billy Napier and Jay Norvell + the SCALDING temperature of the seats for Brian Kelly, Shane Beamer, Hugh Freeze, and beyond. BRM also covers the Hokies' coaching search, which seems to be trending in a very specific direction.

Hokie Hoops is right around the corner! Ryan Hammer of the Blue Blooded podcast joins Pete and Ed to talk about his ACC Preview. Ryan is high on the Hokies - and it's not just because of Neo - he breaks down the roster and discusses season expectations with the guys.

How SPECIAL can this Virginia Tech Basketball Team be? | JD Byers interview | Hokie Hoops

BRM is puzzled by some of Hokie Nation's anti-James Franklin stance as it pertains to the Virginia Tech job.

Reacting to the Hokies' loss to Georgia Tech and giving a fair read on how we all should view the rest of this season. We also react to the breaking news of James Franklin's firing and the crazy coaching carousel we are about to be in the thick of.

The Hokies are headed on the road as double-digit dogs to take on the highest-ranked Georgia Tech team in a decade. Can Virginia Tech play spoiler? Or, will Georgia Tech climb to 6-0 for the first time since the NINETEEN FIFTIES!?

The Hokies were on the losing end again after Jake Dickert, Robby Ashford, and the Demon Deacons marched out of Lane Stadium with a dub. VT couldn't get out of its own way amidst a tsunami of penalties, gaffes, and offensive futility. Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-mana... Section 5 Club: https://patreon.com/SonsofSaturdayvt?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link

VT approved an additional $229.2 million in operating budget for athletics - That is great! However, the source of that money and the future of long-time AD Whit Babcock have raised some concerning but fair questions. Let's break it down. Podcast referenced: https://hokiesports.com/news/2025/10/3/virginia-tech-establishes-search-committee-for-next-head-football-coach Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-mana... Section 5 Club: https://patreon.com/SonsofSaturdayvt?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link

BRM and Pat preview the Homecoming matchup in Blacksburg between Wake Forest and Virginia Tech. Wake is looking to avoid a third straight loss after a crushing (and unjust) loss to Georgia Tech, and the Hokies are looking for their third win in a row and to stay undefeated in ACC play. Somethings gotta give! Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-mana... Section 5 Club: https://patreon.com/SonsofSaturdayvt?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link Full Pod: https://youtu.be/TaTA6dpO068

Virginia Tech wins its first one-score football game since 2022 (Liberty) against all odds on the road against the NC State Wolfpack as 10-point underdogs with an interim coach.

Ed and BRM preview the matchup in Raleigh between the Hokies and Wolfpack. We also cover the proposed new Virginia Tech operating budget for Athletics, along with a quick Hokie Hoops touchpoint. Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-mana... Section 5 Club: https://patreon.com/SonsofSaturdayvt?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link

Virginia Tech FINALLY wins a game this year as they beat the Wofford Terriers at Noon in Lane Stadium. Full podcast: https://youtu.be/xdKsICwtRRg Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-mana... Section 5 Club: https://patreon.com/SonsofSaturdayvt?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link

Strap in, BRM, and pat cover a multitude of topics ranging from the matcup with Wofford (brief) + A deep dive on Whit Babcock's tenure at VT + Coaching search insights and wishlist.

The Hokies got absolutely routed by ODU on Saturday. At one point, they were down 31-0. Sunday morning, Coach Pry was let go, and Virginia Tech will now begin the journey of rebuilding its program.

Pat and BRM preview the Hokies matchup against the ODU Monarchs this upcoming Saturday along with some other great matchup across college football in week 3.

Diego Pavia and the Vanderbilt Commodores come to Lane Stadium and embarrass the Hokies and likely put an end to the Brent Pry era at Virginia Tech. Bonus Haikus: Jay Largen Silent stands grow cold Hopes fade with the falling leaves Winter claims the field. (TOTALLY NAILED HAIKU NATURE THEME) Spartacus Jones: Burnt orange and dread, Another loss, hopes are dashed, Wait until next year. Alex Bruckner Hokies look awful House that beamer built is gone Worst I've ever felt HokieJoe22 Offense was still bad What happened to the defense Will anything change Landon Jackson: Whit can't get coach three Speech to B.O.V. bought time. Years behind and stuck MC Pokie My Hokie: Expectations high Pry and Whit with all to lose Start the rebuild now BS26 Fading in the dusk Hokies Strong, then drift away Second half ghosts them Blake Brinkley Fading maroon dreams, Gridiron glory slips away, Sadness fills my heart.

Pat and BRM take a look into what is arguably the most important game of the Brent Pry regime. College Football's biggest villain and best story from one year ago are coming to Blacksburg to take on the Hokies under the lights! Section 5 Club - https://patreon.com/SonsofSaturdayvt?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link

Hokies lose a tight one to the Gamecocks in Atlanta.

Game week is upon us! It is time to preview the week one matchup between the Virginia Tech Hokies and South Carolina Gamecocks. Both teams will meet for the first time since the early 90s in Atlanta in what is a huge matchup for both teams. Saturday in the South Tix: https://www.parktavern.com/event/saturday-in-the-south-at-park-tavern-hosted-by-sons-of-saturday/ Gameday Tailgate Tickets: https://www.bigtickets.com/events/sons-of-saturday/kickoff-tailgate/ Rhoback Gameday Collection *Code "SATURDAY" for 20% off*: https://rhoback.com/collections/licensed-collegiate-collection Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=dd848d3053c1096c082f9edd6&id=bf1475dadc Section 5 Club: https://www.patreon.com/c/SonsofSaturdayvt/posts

Ryan Castle joins the show for one more update from the Hokies fall camp and game week prep before kicking off the 2025 campaign against the South Carolina Game Cocks in Atlanta, week 1. Saturday in the South Tix: https://www.parktavern.com/event/saturday-in-the-south-at-park-tavern-hosted-by-sons-of-saturday/ Gameday Tailgate Tickets: https://www.bigtickets.com/events/sons-of-saturday/kickoff-tailgate/ Hotels in Atlanta: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1738348636204&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink Rhoback Gameday Collection *Code "SATURDAY" for 20% off*: https://rhoback.com/collections/licensed-collegiate-collection Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=dd848d3053c1096c082f9edd6&id=bf1475dadc Section 5 Club: https://www.patreon.com/c/SonsofSaturdayvt/posts

Ty Hildenbrandt from the Solid Verbal joins the show to preview the ACC and name each week of the Hokies' schedule. The Solid Verbal has been a college football podcast covering the sport since 2008. Absolutely recommend you all check out their show! Saturday in the South Tix: https://www.parktavern.com/event/saturday-in-the-south-at-park-tavern-hosted-by-sons-of-saturday/ Gameday Tailgate Tickets: https://www.bigtickets.com/events/sons-of-saturday/kickoff-tailgate/ Hotels in Atlanta: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1738348636204&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink Rhoback Gameday Collection *Code "SATURDAY" for 20% off*: https://rhoback.com/collections/licensed-collegiate-collection Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=dd848d3053c1096c082f9edd6&id=bf1475dadc Section 5 Club: https://www.patreon.com/c/SonsofSaturdayvt/posts

Doug Bowman broke the internet reporting on Whit Babcock's presentation to the Board of Visitors last week. Following the meeting, we welcome Doug on the show to discuss the impact of this playing out publicly and what it means for the future of the Hokies. Saturday in the South Tix: https://www.parktavern.com/event/satu... Gameday Tailgate Tickets: https://www.bigtickets.com/events/son... Hotels in Atlanta: https://www.marriott.com/event-reserv... Rhoback Gameday Collection *Code "SATURDAY" for 20% off*: https://rhoback.com/collections/licen... Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-mana...

Step aside Sons, this one is for the Dads. Here at Sons of Saturday we are fortunate to have several contributors who are fathers. Five of these gents took some time out of their Sunday evening to share their fatherly wisdom. From game memories, to indoctrinating their children into Hokienation, this episode covers a lot of ground. Dad or not, any VT fan will be able to relate to something in this one. Enjoy! Saturday in the South Tix: https://www.parktavern.com/event/saturday-in-the-south-at-park-tavern-hosted-by-sons-of-saturday/ Gameday Tailgate Tickets: https://www.bigtickets.com/events/sons-of-saturday/kickoff-tailgate/ Hotels in Atlanta: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1738348636204&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink Rhoback Gameday Collection *Code "SATURDAY" for 20% off*: https://rhoback.com/collections/licensed-collegiate-collection Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=dd848d3053c1096c082f9edd6&id=bf1475dadc Section 5 Club: https://www.patreon.com/c/SonsofSaturdayvt/posts

Looks like we have a surprise QB2 competition along with a mostly set offensive line unit. Ryan Shares all of his thoughts and observations from his latest practice attendance. Saturday in the South Tix: https://www.parktavern.com/event/saturday-in-the-south-at-park-tavern-hosted-by-sons-of-saturday/ Gameday Tailgate Tickets: https://www.bigtickets.com/events/sons-of-saturday/kickoff-tailgate/ Hotels in Atlanta: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1738348636204&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink Rhoback Gameday Collection *Code "SATURDAY" for 20% off*: https://rhoback.com/collections/licensed-collegiate-collection Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=dd848d3053c1096c082f9edd6&id=bf1475dadc Section 5 Club: https://www.patreon.com/c/SonsofSaturdayvt/posts

Bryce, BRM, and Pat get together for their annual CFB road trip draft with the mission to create the best dream road trip for the season. RULES: 1. Only one person can pick a specific game. 2. No repeat trips. 3. No Hokie Games. Saturday in the South Tix: https://www.parktavern.com/event/saturday-in-the-south-at-park-tavern-hosted-by-sons-of-saturday/ Gameday Tailgate Tickets: https://www.bigtickets.com/events/sons-of-saturday/kickoff-tailgate/ Hotels in Atlanta: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1738348636204&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink Rhoback Gameday Collection *Code "SATURDAY" for 20% off*: https://rhoback.com/collections/licensed-collegiate-collection Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=dd848d3053c1096c082f9edd6&id=bf1475dadc Section 5 Club: https://www.patreon.com/c/SonsofSaturdayvt/posts

New Sons of Saturday football beat writer, Ryan Castle gives his first impressions from Fall Camp and Hokies Media Day ahead of a pivotal 2025 season. Saturday in the South Tix: https://www.parktavern.com/event/saturday-in-the-south-at-park-tavern-hosted-by-sons-of-saturday/ Gameday Tailgate Tickets: https://www.bigtickets.com/events/sons-of-saturday/kickoff-tailgate/ Hotels in Atlanta: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1738348636204&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink Rhoback Gameday Collection *Code "SATURDAY" for 20% off*: https://rhoback.com/collections/licensed-collegiate-collection Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=dd848d3053c1096c082f9edd6&id=bf1475dadc Section 5 Club: https://www.patreon.com/c/SonsofSaturdayvt/posts

Pat and BRM catch up with a Hokie GREAT in Bruce Arians! We talk about his coaching philosophy, Super Bowl memories, Hokie roots, and a lot more. Saturday in the South Tix: https://www.parktavern.com/event/saturday-in-the-south-at-park-tavern-hosted-by-sons-of-saturday/ Gameday Tailgate Tickets: https://www.bigtickets.com/events/sons-of-saturday/kickoff-tailgate/ Hotels in Atlanta: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1738348636204&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink Rhoback Gameday Collection *Code "SATURDAY" for 20% off*: https://rhoback.com/collections/licensed-collegiate-collection Newsletter: https://sonsofsaturday.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=dd848d3053c1096c082f9edd6&id=bf1475dadc Section 5 Club: https://www.patreon.com/c/SonsofSaturdayvt/posts

BRM runs through all 14 weeks of ACC action to talk through the best matchups, scariest spots, and other headlines you can expect to see in those weeks. Rhoback Gameday Collection *Code "SATURDAY" for 20% off*: https://rhoback.com/collections/licensed-collegiate-collection Hotels for Atlanta: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1738348636204&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink Saturday in the South Park Tavern Party: https://www.parktavern.com/event/saturday-in-the-south-at-park-tavern-hosted-by-sons-of-saturday/

BRM takes on all 17 over-under bets across the entire ACC. Who are the locks? Who is overrated and underrated? Hotels for Atlanta: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1738348636204&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink Saturday in the South Park Tavern Party: https://www.parktavern.com/event/saturday-in-the-south-at-park-tavern-hosted-by-sons-of-saturday/

Back in 2012, Brett Ciancia launched the first version of "Pick Six Previews" to take a unique and scientific approach to providing the most comprehensive and up-to-date preseason publication possible. 2022 was the first season I Brett was eligible for all three of Stassen’s accuracy intervals (10-year, 5-year, 3-year) and placed #1 in all three. This marked just the 3rd “Triple Crown Winner” in Stassen’s 30+ years of magazine tracking. BRM catches up with Brett to discuss his approach to creating the preview, some surprising finds from this year and the past, and discusses how each conference stacks up versus one another given his decade-plus of analytics. Pick Six Previews Website: https://picksixpreviews.com/index.html

The third and final day of ACC Kickoff was without a doubt the most action-packed. The Bill Belichick circus pulled into town, the ACC HEAVY favorite Clemson Tigers were in town, along with Dabo's good friend, Dave Doren, and the NC State Wolfpack. We also heard from the Hokies, Duke, and Boston College. Extended thoughts on the Hokies availability from Day 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnBM8Q-oXe4

Media Days are usually fluff and puff out your chest power hours, but BRM took on the challenge to dig for some of the most impactful and interesting quotes, tidbits, and takeaways from the Hokies trip to Charlotte ahead of a crucial 2025 campaign. Here is what he found.

Day two of ACC Kickoff from Charlotte is in the books! We heard from Florida State, Louisville, Syracuse, Pitt, Georgia Tech, and Wake Forest. We run down all the top takeaways, outlooks for the season, and hot topics. Saturday in the South (ATL vs SCAR Party) Tickets - https://www.parktavern.com/event/saturday-in-the-south-at-park-tavern-hosted-by-sons-of-saturday/ Conversation with Plant the Spear- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwbJrQGYTxU&t=181s

BRM recaps day one of ACC Kickoff from Charlotte. A day featuring a commissioners panel with Jim Phillips, followed by Miami, SMU, Stanford, CAL, and UVA. We also touch on some headlines out of the Big10 Kickoff and if the ACC needs to consider adding Memphis after getting rejected from the Big 12.

Pat and BRM react to listener-submitted hot takes regarding the ACC at large and Virginia Tech ahead of the 2025 football season. VT vs South Carolina Saturday Night Party Gridiron Glory T-Shirt Atlanta Hotels

Former Virginia Tech Hokie Baller, Tanner Thomas, joins the show to share his journey from Blacksburg to the wild world of Banana Ball with the Party Animals. We talk Hokie memories, life on the road with the Party Animals, and what it’s like playing in the most entertaining baseball league in the world.

Virginia Tech Basketball just secured a major international commitment with Neoklis Avdalas from Greece — one of Europe's top young prospects. Head coach Mike Young continues to stack talent in Blacksburg as the Hokies reshape their roster for a big run next season. We break down what Avdalas brings to the table, how he fits into Tech’s system, and why this offseason might be Mike Young’s best yet.

What does the new NCAA vs. House legislation really mean for college sports? Pete and Billy Ray Mitchell are joined by Olivia Nuss Marullo, a renowned Sports Law Attorney and NIL expert, for an in-depth summary of how this ruling impacts every aspect of the game. From unprecedented changes to new opportunities, we delve into the positives, the negatives, and what's next for Name, Image, and Likeness in college athletics.