Two Deep | The Longest-Running Hokies Podcast

That's how you respond. Tech bounced back from the UNC debacle with a runaway win over BC (pun intended). Robbie and Pete recap all the action and discuss the immense impact of Hendon Hooker. It's important to manage expectations, but the guys are beyond excited about what this offense could achieve going forward. Wake Forest is up next, and while VT should take care of business, no game is a walk in the park in 2020. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

That sound you hear is UNC's skill players whizzing past Hokie defenders. Unfortunately, VT has now contributed to the "UNC is a playoff contender" narrative. Though it was a very long day for J Ham and the defense, Hendon Hooker is back and the offense looks legit. Pete and Robbie do their best to make sense of what happened, and try to put the loss behind them before previewing Boston College. Hopefully, Tech can get back on track with a solid win at home. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

We got the W, that's all that matters. After a bit of a sloppy game, the Hokies were lucky to leave Durham at 2-0. Pete and Robbie recap just how fortunate VT was to get the win, and enjoy some beers from New Mexico in the process. Now, a big test awaits down in Chapel Hill vs. the Tarheels. The guys can't wait for this one, and are optimistic about the Hokies' chances despite the DB concerns. Cross your fingers. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

1-0! Despite missing starting QB Hendon Hooker and defensive coordinator Justin Hamilton, among others, VT laid the smackdown on NC State to open the season. The offense started off hot, the defense mostly dominated, and our special teams were strong. It was quite a night. Robbie and Pete recap all the action, emphasizing the incredible OL and rushing performance, as well as the impressive depth at QB. The guys then turn their attention to Duke and David Cutcliffe. The Hokies have to take care of business this week to set up a huge matchup with UNC. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

Game week is finally here! Still crossing our fingers, but, yes, it seems like the Hokies will actually suit up on Saturday. Robbie and Pete tell you everything you need to know about the matchup and are remaining optimistic despite Coach Fu's comments about not having a full roster. NC State is bringing a much-improved offense to Blacksburg, let's hope Bud taught J-Ham well. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

A wise man once sang, "the waiting is the hardest part." Those words have never been more true for Hokie fans. With the opener pushed back yet another week, Pete and Robbie decided to use this episode to recap some of the ACC action from this past weekend. The guys also interviewed Dave Congrove of collegefootballpoll.com to shed some light on his lofty preseason ranking for VT. If Dave's algorithm is right, it could be a very special season for the Hokies. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

The 2020 college football season is here! Just a few games in, but it certainly feels good to see FBS teams playing again. In this episode, Robbie and Pete examine the updates made to the VT roster before giving you their predictions for the final ACC standings. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

In part 2 of the season preview, Pete and Robbie discuss what we can expect from the Hokies' defense, while also highlighting what should be an outstanding special teams unit. Once again, this episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

With the 2020 season fast approaching, it's about time Pete and Robbie break down the position groups. In this episode, the guys preview the Hokies' offense, providing insight on some key depth chart battles. The podcast is also proud to announce the official sponsor of the 2020 campaign, Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer. This partnership is the perfect marriage for our beer-loving listeners.

The college football news cycle has been in overdrive this past week with conferences making last minute decisions on whether they can play this fall. In this episode, Pete and Robbie attempt to unpack everything that's gone on before discussing some recent comments from VT head coach Justin Fuente. The guys also touch on the progress in Hokies' recruiting and the departure of stud CB Caleb Farley. Enjoy!

After weeks of uncertainty, the ACC finally released the new 10-game schedules for the conference. With Notre Dame added for 2020, the road to Charlotte will be a bit tougher for this year's contenders. VT avoids the Irish, but does draw no. 1 Clemson at home. The UVA game has also been moved up to week 2. Lots to unpack in our first episode of the summer, enjoy!

State restrictions are slowly lifting, the 2020 football season prospects are improving, and Pete and Robbie are getting excited! After a tough few weeks, the good news is coming in once again. The guys update you on all the recruiting drama before discussing the release of Athlon's Top 25 for 2020.

Local lockdown orders have the guys bummin', but there's still plenty of VT topics to talk about. Despite the cancellation of spring sports, football and basketball commitments keep coming in for the Hokies. Pete and Robbie update you on everything that's been going on before getting into the spring depth chart battles that could have been.

In their first episode of 2020, the guys cover a lot of ground. Topics include the basketball team's recent struggles, Fuente's flirtation with Baylor, the filling out of the coaching staff, roster attrition, recruiting, the 2020 football schedule, and, last but not least, the Belk Bowl. Sorry for the wait, enjoy!

Even though the regular season is behind us, the VT football program is still buzzing with activity. In addition to some key coaching hires over the past two weeks, the early signing period for the 2020 recruiting class started on Wednesday. Pete and Robbie discuss the signees, as well as what the national ranking of the class means for the program and how it links into the coaching staff. At the end of the episode, the guys go full Belk Bowl (you never go full Belk Bowl), previewing what the matchup with Kentucky might look like. This is the last episode of Two Deep for 2019. Hope you all enjoyed the year as much as we did.

That sound you hear is the Hokies crashing back down to earth. After 15 years of dominance, Tech finally lost the Commonwealth Cup to UVA. Pete and Robbie recap what went wrong in the game, but try to focus on the positive steps the team took this season. The guys then turn the page to bowl projections and the search for VT's new defensive coordinator. This is a pivotal moment in the program; hopefully, Whit and Fuente bring someone in that can carry on Bud's Lunch Pail Defense legacy.

Bud Foster does it again! Another shutout, this time in his last home game. What a performance by the defense, holding Pat Narduzzi's undisciplined squad to less than 200 yards and an embarrassing zero on the scoreboard. Pete and Robbie recap every detail before shifting their focus to Hate Week. The battle for the Coastal division once again comes down to the Commonwealth Cup and the guys are psyched. An opportunity to face Clemson in the ACC Championship Game, as well as an Orange Bowl birth, is on the line. Not to mention #TheStreak. Here's hoping the Hokies make it 16 straight over UVA!

SHUTOUT! The Hokies destroyed the yellow jackets down in Atlanta this past Saturday, 45-0, continuing their amazing 2019 turnaround. Pete and Robbie recap the stellar offensive and defensive performances; however, the celebration can't last too long with Pitt up next. The Panthers will bring a scary pass rush to Blacksburg this weekend in what should be a low scoring affair. With just two games left, VT still controls its own fate in the Coastal. Beat Pitt, and the UVA game is for all the marbles. Let's hope they take care of business.

Before the Hokies took GT to the woodshed, Pete got to spend some time talking to former VT football players Eric Gallo and Joshua Oglesby. From the recruiting process, to some of their favorite moments on the field, Eric and Josh spoke openly and honestly about their time at Virginia Tech. It was really cool to get their perspective on the program. Huge thank you to two of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Enjoy!

Bud Foster was the story this past weekend in Blacksburg, and the lunch pail defense certainly did right by him in a 36-17 win over Wake Forest. Pete and Robbie recap how the Hokies stifled Wake's fast-paced attack, and finally praise Coach Corn for his effective play-calling. Up next is a trip to Atlanta with bowl eligibility on the line for VT. Can Fuente's young team handle their new found success and take care of business in the Techmo Bowl? We'll find out on Saturday.

That was a punch in the gut. The VT upset was a long shot when the game started, but it seemed like the Hokies were going to pull it off until the final 30 seconds. Despite the painful ending, it was an extremely valiant effort by Fuente's undermanned squad. Let's hope some of that fight spills over into the Wake Forest matchup. The Demon Deacons are 7-1 and they currently have hopes for a New Year's 6 birth. Tech can play spoiler, move one step closer to bowl eligibility, and get its first win over a top 25 opponent in Lane since 2009. Plenty to play for. With four conference games left in the 2019 season, let's get this final stretch started off right. Go Hokies!

The honeymoon is over. For Pete, and for the team. Recharged and refreshed after the thrilling UNC victory, VT heads to South Bend this weekend hoping for an upset. The guys catch you up on where the Hokies stand through their first seven games before diving deep on the Irish. A win would change the way we perceive this team drastically. Let’s hope the boys can pull it off!

A VT game to remember for sure. The Hokies beat UNC in the first 6OT game since the new rules have been implemented and the longest game in ACC history. If you didn't watch it, go back, and make sure your stomach is empty. A great performance by this team, and ahead of a big bye week before ND. Hope you enjoy it and Stick It In!

So that week is behind us. VT found some improvement on offense, and perhaps rehashed some of the same struggles on defense. That said, we are 4-2 heading into ACC games, with a bit more daunting road ahead than maybe we expected. Pete is enjoying time away, so Robbie brought on a fan to co-host. Big thanks to Devon, and let's get a big home win this week. Go Hokies!

That's how you respond. The Hokies bounced back in a big way with a much needed victory over Miami. Robbie and Pete recap all the action, and discuss the immediate impact of new starting QB Hendon Hooker. The guys stress the importance of managing expectations going forward, but are still very excited about the young quarterback's potential. Rhode Island is up next, and while VT should take of of business, no game is a walk in the park for this current batch of Hokies. Stick around for a bit of UNC talk and ATS picks at the end. Man, does beating Miami feel good! Enjoy it.

How low can you go? The Hokies found new levels of ineptitude in a demoralizing 45-10 loss to Duke. Robbie and Pete's depression turns to exasperation in this one, as they attempt to wrap their heads around the current state of the VT football program. Fuente's seat has never been hotter, and the guys offer their opinions on what Whit's course of action should be. The Miami preview takes a backseat in this episode, but it's in there if you stick it out past the hour mark. The once promising season outlook is well in the rearview mirror; the rest of 2019 is about damage control.

Tech was off this past weekend, but the banged-up Hokies were hard at work preparing for Duke's tricky offense. The Cutcliffe/Foster chess-match is always fascinating, but how Fuente plans to exploit a veteran defense with few holes is just as important. With a rowdy Lane Stadium behind them, can VT finally get back to mistake-free football? Or will the Blue Devils put a pitchfork in our season? Pete and Robbie are cautiously optimistic.

A win is a win. After another sloppy game, the Hokies head into the bye week at 2-1. Robbie and Pete give their thoughts on the addition of former head coach Jerry Kill before recapping what they saw against Furman. The bye comes at a good time, as the team certainly needs to get some things figured out before the Coastal race really gets going. Enjoy the week off, it could be a bumpy rest of the season.

Consider our expectations tempered. While VT did avenge last year's loss, the win over ODU won't be a game many remember. The guys break down what they saw on Saturday before moving on to Furman, an FCS opponent that has them spooked. Extended ATS picks at the end. Go Hokies!

Give it away, give it away, give it away, wow. The offense let us down and the defense wasn't ready in a disappointing loss to Boston College. Addazio did VT dirty as his physical team put a hurtin' on the Hokies. Robbie and Pete recap the game before diving into commentary on the team's identity. There was plenty to be angry about, but the fire shown by the defense in the second half was certainly a pleasant surprise. This young Tech squad can still make some noise this year, but first, they must exorcise their demons from the 2018 ODU game. Give 'em hell, Hokies!

IT'S GAME WEEK! Finally, the season has arrived and the guys couldn't be more excited. After a packed new and notes segment, Robbie and Pete tell you what to look for in the opener against BC. If you can make it to the end, you'll hear picks ATS for this weekend's middling slate of games. Here's hoping for 1-0, GO HOKIES!

In this 5th annual edition of Two Deep's Season Preview, Robbie and Pete get you pumped for the 2019 campaign. Preseason rankings, position groups, offensive and defensive expectations, record predictions - it's all here. Hope you're ready for a our super senior year of the podcast, should be the best yet!

In this episode, the guys react to Sports Illustrated's shocking piece detailing the struggles of last season. Much like the team, Pete and Robbie are ready to turn the page heading into the opener vs. Boston College.

It's the end of an era. In this episode, Pete and Robbie react to the surprising announcement that Bud Foster will retire after the 2019 season. No one, other than Frank Beamer, has meant more to the Virginia Tech football program. After the guys give their thoughts on Bud's legacy, they get into what's been going on during the first week of Fall camp. There's plenty to be excited about heading into the season; let's hope the team sends Bud out the right way this year.

The guys are back! After a long hiatus, Robbie and Pete are ready to talk some Virginia Tech football. This episode covers spring practice storylines, recruiting, preseason magazine rankings, thoughts on the 2019 schedule, and some key position battles leading into fall camp. Hopefully, it's enough to satisfy our patient listeners. Enjoy, Hokies!

In this episode, the guys recap the heartbreaking Duke loss and discuss who might take over for Buzz Williams. It was a rollercoaster of a season that made history in a number of ways. Hokienation won't soon forget what Buzz and the seniors did for this program.

Historic. That's really the only word that can do it justice. The Hokies are headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time since the tournament expanded and Robbie and Pete are psyched about it. After recapping the St. Louis and Liberty games, the guys break down the spotlight matchup vs. Duke. The road to the Final Four goes through DC, and with thousands of Tech fans gobbling up tickets, there might be just enough support for Buzz and the boys to pull off the impossible.

The Hokies are going dancing, again! For the third straight season, coach Buzz Williams has Virginia Tech in the NCAA Tournament. In this episode, Robbie and Pete take an in-depth look at Tech's seeding and break down the opening round matchup vs. St. Louis. The path to the sweet 16 is more favorable than it's ever been. Let's hope VT can get there this time.

This is a packed episode. Starting with basketball, the guys discuss life without Justin Robinson, break down the remaining schedule, and lay out Tech's tournament seed possibilities. When National Signing Day was all said and done, the Hokies had a nice haul; Robbie and Pete explain why they're excited about the future of the offensive and defensive lines. Finally, the S&P+ projections for 2019 are out. With VT checking in at no. 30, the pressure is on Fuente to get this team to nine or more wins.

The rash of recent transfer announcements has Tech football fans spooked. Like many others, Robbie and Pete have a lot of questions. What's going on inside the program? Is there some underlying issue with the coaching staff? Are these transfers really that big of a deal? Better than asking each other, the guys turned to Andy Bitter of The Athletic in search of answers. Towards the end of the episode, Buzzketball is praised for their historic performance against Syracuse, and the upcoming slate is discussed.

It's finally over. A grueling season for Hokie fans, complete some with some high highs (FSU, UVA) and some very low lows (GT, Pitt), mercifully, has come to an end. In this episode, Robbie and Pete, no worse for the wear, discuss all the latest news from in and around the program before moving on to some much deserved basketball coverage. To say that the guys are excited about next week's matchup vs. UVA would be an massive understatement. And if you thought you were going to get out of this one without reliving the soggy Military Bowl loss to Cincinnati, you were mistaken. Thank you to everyone who listened all season!

Signed, sealed, and soon to be delivered. On the first night of the early signing period, Matej Sis, writer and insider for 247Sports and VT Scoop, joined the guys to break down the Hokies' 2019 recruiting class. Despite the smaller size of this year's class, the coaching staff did a good job of addressing needs while also bringing in some top talent. In the second half of this episode, Robbie and Pete make sure to give you a full Military Bowl preview. Let's hope Tech can pull off the win and preserve the streak of winning seasons.

After struggling most of the season, Virginia Tech earned a Bowl bid with their convincing win over Marshall. The guys recap the offensive highlights, while touching on the less than impressive second half. The Hokies will now play Cincinnati in the Military Bowl, a familiar matchup as Tech beat the Bearcats in Annapolis just four years ago. 26 straight Bowl appearances, simply amazing; Robbie and Pete are so happy this tumultuous season had happy ending.

15 IN A ROW! Yes, that's right, VT beat UVA for the 15th straight year in an overtime thriller. Robbie and Pete recap the wild affair and revel in the much-needed victory. With the win, Marshall is up next and the Bowl streak is on the line. Will the Hokies show the same fight we just saw against Hoos? They'll need another monster effort to beat this tough defensive squad. For what it's worth, the guys think they have it in them. Let's go, Hokies!

IT'S HATE WEEK! The guys recap the tough loss to Miami, but, more importantly, talk about the matchup with rival Virginia. A win keeps the streak alive and would mean one more game; a loss would put an end to a brutal season. Pete and Robbie have mentally prepared themselves for the worst, but are hoping for a big surprise on Black Friday. Happy Thanksgiving, listeners!

How low can you go? The Hokies found new levels of ineptitude in a demoralizing 52-22 loss to Pitt. Robbie and Pete's depression turns to exasperation in this one, as they attempt to recap what the hell happened. The guys then transition to acceptance, expressing that beating anyone right now, let alone a team with Miami's defense, is an extremely tall task. The Bowl streak is just about out of reach; does VT have anything left in the tank? We'll find out.

O... no. The offense disappeared in a disappointing loss to Boston College. Addazio did Robbie dirty as his veteran team put a hurtin' on the Hokies in the second half. The guys recap the game before diving into the commentary on play-calling. There was plenty to be angry about, but the fire shown by the defense was certainly a pleasant surprise; a similar effort will be necessary to slow down Pitt's power running game. The Coastal is still out there for the taking, can VT go on a run here and find themselves in Charlotte? It starts with beating Pitt.

Techmo Bowl blowout. Georgia Tech ran roughshod over the Hokies, putting up video game numbers in a game that was difficult to watch. Robbie and Pete begrudgingly recap the defensive disaster, attempting to find a reason for why it went so wrong. The road ahead isn't getting any easier either; Steve Addazio is bringing his best BC team in years to Blacksburg this weekend. If we don't see something from Bud Foster's group on Saturday, the Hokies' bowl streak could be in serious jeopardy in 2018. Buckle up, this season may have a bumpy finish.

Rest, no relaxation. The Hokies were off this past weekend, but Bud Foster and the young defense were hard at work preparing for Georgia Tech's triple option offense. The CPJ/Foster chess-match is always fascinating, but how Fuente plans to exploit a GT defense with a lot of its own holes is just important. With a perfect record in the ACC on the line, and a rowdy Lane Stadium behind them, can VT finally get over the Techmo Bowl hump? Or will the Yellow Jackets win for the third year in a row? Pete and Robbie are cautiously optimistic.

A win is a win. After a sloppy game, and a crazy finish, the Hokies head into the bye week at 4-2 and 3-0 in the ACC. Pete and Robbie recap just how lucky VT was to get the W against UNC, and enjoy some pumpkin beers in the process. The bye comes at a good time, as this team certainly needs to get some things figured out before the Coastal race really gets going. Enjoy the week off, it should be a wild second half of the season.