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Why Brian White Will Succeed at Virginia Tech
June 24, 2026

Why Brian White Will Succeed at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech's new athletic director will need to get creative to increase revenue. Brian White seems like a perfect fit. ______________________________ Subscribe here on YouTube to enter our FREE Helmet Giveaway! Check out our newest partner, ACC Road Trip! They offer complete travel guides and exclusive discounts that are sure to make your upcoming road trip unforgettable. Learn how they can help here: https://www.accroadtrip.net/?via=HokieHangover Gear up for the season and use promo code “B
It's Up to You, James
June 4, 2026

It's Up to You, James

Six months after taking the job at Virginia Tech, three of the men most important in hiring James Franklin are either on their way out or already gone.Before coaching a single game, Franklin finds himself as the lone leader remaining in Virginia T…
John Rocovich Was Just Fired. What Happens Next for Virginia Tech?
June 1, 2026

John Rocovich Was Just Fired. What Happens Next for Virginia Tech?

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger just canned Virginia Tech's Rector, leaving James Franklin by himself atop the athletic department structure. ______________________________ Subscribe here on YouTube to enter our FREE Helmet Giveaway! Gear up for the season and use promo code “BEAMBERBALL” at Homefield Apparel to get 15% off your first order! https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfs.%E2%81%A0 As always, leave us a review and tell us how we’re doing! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? C
James Franklin is Winning Big on the Recruiting Trail
May 20, 2026

James Franklin is Winning Big on the Recruiting Trail

As chaos becomes the norm in college football, James Franklin is quickly proving his recruiting chops for the Hokies. ______________________________ Subscribe to Hokie Hangover on YouTube to enter our FREE Helmet Giveaway! Gear up for the season and use promo code “BEAMBERBALL” at Homefield Apparel to get 15% off your first order! https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfs.%E2%81%A0 As always, leave us a review and tell us how we’re doing! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamY
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Whit Babcock Retiring From Virginia Tech
April 23, 2026

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Whit Babcock Retiring From Virginia Tech

Whit Babcock announced his retirement Thursday, following Tim Sands' lead and leaving a void atop Virginia Tech athletics. SUBSCRIBE TO ENTER OUR FREE HELMET GIVEAWAY! ______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hangover wherever you get your podcasts. Also, support our sponsor below: Homefield Apparel: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfs.%E2%81%A0 Use the promo code "BEAMERBALL" for 15% off your first order at Homefield! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Chec
Tim Sands Retiring & a Preview of Virginia Tech's 2026 Spring Game
April 16, 2026

Tim Sands Retiring & a Preview of Virginia Tech's 2026 Spring Game

Virginia Tech fans have plenty of reasons to be optimistic as the Hokies prepare for their annual spring scrimmage. ______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hangover wherever you get your podcasts. Also, support our sponsor below: Homefield Apparel: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfs.%E2%81%A0 Use the promo code "BEAMERBALL" for 15% off your first order at Homefield! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://str
We're Back (Again)! Hokies Basketball Calls it Quits as Spring Football Practices Begin
March 25, 2026

We're Back (Again)! Hokies Basketball Calls it Quits as Spring Football Practices Begin

Virginia Tech basketball ends the season on their own terms (sort of), while James Franklin's first spring football practices are underway. ______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hangover wherever you get your podcasts. Also, support our sponsors below: Homefield Apparel: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfs.%E2%81%A0 Use the promo code "BEAMERBALL" for 15% off your first order at Homefield!
The Virginia Tech Coaching Files: Sean Spencer
March 9, 2026

The Virginia Tech Coaching Files: Sean Spencer

That's enough offense. Let's talk about the defense.The Virginia Tech Coaching Files is switching sides this week, highlighting the defensive coaches working under Brent Pry. I won't be writing a profile for Pry in this series, as I did something …
The Virginia Tech Coaching Files: Ty Howle
March 4, 2026

The Virginia Tech Coaching Files: Ty Howle

I started the Virginia Tech Coaching Files series to help introduce Hokie fans to their new coaching staff. The last two installments, however, were more of a reintroduction to Fontel Mines and Matt Moore.This week, the series returns to its roots…
The Virginia Tech Coaching Files: Matt Moore
Feb. 25, 2026

The Virginia Tech Coaching Files: Matt Moore

Hold on, Hokies. Spring football will be here before you know it.Until then, allow me to continue introducing (or re-introducing) you to Virginia Tech's 2026 coaching staff. This week's Virginia Tech Coaching Files focuses on the second coach reta…
The Virginia Tech Coaching Files: Fontel Mines
Feb. 17, 2026

The Virginia Tech Coaching Files: Fontel Mines

Hold on, Hokies — spring football will be here before you know it.Before practices begin, I'm introducing (or re-introducing) Virginia Tech's 2026 coaching staff. Each part of The Virginia Tech Coaching Files highlights one coach, delving in…
The Virginia Tech Coaching Files: Norval McKenzie
Feb. 10, 2026

The Virginia Tech Coaching Files: Norval McKenzie

Clarity at last.Virginia Tech officially announced its 2026 coaching staff last week, confirming news that had been reported for some time. Fortunately, there were no surprises.The Virginia Tech Coaching Files serve as an introduction, or in som…