Hey Bill,
Always been curious…you are so ready while you name a sport. When you see a former notable former Hokie participant years later, how a lot of their stats do you recall while you see them? Does a “player stat sheet” pop up in your head? Thanks, and Go Hokies! Chris ’96. Chesapeake
Chris,
That’s an fascinating query. I have a tendency to bear in mind the staff and particular person moments, extra so than any statistics. For instance, I bumped into former Tech QB Al Clark at a restaurant in Roanoke, and we talked about his TD run vs. Alabama and different nice performs. When I see Malcolm Delaney, we reminisce about video games and moments and many others. I don’t recall what number of yards Michael Vick had for the Hokies, however there have been numerous ‘wows” and highlights that come to thoughts.
Bill,
As all of us benefit from the Winter Olympics, has Virginia Tech produced a winter or summer time Medalist (on condition that the Drill Field as everyone knows, is as chilly as Cortina in February!) Paul, Orlando.
Paul,
Having walked on the Drill Field a number of weeks in the past when it was under 12-degrees, I can verify it’s most likely colder than Cortina! If nothing else, it’s a frigid expertise that bonds all Hokies, proper?
Anyway, Tech has not had an athlete medal on the Winter Olympics and didn’t have anybody collaborating this 12 months in Italy. But the Hokies have had dozens of athletes in the summertime video games over years from Bimbo Coles to Nickeil Alexander-Walker to Queen Harrison to Ieva Kublina and extra. Here’s a complete list of every Hokie who has competed in the Olympics, and their medal results, courting again to 1976.
Bill,
Thanks for bringing the mailbag again to life and greetings from our cruise ship within the Caribbean. My spouse and I are on a cruise and having a pleasant time away from the chilly northeast. Our query: Will VT play a soccer sport in Europe or like UVA is doing, in Brazil? We have seen groups play these international video games annually, however Tech has not been invited. Do you suppose that is a chance? San Juan maybe? Thanks once more for bringing this again and for every little thing you do for VT Athletics.
Dan, someplace within the Atlantic.
Ahoy, Dan.
Tech Athletics Director Whit Babcock addressed this situation this previous spring on our Level Seven podcast from NACDA in Orlando. At that time, the ACC had not formally completed its 9+1 mannequin (9 ACC video games and one P4 non-league sport), however impartial web site video games are one thing Whit and Coach James Franklin will focus on shifting ahead. There will at all times be alternatives for the Hokies in Atlanta, Charlotte, and as Whit additionally talked about, the Commanders new stadium as soon as full in DC.
As for European or South American video games, Per Whit, that’s one thing the administration will focus on as properly. The NFL has clearly dedicated to Europe to develop the game, and ACC may have a staff play within the Aer Lingus College Football Classic for the fifth straight 12 months in August when UNC faces TCU in Dublin, Ireland. Those video games are a partnership with ESPN and the league.
As for San Juan, that’s an fascinating suggestion. I’m positive San Juan is an excellent cease in your cruise and clearly curiosity in soccer there may be rising, however there’s by no means been an official school sport performed there. At least not but.
Division-II faculties Kentucky State and Franklin Pierce have been scheduled to play a soccer sport in Puerto Rico final October, however the sport was moved again to the United States simply six days earlier than kickoff. One factor to watch: IMG Academy in Florida will play a game in Puerto Rico in April.
Bill,
Tough one right here. Name the 5 finest highway eating places the Buffet Buddies have hit in your superb many years of eating collectively. You should give particulars why. James Oak Hill, Va.
Really? That’s practically an not possible job going again through the years (since 1988) to recall all these highway journeys. But I consulted with Mike Burnop and right here’s our checklist:
Grimaldi’s – Syracuse: A traditional Italian restaurant based by Fred Grimaldi within the 1940’s, this was a necessary cease within the BIG EAST days. It’s since closed, however Fred was pleasant and welcoming to our broadcast crew and would typically be a part of us for lengthy conversations throughout dinner. In truth, he at all times hosted basketball groups at his place and hung footage and framed letters of BIG EAST Italian legends on the wall within the entry means. Mike Tranghese, Linda Bruno, Rollie Massamino, Lou Carnasecca, Dom Perno, Rick Pitino, Paul Pasqualoni, and many others. If a restaurant was adequate for Rollie and Louie, then it had to be legit, proper? Grimaldi’s served mouthwatering pasta with a style proper out of Sicily. Best dishes: The tacky bread and Chicken Parm.
Joe’s Stone Crab – Miami Beach: Another family-owned traditional, visited by Al Capone, Frank Sinatra and lots of others. You’ll at all times see celebs there, plus a line of Bentley’s and Rolls on the valet. Best dishes: Jumbo Stone Crabs with creamed spinach and Key Lime Pie.
Cattleman’s – Oklahoma City: Ok, this one will get large ups for ambiance. In 1910, Cattleman’s opened its doorways within the stockyard district of the town “to proudly serve Cowboys, Ranchers, and Cattle Haulers.” Today, they even serve broadcasters! Best dish: T-Bone or filet with sauteed mushrooms. Don’t neglect the do-it-yourself yeast roles and fruit pie. It’s a throwback, with a 1940’s vibe.
Porcão – Miami: Although the Miami location has since closed, Porcão was actually a style of Rio. The ambiance, the meals, and music was merely unbelievable earlier than this churrasco on the Four Ambassadors Hotel closed a number of years in the past. There are rodizios in all places now, however Porcão was the unique. Best Dish: Bife do vazio (flank steak). Mike preferred the a la carte crab truffles too.
Jeff Ruby’s – Louisville / Nashville/Cincinnati: Prime steaks and probably the most outrageous uncooked bar on this planet. Live music, unbelievable art-deco vibe and extra. It’s like going again in time and the meals, service, and the general expertise can’t be beat. Best dishes: Everything. And get desert.
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