Good morning! Happy Valentine’s Day! The Hokies 🧡 you!

What else are we covering into today’s edition, Hokies?

🏈 Passion for coaching
⚾️ Garrett Michel interview
🦃 And much, much more!

🔼 Passion Heavy. Virginia Tech’s new assistant athletic director of football strength and conditioning is Jarrett Ferguson. Ferguson’s goal while coaching is to shape stronger people and impact an athlete’s life both on and off the field.

🏈 Read about his coaching goals.

🔼 His Words. Hear from baseball player Garrett Michel in his recent interview with the media about his return to playing after injuring his wrist in 2024.

Following a sellout of every home game last fall, be sure to secure your spot in the iconic Lane Stadium by purchasing season tickets now. Whether renewing or buying for the first time, act fast to guarantee your seat in Lane for seven must-see matchups!

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🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

All-American.

Which baseball outfielder was named a National College Baseball Writers Association Preseason All-American?

Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom and find out!

🟠 ONE BIG THING

Sweet 16. The women’s soccer team had 16 players named to 2024 All-ACC Academic Team honors. To be selected, the athlete maintained a 3.0 GPA for the fall of 2024 and competed in at least 50% of the team’s contests.

⚽️ See the 16 players here.

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📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Friday, February 14

👟 BU Valentine Invitational
👟 Track & Field at Tiger Paw Invitational
👟 Track & Field at Don Kirby Elite Invitational
🥎 Softball vs. UT-Arlington/#21 Northwestern @ 12/2:30pm ET
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Marshall @ 2pm
⚾️ Baseball vs. Bucknell doubleheader @ 1pm
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Tulane @ 6pm ET
🤼‍♂️ Wrestling vs. Pitt @ 7pm ET

Saturday, February 15

👟 BU Valentine Invitational
👟 Track & Field at Tiger Paw Invitational
👟 Track & Field at Don Kirby Elite Invitational
🥍 Lacrosse vs. Mercer @ 12pm ET
🥎 Softball vs. UT-Arlington/LSU @ 10/5:30pm ET
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Virginia @ 2pm ET | Smithfield Commonwealth Clash | Tickets

Sunday, February 16

🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Furman @ 10am ET
🥎 Softball at #7 LSU @ 12:30pm ET
⚾️ Baseball vs. Bucknell @ 1pm ET
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Richmond @ 4pm ET

🦃 Click here to view the entire Virginia Tech Athletics Calendar.
🦃 Game promotions schedule.

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Ben Watson!

🦃 Have a great Friday!