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What all are we covering in today’s edition, Hokies? Check it out below!

🗣️ What They’re Saying
⏱️ Countin’ Down: 71 Days
🎥 Sittin’ Down With Our New Leader
🦃 And much, much more!

🎥 A SPECIAL EPISODE OF THE INSIDER

Voice of the Hokies Bill Roth visits with new Virginia Tech Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White about why he took the job, his vision and more.

🏈 COUNTIN’ DOWN: 71 DAYS

Throughout the summer, we will be counting down the days
to the return of Virginia Tech Football this fall. The Hokies will host
VMI on September 5 at 7:30 p.m.

One of best defensive tackles to play during the Frank Beamer era wore #7️⃣1️⃣, David Pugh.

Pugh was a two-time All-BIG EAST First Team honoree as he racked up 13.5 sacks during his time in Blacksburg. He also tallied 41 TFLs and 170 total tackles.

One of Pugh’s most memorable moments came in 2000 against Pitt. With the second-ranked Hokies clinging to a 37-34 lead, the Panthers had one last shot as time ran down, but Pugh came through with the sack of Pitt QB David Priestly to seal the victory.

🔼 What They’re Saying. Brian White and the Hokies are the talk of the town.

Find out what some of college athletics’ top figures have to say about the Hokies new leading man.

🗣️ What They’re Saying About Brian White

🔼 Meeting With The Mountaineers. The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team is set to take on West Virginia for each of the next three seasons.

The first meeting in 2026 will take place in Morgantown on Saturday, Dec. 5, while the Mountaineers will travel to Blacksburg in 2027 and the programs will meet in Charleston, West Virginia sometime in 2028.

Separated by just 250 miles, the two programs have not met since December of 2015.

🏀 More On The Matchups

🔼 Baseball On Broadway. After making its debut at the 2026 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field (Arlington, Texas), the Virginia Tech baseball team has accepted its invitation from REV Entertainment to be part of the inaugural four-team field slated to compete during the event’s 2027 expansion at First Horizon Park in Nashville, Tennessee.

From March 5 to March 7 – the third weekend of the 2027 regular season – the Hokies will contest one game apiece against Cincinnati, Ohio State and Vanderbilt. Game times and matchups, as well as broadcast information, will be disseminated at a later date.

⚾️ More On The Event

🦃 A NEW ERA HAS ARRIVED

An exciting new era is here in Blacksburg! In this live blog, we're capturing every step as Brian White, Virginia Tech's new vice president and director of athletics takes the helm.

Experience every moment from his arrival and press conference to fan reactions and behind-the-scenes coverage of his first days as Hokie Nation's new leader.

Stay updated on all the buzz, reactions, and stories as a nationally-recognized, proven builder and revenue generator begins to lead a bold new era of Hokie Athletics. 

🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

Which team drafted David Pugh in the 2002 NFL Draft?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom and find out!

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

*all times are ET*

Saturday, Sept. 5
🏈 Football vs. VMI @ 7:30pm | ACC Network | Listen | Live Stats | Buy Tickets

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: The Indianapolis Colts (sixth round selection)

🦃 Have a great one, y’all!