Inside HokieSports: Hokies at the Olympics

Two Hokie alumni are helping at the Team USA House at the Paris Olympics.

Good morning! Y’all remember Hunter Cattoor? He was back at Virginia Tech to show head coach Mike Young and alum Ace Curtis his skills.

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

🇺🇸 Hokies at the Olympics
🦃 And much, much more!

🦃 STOCK UP

🔼 Olympic Work. Two Virginia Tech alumni are at the 2024 Paris Olympics, helping to provide the perfect fan experience for the thousands of Americans visiting. Kaitlin Reese and James Morrison have been orchestrating the festivities inside the Team USA House.

Morrison, better known as DJ TMMPO, has been the in-venue DJ for Virginia Tech Athletics ever since his graduation in 2014 and is doing the same at the Team USA House. Reese helps manage the live event production and operations across sports, music, entertainment and culture.

🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

Name that Player. This football player is a senior safety. He is from Richmond, Va., and has played with the Hokies since the 2021-22 season. Last season, he played in 11 games and started in 9.

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🏈 COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF

24 days until kickoff!

As we approach football season, let’s see what the team has been up to. And get your tickets here!

One of the football team’s strongest position groups, the cornerbacks, are coached by Derek Jones. Dorian Strong has been the outstanding cornerback as he helped the team to never allow more than 250 total passing yards in a game and held two teams to under 100 passing yards. Other cornerbacks to look for on the field this season are Mansoor Delane, Braylon Johnson, Dante Lovett, Jonathan Pennix, Thomas Williams, Joshua Clark, Miles Ellis and Krystian Williams.

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📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Jaylen Jones!

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