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A top-secret Virginia Tech athlete has quietly dialed up NIL wizard Darren Heitner, not for a sponsorship deal but to wage a gladiatorial battle over the team’s decision to bench him under the cloak of “opt-out.” Sources report the player demands his redshirt be rebranded—or at least compensated—arguing that choosing to sit on the sidelines shouldn’t sabotage his endorsement empire. Heitner, famed for turning college sideliners into brand behemoths, is reportedly drafting motions that promise more legal fireworks than Friday’s highlight reel. Meanwhile, Hokie fans are left wondering if the only thing more mysterious than his playing time is how much this court case will boost his name, image and lawsuit.