Why the Hokies Deserve a Spot in Every Top 25 List
Virginia Tech wrapped up spring football under new head coach James Franklin, showing promise in three key areas. First, Franklin brings proven success from Penn State and Vanderbilt, offering an edge the Hokies have lacked since Frank Beamer’s departure. Second, the ground game looks formidable with returning lead rusher Marcellous Hawkins, rising star Jeffrey Overton, and transfer Bil Davis forming a three-headed rushing attack. Third, the roster improvements—Ethan Grunkemeyer at quarterback, dynamic receivers Que’Sean Brown and Ayden Greene, and tight end Luke Reynolds—suggest an offense capable of big plays, while defensive tweaks under Brent Pry aim to shore up Virginia Tech’s front lines. These upgrades make a strong case for Tech’s inclusion in every early-season Top 25.
If you thought Virginia Tech’s spring was just a bunch of guys jogging in shorts, think again. They’ve got a new coach who’s apparently so accomplished that opposing teams are already considering early retirement. Meanwhile, their running backs are multiplying faster than rabbits on Red Bull, and the offense is about to look like a fireworks show on the Fourth of July. Beware, ACC: Hokie Nation is brewing a thunderstorm, complete with lightning bolts and a side of popcorn.
Hokies’ Softball Slugfest: A 12-1 Run Riot
In game three of the series, Virginia Tech Softball demolished Syracuse 12-1, completing a sweep and finishing the regular season at 44-9. The Hokies recorded 14 hits, including multiple home runs by Jordan Lynch and key RBIs from Michelle Chatfield, Zoe Yaeger, and Nora Abromavage. Pitcher Emma Mazzarone delivered a steady performance, and Virginia Tech earned the third seed in the ACC Tournament with a first-round bye. The detailed play-by-play highlighted Virginia Tech’s relentless offense and solid defense, punctuated by pinch-running theatrics and timely defensive plays.
Welcome to the Hokies’ softball carnage extravaganza, where Syracuse had all the fun of a piñata at a porcupine party. Every at-bat felt like the hitting team had an instructional video titled “How to Obliterate Softballs 101.” Meanwhile, Virginia Tech’s pitcher must have been lobbing mittfuls of jellybeans for all the trouble she caused. If this were a movie, it’d be called “Attack of the 12-Run Deluge.” Next up: someone fetch Syracuse a dictionary so they can look up “offense.”
Hokies Snatch 4-Star WR from Rival Blue
Virginia Tech secured a major recruiting coup by flipping four-star wide receiver Demarcus Brown from the University of Virginia. Brown, ranked No. 51 nationally at his position and No. 11 in Virginia, brings size (6’3″, 180 lbs) and multi-sport athleticism from North Cross High. This commitment lifts VT to No. 19 in the 2027 class and third in the ACC. Head coach James Franklin’s strategy of keeping top in-state talent paid off, marking Brown as the first Virginia native in the cycle. With momentum on the rise, Tech eyes a top ACC recruiting class and higher national standing.
In a cinematic twist worthy of a spy thriller, Coach Franklin executed a midnight raid on UVA’s recruiting war chest. Demarcus Brown was plucked so swiftly that the Cavalier staff probably thought it was a glitch in their watch alarms. Now the Hokies parade their new eight-man-wide receiver like he’s the crown jewel of Roanoke. If Virginia fans had a theme song, it’d be “Oops, They Did It Again.” Stay tuned for the next episode of “Recruitment: Battle Royale.”
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