Michael Vick Article

Just published my next article. It was an assignment from the Assignment Editor at B/R requested. He wanted me to focus on some freshman performances throughout CFB history and feature one or 50 of them in my writing.

I chose to do a piece on Michael Vick and the Virginia Tech 1999 Perfect season run to the National Championship. I thought it was a relevant topic since he is conditionally reinstated in the NFL and it has been two years since we've seen him run the field.

Personally, I think what Michael Vick did was one of the more horrific things a human can do to animals. A dog lover and owner myself, those pictures make me cry and want to throw up everytime I see them. However, I believe he served his time and punishment. He has hopefully learned a lot from the experience. He remains a big part of the Virginia Tech family tradition.


I remember sitting in my basement room listening to CBS announcers Ron Franklin and Mike Gottfried trying to describe what was happening in front of them, on the radio. They were dazzled by the developing athletic performances from both teams and struggled to depict the plays with due justice.

As a Seminole fan—at the time—I remember yelling, “This guy is killing us!”

Well, “that guy” was a young, redshirt freshman that helped lead a Virginia Tech football team to their first undefeated regular season since 1954 and third overall.

In that National Championship game on Jan. 4, 2000, VA Tech found themselves pitted against a college football giant: Florida State.

Bobby Bowden’s program was notorious for gifted athletes and hard hitters. Besides that, they owned the decade: FSU had the most National Championship appearances and top five finishes in the 1990’s.

But, before this game, there was a season...


Read the full article here on Bleacher Report

Virginia Tech Football: Hokies' Hopes Are High in 2009

As per my assignment editors request at Bleacher Report, I have written an article previewing the upcoming season for the Virginia Tech Hokies. The article just went live and can be found here: Virginia Tech Hokies Football

Here is a portion of the article...

Pla­­­­ying in the ACC championship three out of the four years and winning it twice has set the bar high for the Virginia Tech Football program.

This year, the expectations in Blacksburg are higher than ever.

After what was expected to be a rebuilding year in 2008, the Hokies backed their way into another ACC Championship and won their first ever BCS Bowl defeating Cincinnati 20-7 in the Orange Bowl.

Now the team exclusively belongs to Tyrod Taylor.

If he can establish himself as a legit passer then Tech fans could be doing the Hokey Pokey all the way to Pasadena.

This year, a national championship is what it’s all about for the Hokie Nation.

Here are the defining games and the matchup battles within those games that will determine if the fighting Gobblers will be playing for a National Championship.

Alabama—Sept. 5, Atlanta, Ga.

The Chick-Fil-A College Kickoff showcases two top 10 teams and starts the season off with a bang.

This game features superstars and athletes galore, two big name coaches and defenses both predicted to finish in the Top 10 by the end of the year.

VT’s performance in this game will set the tempo for the remainder of the season...

Go read the whole article by clicking on the link above or here's another 1 all you lazy scrollers!
Virginia Tech Football: Hokies' Hopes Are High in 2009