Archive - Settling The Score with Ricky LaBlue

Three Second-Half Touchdowns Provide Virginia Tech an Offensive Blueprint in Win Over Marshall

After a lackluster first half, Virginia Tech's offense found its stride with a heavy dose of Bhayshul Tuten and the running game.

Sep 9 •

Facing High Expectations, Hokies Falter in Frustrating Loss at Vanderbilt

As nearly two-touchdown favorites, Virginia Tech fell flat against perennial SEC-doormat Vanderbilt.

Sep 1 •

August 2024

Defining Success for Virginia Tech's 2024 Football Season

Virginia Tech faces higher expectations in 2024 as the Hokies return key talent from a resurgent 2023 campaign.

Aug 8 •

April 2024

Pressure Mounts as Mike Young Retools Roster in New Era of College Athletics

After missing out on March Madness for the second consecutive year, Mike Young must navigate the changing landscape of college sports to revive Virginia…

Apr 24 •

Good, and Bad, Thoughts from Virginia Tech's Spring Game

How much can you actually pull from a spring scrimmage?

Apr 17 •

March 2024

The Frustration and Sadness of Kenny Brooks' Departure From Virginia Tech

Fans are understandably upset that the greatest basketball coach in the university's history is moving on to bluer opportunities at Kentucky.

Mar 27 •

January 2024

This is What Being a Hokie is Supposed to Feel Like

Surrounded by friends and family, I watched Virginia Tech's drubbing of Tulane in the Military Bowl thinking that things might be finally turning around…

Jan 4 •

December 2023

College Football Crosses Rubicon in Leaving Florida State Out of Playoff

When the College Football Playoff committee decided to leave Florida State out of this year's playoff, it signified the continued destruction of the…

Dec 4, 2023 •

November 2023

Virginia Tech Checks All the Boxes in 55-17 Victory Over Virginia

Virginia Tech's masterful win over Virginia was the final feather needed in Brent Pry's Year Two cap.

Nov 28, 2023 •

New Defensive Struggles Heighten Stakes Heading into Commonwealth Cup

Virginia Tech's defensive struggles against NC State came as a surprise, leading to a one-game showdown vs. Virginia that will define the Hokies…

Nov 20, 2023 •

The Quarterback of the Present, and the Future

Kyron Drones has progressed enough to claim Virginia Tech's starting quarterback role for this season and beyond.

Nov 14, 2023 •

Will the Real Virginia Tech Hokies Please Stand Up?

Virginia Tech has had stretches of amazing and terrible play this season. How will they fare for the rest of the season?

Nov 6, 2023 •

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