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I am a 5th Generation Hokie. I have Orange and Maroon blood coursing through my veins. I was lucky enough to attend VT from 1999-2003 and graduated with a history degree. I became a history teacher and football coach working my way to spending multiple seasons as Head Coach at schools in North Carolina and Colorado. I now live in Colorado, with my wife and son and do what I can to follow the Hokies from afar.
The outstanding team here at Sons of Saturday was gracious enough to let me talk some football and be able to impart some my knowledge gained from years spent on the sideline. Aside from following the Hokies in all sports, I am a fan of the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Braves, and Carolina Hurricanes. I also try to play a lot of golf and enjoy skiing out here in the rockies! '
'03, History // Castle Rock, Colorado
Black Bean and Rice Fritters and a Dark and Stormy Watch on YouTube Another Florida team... this time in Blacksburg. The U comes to town for a Noon kickoff. But, IT'S FRANKLIN TIME!!! Our new Coach is bringing in a massive amount of potential recruits this weekend and its the Ho…
Watch on YouTube Grouper Sliders and a Cos-Mule I lived in Florida for a while, My Dad grew up in Tampa, two of my Grandparents lived there for years. Needless to say, I've spent some time in the Sunshine State. If I ever saw a grouper sandwich on the menu, I had to order one. O…
Grandaddy's Chili and a Bourbon Flight Watch on YouTube It's spooky season, and the Hokies are hosting Louisville on the day after Halloween. Every Halloween, I make a giant pot of chili to warm everyone up after a night of trick-or-treating. I'm sharing with you the recipe that…
Brunch: Cali Style B.A.L.T.s and Spiked Mimosas If you're like me, you like to get to the lot early! Even though this is a night game, The menu today is a brunch treat for the early tailgaters like me to enjoy when you first arrive to the lot! The B.A.L.T., or bacon, avocado, le…
Watch on YouTube Pimento Cheese Sandwiches and Azaleas This week, I'm paying tribute to the Peach State. Not just the state, but specifically the Masters. Since this is the Hokies second trip to Atlanta this year, and the first was not that pleasant of an experience, we will foc…
Watch on YouTube Slanted Shed Chicken Sandwiches and Moravian Cookie White Russians Once again, I get to reminisce about a former "home". This time Winston Salem, NC, a place I called home for 11 years. Great town and great people! There was a food truck that used to be a perman…
Snoopy's Dogs and Irish Slammers Watch on YouTube When I lived in Raleigh in the Early 2000's I worked as a bartender at many establishments in the Glenwood South District. This week I am paying tribute to a couple of those fine locations that "nourished" my youth. First the Sno…
Beacon Burger Sliders and Blackberry Moonshine Smash One of my favorite locations in South Carolina is the historic Beacon Drive-in in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Much like the Varsity in Atlanta, this place is full of its own unique flair and delicious food! This week I am pay…
Crabcake Sliders and Rum Runners As the Hokies prepare to kickoff against Old Dominion, I can't help but think about the cuisine of the coast. So this week I made a crabcake recipe that is handheld, portable, and perfect for either a lunchtime snack or evening filler before the …
Nashville Hot Chicken Bites and Tennessee Mules The Hokies, for the first time this season, will kick off in Blacksburg as they face the Vanderbilt Commodores! This will be a revenge game for Coach Pry and the Hokies as they try to avenge last year's loss in Music City. The menu…
Andy' Deli Subs and Frootie and the Blowfish As the Hokies prepare to Kickoff the 2025 season against the University of South Carolina, I am having flashbacks to my younger days. I grew up minutes outside of Columbia and when ever we would spend any time in the 5 Points area of …
The Hokies did it! With the win over UVA, the Hokies clinched a bowl berth, and an invitation to Charlotte to play Minnesota in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. For this special occasion, I am whipping up a special menu, This "Carolina Twinkie" is a pimento cheese (made with Duke's mayo, o…
Hate Week BEAT UVA! It's the Saturday after Thanksgiving and everyone has been stuffing themselves to two straight days. This week the menu is a little lighter. I made a Commonwealth inspired roasted Chex-Mix that you can snack on all day while you wait for the Hokies to beat th…
Friend of the Devil? No, not really! But this weeks menu is tied directly into the Bull City. The recipe this week is some Bleu Deviled Eggs infusing a traditional deviled egg with bacon and bleu cheese to make them even more savory. The drink this week is a tobacco whiskey sour…
This week, the Hokies return home for a fall afternoon kick vs the Clemson Tigers. I have made an old family staple this week, some hot ham and swiss rolls. For the beverage, I found a recipe from a local Clemson establishment, the John C. Old Fashioned. This twist on the old fa…
Orange Crushed The Hokies traveled up to the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse to play the Orange. The Hokies played without their two best players on offense, Kyron Drones and Bhayshul Tuten. With Colin Schlee under center the Hokie offense didn’t miss a beat and put up enough poin…
The Hokies are travelling north to play the Syracuse Orange. This week, we have a cocktail, called "The Syracuse, infusing Orange Liqueur with Orange Juice makes this a light tasty beverage, perfect for the noon kick. The main course is a BigMac tater tot cup. This handheld snac…
Jekyll and Hyde Performance: This week the Hokies did not play their best game and were still able to come out on top. While Tech was inefficient for most of the game, the defense and special teams played well against a depleted GT team and the Hokies came out with the victory. …
It's Homecoming in Blacksburg! Because it's a noon kickoff and there are so many events going on, I created an easy menu for this week. To start, we have Mini Varsity Chili Dogs, paying homage to the Atlanta Landmark. To wash it down, a tailgate staple, Jack and Coke. Enjoy and …
What an outstanding night in Blacksburg! The Hokies were made for Thursdays on ESPN and they proved it against BC! Great job by the coaches and players in their preparation off a bye week and tremendous execution in all three phases. This week I'm taking a look at two of the man…