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Mike Holmes
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!
2024 Position Group Previews: Defensive Line
Mike Holmes previews the Defensive Line heading into the 2024 Season!
2024 Position Group Previews: Offensive Line
Mike Holmes previews the Offensive Line room for the 2024 Season.
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2024 Position Group Previews: Running Backs
Mike Holmes previews the running back room heading into the 2024 season.
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2024 Position Group Previews: Quarterbacks
Breakdown of the QB Room Heading into the 2024 Season.
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Bowling for Relevancy
In the middle of a program rebuild, the value of postseason play cannot be understated.
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Hokie Hitter of the Week: UVA
Coach Holmes breaks down Virginia Tech's continuously developing offensive attack from the beat-down of UVA in Charlottesville.
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A Relic from Hokie Past
Here a look at an important piece of Hokie History that can be found in Blacksburg... in a place that is not so obvious!
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Hokie Hitter of the Week: NC State
Coach Holmes looks into how NCSU was so successful against Hokies how the Pack exploited aggressive linebacker play and how the Hokies showed off another offensive wrinkle against the…
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Who Will Win ACC Coach of the Year?
Who are some potential candidates for ACC Coach of the Year? Mike Holmes makes the case for some not so obvious candidates.
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Hokie Hitter Of The Week: Boston College
Coach Holmes looks at two plays that utilized misdirection to take advantage of an overly-aggressive Boston College defense in the Hokies big win over the Eagles! PHOTO: Eric Canha-USA TODAY…
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Hokie Hitter of the Week: Louisville
Coach Mike Holmes examines the Hokies defensive play in the Louisville game and some of the breakdowns that occurred in the run game versus the Cards.
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Hokie Hitter of the Week: Syracuse
Hokies continue to play offense with creative and flare.
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Hokie Hitter Of The Week: Wake Forest
Coach Holmes breaks down key plays from the Hokies win over Wake Forest
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Hokie Hitter of the Week: Florida State
Breaking down the Hokies misdirection RB screen that the Hokies used in the 3rd quarter.
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Hokie Football Focus: Florida State
Film breakdown from the Hokies up and down trip in Tallahassee.
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Hokie Football Focus: Pittsburgh
Film Review from the most complete game the Hokies have played under Brent Pry.
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Hokie Hitter of the Week: Pittsburgh 2023
Coach Mike Holmes breaks down the Toss/QB Counter play that helped the Hokies beat Pitt!
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Hokie Football Focus: Marshall
Hokies struggled to find their footing in another tough road loss.
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Hokie Football Focus: Rutgers
While Kyron Drones provided a small spark, the same issues are plaguing a Hokies team that can't seem to figure it out.
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Hokie Football Focus: Purdue
Film room study for the Hokies 24-17 loss to the Boilermakers.
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Hokie Football Focus: Old Dominion
Comprehensive film breakdown for the Hokies 36-17 week 1 victory over the Monarchs.