Rich Luttenberger
Born in the Bronx but otherwise raised in northern New Jersey, my Hokie life began in the fall of 1989. I walked on to the baseball team and spent a year and a half as a redshirt catcher. After my stint with the baseball team ended, I finished my time at Tech on the ice hockey team, playing Hokie hockey as a club sport. Despite this pursuit of other sporting interests, my passion became Tech football, and I have been a die hard fan ever since.
When I’m not obsessing over Hokie sports, I enjoy running, traveling, and fostering dogs. And of course, spending time with my wife and three kids. My “real job” is as a high school English teacher, where I have worked for over a quarter of a century (and everyone in the building knows where Mr. Lutt went to school). My daughter is now a Hokie - as if I needed another reason to make the long drive to Blacksburg!
I started my sports writing journey with Gridiron Heroics, covering Virginia Tech football and some college sports news. But I’m excited to join the Sons of Saturday now and I look forward to adding content through my story-telling abilities.
Reflecting on the Very First Expanded College Football Playoff
With Ohio State's recent victory in the National Championship game, it is a perfect time to take a look back at the pros and cons of the very first 12-team expanded college football…
Virginia Tech Athletics in 2024 – A Look Back at the Emotional Rollercoaster Ride
As the year comes to a close, it is a great time to look back on the highs and lows of the year in Virginia Tech athletics
An Open Letter to Kirk Herbstreit – The Playoff Committee Got It Right
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit is a much respected authority on college football. He has repeatedly voiced his opinions on who should be in the annual college football playoffs. This year he criticized the…
Where are They Now? Catching up with Michael Stuewe, Former Virginia Tech Wide Receiver Whose Son is a Hokie Signee
Michael Stuewe is a former Virginia Tech wide receiver who went from walk-on to starter on some of Virginia Tech's best teams during the mid 1990's. Now his son is a Virginia Tech signee and will play for the…
The College Football Playoff – Whose Bubble Will Burst?
With only conference championship games to be played, the twelve-team college football playoff bracket is almost set. Or is it? Although the most recent rankings were just released, with any of those teams…
An Early Virginia Tech Christmas List
With a 5-6 record and the Virginia game - an the holidays - almost upon us, it is time to send Santa my wish list for this Christmas
Virginia Tech is 5-5 with Two Games Left - Is the Season Lost?
After ten games, the Virginia Tech football team is exactly where they were a year ago at this point: 5-5. With so many returning players and so much pre-season expectation, is this season already…
Syra-curse...The Dome Hex is Real
Despite leading by multiple scores for most of the game, Virginia Tech fell again to the Syracuse Orange, prompting conversation over the legitimacy of a Dome curse.
Midyear Musings as Virginia Tech Heads into the Bye Week
It is time to take a look back - and forward - to re-evaluate the season and expectations now that Virginia Tech has played six games and heads into its bye week.
After the Miami Loss, Can Virginia Tech Still Salvage the Football Season?
After Virginia Tech's loss to Miami, the Hokies are 2-3 for the third straight year. What do they have to do to salvage their season?
Re-evaluating the Foundation of the Program After the Rutgers Loss
After yet another slow start and disappointing loss to a mid-level opponent, Hokie Nation is frustrated. Coach Brent Pry has foundational beliefs for the program, and it is time to look at them and where they…
An Exorcism in Norfolk – Hokies Win, But Did They Really?
Virginia Tech finally beat Old Dominion in Norfolk, but the series will go on for another seven years, much to the dismay of many Hokie fans.
The Nash Bash, a Sons of Saturday Takeover in Nashville!
The Sons of Saturday hosted another fan Takeover event, this time at the Tin Roof on Broadway in Nashville. The Friday night Nash Bash was a great time for many of the Hokies who made the trip to the Music…
Week 2 Hot Takes – Around Blacksburg, the ACC, and the Nation
After two weeks of football, a lot of preseason expectations have not aged well. However, with a few weeks of games under our belt, here are a few predictions that should have a better chance of panning…
Drunk on Kool-Aid: Hokie Nation Left to Deal with all too Familiar Heartbreak
After an off-season of hype, Virginia Tech fans set high expectations, only to watch their team fall flat on its face in the season opener at Vanderbilt, forcing Hokie Nation to adjust their…
Virginia Tech Football 2024 - Whose Stock am I Buying?
The 2024 Virginia Tech Hokies have a lot of production returning, but they also have a few players poised for breakout years. Who are they? Read on to find out.
Predicting Every 2024 Virginia Tech Football Game
After almost perfectly predicting last year's results, Sons of Saturday staff writer Rich Luttenberger pens his annual forecast for the 2024 Virginia Tech football season.
To Flav or Not to Flav – Whose Hype are We Believing?
Every August, preseason polls bring hype and expectation to the upcoming season. Who is overhyped and who is not getting enough love? And who are the other teams to watch?
Kitley and King – Catching up with Two of Hokie Nation’s favorite….Dads
Liz Kitley and Cayla King were the cornerstone of Virginia Tech women's basketball these past few years and their meteoric rise to prominence. Their fathers, Ralph Kitley and Tom King, reflect on their…
Where are They Now? Catching up with Greg Nosal Virginia Tech Lineman 2007-2011
Greg Nosal, Virginia Tech lineman from 2007 to 2011, is so much more than a severed pinky story. He was a decorated lineman during one of the program's best stretches in history, then he went on to rise…
Where are They Now? Catching up with Ken Oxendine Virginia Tech Running Back 1994-1997 (Part II)
Ken Oxendine was a fast, powerful runner for Virginia Tech who made it to the NFL then became a successful coach and school administrator as well as a philanthropist. This is part two of his "Where are They…
Sons of Saturday and the Virginia Tech Spring Game Weekend – It was a Ton of Fun!
The Virginia Tech Spring Game weekend is the best weekend of the year for fans and alumni. The Sons of Saturday and Monogram Club events were just a few of the highlights from an all-around fantastic weekend…
Where are They Now? Catching up with Ken Oxendine Virginia Tech Running Back 1994-1997 (Part I)
Ken Oxendine was a fast, powerful runner for Virginia Tech who helped pave the way for the success of future Hokie running backs. This is part one of his "Where are They Now?"…
Virginia Tech Football 2024 Schedule Release – Hokie Fan Reaction
The ACC released the 2024 football schedule and Virginia Tech Hokie fans react to the biggest games.
Conference Realignment Talk – Where do Hokie Fans Want to See Virginia Tech?
Virginia Tech football could find itself with a new conference should Florida State and others leave the ACC. Hokie fans express their opinion on where they want to see their team…
Sons of Saturday Slam Jam is a “Slam Dunk” for Virginia Tech and NIL
This past November, the Sons of Saturday released an all-access production taking a look at the Virginia Tech Basketball program ahead of the 2023 campaign. While the content came as a fun surprise and unique…