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Robert Irby
Born and raised in Radford, Virginia (hometown of the man himself, Mike Young), I am a lifelong Hokie. A member of Virginia Tech's Class of 2019, I currently reside in Charlotte, North Carolina. Two of my greatest loves are writing and Hokie athletics, so an opportunity to be a Scribe of Saturday was exactly what I needed. I have written for the Independent Tribune in Concord, NC, as well as Joe Gibbs Racing, the Tech Lunch Pail and Fansided. I hope one day to write for ESPN, The Athletic, Fox Sports, The Ringer or one of the like. In addition to watching/writing about sports, I enjoy drinking craft beer and playing golf.
An Offer They Can't Refuse: Making Sense of Conference Realignment, Godfather Style
Making sense of the SEC and Big Ten expansion and what it means for Virginia Tech, with help from the Godfather
ACC Regular Season Champion Virginia Tech Hokies Look Ahead To The NCAA Tournament
Look ahead to the Hokies first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2013.
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Rodney Rice Scouting Report
Scouting report on 4-star G Rodney Rice
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The QB Conundrum
In this article, we look at what is going wrong with the Virginia Tech quarterbacks
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Three Reasons Why Virginia Tech Could Beat #10 UNC
Here are three reasons why the Hokies will knock off the #10 Tar Heels on Friday night!
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Three Reasons Why Virginia Tech Could Beat Virginia
Can the Hokies bring the Cup home? Find out why in this article!
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Quit Crying. It's HATE WEEK!
Despite how tough this season has been, the Hokies are playing UVA on Saturday. Let's go through some history to get you through Hate Week!
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Three Reasons Why Virginia Tech Could Beat Clemson
This could happen, right? Check out three extremely realistic reasons why Virginia Tech could beat Clemson.
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Sons of Weekly Basketball Columns! Week One
Robert Irby hits you with the first edition of his weekly basketball column! Check out his thoughts on a HUGE week of Hokie Basketball!
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Three Reasons Why Virginia Tech Could Beat Miami
Last season, the Hokies faced Miami with their backs against the wall following an embarrassing loss. The Hokies came away with the win, could they do it again? Here are three reasons why they…
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Three Reasons Why Virginia Tech Could Beat Liberty
The Hokies are looking to keep the momentum going against Liberty. Will they get it done this week?
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Revisiting the Road to Contention: Where VT Stands Midway Through the 2020 Season
Is Virginia Tech on track to become a National Contender again? We try to answer that question here.
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Three Reasons Why Virginia Tech Could Beat Louisville
The Hokies are looking to rebound after a brutal loss to Wake Forest. Here are three reasons why VT could get that bounce-back win against Louisville.
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Three Reasons Why Virginia Tech Could Beat Wake Forest
Another North Carolina school awaits Virginia Tech this weekend. Check out three reasons why the Hokies will take care of business against Wake Forest
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The Key Tré: How opponents have defended Tré Turner this season
Tre Turner is one of the most beloved players on the Hokie roster, known for his propensity for big plays. There have been very few of those plays this season. Take a look at why…
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Three Reasons Why Virginia Tech Could Beat BC
Will the Hokies bounce back this week? Check out three reasons why Boston College should be VERY worried to play an angry Hokie squad.
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A Breath of Rationality: Some Reactions from a Tough Loss
Let's look together at some rational reactions to the Hokie football we witnessed this past Saturday.
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Three Reasons Why Virginia Tech Could Beat Duke
Feeling good about the game this week? Check out three reasons why the Hokies will win.
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Three Reasons Why Virginia Tech Could Beat NC State
Here are three reasons why the Hokies could beat the Wolfpack on Saturday
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Hokies Most Likely to Earn #1 Jersey
Who will wear the #1 jersey this year? We break down some potential candidates
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Three Hokies Primed for a Breakout Season
There are three (maybe four?) players on Virginia Tech's roster primed for a breakout season. Check out who those guys are.
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Top 50 Hokies Spotlight: Frank Loria
Top 50 Hokies Spotlight on Frank Loria, one of four Hokie football players with his number retired.
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Trevor Lawrence Breaks Twitter: Making Sense of It All
What to make of Trevor Lawrence's earth-shattering Twitter movement
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Top 50 Hokies Spotlight: Breaking Barriers
Take a look at some of the Hokies who broke down numerous race and gender walls to help the university become what it is today.
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The Road to Contention: A Deep Dive Into How VT Can Become Great Again
How can the Hokies get back to national relevancy? We look at three examples that help find that answer.
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Top 50 Hokie Spotlight: Angela Tincher O'Brien
One of the Top 50 Hokies of All Time, Angela Tincher