Sam Jessee
I'm a born and raised Hokie. My first game in Lane Stadium was in September of 1997 when Tech stomped Big East rival Syracuse 31-3.
I was born and raised in Richmond, VA, where I developed a passion for local cooking, scenic nature, and everything Orange and Maroon. I graduated from Tech with a degree in Finance in 2019 and received my Master's in Data Analytics in 2021. I'm a certified analytics nerd with a passion for data visualization and modeling, which fuels much of my work.
I joined the Sons team in 2020, and now act as the Website Content Manager overseeing all online content and mentoring our talented tea of writers. I also co-host the Two Deep podcast with Pete B.
I currently work in Virginia Beach, VA, as a data and financial analyst for LifeNet Health, a biotech and organ transplant non-profit.
Baseball Report Week 9: Hokies Coming Back Down to Earth, Looking for Bounce Back
After a stellar ACC start, the Hokies are looking to climb out of a two-week funk.
2024 Spring Game: What to Watch For
The top players and position battles to watch for in Saturday's Spring Game.
Kenny Brooks Departs Blacksburg for Kentucky
Kenny Brooks has accepted the head coaching position at Kentucky.
Baseball Report Week 5: Hokie History in Louisville
Virginia Tech grabbed its first series win in Louisville since 1995.
Softball Report Week 5: Hokies Continue ACC Dominance
The Top 25 Hokies got a great series sweep on the road in Louisville to move to 6-0 in the ACC.
Baseball Report Week 4: Hokies Continue to Hammer
A 3-0 start to ACC play was highlighted by dominant starting pitching and elite offense.
Baseball Report Week 3: Hokies Stay Hot at Home
The Hokies win another series, but have plenty to work on heading into ACC play.
Softball Report Week 3: Hokies Ascend in Athens
Pitchers dazzled and hitters swung for the fences as the Hokies went down to Athens for the Georgia Classic, where they won 4/5 games by a combined 37-12 score.
Softball Report Week 2: Hokies Gain Valuable Experience in the Desert
The #21 Hokies faced an uptick in competition in Arizona, prepping them for a weekend showdown with Georgia.
2024 Baseball Season Preview
There's a program being built in Blacksburg, but can an elite offense carry the Hokies back to an NCAA Regional?
2024 Softball Preview & Tiger Invitational Roundup
The Hokies have high expectations and started off strong with an undefeated weekend in Auburn.
Hokies Reign Supreme in Raleigh, Beat #3 Wolfpack 72-61
The Hokies got their biggest win of the season with a balanced performance in one of the most hostile environments in the sport.
Hokies Stifle the Catamounts in Cassell
The Hokies were dominant on defense, beating the Catamounts 73-51 to remain perfect at home.
Hokies Weather the Storm, Upset The Cyclones
The Hokies held tough against a solid Iowa State team to make the Finals of the ESPN Events Invitational vs FAU
2023-24 Men's Basketball Preview
A comprehensive preview of year five under head coach Mike Young.
Power Ranking the Virginia Tech Program
Creating a Program Power Ranking for the 2023 season and beyond, and where it puts the Hokies
2022 Position Previews: Quarterback
Our preview of the QB position group for 2022
Top 20 Tuesdays: NCAA Dynasty Mode
We look ahead to the release of NCAA 23 next July with our favorite schools to start a Dynasty Mode with
Top 20 Tuesdays: Tailgate Foods
We kick off our summer series with the Top 20 Tailgate Foods!
Hokies Baseball Rising to National Prominence
For the first time in school history, the Hokies have a top 5 baseball team.
5 Big Post-Spring Questions
A dive into the five biggest questions we're left with after spring football.
Spring Football Review: Revisiting Expectations
Revisiting our expectations for spring football 2022
Hokies Baseball Gets Back on Winning Track
The Hokies grabbed a series win vs Pitt as well as a local rivalry win vs Radford.
Hokies Take Series 2-1 vs Wright State
The Hokies have their best start to a season since 2013 at 9-1.
Hokies Baseball 2022 Season Preview
2022 Hokies Baseball Season Preview
What to Expect When You're Expecting
After a total restructuring of the Virginia Tech football program, here's what Hokie fans should be ready for heading into spring 2022.
The NCAA NET Rankings Explained
Diving into the new and updated version of the NCAA's primary rankings metric.
A Comprehensive Look at Coaching Candidates
A detailed look at each of the leading candidates for the Virginia Tech football head coaching vacancy
Back to the Drawing Board: Using EPA to Fix the Hokies Offense
Using some of the best metrics in the field of sports analytics, we take a look at the Virginia Tech offense through 4 weeks of unconvincing mediocrity. The way forward is simple. The issue is actually being…
Risk vs Reward: How Running QB's Can Impact Winning
Dual-threat quarterbacks are commonplace in college football now, and at Virginia Tech it's almost a requirement. Analyzing how running quarterbacks can impact teams and how Tech has performed in recent years…
Blue Devils Conjure Up a Sweep, Hokies Left in Purgatory
Hokies get swept in Durham, and now postseason play is in real jeopardy.
Hokies Flounder vs Wahoos, Bounce Back vs Hoyas
Hokies drop series to UVA, look to get things rolling in non-conference play.
Hokies Right the Ship After Wrecking in Raleigh, Look to the Hoos
Hokies blank the Buccaneers after a rough weekend in Raleigh. Up next, the Wahoos.
Hokies Stung by Yellow Jackets, Bounce Back Against Keydets
Hokies fall 1-2 over the weekend to Georgia Tech, but come back and beat VMI on Tuesday.
Hokies Outdrive Demon Deacons, Take Control of Coastal Division
Hokies sweep the Demon Deacons to move to 19-9 on the season and 14-7 in the ACC.
Comeback Kids: Late Inning Rallies Lift Hokies Over Eagles
Hokies take the series against Boston College with a pair of late inning comebacks.
Spring Cleaning: Hokies Sweep Panthers in Pittsburgh
Hokies get back on track with a 3-game sweep of the Panthers.
Sunday Scaries: Hokies Have a Tough Week, Drop Series to Florida State
The Hokies just have one of those weeks, but starting pitching remains dominant.
Crowd Lifts Hokies to Series Win Over Tar Heels
The Hokies feed off the crowd and win the weekend against UNC.
Hokies Hammer Highlanders, Get Set to Face Canes in Miami
Hokies dominate in the #SharkeysClassic with a trip to South Beach on the horizon.
Hokies Black-Out Golden Flashes, Set Sight on Sharkey's Classic
The Hokies dominated Kent State on Sunday and will take on Radford in the Sharkey's Classic on Tuesday.
Lock$ of Saturday: Playoff Weekend
Our final installment of the 2020 season. Tide vs Tiger part 4? Points points points?
Lock$ of Saturday: Championship Week
It's Championship Weekend! The slate is huge, and some of the spreads are even bigger...
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 15
Get your bookie ready for Lock$ of Saturday Week 15!
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 14
New Month. New Picks. Everyone is undefeated in December.
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 13
We're thankful for football! The crew from the Lock$ of Saturday stuffs their tickets with winners, whips up a side of parlays, and rounds it out with some sweet late night…
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 12
The Lock$ crew is back in action with one of the most loaded slates of the season.
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 11
This week, the crew mixes things up a bit and looks at the big picture.
Rock Bottom pt. 3: The Troubling Trajectory of Fuente's Program
After yet another national embarrassment to the Virginia Tech program, Justin Fuente and his staff are trying to pull the team out of the depths....again.
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 10
This week we're picking the games that will decide the College Football Playoff.
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 9
The Lock$ of Saturday crew tries to right the ship.
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 8
We get another addition to major college football this week as the Mountain West Conference begins their season! Also, the Big Ten is playing.
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 7
After our first iteration of rivalry week, the Lock$ of Saturday are narrowing in on another key week of storyline filled matchups.
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 6
The boys from the Lock$ of Saturday are gearing up for the biggest week of the 2020 college football season yet.
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 5
It's October and the weather is getting colder, but the board is getting oh so hot.
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 4
As the Hokies finally set the sails, the Lock$ of Saturday crew and rowing the boat strong.
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 3
The competition ramps up as Week 3 gives us our first big time ACC matchup: The 'Ville vs The U.
Facta, non Verba: How the Hokies Are Taking Action for Social Justice and Change
The Hokies football program is taking actions to make a change in their communities.
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 2
ACC football is finally here!
2020 ACC Over/Unders
Pack your bags, Hokies. We're going to Vegas!
Do Stars Matter?
An analytical approach to the biggest question in the college football offseason
Top 50 Hokies Spotlight: Mike Burnop
You can't tell the story of Virginia Tech athletics without Mike Burnop, because he's been there through it all.
Top 50 Hokie Spotlight: Tyrod Taylor
Tyrod Taylor was one of the most electrifying players in Hokie history, but he's so much more than just a quarterback.
Top 50 Hokies Spotlight: Carroll Dale
With deceptive speed and exceptional route running, Carroll Dale made his mark on the game both as a Hokie and as a pro.
The Case for Spring Football
As college football contingency plans continue to spiral, a spring season is emerging as the most sensible way forward.