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. Born and raised in Richmond, VA, where I was a Deep Run Wildcat with fellow Son of Saturday Grayson Wimbish, NFL Hokie Antone Exum, and Blacksburg legend Jack Click. 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. Much of my work is written with an analytical flair. I host the Lock$ of Saturday podcast, where we talk all things betting, and also head up the baseball beat.
I currently work in Raleigh, NC as a sports betting analyst.
2022 Position Previews: Quarterback
Our preview of the QB position group for 2022
By Sam Jessee | August 17
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
By Sam Jessee | June 28
Top 20 Tuesdays: Tailgate Foods
We kick off our summer series with the Top 20 Tailgate Foods!
By Sam Jessee | June 21
Hokies Baseball Rising to National Prominence
For the first time in school history, the Hokies have a top 5 baseball team.
By Sam Jessee | May 03
5 Big Post-Spring Questions
A dive into the five biggest questions we're left with after spring football.
By Sam Jessee | May 02
Spring Football Review: Revisiting Expectations
Revisiting our expectations for spring football 2022
By Sam Jessee | April 25
Hokies Baseball Gets Back on Winning Track
The Hokies grabbed a series win vs Pitt as well as a local rivalry win vs Radford.
By Sam Jessee | March 24
Hokies Take Series 2-1 vs Wright State
The Hokies have their best start to a season since 2013 at 9-1.
By Sam Jessee | March 07
Hokies Baseball 2022 Season Preview
2022 Hokies Baseball Season Preview
By Sam Jessee | February 11
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.
By Sam Jessee | January 25
The NCAA NET Rankings Explained
Diving into the new and updated version of the NCAA's primary rankings metric.
By Sam Jessee | December 15
A Comprehensive Look at Coaching Candidates
A detailed look at each of the leading candidates for the Virginia Tech football head coaching vacancy
By Sam Jessee | November 26
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…
By Sam Jessee | October 01
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…
By Sam Jessee | July 22
Blue Devils Conjure Up a Sweep, Hokies Left in Purgatory
Hokies get swept in Durham, and now postseason play is in real jeopardy.
By Sam Jessee | May 17
Hokies Flounder vs Wahoos, Bounce Back vs Hoyas
Hokies drop series to UVA, look to get things rolling in non-conference play.
By Sam Jessee | May 06
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.
By Sam Jessee | April 28
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.
By Sam Jessee | April 22
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.
By Sam Jessee | April 12
Comeback Kids: Late Inning Rallies Lift Hokies Over Eagles
Hokies take the series against Boston College with a pair of late inning comebacks.
By Sam Jessee | April 05
Spring Cleaning: Hokies Sweep Panthers in Pittsburgh
Hokies get back on track with a 3-game sweep of the Panthers.
By Sam Jessee | March 29
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.
By Sam Jessee | March 15
Crowd Lifts Hokies to Series Win Over Tar Heels
The Hokies feed off the crowd and win the weekend against UNC.
By Sam Jessee | March 09
Hokies Hammer Highlanders, Get Set to Face Canes in Miami
Hokies dominate in the #SharkeysClassic with a trip to South Beach on the horizon.
By Sam Jessee | February 24
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.
By Sam Jessee | February 22
Lock$ of Saturday: Playoff Weekend
Our final installment of the 2020 season. Tide vs Tiger part 4? Points points points?
By Sam Jessee | December 30
Lock$ of Saturday: Championship Week
It's Championship Weekend! The slate is huge, and some of the spreads are even bigger...
By Sam Jessee | December 16
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 15
Get your bookie ready for Lock$ of Saturday Week 15!
By Sam Jessee | December 09
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 14
New Month. New Picks. Everyone is undefeated in December.
By Sam Jessee | December 02
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…
By Sam Jessee | November 25
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 12
The Lock$ crew is back in action with one of the most loaded slates of the season.
By Sam Jessee | November 18
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 11
This week, the crew mixes things up a bit and looks at the big picture.
By Sam Jessee | November 11
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.
By Sam Jessee | November 11
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 10
This week we're picking the games that will decide the College Football Playoff.
By Sam Jessee | November 06
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 9
The Lock$ of Saturday crew tries to right the ship.
By Sam Jessee | October 30
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.
By Sam Jessee | October 21
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.
By Sam Jessee | October 15
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.
By Sam Jessee | October 08
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 5
It's October and the weather is getting colder, but the board is getting oh so hot.
By Sam Jessee | October 01
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 4
As the Hokies finally set the sails, the Lock$ of Saturday crew and rowing the boat strong.
By Sam Jessee | September 25
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.
By Sam Jessee | September 16
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.
By Sam Jessee | September 13
Lock$ of Saturday: Week 2
ACC football is finally here!
By Sam Jessee | September 09
2020 ACC Over/Unders
Pack your bags, Hokies. We're going to Vegas!
By Sam Jessee | September 02
Do Stars Matter?
An analytical approach to the biggest question in the college football offseason
By Sam Jessee | August 31
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.
By Sam Jessee | August 12
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.
By Sam Jessee | August 05
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.
By Sam Jessee | July 26
The Case for Spring Football
As college football contingency plans continue to spiral, a spring season is emerging as the most sensible way forward.
By Sam Jessee | July 20
