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GEORGE COSTANZA'S IDEAL WORLD
It’s hot af in my apartment, my team is 9-1, I don’t particularly care about anything else going on tonight, let’s eat pizza with no shirt on.
November 16, 2025 at 1:52 AM
GEORGE COSTANZA'S IDEAL WORLD
BUCKETS. OF. BEER.
November 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
BUCKETS. OF. BEER.
"It's a Marinade": Football salary pool 📈 #Hokies www.thekeyplay.com/content/2025...
November 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
"It's a Marinade": Football salary pool 📈 #Hokies www.thekeyplay.com/content/2025...
"HE'S A PROGRUM ASS COACH." @ezg.bsky.social ON PHILIP MONTGOMERY
November 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
"HE'S A PROGRUM ASS COACH." @ezg.bsky.social ON PHILIP MONTGOMERY
THAT FEELING WHEN THERE'S FRESH GIFTORY IN THE MORNING: www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-tec... #HOKIES
October 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
THAT FEELING WHEN THERE'S FRESH GIFTORY IN THE MORNING: www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-tec... #HOKIES
The #Hokies gave the Calgorithm some data it couldn't handle, @french-tkp.bsky.social breaks down Virginia Tech's very successful option attack: www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-tec....
It's All About Options, Stupid
Despite familiar shortcomings making the task more difficult, the Hokies flummoxed Cal with an option attack and secured a desperately needed 42-34, double overtime victory. Breaking down the film of ...
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October 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The #Hokies gave the Calgorithm some data it couldn't handle, @french-tkp.bsky.social breaks down Virginia Tech's very successful option attack: www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-tec....
Hokie Nation regarding Shane right now:
October 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Hokie Nation regarding Shane right now:
LEST YOU FORGET, MY MAN HAD A COED ON THE BACK OF A MOTORCYCLE AND YOU KEEP ASKING WHAT HE CAN DO
bobby petrino is gonna do just enough to make arkansas boosters think he's the answer without ever actually managing to win a game
October 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
LEST YOU FORGET, MY MAN HAD A COED ON THE BACK OF A MOTORCYCLE AND YOU KEEP ASKING WHAT HE CAN DO
I LOVE THAT PAT GETS WOOD OVER 5 YARDS OF POWER O. (I DID *NOT* SEE THIS PLAY.)
That run was sexy af
October 19, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I LOVE THAT PAT GETS WOOD OVER 5 YARDS OF POWER O. (I DID *NOT* SEE THIS PLAY.)
TENNESSEE FOOTBALL BOUGHT INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN A FLOOD ZONE.
October 19, 2025 at 1:22 AM
TENNESSEE FOOTBALL BOUGHT INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN A FLOOD ZONE.
Because perhaps Virginia Tech is tired of losing football games and wants to win some?
Why do we want to hire the guy who got fired for the same reason the last guy did?
October 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Because perhaps Virginia Tech is tired of losing football games and wants to win some?
"Turns Out Coaching Matters", alternatively titled, "Why the #Hokies can't afford to hire another boob": www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-tec...
Turns Out Coaching Matters
Turns out that whole "coaching" thing? Pretty important. And Virginia Tech needs more of it. But luckily the bar is low and the money is (allegedly) high, so who should they call first?
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October 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
"Turns Out Coaching Matters", alternatively titled, "Why the #Hokies can't afford to hire another boob": www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-tec...
Hiring coaches is hard. What qualities should Virginia Tech look for in their next head whistle? The numbers can show us the way. #Hokies www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-tec...
To Hire a Coach
Hiring coaches is hard. What qualities should Virginia Tech look for in their next head whistle? The numbers can show us the way.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Hiring coaches is hard. What qualities should Virginia Tech look for in their next head whistle? The numbers can show us the way. #Hokies www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-tec...
GOOD MORNING #HOKIES AND ENJOY A FRESH GIFTORY: www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-tec....
September 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
GOOD MORNING #HOKIES AND ENJOY A FRESH GIFTORY: www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-tec....
#HOKIES INJECTING $50MM INTO THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT BUDGET. MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHOEVER IS RUNNING THE SHOW IS SMART ENOUGH TO LEAK IT TO THAMEL AND CHANGE SOME OF THE PERCEPTION AROUND THE PROGRAM.
September 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#HOKIES INJECTING $50MM INTO THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT BUDGET. MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHOEVER IS RUNNING THE SHOW IS SMART ENOUGH TO LEAK IT TO THAMEL AND CHANGE SOME OF THE PERCEPTION AROUND THE PROGRAM.
"Why Brent Pry Failed" www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-tec...
I am biased, but this piece and Shelton's last one is worth the price of admission on its own. #Hokies
I am biased, but this piece and Shelton's last one is worth the price of admission on its own. #Hokies
Why Brent Pry Failed
For a variety of reasons, most head coaches fail and Brent Pry was no exception. Examining what went wrong his tenure as Hokies head football coach.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
"Why Brent Pry Failed" www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-tec...
I am biased, but this piece and Shelton's last one is worth the price of admission on its own. #Hokies
I am biased, but this piece and Shelton's last one is worth the price of admission on its own. #Hokies
Per ESPN's Pete Thamel, Virginia Tech set to fire Brent Pry today: www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-tec... #Hokies
September 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Per ESPN's Pete Thamel, Virginia Tech set to fire Brent Pry today: www.thekeyplay.com/virginia-tec... #Hokies
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THIS TEAM SUCKS SO HARD.
September 14, 2025 at 1:08 AM
THIS TEAM SUCKS SO HARD.
THREW THE TOUCHDOWN TO HUMPHREYS,
BECAUSE HE FUCKS
BECAUSE HE FUCKS
September 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
THREW THE TOUCHDOWN TO HUMPHREYS,
BECAUSE HE FUCKS
BECAUSE HE FUCKS