Tim Thomas
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Editor and Owner of The Tech Lunch Pail covering the Virginia Tech #Hokies. Romans 12:1-2
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REACTION: What do recruits think of the hiring of James Franklin as Virginia Tech’s next head coach? Check out reaction to the #Hokies’ new head coach including from South Carolina 4* OL commit Darius Gray & Penn State LB commit Mathieu Lamah, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/recruit...
Recruits React to Virginia Tech Hiring James Franklin as Head Coach
Read what Penn State LB commit Mathieu Lamah, South Carolina four-star OL commit Darius Gray, and more had to say about James Franklin to Virginia Tech.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
REACTION: What do recruits think of the hiring of James Franklin as Virginia Tech’s next head coach? Check out reaction to the #Hokies’ new head coach including from South Carolina 4* OL commit Darius Gray & Penn State LB commit Mathieu Lamah, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/recruit...
NEW COACH: Virginia Tech’s coaching search came to an end yesterday as the #Hokies made a major splash hiring former Penn State head coach James Franklin. Check out more on Franklin and my reaction to the hiring of Franklin here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
Virginia Tech Is Hiring James Franklin as Its Next Head Coach
Virginia Tech is hiring former Penn State head coach James Franklin as its next head coach. Franklin heads to the Hokies after a very successful PSU tenure
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November 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
NEW COACH: Virginia Tech’s coaching search came to an end yesterday as the #Hokies made a major splash hiring former Penn State head coach James Franklin. Check out more on Franklin and my reaction to the hiring of Franklin here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
HOKIES WIN: Virginia Tech’s dominant start continues as the #Hokies blow out Saint Joseph’s 94-59, a 55-point reversal from VT’s 20-point loss to St Joe’s last season. Check out more from Tucker Terry on how VT continues to impress here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
Virginia Tech Cruises to a 94-59 Win Over Saint Joseph’s
Virginia Tech cruised to a 94-59 victory over Saint Joseph’s led by 19 points from Amani Hansberry plus 14 and seven assists from Neoklis Avdalas.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
HOKIES WIN: Virginia Tech’s dominant start continues as the #Hokies blow out Saint Joseph’s 94-59, a 55-point reversal from VT’s 20-point loss to St Joe’s last season. Check out more from Tucker Terry on how VT continues to impress here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
LINEUP PREVIEW: Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball has high hopes to make the NCAA Tournament after additional resources allowed for a roster revamp. Check out Tucker Terry’s breakdown of the #Hokies starting lineup and rotation, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/2025-26...
2025-26 Virginia Tech Men's Basketball Lineup Preview
Check out Tucker Terry's dive into Virginia Tech's 2025-26 Men's Basketball lineup featuring a mix of returners and new stars like Neoklis Avdalas.
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November 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
LINEUP PREVIEW: Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball has high hopes to make the NCAA Tournament after additional resources allowed for a roster revamp. Check out Tucker Terry’s breakdown of the #Hokies starting lineup and rotation, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/2025-26...
IT’S GAMEDAY: Can Virginia Tech build on last week’s victory and upset No. 16 Louisville? Check out our TLP gameday preview and our picks for the #Hokies vs the Cardinals here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
Virginia Tech vs No. 16 Louisville Preview and Prediction
Check out our TLP preview and prediction for the Virginia Tech Hokies vs the No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA.
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November 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
IT’S GAMEDAY: Can Virginia Tech build on last week’s victory and upset No. 16 Louisville? Check out our TLP gameday preview and our picks for the #Hokies vs the Cardinals here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
While a current head coach is likely to be Virginia Tech’s next head coach, the #Hokies could also hire a coach who is currently an assistant like Todd Monken or Glenn Schumann. Check out more on these possible #Hokies head coach candidates, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/current...
Current Assistants Who Virginia Tech Could Consider For Head Coaching…
Check out some current assistants who Virginia Tech could consider for their head coach opening including Todd Monken, Glenn Schumann, and Brian Hartline
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October 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
While a current head coach is likely to be Virginia Tech’s next head coach, the #Hokies could also hire a coach who is currently an assistant like Todd Monken or Glenn Schumann. Check out more on these possible #Hokies head coach candidates, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/current...
FEATURE: With 7 games down, it’s time for a midseason report card on each offensive position group for Virginia Tech. Check out Chris Payne’s evaluation of each #Hokies offensive position group and his offensive positional MVPs, for TLP Insiders here:
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2025 Virginia Tech Football Offensive Midseason Report Card
Check out Chris Payne’s Virginia Tech offensive midseason report card from the offensive line struggles to the encouraging play at running back.
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October 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
FEATURE: With 7 games down, it’s time for a midseason report card on each offensive position group for Virginia Tech. Check out Chris Payne’s evaluation of each #Hokies offensive position group and his offensive positional MVPs, for TLP Insiders here:
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#HOKIES COACH CANDIDATE: Check out my dive into the potential candidacy of former Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald as Virginia Tech's next head coach, including the positives and concerns about Fitzgerald, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
Virginia Tech Head Coach Candidate Breakdown: Pat Fitzgerald
Check out Tim Thomas' look at potential Virginia Tech head coach candidate Pat Fitzgerald, the former Northwestern head coach.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
#HOKIES COACH CANDIDATE: Check out my dive into the potential candidacy of former Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald as Virginia Tech's next head coach, including the positives and concerns about Fitzgerald, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
BREAKING: Virginia Tech is firing head coach Brent Pry according to multiple reports, with ESPN's Pete Thamel being first to report. Check out more on how we got to this point and what is next for the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
Virginia Tech Has Fired Head Coach Brent Pry
Virginia Tech has fired head coach Brent Pry after just over three seasons at the helm of the Hokies' program with a 16-24 record.
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September 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
BREAKING: Virginia Tech is firing head coach Brent Pry according to multiple reports, with ESPN's Pete Thamel being first to report. Check out more on how we got to this point and what is next for the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
WHAT TO WATCH: Will Kyron Drones be able to find some consistency, will Virginia Tech’s offensive line be at 100% strength tonight? Check out my thoughts on those topics and more for the #Hokies vs ODU, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/what-to...
What to Watch for Virginia Tech Against Old Dominion
Check out Tim Thomas' breakdown of what to watch for Virginia Tech against Old Dominion this evening.
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September 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
WHAT TO WATCH: Will Kyron Drones be able to find some consistency, will Virginia Tech’s offensive line be at 100% strength tonight? Check out my thoughts on those topics and more for the #Hokies vs ODU, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/what-to...
HOKIES TO WATCH: Check out Josh Poslusny’s #Hokies to watch for Virginia Tech against Old Dominion as Marcellous Hawkins could be poised for a big game, Caleb Woodson will play a big role in stopping ODU’s offense, and more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/four-ho...
Four Hokies To Watch For Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion
Check out Josh's four Hokies to watch including Marcellous Hawkins taking over VT's outright starting RB job and the important role Caleb Woodson will play
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September 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
HOKIES TO WATCH: Check out Josh Poslusny’s #Hokies to watch for Virginia Tech against Old Dominion as Marcellous Hawkins could be poised for a big game, Caleb Woodson will play a big role in stopping ODU’s offense, and more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/four-ho...
TAKEAWAYS: Check out my offensive takeaways from Virginia Tech’s first depth chart including how the OL lineup goes against what the #Hokies have said about Montavious Cunningham, the surprising WR starter, and more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/offensi...
Offensive Takeaways From Virginia Tech's First Depth Chart of the…
Check out Tim Thomas' takeaways from Virginia Tech's first offensive depth chart including a surprising offensive line setup, an unexpected WR starter
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August 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
TAKEAWAYS: Check out my offensive takeaways from Virginia Tech’s first depth chart including how the OL lineup goes against what the #Hokies have said about Montavious Cunningham, the surprising WR starter, and more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/offensi...
DEPTH CHART PREDICTIONS: Who will make Virginia Tech's first depth chart of the season on offense? Check out my predictions for the #Hokies including who starts at RB, WR3, and right guard plus the backup QB battle and more for TLP insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/predict...
Predicting Virginia Tech's Week 1 Offensive Depth Chart
Who will make Virginia Tech's first depth chart of the season? Check out Tim Thomas' offensive predictions for the Hokies.
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August 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
DEPTH CHART PREDICTIONS: Who will make Virginia Tech's first depth chart of the season on offense? Check out my predictions for the #Hokies including who starts at RB, WR3, and right guard plus the backup QB battle and more for TLP insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/predict...
BREAKOUT CANDIDATES: Who are Virginia Tech's top breakout candidates for 2025? Check out my list of the top 5 breakout #Hokies to watch headlined by WR Ayden Greene and S Quentin Reddish, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/ranking...
Ranking Virginia Tech Football's Top 2025 Breakout Candidates
Check out Tim Thomas' ranking of Virginia Tech's top 2025 breakout candidates headlined by Ayden Greene and Quentin Reddish.
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August 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
BREAKOUT CANDIDATES: Who are Virginia Tech's top breakout candidates for 2025? Check out my list of the top 5 breakout #Hokies to watch headlined by WR Ayden Greene and S Quentin Reddish, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/ranking...
FEATURE: Kyle Altuner is showing great maturity and grit to lead Virginia Tech's starting center competition, but Tommy Ricard is continuing to push Altuner. Check out more on the #Hokies' starting center battle, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/kyle-al...
Kyle Altuner Showing Maturity Beyond His Years While Tommy Ricard…
Kyle Altuner showing great maturity and mentality as Tommy Ricard pushes him for Virginia Tech's starting center job during fall camp.
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August 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
FEATURE: Kyle Altuner is showing great maturity and grit to lead Virginia Tech's starting center competition, but Tommy Ricard is continuing to push Altuner. Check out more on the #Hokies' starting center battle, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/kyle-al...
FEATURE: Cameron Seldon may have moved from RB to WR, but Virginia Tech sees him as simply a 'football player' who they need to get the ball to often. Check out more on Seldon as he impresses his #Hokies coaches and teammates, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/footbal...
'Football Player' Cameron Seldon Impressing In New Wide Receiver Role
Cameron Seldon continues to impress at WR as the Virginia Tech Hokies prepare to use him simply as a 'football player'.
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August 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
FEATURE: Cameron Seldon may have moved from RB to WR, but Virginia Tech sees him as simply a 'football player' who they need to get the ball to often. Check out more on Seldon as he impresses his #Hokies coaches and teammates, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/footbal...
PRACTICE NOTES: Check out my #Hokies offensive practice notes including health updates on Keylen Adams and Tucker Holloway, a true freshman who caught my attention, a potential surprise offensive line battle for Virginia Tech, & more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
Virginia Tech Football Offensive Practice Notes 8/4/25
Check out our latest Virginia Tech offensive practice notes including the health of Keylen Adams and Tucker Holloway, WR and OL battles, and more.
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August 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
PRACTICE NOTES: Check out my #Hokies offensive practice notes including health updates on Keylen Adams and Tucker Holloway, a true freshman who caught my attention, a potential surprise offensive line battle for Virginia Tech, & more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
POSITION CHANGES: Jordan Bass headlines a trio of position changes for Virginia Tech as fall camp gets rolling. Check out what Brent Pry had to say about the three #Hokies changing positions, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/jordan-...
Jordan Bass Headlines Trio of Position Changes for Virginia Tech
Check out what Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry had to say about a trio of position changes headlined by Jordan Bass's move from linebacker to safety.
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August 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
POSITION CHANGES: Jordan Bass headlines a trio of position changes for Virginia Tech as fall camp gets rolling. Check out what Brent Pry had to say about the three #Hokies changing positions, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/jordan-...
FEATURE: As fall camp gets under way at Virginia Tech, #Hokies QB Kyron Drones says he feels "amazing" after a spring medical procedure and that he fits well into Philip Montgomery's new offense. Check out more on a healthy Drones, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/kyron-d...
Kyron Drones Feeling Healthy and Confident Heading Into Virginia…
Kyron Drones is feeling healthy and confident about his fit in Philip Montgomery offense as Virginia Tech starts fall camp.
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July 31, 2025 at 10:13 PM
FEATURE: As fall camp gets under way at Virginia Tech, #Hokies QB Kyron Drones says he feels "amazing" after a spring medical procedure and that he fits well into Philip Montgomery's new offense. Check out more on a healthy Drones, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/kyron-d...
Virginia Tech and Old Dominion announced a revision of their future football series today, canceling four future games including all 3 upcoming trips to Norfolk. Check out more on the #Hokies' schedule revision from Josh Poslusny here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
Virginia Tech and Old Dominion Restructure Football Series
Virginia Tech and Old Dominion have agreed to restructure their future football series which includes the cancellation of four future games.
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July 31, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Virginia Tech and Old Dominion announced a revision of their future football series today, canceling four future games including all 3 upcoming trips to Norfolk. Check out more on the #Hokies' schedule revision from Josh Poslusny here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
"All five will play" - #Hokies head coach Brent Pry on his four transfer safeties plus Quentin Reddish.
But are any leaders emerging in Virginia Tech's safety competition? Check out what Pry said about VT's safety room and a top 3, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
But are any leaders emerging in Virginia Tech's safety competition? Check out what Pry said about VT's safety room and a top 3, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
Virginia Tech Has a Wide Open Competition at Safety with a Few…
Check out Brent Pry's insights on Virginia Tech's safety competition and the three who are starting to emerge for the Hokies.
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July 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
"All five will play" - #Hokies head coach Brent Pry on his four transfer safeties plus Quentin Reddish.
But are any leaders emerging in Virginia Tech's safety competition? Check out what Pry said about VT's safety room and a top 3, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
But are any leaders emerging in Virginia Tech's safety competition? Check out what Pry said about VT's safety room and a top 3, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
FEATURE: Since the start of Brent Pry's first full recruiting cycle, only one Power 4 program has had fewer decommitments than Virginia Tech. Check out more on the impressive commit-loyalty the #Hokies have had under Pry, for TLP Insiders here:
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Brent Pry, Virginia Tech Among the National Leaders in Retaining…
Only one Power 4 program has had fewer decommitments than Virginia Tech has had during Brent Pry's full cycle recruiting classes.
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June 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
FEATURE: Since the start of Brent Pry's first full recruiting cycle, only one Power 4 program has had fewer decommitments than Virginia Tech. Check out more on the impressive commit-loyalty the #Hokies have had under Pry, for TLP Insiders here:
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FEATURE: Sam Siefkes learned a lot during his four years in the NFL and is bringing those methods and lessons to Virginia Tech that he feels will give the #Hokies an edge. Check out more on Siefkes’ unique style, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/sam-sie...
Sam Siefkes Bringing Lessons and Methods Learned in the NFL to…
Hokies DC Sam Siefkes is bringing lessons and methods that he learned in the NFL to Virginia Tech as he looks to transform VT's defense.
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June 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
FEATURE: Sam Siefkes learned a lot during his four years in the NFL and is bringing those methods and lessons to Virginia Tech that he feels will give the #Hokies an edge. Check out more on Siefkes’ unique style, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/sam-sie...
INSIDE THE COMMITMENT: Why did 3* OL Buddy Wegdam choose Virginia Tech over NC State, Duke, Michigan State, and others? Check out why he chose the #Hokies, the impact having a former teammate now at VT had, and more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
Three-Star OL Buddy Wegdam Discusses His Virginia Tech Commitment
Check out why three-star OLBuddy Wegdam chose Virginia Tech over NC State, Duke, Michigan State, and others.
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June 21, 2025 at 11:50 PM
INSIDE THE COMMITMENT: Why did 3* OL Buddy Wegdam choose Virginia Tech over NC State, Duke, Michigan State, and others? Check out why he chose the #Hokies, the impact having a former teammate now at VT had, and more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
FEATURE: Virginia Tech has themselves a potential star in Neoklis Avdalas who Mike Young feels brings lots of versatility and potential to the table. Check out more on what Avdalas brings to the #Hokies, from Josh Poslusny for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/greek-g...
Neoklis Avdalas Brings Versatility and Star Potential to Virginia Tech
The Virginia Tech Hokies have landed a potential star in Greek wing Neoklis Avdalas, who also provides tons of versatility on both ends of the floor.
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June 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
FEATURE: Virginia Tech has themselves a potential star in Neoklis Avdalas who Mike Young feels brings lots of versatility and potential to the table. Check out more on what Avdalas brings to the #Hokies, from Josh Poslusny for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/greek-g...