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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FEATURE: James Franklin’s first staff at Virginia Tech is coming together especially on offense, but who could the #Hokies consider to restore VT’s DBU? Check out my look at potential CBs and safeties coach candidates, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/potenti...
Potential Secondary Coaches to Watch for James Franklin and Virginia…
Check out Tim Thomas' look at some potential secondary coaches to watch for Virginia Tech including PSU's Anthony Poindexter and Michigan's LaMar Morgan.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM
FEATURE: James Franklin’s first staff at Virginia Tech is coming together especially on offense, but who could the #Hokies consider to restore VT’s DBU? Check out my look at potential CBs and safeties coach candidates, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/potenti...
BREAKING: Virginia Tech is hiring Penn State co-OC/TEs coach Ty Howle as its next offensive coordinator per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Check out more including my thoughts on Franklin and the #Hokies' new OC here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
Virginia Tech Hiring Penn State Co-OC Ty Howle as Offensive…
James Franklin and Virginia Tech are reportedly set to hire Penn State co-OC and TEs coach Ty Howle as the Hokies' new offensive coordinator.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
BREAKING: Virginia Tech is hiring Penn State co-OC/TEs coach Ty Howle as its next offensive coordinator per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Check out more including my thoughts on Franklin and the #Hokies' new OC here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
FEATURE: No coach has brought 10+ commits from one school to another and no coach has brought more than 3 4* commits with him this decade...
Until James Franklin and Virginia Tech blew those records out of the water. Check out more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/inside-...
Until James Franklin and Virginia Tech blew those records out of the water. Check out more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/inside-...
Inside James Franklin and Virginia Tech's Historic Pillaging of Penn…
James Franklin made history, pillaging Penn State's 2026 class for Virginia Tech in a way that no head coach has ever done to his former school.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
FEATURE: No coach has brought 10+ commits from one school to another and no coach has brought more than 3 4* commits with him this decade...
Until James Franklin and Virginia Tech blew those records out of the water. Check out more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/inside-...
Until James Franklin and Virginia Tech blew those records out of the water. Check out more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/inside-...
BREAKING: Virginia Tech landed its fourth new commitment of Early Signing Day from 3* CB Amauri Polydor as he flipped from Penn State to the #Hokies. Check out more on the 11th former PSU commit to follow Franklin to VT here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
Three-Star CB Amauri Polydor Flips From Penn State to Virginia Tech
James Franklin and the Hokies their fourth new commitment of Early Signing Day as three-star CB Amauri Polydor flips from Penn State to Virginia Tech.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
BREAKING: Virginia Tech landed its fourth new commitment of Early Signing Day from 3* CB Amauri Polydor as he flipped from Penn State to the #Hokies. Check out more on the 11th former PSU commit to follow Franklin to VT here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
COMMITTED: James Franklin and the #Hokies landed their third new commitment of Early Signing Day from 3* 757 ATH Tyrell Grant Jr who flipped from Syracuse to Virginia Tech. Check out more on him and the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
Three-Star ATH Tyrell Grant Jr Flips From Syracuse to Virginia Tech
James Franklin and the Hokies land their third new commitment of Early Signing Day as three-star ATH Tyrell Grant Jr flips from Syracuse to Virginia Tech.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
COMMITTED: James Franklin and the #Hokies landed their third new commitment of Early Signing Day from 3* 757 ATH Tyrell Grant Jr who flipped from Syracuse to Virginia Tech. Check out more on him and the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
BREAKING: 4* LB Terry Wiggins has flipped from Penn State to Virginia Tech, becoming the highest-rated commit for the #Hokies in the 2026 class. Check out more on the 10th former Penn State commit to follow James Franklin to VT here: techlunchpail.com/blog/four-st...
Four-Star LB Terry Wiggins Flips From Penn State to Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech made arguably its biggest splash yet under James Franklin, landing a commitment from former Penn State commit and four-star LB Terry Wiggins.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
BREAKING: 4* LB Terry Wiggins has flipped from Penn State to Virginia Tech, becoming the highest-rated commit for the #Hokies in the 2026 class. Check out more on the 10th former Penn State commit to follow James Franklin to VT here: techlunchpail.com/blog/four-st...
COMMITTED: Virginia Tech landed their 14th new commit under James Franklin as 3* LB John-Patrick Oates flipped from JMU to Virginia Tech. Check out more on him and what he brings to the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
Three-Star LB John-Patrick Oates Flips From JMU to Virginia Tech
The Hokies land their 14th new commit under James Franklin as three-star LB John-Patrick Oates flips from JMU to Virginia Tech.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
COMMITTED: Virginia Tech landed their 14th new commit under James Franklin as 3* LB John-Patrick Oates flipped from JMU to Virginia Tech. Check out more on him and what he brings to the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
BREAKING: 3* LB and former Penn State commit Mathieu Lamah tells me that he has committed to Virginia Tech over West Virginia and Rutgers. Check out more on him and what his commitment means for the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
Three-Star LB Mathieu Lamah Commits to Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech adds a commitment from three-star LB Mathieu Lamah, the sixth former Penn State commit to flip to the Hokies.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
BREAKING: 3* LB and former Penn State commit Mathieu Lamah tells me that he has committed to Virginia Tech over West Virginia and Rutgers. Check out more on him and what his commitment means for the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
COMMITTED: 4* QB and former Penn State commit Troy Huhn has chosen to join James Franklin at Virginia Tech. Check out more on Huhn and what this means for the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/four-st...
Four-Star QB Troy Huhn Commits to Virginia Tech
James Franklin and the Virginia Tech Hokies land their latest former Penn State commit in four-star QB Troy Huhn from California.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
COMMITTED: 4* QB and former Penn State commit Troy Huhn has chosen to join James Franklin at Virginia Tech. Check out more on Huhn and what this means for the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/four-st...
INSIDE THE COMMITMENT: Why did 3* OT Maddox Cochrane choose Virginia Tech and how much of an impact did James Franklin have on his decision? Check out those answers and more on why he chose the #Hokies, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
Three-Star OT Maddox Cochrane Discusses His Virginia Tech Commitment
Check out why three-star OT Maddox Cochrane chose Virginia Tech and how much of an impact new Hokies head coach James Franklin had on his decision.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
INSIDE THE COMMITMENT: Why did 3* OT Maddox Cochrane choose Virginia Tech and how much of an impact did James Franklin have on his decision? Check out those answers and more on why he chose the #Hokies, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
COMMITTED: Virginia Tech landed a pair of former Penn State OL commits today in 3* recruits Roseby Lubintus and Marlen Bright. Check out more on those two additions and what they bring to the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
Virginia Tech Lands Former Penn State OL Commits Roseby Lubintus and…
Virginia Tech lands a pair of former Penn State OL commits in Roseby Lubintus and Marlen Bright.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:43 AM
COMMITTED: Virginia Tech landed a pair of former Penn State OL commits today in 3* recruits Roseby Lubintus and Marlen Bright. Check out more on those two additions and what they bring to the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
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...