Two Deep: Hokies Under The Influence

Another punch in the gut. The top-10 win was a bit of a long shot when the game started, but it seemed like the Hokies were going to pull it off until late in the second half. Despite the ending, it was a valiant effort by J Ham's defense. Let's hope some of that fight spills over into the Pitt matchup. The Panthers are 4-4 and are struggling on offense. If the D brings its A-game, we should come home with a W. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

Pain. Liberty shocked the Hokies in Blacksburg, and coach Fuente shocked the fans with his late game blunder. An absolutely devastating end to a poorly played game. Robbie and Pete recap what went wrong and attempt to summarize where the head coach stands after yet another disastrous loss. The guys then try to pick up the pieces and preview Miami. The top 10 'canes pose a big challenge for J Ham and the defense. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

A win is a win, especially on the road. After a fast start, and a wild finish, the Hokies got out of Louisville with a 42-35 victory. It was another tough day for the defense, but there were signs of improvement. Things need to come together quickly because Liberty QB Malik Willis is dangerous. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

Consider our expectations tempered. VT couldn't get out of their own way last Saturday, losing to the Demon Deacons 23-16. The guys break down everything that went wrong and focus on what could help the passing game going forward. Hopefully, the team can put this one behind them quickly as they head to Louisville this week for a tough matchup against the Cardinals. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

That's how you respond. Tech bounced back from the UNC debacle with a runaway win over BC (pun intended). Robbie and Pete recap all the action and discuss the immense impact of Hendon Hooker. It's important to manage expectations, but the guys are beyond excited about what this offense could achieve going forward. Wake Forest is up next, and while VT should take care of business, no game is a walk in the park in 2020. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

That sound you hear is UNC's skill players whizzing past Hokie defenders. Unfortunately, VT has now contributed to the "UNC is a playoff contender" narrative. Though it was a very long day for J Ham and the defense, Hendon Hooker is back and the offense looks legit. Pete and Robbie do their best to make sense of what happened, and try to put the loss behind them before previewing Boston College. Hopefully, Tech can get back on track with a solid win at home. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

We got the W, that's all that matters. After a bit of a sloppy game, the Hokies were lucky to leave Durham at 2-0. Pete and Robbie recap just how fortunate VT was to get the win, and enjoy some beers from New Mexico in the process. Now, a big test awaits down in Chapel Hill vs. the Tarheels. The guys can't wait for this one, and are optimistic about the Hokies' chances despite the DB concerns. Cross your fingers. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

1-0! Despite missing starting QB Hendon Hooker and defensive coordinator Justin Hamilton, among others, VT laid the smackdown on NC State to open the season. The offense started off hot, the defense mostly dominated, and our special teams were strong. It was quite a night. Robbie and Pete recap all the action, emphasizing the incredible OL and rushing performance, as well as the impressive depth at QB. The guys then turn their attention to Duke and David Cutcliffe. The Hokies have to take care of business this week to set up a huge matchup with UNC. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

Game week is finally here! Still crossing our fingers, but, yes, it seems like the Hokies will actually suit up on Saturday. Robbie and Pete tell you everything you need to know about the matchup and are remaining optimistic despite Coach Fu's comments about not having a full roster. NC State is bringing a much-improved offense to Blacksburg, let's hope Bud taught J-Ham well. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

A wise man once sang, "the waiting is the hardest part." Those words have never been more true for Hokie fans. With the opener pushed back yet another week, Pete and Robbie decided to use this episode to recap some of the ACC action from this past weekend. The guys also interviewed Dave Congrove of collegefootballpoll.com to shed some light on his lofty preseason ranking for VT. If Dave's algorithm is right, it could be a very special season for the Hokies. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

The 2020 college football season is here! Just a few games in, but it certainly feels good to see FBS teams playing again. In this episode, Robbie and Pete examine the updates made to the VT roster before giving you their predictions for the final ACC standings. Once again, every episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

In part 2 of the season preview, Pete and Robbie discuss what we can expect from the Hokies' defense, while also highlighting what should be an outstanding special teams unit. Once again, this episode is brought to you by Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer, the official sponsor of Two Deep's 2020 football coverage.

With the 2020 season fast approaching, it's about time Pete and Robbie break down the position groups. In this episode, the guys preview the Hokies' offense, providing insight on some key depth chart battles. The podcast is also proud to announce the official sponsor of the 2020 campaign, Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Dominion Wine and Beer. This partnership is the perfect marriage for our beer-loving listeners. 

The college football news cycle has been in overdrive this past week with conferences making last minute decisions on whether they can play this fall. In this episode, Pete and Robbie attempt to unpack everything that's gone on before discussing some recent comments from VT head coach Justin Fuente. The guys also touch on the progress in Hokies' recruiting and the departure of stud CB Caleb Farley. Enjoy!

After weeks of uncertainty, the ACC finally released the new 10-game schedules for the conference. With Notre Dame added for 2020, the road to Charlotte will be a bit tougher for this year's contenders. VT avoids the Irish, but does draw no. 1 Clemson at home. The UVA game has also been moved up to week 2. Lots to unpack in our first episode of the summer, enjoy!

State restrictions are slowly lifting, the 2020 football season prospects are improving, and Pete and Robbie are getting excited! After a tough few weeks, the good news is coming in once again. The guys update you on all the recruiting drama before discussing the release of Athlon's Top 25 for 2020.

Local lockdown orders have the guys bummin', but there's still plenty of VT topics to talk about. Despite the cancellation of spring sports, football and basketball commitments keep coming in for the Hokies. Pete and Robbie update you on everything that's been going on before getting into the spring depth chart battles that could have been.

In their first episode of 2020, the guys cover a lot of ground. Topics include the basketball team's recent struggles, Fuente's flirtation with Baylor, the filling out of the coaching staff, roster attrition, recruiting, the 2020 football schedule, and, last but not least, the Belk Bowl. Sorry for the wait, enjoy!

Even though the regular season is behind us, the VT football program is still buzzing with activity. In addition to some key coaching hires over the past two weeks, the early signing period for the 2020 recruiting class started on Wednesday. Pete and Robbie discuss the signees, as well as what the national ranking of the class means for the program and how it links into the coaching staff. At the end of the episode, the guys go full Belk Bowl (you never go full Belk Bowl), previewing what the matchup with Kentucky might look like. This is the last episode of Two Deep for 2019. Hope you all enjoyed the year as much as we did.

That sound you hear is the Hokies crashing back down to earth. After 15 years of dominance, Tech finally lost the Commonwealth Cup to UVA. Pete and Robbie recap what went wrong in the game, but try to focus on the positive steps the team took this season. The guys then turn the page to bowl projections and the search for VT's new defensive coordinator. This is a pivotal moment in the program; hopefully, Whit and Fuente bring someone in that can carry on Bud's Lunch Pail Defense legacy.