Adam Firebaugh

Associate Editor @techlunchpaild | Freelance sports reporter @WinStarSports1 | VT Alum

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Earlier today, the #Hokies' new Athletics Director, Brian White, was introduced. During the presser, he laid out his vision for the program and what its biggest needs were. @adam_firebaugh has first impressions from his first interface with Hokie Nation.
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Virginia Tech has a talented running back duo this fall in Marcellous Hawkins and Jeff Overton. The pair is the latest in @HokiesFB's tradition of playmakers in the backfield. @adam_firebaugh looks at the best duos in program history for TLP Insiders:

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Jared Haught, who was previously working with the #Hokies' heavyweights, is now listed as "Performance and Development Coach." Although Walz's hire had been rumored to be in the works, it wasn't certain if Haught would be retained.

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@HokiesWrestling announced today that program great Ty Walz would rejoin the #Hokies' staff as an assistant coach. Walz previously worked under Tony Robie from 2018 to 22 before heading to Brown, where he's been until now. Story by @adam_firebaugh
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@HokiesWrestling continued to stack talent on Friday with Wyoming transfer Lane Foard's commitment. The 174-pounder finished the 2025-26 season with a 9-4 record and has two 5th-place finishes at the US Open to his name. Story by @adam_firebaugh

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FEATURE: Virginia Tech WR Ayden Greene has slowly risen the #Hokies’ depth chart during his time in Blacksburg. After being WR1 last season, Greene is ready to grow as a leader in 2026. Check out more on him from @Adam_Firebaugh for TLP Insiders here: https://t.co/D2uZpDRYWe

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For the first time since 2022, @HokiesBaseball is on the road to Omaha, earning the No. 2 seed in the Los Angeles Regional. The #Hokies open their tournament against Cal Poly this Friday at 8 pm ET. Story by @adam_firebaugh https://t.co/37KRJrZVBK

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@HokiesMBB added its 7th transfer on Tuesday in Stetson's Ethan Copeland. Last season, he averaged 15.0 points, 3.7 boards, 2.1 assists, and 1.5 steals in 32 minutes per game while shooting 44.1% from the field, including 43% from 3. Story by @TimThomasTLP https://t.co/zfqhPAJ6R4

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Joshua Clarke was pushing for a starting CB job for Virginia Tech prior to suffering an injury that caused him to miss 2025. Now healthy, Clarke is showing why he can be a starter for the #Hokies. Check out more from @Adam_Firebaugh for TLP Insiders here: https://t.co/lQtJzxPFRV

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#Millbrook graduate and Old Dominion University sophomore Molly Deegan has experienced great success with the Monarchs' rowing team. The coxswain will be in action with ODU this weekend at the Big 12 Championships in Florida. (story by @adam_firebaugh)

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COMMITTED: Virginia Tech made a splash in the transfer portal this evening gaining a commitment from Oklahoma State G Jaylen Curry, who averaged over 10 points per game last season. Check out more on him and the #Hokies from @Adam_Firebaugh here: https://t.co/YhSDPSTrlf

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FEATURE: Virginia Tech's defensive line showed potential with 10 sacks Saturday, but the #Hokies still have questions regarding who will start at DE while Brent Pry is looking for more from backup DTs. Read more from @Adam_Firebaugh for TLP Insiders here: https://t.co/Bodsr1sioj

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In a revamped offense, there's always going to be storylines to follow, and this spring has had its share for @HokiesFB. Here's who to watch for as the #Hokies move down the field during their Spring Game tomorrow. My column for @TechLunchPailD Insiders: https://t.co/DYxBeEavw6

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FEATURE: Freshman signal-caller Troy Huhn has turned heads this spring, including what #Hokies head coach James Franklin called an “incredible” scrimmage last weekend.

On how Huhn is making a name for himself, by @adam_firebaugh for TLP Insiders:

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From Friday's Star: #Sherando sophomore Gracie Sims is The Winchester Star Girls' Swimmer of the Year after she was the only local girl to swim in two individual finals at the Class 4 meet. "She’s always putting in the work." (story by @adam_firebaugh)

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FEATURE: Redshirt senior Nickel Isaiah Brown-Murray hopes to anchor an overhauled secondary in 2026. Despite a position change, adding new players, and a new defensive coordinator, his goals remain the same.

Column by @adam_firebaugh for TLP Insiders:

https://t.co/CAom1vSxVX

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Some observations from the #Hokies 7th spring practice:

1. Matt Moore is a ball coach. Enough said.
2. Franklin is all over the field, all the time.
3. Keylen Adams and Ja’Ricous Hairston both have incredible hops. Feel like they could catch anything in their area this fall.

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After an 11th-place finish at NCAAs over the weekend, @HokiesWrestling is in prime position for sustained success. @adam_firebaugh analyzed the #Hokies’ performance and their upside for TLP Insiders.

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@alliseeisgold @HokiesWrestling That’ll do it for us here in Cleveland.

The #Hokies finish in 11th place with 41.5 points in the team standings behind a 3rd and 5th place finish by freshman All-Americans Aaron Seidel and Collin Gaj, respectively.

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Good morning from Rocket Arena!

We’re just under an hour out from Day 3 of NCAAs. The #Hokies have two wrestlers remaining. Aaron Seidel is due on Mat 4 vs. #6 Drake Ayala (Iowa). Collin Gaj will follow against #20 Chance Lamer (Nebraska) in a rematch of their 2nd round meeting.

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@alliseeisgold @HokiesWrestling “Everyone’s talking about Bo Bassett and Melvin Miller coming in soon, but he’s here now and winning in the moment. And so I just think he's one of those guys that deserves a little bit more credit. And so I'm happy to give it to him when I have an opportunity.”