Luke Reynolds has been named a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award. #Hokies
Through nine games, Reynolds has a strong case to be crowned the nation's top tight end:
56 receptions (No. 1 TE)
560 receiving yards (No. 2 TE)
6 TDs (T-No. 3 TE)
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#LetsGoHokies 🦃 Time to get in the game and VOTE! Like your QB’s photo on @daveyobrien official accounts on X, Instagram & Facebook. The QBs leading the fan vote will receive bonus Selection Committee votes as we get closer to deciding our National Quarterback of the Year! #DaveyQBs #Daveyat50
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Let's thank our SMU game Hokie Heroes for their service!
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Anthony LaVopa '08, U.S. Navy Lt. Erin Cross-Kaplan '22, and U.S. Navy Ensign Adilynn Walker '26 are deployed on the USS Bulkeley in support of Operation Epic Fury and U.S. 6th Fleet operations.
Many of you asked for the context of the quote I shared yesterday. It's one of my favorite parts of the book. Here it is:
"Caring is cool. Nonchalance is a cop-out. Pour your heart and soul into what you love. You don’t get unlimited chances. Try hard. Give your all. Give a damn.
When you hold yourself back because you fear failure or looking ‘uncool,’ you sacrifice growth and potential (and mastery and fulfillment and richness and love and all the other good stuff in life) for short-term safety and comfort. It’s a trap. Get over it.
Fear and insecurity are part of human nature. You can either go through the motions and be superficially cool (but actually boring). Or you can step into the arena, lay it on the line, care deeply, make yourself vulnerable, and fully live your one and only life.
The world doesn’t need more mediocrity or going through the motions. The world needs more people putting themselves out there and giving it their all. The world needs more people who have the guts to care.
The best athletes care deeply.
The best artists care deeply.
The best leaders care deeply.
The best coaches care deeply.
The best teachers care deeply.
The best doctors care deeply.
The best writers care deeply.
The best scientists care deeply.
The best parents care deeply.
Caring deeply is the cost of admission to a big and textured life.
Try hard and give a damn."
—The Way of Excellence
If you find this sort of thing resonant, you'll love the book: https://t.co/DXJIiW7ek1