Brian Marcolini

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Brian graduated from VT in 2013 with dual degrees in Communication and Sharkeys happy hours. He is a professional writer by day (ads) and a professional takesman by night (hot). When he's not writing bios in the third person, he's pouring a little bourbon and watching a full length replay of the 2005 Gator Bowl.

Articles by Brian Marcolini

Emptying the Notebook: Monday Morning Interviews 8/18

By: Brian Marcolini

on August 18, 2014, 1:11 PM | 7 comments

Recap of Monday morning's media session.

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The Hokies Scrimmaged this Afternoon, Allegedly

By: Brian Marcolini

on August 16, 2014, 8:54 PM | 49 comments

Recap of today's scrimmage as told by the coaches and players made available to the media.

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Emptying the Notebook: Offensive Player Interviews 8/13

By: Brian Marcolini

on August 13, 2014, 2:27 PM | 24 comments

Transcription of offensive player media interviews.

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Quest for Blacksburg's Iron Throne

By: Brian Marcolini

on June 4, 2014, 7:06 AM | 18 comments

Who will sit on Blacksburg's Iron Throne and win the quarterback competition this season?

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DRAFT WATCH: Virginia Tech Edition

By: Brian Marcolini

on May 8, 2014, 8:30 AM | 82 comments

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Spring Ball: What's Left to Answer?

By: Brian Marcolini

on April 24, 2014, 2:11 AM | 64 comments

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Observations At The Turn

By: Brian Marcolini

on April 17, 2014, 12:08 AM | 41 comments

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An Open Letter to Buzz Williams

By: Brian Marcolini

on March 24, 2014, 3:14 PM | 66 comments

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ACC Tournament Preview, Power Rankings Style

By: Brian Marcolini

on March 12, 2014, 10:01 AM | 25 comments

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Hokie Hoops: Build a Compelling Basketball Environment

By: Brian Marcolini

on March 11, 2014, 12:32 AM | 127 comments

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Hokie Hoops: Wait...They Won?

By: Brian Marcolini

on February 18, 2014, 1:02 PM | 16 comments

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Hokie Hoops: The Four Myths

By: Brian Marcolini

on February 13, 2014, 10:37 AM | 35 comments

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An Open Letter to the 2014 Recruiting Class

By: Brian Marcolini

on February 7, 2014, 12:31 PM | 28 comments

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Hokie Hoops: The Barren Field

By: Brian Marcolini

on January 24, 2014, 12:36 AM | 36 comments

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Hokie Hoops: Team JJ or Team Cadarian?

By: Brian Marcolini

on January 17, 2014, 11:23 AM | 72 comments

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Hokie Hoops: The Hierarchy

By: Brian Marcolini

on January 15, 2014, 10:04 AM | 11 comments

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Hokie Hoops: The Last 3 Games...Ouch

By: Brian Marcolini

on January 8, 2014, 9:09 AM | 31 comments

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Hokie Hoops: The Freshman and a VCU Preview

By: Brian Marcolini

on December 19, 2013, 10:08 AM | 13 comments

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Men's Basketball: Baby Steps

By: Brian Marcolini

on December 12, 2013, 9:15 AM | 14 comments

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Hokie Hoops After Eight

By: Brian Marcolini

on December 3, 2013, 11:14 AM | 14 comments

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