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Well what can I say I am an avid Hokie fan. I would love to be able to cover Virginia tech games and travel with the team. That would be the ultimate job. I live in Roanoke, VA but spend my falls in Blacksburg. I love it up there. The atmosphere, the feeling, the excitment of Hokie Football is like no other I've ever experienced.

Jacob's Recent Articles

MIAMI - JANUARY 01: Kam Chancellar #17 intercepts the ball against Ben Guidugli #19 of the Virginia Tech Hokies of the Virginia Tech Hokies Cincinnati Bearcats during the FedEx Orange Bowl at Dolphin Stadium on January 1, 2009 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Blacksburg Buzz: A Pre-Season Look at Your 2009 Virginia Tech Hokies

Published 3 months ago
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Come into Our Lane: One of the Best College Stadiums Around

Published 3 months ago
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Blacksburg Buzz: What a Difference a Year Makes

Published 6 months ago
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Blacksburg Buzz: Passing Game Looks to Make Impact On 2009 Season

Published 6 months ago
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Jacob Writes About

Ben Gibson responded to a comment on Why Does Al Groh Hate Me?
Ben Gibson responded to a comment on Why Does Al Groh Hate Me?
Jacob Flinchum has picked Why Does Al Groh Hate Me? as a favorite article
Jacob Flinchum commented on Randy Travesty: Why Miami's Coach Shannon Must Go Now

The Short List What Jacob thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Xavier Adibi, Vince hall, Macho Harris, DeAngelo Hall
Favorite Sports Teams

Virginia Tech football, basketball / Atlanta Braves / Washington Redskins
Favorite Coaches

Frank Beamer, Bud Foster,
All Time Sports Moment

Wayne Ward's hit on WVU on a punt return / David clowney's catch against NC State in 2005
Most Memorable Game Attended

Clemson 2006 10 point underdogs at Lane on Thursday night (We had the last laugh)
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

8 gold medals at one olympics
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Nadal
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

Dont get into Formula 1
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC Baby!!!!

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by Matt
about 1 month ago

Hey there! I just created my first slideshow on BR! Come check out my starting lineup for week 3 in college football w/analysis & predictions:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257295-college-football-starting-lineup-for-week-3

[Feedback is appreciated]
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Jacob, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by Henry
2 months ago

Please check out my latest if you'd be so kind.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237253-obama-to-appoint-new-college-football-czar-southern-man-is-up-to-the-task

Remember to 'like' it and share with a few friends if you think me worthy.

Thanks - SM (Your New Pigskin Czar!)
by Teddy
3 months ago

Uh oh. Virginia Tech's Darren Evans will miss the season with a torn ACL. Does this squash the BCS hopes of one of the favorite preseason dark horses? If you have a moment, please check out my column. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234963-down-goes-evans-virginia-techs-bcs-hopes-next

Teddy
by Henry
3 months ago

Check out my latest if you've got a minute! (You might like my take on the Hokies!)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233304-lsu-will-win-the-sec-and-six-other-fearless-predictions-for-2009

Remember to 'like' it and feel free to recommend to a few friends if you think me worthy! :-)

Thanks - Henry Ball (Southern Man)
by Ben
3 months ago

Hey Jacob,

I was really wandering about the Hokie perspective on this.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231068-al-groh-how-to-lose-friends-and-alienate-people

Please tell me what you think.

Thanks, Ben
by Tyler Pollard
3 months ago

Hey,

The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most sucessfull team this past ten years.
Are they a dynasty or not?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222805-san-antonio-spurs-dynasty-or-not
by O
6 months ago

Did you have the opportunity to read my new article focused on our national past time and what's missing from todays game. Centering on bringing back the true meaning of the game: Our "National Past Time" let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/170553-what-happen-to-the-game-i-love
by Andrew
6 months ago

A Story From A True Patriots Fan...check this one out...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/164812-a-story-from-a-true-patriots-fan
by Ben
6 months ago

Hey Jacob,

That's definitely the $64,000 dollar question. I think we're all searching that dream job, that's why we are here sharing our work. I have been lucky to get a few opportunities, some were just pure blind luck by being at the right place at the right time. My only real suggestion is to make connections, keep an eye out for stuff and keep writing. Seems like you're already doing it and you're a good writer so keep doing what you're doing. That or stalk the Roanoke Times :-).
by Mosang
7 months ago

No problem Jacob. I'll keep an eye out for your stuff!
by Dustin
7 months ago

Pitt is ok. The people up here just arent the same. I miss the burg like crazy. im gonna be in town this weekend and the weekend of the spring game. Yeah im driving like 6hrs to go to a spring game. im friggin jonesing for some college football more specifically HOKIE football. Cant wait for Sept. 5th. Me and Eric Grant and my girlfriend and a bunch of others are headin down and going to the game. Cant wait man. Great season up ahead
by Thaddeus
7 months ago

This is the first in what should be an on-going series. Hope you enjoy.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/153166-nfls-forgotten-stories-part-one-drew-bledsoe

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Blacksburg Buzz: A Pre-Season Look at Your 2009 Virginia Tech Hokies

Come into Our Lane: One of the Best College Stadiums Around

Blacksburg Buzz: What a Difference a Year Makes

Blacksburg Buzz: Passing Game Looks to Make Impact On 2009 Season

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