Rick Alder

Rick Alder

Joined: Jun 30, 2022

Rick Alder is the Site Expert for the New Fighting Gobbler, covering Va Tech sports from football to basketball, recruiting and everything in between. Rick's connections to Hokie Nation run deep, and he is proud to use his professional writing ability to cover Hokie Sports from A to Z.

Pittsburgh Panthers running back Israel Abanikanda (2) runs to score his fifth touchdown of the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Virginia Tech football: Hokies struggles continue with lopsided loss to Pitt

BLACKSBURG, VA - OCTOBER 09: Braxton Burmeister #3 of the Virginia Tech Hokies looks to pass against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half of the game at Lane Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Virginia Tech football: Grading the 2022 Hokies after Week 5

BLACKSBURG, VA - OCTOBER 09: Braxton Burmeister #3 of the Virginia Tech Hokies looks to pass against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half of the game at Lane Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Hokies get ACC Win over Boston College – Quarter by Quarter Summary

Oct 16, 2021; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Kaleb Smith (80) dives but comes up short as Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Damarri Mathis (21) defends on the pass during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

VT Football vs. Boston College – Game 2 Tonight – What To Look For

Oct 16, 2021; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) runs the ball during the second half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Hokies Fall to ODU – Quarter by Quarter Summary

Sep 25, 2021; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) throws a pass against the Richmond Spiders during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ryan Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

VT Football vs. ODU – Game 1 Tonight – What To Look For

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 20: Tre Turner #25 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on November 20, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

FIVE KEYS TO SUCCESS FOR HOKIE FOOTBALL IN 2022-2023

Nov 9, 2019; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end James Mitchell (82) celebrates his fourth quarter touch down against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lee Luther Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

ACC ELIMINATES DIVISIONS; VA TECH TO PLAY UVA, PITT, WAKE FOREST ANNUALLY

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 03: Hokie Bird, the mascot for the Virginia Tech Hokies looks on against the Michigan Wolverines during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 3, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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