2016 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
Media interested in Tech athletics, be it an interview or press credential request, are encouraged to contact the Athletics Communications Office. Hokie coaches and athletes work closely with the Communications staff in servicing media requests. Please, don’t hesitate to give us a call. All interview requests for Virginia Tech coaches, student-athletes and administrators should be directed to an appropriate member of the Athletics Communications staff. The Athletics Communications Office is located on the fourth floor of the Jamerson Athletic Center, which is connected to Cassell Coliseum and the Merryman Athletic Center. The office is next to the Bowman Room. All media members coming to campus
during the week need to stop by the Visitor and Undergraduate Admissions Center at 925 Prices Fork Road to obtain a parking pass. Media will be responsible for paying any fines they incur while on campus. THE PRESS BOX The press box at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field comprises seven levels. Newspaper, radio and television reporters work on the fifth level. The media area of the press box is accessible via elevators Nos. 4 & 5, which are located on the west side, in the south tower. Admission to the press box is by credential only. Smoking is not allowed in the stands or in any enclosed area of Lane Stadium, including the press box and rest rooms.
J U S T V IRGINI A TECH , PLEA SE While the full name of the school is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, the school is commonly referred to as “Virginia Tech.” Founded in 1872, as Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, the university changed its named to Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1896. Fans of the athletics department, as well as media covering the Hokies, shortened the name to VPI, but it eventually became Virginia Tech. The “State University” was added in 1970 to bring the official title to what it is today. Those covering Hokie athletics are asked to refer to the university as simply “Virginia Tech.” Virginia Tech University, VPI and SU, VPI&SU, “Vah Tech,” VT or VA Tech are not recognized names and should not be used. PHONE & FAX (540) 231-6726 - Phone (540) 231-6984 - Fax
MAILING ADDRESS Virginia Tech Athletics Communications 460 Jamerson Athletic Center (0502) Blacksburg, VA 24061
PETE MORIS Associate A.D., Strategic Communications morisvt@vt.edu 540.231.9965 Education: Loras College (’93) Hometown: Mt. Hope, Wis.
APRIL GOODE Director, Engagement & Analytics a.goode@vt.edu 540.231.8823 Education: High Point (‘03); Marshall (MA ’05) Hometown: Meadow Bridge, W. Va.
JIMMY ROBERTSON Director of Content Creation jrob@vt.edu 540.231.4134 Education: Roanoke College, (‘94) Hometown: Christiansburg, Va.
BILL DYER Associate Director, Strategic Communications wdyer@vt.edu 540.231.8852 Education: James Madison (’84) Hometown: Danville, Va.
ANNE PANELLA Assistant Athletics Director, Graphic and Web Design apanella@vt.edu 540.231.7684 Education: Virginia Tech (’74); South Carolina (MLIS ’11) Hometown: Pembroke, Va.
DAMIAN SALAS Senior Director and Webmaster, hokiesports.com dsalas@vt.edu 540.231.8816 Education: Virginia Tech Hometown: Poquoson, Va.
MARC MULLEN Associate Director, Strategic Communications marcm@vt.edu 540.231.1894 Education: Bloomsburg (’98) Duquesne (MA ’01) Hometown: North Catasauqua, Pa.
DAVE KNACHEL Director, Photography and Design dknachel@vt.edu 540.231.1838 Education: Virginia Tech Hometown: Christiansburg, Va.
JOHN SOURS Assistant Director, Graphic and Web Design jsours@vt.edu 540.231.6329 Education: South Florida (’79) Hometown: Roanoke, Va.
KELSEY APPLETON Associate Director, Strategic/Social Communications kelsey89@vt.edu 540.231.2228 Education: Virginia Tech (‘13) Hometown: College Station, Texas
BEN SMITH Assistant Director, Graphic and Web Design bfsmith@vt.edu 540.231.6756 Education: Radford (‘06) Hometown: Christiansburg, Va.
DONNA SMITH Administrative Assistant sidsec@vt.edu 540.231.6726 Education: Christiansburg High School (’91) Hometown: Floyd, Va.
PETER LONG Assistant Director, Strategic Communications lpeter@vt.edu 540.231.6726 Education: St. John’s (‘14) Nevada (‘16) Hometown: Point Pleasant, N.J.
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