LB lineman commits to Tech’s 2022 class Gene Marrano July 19, 2021 1 min read Lord Botetourt lineman Gunner Givens has verbally committed to play football at Virginia Tech – reportedly choosing the Hokies over dozens of other offers. Penn State and Clemson were also on his short list, as he tells WDBJ-7: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Early morning fatal crash in Bedford CountyNext: Virginia is #1 according to a poll by CNBC Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025