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RJ Schafer

RJ Schafer

Joined: Jul 2, 2024

RJ Schafer joined the On SI team in 2024, contributing to the coverage of Major League Baseball, Collegiate Basketball, and Collegiate Football at https://www.si.com/college/virginiatech/. Prior to this, RJ built a strong portfolio covering Georgia Tech and the Tigers for the Bleav Network. With a solid background in sports journalism, RJ has conducted interviews with both collegiate and professional athletes, enhancing the depth and authenticity of his reporting. RJ's extensive experience in the sports industry has equipped him with a keen understanding of the dynamics and intricacies of both collegiate and professional sports. His work is focused on providing insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage, making him a trusted voice in the sports community.

Oct 17, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Da'Quan Felton (9) celebrates after a quarterback Kyron Drones (1) scored a touchdown during the first quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Football

NFL Draft Profile - Virginia Tech Wide Receiver Da’Quan Felton

The Hokies’ list of players heading to the 2025 NFL Draft is quite large, especially considering the fact that Virginia Tech finished under .500 and went extrem

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Nov 10, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Megan Duffy talks to the official during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Basketball

Final Score Predictions for Virginia Tech vs Cal Women’s Basketball

The Hokies are entering perhaps their most important game of the season, and Megan Duffy is facing her biggest test and hurdle of her career at Virginia Tech be

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Sep 27, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Jaylin Lane (83) run with the football for a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Football

NFL Draft Profile - Virginia Tech Wide Receiver Jaylin Lane

The Hokies have a few offensive pieces gearing up for the NFL Draft, and wide receiver Jaylin Lane is just one of three wide receivers to enter the NFL Draft fr

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Oct 9, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech forward Rose Micheaux during ACC Media Days at The Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Basketball

How To Watch Virginia Tech vs Stanford: Tipoff Time, TV Channel, and More

The Hokies are on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament with just four games left on the season. In ESPN’s latest bracketology, the Hokies were among the last four

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Nov 30, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Bhayshul Tuten (33) runs for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Football

NFL Draft Profile - Virginia Tech Running Back Bhayshul Tuten

Virginia Tech, and the ACC generally, have some really well rounded prospects in this year’s NFL Draft, and the Hokies’ bell cow running back fits that bill. He

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April 20, 2007; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Members of the Virginia Tech baseball team wear hats with "4-16-07" written on them during the game against the Miami Hurricanes at English Field in Blacksburg, VA. Miami defeated Virginia Tech 11-9. This is the first Virginia Tech home sporting event since the shootings. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images Copyright © James Lang
Other Sports

LIVE Updates: Virginia Tech vs East Tennessee State Score

Excluding the anomaly of an 8-6 loss against Bucknell, the Hokies opened the season with some dominant non-conference wins. Virginia Tech took down Bucknell 19-

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Jul 23, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry answers questions from the media during the ACC Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Football

Brent Pry Speaks After Hiring New OC, ‘Montgomery Was Our Best Candidate’

It didn’t take a long search and now Virginia Tech has a new offensive coordinator. After Tyler Bowen left for Ohio State, the Hokies’ offensive coordinator was

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Sep 20, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane head coach Phillip Montgomery and Temple Owls head coach Geoff Collins, right, come together after a game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-Imagn Images
Football

Virginia Tech Football: Grading the Hokies’ Hire of Phillip Montgomery as Offensive Coordinator

Similarly to the Hokies’ hiring of Sam Siefkes as defensive coordinator, Virginia Tech seemingly announced their new offensive coordinator hire out of nowhere.

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May 26, 2013; Durham, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies third baseman Brendon Hayden (34) throws to first base against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the ACC baseball tournament at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images
Other Sports

Virginia Tech Defeats Bucknell 27-1 to Win First Series

The Hokies bounced back after an irregular out-of-conference loss against Bucknell in the second game of the series. The Hokies had to play a double-header afte

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Feb 1, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Tobi Lawal (1) controls the ball as Virginia Cavaliers forward Jacob Cofie (5) defends in the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Basketball

How To Watch Virginia Tech vs Virginia: Tipoff Time, TV Channel, and Odds

The two premier programs in Virginia will face off in their second matchup this month. The Hokies and Cavaliers are both not playing to expectations this season

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April 21, 2007; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Players on the Virginia Tech Hokies softball team huddle together before the start of the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Tech Softball Park in Blacksburg, VA. This was the first home softball game for Virginia Tech since the since the shootings occurred on April 16, 2007, which claimed the lives of 32 victims. Virginia Tech defeated Maryland 5-4 in the first game of a doubleheader. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images Copyright © James Lang
Other Sports

BREAKING: Virginia Tech Pitcher throws second-straight Perfect Game

Emma Lemley has had the most dominant start to a college softball season ever. Lemley has thrown three consecutive complete game shutouts, and two consecutive p

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Sep 27, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Jaylin Lane (83) run with the football for a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Football

2025 NFL Draft: Hokies Wide Receiver gets Third-Round Projection

Chad Reuter of NFL.com released a three-round 2025 NFL mock draft and one Hokie was chosen in the 101 picks of the draft. Reuter didn't project Bhayshul Tuten,

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