Brandon Ore
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| Virginia Tech Hokies — No. 28 | |
| Running back | Junior (rs) |
| Major: Business | |
| Date of Birth: February 17, 1986 | |
| Place of Birth: Norfolk, Virginia | |
| Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | Weight: 205 lb (93 kg) |
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| High school: Indian River High School, Chesapeake, Virginia |
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Brandon Ore (born February 17, 1986 in Norfolk, Virginia) is a college football running back for the Virginia Tech Hokies. He had originally declared for the 2008 NFL Draft[1], but subsequently withdrew his name.[2]
Ore began his career as a redshirt freshman in 2005 behind Mike Imoh and Cedric Humes on the depth chart. Following the season, Ore underwent shoulder surgery and spent the spring semester rehabbing in Chesapeake. Working for a 7-Eleven warehouse, Ore refocused himself mentally.[3]
Ore started every game his sophomore year and rushed for 1090 yards and 14 touchdowns in the Hokies' 10-win 2006 season.[4]
On March 19, 2008 Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer, announced that the redshirt-senior from Chesapeake, Virginia would no longer be a member of the Hokie football team. Coach Beamer wished Ore well in his future endeavors and indicated that there would be no further comment on the matter.
[edit] References
- ^ Ore files paperwork with NFL (2008-01-16). Retrieved on 2008-01-16.
- ^ Ore withdraws name from NFL consideration. hokiesports.com (2008-01-17). Retrieved on 2008-01-18.
- ^ Associated Press (2006-09-07). Virginia Tech's Ore Gets a Lift From Warehouse Work. Retrieved on 2008-01-18.
- ^ Tucker, Kyle (2006-11-15). Ore is latest Tech player to say he'll return in '07. Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved on 2008-01-18.
