Branden Ore

Branden Ore
Ore with Virginia Tech in 2007
Virginia Tech Hokies – No. 28
PositionRunning back
MajorBusiness
Personal information
Born: (1986-02-17) February 17, 1986 (age 38)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolIndian River High School,
Chesapeake, Virginia
Career highlights and awards

Branden Ore (born February 17, 1986) is a former college football running back for Virginia Tech. He had originally declared for the 2008 NFL draft, but subsequently withdrew his name.

Early life

Branden Ore graduated from Indian River High School.[1]

College career

Ore began his college career as a redshirt freshman in 2005 at Virginia Tech 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.[2][3]

Ore started every game his sophomore year and rushed for 1,090 yards and 14 touchdowns in the Hokies' 10-win 2006 season.[4] In January 2008, Ore declared for the 2008 NFL draft, but later withdrew his name.[5]

On March 19, 2008, Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer, announced that Ore, then a red-shirt senior, would no longer be a member of the Hokie football team. Beamer wished Ore well in his future endeavors and indicated that there would be no further comment on the matter. Ore became the starting tailback for the West Liberty Hilltoppers where he says that the secluded environment helped to resolve his disciplinary issues.[5][6][7]

Personal life

Ore testified in a federal drug case for a June 2006 traffic stop where drugs were found in his possession. He was not charged.[6][5]

References

  1. ^ Tucker, Kyle (January 18, 2008). "Virginia Tech's Ore withdraws from NFL Consideration". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. ^ "Virginia Tech's Ore Gets a Lift From Warehouse Work". Associated Press. September 7, 2006. Archived from the original on March 1, 2011. Retrieved January 18, 2008.
  3. ^ Tucker, Kyle (November 15, 2008). "Former Hokie Ore finds peace at small school". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  4. ^ Tucker, Kyle (November 15, 2006). "Ore is latest Tech player to say he'll return in '07". Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved January 18, 2008.
  5. ^ a b c Wood, Norm (September 22, 2008). "Branden Ore finds a fresh start at West Liberty State and has put his Tech travails behind him". hilltoppersports.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Schlabach, Mark (March 18, 2008). "Ore kicked off team; sources say Hokies coaches grew weary of player's attitude". ESPN. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  7. ^ Tucker, Kyle (November 9, 2008). "After exit from Tech, Branden Ore is on road to discovery". Virginian-Pilot. Archived from the original on December 8, 2010. Retrieved November 9, 2008.
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