Branden Ore, VT Tailback

Ore with 42yards and 2TDs in Chick-fila Bowl

2007-01-06T10:11:00.000-05:00

Branden Ore ran for 42 yards and 2TDs in Virginia Tech's loss to Georgia (31-24) to finish up the season. He looked healthy, but as the stats show, didn't have many chances to show it.

From Meltdown:

A meltdown like this hasn't been seen out of the Hokies in quite a while. Oh, there have been meltdowns, but usually they start early and snowball throughout the game. You could have gotten long odds on the nation's best defense not being able to protect an 18-point halftime lead, but it happened. Georgia outscored the Hokies 28-3 in the second half, the Bulldogs won 31-24, and Tech's streak without back-to-back bowl wins continues.

Ore Makes 1st Team All-ACC

2006-11-28T21:14:00.000-05:00

From HokieSports:

Ore missed basically the last two full games, but still made the first team as one of the two running backs. The sophomore from Chesapeake, Va., has rushed for 1,095 yards and 14 touchdowns and caught 14 passes for 203 yards and a score. He is second in the league in rushing yards per game and leads the league in all-purpose yards.

Ore is doubtful for UVA game

2006-11-21T13:00:00.000-05:00

From Ore is doubtful for UVa game:

Following examination Sunday by Tech's medical staff, sophomore tailback Branden Ore was listed as doubtful for the game because of a significant high left ankle sprain, Hokies head trainer Mike Goforth said.

Goforth said Ore will remain in a walking boot this week. Goforth and his staff will attempt to rehab the ankle as much as possible in hopes of getting the Hokies standout back on the field against UVa.

Ore Sidelined with Sprained Ankle in 1st Quarter

2006-11-19T21:37:00.000-05:00

Branden Ore was injured early in the 1st quarter with a sprained ankle, gaining only 5yds on 1 carry in VA Tech's 27-6 win over Wake Forest.

From Hokies lose Ore to injury in 1st quarter:

Tailback Branden Ore, who has almost single-handedly carried the Hokies' offense most of the season, suffered a sprained left ankle midway in the first quarter and never returned to the game.

Ore was hurt when his left leg appeared to get caught and twisted underneath a Wake tackler on his second carry of the night. The play was wiped out by an illegal-shift penalty on Tech's offense.

After writhing in pain for close to a minute on the ground, Ore was helped off the field. He was seen a few minutes later sitting on the bench on the visitors' sideline with a white towel draped over his head.

Ore, who entered the night leading the ACC in rushing (109 yards per game), never returned to the game. His status for Saturday's regular-season finale against Virginia at Lane Stadium was not immediately known as no X-rays were taken. His status will be determined today by Tech's medical staff.

Ore run 75 yards, 1 TD on 25 carries in 23-0 win over Kent State

2006-11-13T21:12:00.000-05:00

Branden Ore was held to 75 yards and 1 TD on 25 carries in VA Tech's win over Kent State.

From Daily News Press:

On the first play Saturday in Virginia Tech's 23-0 win against Kent State, Kent State's Stevon Moss had a chance meeting with tailback Branden Ore. It was a reunion Moss had been looking forward to.

Ore gains 79yards and 2TDs on 29 carries in 17-10 victory over Miami

2006-11-06T10:49:00.000-05:00

Branden Ore battled his way for 79 yards and 2 touchdowns on 29 carries to help the VT Hokies beat UM 17-10.

From Tech's win made to Ore-der:

The Hokies' tailback rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries to give him 1,018 for the season. He is the 12th Tech running back to rush for more than 1,000 yards, joining an elite group that includes Kevin Jones and Lee Suggs.

Ore Earns ACC Offensive Back of the Week

2006-11-01T20:14:00.000-05:00

Branden Ore earned ACC Offensive Back of the week for the 2nd time this season after his stellar performance in the Clemson game. Ore leads the ACC in rushing at 117.4 yards per game.

from ACC weekly awards go to Ore, Albert

SI's Top 15 College Running Backs

2006-10-30T10:18:00.000-05:00

From SI's Top 15 Running Backs:

The bruising back has pounded his way to 736 yards in seven games, running for a career-high 207 yards and two touchdowns against Southern Miss last week.

Branden Ore is currently ranked #15.

Ore has Arrived! 203 yards, 2 TDs on 37 carries, VT upsets Clemson 24-7

2006-10-27T11:30:00.000-04:00

From Ore Ready, Clemson Not:

Totally strip-mining the Tigers' nationally ranked defense, the strong-legged Ore carried the ball a career-high 37 times for 203 yards and two touchdowns to pace the Hokies' total domination. The 5-foot-11, 204-pound Chesapeake native becomes the first Tech player to surpass 200 rushing yards in consecutive games.

From Ore and defense put Tech back on track for one night:

Ore was that good, that dominant. He got the call 37 times. He broke tackles and containment. He kept moving the chains. He banged in for two touchdowns, including a 3-yard cruncher two minutes from the end of the third period that pretty much wrapped this baby up.

Ore Looking to Break VT Records with 207yds and 2TDs over USM

2006-10-24T10:58:00.000-04:00

Ore had an impressive career high night in VT's 36-6 win over Southern Mississippi. Branden ran for 207 yards and 2 touchdowns on 23 carries. It was the 6th highest rushing performance in VT history.

Ore is thinking big about those Virginia Tech rushing records:

"I'm going to get those records before I leave here," said Ore, a third-year sophomore. "It's coming. That's just the type of guy I am. If I set a goal, I'm going to work my hardest to reach that goal."

Full story at Roanoke Times

Ore Sits Late in the GT Game

2006-10-18T09:59:00.000-04:00

Ore was pulled late from the Georgia Tech game even though VT lost 27-38. Ore missed a key block that led to a blind side hit on the quarterback and a fumble. Branden ended the day with 59 yards and 1 TD on 14 carries.

Times Dispatch Tech Notes

Ore is Gold

2006-09-27T15:41:00.000-04:00

This week's Roth Report highlights 6 keys to success against Georgia Tech:

Hokies' tailback Branden Ore is not only getting 5.5 yards per rush, but over 25 yards per reception. Whether he's running the ball, or catching it on screens against blitzing defenses, Ore is the Hokies' key guy. He's averaging 6.9 yards every time he touches the ball. He rushed for 170 last week and leads the ACC in rushing at 99.8 yards per game.

Full Roth Report

This is clearly Branden Ore's breakout year. Things are progressing well. For continued success, VT needs to develop some additional offensive threats to allow Branden more oppurtunity.

Ore Earns Player of the Game with 25 carries for 170 yards and TD against Cincinnati

2006-09-25T10:15:00.000-04:00

In a wake-up call to the Virginia Tech Hokies, Branden Ore had another big game with 170 yards and TD in 25 carries in the 29-13 win over Cincinnati. Ore also had a 71 yard TD run that was called back. Braden Ore was named Player of the Game for his efforts.

Ore gains 64 yards, 1 TD on 15 carries against Duke

2006-09-20T13:53:00.000-04:00

VT continues to hunt for a backup tailback to help out Branden Ore. Ore is so critical to the VT offense that he is now a marked man and his performance will suffer until VT can get some additional weapons.

That said, Branden Ore still eeked out 64 yds and a TD in the 36-0 win over Duke.

Ore named ACC Offensive Back of the Week against UNC

2006-09-13T12:53:00.000-04:00

Ore had a career high 22 carries for 111 yards and 3 touchdowns in the 35-10 whipping of UNC. Ore scored all the offensive touchdowns while VT's 1st team offense was in.

Branden was name ACC offensive back of the week for his performance in the UNC game on 9/8/2006. Times Dispatch article

Ore anxious to make 1st start

2006-09-03T16:51:00.000-04:00

From Randy King article:

Perhaps no player on Virginia Tech's football roster is looking forward to Saturday's season opener more than third-year sophomore tailback Branden Ore.

Proclaiming he's back at full speed physically and more mentally confident than ever, Ore can hardly wait for the 17th-ranked Hokies' assignment against I-AA Northeastern in Lane Stadium.

"I'm just focused, man," Ore said Tuesday. "I can't even put into words how much I'm looking forward to this."..... rest of article

Ore carries 11 times for 54 yards and 2 TDS against Northeastern

2006-09-03T10:40:00.000-04:00

Ore had 11 carries for 54 yards, a 55 yard reception and 2 TDs in VT's 38-0 win over Northeastern on 9/2/2006. Times Dispatch Article

Ore found himself in a cold food warehouse

2006-07-20T14:35:00.000-04:00

On the field, Ore can be a tremendous talent. Nobody's questioned that.

But off the field: his class attendance, his attention to detail, and his attitude had his coaches concerned.

Bill Roth Article on Hokiesports.com

Looks like Ore may have his act together for the 2006 football season. Here is hoping!

A Precious Ore - Branden Spending Time Away to Refocus on Football and Classes

2006-05-17T19:13:00.000-04:00

Ore rushed for 647 yards (5.9 per carry) and six touchdowns. He looked powerful and elusive and absolutely oozed star quality....But for now, he's a 7-Eleven employee. And a spectator.

A precious Ore

Branden Ore Takes Semester Off

2006-04-12T14:30:00.000-04:00

Branden Ore took spring semester off from Virginia Tech to focus on rehabbing his shoulder.

Oh, yeah, and the supposed star of the future isn't even in school right now. Indian River grad Branden Ore is home recovering from shoulder surgery - with questions swirling about his struggles in the classroom.

Full article on 5 question marks for VT football.

Ore had surgery Tuesday to repair torn labrum

2006-01-11T16:11:00.000-05:00

Didn't know that Ore was injured, but looks like he will have plenty of time in the offseason to recover:

"Tailback Branden Ore, a redshirt freshman who is projected to be Tech's starter next season, had surgery Tuesday to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He will miss spring practice, but he might have bigger problems off the field. A Tech source said Ore needs to improve his study habits if he hopes to retain his eligibility next season. " Major concerns for Hokies

Ore earns ACC Players of the Week against UVA

2005-12-06T10:33:00.000-05:00

Missed this earlier, but apparently Ore earned ACC Players of the week for his performance against UVA.

"Coming off an impressive 52-14 win over the University of Virginia Saturday at Charlottesville, three Virginia Tech football players have been honored for their play. Will Montgomery, Darryl Tapp and Branden Ore all were recognized Monday as ACC Players of the Week." rest of story

Running mates key Tech landslide

2005-11-27T14:22:00.000-05:00

Running mates key Tech landslide
Humes, Ore power Hokies past Heels and into ACC final

Last night Ore had a great night with 104 yards on 17 carries, 1 TD against UNC. VT won 30-3 and clinched the Coastal Division.

Ore ran for 115 yards and two TDs on 15 carries against UVA

2005-11-20T21:21:00.000-05:00

This article hghlights the performance of Ore and Humes, both of whom had 100+ yards preformancs in the big with over UVA this weekend.

Branden Ore ran for a total of 115 yards on 15 carries with 2 touchdowns for the day. Ore had a great performance including one run for "31 yards up the right sideline on the final play of the third quarter for Tech's final touchdown".

Imoh likely out, Branden Ore to step in against UVA

2005-11-15T10:38:00.000-05:00

Bad news for Imoh, but looks like Branden Ore will have an opportunity to get more carries this week against UVA.

Only positive on VT offense in the VT vs UM game...

2005-11-06T18:10:00.000-05:00

A disappointing loss for the entire VT team. Lets hope they can shake it off and regroup for the UVA rivalry.

Branden Ore led the rushing attack for the night totaling 35 yards in 4 carries.

"Looking at the future of Virginia Tech"

2005-10-28T14:32:00.000-04:00

"Your looking at the future of Virginia Tech" - Kirk Herbstreit commenting on Branden Ore, VT vs Boston College game:Oct 27, 2005

Branden Ore had six carries for 30 yards on the evening.

Hokies strike gold in Ore

2005-10-26T13:07:00.000-04:00

Branden Ore was the answer.

The question was the same after each of five straight snoozers for Virginia Tech .

What do you take from this, another blowout?

“Branden Ore,” Hokies coach Frank Beamer said, “came in and gave us a lift. In his first game out of the blocks, playing when it really counted, I thought he did well.”
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Ore hurdles into spotlight during win

2005-10-26T10:00:00.000-04:00

They say good things come to those who wait, and for redshirt freshman running back Branden Ore, they couldn’t be more right.

After waiting a year and a half to get meaningful playing time, Ore came off the bench Saturday against Marshall University, to rush 19 times for 146 yards and one touchdown.

Link: http://www.collegiatetimes.com/news/4/ARTICLE/5836/2005-10-11.html?sid=3dfaf0f3a77ca91b1f4e89a5616ab944

Who is Branden Ore?

2005-10-25T15:29:00.000-04:00

Branden Ore is VT's next premiere tailback. Currently a redshirt freshman, Branden is a 3rd string tailback behind senior's Mike Imoh and Cedric Humes.

Welcome to brandenore.com!

2005-10-25T14:39:00.000-04:00

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2005-10-24T18:07:00.000-04:00

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