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 Full Name: Branden Ore
Born: February 17, 1986
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA
Height: 5 foot 11
Weight: 202 lbs.
College: Virginia Tech Hokies
Position: Runningback |
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Branden Ore can give Tech the total package at tailback if he returns to the team focused and healthy after sitting out the spring semester ... Branden Ore combines great ability with outstanding speed, quickness, great vision and toughness ... Branden Ore is a preseason second-team All-ACC pick by The Sporting News ... Underwent shoulder surgery following the 2005 season ...Branden Ore went home during his rehab and did not take part in winter workouts or spring practice ... Branden Ore returned to Blacksburg for the summer to begin preparing for the season ... Branden Ore stepped up big when injuries slowed Mike Imoh and Cedric Humes in 2005 ... Branden Ore rushed for 478 yards on 70 carries over the Hokies' last six regular-season games ...Branden Ore pPosted three 100-yard rushing games during that stretch, including a 146-yard effort against Marshall ... Branden Ore averaged 5.9 yards a carry for the season and finished second on the team in rushing (647) and tied for second in touchdowns (6) ... Branden Ore does a good job catching the ball out of the backfield, but is still working on his blocking responsibilites. |
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