Big-Time DE Commits to Tech

Virginia Tech’s second verbal commitment of the 2006 class comes at an important position – defensive end. And the Hokies have landed one of the top prospects in the East at that position in Mike Gee, a 6-2, 240-pound prospect out of New Jersey.

“Yeah, that’s true,” replied Gee when asked if had indeed committed to Virginia Tech. He went down to Virginia Tech on Friday and returned late last night. It was his first visit to VT. “I first got there and we saw the campus. I liked the campus. Then I got to hang out with some of the players. Once I hung out with the players (Mike specifically mentioned Xavier Adibi), then I knew it would be a good place.”

Gee has been a fan of Virginia Tech for most of his life. What’s it like to be able to go where he always wanted to go?

“It’s kind of weird,” Gee said. “I always wanted to go there since I was young. And to actually be able to go there is great.”

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