Prior to attending Virginia Tech’s July 9 one-day camp (for a visit, not to participate), Brentwood Academy (Nashville, TN) rising senior Woody Baron had narrowed his list of schools to two: Tech and hometown Vanderbilt. Baron went with the Hokies, committing to head coach Frank Beamer before heading back home to Nashville. Both options were enticing, but one major factor tipped the scales in favor of the maroon and orange.

“The experience of the Virginia Tech coaching staff together did it for me,” Baron said. “Vanderbilt, all but one of the coaches is brand new. The Virginia Tech staff has been together going on 20 years or some crazy number.”

Baron would commit later in the day on July 9, after the one-day camp was completed. During the day, he would speak with coaches, players, and already committed prospects. South County linebacker Devin Vandyke, who committed to the Hokies earlier in July, especially made an impact on the Brentwood star.

“He really answered the questions I needed answered,” Baron said of Vandyke, who was spotted making the rounds with several uncommitted targets that day. “He got me feeling real comfortable about it. He was the nicest dude.

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