Branden Ore (born February 17, 1986 in

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) is a former

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for

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. He had originally declared for the

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, but subsequently withdrew his name. Ore began his college career as a

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freshman in

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behind

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and

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on the depth chart. Following the season, Ore underwent shoulder surgery and spent the spring semester rehabbing in Chesapeake. Working for a

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warehouse, Ore refocused himself mentally. Ore started every game his sophomore year and rushed for 1,090 yards and 14 touchdowns in the Hokies' 10-win 2006 season. On March 19, 2008 Virginia Tech coach

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, announced that the redshirt-senior from Chesapeake, Virginia 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

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where he says that the secluded environment helped to resolve his disciplinary issues.

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External links

Virginia Tech Hokies bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ore, Branden 1986 births Living people American football running backs Virginia Tech Hokies football players West Liberty Hilltoppers football players Players of American football from Norfolk, Virginia