Nick is an extremely hard worker; he walked onto the Virginia Tech football team in 2002. By 2003 he played in 9 games and handled 47 snaps on field goals and PATs, without having one bad snap. Nick also earned the Super Iron Hokie honors in 2003 and 2004, in 2004 he posted a 370-pound bench, a 550-pound squat, a 316-pound power clean and a 309-pound push jerk in spring testing.

T. Smith named No. 3 quarterback 2007-08-28 00:30:37 After Olson's release, 5th-round pick still not a lock to make active roster Ending one of the few position battles this preseason, the Ravens selected rookie Troy Smith as the No. 3 quarterback and released Drew Olson yesterday. Baltimore Sun No quarterback controversy 2007-08-28 00:03:06 Troy Smith won a battle, but he's not taking any congratulatory hugs. Baltimore Examiner Heisman winner Smith wins job with Ravens 2007-08-27 14:12:31 Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith has earned the job as the Baltimore Ravens' third-string quarterback. His place on the team, however, is not yet guaranteed. Sports Illustrated Heisman winner Smith wins Ravens' No. 3 QB 2007-08-27 14:09:05 Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith has earned the job as the Baltimore Ravens' third-string quarterback. His place on the team, however, is not yet guaranteed. Sports Illustrated Rouse, Clowney, and Frye drafted 2007-05-01 01:18:28 Years of hard work and sacrifice resulted in the ultimate payoff for three former Virginia Tech football players over the weekend, as they heard their names called at the 2007 NFL Draft. Collegiate Times