Hokie ClubBrett Warren got his first start in Tech’s last game, at Duke, and ended up earning ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors. Now, it could be Cody Grimm’s time. With starter Cam Martin battling mononucleosis, Grimm could get the start against Boston College. If he does, it won’t be the first time a Grimm/Warren combo have started together, but it will be the first time on defense.
Warren is the son of Don Warren and Grimm is the son of Russ Grimm, both longtime starters for the Washington Redskins.
Don Warren was a tight end who played for the ‘Skins from 1979-92, winning three Super Bowls. He is now a scout for the team. Grimm started just a few spots down from Warren, at offensive guard. He was an original member of “The Hogs†who played with the ‘Skins from 1981-91 and also won three Super Bowl titles (1982, 1987 and 1992). He played all 140 games of his career in Washington, earning first-team all-decade honors from the NFL for the 1980s and was a four-time Pro Bowl selection. He is now an assistant head coach for the Arizona Cardinals.
Brett’s brother, Beau, is the No. 2 center on this year’s Tech squad and his brother, Blake, finished his playing time at Tech in 2005. Cody’s brother, Chad, finished his playing time with the Hokies last year.
Brett would start at the mike linebacker spot and Cody at whip.