Phil is a former NCAA student-athlete and remains a fan of college sports. In addition to following most Virginia Tech sports, he is also a fan of Towson University and Seton Hall University Men’s Basketball teams in support of two of his nephews, Chris and Ryan, who coach or play for those respective programs.

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Some of his favorite college sports teams of All-Time include 2012 Yale Football, 2015-2016 York University Men’s Basketball, 1998 University of Michigan Football, and 1989 University of Michigan Men’s Basketball.