Virginia Tech retired his number 73; it is one of only four football numbers retired by the school in over hundred years of football. He was named to the Big East Conferences All-time team at the turn of the century. The offensive line meeting room at Virginia Tech has been named in his honor. He was also inducted to Virginia Tech's Sports Hall of Fame.[6] He later was named a legend of the ACC.
Professional football
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Pyne in seventh round (200th pick overall) in the 1994 NFL draft.[8] He played four of his nine professional seasons with the Buccaneers as a left guard, starting in 38 of his 42 appearances from 1995 to 1997.[9][10]
In 1998, he went to Detroit to play with the Lions and started 16 games at center.[11]
In 1999, he became the first overall pick of the Cleveland Browns in the 1999 expansion draft.[12] In Cleveland he was a starter for two seasons at left guard before injuring his knee. He was named the team MVP by the Akron Browns backers and named the team's top offensive lineman by the touchdown club. He was also elected team captain while with the Browns. He was named three times to Muscle and Fitnesses' NFL all strength team. He finished his career with the NFC East division champion Philadelphia Eagles in 2001.[4][13]
