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Hokies unveil veteran-studded football coaching staff under James Franklin
sports25 days ago

Hokies unveil veteran-studded football coaching staff under James Franklin

Virginia Tech announced a comprehensive overhaul of its football coaching staff under head coach James Franklin, pairing extensive Power Five and NFL experience with familiar Tech alumni to lead the offense, defense and support units, with notable hires including Brent Pry as defensive coordinator/linebackers coach, Ty Howle as offensive coordinator/tight ends coach, Norval McKenzie as assistant head coach/run game coordinator/running backs coach, Danny O’Brien as quarterbacks coach, Fontel Mines as offensive recruiting coordinator/wide receivers coach, and Sean Spencer as run game coordinator/defensive line coach; full bios are available at hokiesports.com.

via Virginia Tech Athletics|
#coaching-staff#college-football#hokies
Virginia Tech Faces Urgent Need for Coaching Change Amid Brent Pry Controversy
sports5 months ago

Virginia Tech Faces Urgent Need for Coaching Change Amid Brent Pry Controversy

Virginia Tech football coach Brent Pry, who is struggling with a 0-3 start and a 16-24 record since 2021, has a contract that includes a buyout clause. If fired after 2025, the university would owe him $6 million, payable in installments through 2027. The team's poor performance has put Pry's job in jeopardy, with questions about whether he will get the chance to turn things around.

via CBS Sports|
#brent-pry#buyout#college-football
"Virginia Tech AD Addresses Financial Constraints Amid Women's Basketball Coach Departure"
sports1 year ago

"Virginia Tech AD Addresses Financial Constraints Amid Women's Basketball Coach Departure"

Virginia Tech's director of athletics, Whit Babcock, revealed that Kenny Brooks' departure to coach women's basketball at Kentucky was amicable, with no drama or ultimatums involved. Babcock expressed gratitude for Brooks' contributions to the Hokies and wished him well in his new challenge, while also emphasizing that they had wanted him to stay.

via TechSideline.com|
#coaching-departure#hokies#kenny-brooks
ACC Announces All-Academic Teams for Women's Basketball and Men's Basketball.
sports2 years ago

ACC Announces All-Academic Teams for Women's Basketball and Men's Basketball.

Six Virginia Tech women's basketball players were named to the ACC All-Academic Team, including Georgia Amoore, Taylor Geiman, Cayla King, Elizabeth Kitley, Taylor Soule, and Kayana Traylor. Kitley repeated as ACC Player of the Year, while Amoore set a program record with 116 3's made. All six players have excelled both on and off the court, with multiple academic honors and achievements.

via VT hokiesports.com|
#acc#all-academic-team#hokies