Recent Comments
Join The Key Player's Club to read comments posted in exclusive content and its members only forum.
Stu Holt is sent to the sun
As far as new coaches, I have no idea. Franklin was able to pry Knowles away from Ohio State. Not saying he gets someone at that level, but it does show he has some serious influence.
Brooks and Mines seem likely logical choices to remain. Mines more for recruitment than development.
J.C. has done a great job with the line. I would figure he would get some consideration.
I do wonder what this hire means for guys like Adibi, Prioleau, Ferguson, and Phillips.
There are people associated with the program that love Tech, but I'm not offended if Franklin turns the whole thing over. I don't think you can lay our systematic issues over the last decade at the feet of a position coach or any single person, but the idea of starting fresh is appealing. Thank the guys who are on the current staff for their hard work, put in a good word for them at the next place and build out the staff that is going to be the next iteration of Hokie football.
Poindexter won't be coming. He is very dedicated to the 'hoos. He won't come to tech.
Join The Key Player's Club to read comments posted in exclusive content and its members only forum.
Assuming Pry may be a defensive analyst.
I would assume most of his PSU staff, but I would not be averse to Ricky Rahne as OC, Tyler Bowen as OL, and Poindexter as DC
I'm good with Mines and Brooks staying. A floating rumor was that he also reached out to Sean Spencer (DL Coach at A&M) which would be huge. The only thing that matters is ensuring that Stu Holt is sent to the sun.
One for the All-Name Team, at a minimum.
Scientists recently combined DNA of a cheetah with the DNA of a crab.
It was a fiasco. Things went sideways really fast.
For me, there is no sentimental pick.
Ultimately, this is where I'm at. Doesn't mean we can't cross our fingers for JC (I'm also crossing them for Jarrett), though.
Join The Key Player's Club to read comments posted in exclusive content and its members only forum.
I don't know if he'll retain them in their current roles, but I hope he finds a place for JC Price and Jarrett Ferguson. I know they don't want to be anywhere else.
If Pry wants to stay in Bburg I feel like it needs to be as an analyst or as a partner in crime for whatever it is Bud does. I know a lot of this roster is getting flipped, but it seems like a pretty big conflict of interest to have the former HC as a coach on the new staff.
Join The Key Player's Club to read comments posted in exclusive content and its members only forum.
For me, there is no sentimental pick.
So it's totally up to Franklin. That said, I think JC is an excellent coach.
I'd like Brooks to stay. Our RBs have been doing okay.
Wouldn't mind Mines in some capacity
Would welcome Pry somewhere on staff
Gotta think Mines stays. Franklin has reportedly tried to get Mines to State College in the past.
Join The Key Player's Club to read comments posted in exclusive content and its members only forum.
This is a great point. If only ESPN could take a "4 day option" and push this to a night game.
Brent Pry is welcome to grace the Worsham field sidelines any time. If he wants it, I hope there is a place for him at VT.
Honestly, only coach I 100% want him to keep on is JC. The guy has been our biggest cheerleader at every corner and his defensive lines have been pretty stellar. Also I'd like to see us pick up Eddie Whitley from JMU, his DB's are always ballhawks and solid tacklers. I've been one that doesn't think a head coach has to have ties to a program but a few assistant coaches with ties to the program helps sell the vision.
Per Chris Coleman on the TSL podcast last night, Franklin has already formed his staff and it is known who it will be.
I wouldn't be shocked to see most of the PSU staff join him here. Also an outside chance we see Pry join him as well, as he and his wife were supposedly very influential to get this decision over the line behind the scenes.
I'll ship it to you cost +$500 so I can pay for a TKP reporter if you're not northern Virginia lol