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I know a lot of people in NC are Carolina fans, but some of that is basketball based. I'm curious about Tech in that regard. I'd guess a LOT of people outside of Northern Virginia are probably Tech football fans. Hell, I had a guy who was inspecting my house in Florida (Florida native, likes college football) tell me he likes watching VA Tech play and liked our entrance and seeing how noisy our stadium gets.
I think getting the O Line coach in before the portal closes would give the Hokies a chance to snipe some OL guys.
Have perused around other message boards a bit, and on PSU boards there's a little chatter here and there about Poindexter potentially being a candidate for DC at VT. The general consensus from PSU fans is 'Pry better stay the hell away from Poindexter' generally. That would be an enormous blow to Franklin's operation up there no doubt.
I hope the SEC takes them and uses them as a rented mule for guaranteed wins every year in football. And for the chef's kiss, watch their basketball team flounder playing more physical teams with refs that don't suck their assholes every time their players get touched on offense!
As others have said, fuck the Tarholes and fuck every fan of theirs who has no ties to the actual school except for being a bandwagon "they win a lot" fan.
Starting to really grow on this option. There's risk, but also risks in retreads like Shoop and Ash. Very high reward ceiling with Dex IMO. I also believe he is very close with Cornell Brown, so he knows people at VT as well.
I agree, I was just saying that if we get success it might be hard to retain anyone as long as we're in the ACC in it's current form. I don't think that's something we should worry about right now.
Just win baby.
Basically the recollection of events as I remember it was Pry was interested when he was hired at VT in bringing in Dex as his DC before Marve. Conversations allegedly happened, UVA caught wind, and suddenly shifted directions after interviewing Elliott and brought in Dex for an interview. He allegedly told them what type of commitment they would need to make financially to football and recruiting in order to be competitive, and they basically slow played him and went back to Elliott. Got the sense he was disappointed in UVA and he just chose the path of least resistance at the time and went back to PSU.
So IMO, if he and Pry are still interested and Bud is potentially involved as well as an advisor of sorts, I think it makes a lot of sense. We need to get big time defensive players in here and think he could help do just that. He's also got a considerable amount of experience as well. Franklin just hasn't given him the chance as sole DC.
Dex was a possiblity the same cycle as Elliot and the rumors were that UVA didn't want to modernize in the way Dex suggested and passed. He stayed at PSU and instead of getting the DC role, they hired Diaz, which has people thinking he is ready to make the next step and maybe set himself up for a HC role after proving himself as a legit DC.
And I also think there are some hard feelings there after their last coaching search.
Didn't this come up last when everyone thought Elliot's seat may be getting warm? I thought I remember something about an interview with Dex about would he try for the HC again if Tony was replaced and he bluntly said "not interested "???
I would imagine that if Pry poaches Dex away from PSU, the announcement won't come until they are eliminated from the playoff.
Not saying that is the hire, but it fits in a lot of ways. Elite recruiter, from VA, knows the system, and a good safety coach. All needs.
Both McDonalds got buried on the depth chart prior to the injuries and their father was making some very unflattering comments on the ole brid app. I would be absolutely stunned if either returned
Prestige factor. UNC is the biggest brand of any school between PSU and UGA (yes, there are more tarhole fans than Clemson fans). Ticket sales don't capture sidewalk fans.
Man we have a lot a steps to get to before we even think about that. Pry has got to show us something at VT next year. Same as some people I've seen saying we can't hire Dex because if he's good then UVA will hire him away. If he were the pick and eventually got hired away by UVA as head coach, he probably did some really good things here in the meantime. And I also think there are some hard feelings there after their last coaching search.
Anyway, can't get caught up in "what ifs." Right now just need to focus on winning now. This game against Shane and SC is a must win for Pry. I feel like if he gets thumped by Shane he (and Whit) might as well start packing bags.
I think the hires need to happen with at least a few days to spare before the portal closes on the 28th.
I do think Pry wants to be here, but if he has a couple sustained years of success I think it would be hard for anyone to turn down SEC money and I could see Vandy, Miss St, USCocks paying up if they're open and Pry has us humming.
This is the way.
Navy Spanked Army!
Call that in, you foot slogging bastards!
We were going crazy in the stands, never seen anything like that
02 as well, the infamous "loluva kicks off to start both halves" game
We must act quickly and firmly to meet our needs and to a 2nd degree when our targets are available. I don't think it's that complicated.
Well, my comment is a bit tongue in cheek.
I just want the best for our program, insider or outsider.
Washington is the only one I know that has ever shown interest in coaching at VT.
Wow, thanks for the heads up
Oh yeah...meant to mention they are like 2nd or 3rd row tickets mid court.
I'm curious why you say that? I always pictured them as more of a basketball school, but went and checked their attendance at games on ESPN and they had attendance in the 50 thousands for most home games, with some variation. I think taking a NC school would be good, but wasn't sure if NC State or UNC would be better. I mean, UNC's casual attitude on ethics and academics might fit in well in the SEC (referencing the academic scandal for athletes where students were essentially given A's for nothing, and if memory serves, they said other students could take that class and that was just their standard of education).
Impressively, we were at 65,633 or 65,632 for every home game of ours I checked (not sure about the one seat variance). I feel like based on number of fans and potential market, we'd be a better draw than a lot of other schools.
Army now playing Louisiana Tech. Marshall opted out of the bowl game
Really liking the WVU OL coach Matt Moore if we look to make an outside hire. Brown is out and not yet retained by Rich Rod. Did a heck of a job with Milum and former Hokie Doug Nester.