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I'm. So. Excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its amazing how one announcement can relieve so much anxiety!

I am very excited to see what Bud can do when the HC does not have a let the D win it philosophy. We got the ball within ten yards of FG range yesterday with 5 minutes to go, and I called that we would not pass again this game unless we let them score. Even London had to know that. Fitting way for Beamer to go out, but way too stressful on me and Bud's D. I know the D is always one of the best, but I am so ready for an offense the coach can be confident in. Awesome work Whit. I assume we are now the favorites to win the NC next year.

Formal press conference will take place Monday to introduce Fuente as the coach. #Hokies— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) November 29, 2015

Whit Babcock for Person of the year. He saw everything a Hokie should be in Fuente and made the move.

November 29, 2015
Virginia Tech officially names Justin Fuente head football coach
Bud Foster retained as defensive coordinator, Fuente brings impressive track record to Hokies

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BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech President Dr. Timothy D. Sands, Director of Athletics Whit Babcock and the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors announced Sunday that Justin Fuente has formally accepted an offer to become Virginia Tech's head football coach. Fuente will be officially introduced at a Monday press conference.
The 39-year-old Fuente joins the Hokies after leading a remarkable resurgence during his four seasons as head coach at the University of Memphis. In 2014, after leading the Tigers to their first conference championship since 1971 and the most wins in Memphis history over a two-year period, Fuente was the unanimous selection as American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year.
Under Fuente's leadership, Memphis enjoyed a 15-game winning streak over a 12-month span starting in October 2014. That victory string included a 37-24 win over No. 13 Ole Miss on Oct. 17 of this year, marking the highest-ranked opponent that Memphis had ever defeated. Memphis outscored its opponents by an average margin of 20.7 points per game during that run of 15 consecutive wins, scoring 652 points (43.5 ppg), while allowing only 341 (22.7 ppg).
"This is an exciting day for Virginia Tech," President Sands said. "Having just ended our regular season with another win over UVA under our remarkable coach Frank Beamer, we can all celebrate our season and Coach Beamer's tenure with a bowl game while we welcome Justin Fuente as our new football coach. I want to thank our Athletics Director Whit Babcock for his leadership and commitment to a football program and an athletics department with integrity and a focus on the holistic development of our student-athletes. I am looking forward to a bright future for our football program under the direction of Coach Fuente. He has demonstrated a commitment to excellence, integrity and the values that Hokies espouse."
Regarded as one of the rising stars on the college coaching scene, Fuente inherited a Memphis program that had compiled a 5-31 record in the three seasons (2009-11) prior to his arrival. He systematically brought the Tigers back to respectability and postseason prominence, leading Memphis to a 19-6 record in his final two campaigns. Memphis posted a 9-3 regular season mark in 2015, capped by a 63-0 win vs. SMU in Fuente's finale as the Tigers' head coach. The Tigers concluded a 10-3 season in 2014 with a 55-48 double-overtime triumph over BYU in the Miami Beach Bowl.
"We are thrilled to welcome Justin, Jenny and their three daughters into our Virginia Tech family," Babcock said. "We identified Coach Fuente as a top candidate early in our process. As our conversations progressed, we then met in person and it became obvious he is the right person to lead our football program. He possesses wisdom beyond his years, as well as a refreshing sense of humility and a calm confidence.
"Justin is a very impressive individual who also happens to be one of the brightest offensive minds in college football," Babcock continued. "He elevated Memphis to unprecedented heights. His recruiting philosophy is progressive and comprehensive. Coach Fuente has displayed tremendous talent in evaluating players and developing young men as they strive to reach their full potential. Simply put, Coach Fuente exudes all the qualities that Hokies hold near and dear. We are excited to officially welcome Justin Fuente as the leader of the Virginia Tech football program."/blockquote>

In the midst of this excitement, let me also take a moment to once again thank Frank Beamer. He built this program into what it is, making us an attractive, destination job for outstanding coaches. Upon the foundation he has laid, VT's future is very bright.

Thanks, Frank.

Next level Hokieboner right now.

Kyle Bailey tweeted that Bud was being retained fwiw.

edit: Along with everyone else. Done deal.

Fuente has asked longtime defensive coordinator Bud Foster to remain at Virginia Tech as the Hokies' defensive coordinator, and Foster has agreed to continue in that capacity for Tech. Dating back to 1996, no FBS program has recorded more sacks or interceptions than Virginia Tech under Foster's direction.

http://www.hokiesports.com/football/recaps/20151129aaa.html

That's the only way they would have fired Richt, to have a coach replacement lined up.