For those that want Beamer gone (an honest hypothetical discussion)

What is the alternative that gives us a better chance to win than letting Frank finish his contract or even sign an extension? This is an honest question and not a rant intending to change the opinion of those that want Frank gone. I want to hear all opinions, even if they are different than mine.

Frank is the winningest active coach in D-1 football. That is a huge boost to recruting. He is a face of the university in terms of ahtletics and a great representative for our school. He built the program from the ground up and has guided it to some pretty lofty heights; never reaching the pinnacle that everyone suspected VT was capable of, but is there anyone out there who thinks we would have even had those chances without him? We have no national title, but how many vacated wins? How many NCAA sanctions? How many recruiting violations and losses of scholarships. There is something to be said about consistent Frank. Yes, his schemes might be older than flip-phones and about as current as America Online. But is it time to put him out to pasture?

Who out there wants to replace a legend? What coach, with the bona-fides and track record of success wants to walk in the shadow of a New River Valley demigod? Is there a proven D1 coach that wants that gig? You either get two options (in my opinion)

1) A up and comer who has had success at a lower tier (MAC of AAC or Sun Belt) who wants to punch above his weight class and take his shot , even if he knows he is on a short leash, because why the hell not, someone has to be that guy
2) A big name coach who has had success elsewhere, been forced out of that situation, and wants to get back into the big time. This coach may or may not have baggage (Bobby Petrino, Butch Davis, Mike Leach, the Vest for example). Better get the NCAA Infractions committee on speed-dial, we are going to be in communication a lot.

And remember, this new coach better have strong ties to the 757, lest we lose all ties to VT's bread and butter region for football talent. Oh, and he better be tied into the other states that we pull from, and he better be able to make a VT team in transition seem more appealing than Maryland (who has some renewed appeal now in the Big 10), Penn State (James Franklin is gonna steal some guys in the next few years), Urban Cryer (always looking to poach a prospect with a VT offer), the entire SEC and every other ACC team that isn't replacing their coach.

And what of the other coaching dominos. Say we squeeze Frank out: What if Bud Foster doesn't like the way the administration treated his mentor? What if he decides that he'd rather take the Brinks truck full of money from one of the SEC schools and leaves town. "But thats ok, we have Torrian Gray". He Bud, hold the door, I'm coming with you. Oops, didn't think about that one. There is a fraternal bond between our coaches. These guys go way back, the loyalty is deep.

There is only one certainty in our coaching future, it will include Steiney, because that guy is a vampire, just can't kill him.

So TKP: Give me your coach. Anything short of the ghost of Bear Bryant is on the table. Give me your coach and your reasoning. All things considered. You are Whit Babcock for a day. Solve the problem that many of you have expressed. A coaching change is needed, now solve it.

I am still Pro-Frank. I think the man has earned the right to walk away on his terms or play out his contract before deciding what he wants to do next. Nothing lasts forever, but is forcing Frank out going to yeild positive results?

Let's get some names and open up the coaching search. For this hypothetical, any potential buyout of financial consideration is not on the table. Let's just open up the hiring process: First resume on the list is....