TechSideline.com lead analyst Chris Coleman joined The Fast Lane with Ed Lane on Wednesday, January 28 & discussed:

- are we being overly simplistic and saying that Virginia Tech being a frequent participant in Friday night football is about the money? (4:02-5:23)
- If untapped time slots are a revenue generator should Virginia Tech bang the drum to be in more early season time slots (Week 0 & Labor Day or Labor Day Sunday)?
- Is there a dampened enthusiasm to James Franklin’s debut as VT Coach because it’ll be against VMI?
- Would Virginia Tech schedule more “buy games” like a VMI (similar to Indiana) or does a mediocre/disrespected ACC deter that?
- What part of the 2026 Hokies football schedule does CC like? Dislike?
- Would “arms length” be the best description for Virginia Tech defeating Georgia Tech and men’s basketball action on Tuesday night?
- Is it had scratching that Virginia Tech continues to struggle closing out games?
- overall how pleased is CC that Virginia Tech sits at 5–4 in the middle of ACC MBB play?

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