Personally, I’m wary, but some will say it worked for Cignetti
Neither Virginia tech of James Madison throw the ball very well and the QBs are seniors. JMU is currently 7th in the country in rushing compared to VT at 40th. The Dukes starting RB and guards and tackles are underclassmen so maybe. But the Hokies RBs are higher rated players.
On defense Chesney runs a 4-2-5. A lot of the key spots are filled by seniors. But if the new coach switches the defensive scheme, some players knowing the system would help.
Overall VT football players are better than JMU ones. But if Chesney ends up being the new coach, it would be safe to expect some of his underclassmen would transfer with him.
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Question about Chesney
-- The_VT_Rock
Nov 12, 2025 at 01:38 PM ET
The_VT_Rock
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11/12/25 01:38 PM ET
i hate the shark tooth necklace- and he really talks more than he sings**
-- bigbadbird
Nov 13, 2025 at 08:31 AM ET
bigbadbird
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11/13/25 08:31 AM ET
I did a deep dive on JMU’s players, here is an overview…
-- QCP
Nov 13, 2025 at 07:23 AM ET
QCP
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11/13/25 07:23 AM ET
That’s incredible work QCP, have you done something like that 4 Penn State?**
-- Stech
Nov 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM ET
Stech
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11/13/25 11:14 AM ET
I have started one for PSU and will definitely share if/when Franklin is…
-- QCP
Nov 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM ET
QCP
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11/13/25 11:38 AM ET
Personally, I’m wary, but some will say it worked for Cignetti
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-- Hokie1992
Nov 13, 2025 at 06:58 AM ET
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11/13/25 06:58 AM ET
Bring those defensiive guys with him at least **
-- HokiesACC2004
Nov 12, 2025 at 09:18 PM ET
HokiesACC2004
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11/12/25 09:18 PM ET
He brought 70 to JMU th 1st year & 50 last year, history of portaling lot
-- Stech
Nov 12, 2025 at 06:12 PM ET
Stech
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11/12/25 06:12 PM ET
Probably about 10 players total would be my guess.
-- MKD
Nov 12, 2025 at 04:20 PM ET
MKD
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11/12/25 04:20 PM ET
On defense, without question, better in almost every way
-- Techsupport
Nov 12, 2025 at 03:04 PM ET
Techsupport
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11/12/25 03:04 PM ET
I'm sure he'd bring a number of players who would help to varying degrees.**
-- BG Hokie
Nov 12, 2025 at 02:53 PM ET
BG Hokie
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11/12/25 02:53 PM ET
Based upon the prowess shown by JMU this season...absolutely an upgrade.
-- Nukeman7
Nov 12, 2025 at 02:26 PM ET
Nukeman7
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11/12/25 02:26 PM ET