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V333T

Pat Kraft could not have written this article any better...

Of course, he has a way with the f*** word that is endearing to many, so it would have been far spicier. In fairness, perhaps the author might have interviewed two Penn State recruits that didn’t leave the 2026 recruiting class. Oh, there was only 1 who was a recruit and didn’t decommit (recall Jackson Ford was the only 2026 recruit that did not leave the class when JF was fired). Or maybe one of two or three recruits that re-commited to VT that said “I’m going where coach ends up (Mechens I recall). Or, “Trust coach” (Petersohn I recall). Or in fairness, perhaps the author might have interviewed two players that followed the coach to VT. Nah. As designed, there was only one way the article was going to turn out. ** Edited by V333T at 1/22/2026, 3:26:44 PM
Posted: 01/22/2026 at 02:27 PM ET
(In response to this post by jkharman)

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What happened at PSU in 2025
jkharman • 01/22/26 11:31 AM ET
Finding two unhappy people in a program willing to talk off the record...
SeattleHokie89 • 01/24/26 03:02 PM ET
I've been a JF critic, but this is exhibit A of narrative "journalism".
marcbvtgm • 01/23/26 11:21 AM ET
Sounds like Kraft
HwHokie • 01/23/26 06:45 AM ET
Let Oregon beat them three times **
VaTechHokiesACC • 01/22/26 11:53 PM ET
If it was all peaches and cream
crazylane • 01/22/26 11:38 PM ET
I'm ecstatic with Franklin. What he has done so far is incredible. This
Coach McGuirk • 01/23/26 07:55 AM ET
He’s done nothing yet . Chill. Declare victory when we win**
JackDSML • 01/23/26 10:37 PM ET
I always thought they lucked up
crazylane • 01/23/26 10:07 AM ET
I'll tell you what happened. PSU messed up by firing JF and VT scored an
Scream_On_D • 01/22/26 09:29 PM ET
Yes I love the CF hire. One man's trash is another man's treasure
BigDaddyHokie • 01/24/26 10:23 AM ET
Not one example cited is a red flag for me…so I threw my BS flag…**
RLFDHokie • 01/22/26 09:04 PM ET
I am very dubious about the entire content of that article
Jethro Tull • 01/22/26 06:11 PM ET
1st Amendment applies to government restriction of speech FYI**
earmuffs • 01/23/26 10:30 AM ET
Well said. These supposed anonymous sources don’t pass the smell test.**
V333T • 01/23/26 05:12 AM ET
Great find - some good stuff in here
NOFX • 01/22/26 04:35 PM ET
Actually, I read it again - 80% BS 20% true(ish) is my guess**
NOFX • 01/22/26 08:00 PM ET
Kraft saved his own ass by firing CJF....at least for now!**
MDHokie79 • 01/22/26 03:17 PM ET
Reads like a post on Le Sewer**
earmuffs • 01/22/26 03:10 PM ET
Pat Kraft could not have written this article any better... ◄
V333T • 01/22/26 02:27 PM ET
After a coach is fired/leaves this perspective from old team is expected
Hokie-NC • 01/22/26 02:12 PM ET
Meh. Just another article that is trying hard to downplay the JF tenure
HokieAl • 01/22/26 01:15 PM ET
Their description of Franklin sounds like Cignetti.
Zanderhokie • 01/22/26 12:59 PM ET
Indeed it does. He talks about all the negativity that existed when he got
SCHokie1103 • 01/22/26 01:14 PM ET
The results if we mirror them in 10 years
JackDSML • 01/22/26 02:17 PM ET
What about the 2 final four appearances? Do those count?**
Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie • 01/22/26 03:51 PM ET
In basketball, yes.in this ESPN created Playoff nonsense, no. You celebrate**
JackDSML • 01/22/26 05:31 PM ET
If we get to the final 4 of the playoffs, I will celebrate for sure **
Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie • 01/22/26 08:39 PM ET
You're not just the messenger, you're also the one creating the message...**
BoozVT • 01/22/26 03:41 PM ET
No I read the article we’re discussing read it until you can appreciate it**
JackDSML • 01/22/26 05:33 PM ET
The "article" is from Basic Blue Nation and is full of rumors, heresay and
BoozVT • 01/23/26 05:06 PM ET
Times they are a changin. Google it. It’s not about loyalty. Peace out.**
JackDSML • 01/23/26 10:36 PM ET
Makes sense. All of it. Mismanagement of NIL . Terrific **
JackDSML • 01/22/26 12:41 PM ET
Not sure I read too much into this...
The_VT_Rock • 01/22/26 12:00 PM ET
Sounds to me like (1) the individual(s) interviewed have an axe to grind
goodbadugly • 01/22/26 11:52 AM ET
They could have an axe and also be right. Not mutually exclusive **
JackDSML • 01/22/26 02:19 PM ET
The “axe” usually comes with a hefty dose of hyperbole if there is some
HoustonHokie • 01/22/26 07:00 PM ET
I think the VT opportunity is a great reset for Franklin
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/22/26 11:45 AM ET
That article could apply to any program in America
Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie • 01/22/26 11:42 AM ET
yeah, whatever.**
squarerootofone • 01/22/26 11:35 AM ET