If Shane is such a hot commodity.....
With all the big jobs open, how come his name is not mentioned for any of them? I'll tell you. Nobody wants him. He is the last thing VA Tech needs.
Thread Replies (50)
I think it is going to be Andy Reid, he is tired of Mahomes and Kelce**
-- VaTechie
Oct 28, 2025 at 10:25 PM ET
VaTechie
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10/28/25 10:25 PM ET
so franklin was making 8.5 mil/yr and got fired
-- Windows NT
Oct 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM ET
Windows NT
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10/28/25 10:59 PM ET
He was also seen in Gainesville last week per X.
-- Hokiefied
Oct 28, 2025 at 09:24 PM ET
Hokiefied
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10/28/25 09:24 PM ET
...but couldn't any fan base say the same thing right now?**
-- Techsupport
Oct 29, 2025 at 09:35 AM ET
Techsupport
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10/29/25 09:35 AM ET
Says the guy with 37 followers**
-- WV Gobbler
Oct 28, 2025 at 09:17 PM ET
WV Gobbler
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10/28/25 09:17 PM ET
I’d be happy with Franklin. He’d be a very solid hire. **
-- Hokie_Dawg
Oct 28, 2025 at 08:22 PM ET
Hokie_Dawg
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10/28/25 08:22 PM ET
We know he can recruit Virginia**
-- FlintMS
Oct 28, 2025 at 07:19 PM ET
FlintMS
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10/28/25 07:19 PM ET
Penn State can recruit VA - not so sure if it's the coach or the program
-- Happy Dog
Oct 29, 2025 at 06:12 AM ET
Happy Dog
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10/29/25 06:12 AM ET
Franklin has cache. PSU has cash**
-- Techsupport
Oct 29, 2025 at 09:32 AM ET
Techsupport
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10/29/25 09:32 AM ET
So what? Recruiting VA means little these days.**
-- marcbvtgm
Oct 28, 2025 at 09:04 PM ET
marcbvtgm
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10/28/25 09:04 PM ET
So what... having a coach that can recruit in hos own backyard is a plus
-- FlintMS
Oct 28, 2025 at 09:38 PM ET
FlintMS
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10/28/25 09:38 PM ET
Not in 2025 it doesn't. It's not 2012 anymore.**
-- marcbvtgm
Oct 28, 2025 at 09:51 PM ET
marcbvtgm
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10/28/25 09:51 PM ET
A few 4 and 5 stars every class from Virginia would be great....why do you
-- FlintMS
Oct 28, 2025 at 09:59 PM ET
FlintMS
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10/28/25 09:59 PM ET
I think they recruit the BEST players everywhere, not just VA.
-- marcbvtgm
Oct 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM ET
marcbvtgm
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10/28/25 10:59 PM ET
I think you took my original message in the wrong context, or maybe I
-- FlintMS
Oct 28, 2025 at 11:17 PM ET
FlintMS
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10/28/25 11:17 PM ET
I hope we're not spending so much money to recruit 2 and 3 stars**
-- FlintMS
Oct 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM ET
FlintMS
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10/28/25 10:39 PM ET
Absolutely he can... He's an excellent recruiter**
-- MKD
Oct 28, 2025 at 07:20 PM ET
MKD
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10/28/25 07:20 PM ET
I’m begging you and all the others who think this to drop it. Please.
-- MontgomeryTexasHokie
Oct 28, 2025 at 08:07 PM ET
MontgomeryTexasHokie
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10/28/25 08:07 PM ET
If Shane is such a hot commodity.....
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-- American Made
Oct 28, 2025 at 07:17 PM ET
American Made
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10/28/25 07:17 PM ET
I like Shane but it’s time to move on…
-- Pride_and_Joy
Oct 28, 2025 at 07:33 PM ET
Pride_and_Joy
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10/28/25 07:33 PM ET
Franklin has a longer track record but Shane has 3 top 10 wins in 4 years
-- hokiepro
Oct 28, 2025 at 08:34 PM ET
hokiepro
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10/28/25 08:34 PM ET
Taking a broader view, Franklin has had more success
-- Pride_and_Joy
Oct 29, 2025 at 06:02 AM ET
Pride_and_Joy
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10/29/25 06:02 AM ET
Franklin has 4 in 15 yrs. Just 3 Ws at Vandy over teams w/ .500 record.
-- marcbvtgm
Oct 28, 2025 at 09:46 PM ET
marcbvtgm
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10/28/25 09:46 PM ET
Yeah I’d be ok with Franklin getting us back to winning 7-9!- year
-- hokiepro
Oct 28, 2025 at 10:26 PM ET
hokiepro
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10/28/25 10:26 PM ET
No guarantee Franklin would deliver 8 wins/yr at VT. Only avg'd 9 w/ PSU $$**
-- marcbvtgm
Oct 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM ET
marcbvtgm
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10/28/25 11:04 PM ET
what makes you say that?**
-- squarerootofone
Oct 28, 2025 at 06:25 PM ET
squarerootofone
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10/28/25 06:25 PM ET
I believe negotiating of the contract and terms is currently underway.
-- MKD
Oct 28, 2025 at 06:56 PM ET
MKD
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10/28/25 06:56 PM ET
So basically you're speculating.**
-- marcbvtgm
Oct 28, 2025 at 08:57 PM ET
marcbvtgm
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10/28/25 08:57 PM ET
or smoking crack, geez why does he just say IMHO, Beamer or Franklin
-- VaTechie
Oct 28, 2025 at 10:22 PM ET
VaTechie
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10/28/25 10:22 PM ET
Most of the potential new HC population is unavailable ATM
-- Beerman
Oct 28, 2025 at 07:34 PM ET
Beerman
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10/28/25 07:34 PM ET
His agent could also be leaking rumors to put the pressure on another
-- Tombo
Oct 28, 2025 at 07:24 PM ET
Tombo
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10/28/25 07:24 PM ET
If he is, we’ll find out this weekend. I’ll believe it when I see it.**
-- Hokiefied
Oct 28, 2025 at 06:02 PM ET
Hokiefied
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10/28/25 06:02 PM ET
...and he is bringing Sugar Cookies!!! (link)**
-- Tuckahokie
Oct 28, 2025 at 05:40 PM ET
Tuckahokie
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10/28/25 05:40 PM ET
is he bringing in Pry?**
-- bigbadbird
Oct 28, 2025 at 05:21 PM ET
bigbadbird
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10/28/25 05:21 PM ET
well, isn't it all about the benjamins?**
-- squarerootofone
Oct 28, 2025 at 05:38 PM ET
squarerootofone
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10/28/25 05:38 PM ET
Ok great. Then there will only be 25 open HC jobs!**
-- fordham
Oct 28, 2025 at 05:15 PM ET
fordham
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10/28/25 05:15 PM ET
It would be a blessing to get Franklin. Best fit for Va Tech. **
-- SuperFeHokie
Oct 28, 2025 at 05:05 PM ET
SuperFeHokie
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10/28/25 05:05 PM ET