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Coach McGuirk
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Coach McGuirk

This is my greatest hope - that Franklin has a chip on his shoulder. And it

seems to me that is highly likely. All coaches, players...even fans are highly competitive, no? He's already got the bread, so the only thing to chase is the glory, seasoned with a bit of "how do you like me now?" sauce. I'm optimistic VT is going to benefit from his drive to prove something.
Posted: 11/17/2025 at 08:11 PM ET
(In response to this post by 40ozDistrict)

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You were warned about Pry and now going with CJF..good luck
TKinc • 11/17/25 06:58 PM ET
VT fans think they'll be happy with beating patsies and losing to peers.
marcbvtgm • 11/18/25 02:39 PM ET
Who would you have preferred? I’m curious what drawbacks are acceptable to
AbsolutVT03 • 11/18/25 03:37 PM ET
Isn't it time for you to go away.
Atlee Hokie • 11/18/25 02:57 PM ET
Do yourself and everybody else.....
2hhoop3 • 11/18/25 02:53 PM ET
Worry about finding your own Coach
HokiesACC2004 • 11/18/25 05:43 AM ET
Are you under the impression anybody here hired either Pry or Franklin?
Gobbler-100 • 11/17/25 11:41 PM ET
You're probably right. IIWII**
Palmetto Hokie • 11/17/25 10:17 PM ET
You don't help your objectivity when you start out trying to compare the
AbsolutVT03 • 11/17/25 09:57 PM ET
You've described what we need from a coach.
TechHokie13 • 11/17/25 09:31 PM ET
The best part of this post is time will tell us if you are right. The funny
97Hokie • 11/17/25 09:04 PM ET
You were in the final 4 last year**
hokiedad25 • 11/17/25 08:58 PM ET
penn state will regret firing him more**
kingofcassell • 11/17/25 08:47 PM ET
Ummmmm...we already have beaten anOSU**
RTFC • 11/17/25 08:33 PM ET
Alert......
2hhoop3 • 11/17/25 08:32 PM ET
2 other ACC schools have also hired "name coaches" with mixed results
Jethro Tull • 11/17/25 08:31 PM ET
The bar is lower at VT. He will be fine.**
VT ChemE 1986 • 11/17/25 08:26 PM ET
I have my undergrad from VT, my JD from PSU…
LegalHokie • 11/17/25 08:17 PM ET
Franklin's goal is to win a National Championship. VT's on a mission to win
Hokie1992 • 11/17/25 08:14 PM ET
Franklin
Hokie 23451 • 11/17/25 08:10 PM ET
They weren't just big games, they were simply games in PSU's weight class.
marcbvtgm • 11/18/25 02:40 PM ET
When was the last time VT played a "big" game much less won one? We need to
AbsolutVT03 • 11/17/25 09:58 PM ET
It's not that JF lost games that mattered, it's that he lost vs peers.
marcbvtgm • 11/18/25 02:47 PM ET
Is ODU a peer? Because we got boat raced by them at home. I’m not sure
AbsolutVT03 • 11/18/25 03:26 PM ET
Exactly.......starting with being able to manhandle ODU year in and year
vtdasc90 • 11/17/25 11:09 PM ET
This**
CPVT3 • 11/17/25 10:51 PM ET
Come back in a year and let's talk **
knapnhokie • 11/17/25 08:23 PM ET
So you joined today just to troll. Kinda hurts the no
saret • 11/17/25 08:06 PM ET
How good was Penn State when Franklin got there? Before him ur last Final 4
Stech • 11/17/25 08:01 PM ET
O'Brien had a better record in his 2 years than Franklin's 2 yrs after him.
marcbvtgm • 11/18/25 02:55 PM ET
Agree on O’Brien, but you aren’t mentioning 6 10+ win seasons by Franklin
Stech • 11/18/25 03:44 PM ET
PSU Franklin Record History **
Hokie 23451 • 11/17/25 08:11 PM ET
A 4-5 season & FIVE 7- 6 seasons. All w/ PSU's always weak OOC schedule.
marcbvtgm • 11/18/25 03:02 PM ET
I'm hoping he's young enough to learn and grow. Perhaps the PSU firing will
40ozDistrict • 11/17/25 08:01 PM ET
I hope you're right. I suspect you're not.**
marcbvtgm • 11/18/25 03:02 PM ET
This is my greatest hope - that Franklin has a chip on his shoulder. And it ◄
Coach McGuirk • 11/17/25 08:11 PM ET
Bless your heart**
VT_Consul • 11/17/25 07:52 PM ET
We didn’t do anything. We’re along for the ride as fans.
XFactor11 • 11/17/25 07:49 PM ET
Thank you. We’ll be just fine. **
SCHokie1103 • 11/17/25 07:49 PM ET
Certainly a fair criticism.
Will StewartAdmin • 11/17/25 07:48 PM ET
Exactly. We need to learn how to win again**
CPVT3 • 11/17/25 10:52 PM ET
Everything is relative - Albert Einstein. **
hokienole • 11/17/25 10:07 PM ET
8-9 wins would be massive improvement from Pry era.But disappointing 4 CJF?**
NoHuddle • 11/17/25 08:38 PM ET
Spoke like a / the boss**
Tombo • 11/17/25 08:21 PM ET
Well said. **
uber hokie • 11/17/25 08:14 PM ET
Ok. Thanks for stopping by. Who's going to be your coach?**
bburgnative • 11/17/25 07:47 PM ET
Probably the Giants reject **
HokiesACC2004 • 11/18/25 05:45 AM ET
Exactly. Will be interested to see how PSU fares**
CPVT3 • 11/17/25 10:52 PM ET