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ChrisLords
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I agree. It's the signal to noise ratio.

The local media and access by non-football persons is pure noise. Let them concentrate on football and only football.
Posted: 02/10/2026 at 01:31 AM ET
(In response to this post by Zanderhokie)

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There is a narrative developing among certian local NRV sports PR/media
vtox1 • 02/09/26 10:11 PM ET
Almost inevitable, as much as I dislike it
WestyHokie • 02/11/26 12:45 PM ET
Franklin has been on ESPN, and Hokiesports has provided a lot of material
VTFinance10 • 02/11/26 06:54 AM ET
All true, but at the same time, he's not going to get the national media
reestuart • 02/11/26 12:26 PM ET
Why won't he get national media access he has had in past? If he wins at VT
vtox1 • 02/11/26 09:54 PM ET
Why would he? This is VT. Not PSU. **
reestuart • 02/11/26 11:20 PM ET
Absolutely sir. **
SCHokie1103 • 02/11/26 08:17 AM ET
If VT wants to be back in Top 25 (& nationally relevant), then national
Scream_On_D • 02/10/26 10:08 PM ET
Yes, I agree 100%. However, locals both media and boosters in NRV
vtox1 • 02/10/26 10:30 PM ET
makes me wonder how much he is still (feelin'), this...
bourbonstreet • 02/10/26 09:34 PM ET
JUST like Buzz**
AnotherTechW • 02/10/26 09:31 PM ET
Not Just like Buzz is unique, but yes some of the same issues. **
vtox1 • 02/10/26 09:35 PM ET
The issue is some fans lense versus national
1947Sunbowl • 02/11/26 11:05 AM ET
Buzz was needlessly antagonistic
Vippie1 • 02/11/26 08:38 AM ET
Agreed **
vtox1 • 02/11/26 09:51 PM ET
Expecting perfection or that they act like a predecessor is not a good
UTPr0sim • 02/10/26 05:25 PM ET
All valid points.
Will StewartAdmin • 02/10/26 08:43 AM ET
I recently bought a (first-time)
Tidewater Hillbilly • 02/11/26 10:17 AM ET
this is where an AD comes in and respectfully
lazarus1 • 02/10/26 11:37 AM ET
Im sorry, This is CJF program and AD is here to support it
1947Sunbowl • 02/10/26 02:08 PM ET
Whit can give Franklin friendly advice counsel and answer Franklin inquiry
vtox1 • 02/10/26 08:54 PM ET
Whit has zero experience building or running a national brand of football.
Jwunderdog • 02/11/26 11:11 AM ET
That pretty well sums it up.**
RJHokie • 02/10/26 08:57 PM ET
No, he's not anywhere right now.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/10/26 01:12 PM ET
ok, my post was actually not much about Franklin's
lazarus1 • 02/10/26 03:21 PM ET
Whit can't make Franklin available.
Atlee Hokie • 02/10/26 09:47 PM ET
Touché!**
RJHokie • 02/10/26 10:00 PM ET
Can't Andy just get AI to create avatars for the coaches and then interview
goodbadugly • 02/10/26 10:53 AM ET
And just keep picking
1947Sunbowl • 02/11/26 09:59 AM ET
Would certainly get noticed and a response**
TomTurkey • 02/10/26 05:04 PM ET
Would hope Pry can intercede to get Franklin without being a mole for TSL.
TomTurkey • 02/10/26 09:58 AM ET
Does Franklin restrict access to his assistants? You might be able to
vatechcowpatty • 02/10/26 09:26 AM ET
How do I put this without coming across as complaining .... ?
Will StewartAdmin • 02/10/26 09:45 AM ET
Franklin is experienced enough to know he is going to have to give some
Jwunderdog • 02/11/26 11:19 AM ET
well, you definitely come across as complaining. If this is the new norm,
Scream_On_D • 02/10/26 10:28 PM ET
Agreed on (most) all that.
Will StewartAdmin • 02/11/26 10:09 AM ET
My 2 cents. Money talks. I am guessing Travis has an understanding of
GBOHokie • 02/11/26 11:34 AM ET
Yes, Greg Roberts and Rick Watson have Phil Elmasion on regularly and he is
vtox1 • 02/10/26 10:34 PM ET
Just a thought get creative or a little unorthodox request the new Analysts
vtox1 • 02/10/26 09:25 PM ET
I have no idea what to tell you.......
2hhoop3 • 02/10/26 09:17 PM ET
Why do you suppose MBB has quit responding?
HokieSA • 02/10/26 06:00 PM ET
No clue.**
Will StewartAdmin • 02/10/26 09:28 PM ET
I'd prefer Mike to just focus on coaching the team during this critical
Scream_On_D • 02/10/26 10:31 PM ET
How is TSL helping to advance the VT strategic vision?
HokieAl • 02/10/26 01:45 PM ET
Have you specifically requested Pry? Do you have a contact (Bill Roth ahem)
vatechcowpatty • 02/10/26 09:53 AM ET
Not directly, but we're talking about it, haha.
Will StewartAdmin • 02/10/26 11:57 AM ET
Maybe garbage some so-called fans post on the boards is souring them on TSL**
VT72 • 02/10/26 07:42 PM ET
Glad to hear that Robie will be on soon!**
IV_Hokie12 • 02/10/26 09:52 AM ET
A fact of your business. Franklin will have fun if he "lets his hair down."
TomTurkey • 02/10/26 09:51 AM ET
100% agree with your last sentence. **
SCHokie1103 • 02/10/26 08:13 AM ET
Local boosters better pony up a few millions in NIL,they'll get the access**
HokieBrazil • 02/10/26 07:37 AM ET
His decision on Merryman and his media accessibility don't bother me at all
TekkNerd • 02/10/26 07:10 AM ET
We just went 3-9. Meeting with NRV media should be low on his priorities. **
VTFinance10 • 02/10/26 07:24 AM ET
I think he should walk and chew gum at the same time
Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie • 02/10/26 10:15 AM ET
Interesting takes on local and national media access.
RJHokie • 02/09/26 10:28 PM ET
And disability access to Cassell **
TomTurkey • 02/10/26 05:07 PM ET
If Franklin’s Hokies teams crush everyone, I don’t care if he never speaks
Zanderhokie • 02/09/26 10:20 PM ET
Agreed**
Stork • 02/10/26 11:45 AM ET
Harumph! Harumph!**
EDGEMAN • 02/10/26 10:42 AM ET
I didn't get a harumph outta that guy!**
RRHokie90 • 02/11/26 07:30 AM ET
Absolutely. Just let the man do his job and focus on crushing our
SCHokie1103 • 02/10/26 08:19 AM ET
I agree. It's the signal to noise ratio. ◄
ChrisLords • 02/10/26 01:31 AM ET