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marcbvtgm

Expect? Slow down. Still need a whole bunch of portal players.

Maybe a handful of these new kids will contribute next year. If more than that contribute, it's because VT didn't get enough portal talent to be competitive. I'm not saying it can't happen, but Clemson and Miami are still easily outpacing VT on the recruiting trail and so much depends upon the portal.
Posted: 12/03/2025 at 04:28 PM ET
(In response to this post by Coach McGuirk)

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My initial thoughts on JF were ...whatever
FlintMS • 12/03/25 03:23 PM ET
I had no thoughts because I didn't he would even sniff us
HokiesACC2004 • 12/03/25 04:42 PM ET
It was a mutual match. I'm not sure all these flips would necessarily go
VT757to276 • 12/03/25 04:22 PM ET
Don't discount role of much bigger budget. But JF's done a great job w/ it.**
marcbvtgm • 12/03/25 04:02 PM ET
Even before NIL, Franklin's recruiting classes averaged #5-20
MKD • 12/03/25 04:23 PM ET
#5 to #20 at PSU isn't exceptional. What he's done at VT so far is.**
marcbvtgm • 12/03/25 04:31 PM ET
Maybe not exceptional, but excellent. The man can flat out recruit.
MKD • 12/03/25 04:34 PM ET
#5-#20 in recruiting at PSU is exactly where PSU is expected to be.**
marcbvtgm • 12/03/25 05:25 PM ET
Ok, I give up. You win**
MKD • 12/03/25 05:29 PM ET
Definity was the perfect storm...and not many coaches could have done this**
FlintMS • 12/03/25 04:08 PM ET
Not even with the new pile of money?**
VaPoly07 • 12/03/25 04:12 PM ET
No way he does it w/o the new $$. But prob nobody else does it w/ new $$**
marcbvtgm • 12/03/25 04:22 PM ET
Franklin's looking to flip the top 3 Michigan recruits as well**
section11hokie • 12/03/25 03:43 PM ET
he keeps flipping, ihop might come after him**
FlintMS • 12/03/25 03:45 PM ET
Free pancake combo with purchase of one after every Hokie win!**
section11hokie • 12/03/25 03:57 PM ET
Throw in a side a turkey bacon**
FlintMS • 12/03/25 04:01 PM ET
These are really unique circumstances though, as well
JoesterVT • 12/03/25 03:33 PM ET
But it's still a Franklin wave. No other coach could do this...
Techsupport • 12/03/25 03:45 PM ET
CFP or bust I'm predicting CFP appearance and a ACC Trophy within 5 years.
section11hokie • 12/03/25 03:54 PM ET
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marcbvtgm • 12/03/25 04:03 PM ET
UVA/Duke is about to win the ACC. It's a low bar actually.
Techsupport • 12/03/25 04:04 PM ET
Sorry I misread the post. Yes, winning an ACC championship is not crazy.
marcbvtgm • 12/03/25 04:11 PM ET
Exactly. I expect us to get to the ACC title game next year. Why not?**
Coach McGuirk • 12/03/25 04:10 PM ET
Expect? Slow down. Still need a whole bunch of portal players. ◄
marcbvtgm • 12/03/25 04:28 PM ET
Gap has tightened on the recruiting trail
HokiesACC2004 • 12/03/25 04:44 PM ET
You're looking at the numbers thru O&M glasses. Gap is still pretty big.**
marcbvtgm • 12/03/25 05:26 PM ET
Not as big as it was
HokiesACC2004 • 12/03/25 05:59 PM ET
UVA did it. That's all that needs to be said. But if you add Franklin to
Coach McGuirk • 12/03/25 04:33 PM ET
I didn't say it couldn't be done. But it hasn't yet. **
marcbvtgm • 12/03/25 05:28 PM ET
Well, all of these commits are freshmen. TBD how many portal players JF can
VaPoly07 • 12/03/25 04:14 PM ET
The timing of everything...
crazylane • 12/03/25 03:39 PM ET
and more NIL $, bigger support staff, admin committment,etc. **
1979HOKIERED • 12/03/25 03:30 PM ET