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Nick Brown
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Franklin is singing Pry's praises for his belief and love for this school.

Mentioned that there aren't many coaches in college football that would have the humility to do what Pry has done.
Posted: 02/04/2026 at 11:19 AM ET
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James Franklin Press Conference Updates [Threads]**
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:04 AM ET
Mentioned that he wanted a blend of Virginia Tech and stuff he has done in
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:04 AM ET
Did not feel like there was enough competition on the team when he got here**
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:05 AM ET
"There was NOT quality depth when I got here." This got Will to chuckle.**
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:06 AM ET
At least he didn't say "layered" depth. Will might have fallen out.**
TomTurkey • 02/04/26 04:03 PM ET
"I will not hire friends, I have enough friends."**
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:06 AM ET
This also made me chuckle.**
Will StewartAdmin • 02/04/26 11:11 AM ET
Well from the Vanderbilt game second half until now!!!!!!
WOJO • 02/04/26 04:05 PM ET
It made us all chuckle. Lol**
MKD • 02/04/26 01:21 PM ET
"Your coordinators MUST be coaching a position." Pry will be coaching LBs.**
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:07 AM ET
"If I would have taken another job, I would have taken him [Pry] with me."**
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:08 AM ET
Said it was very important to have Tech experience on the staff with Midget**
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:09 AM ET
Ty Howle called some games as the OC at Penn State **
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:10 AM ET
Franklin finally admitted that he tried to hire Mines away to PSU.**
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:12 AM ET
His opening statement took 13 minutes.**
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:13 AM ET
Said that he has seen significant progress towards making Tech a big-time
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:14 AM ET
"We want to be one of the fastest teams in college football."**
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:15 AM ET
He agrees with me that the indoor facility feels colder than outside.**
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:15 AM ET
"The bones of this program are phenomenal."**
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:16 AM ET
He is currently hinting at revamping the entirety of Merryman.**
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:16 AM ET
Franklin is singing Pry's praises for his belief and love for this school. ◄
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:19 AM ET
Franklin said that Pry received a standing ovation from the team when he
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:19 AM ET
He freaking deserves it....
BuffaloTraceHokie • 02/04/26 11:50 AM ET
Absolutely hit the nail on the head remark about Pry. **
SCHokie1103 • 02/04/26 02:48 PM ET
Franklin feels really good about the quarterback room, but says its not
Nick BrownAdmin • 02/04/26 11:22 AM ET