Amateurs are focused on new FB Coach. Pros are focused on new VT AD.
The landscape of CFB is insane. Coaches are getting fired and leaving all over. It’s CRITICAL that we find a competent AD that can 1)Identify the right coach 2)structure and update coaches’ comp packages(including 2 way buyouts) 3)guide payroll distribution between HC, Assistants, Advisors, etc.
I don’t think it’s hyperbole to say that Whit has been bottom 2% at the above. I’m far less interested in poaching JMU’s FB Coach than I am in Grabbing their AD.
Posted: 10/19/2025 at 02:56 PM ET
Thread Replies (17)
Amateurs are focused on new FB Coach. Pros are focused on new VT AD.
◄
-- Fatman
Oct 19, 2025 at 02:56 PM ET
Fatman
•
10/19/25 02:56 PM ET
And in reality both hired as are all hires are a crap shoot
-- fordham
Oct 20, 2025 at 04:56 AM ET
fordham
•
10/20/25 04:56 AM ET
JMU AD appointed in 2024 from Eastern Kentucky. Pro research for sure.
-- 40ozDistrict
Oct 19, 2025 at 06:55 PM ET
40ozDistrict
•
10/19/25 06:55 PM ET
so that's the only qualification???
-- 1947Sunbowl
Oct 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM ET
1947Sunbowl
•
10/19/25 10:48 PM ET
He does have a law degree, have not seen if he passed the bar
-- VaTechie
Oct 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM ET
VaTechie
•
10/19/25 11:12 PM ET
Since Matt Roan didn't officially become JMU's AD until April 18, 2024 and
-- VTHokie2000
Oct 19, 2025 at 07:06 PM ET
VTHokie2000
•
10/19/25 07:06 PM ET
How do u know they are not looking**
-- 1947Sunbowl
Oct 19, 2025 at 04:37 PM ET
1947Sunbowl
•
10/19/25 04:37 PM ET
He doesn’t, he’s an amateur.**
-- Hokie98
Oct 19, 2025 at 05:02 PM ET
Hokie98
•
10/19/25 05:02 PM ET
The JMU AD responsible for Cignetti & Chesney retired last year.**
-- Hokiefied
Oct 19, 2025 at 04:25 PM ET
Hokiefied
•
10/19/25 04:25 PM ET
Bourne was associate AD at VT. He's not coming back.**
-- vtdasc90
Oct 19, 2025 at 06:48 PM ET
vtdasc90
•
10/19/25 06:48 PM ET
I remember that name. **
-- 40ozDistrict
Oct 19, 2025 at 07:56 PM ET
40ozDistrict
•
10/19/25 07:56 PM ET
Maybe VT could offer The Bourne Ultimatum?**
-- North Cavolina
Oct 19, 2025 at 07:50 PM ET
North Cavolina
•
10/19/25 07:50 PM ET
AND...Nothing...Whit still collecting his cool $20k per week. Tick Tick
-- vtchem75
Oct 19, 2025 at 03:23 PM ET
vtchem75
•
10/19/25 03:23 PM ET
Gotta get rid of WB now. Looking more like the same ol same ol at VT. **
-- 40ozDistrict
Oct 19, 2025 at 08:50 PM ET
40ozDistrict
•
10/19/25 08:50 PM ET
Hey, thats the price in big business
-- 1947Sunbowl
Oct 19, 2025 at 05:09 PM ET
1947Sunbowl
•
10/19/25 05:09 PM ET