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Everyone keeps saying Franklin would be a good hire for VT. Would it be a

good decision for Franklin? I 100% agree Franklin would be a great hire. Most importantly he helps move the financial needle on the $$ VT needs. Why would he take the job though? Does Franklin not think his reputation is tarnished with the can’t win the big game criticism? What job does he think he can get that’s better than VT? ** Edited by 97Hokie at 11/16/2025, 2:00:43 PM
Posted: 11/16/2025 at 02:00 PM ET

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Everyone keeps saying Franklin would be a good hire for VT. Would it be a
97Hokie 11/16/25 02:00 PM ET
Reading these types of posts shows The damage Whit has done to the VT brand
GoldCoast 11/16/25 07:12 PM ET
A twenty year career and a statue.
VTinAK 11/16/25 03:08 PM ET
With the money and Pry vouching for VT I think JF can see a path to early
VaPoly07 11/16/25 02:57 PM ET
Honestly? I think his rep is a bit tarnished
CPVT3 11/16/25 02:28 PM ET
You do realize he was in the playoffs last year & DOMINATED a good SMU team
ombandit 11/16/25 03:18 PM ET
I'm not saying it's right, I'm saying that's public perception **
CPVT3 11/16/25 03:49 PM ET
He won two playoff games last year.
VTinAK 11/16/25 03:28 PM ET
Haha y'all attacking me, I just think that's the public characterization **
CPVT3 11/16/25 03:50 PM ET
Not attacking you
VTinAK 11/16/25 10:04 PM ET
Yeah but
pebblebrookhokie 11/16/25 04:14 PM ET
💯 He was asking if it would be good for JF to go to VT
CPVT3 11/16/25 04:28 PM ET
Yes
Dlh2079 11/16/25 02:05 PM ET
Not really, but he may not have the option to wait for the best available
CavDan 11/16/25 03:55 PM ET
Ah
MrFantastic! 11/17/25 07:57 AM ET
I didnt mean my comment as disparaging toward tech.
CavDan 11/17/25 06:48 PM ET
1. Fsu may not even open
Dlh2079 11/16/25 09:29 PM ET