We're delighted for VPI getting Franklin and it's a blast watching the recruiting blow up. As soon as Franklin was let go at PSU, I wrote on our board that VPI was a perfect destination. And it is. Franklin deserves to be loved back and he has found a great home in Bburg. More than that, though, the VPI brand in football is still very much a national brand, and a key to ACC value. Coach Franklin, a young guy in coach years really, should reset the floor at 9 wins and top 20 and go from there. Hardest thing for Hoos to embrace -- a strong Hokie football tide raises ALL boats. We're curious in my house what the style will be under his leadership. If the RB ("Messiah" -- what a name!) and OLine pulls are any indication, I'm thinking a return to power running, pro style offense. I'll be very curious to see how he wants to do things defensively as well. It's hard for me to know Fontel is in Blacksburg but, again, one has to go were one is appreciated. All good. But I also wonder about Marques Hagans and, gulp, Anthony Poindexter. They're going to be in play. Not that you need either, but those two ending up there would break spirits for some of us. We'll see. Finally, tomorrow's game. Good luck. The ugly part of the game (I can't call it a rivalry on 2 wins in 25 years) has never interested me. I admire great ball, and the Hokies play it. My hope is you guys rise up to what you are supposed to be in that game but that, yes, we have the lead when the clock hits 0:00. For UVA to beat VPI, it should take a great effort. That's my hope tomorrow -- for the Commonwealth to be lifted up by a great showcase game. Let's gooooo.