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njhokie06

This doesn't feel real...

First, Franklin got an absolute haul of a freshman recruiting class (in just two weeks), and we're now getting multiple 4* transfers, even talk of a 5* transfer? In addition, we're getting P4 transfers, not just Sunbelt guys. Someone pinch me. I know the bar is low after the last few years, but when you think about it, this feels unreal.
Posted: 01/06/2026 at 01:55 AM ET

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This doesn't feel real... ◄
njhokie06 • 01/06/26 01:55 AM ET
Pepperidge Farms remembers when
Riverguy • 01/06/26 12:28 PM ET
money talks, we are much more attractive right now than
VTCALS72 • 01/06/26 11:25 AM ET
I was kind of like a Swiftie about recruiting for years. Maybe a bit over
Coach McGuirk • 01/06/26 09:50 AM ET
I'd be more impressed with some proven OL & LB (sunbelt or otherwise).
marcbvtgm • 01/06/26 09:06 AM ET
Have you watched VT fooball over the past 5 years?
Glenvar Hokie • 01/06/26 12:33 PM ET
I am relaxed. I'm also not super impressed. So far. But it is still early.
marcbvtgm • 01/06/26 03:02 PM ET
Be more impressed if he recruited some Amateurs. Portal guys is i
JackDSML • 01/06/26 08:41 AM ET
A number of those kids are from Virginia...
Culpeper Hokie • 01/06/26 10:08 AM ET
Geez, in just two weeks
JKCMHokie • 01/06/26 09:42 AM ET
Not sure I see how High School talent has any more loyalty than portal
coshokie • 01/06/26 09:33 AM ET
As someone noted on the recruiting board, Franklin has a track record of
Coach McGuirk • 01/06/26 09:54 AM ET
But does he retain them because they had deep NIL pockets?**
AirborneHokie96 • 01/06/26 12:11 PM ET
Could be, but it is said players love him.**
Coach McGuirk • 01/06/26 12:41 PM ET
Impossible balance...
banishedtothelounge • 01/06/26 08:53 AM ET
Very fortunate to have a great coach as Franklin.
RiverVT • 01/06/26 08:29 AM ET
What’s wrong with sunbelt guys or any other smaller conference guys. If the
SCHokie1103 • 01/06/26 08:24 AM ET
Cignetti doing quite well with Sun Belt guys.
Maroon Baboon • 01/06/26 08:15 AM ET
We're not getting enough, FWIW
WestyHokie • 01/06/26 06:23 AM ET
You can bet Franklin and crew are working their tails off behind the scenes
Zanderhokie • 01/06/26 11:32 AM ET
No doubt. And so is everybody else.**
marcbvtgm • 01/06/26 11:38 AM ET
Need several more key ones
WOJO • 01/06/26 08:20 AM ET
I’m pretty sure Franklin knows exactly what we need to be successful and
SCHokie1103 • 01/06/26 08:27 AM ET
I don't want to come across as being negative but I was hoping to see
VT Gobbler • 01/06/26 07:27 AM ET
Hardly a concern at this point. If I’ve learned anything thru this…
Hokiefied • 01/06/26 07:19 AM ET