There is NOT A SINGLE report that is reputable about Franklin coming to VT.
I would love for him to come here, but there is no evidence that this is actually occurring. Could it be happening behind the scenes and the major writers do not know anything, sure, but that seems unlikely. Every mention of it is from either people who are not connected to VT, random articles being written on websites not named ESPN or from reputable writers, or from this message board only.
I do not want to face the reality, but I think we have to at some point. Until a reputable writer comes out and says it, then it is not happening. Hope I am wrong.
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9mo
So absolutely, no one of joe q fan arena gets emotional.
Guess what the good ole boys dont have any spies into the program this time ... hooray No john bellein, No Bill Matthews
If the hire occurs next will be the total replacement of the athletic dept and many of those long term folks will be asked to leave or retire
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9mo
And claims Franklin has been see at the lake where beamer and arians have houses :)
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9mo
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9mo
That ain’t him. And those other people? That may be the TEMU version.
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9mo
And an article this morning said VT & Franklin could be the first job filled this season.
Didn't say it was happening, but they definitely said there is smoke.
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9mo
I don't subscribe to the Athletic, but I'd like to see the sourcing on "there have been talks". That sounds to me like it could be an agent putting info out there - though sources - to generate FAFO with other schools.
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9mo
locally that is stating that Franklin is currently the primary target. But he is also saying there is a big gap between him being the primary target and their being a deal in place.
I don't think it is a reach to say, the committee is very interested in Franklin and some contact between the parties has occurred, but that's about it right now.
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9mo
...it's just a smokescreen to cover where that coach is actually heading.
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9mo
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9mo
But there is nothing. Someone said something and then it just blew up with no proof of him even wanting to be here or visiting here. Do I want him here....definitely. But at some point we have to be realistic.
Those saying wait until Monday: Well Monday will come and go and there will be nothing. Then what? We will see this: There was a change of mind or change of direction or my sources were incorrect.
Either spill your sources or give more insight to who it is to become legit or you are just a rumor mill.
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9mo
We could have even an oral agreement or handshake deal, but until someone puts pen to paper it's not real. And the moment someone puts pen to paper it will be announced.
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9mo
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9mo
I highly doubt that though. If it were Monday, then they would do it today to drum up attention for Gameday tomorrow. It would be the top story for ESPN. You can't beat that national plug.
Again, those who claim they know....well I guess Monday will either show you are legit or a fraud.
Mark it down - I will gladly drink a cup of duck pond water if he is announced on Monday.
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