If you had to wager, who do you believe VT actually lands as Head Coach?
Chesney is my vote.
I do like James Franklin but I think he goes elsewhere or sits out for better options. I THINK that I hope I'm wrong but honestly I won't lose a minute of sleep over VT whiffing on Franklin.
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8mo
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8mo
I’m ready to be tarred and feathered.
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8mo
But if it’s Franklin, I’m cool with that too.
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8mo
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8mo
I think Franklin would not do well at Arkansas but its his decision at the end of the day. It just "feels" like an announcement is going to be made tomorrow morning breaking during College Gameday.
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8mo
Franklin.
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8mo
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8mo
That was when Franklin/Sexton went to PSU to negotiate the language of his buyout and used the agreed upon terms from VT.
PSU agreed late yesterday on the buyout language (final approval was given) so I would imagine that VT was expecting an immediate "Yes" late yesterday and when that didn't happen, they have put Franklin on the clock and are going a bit further with candidates, 2, 3 and 4.
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8mo
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VaPoly07
8mo
And recruits from PSU
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8mo
so its very understandable that he wants to negotiate a settlement now and not look over his shoulder....
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8mo
But the legal review was done late yesterday. There may be a signature or some other communication with Sexton but it's still active and moving forward.
I don't think Sexton/Franklin would go this far if it wasn't real and serious.
** Edited by AirborneHokie96 at 11/14/2025, 4:38:13 PM
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8mo
then pull it back from the "brink" so he can look like he earned his money.
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8mo
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8mo
I will be eating camel for Thanksgiving meal this year and it's not been the first time....
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VaPoly07
8mo
Still think it’s JF
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VTCALS72
8mo
so far. Jimmy Sexton has lots of clients, VT has proven we have lots of money. If JF has moved on, then Sexton will almost surely try and present somebody so he gets a piece of that 10 mil.
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8mo
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NOFX
8mo
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8mo
It was reported thaf if franklin comes vt wil. Triple of not these same financiers advise vt rhey are not prepared af all to that commitment to unproven jmu coach
Its their money and they put constraints - so u all that complains if u dont have thoss resources we all simply have no impacf
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8mo
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8mo
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8mo
I was skeptical for a while but him showing up at the ODU game last night seems to be more than just a social call or coincidence.
That said, I’m with you: no Franklin, no problem. Mullen or Chesney would be better long term hires IMO. Superior game tacticians who develop players will serve VT better IMO.
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MKD
8mo
It's very obvious why he was there in my opinion.
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MKD
8mo
- He gets media attention
- Both of the head coaches were former
assistants
- Scouting portal quarterbacks (Joseph)
Sounds like a perfect personal business trip to me.
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8mo
assistants for jobs at VT and looking at ODUs QB that tore us up. If that’s the case I get it unless he just didn’t have anything better to do with his time than to be at that game. lol
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MKD
8mo
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8mo
Potential jobs coaching for him at Virginia Tech.
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8mo
seems equally likely it was just a coincidence. But the speculation about potential assistant coaches also could be the other 50% chance since both coaches may would be on the list of someone he would try to get for staff.
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8mo
If I had to guess, he’s looking for an OC and QB for his next team. At least a QB.
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8mo
not increase near-term donations either. I don't see JF going to ARK(feels like BKelly@lsu), but possibly FL if Lane passes.. IDK.just guessing
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RiverVT
8mo
But on a fixed amount. VT needs our support!
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RiverVT
8mo
I for one will sit out on contributing if Chesney is the guy. Nothing against him and I'm sure he is great coach ; but history proves that " newby " coaches wilt at VT .
Just not exciting! Everything remains the same at VT.
Fingers crossed for JF.
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8mo
Key question for chesney -no 1 can he in one meeting comvince fhess tentative givers he can deliver immediately like franklin; if he cant all funds are frozen - vf nil stays fhe same and also fhe 60 million extra vt needs is harder fo give
So no 1 skill sales to get rhe momey immediately then recruit 4-5 stars now and get at least 8 wins next yr
Vt does not need 220 mil budget for a jmu coach
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8mo
That's going to be a quagmire getting all the money on board for each hire.
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8mo
With competent gm and ad who dont get in the way just care of the rest and make sure footvall game experience is firsf class
** Edited by 1947Sunbowl at 11/14/2025, 8:11:58 PM
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8mo
marquee games, how will they feel if those same troubles follow him with ACC marquee games? Will they still feel that Franklin was the "right hire" at the time or have buyer's remorse?
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