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lazarus1 OP
Dec 14, 2025 at 09:10 PM ET
defensive staff
I've noticed that the hiring of position coaches has mainly concerned the offense. Are James F. and Brent P. having trouble finding the right people for the d.line, linebackers, etc; and, if so, is Brent's lack of success at head coach perhaps a contributing factor? Not a criticism of Brent, who I like, but we've heard little good news on the defensive side yet. ** Edited by lazarus1 at 12/14/2025, 9:11:47 PM

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bigbadbird bigbadbird
7mo
Bruce Smith - DLine Coach- Xavier Adibil- and Vince Hall LB- Deangelo DBs
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3Manysons
7mo
Don’t confuse us not knowing
As being the same as Franklin not knowing. We are just message boarders.
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Stech
7mo
No
HokieInClifton HokieInClifton
7mo
Not having troubles. Some may still be coaching in the bowl/CFP games w/
Bonuses tied to the results. Let this play out. We will be ok. ** Edited by HokieInClifton at 12/14/2025, 9:18:41 PM
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Jethro Tull
7mo
True, but J C isn't coaching in a bowl game
I haven't seen anything about whether he gets retained or not. Hoping yes,
HokieInClifton HokieInClifton
7mo
This has been posted a few times here. Apparently
there may be some health issues/also possible taking a staff position behind the scenes.
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1947Sunbowl
7mo
Yes how many times can people hesr it
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Jethro Tull
7mo
Thanks! I hadn't heard what would happen with JC
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lazarus1 OP
7mo
J.C. is a great hokie but we need to do better than him on that front.
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George Baylor
7mo
Our D-line w/Price was the best performing d-group in Pry era, IMO.
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CMU Hokie
7mo
True, but the D was hot garbage
No position group met the program’s expectation for defense.
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marcbvtgm
7mo
The DT's (Price's responsibility) were actually pretty good in '25
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CMU Hokie
7mo
Best unit by far
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HokiePilot
7mo
Wow the seems to me he has done a really good job
I mean sure anyone can imporve their performance I am sure, but from what I saw from the players he coached, they performed at a high level.
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lazarus1 OP
7mo
not a great recruiter