James Franklin Tries to Make Change in Virginia Tech's Athletic Department
Summary
James Franklin is the new football coach at Virginia Tech, working to improve the football team after a poor season. The athletic department is also changing leadership, and Franklin wants a new athletic director who will focus on supporting football.Key Facts
- Virginia Tech’s president, Tim Sands, plans to step down.
- The current athletic director, Whit Babcock, is retiring.
- James Franklin is involved in choosing the next athletic director.
- Franklin wants the new athletic director to prioritize football.
- Virginia Tech’s football team had a 3-9 record last season.
- Franklin previously led Penn State to a conference championship and a College Football Playoff semifinal.
- Franklin says a strong football team helps the whole athletic department and the school.
- Franklin hopes the new leaders will work well with him to improve football.
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