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James Franklin Tries to Make Change in Virginia Tech's Athletic Department

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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