Details Emerge on Virginia Tech's Monster Contract for James Franklin
Summary
Virginia Tech hired James Franklin as the new head coach with a five-year contract. Franklin will earn $8.2 million per year, and the total staff salary has increased by nearly $7 million, making the program a significant contender in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).Key Facts
- James Franklin is the new head coach of Virginia Tech's football team.
- Franklin signed a five-year contract with an $8.2 million annual salary.
- The total staff salary pool increased to $15.5 million, up nearly $7 million.
- Virginia Tech will face Miami and Virginia in their final regular season games.
- The new contract is fully guaranteed at $41 million, including a potential $9 million from Penn State buyout talks.
- Terry Smith, currently Penn State's interim head coach, might join Franklin at Virginia Tech.
- Virginia Tech aims to become a strong competitor in the ACC with this investment.
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