Virginia Tech Athletic Director Whit Babcock Speaks on Football Program

Hokies AD Whit Babcock shares his thoughts on the football program,

Virginia Tech Hokies Athletic Director Whit Babcock congratulates Deputy Director of Football Operations Bruce Garnes following the Hokies Military Bowl victory. [Michael Shroyer]

Virginia Tech Hokies athletic director Whit Babcock released a statement regarding the current state and future of the football program.

"The Military Bowl win was a good, positive step for our program and should provide strong momentum for recruiting and as we look forward to spring ball. Coach Beamer and I both realize that this season was not up to the overall standards we expect, however, or that our fan base expects," Virginia Tech Athletics Director Whit Babcock said in a Saturday release. "I support the plan that Coach Beamer has in place moving forward. After 22 seasons without a losing record, as the active NCAA FBS wins leader, and winning 15 out of 16 against our in-state rival, he has earned the opportunity to elevate our program back to where we all want it to be: competing for ACC Championships.

"Coach Beamer is an educator who does it the right way," Babcock added. "We have a very solid core of returning lettermen, we suffered a rash of injuries at key positions; those guys will be back next season, too. Our enhanced recruiting efforts will and must continue. Our student-athletes graduate at high levels and Coach Beamer represents this university, our community and this profession with class.

"Coach and I met extensively on Sunday, Nov. 30 and again this week after the bowl game. Our time together included a productive, candid, and constructive conversation regarding the state of our program, opportunities for improvement, and the direction we need to take. Again, we both have higher expectations. Coach Beamer, his staff, and our players are committed and focused on the success of this football program, as we all are. Coach Beamer told me 'we have competed for championships before and we have what it takes to get back to that level.' I appreciate his drive and determination to get us there. We share the same goal. We both understand the significance and importance of a successful, national brand for Virginia Tech Football."

More specific bits of information from the newspaper beat writers after they spoke with Whit Babcock. Major points:

  1. Whit expects all football coaches back for next season.
  2. Frank's job was never in jeopardy.

Andy's troll game is strong:

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If it's Beamer's call about his assistants, I'd bet that this is the coaching staff we will see until Beamer hangs it up, unless someone voluntarily moves to another position. We all know Frank hates change, and as long as he believes in his assistants and coordinators, he'll retain them.

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