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:
- Whit expects all football coaches back for next season.
- Frank's job was never in jeopardy.
#Hokies AD Whit Babcock said Frank Beamer's job was never in jeopardy during the season. Also doesn't anticipate any football staff changes.— Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) January 3, 2015
Big takeaway from today's talk with Whit Babcock: he expects entire football coaching staff to be back in 2015. #Hokies— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) January 3, 2015
Babcock: "There was never a day this season that coach Beamer's job was in jeopardy." #Hokies— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) January 3, 2015
Babcock on Beamer: "I think he really wants to prove the doubters wrong." #Hokies— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) January 3, 2015
Some quick takeaways from group interview w/VT AD Babcock: Full support of Beamer, expects him back for spring ball.— David Teel (@DavidTeelatDP) January 3, 2015
Babcock said he anticipates no staff changes. Very impressed with how assistants handled Beamer's absence for bowl prep. #Hokies— David Teel (@DavidTeelatDP) January 3, 2015
Andy's troll game is strong:
Bud Foster's contract is finalized. We have copies. You know, in case some Texas A&M message board thinks he'll be their LBs coach. #Hokies— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) January 3, 2015
More about Bud:
#Hokies AD Whit Babcock said there were "no promises, no demands" about future head job when he gave Bud Foster his new deal.— Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) January 3, 2015
#Hokies DC Bud Foster will make $900,000 in first year of 5-year deal. Escalates to $1M by contract's end.— David Teel (@DavidTeelatDP) January 3, 2015
#Hokies AD Whit Babcock said he doesn't believe in the coach-in-waiting structure: "I don't think those work."— Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) January 3, 2015
Also very important:
#Hokies AD Whit Babcock said Frank Beamer expressed his support for OC Scot Loeffler. Said he lets coaches make decisions about staff.— Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) January 3, 2015
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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