Franklin gets Beamer’s “blessing” before taking VT coaching job Web Staff November 21, 2025 1 minute read It’s been a busy few days for Virginia Tech’s new head football coach since arriving in Blacksburg. But before he ever put his signature on paper, he spoke with one of the greats of Hokie football. WFIR’s Conner Arthur has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke City Police partner with US Marshals Service for warrant operationNext: Rescue Mission’s 20th annual Drumstick Dash returns on Thanksgiving Day Related Stories Preparing for the “third stage” of life Gene Marrano July 7, 2026 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships looking for more volunteers Gene Marrano July 6, 2026 Ain’t Misbehavin’ – a musical revue – celebrates the life of jazz legend “Fats” Waller at Dumas Theatre Gene Marrano July 6, 2026
