Dawgs president: replacing coach was tough decision – but has worked out Gene Marrano February 20, 2018 1 minute read The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are riding a 7-game winning streak – they are also one game away from the .500 mark at 18-19 – and there’s no doubt they have played better since Sam Ftorek was replaced as the head coach. Share: Post navigation Previous: Convention favored over primary by committee and analystNext: Man charged again with removing tarps on Confederate statues Related Stories Dick and Dave’s Miracle Day for the Children’s Miracle Network is here Gene Marrano March 6, 2026 0 Radford economy professor analyzes economic impacts of U.S., Israeli strikes in Iran Web Staff March 6, 2026 0 Q99 to host 23rd annual Miracle Day Radiothon for Carilion Children’s Ian Price March 5, 2026 0