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 Data Centers 101 Denise Membreno March 25, 2026 0 Inmate found dead in cell at Western Virginia Regional Jail Gene Marrano March 25, 2026 0 Opera Roanoke presents Hansel and Gretel, Dr. Pepper Park expects banner year, celebrate Nowruz this Saturday Gene Marrano March 25, 2026 0