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 Southwest Virginia Ballet celebrates 35 years with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Emma Thomas May 7, 2026 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns on Saturday Gene Marrano May 7, 2026 Virginia Tech professor reflects on passing of CNN founder Ted Turner Web Staff May 7, 2026