Franklin Listens to Beamer’s Wisdom | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

James Franklin, new Virginia Tech head coach, honored legend Frank Beamer by seeking his blessing before taking the job — a move Franklin likened to asking a father for his daughter’s hand. Beamer’s key advice? Prioritize in-state recruiting and staff retention. Franklin’s already delivering: a top-25 class loaded with local talent and key hires like Brent Key, keeping loyal coaches on board. Blending Beamer’s wisdom with his own vision, Franklin is laying the groundwork for a major Hokies resurgence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e2b8fa75b959195