Franklin Roasts Celebration Penalty | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

Virginia Tech crushed VMI 73-3 in a dominant season opener, but head coach James Franklin was furious over a controversial penalty called on running back Marcellous Hawkins Jr. for high-fiving cadets after his third touchdown — a move Franklin called un-American and unnecessary, sparking heated debate among fans who sided with him. 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/80ec0d3896acebce