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James Franklin Enters Early Discussions with Virginia Tech
- Pete Thamel said Saturday that former Penn State head coach James Franklin and Virginia Tech are engaged in early talks, with a decision expected in the coming days.
- Franklin was fired by Penn State on Oct. 12 after a 3-3 start and three straight losses, including a 22-21 home defeat to Northwestern.
- Franklin's record shows he is 104-45 in 15 seasons, including three at Vanderbilt and 12 at Penn State, with his name linked to SEC jobs and Florida State.
- Virginia Tech is pressing Franklin with a signing deadline as it continues a full coaching search and awaits whether Mike Norvell, Florida State head coach, will be fired by Sunday.
- Franklin's mid-Atlantic recruiting ties position him to affect ACC recruiting, with Virginia Tech hopeful to 'get a deal done' by Monday amid Saturday's Virginia Tech vs. Florida State matchup.
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Former Penn State coach James Franklin may get new job within days
By Creg Stephenson, al.com (TNS) James Franklin has been “engrossed” in discussions with Virginia Tech for its vacant head-coaching position and a decision could come “by the end of this weekend,” according to multiple reports Saturday. The 53-year-old Franklin was fired on Oct. 12 after after Penn State lost to Northwestern, the Nittany Lions’ third straight loss in the Big Ten this season. Virginia Tech fired head coach Brent Pry on Sept. 14. …
·Allentown, United States
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regionalmedianews.comReport: Virginia Tech in talks with James Franklin
Virginia Tech is in the "early stages" of talks with former Penn State coach James Franklin, ESPN reported Saturday.
·Georgia, United States
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