For the last couple of weeks, James Franklin’s name has been tied to Virginia Tech. The smoke appears to be real, but the longer it drags out, the less likely it is to happen. Why? Well, the former Penn State coach has other options that are currently open and likely to open up that would be more intriguing to him.
The one under-the-radar job that Franklin is likely waiting to see open is Florida State, which will decide in a couple of weeks after the season ends on head coach Mike Norvell. If they move on from him, then Franklin to FSU is a real possibility.
Virginia Tech’s search committee would be wise to turn and vet other candidates, and one name that would be interesting is James Madison coach Bob Chesney. He was asked about other jobs and deflected the answer, but didn’t exactly deny that it is something he would or would not pursue.
James Madison coach Bob Chesney answers a question about other jobs
Chesney recently joined Wake Up Barstool and was asked about openings. He had an interesting answer to some potential openings…