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This is shaping up to be one of the craziest college football coaching carousel's of all time and one of the jobs that is currently open is Virginia Tech. The H
Intriguing James Franklin contract twist could influence next job after $49 million Penn State split
Franklin’s contract, which Penn State bought out for $49 million, includes a clause that calls for him to be diligent in searching for his next job, according to Front Office Sports. The buyout is the second-largest in college football history, trailing only the $76 million Texas A&M paid Jimbo Fisher to part ways.
After Penn State made the decision to fire James Franklin, stomaching a reported $49 million buyout to do so, the university's future and its coveted vacancy took center stage once the shock of the decision wore off.
Franklin's track record speaks for itself. He is 128-60 as a head coach across his 12 seasons at Penn State and his three seasons at Vanderbilt. He captured a Big Ten title and delivered six double-digit win seasons in one of the toughest conferences in college football.
The shooting happened in the 1300 block of Mariner Street shortly before 3 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a woman, later identified as 30-year-old Giselle Britt, who had been shot in her back and stomach. She was taken to Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center, where she later died.
In this Southwest Virginia district that leans Republican, Obenshain and Franklin face tight rematch
One of Virginia’s tightest political races in 2023 was in House District 41, which includes most of Blacksburg. Republican Chris Obenshain won by 183 votes. His opponent, Lily Franklin, is challenging him again this November,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Virginia State Police (VSP) said an 82-year-old died after a crash in Franklin County. VSP said they are investigating a single-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred on Monday at 9:28 p.m. on ...