BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Tech’s decision to fire head football coach Brent Pry after three seasons is drawing strong reactions from students and fans on campus.

University President Tim Sands announced Sunday that Pry had been relieved of his duties, citing results on the field that were “not acceptable.” Former Baylor and Tulsa offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery has been named interim head coach while the Board of Visitors works on a long-term plan to make Tech competitive in the ACC.

For many students, the change was overdue.

“I’m really excited for this new change in our football program. I think it’s about time that he’s been let go,” said Virginia Tech student Layla Scott-Goldsmith. “There’s been a lot of disappointments ... we’re only three games in, and we’re alre

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