BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Tech football has new direction after the announcement of James Franklin as the new leader of the program , and Hokie faithful aren’t the only ones enthusiastic about the move.

“I think that this is the best possible outcome for Virginia Tech on a lot of levels.”

That’s the opinion of ACC Network broadcaster Wes Durham.

“You’re talking about a guy who has been incredibly successful coaching at places that have needed revitalization. Kind of a polish, if you will.”

Like many in the Virginia Tech fanbase, Durham believes James Franklin is the exact guy to bring a new ‘finish’ to Blacksburg.

“When you look at his body of work, Penn State was incredibly successful. They were number two in the country when Brent Pry got fired. That is a fact about this,”

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