James Franklin hasn’t even walked into his official Virginia Tech presser yet, and he’s already making his first hire. Even before the ink dries, he’s assembling a staff. That tells you everything about his preparation mindset. And this is where his first step begins.

On November 18, Penn State reporter Patrick Poerbler confirmed On3’s scoop on X, revealing James Franklin’s first major move. “ James Franklin is targeting Sandy Barbour as General Manager of Personnel and Recruitment. Barbour previously worked closely with James at Penn State on a number of initiatives. Big get for the Hokies .” Sandy Barbour isn’t just any random administrator. She’s one of the most respected athletic leaders in the country, with eight powerhouse years guiding Penn State’s athletic depa

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