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Virginia Tech Athletic Director Whit Babcock retires after James Franklin hiring

Apr 23, 2026 @ 5:15pm

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The 2026 college football season will begin an entirely new era for Virginia Tech, with Athletic Director Whit Babcock stepping down from his position just months after hiring James Franklin. Babocock, 55, announced his retirement after 12 years on the job, Virginia Tech announced on Thursday. However, he will remain with the Hokies’ athletic department […] The post Virginia Tech Athletic Director Whit Babcock retires after James Franklin hiring appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Skydiver Slams Into Virginia Tech Scoreboard Gets Stuck In Wild Spring Game Scene

Apr 18, 2026 @ 5:50pm

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Skydiver crashes into Virginia Tech’s scoreboard during a spring game entrance, gets stuck above the field, delays kickoff, and sparks a dramatic rescue at Lane Stadium.

Parachuter gets caught on scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game

Apr 18, 2026 @ 4:03pm

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Virginia Tech’s spring game got off to an inauspicious start on Saturday when one of the parachuters taking part in a pregame stunt got caught on the scoreboard. Photos and video quickly emerged from Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. showing one of the parachuters, who had flown in carrying an American flag, stuck on the … The post Parachuter gets caught on scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.