Neil Rudel on college football: For Pry, return to Virginia Tech is ‘refreshing’

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Brent Pry, former head coach of Virginia Tech, has returned to the Hokies as defensive coordinator under James Franklin. Pry, an Altoona native, was dismissed from his head coaching role in September after an 0-3 start to his fourth season and a 16-24 overall record. Franklin, who was also let go from his position, has reunited with Pry, with whom he previously coached for 11 years at Vanderbilt and Penn State. Pry expressed relief at returning to a role focused on defense, which he considers his strength. His transition back to Virginia Tech was facilitated by his longstanding relationship with Franklin and was well-received by both the administration and team members, who welcomed him with a standing ovation. Pry's return to a familiar environment, alongside former colleagues like defensive line coach Sean Spencer, aligns with his desire to focus on coaching rather than the broader responsibilities of a head coach.
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