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James Franklin dips into an unexpected program to add to his Virginia Tech staff

The month of December has been a busy one for Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin. After Early Signing Day at the beginning of the month, the former Penn State coach has been busy putting together his first staff in Blacksburg.

In what was a rather surprising move, Franklin is bringing back Brent Pry, yes, the same Brent Pry that was fired by Virginia Tech in September, to be his defensive coordinator, a role he held at Penn State under Franklin.

Some former Penn State assistants have joined Franklin in Blacksburg, including quarterbacks coach Danny O'Brien.