Virginia Tech and Brent Pry have parted ways with defensive coordinator Chris Marve after three years in Blacksburg, so the coaching hunt begins now. Potential
Virginia Tech and Brent Pry have parted ways with defensive coordinator Chris Marve after three years in Blacksburg, so the coaching hunt begins now.
Potential candidates have been flying across the boards as Brent Pry has not had to have made this big of a staffing hire since his first year at Virginia Tech.1. Ryan Walters, Former Purdue Head Coach Although it may be unlikely, Ryan Walters would be a next-level defensive coordinator hire for Virginia Tech. Before serving as head coach at Purdue, Walters won the Broyles Award for the nation’s top coordinator for his body of work as Illinois’s defensive coordinator. In 2022, the Illini defense was 2nd nationally in points allowed, 3rd in total defense, 3rd in yards per play, 1st in interceptions, and 1st in takeaways.
Ironically, Walter’s’ first win as head coach came against Virginia Tech, and the Cinderella story could become true if Pry adds Walters to his staff.2. Lyle Hemphill, James Madison Defensive Coordinator Similar to Walters, Lyle Hemphill seems like a no-brainer hire for Virginia Tech. Hemphill already has recruiting connections in Virginia, and frankly, he’s one of the best DC’s in the Group of Five. Hemphill is in his first year at James Madison, but the Dukes are rolling Group of Five teams. Out of G5 schools in 2024, James Madison ranks 9th in points allowed, 5th in yards per play allowed, 8th in yards per rush allowed, and 2nd in opponent completion percentage.
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