Seemed inevitable as soon as he got the offer:

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Would still like to see Chandler Morris end up at Nebraska to save the coaches from themselves when it comes to signing a 2020 quarterback.

#TX2VT could become a reality if all goes well this weekend

Virginia Tech expected visitors list: Dec. 13-15, 2019

Expect this to be a flip to Rutgers (though it's possible he announces solidifying his commitment to VT, that seems... less likely).

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I thought he'd made it through the gantlet when he wasn't announced in the release with the other staff changes yesterday. Evidently, the Hokies just wanted to give him his due, given he'd been around so long:

Virginia Tech parts ways with Charley Wiles

Opens another spot on the staff, and leaves only Justin Hamilton from the 2019 defensive group in the coaching room.

Shouldn't be a whole lot in this one as long as the Hokies are mentally right after a tough couple weeks:

Virginia Tech Hokies 2019-20 basketball preview: Chattanooga

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We shall see if it ever actually happens, or ends up like the Wisconsin series that keeps getting pushed back indefinitely

Virginia Tech adds South Carolina to future football schedules

I'll be honest, that strikes me as a positive change. Having one of the NCAA-designated assistant coaches largely performing a Player Personnel (i.e. non-coaching staffer) type of role was on the wasteful side, I'd say.

That means there are four openings to distribute between DL, LB, and corners, with the fourth either serving in a similar role to Lechtenberg's previous spot, or splitting the DL or LB position groups into an "inside" and "outside" position.

I would have said this was the most likely scenario (and did many times) during the season, but the post-season buzz on Odom had me thinking twice. Sounds like Odom's interested enough in pursuing other opportunities - and his personal relationship with Fuente not strong enough - that the promotion made more sense:

Justin Hamilton promoted to defensive coordinator

Also of note (and buried at the bottom of the release): Zohn Burden and Brian Mitchell will not be on next year's VT staff.

...for the time being, the VT coaching staff is still expecting the former Liberty commit to take his official visit to Blacksburg this weekend:

https://virginiatech.rivals.com/news/karon-prunty-gets-hug-from-les-miles-when-he-committed

It's totally possible he cancels that trip (but if he doesn't, and is still undecided, it wouldn't surprise me to see him wait until the February signing period than sign in December). At the same time, it does feel like the coaching staff has their sights set on other - higher-caliber, according to the rankings and perhaps their evaluations, as well - prospects in this sprint to the Early Signing Period.

https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-...ew-years-six-and-complete-35-game-bowl-slate/

Beth Mowins on PBP (good). Anthony Becht and Rocky Boiman on analysis (I'm not familiar with Becht but Boiman is pretty brutal at times).

We're getting into the home stretch. Running through the big picture just over a week away from the Early Signing Period:

Virginia Tech Hokies 2020 recruiting hotboard: Sprint to signing period

I'll have more in the morning:

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Some quick facts: he's been in the top three Jayhawk rushers every year on campus (including leading the team his sophomore year, and coming second this year despite playing just four games to retain his fifth year of eligibility and transfer). He'll be an immediately-eligible grad transfer, and have to think a guy coming in for just one year indicates some writing on the wall for guys currently on the roster with more eligibility potentially not coming back.

Don't see a lot happening here unless he makes major changes in his plans:

New Virginia Tech football offer: Khatavian Franks