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Virginia Tech has an incredible fanbase and a history, in this century, as one of the best programs in the country. But those things only count for so much, and the Hokies are now facing an existential moment: Catch up in the financial arms race, or fade further from relevance. In this episode, Alex and Richard discuss:

* Why Brent Pry failed

* Why the concept of “fit” in this job is extremely hard to figure out, unless you are literally Frank Beamer’s son. (And in that case, you have a conventionally better job.)

* Tech’s place in the ACC and why TV viewership is everything

* The bells and whistles the Hokies have lacked

* The questions any candidate will want answered

* How much does an amazing game day atmosphere still matter?

* “I do not think Michael Vick is going to get this job”

* Verdict time: Good job, bad job, or circumstantial?

Producer: Anthony Vito