Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach Brent Pry
On the decision to return to Tech:
“You know, it seems like a tough decision, but really it’s not when you think about what’s important to me and my family, and that’s working with and aligning with somebody that you trust and know as a leader, as a man, and how he’s going to treat people and how he’s going to run the organization. I had other opportunities to be a coordinator at other places, but there was a lot of unknowns. So the the knowingness, the comfort of working with James again after so many years was a real positive for me. He knows me, and I know him. Secondly, I love Virginia Tech. I think everybody knows that. So, a chance to continue – there was no bitterness for me – a chance to continue to to help Virginia Tech turn the corner and be proud again. I want that, and this was an opportunity to continue to do that. And then my family and I love this community. My kids love Blacksburg High. We love being here in Blacksburg and representing Tech. So, there were too many positives. A lot of these players that were returning, I wanted to coach these guys. I love these guys. I still want what’s best for them. And now the role is just a little different in how I can help them do that.”