Virginia Tech has brought in a top Coach to lead the Hokies’ , with hopes that he can elevate the unit to a level capable of competing at the top of the ACC and FBS.
For those who may not recall his time at Tulsa, Hokie fans certainly remember—he was the head coach of a strong Golden Hurricane team that faced off against Frank Beamer’s Hokies in the Independence Bowl.
He also had success at Houston, where he worked with quarterback Case Keenum, and at Baylor, where he coached Robert Griffin III during his Heisman-winning season. While the full details are covered in the linked Hokie Sports article, his hiring brings additional intriguing elements to Virginia Tech’s offense.
Rooted in the Big 12 and heavily influenced by the Air Raid philosophy, Philip Montgomery’s offensive approach emphasizes quick-developing plays, mobile quarterbacks, and a pass-heavy attack to stretch defenses and open up the running game.
For Coach Pry’s take on the hire, he just held a press conference, so it’s best to hear it directly from him.
One promising sign is that Montgomery has a strong understanding of quarterback Kyron Drones’s skill set—he even recruited him out of high school. That connection could be a key advantage from the start.
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