Virginia Tech football hired Philip Montgomery as its new offensive coordinator. The former Houston, Baylor, Auburn offensive coordinator and Tulsa head coach comes to Blacksburg with a plethora of experience. Sit down with the Tech Sideline crew as they discuss the new hire and its ramifications.
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Montgomery has tons of experience calling plays and his offenses were always high flying. So, he has experience and has tasted successes. Can he recruit in this area? That is the question that comes to my mind. If he can, he and Tech will be successful.
Do we know if Coach Matt Moore was a major factor in hiring Coach Montgomery? Moore is very familiar with Air Raid principles and how to block up that offensive scheme, so it would make sense to leverage that experience rather than learn a new approach on the fly.
No mention of new QB coach Brian Crist? Maybe the hire hadn't been made before this podcast.
I like this move! ✌️
Pop is going into his 3rd year and can sling the ball while being evasive. There may be an opportunity to have some platooning options based on game need.
Being a realist here, Tech's glory days are most likely over. However, it would just be nice to walk into Lane on any Saturday knowing Tech will give whoever theyt are playing a their best shot and stop losing one possesion games due to bone headed coaching decisions. Coach Pry is awesome 353 days a year but he struggles on the days they play football.
I have no confidence in this hire. As Chris said, all his accolades come from over 10 years ago and he was fired from Tulsa just 2 years ago! Who cares if he coached RG3? By that logic, UNC will be a powerhouse with Belichick
Drones should be RB/TE or RPOs. He can't make it past his 1st read. Go Hokies!!!!
I’m happy we’ve got new coordinators but I’m still nervous! I hoping for the best but prepared for the worst time will tell unfortunately for pry I don’t feel like there’s much time left so they better make the most of it!! And they better come out and shock people!!