Collateral Damage: Recruiting & the Montgomery Mess

The timing of Pry’s collapse couldn’t be worse, and the mounting pressure only exacerbates the situation. Recruiting is the lifeblood of college football, and instability kills it. With every headline about another significant firing, Virginia’s best athletes drift further away, leaving the Hokies scrambling unproductively to fill the void left by those departures. The challenge they face is not just about finding new talent, but about establishing a culture where players feel valued and want to stay. The uncertainty surrounding the program only adds to this dilemma, making it increasingly difficult to attract high-caliber recruits who can contribute to the team's success.

And who takes the reins in the meantime? It’s Philip Montgomery. Yes, the same Montgomery who went 43–53 at Tulsa, which was his only head coaching job. His experience raises eyebrows among fans and analysts alike. A man with a proven record of losing is now tasked with “holding the line” in such chaotic times. If Whit’s goal was to cement Tech’s slide into irrelevance, leaving Montgomery as the face of the program is not just a questionable decision, it is entirely an unorthodox strategy. The pressure will be immense, and many will watch his every move closely, hoping that he can defy the odds and bring some semblance of stability to a team in turmoil.