Coaching change
Virginia Tech hires Justin Fuente
Virginia Tech hired Justin Fuente as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachFrank Beamer238-121
After
New head coachJustin Fuentefrom Memphis (2012-2015); Memphis finished 9-4 in 2015
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 25th of 128 in 2015. Next: 25th, 24th.
Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.
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| Season | Rank | Where that sits | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 17th of 124 | top 25 | 7-6 |
| 2013 | 21st of 125 | top 25 | 8-5 |
| 2014 | 24th of 128 | top 25 | 7-6 |
| 2015 | 25th of 128 | top 25 | 7-6 |
| 2016 | 25th of 128 | top 25 | 10-4 |
| 2017 | 24th of 130 | top 25 | 9-4 |
| 2018 | 26th of 130 | upper half | 6-7 |
More facts
- Justin Fuente succeeded Frank Beamer (238-121), who left on November 1, 2015. Wikipedia, dated November 1, 2015
- Justin Fuente came from Memphis (2012-2015). Wikipedia
Latest source dated November 1, 2015.