Top Story VIRGINIA TECH Virginia Tech administrators Wurthman, Brugger McSorley lose their jobs Mark Berman Aug 3, 2026 Aug 3, 2026 Updated Aug 4, 2026 0 1 of 2 Virginia Tech athletic director Brian White has axed two administrators. White was hired in June. The Roanoke Times/file June Brad Wurthman has been let go as Virginia Tech's executive associate athletic director for external operations and chief revenue officer. The Roanoke Times/File 2025 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mark Berman Virginia Tech executive associate athletic directors Brad Wurthman and Bridget Brugger McSorley have been let go, according to the university.kAmq@E9 =@DE E96:C ;@3D =2DE >@?E9]k^AmkAmxE H2D 6IA64E65 E92E ?6H ':C8:?:2 %649 2E9=6E:4 5:C64E@C qC:2? (9:E6 H@F=5 36 =6EE:?8 D@>6 DE277 >6>36CD 8@ :? 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Virginia Tech’s Jackson making strong impression at receiver Plus notes on the safeties coach Anthony Midget developing a two-deep and how the linebacker corps looks without two key pieces.
Cole Byrd's emergence key for Virginia Tech's special teams Cole Byrd becoming Virginia Tech's kickoff specialist will allow John Love's focus to be devoted to maintaining his consistency on field goals…
Quentin Reddish ‘extremely excited’ to be back on the field Reddish is the top safety on the Virginia Tech roster. Getting back to full health was essential for a secondary that needs his playmaking abi…
Virginia Tech’s young safety corps tested by experience Two sophomores are backing up starters Quentin Reddish and Tyson Flowers. The quartet makes up a talented group that includes Jordan Bass, Kna…
Virginia Tech’s James Franklin keeps focus on improving program Plus Franklin's thoughts on athletic director Brian White, bringing back players and the 5-for-5 model.
