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Paul Collins

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Paul Collins

@PaulCollins247

Sports Insider Covering #Hokies Football | Hokie Grad ‘08 | Avid Blogger | Football Enthusiast

Virginia, USA

Joined December 2024

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Paul Collins
@PaulCollins247
Dec 23, 2024
Very much looking forward to this new challenge of covering #Hokies football, and I’m grateful to my team and network for this opportunity. It will be a very interesting offseason with transfers and coaching changes, and I’ll be your source to provide the most reliable updates.
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Paul Collins
@PaulCollins247
Nov 14, 2025
Good morning, Hokies! The deal is done. Just got off the phone with @PeteThamel — he’s confirmed today is the day. News soon. As noted earlier, Arkansas’ infrastructure issues were a key factor for Franklin. I tried to make that clear to their fan base. #HokieUp
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Paul Collins
@PaulCollins247
Oct 17, 2025
Hokie Nation — lots of rumors flying around about our next coach. I have remained quiet as I want to be sure Im delivering facts to you all. As of now, nothing is confirmed and talks are still ongoing. Top 3 names right now: Beamer, Franklin, Silverfield (in that order) #Hokies
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Paul Collins
@PaulCollins247
Nov 1, 2025
From Blacksburg — Tough loss for our #Hokies Despite a solid crowd, campus felt unusually quiet today — few donors, committee members, or admins around. A lot of prominent folks keeping low profiles. With that in mind, I expect HC news to drop tomorrow or Monday. #HokieUp
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Paul Collins
@PaulCollins247
Oct 2, 2025
Very big announcement coming on Monday regarding the future of Hokie Athletics … stay tuned! #HokieUp CC: @GarrisonT123 @hokie_hotdog @MarcusVick_05 @DonaldGHubbard @VT4L_Joe @committaxfraud_ @TheVTJoker @lunchpailfrank @playmaker8602 @MattyBlacksburg @theoldfm
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Paul Collins
@PaulCollins247
Nov 4, 2025
Update: Sexton is pulling out all the stops. Spoke with someone very close to Franklin who was confident a deal would be done within the past two days. That’s no longer the case. I’ll share another update once I hear more. #HokieUp
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Paul Collins
@PaulCollins247
Oct 28, 2025
SIGNED. SEALED. Soon to be delivered ✅ #HokieUp
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Paul Collins
@PaulCollins247
Nov 4, 2025
It’s a great day to be a Hokie #HokieUp
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Paul Collins
@PaulCollins247
Nov 4, 2025
Had to make a last-minute trip to Charlotte for client meetings yesterday. All went well, and I’m headed back to Blacksburg for what’s sure to be a monumental day in Hokie Sports history. Thanks to everyone who’s supported me through this search — means the world. #HokieUp
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Paul Collins
@PaulCollins247
Oct 31, 2025
For those concerned — no news is good news as of now. Enjoy Halloween. All the spirits will rejoice by Monday. #HokieUp
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Paul Collins
@PaulCollins247
Oct 29, 2025
Let’s just say it could be a spooky weekend 🎃🙀 #HokieUp
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Paul Collins
@PaulCollins247
Nov 6, 2025
Evening update: Spoke with a source very close to Franklin and a trusted VT contact. Sexton remains the holdup — he’s waiting until after the weekend to see what other opportunities might open before finalizing anything. (1/2) #HokieUp
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Paul Collins
@PaulCollins247
Nov 7, 2025
Quiet weekend ahead — enjoy the bye week! Arkansas has been eliminated as a potential suitor for James Franklin #HokieUp
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Paul Collins
@PaulCollins247
Apr 15, 2025
BREAKING: Sources close to the program tell me the #VirginiaTech #Hokies are expected to lose up to 25 players when the Spring transfer window opens tomorrow. A detrimental blow to the program that came as a surprise to the staff. Trouble in #Blacksburg … @VT4L_Joe
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