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College Football’s 5th Quarter: Pre-National Signing Day transfers and scandals

By Justin Dottavio

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Mark Dantonio looks on after defeating the Washington State Cougars 42-17 in the SDCCU Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 28, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Mark Dantonio looks on after defeating the Washington State Cougars 42-17 in the SDCCU Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 28, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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3. Justin Fuente extended to 2024

Coach Justin Fuente has received his second contract extension since moving to Blacksburg, Virginia from Memphis heading into the 2016 football season. Fuente’s staff has won 19 games over the past two seasons and finished 1-1 in bowl games under his power as well.

Fuente won ACC Coach of the Year in 2016 after a ten win season. He has had extensions after the 2016 and 2017 seasons which now pushed his contract through 2024. Coach Fuente isn’t just making more money for himself, but he’s sought after raises for his assistant coaches as well. While Coach Fuente made $3.25 million in 2017, his bonus is up to around $4 million in 2018.

Does Fuente deserve a raise? He must because the Virginia Tech brass signed the contract but a 19-8 record and 1-1 in bowl games may not have deserved additional extensions. The Hokies have had some mind-boggling losses. In 2016, the Hokies lost games to the Tennessee Volunteers, the Syracuse Orange and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets after beating the Miami Hurricanes, UNC Tar Heels, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

In 2017, the Hokies lost to Miami, Clemson and Oklahoma State- all reasonable losses, but dropped a game to the Yellow Jackets once again proving that Paul Johnson seems to have Fuente and Bud Foster’s number. Coach Fuente’s staff has driven the Hokies up the S&P+ rankings since his arrival. The Hokies finished 2015 7-6 with a 59th ranking and were 30th after the 2017 season concluded.

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