Months after James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech , the athletic department took a big hit in stability. In April, VT president Tim Sands announced his intention to step down. In the same month, Hokies athletic director Whit Babcock announced his retirement. Those are two big changes for Virginia Tech and could be concerning for Franklin if those replacements don't have a good relationship with the new head coach. More News: Texas HC Steve Sarkisian Slams Ole Miss for ‘Basket Weaving’