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Virginia Tech’s James Franklin turned a Zoom presser into viral chaos by repeatedly calling out “Hey, Michael” — five times — before the reporter could even ask his question. The awkward moment? Franklin was just being friendly, but with no video feed, the reporter thought there was an audio glitch. Meanwhile, Franklin’s Hokies are off to a blistering 2-0 start, scoring over 117 points combined, but face a stiff test this weekend against Maryland’s stingy 14-point-per-game defense. It’s not all smooth sailing for Franklin — he’s also drawn fire for questioning a penalty call after a touchdown celebration involving cadets. As he tries to build team and fan connections, these moments highlight the quirky realities of virtual media. The upcoming game will be a true litmus test for his high-powered offense against a disciplined, tough defense.

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