NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- After James Franklin was hired as Virginia Tech's new head football coach, speculation immediately began as to who might join him in Blacksburg as part of his coaching staff. Would former assistant Ricky Rahne reunite with his former boss to help lead the revival of the ACC program?

Though not from credible outlets, reports that surfaced online Thursday that Franklin and Rahne were "in talks" regarding the Hokies' offensive coordinator position only fueled the speculation among several fanbases.

So, naturally, the head coach was asked about the rumors during his weekly media availability Monday. And he was ready to answer.

"I'm saying that these rumors that Coach Franklin and I have talked about this job or whatever, that's not true," Rahne insisted. "Coach Franklin

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