Virginia Tech delays spring game after pregame parachuter crashes into video board
By Ethan Stone
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Virginia Tech has delayed its spring game indefinitely as crews work to rescue the American flag parachuter, who crashed into the video board during pregame festivities at Lane Stadium.
Thankfully, it appears the parachuter is okay after a rough collision with the video board, which was captured in the video below by a user at the spring game. According to a few reporters on-scene for the game, the parachuter was stuck dangling from the video board for well over 10 minutes.
It appears strong winds made landing more difficult than previously anticipated. Here’s a look at the scene and crash:
Further reports, such as the one below, indicate the individual was indeed rescued safely by the fire department.
Obviously, this is not a fantastic omen for the start of the James Franklin era at Virginia Tech. The Hokies, after years of mediocrity, hired the former Penn State head coach after he and the Nittany Lions parted ways following an anticlimactic 2025 season.
The Hokies have been reeling since Frank Beamer left following the 2015 season. Justin Fuente had a few good years at the start of his tenure, but Virginia Tech has failed to win 8 games in one season dating back to an 8-5 finish in 2019.
Here’s an update from Virginia Tech:
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
