Repeatedly, Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente has been asked about the pressures of following a coach lionized by a fan base.
Jimbo Fisher, a bit of an expert in the field, said pressure isn’t the biggest issue when following a legendary coach. Fisher, one of the few coaches to successfully succeed a beloved figure, said it’s breaking some of the loyalties that can be the biggest challenge.
"It’s more so from the inner workings of the people around you," said Fisher, who won a national championship in his fourth season after replacing Bobby Bowden in 2010.