Former Hokie Jack Tyler Lands Promotion as Linebackers Coach
Wednesday afternoon, Tyler was announced as the new linebackers coach at only 30 years old and Hokie nation was ecstatic.
Jack Tyler
@JackInTheBox58
DREAMS COME TRUE! I am so thankful to @CoachFuente and @coach_ham for this opportunity. Thank you to @coachfostervt and @t_claeys and all my many great mentors and coaches that have helped me get to this position to achieve my dreams. I can’t wait to get to work! Go Hokies!
Jack Tyler IS Virginia Tech Football
While having one of the greatest names for a linebacker ever in college football, Tyler was one heck of a story at Virginia Tech. From Oakton, Virginia, Tyler was the 2008 Virginia Player of the year, breaking tackling records left and right. Tyler came to Blacksburg as a walk-on, earned a scholarship, and never looked back.
He was a four year letterman, a two-time All-ACC player, never lost to UVA, and was instrumental in leading the defense for his 37 starting wins as a Hokie. He had 286 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and 32.5 tackles for loss.
Tyler came back to Blacksburg as a graduate assistant for the defense in 2017 to then moving to quality control of the defense in 2019 where he stayed until Wednesday. Tyler adds energy, charisma, and of course, passion for Virginia Tech to its lineup of young defensive coaches.
Andy Bitter
@AndyBitterVT
This is now a *very* young defensive staff. Justin Hamilton (38), Darryl Tapp (36), Ryan Smith (30) and Jack Tyler (30) are all under 40. The oldest is DL coach Bill Teerlinck, who is all of 42. #Hokies
The Future Is Here
Tyler is seemingly the last piece of the puzzle for Justin Hamilton's team. Many were wary of Jham taking over at his age and experience, but it sure does seem like he's done everything right so far. Former coach Bud Foster seems to think highly of this move as well.
Bud Foster
@coachfostervt
Congratulations to Jack Tyler @JackInTheBox58 on his promotion. I couldn't be more excited for him or more proud of him. I've had the pleasure of watching him develop and evolve as a man, a player and as a coach. He's a special man and has a bright future in this business. #LPD
I'm all aboard in rooting for the success of Jack Tyler and I think I say that for all of Hokie Nation.
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