Virginia Tech on Monday hired Cardinals linebackers coach Sam Siefkes to be the Hokies' defensive coordinator, the school announced, and Arizona coach Jonathan Gannon lauded the move, saying Siefkes "has unbelievable knowledge on how to stop offenses.

Per reports from Matt Zenitz and Pete Thamel, Virginia Tech is keying in on a new defensive coordinator, as they are targeting Arizona Cardinals' linebacker coa

BLACKSBURG, Va. – It’s been a busy offseason for Virginia Tech’s Brent Pry--recruting, transfer portal and staff changes. He’s had to hire a new offensive line coach, defensive coordinator and now it appears he’ll need to hire an offensive coordinator.