Saturday afternoon, legendary and former Virginia Tech football defensive coordinator Bud Foster returned to Lane Stadium for the Hokies Homecoming Game against Wake Forest. At the end of the first quarter, Foster was down on the field and spoke to the sold-out crowd.
The legend himself, @coachfostervt 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Nxao4CClwX
— HokieSports (@hokiesports) October 14, 2023
His words were heard loud and clear by the Virginia Tech players and fans as they did indeed make life miserable for the Wake Forest offense. In fact, they dominated the Demon Deacons to the tune of seven sacks and 13 tackles for loss in a dominating 30-13 victory.
Message heard and message received in what certainly felt like a must-win game for the Hokies in terms of having a chance following their bye week to become Bowl-eligible sitting at 3-4. Sunday morning, the former defensive coordinator for legendary head coach Frank Beamer had to defend himself on Twitter/X after a fan accused him of being drunk during his speech that lasted just over 60 seconds. Foster responded with his tweet.
Now why would you say that?!?! Totally disrespectful!!! You weren't with or know me. I was honored to do this and the last thing I would do is be Hammerd,as you say,in front of the Hokie Nation. Really!!!
— Bud Foster (@coachfostervt) October 15, 2023
It’s safe to say the Hokies fans stood up and defended their former DC, something that should not come as a surprise.
Bud sat right near me most of the game and was far from “hammered” come on man be better
— VT Only Seth Knachel (@The_SethKnachel) October 15, 2023
I can think of nothing worse than getting called out by Coach Foster, one of the greatest ever humans.
— ML Louis (@r0mpy) October 15, 2023
https://twitter.com/Idahokie77/status/1713582334287687995
Tell him coach
— Doug Wilson (@dcwilson40) October 15, 2023
You're a legend, Bud. Don't be bothered by this random nit.
— Allen, Allen, Allen, & Allen (@MatthewHokie) October 15, 2023
It should be mentioned that the original Tweet was taken down by the person who made the accusation after getting a tone of blowback, but it’s safe to say once again that Virginia Tech fans came to the defense of their legendary defensive coordinator. As they should. Bud Foster is a true legend in college football.
We love you too coach!