BLACKSBURG (WSLS 10 SPORTS) - The Bruins of Blacksburg High haven't had to hire a new football coach in four decades. Hall of Famer David Crist retired from coaching after 40 years at the helm, and 239 victories, which included a pair of VHSL state titles. Â Â Â
Now Blacksburg turns to a Richlands graduate--who's coached in the area before..as an assistant at Richlands, Radford, and Virginia high.
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'Thad Wells' comes to Blacksburg from Colleton prep in South Carolina where he was the head varsity coach and assistant athletic director. He's got all southwest Virginia roots--in a big way.Â
He's a Radford University graduate and got his masters from Liberty. He was a safety and running back for Emory and Henry college.Â
Wells will be introduced at tomorrow's winter pep rally at Blacksburg high.