Robert Eugene "Bud" Foster Jr. [1] (born July 28, 1959) is a retired American college football coach and former player. He currently serves as a Defensive Advisor/Analyst for the Virginia Tech Hokies. [2]

Dec 14, 2024 · In this edition of Virginia Tech Hokies Football News, some players have opt out of the bowl game, Brent Pry is bringing back Bud Foster and several coaching changes for the next month.

Nov 27, 2019 · Mere hours after Virginia Tech’s third consecutive loss, 52-22 at Pitt last year, doctors recorded Bud Foster’s resting heart rate at more than 200 beats per minute, roughly three times...

• The architect of Tech’s famed Lunch Pail Defense, Foster is the longest continually tenured FBS assistant coach at the same school with those 33 years of service, a mark that is seven seasons longer than the next two individuals on that list.

Jan 2, 2025 · After retiring at the conclusion of the 2019 season, legendary Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster has come out of retirement to assist the Hokies with full game prep after...

Apr 12, 2023 · However, it is not the full reality, because truthfully, Bud Foster is not retired. He is still employed by Virginia Tech, serving as an ambassador to the school and its sports programs, giving back to the community that gave so much love and support to him for three decades.

Oct 12, 2022 · Foster, Frank Beamer's longtime right-hand man, reflects on staying put in an era when assistant coaches are always on the move.

Aug 21, 2019 · On Aug. 1, in what initially appeared to be a typical press conference held for the football team, Bud Foster announced his retirement after the upcoming season after 33 years with the university.

Jan 4, 2025 · Virginia Tech Brings Back Coaching Legend Bud Foster as Adviser. Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry has announced that legendary defensive coach Bud Foster will return to the Hokies’ football program in an advisory role.

Jan 2, 2025 · CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Virginia Tech football’s next defensive coordinator will not be Bud Foster, wishful thinking from some Hokies fans that head coach Brent Pry put to rest Thursday at the Duke’s Mayo Bowl media day.