Spotlight VIRGINIA TECH ATHLETICS Virginia Tech administrators Wurthman, Brugger McSorley lose their jobs MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times Jul 31, 2026 Jul 31, 2026 Updated 4 hrs ago 0 1 of 2 Virginia Tech athletic director Brian White has axed two administrators. White was hired in June. The Roanoke Times/file June Brad Wurthman has been let go as Virginia Tech's executive associate athletic director for external operations and chief revenue officer. The Roanoke Times/File 2025 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times Virginia Tech executive associate athletic directors Brad Wurthman and Bridget Brugger McSorley have been let go, according to the university.kAmq@E9 =@DE E96:C ;@3D =2DE H66<]k^AmkAmxE H2D 6IA64E65 E92E ?6H ':C8:?:2 %649 2E9=6E:4 5:C64E@C qC:2? (9:E6 H@F=5 36 =6EE:?8 D@>6 DE277 >6>36CD 8@ :? 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