Criticism
Stinespring had faced criticism from the fans and players for offensive output during his time as offensive coordinator, which compares poorly with that of his predecessors under Frank Beamer.
In 2008, sports columnist Norm Wood has commented that Stinespring's offensive production in recent years has been "abysmal", and that he heard fans chanting "Fire Stinespring" before one home game.
Stinespring also came under recent criticism following the 0-2 opening to the 2010 season, the first VT season to start with two consecutive losses since 1995. The loss to James Madison on Sept. 11, 2010 followed six consecutive VT wins against JMU, with multiple points of the loss attributed to offensive turnovers, and marks the first time that VT has lost to a FCS ranked team since 1985.
While Stinespring faced criticism for offensive production, he has also been praised for his abilities as a recruiter. Players have also expressed their appreciation for Stinespring as a personal coach, and for his ability to recruit talented new players to the franchise.
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