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Football Board
3 w ago
The real experts didn't have expectations for US to progress much deeper..
the US would need 2 generational players playing in the same time period to even have a shot. It's easier to do it on the women's side but millions of (non-US) boys are playing soccer/futbol from 4 yr olds up dreaming about one day playing for their national team.
The Lounge
3 w ago
Indecisive. should have cleared but changed mind mid-kick
defender could have used his hands too...but would have likely ended the same
Football Board
1 mo ago
solid point..Coach Franklin has some runway and using a different
framework + in a different coaching cycle. But experience IS valuable (ask Indiana and others)...
Football Board
1 mo ago
Was odd to have these 2 in Brazil to begin with...I could see
a ND vs MIA type of match-up but teams are becoming more protective with their non-conf schedules/opponent strength
Women's Basketball Board
2 mo ago
Refreshing? College sports have/are becoming unattached to college...
I guess the refreshing part is that a number is now public plus VT is starting to organize as a sports business and hopefully limiting institutional exposure/risk via llc/non-profit. Even so, fans should not expect many sports to be above average. Can only afford to resource 1 (maybe 2 if 1 isn't football) sport at a top tier level (95% of schools are in the same position).
Baseball Board
2 mo ago
It’s a football train/engine..
Have to adjust expectations for non fb lower and increase football expectations… If fb isn’t top 3 ACC this year it’s a miss.. no excuses
Men's Basketball Board
3 mo ago
NIL has killed the Cinderella..no need to expand
maybe generates a little more money but there's a risk to value
Football Board
3 mo ago
Great deal of exposure for VT...Do you think people
nationally or regionally care about a VT scrimmage? I'd prefer that it did not happen and thankful injuries were minor...But it got VT "free" national exposure from a non-negative event.
Women's Basketball Board
3 mo ago
Happy for her.. Likely her "dream" school but did CMD a solid by
following her to VT. I wouldn't be surprised if coach didn't help transition back...
Women's Basketball Board
3 mo ago
Women's Basketball Board
3 mo ago
Frankly I thought no way...but his buyout is smallish
prob wants more KY love $
** Edited by VT757to276 at 4/7/2026, 1:30:09 PM
Men's Basketball Board
3 mo ago
Luke Murray (son of Bill) takes over at BC
Should be interesting to watch...BC would be wise (imo) to better resource (re-balance to) men's and women's basketball. There just seems like a void in that area and football (there) is an extreme climb. Both programs are in the basement (with coachNew reset) so it'll be interesting to watch what BC basketball does to change.
Women's Basketball Board
3 mo ago
Well..there will be many looking for a new home..sounds like
UTenn's roster is in the portal. seems like they've had some program friction with coachNew (not a nil-only issue when all hit exit).
Women's Basketball Board
3 mo ago
99.9% don't know what a specific univ nil budget is and
that number can change with 1 donor's decision. It seems progression requires talent, skill + experience/age...just look at the ucla wbb "age" or Indiana's fb age/experience.. As far as nil, vt has to get football right so i expect mbb (and wbb) to not measurably increase nil & there's a premium on capable Jr/Sr/Grads.
Women's Basketball Board
3 mo ago
Women's Basketball Board
3 mo ago
You’re trolling I assume.. literally
Approaching her prime..
…’Was second in the nation (and tops in the ACC) in assist-to-turnover ratio this season at 6.0. Will be a redshirt junior with two years of eligibility remaining.”
Women's Basketball Board
3 mo ago
Well nil adds friction to relationships
I.e.. “why is player x getting x and im getting 1/3 ?” Idk . I thought I read that maybe her sister playing elsewhere too?
Women's Basketball Board
3 mo ago
IMO. Mackie could play at most any t10 program that
Has a spot/need.. These 2 departing is nearly a total reset…perpetual rebuild.. I don’t blame cmd.. she’s a good coach … it’s just where college sports are in today’s environment for the mass middle.. VT football needs to deliver big..
Women's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
Women's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
Has Mackenzie Nelson announced? She'll get attention but hope
that she stays... She's becoming a "trusted" player... someone you want on-court as much as possible
Men's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
Men's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
Was thinking same BUT for WBB where a "little" extra makes a difference..
MBB seems to be headed towards an enterprise where another 100-500k does not move the needle.
Men's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
Part of me thinks vt mbb should adopt vcu's model:
1 mil coach...then shift "savings" to nil... Not great for coach longevity but the game changes every year anyway...until there are some rules...
Women's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
Essentially who spent the most... USC-e for example is nearly 7M/year in
the red. For non-oil or free money universities, it seems like most programs have to pick their sports winners and losers...
Football Board
4 mo ago
There were some solid high school classes
In those years in va.. if I remember, Harvin (or other top va kid) suffered from migraines pretty bad…
Men's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
He acts/comes-across as a-holish at some point during a game... Last game
running up to the ref on-court, coat half off , nearly butt-butting the ref. BUT he is a great coach and gets high performance. As long as he's not abusing his players, it's entertaining..The refs are adults and can address his behavior should they choose.
That said, LSU has cornered the market on crazy...Uconn only has 1 :-)...
Men's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
HaHa...as they should know, every team is bought at tourney level
I thought Duke would win it all this year, but a lil luck helps as you near the top. Fun game to watch.
Women's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
Men's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
Men's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
Can’t compare Duke bb to vt bb
Duke has to get MBB “right” It’s who they are… Vt has to get football right.. Vt can’t chop 30m from football to match Duke in bb
Men's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
UNC basketball is different vs VT basketball..Much of their identity and
energy (and resources) "require" men's bb to perform beyond an invite. Jordan(the man and brand) aren't going to settle for just an invite and have the resources to back change.
Vt HAS to get football right first...no need to pay (non-fb) coaches to not coach.
Women's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
they bring eyes/viewership...whether you hate/love them
In literal terms, the game could lose most anyone and survive...But this is an entertainment business and the "boos" aren't bad for business.
Women's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
Men's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
hard pass..vt needs football to get right soon...redistributing 20m+ to
hoops just isn't wise imo. Hopefully fb success generates more revenue that can be added to the gen-fund.
Men's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
Men's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
Women's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
Women's Basketball Board
4 mo ago
well said..and on-track with expectations...next year the needle moves a
little higher...but making the tourney was "the bar" this season