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Nailed it Hoop’s👆👆👆…think you manifested the key pillar in all this;

The Prez doesn’t know what to do or how to proceed and if you think about it, there’s no upside in doing so either way. So, he (Sands) plays the string out. Getting the new Prez installed sooner (or the plan to do so conveniently released to the public), so we can move ahead with the new AD hire. The BOV plays a critical role here. I’m HOPEFUL they are on the cadence in terms of decision making, and the nuances of getting someone installed at the AD, asap. Finally, I’d be interested in your perspective: one thing I noticed during the Franklin press conference (when all the executive management was present) was the deflated, almost, ‘detached’ look Babcock had on his face during the entirety. He didn’t seem pumped or excited, just ho-hum. I took that as a sign of a man who knew what his future holds, which is no future. Maybe I misread that, but would be interested in knowing if you perceived it as such? Or anyone else’s perspective…
Posted: 03/30/2026 at 11:06 AM ET
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Just an utterly deflating series, not only for this year…
QCP 03/30/26 07:10 AM ET
I agree with everything you’ve stated, BUT, nothing will happen until Sands
Irish Hokie 03/30/26 09:29 AM ET
Been saying that for a while now.Nothing happens in the athletic department
Nortazhokie 03/30/26 10:29 AM ET
I think the fact.....
2hhoop3 03/30/26 10:42 AM ET
Nailed it Hoop’s👆👆👆…think you manifested the key pillar in all this;
Irish Hokie 03/30/26 11:06 AM ET
IMO, Babcock has already been removed from anything related to football.
Hokie`79 03/30/26 12:47 PM ET
Did not pay any attention ....
2hhoop3 03/30/26 11:14 AM ET
Got it…thank-you.**
Irish Hokie 03/30/26 11:15 AM ET
Was really disappointing. Miami aside, this was the part of the schedule
HokiePWC 03/30/26 09:21 AM ET
Agreed - very tough situation because that '27 class looks to be elite
vtfin91 03/30/26 08:20 AM ET