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I would suggest people review the list of AthDept personnel on

HokieSports.com. I downloaded it (update it every so often), and review it when questions come up. As one example, look at how many people are in some "communications" position, yet how little we communicate. Then, remember, that in addition to those people listed, there are numerous contractor personnel that aren't listed. Many of the mundane activities of the AthDept are performed by contractor personnel. That's why I frequently post about the lack of contractor oversight. HokieSports.com is handled by wmt (go to the bottom of the page), which is a partner of Paciolan/IMG/LearField. A lot of the ticketing is done by contractor personnel, not AthDept employees. And, a lot of the other AthDept financial activity is supposedly done by contractors (if anyone wants the contracts, let me know). Many on here probably believe I am against out-sourcing, but I'm not. But out-sourcing requires constant assiduous oversight, and that type of oversight is not being done by AthDept leadership. In the federal contracting system, a person is assigned as for oversight (used to be called a COTR (Contracting Officer's Technical Rep) and I think now is called a COR (Contracting Officer's Rep). I spent decades of my life investigating contract fraud, and the most common thread when fraud occurred was a weak COTR/COR. And, as I look at the AthDept, it has some of the weakest oversight I've ever seen. I have seen dozens of instances where the contractor isn't doing what is called for in the contract,... chronically. Yet, this chronic non-performance occurs season after season, year after year. @VTChip is well aware of the obstacles instituted by Whit and his Minions to obstruct his fundraising for softball. In fact, in at least one instance, I came to believe Whit and his Minions hadn't even read the contract they signed. But in the overall picture, whether it is the AthDept itself responsible for the miscues, or a contractor, the AthDept is responsible.
Posted: 02/23/2026 at 10:33 AM ET
(In response to this post by Chris Coleman)

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February TV blackout
5thFloorLee • 02/22/26 11:31 PM ET
Thanks JMU **
HokiesACC2004 • 02/24/26 06:00 AM ET
Until the locals are purged
ftsumterhokie • 02/23/26 03:46 PM ET
How are they doing reviews if there is no TV?
AnotherTechW • 02/23/26 09:30 AM ET
That's what I was wondering.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/23/26 02:53 PM ET
In English, there are mounted cameras on the
David CunninghamAdmin • 02/24/26 02:47 PM ET
They are on top the dugouts**
La Gargola • 02/23/26 08:59 PM ET
In softball, South Carolina, Georgia, and Charlotte all had similar reviews
VTChip • 02/23/26 06:15 PM ET
I blame tWhit Babcock - must be his decision to try to put butts in seats
U2Hokie • 02/23/26 09:04 AM ET
The non-conference baseball games are free.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/23/26 02:56 PM ET
It’s just crazy bull****e!**
U2Hokie • 02/23/26 06:29 PM ET
$15 beers they have to make some money lol **
AnotherTechW • 02/23/26 03:03 PM ET
Lol, yeah. I like beer, but not that much.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/23/26 03:39 PM ET
$15 beers piss me off to no end.
Brewing_Hokie • 02/23/26 07:02 PM ET
Become a 12 Stepper - That will cure your anxiety**
N2VT2 • 02/24/26 07:11 PM ET
There is no beer in existence that's worth $15 each.**
Atlee Hokie • 02/23/26 07:39 PM ET
if served by Sidney Sweeney - yes. Yes there is. **
3TechFanz • 02/25/26 12:17 PM ET
Nah there are some **
Brewing_Hokie • 02/23/26 08:45 PM ET
For sure, I'd pay $15 for a Treehouse IPA, no doubt!**
BG Hokie • 02/24/26 06:22 PM ET
Re some of the rare "Monk" trippels et al ?**
astrohokie • 02/24/26 12:04 PM ET
I stand by my statement. You may be right for a beer connoisseur though.**
Atlee Hokie • 02/23/26 09:29 PM ET
Utopias... Pliny the Younger...maybe 2 cans of Heady Topper...**
RRHokie90 • 02/23/26 09:08 PM ET
Yikes!**
astrohokie • 02/23/26 03:18 PM ET
I love it, if the bathorooms are not clean, Whit ies expected to clean them
1947Sunbowl • 02/23/26 01:42 PM ET
That's a great red herring you tossed out there.
Atlee Hokie • 02/23/26 07:37 PM ET
SMH mercury…**
Brewing_Hokie • 02/23/26 07:04 PM ET
The baseball staff has absolutely made it clear that they don't like it.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/23/26 02:59 PM ET
Whit is simply a poor ass AD just collecting a paycheck.**
Atlee Hokie • 02/23/26 09:31 PM ET
Chris, this sentence of yours says it all:
saret • 02/23/26 03:21 PM ET
Ridiculous post....and massively ill informed. Baseball "management" has
VTScoop • 02/23/26 02:53 PM ET
Merc gets off track every now and then 😁…..
RJHokie • 02/23/26 05:31 PM ET
Your statements are the......
2hhoop3 • 02/23/26 07:23 PM ET
Hang in there Scoop... we need you man!**
astrohokiebob • 02/23/26 05:19 PM ET
Consider the source.**
Nortazhokie • 02/23/26 03:07 PM ET
Wow '47 (aka Babs Brother) - we got 3.5 million from Union Bank to add
U2Hokie • 02/23/26 02:36 PM ET
I believe Weaver hired Pat Mason. **
RJHokie • 02/23/26 07:39 PM ET
u r right sir! TY**
U2Hokie • 02/23/26 11:01 PM ET
He did (link)
Nortazhokie • 02/23/26 08:07 PM ET
I think you are correct.......
2hhoop3 • 02/23/26 07:58 PM ET
Yeah, at least last year they had one camera (albeit down the RF line), but
Nortazhokie • 02/23/26 07:53 AM ET
Your contention is correct...and the explanation is they don't want to move
VTScoop • 02/23/26 09:34 AM ET
Moved...
U2Hokie • 02/23/26 02:34 PM ET
That's just plain laziness. Like an STD, the AthDept leadership is
saret • 02/23/26 12:51 PM ET
Thanks @VTScoop. Who is "they" in this case? Is it Babcock directly...
QCP • 02/23/26 12:28 PM ET
Well, it would be best to reach out directly to Brad Wurthman since
VTScoop • 02/23/26 01:52 PM ET
Good advice for @QCP , Scoop. Brad almost always responds.**
saret • 02/23/26 03:09 PM ET
Very helpful! Just sent an email to Brad. Will see if I get any response.**
QCP • 02/23/26 02:19 PM ET
Please let us know what he says (if anything). I emailed them early last
Nortazhokie • 02/23/26 02:20 PM ET
Well, I got an out of office response so bad timing on that, but it did...
QCP • 02/23/26 02:27 PM ET
I researched the ACC numbers so far, as of this weekend...
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/23/26 02:16 PM ET
Pretty sure I watched a few innings of a Miami game, but not sure the
Nortazhokie • 02/23/26 07:46 PM ET
Pathetic!**
maroonhiker • 02/23/26 06:42 PM ET
That’s embarrassing!!!**
AnotherTechW • 02/23/26 03:06 PM ET
That needs to be in @QCP email.....LOL. Actually seriously, it
VTScoop • 02/23/26 02:48 PM ET
Your last two sentences......
2hhoop3 • 02/23/26 02:01 PM ET
My hope is that if an email is sent directly to WB in the future is that it
laphroaig • 02/23/26 12:56 PM ET
Actually, laphroaig, that already happens. Any email sent to Whit
saret • 02/23/26 01:01 PM ET
Wow. Unreal. **
HOKIE MAGIC • 02/23/26 11:11 AM ET
how much is a friggin camera? in the grand scheme of things
3TechFanz • 02/23/26 11:08 AM ET
Much appreciated reply Scoop. Very disappointing.**
Nortazhokie • 02/23/26 09:55 AM ET
Feels like a slap in the face to fans.
AnotherTechW • 02/23/26 09:39 AM ET
Slap in the face to the coaches and players, too.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/23/26 10:02 AM ET
Lack of oversight and accountability? Sounds familiar in this modern world!**
MDHokie79 • 02/24/26 11:19 AM ET
Absolutely terrible **
La Gargola • 02/23/26 09:24 PM ET
But, but but, Whit is doing a great job now.
Atlee Hokie • 02/23/26 01:35 PM ET
Nothing is trivial. It all gets noticed and points to a culture the AD has
HokiePWC • 02/23/26 10:41 AM ET
yep, if you can't do the small stuff - how can you do the "big" stuff.**
3TechFanz • 02/23/26 11:09 AM ET
I would suggest people review the list of AthDept personnel on ◄
saret • 02/23/26 10:33 AM ET
Do they still allow "work at home"? Maybe somebody needs to get a search
laphroaig • 02/23/26 01:03 PM ET
I don't remote work is the issue here. People can (and do) not work when in
AbsolutVT03 • 02/23/26 03:47 PM ET
But Whit knew Franklin's agent... So Whit gets a lifetime appointment! :(**
NokieHokie • 02/23/26 10:04 AM ET
what????**
AnotherTechW • 02/23/26 10:40 AM ET
Buy more cameras/equipment????
91HokieBob • 02/23/26 09:36 AM ET
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Atlee Hokie • 02/23/26 02:08 PM ET
Makes 0 sense**
astrohokie • 02/23/26 05:54 AM ET
What's less than zero?**
laphroaig • 02/23/26 01:00 PM ET