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I think Women recruits are closer to being true student athletes than men

sounds harsh but it's the reality especially as there isn't as much money in Women's pro sports. Academics, support, family type environment, safety are probably more important. Thus why we don't see rural schools with a disadvantage. Of course as we get more NIL money in the Women's game there will be a small number of recruits who will go towards where the money is (look at LSU and USC).
Posted: 03/14/2024 at 12:00 PM ET
(In response to this post by StautonHokie)

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Honest ?
StautonHokie • 03/14/24 10:37 AM ET
Completely different dynamics driven by the size of the pot of gold
VT ChemE 1986 • 03/14/24 12:18 PM ET
I think Women recruits are closer to being true student athletes than men ◄
HokieBrazil • 03/14/24 12:00 PM ET
In my college teaching experience that is completely true
Pylons • 03/14/24 12:19 PM ET
You would appreciate this study then on college athlete graduation rates
HokieRat • 03/14/24 03:28 PM ET
Thanks. Looks interesting and not surprising. 😊**
Pylons • 03/14/24 03:56 PM ET
About only thing in common is both use a basketball (albeit not same size)**
marcbvtgm • 03/14/24 11:41 AM ET
Well, there is one main difference...
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/14/24 10:50 AM ET
Damn Chris, that was an excellent post **
VaTechHokiesACC • 03/14/24 09:41 PM ET
Good points. **
VT One • 03/14/24 02:34 PM ET
Of course, those things are true for both coach's competition too**
Pylons • 03/14/24 12:23 PM ET
Kenny's, family 1st approach, plays pretty good in recruiting...
vthhhi • 03/14/24 11:19 AM ET
So women’s families prioritize family and men’s families don’t as much? **
HoodatB • 03/14/24 01:37 PM ET
Not all, but I believe some do, parents tend to protect daughters more ..
vthhhi • 03/14/24 03:42 PM ET
Not as much much family atmosphere as safe environment**
vtbball80 • 03/14/24 02:22 PM ET
It still works in men's sports, but..
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/14/24 11:25 AM ET
And getting into those salaries a little bit more...
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/14/24 12:14 PM ET
Whit has his fingerprints all over this …
VPI63 • 03/14/24 05:48 PM ET
Perhaps VT should cut back on number of sports if $$ is an issue
40ozDistrict • 03/14/24 01:04 PM ET
That isn't as easy as it might sound. Reductions in sports would likely
mghokie • 03/14/24 02:26 PM ET
Keep FB, Basketball, Wrestling, Track, then the 4 cheapest of the rest.
40ozDistrict • 03/14/24 07:42 PM ET
I agree
Midwestguy • 03/14/24 12:38 PM ET
I like your prioritization better. :)**
NokieHokie • 03/14/24 12:21 PM ET
did you mean rehire frazier when jones left?**
Hokies23 • 03/14/24 11:58 AM ET
Yep, sorry, I'll edit.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/14/24 12:00 PM ET
Re-hire Frazier when Jones left, correct?**
Glen Allen Hokie • 03/14/24 11:57 AM ET
Yep-It is all about the $$$**
STEAMBOAT • 03/14/24 10:58 AM ET
Agree, as the Women's game grows (and more $'s are generated), I'm sure....
GoldCoast • 03/14/24 12:15 PM ET