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IIRC, didn't Odom turn down the VT job previously?

Unfortunately the TSL board search doesn't seem to be working for me, as I tried to go back and look at posts after Buzz left. But I could swear that before MY was hired, there were strong rumors that VT was interested in Odom, and he didn't want the job for some reason. If I'm completely off base, someone please correct me. But I would not assume that IF Odom does well at VCU, and IF there was an opening at VT in a few years, Odom would automatically want to come here. UPDATE: found this article from back in the day... doesn't specify exactly why the deal fell through. ** Edited by Gobbler Guru at 3/30/2023, 11:02:14 AM
Link: Odom, VT fail to reach agreement
Posted: 03/30/2023 at 10:55 AM ET
(In response to this post by VTStylez9)

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Mike Rhoades to Penn state. Heard Odom is on vcus radar**
HokieJamie • 03/29/23 01:05 PM ET
Feel like Odom is potentially an upgrade over Rhoades...
hokierevisionist • 03/30/23 06:53 PM ET
7 Vcu players in the portal including ace Baldwin **
HokieJamie • 03/30/23 04:09 PM ET
and Odom will be VT's next coach in 10 years**
VTStylez9 • 03/29/23 05:16 PM ET
No… Hunter Cattoor**
Shbolf • 03/30/23 04:43 PM ET
IIRC, didn't Odom turn down the VT job previously? ◄
Gobbler Guru • 03/30/23 10:55 AM ET
No, not to my knowledge.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/30/23 05:49 PM ET
I got to know Odom during his VT years.
1980VT • 03/31/23 05:31 PM ET
Wasn't the thought that Odom would jump to WF if he had a chance.(i.e.
VTMONEY94 • 03/30/23 05:58 PM ET
I don't think that was the main concern.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/31/23 12:08 PM ET
I hope it works out........
2hhoop3 • 03/31/23 12:27 PM ET
Seems like he is untouchable regardless of how it turns out.**
NokieHokie • 03/31/23 02:37 PM ET
Even as a.........
2hhoop3 • 03/31/23 05:09 PM ET
I sure hope so! :)**
NokieHokie • 03/31/23 05:16 PM ET
Ballein's influence, is that a positive or negative in your opinion?**
GretnaHokie • 03/31/23 12:09 PM ET
Generally it's been positive.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/31/23 12:10 PM ET
For a few hours it seemed true
Vippie1 • 03/30/23 04:07 PM ET
Don’t know if it will be Odom, but I’d take the under on 10 years with MY**
st_andrew • 03/30/23 09:54 AM ET
Hampden-Sydney grad and knows how to beat Tony B...sounds good**
Tuckahokie • 03/30/23 06:00 AM ET
That is quite possible**
HokieJamie • 03/29/23 06:37 PM ET
Could be an awesome transition when CMY decides to retire.
VTHogmollies • 03/29/23 08:04 PM ET
Yeah jones is gone in 1 or 2 years tops **
HokieJamie • 03/29/23 08:16 PM ET
Sort of surprised we still have him on staff.
EDGEMAN • 03/30/23 06:41 AM ET
I think he is benefiting from some extra time at VT
HokieAl • 03/30/23 01:20 PM ET
I was thinking the same exact thing.**
Jeffroww • 03/29/23 06:18 PM ET
A bit surprised
Vippie1 • 03/29/23 04:28 PM ET
Better conference, closer to family etc**
HokieJamie • 03/29/23 04:35 PM ET
Thought Odom already reported to be next VCU coach?**
hokietony • 03/29/23 02:22 PM ET
Everything pointing that way school as not announced it yet**
HokieJamie • 03/29/23 02:32 PM ET
Would be a really strong hire for VCU.**
VTHogmollies • 03/29/23 03:16 PM ET
And with a good run at VCU put him as leading target for ACC Schools
hokieninsurance • 03/29/23 03:19 PM ET