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He’s doing the same thing he did before

The #1 goal of an AD is to match funding to program success. He failed football in 2018, he’s failing basketball in 2024. We need to stop letting him off the hook with “this is what the fans wanted.” We want him to do his job, which he’s failed at twice in the same manner.
Posted: 03/29/2024 at 12:44 PM ET
(In response to this post by Chris Coleman)

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NIL Football > NIL Basketball
hburghokie09 • 03/29/24 11:09 AM ET
Going all in on football is a dangerous and slippery slope IMO. Our giving
BackInTheBurg • 03/29/24 02:31 PM ET
Not long ago Whitt was being criticized for not focusing enough on football
wwhokie1 • 03/29/24 03:40 PM ET
That’s why Whit…it’s Whit…gets paid the big bucks **
BackInTheBurg • 03/29/24 04:01 PM ET
He gets paid so much he should have 2 t's on his name! :)**
NokieHokie • 03/29/24 04:30 PM ET
I'll be interested to see what happens a couple of years from now.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/29/24 02:51 PM ET
We are undergoing a strategic inflection in the industry
VT ChemE 1986 • 03/29/24 02:37 PM ET
But it's a short-term sacrifice. Either it will pay off and we get in the
NokieHokie • 03/29/24 02:36 PM ET
This is the correct answer **
WestEndHokie39 • 03/30/24 08:37 AM ET
Yep. I probably knew the answer before I posted. But it made me feel better
BackInTheBurg • 03/29/24 02:44 PM ET
Yes, I've been writing about that for several months now.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/29/24 12:02 PM ET
We got a coach (Pry) that prioritizes relationships, hitting VA hard EARLY
thewhofartedlook • 03/29/24 02:42 PM ET
question about NIL and approach
DMV Gobbler • 03/29/24 02:31 PM ET
I think Triumph itself is focused on football.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/29/24 02:33 PM ET
Thank you **
DMV Gobbler • 03/29/24 06:07 PM ET
This is the correct strategy. However, the basketball fans are learning
VT ChemE 1986 • 03/29/24 02:18 PM ET
We can get better at the Moneyball aspects of it, IMO.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/29/24 02:25 PM ET
Essentially, would you rather lose Kidd or Jennings, Felton, and Lane
soflahokie • 03/29/24 03:10 PM ET
I meant within it's own budget, MBB can do a little better.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/29/24 03:12 PM ET
100%**
Cvillehoops13 • 03/29/24 02:28 PM ET
Agree. On the men’s side it seems like the non graduating players
Ruffian99 • 03/29/24 01:46 PM ET
I didn't read those articles. I guess I should subscribe.
hburghokie09 • 03/29/24 01:16 PM ET
No one is going to make an announcement saying that the VT donor base
HokieFanDC • 03/29/24 01:32 PM ET
Correct, that's one of those things you have to figure out yourself.
Hokie 04 • 03/29/24 03:21 PM ET
Coach Brooks kinda said that in his welcome to Ky presser yesterday. **
pokiehokie83 • 03/29/24 02:50 PM ET
He’s doing the same thing he did before ◄
st_andrew • 03/29/24 12:44 PM ET
Always reacting versus being pro-active. I’ve seen behind the curtain
GOHOKEE • 03/29/24 08:41 PM ET
The idea should be.......
2hhoop3 • 03/29/24 04:18 PM ET
Proactive? VT Athletics? Unique concept!**
Buzzardlip • 03/29/24 04:49 PM ET
I agree he could do a better job.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/29/24 12:53 PM ET
FB, MBB, WBB, wrestling, baseball, softball?**
Pride_and_Joy • 03/29/24 01:21 PM ET
I would think the spectator sports would get the most attention, yes.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/29/24 01:23 PM ET
Seems like football needs to reign supreme.
Pride_and_Joy • 03/29/24 01:40 PM ET
I just don’t see the proof of this theory out there.
st_andrew • 03/29/24 02:26 PM ET
So cut the golf team, swimming, etc. **
Pride_and_Joy • 03/29/24 04:02 PM ET
Why cut teams that are successful? I.e. swimming.**
VTFan29 • 03/29/24 04:08 PM ET
They cost money and generate no revenue.
Pride_and_Joy • 03/29/24 04:52 PM ET
I heard this before :)**
40ozDistrict • 03/29/24 08:25 PM ET
But don't cut the sports that are consistently ranked most years.**
VTFan29 • 03/29/24 04:55 PM ET
I don’t really care.
Pride_and_Joy • 03/29/24 05:04 PM ET
I'm inclined to agree with a lot of what you say.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/29/24 02:47 PM ET
Careful, I said the exact same thing a few days ago and ruffled many
vatechcowpatty • 03/29/24 01:34 PM ET
Haha, I know, I read that.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/29/24 01:43 PM ET
NIL should be structured the way it sounds
ACC_Hoops • 03/29/24 01:16 PM ET
I’m not convinced that our win - loss record
ginnyhokie1 • 03/29/24 12:28 PM ET
My thoughts exactly
1977hokie • 03/29/24 01:54 PM ET
I don't disagree with you.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 03/29/24 12:31 PM ET
You are correct. Whit has set a priority, and is doing what he is
saret • 03/29/24 12:19 PM ET
Unfortunately its looking like too little too late. Hopefully we have a
IV_Hokie12 • 03/29/24 12:19 PM ET