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I think a fair amount of frustration fans are feeling is the realization

that the players on our teams are not fans of the program at all - or at the very least, nowhere near the level we are. But that has always been the case, they just didn't have the option to do anything about it and certainly didn't have the opportunity to make money from it (at least not openly). I agree it is frustrating to care about a player and have good feelings about them, only for them to bolt for a better opportunity but to woe is me attitude fans are starting to have about it has gone overboard. A fan revolt or consumer union won't work. I may not like the roster churn but if VT is playing basketball or football on TV, I am watching. Needing a roster card to figure out who the players are won't change that. And in the rare instance we have career guys like Cattoor going forward, hopefully they will be valued and appreciated all the more for it.
Posted: 05/02/2024 at 12:02 PM ET
(In response to this post by HokieAl)

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Jomonelson • 05/01/24 11:15 AM ET
I have no problem with NIL but I have a huge problem with unregulated NIL.
Walkin` Willie • 05/02/24 01:01 PM ET
I’m not sure what to be a fan of anymore.
HokieAl • 05/01/24 09:12 PM ET
you probably never had a problem with football coaches making many times
Scream_On_D • 05/03/24 05:36 AM ET
I think a fair amount of frustration fans are feeling is the realization ◄
hokiehill1117 • 05/02/24 12:02 PM ET
The fans have already started to revolt
GreenvilleVT • 05/01/24 08:21 PM ET
Definitely. If NIL/Portal opportunities are recognition of a player's ...
133182Hokie • 05/01/24 05:02 PM ET
They don't impose harsh punishments...
GCHokie34 • 05/01/24 05:51 PM ET
Thank you. Bad situation…pricing integrity.**
133182Hokie • 05/01/24 06:42 PM ET
ok sounds good however can fans do that??
DMV Gobbler • 05/01/24 02:43 PM ET
Donations are a huge part of this...they will dry up
VictoryTurkey • 05/01/24 05:28 PM ET
Younger generations become older generations
GCHokie34 • 05/01/24 06:24 PM ET
NIL seems different. It's a big turn off for a lot of folks. We'll see.**
40ozDistrict • 05/01/24 06:44 PM ET
Historically, it's been a very small group who have bought players.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 05/01/24 06:53 PM ET
Good point. A chunk of the 99% may not be NIL fans. That's different. **
40ozDistrict • 05/02/24 12:20 AM ET
Did we use a bagman to get Bruce smith all that firewood?**
GreenvilleVT • 05/01/24 10:55 PM ET
EVERY school has had boosters who paid players or gave them cars...
Cvillehoops13 • 05/01/24 11:00 PM ET
When I was in school...
Chris ColemanAdmin • 05/02/24 09:12 AM ET
He bought it with paper boy money. :)**
NokieHokie • 05/02/24 09:34 AM ET
A BHS athlete, who earned a FB scholarship at Tech while
Uncle Monkey • 05/02/24 09:30 AM ET
Trying my best to remember who drove a red GTO when I was in school.
santafe • 05/02/24 01:19 PM ET
Could be because of the scholarship. Lots of kids in our area got
atlhokie1 • 05/02/24 11:37 AM ET
Except this isn't NIL really. NIL is allegedly a way for kids to market
RhinoVT • 05/01/24 02:01 PM ET
Yes
Midwestguy • 05/01/24 04:43 PM ET
That might put Mission BBQ out of business...lol**
EDGEMAN • 05/01/24 04:33 PM ET
Exactly. "NIL" is a joke term.
Gobbler Guru • 05/01/24 04:03 PM ET
Do you even have to step on the court? **
6thStreetHokie • 05/01/24 03:20 PM ET
I don’t know of any professional sports league
Pride_and_Joy • 05/01/24 02:00 PM ET
If you want to use my name for your revolt, please pay up $$$$**
dj97223 • 05/01/24 01:43 PM ET
My NIL has a price as well! 😂😂😂**
Pylons • 05/01/24 01:46 PM ET
Well
Vippie1 • 05/01/24 01:24 PM ET
MLB went on strike in 1994 and I never came back.
Walkin` Willie • 05/02/24 12:50 PM ET
These are all the same sentiments...
GCHokie34 • 05/01/24 01:08 PM ET
I remember those days. Free agency + facial hair were going to ruin
johnmcd40 • 05/02/24 08:33 AM ET
Disagree. What we are seeing now is what led the NFL to surpass MLB.
Gobbler Guru • 05/01/24 04:17 PM ET
Is your argument that baseball is hurting for fans?
GCHokie34 • 05/01/24 05:47 PM ET
You should probably.....
2hhoop3 • 05/01/24 06:07 PM ET
Like I said...
GCHokie34 • 05/01/24 06:12 PM ET
It's definitely not growing in attendance.**
atlhokie1 • 05/02/24 08:44 AM ET
Technically, up last two years bc of Covid but trend for last 15 yr is down**
atlhokie1 • 05/02/24 10:54 AM ET
The bar baseball..
2hhoop3 • 05/01/24 06:57 PM ET
Regardless...
GCHokie34 • 05/01/24 07:38 PM ET
^^This is the key. A system that promotes parity, including small markets.**
johnmcd40 • 05/02/24 08:38 AM ET
Good points.....
2hhoop3 • 05/01/24 07:52 PM ET
Average MLB attendance topped out at 32,696 in 2007.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 05/03/24 08:04 AM ET
All good numbers.......
2hhoop3 • 05/03/24 09:31 AM ET
Great discussion @2hhoop3 and @GCHokie34. Strong points on
johnmcd40 • 05/02/24 08:41 AM ET
I've felt the same WRT to a consumer revolt
cburgroop • 05/01/24 12:05 PM ET
If you enjoy following and watching, follow and watch.
Pylons • 05/01/24 01:41 PM ET
Yep, XZY SemiPro team sponsored by Tech.
Hokey Pokey • 05/01/24 12:21 PM ET
Players are the product…
Rev.Zeke Vodka • 05/01/24 01:06 PM ET
These players deserve it
DMV Gobbler • 05/01/24 02:40 PM ET
I felt they were fairly compensated. Tuition, healthcare, training, etc.
40ozDistrict • 05/01/24 04:15 PM ET
And without the kids the schools would be non-profit**
GCHokie34 • 05/01/24 06:00 PM ET
Also, with the kids the schools are non-profit**
Pylons • 05/01/24 06:27 PM ET
Hahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa**
GCHokie34 • 05/01/24 07:27 PM ET
I can't remember the last time I agreed with Mercury! :)**
NokieHokie • 05/01/24 03:38 PM ET
The teams and their games are the product
Pylons • 05/01/24 01:45 PM ET
re: Consumers. Who are you expecting the revolt from?
6thStreetHokie • 05/01/24 11:56 AM ET