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SmithfieldHokie
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Agree- some can't wait to jump into Negative reactions.

While it's everyone's "right" to express their opinions, and some are right in their observations, just remember, the players and their families are reading the message boards (and always have). I have talked to former players (Hunter Cattoor for one) who said they do read them and he often times wanted to respond to the comments, but didn't. It's hard for them to see some of the piling on constantly in years past when things weren't going right- slumps, a player weakness, a missed bucket or whatever. Love how quickly some are willing to write a negative post, especially the obvious- look at our football fan base. (Btw- I love how Coach Monty has managed to keep this fb team together, he's getting the most out of the players he has- great coaching job by all to keep this group together considering what they've had to deal with) You could say, well, it's my opinion, I'm right, they shouldn't be reading them, they shouldn't be letting it bother them, etc. But they do. I prefer not to air my criticism during the season because it does not help the situation, whatever it is. I'm not really talking about reaction to the scrimmage, but I can see it happening, especially, when we lose a couple of games. It will take time for this team to play together, to bond, and establish their identity. Let's let it play out and support the team as much as we can. I ended up re-upping my two season tickets for ACC games, and I'm 5 hours away. I hope to make three games this year. I had the chance to chat with CMY earlier this fall while in town and I wish them the best- I trust he'll figure it out. Ace is high on this team as well, I believe they'll be a better team come January than they are right now.
Posted: 10/27/2025 at 10:36 AM ET
(In response to this post by ancient alien 2018)

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Listen to GC, guys. Just an exhibition **
jfhokie 10/25/25 06:42 PM ET
A lot of posters have no clue what this SCRIMAGE WAS actually designed
ancient alien 2018 10/25/25 10:39 PM ET
Agree- some can't wait to jump into Negative reactions.
SmithfieldHokie 10/27/25 10:36 AM ET
What was it designed for? **
Pride_and_Joy 10/26/25 10:23 PM ET
Not sure but aa2018 seems to know
hokietom87 10/26/25 10:34 PM ET
Do they shoot FTs differently in a scrimmage?**
hokietom87 10/26/25 09:15 AM ET
FT are free
RiverVT 10/26/25 04:26 PM ET
FTs isn't top 100 of their concerns heading into the season **
GCHokie34 10/26/25 12:21 PM ET
Maybe not a top concern but certainly in the top 100
hokietom87 10/26/25 05:32 PM ET
Its something you recruit, not teach
GCHokie34 10/26/25 07:36 PM ET
Idk. Seems like a cop out
SC_Hokie 10/26/25 12:26 AM ET
Maybe but I'm sure he's not losing sleep over it **
HokiesACC2004 10/26/25 05:20 AM ET
THEY DON"T CARE!!!!! It's absolutely NOT what the scrimmage is designed
ancient alien 2018 10/26/25 02:15 AM ET
enjoying the caps and exclamation points at 2:15am .....lol**
Vippie1 10/26/25 10:06 AM ET
Everyone should form their own opinion.
st_andrew 10/25/25 07:57 PM ET
I think that we can all agree that our floor is much higher than the floor
IB4TECH 10/26/25 07:17 PM ET
Last years MBB roster should have had Babcock fired by thanksgiving **
st_andrew 10/26/25 07:20 PM ET
Answer is somewhere in the middle most likely ….
hokietony 10/25/25 08:55 PM ET