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Pride_and_Joy
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Your wrote:

“The point I was trying to make, though, is this: Regardless of who you want to blame for how this season is going, the overall situation of Virginia Tech men's basketball won't change, even if there is a head coaching change.” I’m not sure this is true. A coach who can prepare his team and equip them to play winning ball down the stretch would very much change the current situation of VT basketball. Maybe not the overall, broader situation. But hold everything else equal but have a leader who guides them toward closing out games, things change dramatically.
Posted: 02/18/2026 at 03:31 PM ET
(In response to this post by David Cunningham)

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Completely understand the resources argument the guys are making
sarg003 • 02/18/26 02:04 PM ET
The point I was trying to make was not that the criticism is unreasonable.
David CunninghamAdmin • 02/18/26 03:01 PM ET
My take away from your post is that VT doesn't now, and probably won't ever
ancient alien 2018 • 02/18/26 09:29 PM ET
The grass greener was essentially a hypothetical,
David CunninghamAdmin • 02/18/26 09:40 PM ET
Ahh Gotcha Thanks. BTW, can you guys ever see a time when VT is funded
ancient alien 2018 • 02/18/26 09:44 PM ET
Well, looking back,
David CunninghamAdmin • 02/18/26 09:57 PM ET
For Hoops guys like me, that's just depressing.**
ancient alien 2018 • 02/18/26 10:00 PM ET
I guess my question is related to the funding. Who says how much MBB gets?
Tombo • 02/18/26 07:56 PM ET
Those questions all need to be solidified with FB before we can
VT ChemE 1986 • 02/18/26 08:36 PM ET
Only if it's the same pot of money...Maybe there's a different pot to be
Tombo • 02/18/26 08:50 PM ET
I understand your point, but I don't think funding has anything to do...
MP4VT2004 • 02/18/26 07:17 PM ET
If you are basing your thoughts on the program based on posts here
Moseley Hokie • 02/18/26 07:38 PM ET
Take a different perspective
Moseley Hokie • 02/18/26 05:57 PM ET
Amen brother. You fire Mike Young
GCHokieof91 • 02/18/26 05:22 PM ET
Firing him now would be unwise, with the current financial situation.
ancient alien 2018 • 02/18/26 09:37 PM ET
Good post, a couple of points though.
NC Hoke • 02/18/26 05:13 PM ET
CMY contract
Midwestguy • 02/18/26 08:28 PM ET
Please, not Whit of all people.**
lazarus1 • 02/18/26 09:34 PM ET
Your wrote: ◄
Pride_and_Joy • 02/18/26 03:31 PM ET
Agreed. That was a pretty out on the limb statement by DC. **
40ozDistrict • 02/18/26 07:16 PM ET
Well, from a W-L perspective, sure.
David CunninghamAdmin • 02/18/26 04:04 PM ET
Is VT in the bottom 5 of the ACC in men's basketball funding?**
ancient alien 2018 • 02/18/26 09:40 PM ET
In that realm, yes.
David CunninghamAdmin • 02/18/26 09:42 PM ET
Just deplorable. Thank you**
ancient alien 2018 • 02/18/26 09:46 PM ET
You seem to think "the situation" is something that excludes the coach
Pride_and_Joy • 02/18/26 05:39 PM ET
That was not my intent. I'll try to rephrase. Maybe I didn't word it well.
David CunninghamAdmin • 02/18/26 09:37 PM ET
Yes, thanks for clarifying. **
Pride_and_Joy • 02/18/26 11:32 PM ET
Why can’t the situation
fakehokiestolenvalor • 02/18/26 04:56 PM ET
Agreed! The head coach does matter - even if the resources are the same.
huskerHokie • 02/18/26 04:01 PM ET
Good post.**
saret • 02/18/26 03:27 PM ET
My take
Vippie1 • 02/18/26 03:27 PM ET
Agreed. It is what it is. There is nothing historically wrong
VT ChemE 1986 • 02/18/26 03:16 PM ET
Disagree on Lawal. Beyond his injury he has essentially had two hoid games
DCL • 02/18/26 05:57 PM ET
I think you are seeing Lawal's skill ceiling. He is a freak athlete
VT ChemE 1986 • 02/18/26 06:18 PM ET
It is a problem. He's had 3 NCAA level teams in 4 years...
GoldCoast • 02/18/26 04:09 PM ET
The problem is that MY's style of play requires peak efficiency to win.
Gobbler Guru • 02/18/26 04:23 PM ET
We have the wrong coach then for sure. I'd agree with you on his last 2..
GoldCoast • 02/18/26 04:33 PM ET
Yes, I think this team is constructed differently, but...
Gobbler Guru • 02/18/26 04:35 PM ET
That is fact. The freedom the team noted early on is non existent once
Hokies23 • 02/18/26 05:01 PM ET
I think we have forgotten how young this team is.
Jwunderdog • 02/18/26 03:41 PM ET
Did you do this podcast before my post this morning?
Jwunderdog • 02/18/26 03:16 PM ET
Lol, the podcast was yesterday. I must've missed your
David CunninghamAdmin • 02/18/26 04:01 PM ET
Solid points. In the end, cutting through all BS, it boils down to money
Zanderhokie • 02/18/26 03:13 PM ET
100 % Correct
Midwestguy • 02/18/26 03:30 PM ET
Great Post!.....
2hhoop3 • 02/18/26 03:07 PM ET
Just have to win the tournament **
bigbadbird • 02/18/26 02:49 PM ET
agree!**
lazarus1 • 02/18/26 02:25 PM ET