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ancient alien 2018
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Firing him now would be unwise, with the current financial situation.

Until VT can, or wants to, put another $15-17 million into the program, nothing changes and here we remain. UVa put in the cash and brought in a winner mid-upper level coach who has the resources to bring in the type of players Odom currently has playing at a high level.
Posted: 02/18/2026 at 09:37 PM ET
(In response to this post by GCHokieof91)

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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