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Don't disagree, but what's the solution?

How do you fund a renovation or better yet, a brand new arena? Where does VT get those funds? It's easy to identify the problems -- the hard part is coming up with realistic solutions.
Posted: 02/23/2026 at 12:10 PM ET
(In response to this post by Chris Coleman)

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I created good deal of discussion on suscribers board by posting about VT
vtox1 • 02/22/26 07:00 PM ET
Furman raised $30 million in less than a year for their basketball
GreenvilleVT • 02/24/26 09:58 AM ET
Spot on!**
vtox1 • 02/24/26 09:13 PM ET
Tear out those upper corners
ftsumterhokie • 02/23/26 03:18 PM ET
Move back to War Memorial Hall. It was recently renovated.**
OrlandoHokie • 02/23/26 11:40 AM ET
Other peer schools can adequately fund fb and mbb. Why can't VT?
hokeyhokie • 02/23/26 09:49 AM ET
Which ones**
GCHokie34 • 02/23/26 09:50 AM ET
Just curious here, are there any examples of ex- players funding
santafe • 02/23/26 07:39 AM ET
We do need new leadership in Athletics!
RiverVT • 02/22/26 07:52 PM ET
Afraid you’re right, we’re looking at their taillights,
1977hokie • 02/23/26 04:18 PM ET
Nothing wrong with Cassell.**
40ozDistrict • 02/22/26 07:08 PM ET
Plenty of sentimental value, but it is completely outdated and has been
reestuart • 02/23/26 11:18 AM ET
Ever been to "Cameron Indoor Stadium"?**
MidloHokie • 02/23/26 05:30 PM ET
Yes…but they put a lot of lipstick on that pig **
hokiepro • 02/23/26 06:27 PM ET
No, but I think that's a bit different. Cassell is just old. Cameron
reestuart • 02/23/26 05:50 PM ET
Bingo. Old does not mean historic. **
extremehokie • 02/23/26 02:18 PM ET
Yep. Plenty of great moments, but as a sports venue, it's not even
reestuart • 02/23/26 02:29 PM ET
Wonder if they are monitoring structural integrity of the flying buttreses
Culpeper Hokie • 02/23/26 10:59 AM ET
There are buttresses holding up some Euro churches 1,000 years old.
vtchem75 • 02/23/26 03:08 PM ET
I'll take thousand year old stone construction over 1960s concrete/rebar...
Culpeper Hokie • 02/23/26 04:54 PM ET
No concern, they’ll be there in the year 2525**
vtchem75 • 02/23/26 07:51 PM ET
"Pay me now or pay me later"
TomTurkey • 02/23/26 12:16 PM ET
Fram oil filters.
RJHokie • 02/23/26 12:31 PM ET
I could 'visualize' the speaker but not the product.
TomTurkey • 02/23/26 12:34 PM ET
This is an often-overlooked point. Both Lane and Cassell are 1960s era
Zanderhokie • 02/23/26 12:13 PM ET
There's plenty wrong.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/23/26 10:42 AM ET
Sunday I almost hated to wash my hands the water was so cold, tired of
VTMedic513 • 02/24/26 08:12 PM ET
I've been to the GT and Clemson arenas and while they are old arenas they
atlhokie1 • 02/24/26 10:36 AM ET
What Happened to the $75M Cassell Renovation Plan from FY 2021 ?
vtchem75 • 02/23/26 03:02 PM ET
NIL happened.
I love VT! • 02/23/26 03:40 PM ET
100%.**
Midwestguy • 02/23/26 01:15 PM ET
Don't disagree, but what's the solution? ◄
HokieBoy • 02/23/26 12:10 PM ET
It would cost $100+ million to do the type of renovation VT needs.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/23/26 01:19 PM ET
Jeez, Chris. Has the VT AthDept ever demonstrated the ability to
saret • 02/23/26 01:30 PM ET
The better question is, why DOESN'T VT have those funds, when...
Gobbler Guru • 02/23/26 12:57 PM ET
And even UVA’s “new” arena, JPJ, is now 20 years old
Zanderhokie • 02/23/26 04:30 PM ET
A note on the comparison to UVA/UHall...
I love VT! • 02/23/26 05:43 PM ET
I know they lose out on a lot of concession revenue for the simple fact
hoosnowahokie • 02/23/26 08:13 AM ET
They haven't even opened all of the concession areas this year.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/23/26 10:42 AM ET
...which is why its hard to take it seriously when some argue they have
I love VT! • 02/23/26 12:09 PM ET
They advertised PK's and Benny's pizza on the scoreboard all season
Raleigh Hokie • 02/23/26 11:02 AM ET
That's sad
TomTurkey • 02/23/26 12:38 PM ET
But they did advertise on the screen that Johnson was playing against FSU.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/23/26 11:31 AM ET
Lol.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/23/26 11:30 AM ET
Correct **
AnotherTechW • 02/23/26 11:06 AM ET
Except it has very limited revenue generation capability in era of maximum
vtox1 • 02/22/26 07:20 PM ET
I love the basketball program BUT no to boondoggles
Vippie1 • 02/23/26 10:49 AM ET
Can you explain or give some examples?
HokieBoy • 02/22/26 07:49 PM ET
Wait…didn’t Lane Stadium in Blacksburg
GCHokieof91 • 02/23/26 08:35 AM ET
Have you ever heard the saying apples and oranges
Vippie1 • 02/23/26 12:26 PM ET
That as a once in a lifetime event.
HokieBoy • 02/23/26 12:08 PM ET
Freedom Hall is 8,500...
GCHokie34 • 02/23/26 09:49 AM ET
Yeah, I know the concert schedule at FH
GCHokieof91 • 02/23/26 11:44 AM ET
Perception blacksburg and roanoke too small
1947Sunbowl • 02/22/26 11:39 PM ET
Its funny to me that people will make this argument...
GCHokie34 • 02/22/26 10:36 PM ET
I hear ya...
HokieBoy • 02/23/26 12:01 PM ET
If there is some positive outlook to be had...
GCHokie34 • 02/23/26 12:37 PM ET
FB is recruiting well. Mid-week is tough for working folks. **
40ozDistrict • 02/23/26 12:17 AM ET
Students, also, it seems
TomTurkey • 02/23/26 12:44 PM ET
How well is FB recruiting non-PSU ties?**
GCHokie34 • 02/23/26 01:34 AM ET
We will see. Interest seems high. **
40ozDistrict • 02/23/26 04:26 PM ET
Someone finally said it…..**
wahoo2023 • 02/23/26 09:30 AM ET
It’s actually ok between the portal and high school
millmtnhokie • 02/23/26 11:24 AM ET
I dont need your help**
GCHokie34 • 02/23/26 09:50 AM ET
So your theory is this is a one year pipeline then nada?
AnotherTechW • 02/23/26 09:33 AM ET
There are some inherent things that give him the potential to recruit...
GCHokie34 • 02/23/26 09:45 AM ET
Your position is that...State College, PA...has more appeal? In what way?**
I love VT! • 02/23/26 10:19 AM ET
Daily flights to major hubs through their campus airport
GCHokie34 • 02/23/26 10:21 AM ET
Eh. I'm aware of all that and see the comparison differently. **
I love VT! • 02/23/26 11:46 AM ET
Then dont just take my word on how important it is...
GCHokie34 • 02/23/26 11:50 AM ET
When I said I'm "aware of all that", it included his past comments, thanks.
I love VT! • 02/23/26 12:17 PM ET
You're correct that it should be shocking...but no, it isn't anymore**
GCHokie34 • 02/23/26 12:38 PM ET
You're not missing anything .....
2hhoop3 • 02/23/26 09:44 AM ET
Looks pretty damn good - Hilson, Brown, Baker from the portal.
GoldCoast • 02/23/26 09:29 AM ET
Because we are talking about recruiting to Blacksburg
GCHokie34 • 02/23/26 09:43 AM ET
Trying to determine if you're just being objective, or pesimisstic..
radford Hokie • 02/23/26 02:15 PM ET
I sincerely hope he is able to do so...
GCHokie34 • 02/23/26 02:21 PM ET
IMHO, VT needs a corporate sponsor for Cassell **
Midwestguy • 02/22/26 08:16 PM ET
The Soylent Corporation showed an interest.
KCHokie2 • 02/22/26 10:14 PM ET
Woah! How many people will get that reference from an early '70s movie?
Culpeper Hokie • 02/23/26 10:29 AM ET
I hope they are serious **
Midwestguy • 02/23/26 08:49 AM ET
Thorn" " SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE"!!!!!**
ancient alien 2018 • 02/22/26 11:29 PM ET
Yep**
Midwestguy • 02/22/26 09:38 PM ET
That’s not for Total Cassell Coliseum.
Midwestguy • 02/22/26 09:27 PM ET
I understand that...
HokieBoy • 02/22/26 09:34 PM ET
One never knows**
Midwestguy • 02/22/26 09:37 PM ET
It is Carillion Court
HokieBoy • 02/22/26 09:01 PM ET
It’s not for the total Cassell Coliseum
Midwestguy • 02/22/26 09:42 PM ET
Oh, but JMU hires Hokie graduates as ADs while VT has a JMU baseball player**
vtox1 • 02/22/26 07:03 PM ET