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MP4VT2004
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MP4VT2004

Sadly, I think very few guys wearing a VT bball or football jersey care...

...about representing VT. Virginia Tech simply gave them best opportunity this season to springboard to their next destination, whether that is another college team with a higher payroll, or a professional league.
Posted: 03/14/2026 at 01:16 PM ET
(In response to this post by Woe_un2_thee)

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This question is partially TIC but still valid . . .
Woe_un2_thee • 03/14/26 08:46 AM ET
It was just a BS excuse to take a break. Garbage leadership from both
King of Hokies • 03/14/26 04:06 PM ET
It depends on what you value, right?
Squatro • 03/14/26 08:57 AM ET
Except they played their way into the NIT, Their obligation is then to
Italian Stallion • 03/16/26 01:49 AM ET
I potentially risk my health every day going to work - I could get in an
VPI_1998 • 03/15/26 04:36 AM ET
They should value their scholarship and Nil $$$ and
jagerhokie • 03/14/26 09:59 AM ET
I am not castigating anyone for declining to play in the NIT. What needs
Woe_un2_thee • 03/14/26 09:24 AM ET
Sadly, I think very few guys wearing a VT bball or football jersey care... ◄
MP4VT2004 • 03/14/26 01:16 PM ET
Fans really wanted to see VT play in the NIT?
GoldCoast • 03/14/26 10:47 AM ET
Yeah, I would have. That's the point, to compete, right? **
King of Hokies • 03/14/26 04:07 PM ET
I did. But that is not the point at all.**
maroonhiker • 03/14/26 01:37 PM ET
Yes. **
Foxhall Hokie • 03/14/26 01:12 PM ET
For most the priority would be NCAA Tourney -> NIT -> Not Play
jesuisvtguy • 03/14/26 12:14 PM ET
Not me. I'm ready to move on. **
40ozDistrict • 03/14/26 12:07 PM ET
YES - a lot of us did.
Walkin` Willie • 03/14/26 11:27 AM ET
Really the NIT means absolutely nothing. **
Lancelot Link • 03/14/26 10:51 AM ET
The pick up game in my cul de sac means something.
GUS • 03/14/26 12:05 PM ET
Correct, say it with your whole chest from day 1 and all season long.
Gobbler-100 • 03/14/26 10:08 AM ET
Just to be clear...
Gobbler-100 • 03/14/26 10:18 AM ET
Man, you're bringing the heat with those two posts! 🔥🔥🔥**
Will StewartAdmin • 03/14/26 01:18 PM ET
I emailed sands sayn similar to this **
GUS • 03/14/26 10:46 AM ET
Id agree. And It aint a great start of the PR campaign to get VT hoops
Vippie1 • 03/14/26 09:43 AM ET