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AirborneHokie96
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AirborneHokie96
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College sports won't disappear...there will be winners/losers like always

Let's face it... VT isn't a rich program like the P2 schools and some of the big money programs in the ACC. Things are not going to change because the P2 schools are enjoying the huge financial advantage and will do nothing that hurts their dominance.
Posted: 03/14/2026 at 09:58 PM ET
(In response to this post by Snape)

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NIT/postseason tournament news
SteveInBaltimore • 03/14/26 02:14 PM ET
College athletes are not paid employees....
AirborneHokie96 • 03/14/26 09:48 PM ET
SIB, great info. Better put those contract lawyers to work drafting new
saret • 03/14/26 06:33 PM ET
That is a good analysis IMO......
2hhoop3 • 03/14/26 06:16 PM ET
Great post I understand the scenario much better***
sacramento hokie • 03/14/26 06:07 PM ET
If you remember, the NIT used to be the big dog. It's been declining for
Tombo • 03/14/26 06:07 PM ET
The sterilization of sports…no names just #’s on uniforms…corporate emblems
jagerhokie • 03/14/26 05:52 PM ET
AI. Reminds me of a Simpsons episode.
HokieNL • 03/14/26 06:08 PM ET
Do they get a 1099 for rev share? Independent contractors, eventually.
TomTurkey • 03/14/26 04:37 PM ET
Yes**
AirborneHokie96 • 03/14/26 09:49 PM ET
If your company pays you for your job 9-5 weekdays....
turkeywinghokie • 03/14/26 04:36 PM ET
I've been doing that for 21 years, including today. I guess I'm a sucker.**
MP4VT2004 • 03/14/26 08:09 PM ET
It's not the same. Post season is part of the job. Always has been. **
King of Hokies • 03/14/26 05:56 PM ET
No, you don't have to pay them extra. You just need to stipulate a hold
King of Hokies • 03/14/26 04:14 PM ET
Good luck signing good players.
AirborneHokie96 • 03/14/26 09:52 PM ET
There's no penalty if you just play all the games. Up front, most athletes
King of Hokies • 03/14/26 09:55 PM ET
Still wouldn't be enforceable...and really a bad idea
AirborneHokie96 • 03/14/26 10:13 PM ET
you are probably right, which is why I didn't watch a single Men's BBall
VPI_1998 • 03/15/26 04:21 AM ET
I don't know how to say this any more clearly: it's not a penalty.**
King of Hokies • 03/14/26 11:16 PM ET
A "holdback" is not a penalty?
AirborneHokie96 • 03/14/26 11:39 PM ET
It's not a tax. It's a revenue enhancer. 😊
HokieNL • 03/14/26 11:43 PM ET
Good post, KoH.**
saret • 03/14/26 06:35 PM ET
Yeah because I am sure players would sign that vs another team**
turkeywinghokie • 03/14/26 04:30 PM ET
If a player won't sign a contract that specifies you play in the post-
King of Hokies • 03/14/26 05:55 PM ET
I am sure you can find some D2 players...
AirborneHokie96 • 03/14/26 09:53 PM ET
Did not say you could NOT do it, just saying you are handicapping
turkeywinghokie • 03/14/26 07:26 PM ET
Are "a lot" of players actual going to say no to playing in the post
King of Hokies • 03/14/26 08:42 PM ET
So you feel like it is fact that you can make it happen?
turkeywinghokie • 03/14/26 11:57 PM ET
I said we would get a more reliable, team-oriented player. And that's
King of Hokies • 03/15/26 08:09 AM ET
A 30% penalty would be rejected by agents and their attorneys
AirborneHokie96 • 03/14/26 09:55 PM ET
It's not a penalty. It's a hold back. Read what I wrote again. Hold backs
King of Hokies • 03/14/26 09:56 PM ET
So while the other schools do not "hold back" money, VT will hold back 30%
AirborneHokie96 • 03/14/26 10:00 PM ET
No the hold back is not a recruiting advantage. You know what is? Being
King of Hokies • 03/14/26 11:14 PM ET
Still illegal, unenforceable, and strategically disastrous.
AirborneHokie96 • 03/14/26 11:44 PM ET
Just stop donating, watching, and attending.
MP4VT2004 • 03/14/26 02:38 PM ET
Afraid we are divided and conquered. Can we start a Fans' Union?**
HokieNL • 03/14/26 06:46 PM ET
You ain't wrong.**
saret • 03/14/26 06:36 PM ET
If you want college sports to completely disappear, yeah.
Snape • 03/14/26 03:14 PM ET
College sports won't disappear...there will be winners/losers like always ◄
AirborneHokie96 • 03/14/26 09:58 PM ET
We've never been basketball royalty, flushed with cash.
Snape • 03/15/26 07:51 AM ET
You've got me pegged wrong.
MP4VT2004 • 03/14/26 06:16 PM ET
Agreed.**
40ozDistrict • 03/14/26 08:50 PM ET
You do you boo.**
Snape • 03/14/26 07:28 PM ET
I am with you 100%. **
dobrohokie • 03/14/26 06:30 PM ET
I do wish they were paid employees and organized
1977hokie • 03/14/26 02:26 PM ET
Virginia law re: NIL prohibits that.**
saret • 03/14/26 06:37 PM ET
It does.. and there would be little support in the General Assembly to
1977hokie • 03/14/26 09:59 PM ET
Once employees, I'm 100% out
TomTurkey • 03/14/26 04:43 PM ET