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SmithfieldHokie
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I heard last Spring Game weekend Maddox was gone last January because of

social media reading message boards. Then he caught on fire in Feb, won the ACC tourney and decided to stay. Most of these kids are dialed in to social media before they get to college. I also heard firsthand from a player that it was tough to read and not respond to the criticism. He almost did, but it's just hard to put up with. I wish they wouldn't pay attention to it, but they do. I won't say the player's name out of respect. It's another reason why I won't criticize a player on here. I will complain to my friends, but not post those thoughts/comments. It does no good. I wish people would be careful in their constant bashing, it's okay to express opinions, it's their right, but when it comes to a student athlete, just know they're reading your comments. Does it help the situation get better? It's easy to say, "they need thicker skin," or "they shouldn't pay attention to message boards"- well they do.
Posted: 04/07/2023 at 01:21 PM ET
(In response to this post by Will Stewart)

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Some lessons from MY era lot's of folks seem to want to ignore:
vtox1 • 04/05/23 06:49 PM ET
It's so hard to compare roster management today than even just 3 years ago
hokietom87 • 04/06/23 10:11 AM ET
It's more about finding the right mix between high school recruits and
IronBlood • 04/06/23 12:00 PM ET
Agree, it's a whole new world and changing still
Vienna_Hokie • 04/06/23 11:10 AM ET
My impression is that CMY in past would have preferred the core approach
HokieAl • 04/06/23 12:20 PM ET
It’s not a choice of this model or that model. The transfer/NIL changes
NC Hoke • 04/06/23 02:25 PM ET
Don't think either of us said anything different than that
Vienna_Hokie • 04/06/23 05:29 PM ET
There are also mid major programs…
Rev.Zeke Vodka • 04/06/23 05:16 PM ET
And then sometime those Mids whip uva!**
GreenvilleVT • 04/06/23 07:49 PM ET
Don’t forget another important portal player - Murphy
NC Hoke • 04/05/23 09:13 PM ET
Alleyne didn’t transfer because he was afraid of competition**
Rev.Zeke Vodka • 04/05/23 08:44 PM ET
Then why? **
vtox1 • 04/06/23 12:07 AM ET
We've heard that part of the reason is the bashing he took on social media.
Will StewartAdmin • 04/06/23 09:28 AM ET
I never commented but he was pretty bad last year.
BeachGobbler • 04/07/23 09:20 PM ET
I heard last Spring Game weekend Maddox was gone last January because of ◄
SmithfieldHokie • 04/07/23 01:21 PM ET
So what changes when he goes to the next school?
flhokie25 • 04/07/23 05:00 PM ET
Correct, Maddox had one foot in the portal, and then he caught fire.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 04/07/23 01:59 PM ET
Everybody has a right......
2hhoop3 • 04/07/23 01:47 PM ET
For all the complaints people have about me, I don't criticize players! :)
NokieHokie • 04/07/23 02:04 PM ET
You .........
2hhoop3 • 04/07/23 03:42 PM ET
Comments on Social Media
charlesf • 04/07/23 01:09 PM ET
We are all human, it happens **
VaTechHokiesACC • 04/07/23 11:10 AM ET
Easier said then done, especially at that age**
BackInTheBurg • 04/07/23 12:31 AM ET
Then a "free" board is part of the problem. You can change that. Just IMHO.**
seacain • 04/06/23 08:56 PM ET
I'm talking about Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Will StewartAdmin • 04/07/23 12:05 AM ET
Agree. If you are an athlete for a sports team that has a message board
NC Hoke • 04/06/23 02:45 PM ET
I hope Pedulla doesnt read this board then....sheesh**
Big D • 04/06/23 01:08 PM ET
WTH is wrong with people? Get a life; don’t spend it bashing others
jms41 • 04/06/23 12:08 PM ET
👍**
bhokie • 04/06/23 08:49 PM ET
I agree, I don't bash college athletes
RTFC • 04/06/23 06:57 PM ET
We all need to remind ourselves we are just spectators. Too many act
Femoyer Hokie • 04/07/23 01:46 PM ET
agree, but more will with NIL going directly to athletes pockets**
RTFC • 04/07/23 04:16 PM ET
Yeah. We are all just ticket holders. Some of us just pay more for their
Femoyer Hokie • 04/07/23 04:24 PM ET
That should be the case. Not sure the
RTFC • 04/07/23 07:08 PM ET
The DMs from Hokie fans to Alleyne were bad as well**
AirborneHokie96 • 04/06/23 11:47 AM ET
This, if they don't already they should have the sports psychologist do a
vtox1 • 04/06/23 11:21 AM ET
That’s disappointing to hear. **
JackDSML • 04/06/23 11:03 AM ET
it is, but let's be honest, that would have been true anywhere he played
Vienna_Hokie • 04/06/23 11:30 AM ET
Yup,many celebrities just block comments on Instagram,they post but you
HokieBrazil • 04/06/23 10:39 AM ET
Damn good thing Wells doesn't read about himself in social media!**
MDHokie79 • 04/06/23 10:24 AM ET
They all say they don't, but most actually do.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 04/06/23 11:20 AM ET
Here’s why
JackDSML • 04/06/23 08:56 AM ET
They contacted him before he entered the portal?**
vthokieq • 04/06/23 09:15 AM ET
Have no reason to believe that. Just seems he wanted a bigger program **
JackDSML • 04/06/23 11:02 AM ET
I read that totally differently
Vienna_Hokie • 04/06/23 11:13 AM ET
Correct. He was leaving either way. He happened to end up at UConn.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 04/06/23 11:21 AM ET
I'm glad he left. He wasn't getting it
HokiePail • 04/06/23 08:29 PM ET
This just in. National Champ Nahiem Alleyne is glad he left too**
BackInTheBurg • 04/07/23 02:12 PM ET
He made us a much better defensive team.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 04/07/23 02:00 PM ET
Yes....that was the point of my question to JackDSML.
vthokieq • 04/06/23 12:14 PM ET
I don't think anyone is interested in what WASN'T the reason**
Palmetto Hokie • 04/05/23 10:43 PM ET
The response was due to vtox1 saying that WAS the reason **
ombandit • 04/06/23 06:39 AM ET
When we have contributors transfer, they tend to play important roles
soflahokie • 04/05/23 08:39 PM ET
Nolley hasn't made a single NCAA tournament
verticality • 04/05/23 10:01 PM ET
If you’re going to cherry pick facts, at least get them right
soflahokie • 04/06/23 02:30 PM ET
The portal is mostly moving pawns between P6 programs
Vienna_Hokie • 04/06/23 11:51 AM ET
Don't confuse them with facts.**
Jbohokie63 • 04/06/23 08:00 AM ET
What you see as facts, aren’t actually true**
soflahokie • 04/06/23 02:30 PM ET