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I don't necessarily agree with those assumptions

What was wrong with the team this year wasn't Christian Webster or any other staff members (unless someone on the staff was telling Triumph they wanted less NIL) He made the move because it's a good time to do so. You don't make those kind of staff moves with 2 or 3 years in mind. It's going to be about connections for 2026 recruits. Webster was active in DC and Baltimore and VT already has a presence there and other staff members also recruit that area. They need someone in Atlanta/NC. Or they need to move Giltner to SC/NC and nowhere else. The new assistant will also need to be a POC...which will enrage racists for sure, but it's just the reality of being a D1 staff and needing to recruit players of color
Posted: 03/21/2025 at 01:44 PM ET
(In response to this post by VTHokie2000)

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Staff changes for Mike Young — Christian Webster won't return. (Link)**
David CunninghamAdmin • 03/21/25 09:11 AM ET
Credit to Young for shaking things up.
Gobbler Guru • 03/21/25 01:10 PM ET
Agree. Now, let's shake up the AD.**
GoldCoast • 03/21/25 01:31 PM ET
Are you surprise that those were the only changes made to the staff?
VTHokie2000 • 03/21/25 01:06 PM ET
I would keep my eye on whether the Wofford job comes open**
GCHokie34 • 03/21/25 01:19 PM ET
Most people would agree that MY is close to retiring and only MY knows how
VTHokie2000 • 03/21/25 01:31 PM ET
To be clear...
GCHokie34 • 03/21/25 01:33 PM ET
I understood what you were saying and I assumed you meant that someone on
VTHokie2000 • 03/21/25 01:38 PM ET
I don't necessarily agree with those assumptions ◄
GCHokie34 • 03/21/25 01:44 PM ET
Interesting aside in your post:
saret • 03/21/25 07:57 PM ET
Perception is reality. **
RunHokieRun • 03/21/25 01:51 PM ET
I understand why you don't agree with those assumptions and why MY made the
VTHokie2000 • 03/21/25 01:49 PM ET
Wonder if this was driven by the changing dynamics in the sport?**
VT ChemE 1986 • 03/21/25 11:04 AM ET
No**
GCHokie34 • 03/21/25 11:30 AM ET
What was Webster's main focus on the team?**
Jwunderdog • 03/21/25 10:53 AM ET
Very quick stay for Wetherington. " We hardly knew ya"!!**
ancient alien 2018 • 03/21/25 10:47 AM ET
David, leaving on their own for greener pastures or let go?**
ancient alien 2018 • 03/21/25 10:31 AM ET
Let go.**
David CunninghamAdmin • 03/21/25 10:37 AM ET
Thanks. Figured as much but one never knows!! **
ancient alien 2018 • 03/21/25 10:39 AM ET
Hate to see people lose their jobs but staff changes were necessary to….
Jackie VT • 03/21/25 10:19 AM ET
Often it is hard to tell if is a) the person b) the resources or c) the
TDVick • 03/21/25 12:59 PM ET
Whit has done more to undermine our athletic programs
saret • 03/21/25 01:23 PM ET
What you catch heat for is assuming your approach is the only one...
I love VT! • 03/21/25 04:16 PM ET
Now, that's a good response! There are certainly more than one
saret • 03/21/25 04:35 PM ET
Suppose we see Bowen do great things at Ohio State? Would it be due to
TDVick • 03/21/25 01:21 PM ET