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AirborneHokie96
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Still illegal, unenforceable, and strategically disastrous.

Even if you write it into the contract, it’s still illegal, unenforceable, and strategically disastrous. The idea: violates labor law violates contract law violates the House settlement triggers employee status exposes VT to lawsuits destroys recruiting
Posted: 03/14/2026 at 11:44 PM ET
(In response to this post by King of Hokies)

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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