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I tend to agree, but I really don't know that for a fact. That being said,

if it wasn't for a whole lot more money, why give away a home game against a quality opponent?
Posted: 04/01/2026 at 09:40 PM ET
(In response to this post by Atlee Hokie)

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Sooooooo
SC_Hokie • 04/01/26 01:11 PM ET
Where did you get the "publically admitted he screwed---"
VTCALS72 • 04/02/26 08:01 AM ET
CALS, I can agree with some of what you say, but I disagree
saret • 04/02/26 09:29 AM ET
No you are trying to maximize his compentence/incompetence
VTCALS72 • 04/02/26 12:39 PM ET
Reality says otherwise.....
2hhoop3 • 04/02/26 01:07 PM ET
This sentence is very telling:
saret • 04/02/26 12:53 PM ET
SOO MANY questions and some can be on the fans
1947Sunbowl • 04/01/26 01:44 PM ET
damn that was a lot letters and some words, j/k lol and all that :)**
40ozDistrict • 04/01/26 10:18 PM ET
You can NOT lay bball at the feet of the fans when there's been no effort
I love VT! • 04/01/26 02:17 PM ET
Thank you, @I love VT! . When was the last time this AthDept did
saret • 04/01/26 03:14 PM ET
Probably time we got over the nit because I guarantee you it
GreenvilleVT • 04/04/26 07:29 AM ET
Sure ... but everyone knows that Wisconsin game will never be played.
Will StewartAdmin • 04/01/26 03:52 PM ET
And if you're right, why move it? **
saret • 04/01/26 05:02 PM ET
I hope the extra money VT gains from selling the game is worth it. At this
VTHokie2000 • 04/01/26 03:24 PM ET
I disagree with your statement about Babcock not being the AD when the game
Tombo • 04/01/26 04:11 PM ET
Then I hope Babcock can live to be 300 since someone will find a reason to
VTHokie2000 • 04/01/26 04:28 PM ET
You wrote: "I hope the extra money VT gains from selling the game is worth
saret • 04/01/26 03:34 PM ET
I agree the decision will hurt their wallets. However, I get that "big
VTHokie2000 • 04/01/26 03:52 PM ET
First, I have no idea what the money differential is between playing in
saret • 04/01/26 05:00 PM ET
I wonder if a FOIA request would reveal that information or if VT would do
VTHokie2000 • 04/01/26 07:19 PM ET
FOIA won't get you anywhere. How much the Mayo game is paying for the
saret • 04/01/26 08:15 PM ET
But everyone knows it is all about the benjamins because VT would get the
VTHokie2000 • 04/01/26 08:44 PM ET
I have no verifiable info re: the money. Do you?**
saret • 04/01/26 09:44 PM ET
No, but that is smart on VT's part from a CYA perspective. Try to sell a
VTHokie2000 • 04/02/26 12:01 AM ET
I can agree with all that. But, when someone has to CYA,
saret • 04/02/26 09:32 AM ET
Exactly. Which is why their public explanation for the decision doesn't
VTHokie2000 • 04/02/26 10:26 AM ET
Yeah, when they do offer any explanations (which is seldom)
saret • 04/02/26 11:37 AM ET
I have asked this question....
2hhoop3 • 04/02/26 10:16 AM ET
I have provided the negatives many times, especially when
saret • 04/02/26 11:42 AM ET
The "good" may be a little tricky to answer because did he really do the
VTHokie2000 • 04/02/26 10:34 AM ET
Valid points.....
2hhoop3 • 04/02/26 10:47 AM ET
It may be fair to include on the positive side of the ledger. At the same
VTHokie2000 • 04/02/26 11:22 AM ET
I guess that is the......
2hhoop3 • 04/02/26 11:26 AM ET
There is a good reason for that.
Atlee Hokie • 04/01/26 08:31 PM ET
I tend to agree, but I really don't know that for a fact. That being said, ◄
saret • 04/01/26 09:40 PM ET
Merc has a fractured.....
2hhoop3 • 04/01/26 02:25 PM ET
Does he still post? Can't recall seeing that title on a while.**
ancient alien 2018 • 04/01/26 04:26 PM ET
47 Sunbowl above......
2hhoop3 • 04/01/26 04:59 PM ET
'Splains a lot!! Thanks for the update**
ancient alien 2018 • 04/01/26 05:08 PM ET
The ACC is a big reason for the way things are. They changed the money
HokieAl • 04/01/26 01:30 PM ET
Here is the key info on success initiative payouts
HokieAl • 04/01/26 01:33 PM ET
All true but a 2-3 million additional investment in NIL for basketball
SC_Hokie • 04/01/26 02:57 PM ET