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Can we have an honest discussion on this staff and why NIL is just another

factor but not the only (and primary) factor? We are now #170 in KP and schools higher than us include: Norfolk State, Utah Valley, Cal Baptist, North Alabama, Texas St, Sam Houston State, UMASS Lowell, Kent St, MTSU, etc. Heck VT is flanked by Jacksonville right above us and Jack State right below us. How is that for irony. Hint: it is not just about NIL. Other than Hunter Cattoor, this staff has not been able to develop ACC level guards or really even wings. I do not know why but it seems kids get worse when they come here and better when they leave and just do not seem to have the normal progression of improvement until after they leave. I cannot put my finger on it. What set Brent apart was his ability to identify guards and have them grow and prosper.. kids like Justin Robinson and Wade Taylor. I wish we could do PFF scores for our kids, CC would have a field day. PER tells us a lot and it ain't pretty. We need a hard reset on our program but I think the only way that truly happens is a new AD. If CMY steps down (a huge if, btw) and Whit is here.. he will probably elevate Giltner who would keep the same horrific, boring system in place. A new AD would absolutely can everyone but how realistic is that in the next year or so?
Posted: 01/09/2025 at 08:20 AM ET

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Can we have an honest discussion on this staff and why NIL is just another
catdaddy 01/09/25 08:20 AM ET
If we would have paid Pedulla and Kidd, this team would be solid
kingofcassell 01/09/25 04:18 PM ET
It’s mostly about NIL. CMY lost 4 of his starters to NIL.
NC Hoke 01/09/25 03:43 PM ET
3 of those had weaknesses that IMHO are not going to go away. Padulla is
jrc3rd 01/09/25 04:55 PM ET
Yeah but it is a fact they still won 18 games playing together last year
NC Hoke 01/09/25 06:42 PM ET
It’s everything. Talent, coaching, team play, development, confidence. **
HOaKIE 01/09/25 11:12 AM ET
It shouldn't be lost on anyone...
GCHokie34 01/09/25 09:59 AM ET
It shouldn't be lost on anyone that if we ignored many of your predictions
catdaddy 01/09/25 10:53 AM ET
With the exception of bad predictions, I have a perfect track record
GCHokie34 01/09/25 11:02 AM ET
That does sound dumb. That's not at all what the previous poster wrote
Pride_and_Joy 01/10/25 03:56 PM ET
touche',,,,hard shot to the backhand**
HOKIE75-79 01/09/25 11:37 AM ET
So we finish strong to get to your 18-13 record? **
catdaddy 01/09/25 11:10 AM ET
Guard play is killing us, though I will note...
Chris ColemanAdmin 01/09/25 09:09 AM ET
Schutt seems to have no
grtmmt 01/09/25 10:49 AM ET
He's really not a good defender according to CMY. His job is to knock
ancient alien 2018 01/09/25 02:28 PM ET
So synonymous like Hooker in football. Whether its retaining or development
HokieRat 01/09/25 10:32 AM ET
Not sure how you define “ finding success” and I didn’t take the time to
uber hokie 01/11/25 11:41 AM ET
The key point that is being missed is roster continuity. Yes, we’ve lost
VT One 01/09/25 10:05 AM ET
Yes, I agree but have those players developed and progressed
catdaddy 01/09/25 09:21 AM ET
Pedulla didn't improve? Come on now.**
GretnaHokie 01/09/25 10:41 AM ET
There are some things they can't admit if they wanna push a narrative **
GCHokie34 01/09/25 10:51 AM ET
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WildTurkE 01/09/25 10:42 AM ET
Cattoor, Aluma, Kidd, all improved substantially here…
VTKev80 01/09/25 10:13 AM ET
Nail head meet hammer.**
Walkin` Willie 01/09/25 10:25 AM ET
PER numbers highlight poor guard play...
Diehard Hokie 01/09/25 09:17 AM ET
I'm shocked at how much Young and Rechsteiner have underperformed
YBYSAIAHokie 01/09/25 10:42 AM ET