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wahoo2023

Sorry to be bearer of bad news

But Trump Admin’s halt on student visas appointments spells trouble on Avdalas and for UVA Grunloh and de Ridder. Basically, the delay in appointments further complicates an already back logged system, and both schools have to get these guys into class before registration is done before/around Sept 1. Further spelled out on the Sabre but would be curious to know if any VT insiders/admin have thought about this and how they are proceeding. VT/UVA each need their internationals to go through, will be interesting to see how this pans out and if the ncaa actually wants to act like a governing body and get something done for once.
Posted: 05/28/2025 at 10:56 AM ET

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Sorry to be bearer of bad news ◄
wahoo2023 • 05/28/25 10:56 AM ET
good, open more opportunities for US students. Instead of the univ money
Hokey Pokey • 05/29/25 06:02 PM ET
Losing international students, if it happens, will shut down colleges...
Cvillehoops13 • 06/02/25 10:07 PM ET
That's hilarious.**
hok1eboy • 06/08/25 08:21 PM ET
there is too many worthless ones anyway. **
VT Pez4Life • 06/03/25 08:29 AM ET
Not sure international students are pining to get into the "worthless" ones**
GoldCoast • 06/03/25 12:42 PM ET
Ironic POTD!**
hokiekev 2k4 • 06/03/25 10:56 AM ET
There's not an American good enough to fill Avdalas's spot**
GCHokie34 • 05/31/25 01:15 PM ET
You get the talent wherever it is. European kids hone their skills
TOUGH TURKEY • 06/02/25 09:15 AM ET
I have zero worries. Athletes will be taken care of. **
hokieblitz • 05/29/25 02:03 PM ET
This garbage will be played out in the courts for at least a year. Anyone
ancient alien 2018 • 05/28/25 07:31 PM ET
You mean Johnny Avdalas?**
IB4TECH • 05/28/25 05:02 PM ET
THAT is bad news? Hoos are spoiled :>)**
Tuckahokie • 05/28/25 02:13 PM ET
Maybe Youngkin can help since it's two VA State Schools involved?**
SmithfieldHokie • 05/28/25 02:11 PM ET
He conceivably might make things worse.
RJHokie • 05/28/25 02:15 PM ET
I suppose that is TIC, not sure the Governor can make it any worse
SmithfieldHokie • 05/29/25 07:57 AM ET
What about Antonio Dorn?**
OakHillHokie • 05/28/25 01:17 PM ET
Same boat**
GCHokie34 • 05/28/25 06:00 PM ET
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Yep. I knew this one would get off the rails fast.**
GCHokieof91 • 05/28/25 02:29 PM ET
I thought about it immediately when I heard it.
NC Hoke • 05/28/25 12:03 PM ET
The shorter term issue is State Department freezing visa processing ...
vt90 • 05/28/25 12:11 PM ET
This is also a VT problem. At the Ut Prosim Society meeting last
techcutter • 05/28/25 02:35 PM ET
Not to go all @BigDaddyHokie but, man, that was a tough lecture to
BG Hokie • 05/29/25 11:19 AM ET
This boils down to Trump v Harvard...
GCHokie34 • 05/28/25 11:59 AM ET
A couple of points
vtprof • 05/28/25 04:43 PM ET
I don't doubt what you're saying is 100% true
GCHokie34 • 05/28/25 05:56 PM ET
Appreciate the insights GC
wahoo2023 • 05/28/25 01:14 PM ET
"craziness keeps getting crazier"... more like nut getting nuttier LoL **
Windows NT • 05/28/25 06:38 PM ET
Agree. UVa and VT also have connections in Congress and can get their ...
vt90 • 05/28/25 12:03 PM ET
Interesting info, and probably few of us thought of this being an issue
RJHokie • 05/28/25 11:32 AM ET
Invite the President to speak at Fall graduation . . .
MidloHokie • 05/28/25 11:38 AM ET
Or offer NIL to our players in $TrumpCoin :)**
HokieBrazil • 05/28/25 01:55 PM ET
Or send him a “few” bucks in a McDonalds bag…..**
RJHokie • 05/28/25 11:40 AM ET