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MKD OP
Feb 18, 2026 at 07:48 PM ET
@David Cunningham is it possible if VT is NIT bound, they
don't accept the invite due to the fact they would indeed lose money due to expenses, etc.? Also, it would have no impact on next year's team regarding more experience playing together because the roster will be completely different in 2027.

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HokiesACC2004
5mo
They won't decline
David Cunningham David Cunningham
5mo
Too early to wonder, I think.
Long way to go until then, but my guess is VT would accept an invite if it ended up going that way. What that situation would look like with the roster, Young's status, I'm not sure, but I think guys like Lawal and Bedford would want to try and finish their careers on a high. I also would slightly push back on the roster being completely different. Young could very well retain Hammond, Schutt, Johnson, Hansberry, Dorn, Gurdak, others. But long way to go between now and then.
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MKD OP
5mo
Possibly on the retaining of those you mentioned if VT is willing to spend!
Thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated
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ancient alien 2018
5mo
Hoping CMY has even more to spend this coming season.
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ancient alien 2018
5mo
Not DC but I have a ? How did you determine the roster will be completely
different in 2027? Different, yes but totally different?
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MKD OP
5mo
Most likely 80% different
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ancient alien 2018
5mo
Disagree but you obviously could be correct. Pretty much depends on who
the HC is and the money he has to spend. My higher % ( 50-65) would depend on CMY remaining one more year, New HC and your estimate is probably spot on.