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1947Sunbowl

The nice thing is VT research is not subsidized by professional leagues

They just do independent research, without influence direct or indirect from the sports equipment industry OR professional or college organizations.
Posted: 07/27/2025 at 04:01 PM ET
(In response to this post by C67VTCC)

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Article in USA Today is highly complimentary to the VT Helmet Lab
C67VTCC • 07/27/25 09:24 AM ET
I would like to know the name of the equipment mgr that asked the question.**
IB4TECH • 07/28/25 12:43 PM ET
...man... they been on dat since nearly Lester days... longer than that
bourbonstreet • 07/28/25 12:41 AM ET
Anyone know if there is a rating system for lacrosse helmets?**
Pride_and_Joy • 07/27/25 04:56 PM ET
link, current list of helmet ratings:**
squarerootofone • 07/28/25 08:37 AM ET
i believe they are planning on one for Lacrosse but don't think it's been
radhokie1 • 07/27/25 08:05 PM ET
Yes. From candy azz to can't play any other sport, LOL, J/K and all that**
40ozDistrict • 07/27/25 06:47 PM ET
lol. Way more entertaining sport than football
Pride_and_Joy • 07/27/25 11:33 PM ET
Eh it’s definitely physical & tough. Idk if I’d call it more entertaining
hokiepro • 07/28/25 08:23 AM ET
Soccer has like 3-4 goals scored per game.
Pride_and_Joy • 07/28/25 10:04 AM ET
Which is why I like it better than soccer
hokiepro • 07/28/25 11:27 AM ET
To each their own.
Pride_and_Joy • 07/28/25 12:03 PM ET
Exception noted for Western Kentucky.
KCHokie2 • 07/27/25 10:48 PM ET
LMAO!! + 34982**
ancient alien 2018 • 07/27/25 08:48 PM ET
Sounds like many of our fans played football and
Pride_and_Joy • 07/27/25 11:35 PM ET
Relax**
HokiesACC2004 • 07/28/25 06:37 AM ET
I am. **
Pride_and_Joy • 07/28/25 07:41 AM ET
The nice thing is VT research is not subsidized by professional leagues ◄
1947Sunbowl • 07/27/25 04:01 PM ET
If that’s true, it’s a huge missed opportunity.
Maroon Effect • 07/27/25 06:27 PM ET
For what, corruption? lol. **
Pride_and_Joy • 07/27/25 11:36 PM ET
Not necessarily. It’s not abnormal for interested stakeholders
Maroon Effect • 07/28/25 10:57 AM ET
What a stunningly naive perspective on corruption. **
Pride_and_Joy • 07/28/25 12:02 PM ET
Sure man**
Maroon Effect • 07/28/25 08:36 PM ET
Actually they want to be independent
1947Sunbowl • 07/27/25 09:49 PM ET
We know what happens when the people who are being tested start paying...
EDGEMAN • 07/28/25 05:05 AM ET
I used their recommendations when I bought my current bicycle helmet.**
EDGEMAN • 07/27/25 03:23 PM ET