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I can't read this (and agree) without thinking about all the moaning and

wailing on this board about money and facilities and we aren't keeping up or spending enought. If we are behind Army, Navy, and Vanderbilt please someone come use one of my guns and shoot me. Yes - money and facilities are important I am not saying they are not. It is "more" important with who you populate those facilities with. Does it really take another 10-15 million to get "physical as hell!" players? No, it does not. It takes the right talent leading that effort guiding these young men. Now everyone of those who say these things might be 100% correct - we are not keeping up and falling behind. But if we were on par with Bama, aTm, you pick the school - it is about the right leaders and staff more so than the weights and buildings. We lost 3 games by a total of 14 points this year. I do not think better facilities would have fixed the factors that led to those defeats. aTm canned Jimblow and Elko cleaned house. As far as I can tell, they are spending less (he is well below the ego maniacs contract) and are a better team. Petrino and Durkin gone - new minds and thoughts in and now just outside the Top-10. Same buildings and money for Jimblow as Elko - much different result. Maybe I'm wrong. Could be off base, but I don't think so. MTH
Posted: 10/14/2024 at 02:17 PM ET
(In response to this post by sacramento hokie)

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This is probably the coolest part of the college season so far....**
JoesterVT 10/14/24 11:12 AM ET
That Army-Navy game this year is going to be epic. **
Zanderhokie 10/14/24 10:02 PM ET
Army could beat lots of P5 teams
sacramento hokie 10/14/24 01:50 PM ET
To be fair, have they played a P5 team yet?**
HokiesACC2004 10/15/24 01:29 AM ET
Couldn’t tell you but if they keep winning they will 😀***
sacramento hokie 10/15/24 03:11 PM ET
I can't read this (and agree) without thinking about all the moaning and
MontgomeryTexasHokie 10/14/24 02:17 PM ET
I agree. Facilities and money certainly can help to attract/retain top
BEST2VT 10/14/24 04:31 PM ET
The American Athletic Conference is also a god-awful conference
Hokie1992 10/15/24 06:17 AM ET
Facilities run a distant 2nd to salaries ( still can’t believe I’m typing
tallahasseehokie 10/14/24 10:34 PM ET
Sounds like the 90s all over again.
MP4VT2004 10/14/24 06:44 PM ET
Great post!**
BEST2VT 10/14/24 07:50 PM ET
Although it's been a little rocky lately
crazylane 10/14/24 05:54 PM ET
Mikes budget is rock bottom ACC
tallahasseehokie 10/14/24 10:39 PM ET
I agree. Mike is a great coach.**
BEST2VT 10/14/24 06:11 PM ET
To be fair Army has not played norbeaten a p5 team yet...**
949hokie 10/14/24 03:12 PM ET
Yep...and of course Vandy taking out 'Bama**
Tuckahokie 10/14/24 01:01 PM ET
Halfway through the season, Vandy is ahead of Bama, Auburn, Tenn, OU, UF...
JoesterVT 10/14/24 01:05 PM ET
I am, thanks. :) **
Pride_and_Joy 10/14/24 02:47 PM ET
Can an undefeated Army or Navy get that 4th bye in the playoffs?
I85Hokie 10/14/24 12:30 PM ET
tickets to the army navy game are the most expensive ticket i've ever seen
kingofcassell 10/14/24 11:39 AM ET
Party because its in DC, close to so many DoD facilities**
MDHokie79 10/14/24 02:59 PM ET
Great to see Army and Navy undefeated
Hokie1992 10/14/24 11:17 AM ET
True but the closest game has been 17 pts and 30 pt diff/game for season
BamBam 10/14/24 01:59 PM ET
I have no idea how the AAC Championship works, but...
JoesterVT 10/14/24 11:24 AM ET
Yep, their regular season game doesn't count in the conference standings**
BROman Hokie 10/14/24 11:26 AM ET
Couldn’t they just agree to play for the title on their already-scheduled
hokiepro 10/14/24 09:42 PM ET
Army-Navy game has its own TV contract, doesn't it? No way to do that.
reestuart 10/15/24 11:56 AM ET
If the CCG winner is a Top 5 conference champ, Game #2 would be important**
BROman Hokie 10/15/24 08:47 AM ET