It's been tried before. Like lots of times. Too many times to count.
The reality is the over whelming majority of players really don't want to be activists in this way. A few may speak up on causes that are important to them or wear a t-shirt for something. But nobody is going to not choose the best college for them based on a state's politics. Race stuff is always touchy. I can remember when James Franklin used to mention that he wanted to be the first black coach to win a national championship, I believe he still does say that. Him saying that did rub some people the wrong way when top VA kids started heading to PSU. They thought it was the actual reason he recruited so well. Like some of us literally thought it was his final pitch to seal the deal. However, recruits don't play for him because he is black. They play for James Franklin, because he is James Franklin. I think we can all see that now. Kids are going to go wherever they feel is best for them. While they may have opinions on political matters, they don't prioritize it high enough to factor that in when making a major life decision.
Thread Replies (19)
NOT getting into the politics of this
-- lazarus1
May 19, 2026 at 11:18 PM ET
lazarus1
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05/19/26 11:18 PM ET
Despite what the folks promoting this are saying...
-- BuffaloTraceHokie
May 20, 2026 at 09:28 PM ET
BuffaloTraceHokie
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05/20/26 09:28 PM ET
Just another boomer org. that has lived out its useful life
-- tallahasseehokie
May 20, 2026 at 08:47 PM ET
tallahasseehokie
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05/20/26 08:47 PM ET
So they're asking a bunch of highly paid 20 yr olds to fall on their sword?
-- marcbvtgm
May 20, 2026 at 02:20 PM ET
marcbvtgm
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05/20/26 02:20 PM ET
Truth. **
-- Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie
May 20, 2026 at 02:32 PM ET
Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie
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05/20/26 02:32 PM ET
Aren't those states now court ordered to redraw their maps?
-- Truthahn
May 20, 2026 at 12:12 PM ET
Truthahn
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05/20/26 12:12 PM ET
No order to redraw, just lifted the law regulating how a redraw is done**
-- localhokiekid
May 20, 2026 at 01:40 PM ET
localhokiekid
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05/20/26 01:40 PM ET
Still think NIL money rules the day...**
-- AirborneHokie96
May 20, 2026 at 10:13 AM ET
AirborneHokie96
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05/20/26 10:13 AM ET
This is the correct answer**
-- BleedinOandM
May 20, 2026 at 03:03 PM ET
BleedinOandM
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05/20/26 03:03 PM ET
So they are only boycotting certain Public Schools??? No Miami or Vandy.
-- D-Day
May 20, 2026 at 10:11 AM ET
D-Day
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05/20/26 10:11 AM ET
it looks like they were only going after the large state universities in...
-- EDGEMAN
May 20, 2026 at 01:18 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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05/20/26 01:18 PM ET
Shockingly, there might be some politics involved. LOL
-- Truthahn
May 20, 2026 at 12:15 PM ET
Truthahn
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05/20/26 12:15 PM ET
Politics? Ya don't say?**
-- Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie
May 20, 2026 at 03:51 PM ET
Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie
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05/20/26 03:51 PM ET
Realistically I think they need the sound bite or press clipping to show
-- VTHokie2000
May 20, 2026 at 10:31 AM ET
VTHokie2000
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05/20/26 10:31 AM ET
Like you, withholding any personal opinion but
-- Vippie1
May 20, 2026 at 09:35 AM ET
Vippie1
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05/20/26 09:35 AM ET
It's been tried before. Like lots of times. Too many times to count.
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-- TekkNerd
May 20, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
TekkNerd
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05/20/26 11:02 AM ET
Historically, I believe there are a few more examples from the 1940s, 50s,
-- VTHokie2000
May 20, 2026 at 12:19 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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05/20/26 12:19 PM ET
Don’t worry about the NCAA, they’re busy with launching flag football LINK
-- V333T
May 20, 2026 at 05:20 AM ET
V333T
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05/20/26 05:20 AM ET