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TekkNerd
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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.
Posted: 05/20/2026 at 11:02 AM ET
(In response to this post by Vippie1)

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NOT getting into the politics of this
lazarus1 05/19/26 11:18 PM ET
Despite what the folks promoting this are saying...
BuffaloTraceHokie 05/20/26 09:28 PM ET
Just another boomer org. that has lived out its useful life
tallahasseehokie 05/20/26 08:47 PM ET
No **
HokieInClifton 05/20/26 02:21 PM ET
So they're asking a bunch of highly paid 20 yr olds to fall on their sword?
marcbvtgm 05/20/26 02:20 PM ET
Truth. **
Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie 05/20/26 02:32 PM ET
Aren't those states now court ordered to redraw their maps?
Truthahn 05/20/26 12:12 PM ET
No order to redraw, just lifted the law regulating how a redraw is done**
localhokiekid 05/20/26 01:40 PM ET
Still think NIL money rules the day...**
AirborneHokie96 05/20/26 10:13 AM ET
Generally agree with you
Vippie1 05/20/26 07:14 PM ET
This is the correct answer**
BleedinOandM 05/20/26 03:03 PM ET
So they are only boycotting certain Public Schools??? No Miami or Vandy.
D-Day 05/20/26 10:11 AM ET
it looks like they were only going after the large state universities in...
EDGEMAN 05/20/26 01:18 PM ET
Shockingly, there might be some politics involved. LOL
Truthahn 05/20/26 12:15 PM ET
Politics? Ya don't say?**
Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie 05/20/26 03:51 PM ET
Realistically I think they need the sound bite or press clipping to show
VTHokie2000 05/20/26 10:31 AM ET
Like you, withholding any personal opinion but
Vippie1 05/20/26 09:35 AM ET
It's been tried before. Like lots of times. Too many times to count.
TekkNerd 05/20/26 11:02 AM ET
Historically, I believe there are a few more examples from the 1940s, 50s,
VTHokie2000 05/20/26 12:19 PM ET
Don’t worry about the NCAA, they’re busy with launching flag football LINK
V333T 05/20/26 05:20 AM ET