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40ozDistrict

BOVs are political. Youngkin appointed his people now she is appointing

hers. Probably more about the idealogy and culture vs athletics. The new reality with the campus cultural wars. ** Edited by 40ozDistrict at 5/28/2026, 5:04:01 PM
Posted: 05/28/2026 at 05:02 PM ET
(In response to this post by VTFinance10)

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ROC out as Rector of BOV.
VTFinance10 • 05/28/26 11:23 AM ET
UPDATE: Roc plans to fight his unjust firing by Gov. Spanberger. (Link)**
VTFinance10 • 05/29/26 06:43 AM ET
She made an unprecedented decision
CMU Hokie • 05/30/26 10:42 AM ET
The Roc is going to Layeth the Smackdown**
Apex-Hokie • 05/29/26 05:59 PM ET
Now we know why, he gave money to her opponent.**
SHPHOKIE • 05/29/26 11:57 AM ET
Two thoughts on Roc
Gobbler Guru • 05/29/26 11:53 AM ET
If we are going to do 2, then we need 1**
83hokieee • 05/29/26 09:51 PM ET
No. You have 2 diametrically opposed views from 2 completely opposite ends
Tombo • 05/29/26 07:30 PM ET
answer to #2 above is apparently not. Posts on this thread alone prove it. **
Scream_On_D • 05/29/26 05:03 PM ET
Good for Roc **
section11hokie • 05/29/26 10:41 AM ET
Rocovich's response letter (Link)**
VTFinance10 • 05/29/26 06:45 AM ET
What a mess. Her office better have a concrete reason for the dismissal
hoosnowahokie • 05/29/26 12:00 PM ET
or what? It's the governor's decision. If she's doing it because he
reestuart • 05/29/26 01:39 PM ET
The burden of proof rests on the accuser. So far she has offered nothing.
VTFinance10 • 05/29/26 02:09 PM ET
It's been one day.**
reestuart • 05/29/26 02:10 PM ET
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That's a mess of bloviation right there, lol.
40ozDistrict • 05/29/26 11:55 AM ET
Queue up Sir Charles
CMU Hokie • 05/28/26 08:14 PM ET
Moved
HokieBrian • 05/31/26 03:46 PM ET
BOVs are political. Youngkin appointed his people now she is appointing ◄
40ozDistrict • 05/28/26 05:02 PM ET
Appointing people....
2hhoop3 • 05/30/26 11:11 AM ET
This doesn't much sound like that
Beerman • 05/28/26 05:12 PM ET
I hope something specific IRT the firing. But BOVs are now political and
40ozDistrict • 05/28/26 05:48 PM ET
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So in addition to pushing Sands out...
Gobbler-100 • 05/28/26 01:57 PM ET
I guess a case of 'good for the goose is good for the gander'
Vippie1 • 05/29/26 12:52 PM ET
Bingo! All politics these days. Don't be surprised when it happens to you.**
40ozDistrict • 05/29/26 02:40 PM ET
Why do you think Rocovich is a menace.
83hokieee • 05/28/26 10:22 PM ET
Sounds like he and some key allies were set to overhaul the BOV rules...
Gobbler-100 • 05/29/26 12:37 AM ET
So Spanburger is against bending rules to concentrate power? lol. hmm.
Techsupport • 06/01/26 03:08 PM ET
Article about it here
Beerman • 05/29/26 03:07 PM ET
some speculation on my part.......
Vippie1 • 05/29/26 04:06 PM ET
You all need to read his response that David linked**
calihokie • 05/29/26 04:52 PM ET
Would you expect him to say something different?
Beerman • 05/29/26 05:42 PM ET
So what are the political goals here?
83hokieee • 05/29/26 10:07 PM ET
Apparently the goals of the current Gov and prior Rector are the same
Vippie1 • 05/31/26 08:59 AM ET
Like I said above. A bunch of bloviating. **
40ozDistrict • 05/29/26 05:29 PM ET
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While I am a bit suspicious of this Governor
lazarus1 • 05/28/26 01:10 PM ET
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Those 4 appointees were the first thought I had. Does this go back to the
vtdasc90 • 05/28/26 01:32 PM ET
I imagine it comes down to controlling whom the next President will be
Hokie1992 • 05/29/26 06:19 AM ET
hope not.
lazarus1 • 05/28/26 03:25 PM ET
It may not have to do with the JF per se. It may have to do with VT's
VTHokie2000 • 05/28/26 01:46 PM ET
not likely; she was complimentary of Franklin's hire when it occurred
lazarus1 • 05/28/26 04:14 PM ET
Both statements could be true. Particularly, if she didn't have all of the
VTHokie2000 • 05/28/26 04:50 PM ET
agree, I am old enough to remember the bad old days
lazarus1 • 05/28/26 05:24 PM ET
I was a little too young to remember all the scandals that occurred during
VTHokie2000 • 05/28/26 06:50 PM ET
Maybe she wants as many of her peeps on the Board as possible so she can
Hoakie82 • 05/28/26 11:12 PM ET
That is entirely possible too. However, legally I believe there has to be
VTHokie2000 • 05/29/26 12:03 AM ET
That’s rich
tallahasseehokie • 05/28/26 02:59 PM ET
It may not be just the politicians though. Influential constituents may
VTHokie2000 • 05/28/26 03:07 PM ET
UVa ?? I don't think the money being spent on college athletics in
vtdasc90 • 05/28/26 01:51 PM ET
I never said it was limited to just VT. If you re-read my post, then you
VTHokie2000 • 05/28/26 02:09 PM ET
Or does this have anything to do with Kaine suggesting Sands was pushed
vtdasc90 • 05/28/26 01:36 PM ET
Better be a very good reason**
NOFX • 05/28/26 12:52 PM ET
Kaine suggested Sands was pushed out. 🤷**
vtdasc90 • 05/28/26 01:37 PM ET
He doesn't align with her party. Immediate removal is a surprise.
UEMcGill • 05/28/26 01:05 PM ET
Northam appointed him 8 years ago, FWIW**
One4VT • 05/28/26 01:46 PM ET
Not according to this. His replacement was appointed by Northam in 2018.
vtdasc90 • 05/28/26 01:59 PM ET
Ahh, I got that wrong... confused him with Baine.**
One4VT • 05/28/26 02:04 PM ET
Sounds like Rocovitch was making decisions alone that would normally be
ElbertoHokie • 05/28/26 01:09 PM ET
THANK YOU !!!! Seems Like people don't Want FACTS !!**
JRHokie • 05/29/26 06:19 AM ET
What FACTS?.......
2hhoop3 • 05/29/26 06:37 AM ET
I'll stick with what I just posted..
JRHokie • 05/29/26 07:33 AM ET
Just because......
2hhoop3 • 05/29/26 07:36 AM ET
Back and Forth...Love a Message Board...
JRHokie • 05/29/26 07:51 AM ET
I would have.....
2hhoop3 • 05/29/26 07:58 AM ET
Ignore JR. He is a loyal comrade.**
VTFinance10 • 05/29/26 08:45 AM ET
You Girls are Funny... To Some..**
JRHokie • 05/30/26 06:02 AM ET
At least he accomplished one thing. He saw this coming. And we have no sand
UEMcGill • 05/28/26 12:52 PM ET
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Better watch out Culpeper. The "my way or highway crowd" is juiced up!
TOUGH TURKEY • 05/28/26 03:24 PM ET
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Just when things were starting to looks up…
cbhokie1 • 05/28/26 11:50 AM ET
What conduct did he engage in that was outside the code of ethics?**
VTScanlo • 05/28/26 11:49 AM ET
Probably something like giving your husband's employer $18 million in
vtdasc90 • 05/28/26 02:48 PM ET
May not be able to disclose it due the privacy laws.**
VTHokie2000 • 05/28/26 11:56 AM ET
Under FOIA, a goct agency can choose to withhold certain employee records
One4VT • 05/28/26 12:20 PM ET
BOV members are not employees. **
RJHokie • 05/28/26 01:08 PM ET
You are right about records.. they are same for purposes of closed meeting
One4VT • 05/28/26 01:45 PM ET
Executive (closed) sessions have specific legal requirements and
RJHokie • 05/28/26 02:06 PM ET
True, the information could be disclosed which is why I said may. In cases
VTHokie2000 • 05/28/26 12:53 PM ET
Just saw this. Crazy!**
RoanokeHokie1872 • 05/28/26 11:38 AM ET
Pros and cons of him out?
HOKIEGOBBLE • 05/28/26 11:38 AM ET
You can thank him for the competitive funding and the lightning quick
tallahasseehokie • 05/28/26 12:08 PM ET
No Pros to this. Only Cons.**
VTFinance10 • 05/28/26 11:56 AM ET
If the violation was serious enough that it would cause problems for VT
VTHokie2000 • 05/28/26 12:10 PM ET