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exactly, he mentioned that one time

In talking about the portal and challenging of recruiting, He said he basically has to go in the framework, that he has to recruit the entire team EVERY year. There is no guarantees. This is why he recruits a special mentality player His program's are one of transparencies between the entire staff and players, this includes all metrics of performance, and evaluations and where they stand. They also have close discussions with the players to see any concerns, and happy, and if they get offers they come to the staff and they discuss it frankly.... They promote what is best for the player and his family, and if VT doesn't offer that great....Its not because VT doesn't try. I think our coach is a special type of coach who thinks like a NFL General Manager and player development executive, he knows his players, where they stand, who has the up and who is flatlining, and at the same time, going out for 1) long term program high school recruiting, and 2) supplementing for immediate needs Portal, and VT has a competitive NIL program. I would say, our staff, thinks in signing portal guys a Return of Investment to the program. Maybe its a better RPI for an amazing FCS Group of 5 guy over 5 star in the portal, and also other specialties include (did we initially recruit them and they selected another, and still interested great...
Posted: 12/08/2023 at 09:16 AM ET
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Do we think Tuten is going to go ? **
olemisshokie4life 12/07/23 09:39 PM ET
Watched Tuten and Strong press conferences. Based entirely on
goodbadugly 12/08/23 09:03 AM ET
Agreed....tho think their's a slight chance Strong stays...seems like his
RRHokie90 12/09/23 12:35 PM ET
He is not ready for the NFL just yet. He needs another season**
Hokie_N_NC 12/08/23 06:47 AM ET
He won't be any more NFL ready in 1 yr. But he might make more money at VT**
marcbvtgm 12/08/23 11:19 AM ET
Ready or not has nothing to do with it...
HokieJack 12/08/23 08:53 AM ET
Given a RB's shelf life in the NFL is small compared to the other positions
VTHokie2000 12/08/23 10:15 AM ET
NIL
crazylane 12/10/23 09:37 AM ET
He may be projected at near the top of the RB board which could put him
VTHokie2000 12/12/23 05:24 PM ET
Portal offer
Virginian42 12/07/23 11:13 PM ET
I see you purchased a “crystal ball” with a negative lean….**
4ThirtyTwoHokies 12/10/23 04:43 PM ET
Sorry for you
Virginian42 12/10/23 09:49 PM ET
rather have Petteway as a RB to challenge in practice and play while Tuten
HtownHokie 12/08/23 10:48 AM ET
Of course Coach Pry is hedging his bets. He would be crazy not to.**
HokieJack 12/08/23 08:54 AM ET
exactly, he mentioned that one time
Mercury 12/08/23 09:16 AM ET
That won't scare him away **
HokiesACC2004 12/08/23 07:27 AM ET
A player that is scared away by competition, isn't a player you want
Vienna_Hokie 12/08/23 10:19 AM ET
No news is good news. **
HokiesACC2004 12/07/23 11:08 PM ET