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No_Limit_Hokie
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So... do away with collegiate athletics. The only reason this site exists.

Posted: 12/08/2023 at 11:33 AM ET
(In response to this post by Beerman)

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So many players in the Portal because of the Participation Trophy Generatio
Hokey Pokey • 12/08/23 07:38 AM ET
OMG, every student who transfers also must be a loser!
dj97223 • 12/08/23 06:36 PM ET
Like when you change jobs when you aren't happy?
HokiesACC2004 • 12/08/23 05:43 PM ET
No. Everyone is in the portal because there is full time free agency. The
97Hokie • 12/08/23 03:08 PM ET
that's not a fair statement at all. Not remotely true for the most part.
reestuart • 12/08/23 11:18 AM ET
It interferes with one's fandom
Beerman • 12/08/23 11:26 AM ET
I agree with the spirit of your post, but I don't think you can compare...
MP4VT2004 • 12/08/23 01:01 PM ET
I'm sure there are poor decisions, absolutely.
Beerman • 12/08/23 01:39 PM ET
I made no attempt to quantify the cases of either scenario.
MP4VT2004 • 12/08/23 02:28 PM ET
So... do away with collegiate athletics. The only reason this site exists.** ◄
No_Limit_Hokie • 12/08/23 11:33 AM ET
No reason to do that. Also no reason to place unreasonable restrictions on
reestuart • 12/08/23 11:52 AM ET
My statement was an obviously sarcastic comment to the post. That's all.**
No_Limit_Hokie • 12/08/23 12:07 PM ET
Or, you know, maybe don't take it so personally?**
Beerman • 12/08/23 11:35 AM ET
That would be you.**
No_Limit_Hokie • 12/08/23 11:41 AM ET
Portal gave us Tuten, APR, Jaylin, many others. I say Power to the Portal.**
Zanderhokie • 12/08/23 11:18 AM ET
…and Drones and Wells**
Hardcore_Hokie • 12/08/23 06:10 PM ET
Participation trophies have been around a lot longer than this generation
Pylons • 12/08/23 10:32 AM ET
Unlimited free agency. It’s a mess and completely unsustainable
fordham • 12/08/23 10:16 AM ET
Predictable - and exactly what most fans & writers unwittingly supported.
marcbvtgm • 12/08/23 11:16 AM ET
I'm not sure the old way, where the coach and school had complete control
VTHokie2000 • 12/08/23 10:28 AM ET
The Portal is a lot closer to the free market in action
Zanderhokie • 12/08/23 11:27 AM ET
This is such a tired, worthless excuse to say you don't like
hoosnowahokie • 12/08/23 09:50 AM ET
And it is worthless to not care if an 18yr old moves on without concern
Hokey Pokey • 12/08/23 10:46 AM ET
Some of these kids were bamboozled in the recruiting process
Happy Dog • 12/08/23 11:58 AM ET
No, you're judging them
Beerman • 12/08/23 10:50 AM ET
Just admit this was never about making the NCAA share revenue
WildTurkE • 12/08/23 10:35 AM ET
The tendency of some to assume the worst is unfortunate**
Pylons • 12/08/23 10:30 AM ET
Some yes, but what about the kids that were sold on a coach and he leaves
Hokie_N_NC • 12/08/23 09:41 AM ET
No, they're all lazy, entitled brats! 🙄🙄🙄**
Pylons • 12/08/23 10:33 AM ET
The problem is that the majority don't improve their situation.
Hokey Pokey • 12/08/23 09:59 AM ET
you have no clue if that's true. What if they move on to a better school,
reestuart • 12/08/23 11:21 AM ET
Better school? Obviously no longer talking about scholastics.**
AZHokie59 • 12/08/23 12:03 PM ET
except maybe some of these kids move for that? Hypothetically speaking,
reestuart • 12/08/23 01:03 PM ET
Exactly **
AZHokie59 • 12/08/23 03:19 PM ET
"Majority" based on what?
Pylons • 12/08/23 10:37 AM ET
If only 54% actually got to a new school, there are then others that most
Hokey Pokey • 12/08/23 11:24 AM ET
That number is not going to really be a fair account. There are tons of
reestuart • 12/08/23 12:01 PM ET
It is possible that some of the NCAA's data may be slightly skewed when you
VTHokie2000 • 12/08/23 11:58 AM ET
Wow. Didn't realize the 54% figure.
Pylons • 12/08/23 11:27 AM ET
Most leave because they are pushed out. **
Femoyer Hokie • 12/08/23 10:24 AM ET
This absolutely also happens
Beerman • 12/08/23 10:32 AM ET
You are stating that as a fact. It's not. It is just your opinion
HokieAl • 12/08/23 10:13 AM ET
I doubt there are many leaving because of that
Vienna_Hokie • 12/08/23 10:13 AM ET
But they need to stay where they are, no matter how miserable!!!
reestuart • 12/08/23 11:23 AM ET
Boomers and Gen X’ers love free market capitalism
BG Hokie • 12/08/23 09:30 AM ET
And use of the term “participation trophy” is a very clear heads up that a
North Main Hokie • 12/08/23 04:55 PM ET
Everyone loves free market capitalism. Some just can't admit it.
Techsupport • 12/08/23 01:09 PM ET
"like our genetically inferior children did…"**
No_Limit_Hokie • 12/08/23 09:36 AM ET
Ha, did you like that one? LOL. Making fun of myself too!**
BG Hokie • 12/08/23 09:39 AM ET
They are more like part time contractors than students.
OrlandoHokie • 12/08/23 09:14 AM ET
So many players in the portal because it's THEIR future
Beerman • 12/08/23 08:44 AM ET
Absolutely, the portal allows players to sort to their level
Happy Dog • 12/08/23 09:09 AM ET
Got to remember what started this issue...the COVID extension.
EDGEMAN • 12/08/23 08:12 AM ET
Yes, this should be the last year of the 6 year player..mostly
Vienna_Hokie • 12/08/23 08:37 AM ET
Not just sign with a new program, but how many actually better their stats?
Hokey Pokey • 12/08/23 09:22 AM ET
lot's of things to look at, but since the why is rarely understood
Vienna_Hokie • 12/08/23 09:51 AM ET
Some are chasing championships, others playing time, and some the right fit
GSOHokie01 • 12/08/23 08:03 AM ET
EXACTLY
Happy Dog • 12/08/23 10:32 AM ET
Did your son think about transferring to another school?**
VTHokie2000 • 12/08/23 10:40 AM ET
Nope, he was there for the ME degree
Happy Dog • 12/08/23 10:44 AM ET
However hundreds are just going to ride the pine at a different school
Hokey Pokey • 12/08/23 08:17 AM ET
You are correct but they have to try and subsequently learn that lesson.
GSOHokie01 • 12/08/23 09:26 AM ET