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If you run a business, which he does

And your largest segment consistently underperforms, you will face criticism and removal. This will happen even if immaterial segments outperform. I think Sands will start to adopt this view but it is likely too late. Think of what Whit hasn’t done that Chris C highlight during the podcast. But as they say, if ignorance is bliss, why are there so many angry people.
Posted: 04/03/2025 at 07:04 AM ET
(In response to this post by Scream_On_D)

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Whit or buzz as new twerp AD?
HOKIEGOBBLE • 04/02/25 12:09 PM ET
Whit’s next gig will be with a group of x school. He’s not p4 material.
CMU Hokie • 04/02/25 03:23 PM ET
Whit would look like a freakin' genius with the right amount of $$.**
marcbvtgm • 04/03/25 11:55 AM ET
No he wouldn't.
Atlee Hokie • 04/03/25 06:56 PM ET
He should do work harder at raising $$$ - that’s a huge part of the job
CMU Hokie • 04/03/25 06:35 PM ET
True, but nobody on earth would be able to get VT competitive $$-wise.
marcbvtgm • 04/05/25 04:34 PM ET
Truth.
RJHokie • 04/03/25 06:38 PM ET
I don't get the constant Whit bashing on TSL boards. It's old.
Scream_On_D • 04/02/25 06:14 PM ET
“CJF was initially a great hire (for one year - ACCCG)” 😂😂😂**
BackInTheBurg • 04/03/25 07:17 PM ET
OK. Explain to me what makes Whit Babcock such an outstanding AD.
Atlee Hokie • 04/03/25 07:13 PM ET
If you run a business, which he does ◄
CMU Hokie • 04/03/25 07:04 AM ET
Should every ACC school
Planner_Hokie • 04/04/25 04:01 PM ET
He does not run a business in most senses of the word
VTCALS72 • 04/03/25 07:10 PM ET
You may have a point here CALS. He get's millions of dollar via govt fuat
saret • 04/03/25 07:37 PM ET
He gets millions but with govt red tape and requirements.**
VTCALS72 • 04/03/25 07:44 PM ET
Is it really underperforming given the resources?
marcbvtgm • 04/03/25 11:56 AM ET
Why hasn't he hired a professional fund raiser then?**
Atlee Hokie • 04/03/25 07:16 PM ET
You tell me. Do you think he's simply unwilling to do so?**
marcbvtgm • 04/05/25 04:35 PM ET
Yes! Otherwise he would have by now.**
Atlee Hokie • 04/05/25 05:09 PM ET
Yes - please see above **
CMU Hokie • 04/03/25 06:40 PM ET
The only issue I have with him is not charging for softball **
HokiesACC2004 • 04/03/25 05:31 AM ET
All $500 they could get for the tiny stadium each game isn't gonna
hoosnowahokie • 04/03/25 02:12 PM ET
Did you do any basic arithmetic before you posted this?
saret • 04/03/25 07:00 PM ET
No I don't. It's called hyperbole
hoosnowahokie • 04/03/25 07:41 PM ET
My apologies. I usually look for an emoji indicator when
saret • 04/03/25 07:52 PM ET
Bashing your AD shows we are qualified for the SEC...next we sell our souls**
hok1eboy • 04/02/25 10:44 PM ET
The question is......
2hhoop3 • 04/02/25 10:55 PM ET
We're only allowed 1 criticism per year. :)**
NokieHokie • 04/02/25 11:25 PM ET
Criticism of mistakes or bad judgment is fair
Hokie1992 • 04/03/25 06:57 AM ET
Wow! Do you only read one board, Read some of the other boards,
saret • 04/03/25 07:05 PM ET
I get it. Not everyone agrees with you WADR. Lol he’s not interested in
SCHokie1103 • 04/02/25 08:51 PM ET
Not charging for softball games is where you're hanging your hat on this?**
marcbvtgm • 04/03/25 12:00 PM ET
do we really know how revenue is channeled at VT?
VTCALS72 • 04/03/25 08:36 AM ET
I have been told SEVERAL TIMES that all tix money goes to a central account
VTChip • 04/03/25 06:48 PM ET
Paraphrasing Senator Everett Dirksen, "A thousand here and a thousand there
TomTurkey • 04/03/25 07:26 PM ET
I have it on good authority it would take at least $100,000 to build ...
Atlee Hokie • 04/03/25 07:30 PM ET
I saw Chip's post 🙄**
TomTurkey • 04/03/25 08:07 PM ET
And that good authority is.................................................
saret • 04/03/25 07:39 PM ET
He's a minion of the big guy.**
Atlee Hokie • 04/03/25 07:57 PM ET
A link to the man himself**
saret • 04/03/25 08:13 PM ET
Did somebody tell him........
2hhoop3 • 04/03/25 08:50 PM ET
TU**
VTCALS72 • 04/03/25 07:02 PM ET
The latter from what I've read.
TomTurkey • 04/03/25 05:53 PM ET
He does, and has. TT, perhaps we can meet up at a SB game sometime,**
saret • 04/03/25 07:08 PM ET
Chip gets pushback because he raises more money for softball
RJHokie • 04/03/25 06:00 PM ET
They need to keep up or appreciate the load being with him.
TomTurkey • 04/03/25 06:11 PM ET
The money collected by @VTChip gathers via his various endeavors does
saret • 04/03/25 07:14 PM ET
It does, but he’s generating most of the interest in softball
RJHokie • 04/03/25 06:15 PM ET
Then encourage him for goodness sake. No more 4 year old socks.
TomTurkey • 04/03/25 06:27 PM ET
Yeah, but it’s an ego thing too for the Hokie Club. **
RJHokie • 04/03/25 06:29 PM ET
THAT is the .major problem and why VT and other organizations fail
91HokieBob • 04/03/25 08:22 PM ET
Take them on a long walk off a short pier!**
NokieHokie • 04/04/25 12:20 AM ET
Of, course. Maybe primarily. **
TomTurkey • 04/03/25 07:04 PM ET
Amen - but your post is a little too rational.
3Manysons • 04/02/25 07:48 PM ET
Why do these people keep working? Save and retire.**
40ozDistrict • 04/02/25 04:41 PM ET
I don't think Whit is currently in demand for his AD services.**
ChrisLords • 04/02/25 01:54 PM ET
How many ADs are in demand? I would say very few.**
VTCALS72 • 04/03/25 08:48 AM ET
he's not well respected in the ACC community**
1947Sunbowl • 04/02/25 06:24 PM ET
Really? Do tell **
hokiepro • 04/03/25 09:29 AM ET
I wouldn't put too much stock into a Mercury/DMVGobbler/Sunbowl post...**
NokieHokie • 04/03/25 09:46 AM ET
Back at the Horse Ranch...
JRHokie • 04/02/25 02:12 PM ET
Definitely not on TSL**
TomTurkey • 04/02/25 01:58 PM ET