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MP4VT2004
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MP4VT2004

...coupled with the transfer portal.

Saban was a master at developing players over time. He got them to buy into his system and his players would steadily progress over their careers. The ability for players to enter the transfer portal to get visibility and then be easily poached by other schools who are now allowed to flash more money in their face destroyed the concept of sustaining a program with upperclassmen who have been groomed over 3-4 years. With that said, if VT actually had the opportunity to hire Nick Saban, it would be negligent to not do so. He could probably win 8 games next season in the ACC with the current roster. But Nick Saban is not going to come out of retirement to coach VT...he seems to be really enjoying his new gig as an Air B&B host. TIC ** Edited by MP4VT2004 at 9/15/2025, 10:09:27 PM
Posted: 09/15/2025 at 09:28 PM ET
(In response to this post by bigbadbird)

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Interesting that VT is using a committee to hire the new coach
Hokiefied • 09/15/25 06:58 PM ET
I hope this committee method works, but one thing worries me about it
Zanderhokie • 09/15/25 10:07 PM ET
That’s why I said pay attention to who gets brought on to consult for them
Hokiefied • 09/15/25 10:25 PM ET
Someone has to print the popcorn coupons**
bigbadbird • 09/15/25 10:03 PM ET
How do you know the good ole boys are being shut out?**
VAHokie89 • 09/15/25 08:13 PM ET
If Whit is not involved and the athletic department is being reorganized..
Hokiefied • 09/15/25 08:17 PM ET
Again, the BOV has no good ole boys? And cant be influenced by
VAHokie89 • 09/16/25 06:29 AM ET
Listen to the podcast. It’s new blood leading this.**
Hokiefied • 09/16/25 07:11 AM ET
Wonder if Saban would be interested in consulting with the committee?**
HokieBrew4U • 09/15/25 08:04 PM ET
NIL killed his method**
bigbadbird • 09/15/25 08:46 PM ET
...coupled with the transfer portal. ◄
MP4VT2004 • 09/15/25 09:28 PM ET
Oh I know he isn't coaching here. I was thinking consultant to the hiring
HokieBrew4U • 09/15/25 11:19 PM ET
Legal, above board NIL killed his method.
MontgomeryTexasHokie • 09/15/25 08:54 PM ET
This would be about his ability to find good coaches that fit current times
HokieBrew4U • 09/15/25 08:50 PM ET
he knows good bag men and when to quit - he is the architect of the
bigbadbird • 09/15/25 09:31 PM ET
Dude has an incredible coaching tree. As a consultant to the hiring...
HokieBrew4U • 09/15/25 11:16 PM ET
his tree includes some of the largest NIL budgets in the game**
bigbadbird • 09/16/25 08:01 AM ET
I like that idea but don’t know we can afford it
Hokiefied • 09/15/25 08:13 PM ET
Might be a way to stay involved without that stuff he didn't like.**
HokieBrew4U • 09/15/25 08:49 PM ET
The football GM model has to part of the solution
Virginian42 • 09/15/25 07:54 PM ET
Any idea of schools already using this approach?**
HokieBrew4U • 09/15/25 08:54 PM ET
Stanford was one of the first**
Virginian42 • 09/15/25 10:06 PM ET
The most likely scenario going forward **
Techdady • 09/15/25 08:47 PM ET
VT has already had meetings regarding this structure with Deloitte.
justolerable • 09/15/25 08:41 PM ET
These guys?**
GCHokieof91 • 09/15/25 07:11 PM ET
VT may want them, but end up with these guys.**
VTHokie2000 • 09/15/25 07:37 PM ET
So mini Ditka for next coach?**
HwoodHokie • 09/15/25 07:56 PM ET
Guess again...notice the shirts they are wearing ;-)**
VTHokie2000 • 09/15/25 07:58 PM ET
Lol... Never noticed before. **
seacain • 09/15/25 08:36 PM ET
They did both Da Bears and Da Bulls routine depending on the season/sport.
VTHokie2000 • 09/15/25 08:40 PM ET
Or…..USF is also the “Bulls”, so…**
HwoodHokie • 09/15/25 10:08 PM ET
That would be an easier sell if the shirts didn't have "Chicago" on them
VTHokie2000 • 09/15/25 10:18 PM ET
Hopefully football will be run like the major corporation it has become.**
NC_Hokies • 09/15/25 07:08 PM ET