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bigbadbird
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bigbadbird

spending more money makes you rich- it's advanced analytics- think of

how many lightbulbs you can buy with1.3 million dollars- that's A LOT of light bulbs-
Posted: 09/22/2025 at 02:22 PM ET
(In response to this post by marcbvtgm)

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VT's BOV Will Vote On $229.2 Million In Additional Athletics Funds**
Andy BitterAdmin • 09/22/25 10:35 AM ET
is endzone paint included?**
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 02:32 PM ET
Andy awesome! WiFi is included? ~Pays by 4 itself w/ fans watching on phone
Stech • 09/22/25 12:58 PM ET
Charge $10 each game for WiFi access, but...
EDGEMAN • 09/22/25 01:55 PM ET
Unless they bring in a big pipe to the INET local wifi ain't doing nothing.**
40ozDistrict • 09/22/25 07:07 PM ET
If it sucks - just promise it'll be better next time - like our coaching!**
DoYouLiftHokies • 09/22/25 02:22 PM ET
I hate nickel and diming people on stuff, they get really mad, just build
Stech • 09/22/25 02:02 PM ET
agree, appears VT aint Nickel and diming anything this time
1947Sunbowl • 09/22/25 11:05 PM ET
Would think most "old people" probably wouldn't buy it, but...
EDGEMAN • 09/22/25 02:36 PM ET
make it as efficient as paperless tickets **
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 02:25 PM ET
Yes I have many more people get mad over small numbers than large numbers,
Stech • 09/22/25 02:30 PM ET
If consumers believe the "perks" are worth more than the price increase,
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 04:29 PM ET
This proposal is mostly hot air
VT ChemE 1986 • 09/22/25 12:40 PM ET
I could be wrong but I believe that University wide fund raising
VTCALS72 • 09/24/25 03:48 PM ET
Kudos to you CALS. You don't even bother to try to give any
saret • 09/24/25 04:31 PM ET
Glad to amaze you :-)**
VTCALS72 • 09/24/25 05:23 PM ET
Interesting**
VT ChemE 1986 • 09/24/25 04:28 PM ET
So true... A lot of wishful thinking.
HokieinSD • 09/23/25 01:06 AM ET
So I guess all a lie a conspiracy really???
1947Sunbowl • 09/22/25 11:01 PM ET
Yeah. Where's the $30M a year philanthropy $$ coming from? Have donors
40ozDistrict • 09/22/25 04:16 PM ET
This is awesome. Sick of being poor. Let's goooooooo**
NOFX • 09/22/25 12:39 PM ET
That's great, but how does this proposal make VT any less poor?**
marcbvtgm • 09/22/25 01:50 PM ET
Sounds like certain boosters have agreed to seriously up their contribution**
NOFX • 09/22/25 05:31 PM ET
spending more money makes you rich- it's advanced analytics- think of ◄
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 02:22 PM ET
Not really news. I'm surprised it's only a $100. I think VA Lottery funds
section11hokie • 09/22/25 11:17 AM ET
VA Lottery profits must to K-12 public schools per the state constitution**
BROman Hokie • 09/22/25 12:16 PM ET
When was the VA constitution changed to require ...
Atlee Hokie • 09/22/25 03:35 PM ET
If Virginians vote to change that part of the state constitution, then I
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 12:26 PM ET
Maybe for taxes/capital projects, but cutting $1B from public schools?...
BROman Hokie • 09/22/25 01:42 PM ET
I agree, but voters have the final say on whether the amendment is passed
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 02:24 PM ET
The General Assembly would have to vote to propose it first**
BROman Hokie • 09/22/25 06:45 PM ET
Yes, I know. They may be more incline to leave the decision up to the
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 06:59 PM ET
Make a special game for folks that want to gamble while helping fund...
DoYouLiftHokies • 09/22/25 02:19 PM ET
You mean Va pols are just like the fed pols - lie 75% - 100% of the time?
RJHokie • 09/22/25 02:23 PM ET
Is it really a "lie" if the pol's answers are vague enough to where they
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 02:47 PM ET
Ha! Good pyramid though, particularly with the HOA inclusion!**
RJHokie • 09/22/25 02:49 PM ET
I want to say there was a movie or TV show that poke fun at politicians
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 02:53 PM ET
Makes sense!**
RJHokie • 09/22/25 02:54 PM ET
I guess school board would fall under either AA or A. While the PTA is
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 03:00 PM ET
So you're saying Virginia isn't a true SEC state?**
EDGEMAN • 09/22/25 01:58 PM ET
Yeah, would be a lot of opposition there by the voters and pols. **
RJHokie • 09/22/25 01:45 PM ET
Taxing students is my last straw …no more donations **
AirborneHokie96 • 09/22/25 10:40 AM ET
disagree and most these kids don't pay for anything anyway. I have 3 in
TboneParkerVT • 09/22/25 03:39 PM ET
I have a graduate and 2 in college now.
AirborneHokie96 • 09/23/25 07:50 AM ET
Understand the principle, but $100 isn’t going to kill them, but 30M might
Stech • 09/22/25 02:15 PM ET
See ya, probably dont need contributors who threaten their 100 donation
1947Sunbowl • 09/22/25 02:13 PM ET
if that was the case they wouldn't make 30,000 people do it **
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 02:14 PM ET
I don't love it either but it was probably overdue. We have some of the
AbsolutVT03 • 09/22/25 01:09 PM ET
Well, bye!**
Upwind of uva • 09/22/25 12:59 PM ET
Can you make this threat after you have already stopped?
Truthahn • 09/22/25 12:54 PM ET
This summer, it was just to the Hokie Club
AirborneHokie96 • 09/22/25 12:59 PM ET
Aww come on. Student fees at VT are miniscule compared to the other state
jfhokie • 09/22/25 12:30 PM ET
Increase tickets $100 per season ticket and $20 per game
AirborneHokie96 • 09/22/25 01:05 PM ET
also Students today, spend 100 in a night on the town
1947Sunbowl • 09/22/25 11:03 PM ET
And that is their choice to spend $100 on a night on the town
AirborneHokie96 • 09/24/25 08:33 AM ET
that's coming..BUT IF VT moves to top ACC, bring it on!
VT757to276 • 09/22/25 03:36 PM ET
They might do that as well. For $100? I know it’s a principle thing for you
BackInTheBurg • 09/22/25 03:00 PM ET
Why can't fans pay $100 but students can?**
AirborneHokie96 • 09/23/25 07:57 AM ET
They can. That’s what I’m saying. I could see that happening as well **
BackInTheBurg • 09/23/25 08:01 AM ET
So continue to ask the fans for more?
T-Austin • 09/22/25 01:07 PM ET
So just charge the students more for the fans entertainment?**
AirborneHokie96 • 09/23/25 07:48 AM ET
Yawn!!Yawn
RiverVT • 09/22/25 11:59 AM ET
Can VT athletics have commercial partnerships?
Marooned • 09/22/25 01:06 PM ET
Sure, Cooper is the official cheese of the Hokies!**
hoosnowahokie • 09/22/25 01:36 PM ET
Never heard that brand or sponsor before...**
AirborneHokie96 • 09/23/25 07:58 AM ET
Yes they can **
AirborneHokie96 • 09/22/25 01:20 PM ET
Wait until he learns about property and real estate taxes.**
Truthahn • 09/22/25 12:56 PM ET
Then raise ticket prices $100 per seat ….would generate $5M per year
AirborneHokie96 • 09/22/25 12:40 PM ET
Tech's Student Fees to Athletics Are the LOWEST in VA, compared to peers**
vtchem75 • 09/22/25 11:58 AM ET
I’m a free market guy wired to Smith’s “invisible hand”.
MontgomeryTexasHokie • 09/22/25 11:14 AM ET
Do y'all look at the landscape of college football to see what other
hoosnowahokie • 09/22/25 11:21 AM ET
For some Hokie fans, who don't like the direction DI-FBS athletics seems to
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 12:36 PM ET
Have they considered the economic impact of such a move on Blacksburg and
HOHKIE • 09/22/25 05:59 PM ET
They may not care because they don't believe the school's primary mission
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 06:24 PM ET
I see CFB HC's contracts like long-term MLB starting pitcher contracts.
marcbvtgm • 09/22/25 12:03 PM ET
This seems an odd place to draw a line in the sand
hoosnowahokie • 09/22/25 11:10 AM ET
you have to pay 200 dollars for shooting basketball in War Memorial Hall? **
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 11:12 AM ET
No, you have to pay to support all the staff**
One4VT • 09/22/25 11:16 AM ET
No, I believe the $366 is the equivalent of a gym membership for
hoosnowahokie • 09/22/25 11:14 AM ET
Loved paying this for both my kids the 4 years War Memorial...
DoYouLiftHokies • 09/22/25 12:28 PM ET
you will get nothing and like it **
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 01:52 PM ET
that's the spirit **
TomTurkey • 09/22/25 03:44 PM ET
I think I single handily funded that scaffolding that was out there!**
DoYouLiftHokies • 09/22/25 02:21 PM ET
so things have changed since 1995- i wonder what else is different **
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 11:15 AM ET
How about eliminating classes that have nothing to do with their majors?
Hokie_Forester • 09/22/25 11:02 AM ET
I don't know- most schools are doing this it seems
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 10:52 AM ET
They can do it without my money from here on out
AirborneHokie96 • 09/22/25 10:59 AM ET
well LEAVE well leave. dont need the voices of doubt**
1947Sunbowl • 09/22/25 02:14 PM ET
I have a VT freshman and paying out of state, I am ok with it. $100 OK.**
stat_hokie • 09/22/25 01:57 PM ET
All students are "taxed" for things that don't benefit them directly and
dj97223 • 09/22/25 12:32 PM ET
Not sure I understand this ....
hokietony • 09/22/25 11:12 AM ET
I don’t believe in unfair “taxation” and love choice
AirborneHokie96 • 09/22/25 11:25 AM ET
It's not "unfair taxation" as you call it, they can choose another school..
hokietony • 09/22/25 11:40 AM ET
I guess the question some of us are asking is...
MP4VT2004 • 09/22/25 01:18 PM ET
I get why you and other people feel that way. Your position does raise
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 05:09 PM ET
I can only answer for myself...quite simply: no.
MP4VT2004 • 09/22/25 07:51 PM ET
Thanks for the response. I don't know how you feel about ice hockey, but
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 07:57 PM ET
They can choose to attend another school
AirborneHokie96 • 09/22/25 11:49 AM ET
Of course, free will, just curious about motives. No biggie.**
hokietony • 09/22/25 11:59 AM ET
I find it interesting that the student activity fee is the last straw to
VTHPCC • 09/22/25 01:14 PM ET
He ain't paying no fity cents for no coke**
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 11:13 AM ET
Your a good egg Noonan**
OrlandoHokie • 09/22/25 02:47 PM ET