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ChazB
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If the AD can't fire his team members for cause then he's a puppet to Pres

Posted: 09/14/2025 at 09:04 PM ET
(In response to this post by vtdasc90)

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Do the people naming coaches on this board realize that this is an
VT ChemE 1986 • 09/14/25 04:24 PM ET
Yes, relax try and enjoy seeing what Montgomery can do with very long odds
vtox1 • 09/14/25 07:54 PM ET
Yeah, because what's posted here matters 🙄🙄🙄**
Pylons • 09/14/25 06:29 PM ET
AD
Midwestguy • 09/14/25 05:37 PM ET
Agreed but Sands and the BOV need to be explicit about that vision...
One4VT • 09/14/25 05:01 PM ET
That is going out 30 sept rpt to bov**
1947Sunbowl • 09/14/25 05:22 PM ET
Given the late breaking developments, call a special meeting
One4VT • 09/14/25 05:27 PM ET
Im sure it's accelerating
1947Sunbowl • 09/14/25 06:10 PM ET
Thats your vision, and its fine, but the BOV or President need own it**
One4VT • 09/14/25 06:21 PM ET
And committed - no word salads**
TomTurkey • 09/14/25 05:13 PM ET
Agree 100%....need new structure
Virginian42 • 09/14/25 04:59 PM ET
The AD is not the problem. It's the assistant AD that predates Whit at
vtdasc90 • 09/14/25 04:46 PM ET
perhaps, but Babs is a major part of the issue but doing nearly zero for
ChazB • 09/14/25 06:59 PM ET
He's from Harrisonburg, not Harrisburg. There's funding requirements
vtdasc90 • 09/14/25 09:10 PM ET
I mean, Whit is certainly part of the problem.
Pride_and_Joy • 09/14/25 05:23 PM ET
Don't take me wrong, I'm not defending Whit, but I don't believe he was
vtdasc90 • 09/14/25 06:33 PM ET
Babs is no victim he chose to ignore BUT we had a concert & beer tables
ChazB • 09/14/25 07:02 PM ET
I don't disagree, but how often do you think Ballein tries to usurp Whit's
vtdasc90 • 09/14/25 06:09 PM ET
If Whit had any gumption he could have dumped the dead wood
1947Sunbowl • 09/14/25 05:57 PM ET
He'd have to have the backing of the BOV and the university president to
vtdasc90 • 09/14/25 06:20 PM ET
Within his department he has hiring and firing responsibilities
1947Sunbowl • 09/14/25 09:12 PM ET
The boss of the Athletic Department does need to ask permission to
ChazB • 09/14/25 07:06 PM ET
Not claiming Whit is a victim. Your scenario only works if the BOV and
vtdasc90 • 09/14/25 09:02 PM ET
If the AD can't fire his team members for cause then he's a puppet to Pres** ◄
ChazB • 09/14/25 09:04 PM ET
Yeah, I'd call that c a "cancer" in the department. **
vtdasc90 • 09/15/25 06:37 AM ET
He's out of football operations now and soon to retire.**
ancient alien 2018 • 09/14/25 04:47 PM ET
Yep, hard to hire a coach when
baumerj • 09/14/25 04:42 PM ET
Great Post!! Some posters have the unreal vision that an AD and new HC
ancient alien 2018 • 09/14/25 04:38 PM ET
You are wrong.
NoHuddle • 09/14/25 04:57 PM ET
That is so "Slim" of you!!**
ancient alien 2018 • 09/14/25 05:02 PM ET
It'll be a while. Better grab a Snickers.**
Maroon Baboon • 09/14/25 04:27 PM ET
I've stocked up on popcorn. Hate to say it, but I'm expecting a
vtdasc90 • 09/14/25 06:22 PM ET
May I substitute Almond Joy? TY**
ancient alien 2018 • 09/14/25 04:46 PM ET