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I'm sure there are improvements that can and should be made, but

I don't think anyone on the planet could close the gap between VT and P2 programs barring a VT billionaire funding the team out of their pocket (The SMU approach). We'd have to increase revenue by 50% just to catch Clemson (whose days as a championship contender may be over barring a jump to the P2 since their own revenue is continually falling behind) and almost double it to catch PSU's and even they are quite a bit behind programs like OSU. Anyone who could come close to that kind of change would be in the fundraising hall of fame. We should be competitive in the ACC and be able to win it occasionally, but the teams competing for the title are not going to be our peers without earth shattering changes in the NCAA as a whole to level the playing field and make money less important.
Posted: 02/15/2025 at 05:52 PM ET
(In response to this post by VTHokie2000)

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Bruce Feldman reporting that VT is targeting Christian Taylor as OC**
Hokies1215 • 02/13/25 02:26 PM ET
Amazing all the flavor's of the minute VT is supposedly targeting.**
Atlee Hokie • 02/15/25 08:58 AM ET
What does this even mean?**
BG Hokie • 02/17/25 08:06 AM ET
What does this even mean?**
BG Hokie • 02/17/25 08:06 AM ET
He won 2023 the national FCS Assistant Coach of the Year award (link)
Zanderhokie • 02/14/25 09:54 AM ET
Get ready for the Triple Option?
Whiskeyandfootball • 02/13/25 09:19 PM ET
As in Drones and POP BOTH on the field every play? Im cool with that !**
hokiesx6 • 02/15/25 04:20 PM ET
His offense threw for 300ypg at San Diego
soflahokie • 02/14/25 07:39 AM ET
I followed them too, he threw the ball plenty, he was unpredictable as a
Stech • 02/13/25 10:03 PM ET
To build on the passing, they threw for almost 2400 yards, they ran more
Stech • 02/13/25 10:17 PM ET
Question. DO you think VT financial situation is limiting candidates
1947Sunbowl • 02/13/25 11:01 PM ET
No, the opportunity to compete for a championship is limited compared to
Jwunderdog • 02/14/25 11:47 AM ET
I always VT to bring someone up, most of P4 gettables aren’t doing great,
Stech • 02/14/25 08:08 AM ET
PSU and Clemson are not our peers**
dbc05 • 02/13/25 11:13 PM ET
Academicallly we compete very well why cant we in athletics ??**
1947Sunbowl • 02/15/25 03:44 PM ET
Our entire coaching staff combined makes less than Dabo Swinney
dbc05 • 02/15/25 04:52 PM ET
Does that suggest that the leadership may not place as much importance
VTHokie2000 • 02/15/25 05:04 PM ET
Clemson athletics brings in $60 million more than us.
dbc05 • 02/15/25 05:16 PM ET
I agree it wouldn't be fiscally responsible for VT to try to accomplish
VTHokie2000 • 02/15/25 05:24 PM ET
I'm sure there are improvements that can and should be made, but ◄
dbc05 • 02/15/25 05:52 PM ET
I agree with you that it would take a miracle to close the gap with the P2s
VTHokie2000 • 02/15/25 06:30 PM ET
Then who would be on a realistic list of VT's peers? Right now it seems
VTHokie2000 • 02/14/25 12:58 AM ET
According to our fan base, VT is ALWAYS at some sort of crossroads **
ombandit • 02/15/25 08:55 AM ET
It may be true to a point because the only constant in this world is change
VTHokie2000 • 02/15/25 02:50 PM ET
I think most ACC schools not named Clemson are our football peers. I would
BG Hokie • 02/15/25 08:48 AM ET
That is probably a fair assessment. FSU is an interesting case because it
VTHokie2000 • 02/15/25 02:52 PM ET
There are posters on here who love dragging the team through the mud...**
Reston Hokie2 • 02/14/25 11:23 AM ET
I'm not dragging anyone through the mud, just realistic
dbc05 • 02/15/25 05:06 PM ET
That may be true, but I wouldn't make that assumption about all posters.
VTHokie2000 • 02/14/25 03:17 PM ET
This is a MUST READ post!! ^^^^Gets It^^^^^^**
91HokieBob • 02/15/25 09:54 AM ET
Good post. Especially dealing with this respondent.**
saret • 02/15/25 09:35 AM ET
Thank you and to @91HokieBob for your kind words. I think people today may
VTHokie2000 • 02/15/25 02:05 PM ET
By and large, it's the state schools in the ACC and B1G.**
marcbvtgm • 02/14/25 10:13 AM ET
WRT to the Big Ten state schools, I think VT's undergraduate enrollment
VTHokie2000 • 02/14/25 03:33 PM ET
However, do the larger schools have large satellite campuses?
Reston Hokie2 • 02/14/25 11:27 PM ET
Yes, some schools do have satellite campuses that can be potentially large.
VTHokie2000 • 02/15/25 04:04 AM ET
Sorry, I meant to post B12, not B1G.
marcbvtgm • 02/14/25 05:43 PM ET
No worries. If the gap between the P2s and the ACC/Big XII group
VTHokie2000 • 02/14/25 05:49 PM ET
Well VT needs to get their messaging and marketing right
1947Sunbowl • 02/14/25 09:35 AM ET
Hmmmm then please tell me who is the flagship school of the state? UVA?**
Reston Hokie2 • 02/14/25 11:24 AM ET
Yes, UVA is the flagship school of Virginia.
dbc05 • 02/15/25 05:55 PM ET
Agreed, what is interesting is the academic & research arms
Reston Hokie2 • 02/16/25 07:36 AM ET
I would still like to see VT continue to grow and get to a point where it
VTHokie2000 • 02/15/25 06:35 PM ET
It depends on how a person defines "flagship university." Here is a list
VTHokie2000 • 02/14/25 06:45 PM ET
In other words University of Virginia.
Reston Hokie2 • 02/14/25 10:38 PM ET
Not true, VCU bball made it to final 4 and generally has been…
ombandit • 02/15/25 08:53 AM ET
Yes, I know but VTHokie2000 has a completely different criteria
Reston Hokie2 • 02/15/25 11:58 AM ET
Because the answer to your question isn't a black-n-white one.
VTHokie2000 • 02/14/25 10:54 PM ET
I assume your comments are based on:
Reston Hokie2 • 02/14/25 11:20 PM ET
You can assume whatever you wish. However, my answer is based on research
VTHokie2000 • 02/15/25 04:21 AM ET
2K thanks for the info**
astrohokiebob • 02/15/25 11:34 AM ET
So a bunch of govies got together and
Reston Hokie2 • 02/15/25 07:59 AM ET
You are obviously missing the point because you are trying to over simpifly
VTHokie2000 • 02/15/25 02:43 PM ET
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William and Mary originally was a private school.
RJHokie • 02/14/25 10:46 PM ET
And, your point being??? ...**
Reston Hokie2 • 02/14/25 11:21 PM ET
No flagship in that group. **
RJHokie • 02/15/25 08:43 AM ET
Exactly. One thing that may have helped UVA get a head start is the fact
VTHokie2000 • 02/14/25 11:00 PM ET
Seems like a solid candidate. Let’s go!
MontgomeryTexasHokie • 02/13/25 08:08 PM ET
GREAT A+ HIRE! i have goosebumps
Windows NT • 02/13/25 06:36 PM ET
Nice...W&M people are smart and classy...w/o feeling the need to tell you**
Tuckahokie • 02/13/25 04:19 PM ET
Yep. Daughter got her B.S. & M.S. there. Her Husband, his B.S. When I
VTBoar • 02/13/25 05:29 PM ET
My son in law graduated from W&M. Played football there. Great school and
VT One • 02/13/25 06:45 PM ET
where I want my 2 kids to go if they can't get in the Naval Academy**
Windows NT • 02/13/25 06:38 PM ET
Why thank you 🙏
hokiepro • 02/13/25 04:41 PM ET
w&m students used uva as their safety school.**
squarerootofone • 02/13/25 04:37 PM ET
And Thank God he has a Wikipedia Page!**
VTBoar • 02/13/25 04:09 PM ET
I think he would be a great hire.**
XFactor11 • 02/13/25 03:41 PM ET
I like the choice**
hokie77th • 02/13/25 03:28 PM ET
I would love this hire, great talent identification by Pry
soflahokie • 02/13/25 03:24 PM ET
IIRC this was a hot name folks wanted VT to hire as OC several years ago
HokieSA • 02/13/25 03:22 PM ET
Interesting, when you read the articles it seems he has accepted the job.**
TekkNerd • 02/13/25 03:10 PM ET
Articles?**
MDHokie79 • 02/13/25 04:56 PM ET
google his name. a few articles come up.**
shakes • 02/13/25 05:52 PM ET
I did....thanks!**
MDHokie79 • 02/13/25 05:53 PM ET