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fordham OP
Jul 02, 2026 at 08:49 AM ET
So we got a new AD. Who do we blame when things don’t go according to plan
The hokie bird???

35 Replies

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MaroonMark
Whit if you're going to post on here, I recommend you don't use the name
"fordham" it'll make people think that the Fordham Rams will be your next AD assignment. I kid I kid
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uber hokie
1mo
Not sure who the new “ whippn boy “ will be now that we have more so many
more “mangers” .
OlderHokie OlderHokie
1mo
So you are a glass half empty kind of guy?
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BoozVT
1mo
I say we give the 1st 3 years to Whit...only if they're bad.
Culpeper Hokie Culpeper Hokie
1mo
***ALL*** of the blame can be placed on Julian A. Burruss. Come at me.
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True Hokie
1mo
Biden
UTPr0sim UTPr0sim
1mo
Rocovich?
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2hhoop3
1mo
Are you going.....
to give him credit if things work out? You may not like him or agree with his approach but, the BOV has done more in the last 10 months than their predecessors did in the last 10 years with respect to VT athletics.
UTPr0sim UTPr0sim
1mo
No need to get testy. Scape goats come in all shape and sizes. You didn't
defend Stiney when mentioned. LOL
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2hhoop3
1mo
I didn't get testy.......
I asked you a question that you have yet to answer and offered an opinion on the work of the BOV under his leadership.
reestuart reestuart
1mo
Stinespring
** Edited by reestuart at 7/2/2026, 2:22:03 PM
Hoakie82 Hoakie82
1mo
Pretty sure that’s why Gotlieb was hired. Built in job security. 🫢
Beerman Beerman
1mo
In fine American tradition, forever blame the last guy in office
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Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie
1mo
Debra?
UTPr0sim UTPr0sim
1mo
No this Debbie
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Apex-Hokie
1mo
I guess we can't blame John Ballein anymore
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RJHokie
1mo
His wife is still working for Mike Young, so she’s still available
for blame 😁. But she has her own “issues”…..
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saret
1mo
Do as we've always done,...blame the person responsible.
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uber hokie
1mo
Because that’s so obvious since we are privy to all the behind the scenes
discussions, decisions and information. Great idea.
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saret
1mo
Yeah, I was being Captain Obvious. 😏🙄😎
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2hhoop3
1mo
You should change your......
username to eeyore.
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likehokies
1mo
Good things are going to happen. Might be a few speed bumps, but...
That's life.
Snape Snape
1mo
The endzones not being painted.
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HokieNL
1mo
Here's a list of potential scapegoats...
For Football, anyway. Brian White Whit Babcock James Franklin Mike Young (actually wanting some money for MBB) Philip Montgomery Brent Pry J.C. Price Justin Fuente Buzz Williams (Football has not been the same since he left) Frank Beamer The Replay Ref who said Danny Coale did not catch that ball Bill Dooley Jimmy Sharpe Charlie Coffey Jerry Claiborne
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MaroonMark
when you mention Dooley, Sharpe, Coffey and Cliaborne
you're just saying you are old, as I am
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HokieNL
I just looked up the history of VT Football... easiest scapegoat finder!
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marcbvtgm
I’m sure Drones will get some blame.
fsghokie fsghokie
Glad you left the Hokie Bird off the list
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HokieNL
Dang. I *knew* I forgot somebody!!
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saret
1mo
The usual suspects.😏😉
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lazarus1
1mo
Whit
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Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie
1mo
Blame Stinespring or Bud
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HokieNL
1mo
I think we still have the Stiney Piñata available
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CMU Hokie
1mo
The trophy case
Almost as strong of a jinx as Babe to the Yankees.
VTHokie2000 VTHokie2000
1mo
Maintenance crew for not keeping the grass perfectly trimmed