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JMU with far less money, smaller stadium is preseason ranked above us, let

that sink in for a while.
Posted: 08/13/2025 at 05:42 AM ET
(In response to this post by ombandit)

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As long as we have a Group of 5 AD…
ombandit • 08/13/25 12:54 AM ET
JMU with far less money, smaller stadium is preseason ranked above us, let ◄
Stech • 08/13/25 05:42 AM ET
I place zero weight on AP or Coaches preseason polls
cvillehokie92 • 08/13/25 04:04 PM ET
Agree, they are not always accurate, but they think more of them has never
Stech • 08/14/25 05:44 AM ET
I think the preseason polls are a scam. It creates
Big12 guy • 08/14/25 11:45 AM ET
A purpose for preseason polls is to generate interest for Week 0/Week 1
VTHokie2000 • 08/14/25 02:53 PM ET
I understand the premise, and how they come up
Big12 guy • 08/14/25 02:58 PM ET
If you understand the purpose and still want to change it, then what is
VTHokie2000 • 08/14/25 03:09 PM ET
With the consolidation of the conferences, it
Big12 guy • 08/14/25 04:31 PM ET
Maybe so, but it would also make it more difficult for programs on the rise
VTHokie2000 • 08/14/25 05:34 PM ET
I think they should wait too, but this has never happened in our history,
Stech • 08/14/25 01:20 PM ET
JMU's success is not a negative for VT IMHO. Toledo
Big12 guy • 08/14/25 01:30 PM ET
Comparing the JMU-VT relationship with Toledo-Ohio State may be an apples
VTHokie2000 • 08/14/25 03:02 PM ET
JMU also has a plan in works for expanding Bridgeforth Stadium. Renovating
91HokieBob • 08/13/25 12:54 PM ET
So are Tulane, Liberty, Toledo, Memphis, Army and ULL**
CrystalCoveHokie • 08/13/25 12:03 PM ET
But they do have a Buc-ee's**
manassashoo • 08/13/25 10:21 AM ET
best bathrooms east of the Mississippi**
HokieAl • 08/13/25 10:35 AM ET
disagree they give a token ranking to a group of 5 team
1947Sunbowl • 08/13/25 09:03 AM ET
So the AD bears ZERO responsibility, yeah SURE…
ombandit • 08/13/25 08:12 PM ET
Whit’s presentation on August 18th should have been done day 1 of his job.
Stech • 08/13/25 02:04 PM ET
It is the job of the AD to lead
VT ChemE 1986 • 08/13/25 12:43 PM ET
He is not a ......
2hhoop3 • 08/13/25 12:53 PM ET
his experience was only assistant AD when we hired him?
HokieAl • 08/13/25 01:14 PM ET
No.....
2hhoop3 • 08/13/25 01:24 PM ET
No, Whit was Cincinnati's AD. Ironically, he was known as a fundraiser and
91HokieBob • 08/13/25 01:21 PM ET
It's not exactly an exclusive club though.**
Pylons • 08/13/25 06:30 AM ET