I think some are trying to get in the P2...
I wouldn't mind VT being with X other top ACC schools along with X top Big 12 schools as long as not many big brands go to the P2. I put that in about the P2 since it seemed like a sticking point to the BOV when searching for coaches. I think it is interesting that VT plus other schools are either getting help from certain donors or pledges to help the athletics department.
My real question is - how long does this money come in to a school and donors don't see the results and those donors dry up on the money being given - where does that tipping point end a school's run at one of the top brands - or do those donors continue to give hoping for the best?
** Edited by The_VT_Rock at 2/4/2026, 5:11:25 PM
Thread Replies (20)
Do you feel that this is a trial run for many programs not in the P2?
-- The_VT_Rock
Feb 04, 2026 at 03:33 PM ET
The_VT_Rock
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02/04/26 03:33 PM ET
It’s a semi open race for a few spots
-- RandomAsianGuy
Feb 04, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
RandomAsianGuy
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02/04/26 11:04 PM ET
This entire discussion assumes no govenment interference
-- Vippie1
Feb 05, 2026 at 09:36 AM ET
Vippie1
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02/05/26 09:36 AM ET
Even if the non-P2s are pushed to the edge, Congress may still decide to
-- VTHokie2000
Feb 05, 2026 at 10:18 AM ET
VTHokie2000
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02/05/26 10:18 AM ET
yep the P2 could still do their own thing but
-- Vippie1
Feb 05, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
Vippie1
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02/05/26 11:03 AM ET
I don't disagree that having antitrust exemption makes the situation much
-- VTHokie2000
Feb 05, 2026 at 11:41 AM ET
VTHokie2000
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02/05/26 11:41 AM ET
You dont go in tentative All the way,
-- 1947Sunbowl
Feb 04, 2026 at 07:48 PM ET
1947Sunbowl
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02/04/26 07:48 PM ET
Exactly. Whatever decision VT makes in terms of which path at the fork in
-- VTHokie2000
Feb 04, 2026 at 11:24 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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02/04/26 11:24 PM ET
In my humble opinion, I think we all put
-- Big12 guy
Feb 04, 2026 at 04:52 PM ET
Big12 guy
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02/04/26 04:52 PM ET
Agreed - particularly in the ACC
-- VT ChemE 1986
Feb 05, 2026 at 12:31 PM ET
VT ChemE 1986
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02/05/26 12:31 PM ET
But for how long will those top teams want to remain in the ACC though?
-- VTHokie2000
Feb 05, 2026 at 02:40 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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02/05/26 02:40 PM ET
Could Indiana still have "overachieved" without the Big Ten money though?
-- VTHokie2000
Feb 04, 2026 at 06:23 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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02/04/26 06:23 PM ET
You’re leaving out IU’s Mark Cuban money. Also, billionaire Ken Griffin
-- HokieNeal
Feb 07, 2026 at 12:59 PM ET
HokieNeal
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02/07/26 12:59 PM ET
I found another article that talked about the upgrades Indiana did to the
-- VTHokie2000
Feb 08, 2026 at 10:36 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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02/08/26 10:36 PM ET
I believe Cuban's money is more recent though. My post was referring to
-- VTHokie2000
Feb 08, 2026 at 10:24 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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02/08/26 10:24 PM ET
When you break down the players, I think the answer
-- Big12 guy
Feb 04, 2026 at 07:02 PM ET
Big12 guy
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02/04/26 07:02 PM ET
Could Indiana have hired Cignetti though without the Big Ten money to pay
-- VTHokie2000
Feb 04, 2026 at 08:35 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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02/04/26 08:35 PM ET
Wait. You guys just paid big money to hire a coach without P2
-- Big12 guy
Feb 04, 2026 at 08:43 PM ET
Big12 guy
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02/04/26 08:43 PM ET
A reason VT and UNC made the coaching decisions is because they are trying
-- VTHokie2000
Feb 04, 2026 at 11:12 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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02/04/26 11:12 PM ET
I think some are trying to get in the P2...
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-- The_VT_Rock
Feb 04, 2026 at 05:03 PM ET
The_VT_Rock
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02/04/26 05:03 PM ET
I can only speak for some in the B12. they
-- Big12 guy
Feb 04, 2026 at 05:16 PM ET
Big12 guy
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02/04/26 05:16 PM ET