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VT is like Too Late Tim. We're still Mom & Pop in a shark infested Wall

Street world of college athletics. The entire Ath Dept is antiquated which is being kind. You made and showed some great points and comparisons. However, if we all think about it, it's in VT's DNA regarding the history of our nomadic independent and conference affiliation. VT is STILL SO YOUNG compared to blue bloods or the cream name programs of college sports and especially football. They've already gone through multiple downturns and college head football coaches and new ADs. VT continues to insulate itself in SWVA in Blacksburg basically pissed away everything Beamer and Bud built which has been our only relevance and even that has black marks such as big stage games and bowl collapses/gaffes. Instead of where's Waldo....we live in a Where's Whit world.
Posted: 07/31/2025 at 10:39 AM ET
(In response to this post by 1947Sunbowl)

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GA Tech new AD ehnancing his staff
1947Sunbowl 07/31/25 08:12 AM ET
Georgia Tech is all in, how about Virginia Tech @VTScoop?
Stech 07/31/25 08:23 AM ET
THe foundation under Whit not the best
1947Sunbowl 07/31/25 09:06 AM ET
VT is like Too Late Tim. We're still Mom & Pop in a shark infested Wall
91HokieBob 07/31/25 10:39 AM ET
This mindset was going on while Beamer was still here, too.
Maroon Baboon 07/31/25 11:36 AM ET
Monday morning quaterbacking.. We were all excited about Fuentes and people
VT_NOVA 07/31/25 02:09 PM ET
"We?" Speak for yourself.
Maroon Baboon 07/31/25 02:48 PM ET
I get the sense that VT has prioritized fiscal responsibility
HokieAl 07/31/25 10:52 AM ET
I think fiscal conservation is a smokescreen, an excuse. We hear this on
91HokieBob 07/31/25 11:41 AM ET
Nobody with any brains believe money is the main issue...**
NokieHokie 07/31/25 12:45 PM ET
It’s definitely not the main issue, but does get used as an excuse
HokieAl 07/31/25 01:15 PM ET
Here's a question (not just for you but for all, maybe {@Chris Coleman} Has
91HokieBob 07/31/25 01:55 PM ET
My view, the group can still be relevant, but their role should change
HokieAl 07/31/25 02:06 PM ET
^^^^THIS^^^ is exactly the type of innovative thinking (maybe they are
91HokieBob 07/31/25 02:19 PM ET
Yeah, a BS excuse by fans, the athletic department, and their shills.**
NokieHokie 07/31/25 01:24 PM ET
You have to invest money to make money, the ROI is there, and if you don’t
Stech 07/31/25 10:59 AM ET
LEADERS make bold decisions. We just have middle managers.**
saret 07/31/25 10:10 AM ET
WB seems to be just an administrator of small things.Not a visionary…
hokie4ever 07/31/25 10:37 AM ET
This is mostly right, I disagree with the "small things" part
VTCALS72 07/31/25 03:11 PM ET
Babcock is still here.
RJHokie 07/31/25 08:58 AM ET