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How do u define Brand? For TV Executives it’s TV ratings, that’s where 💵is

Have you seen the TV ratings in the ACC for the last 5, 10, 15 and 20 years. Virginia Tech is at the top tier in all of them, even after repeated 6-6 seasons. PS I agree Whit needs to go, but that argument is better made at the declining number of donors/donor amounts and declining season ticket holders. Let’s not act like our TV ratings aren’t strong, because they are really good for our record, much better over time than some you have mentioned.
Posted: 03/04/2025 at 08:37 AM ET
(In response to this post by Poultrygeist)

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Andy Staples is reporting that exit fee is $200m NOW.
Maroon Baboon • 03/03/25 03:43 PM ET
no need to worry about what you can't control. **
VT Pez4Life • 03/04/25 10:40 AM ET
Skeptical of the buyout #s reported
SpeakToDamien • 03/03/25 11:08 PM ET
I wouldn't work yourself up.........
2hhoop3 • 03/03/25 08:05 PM ET
Good points, hearing B1G/🦊 & SEC🐭 won’t pay more 💵 for schools until 31
Stech • 03/04/25 08:21 AM ET
I don't believe any have a place to go this week.
VTCALS72 • 03/03/25 07:38 PM ET
UNC is not demanding Uva and we are tied to UVA just like UNC is to NCst
Hokie83 • 03/04/25 07:40 AM ET
Don’t kid yourself. UVA is a brand and has deep history with UNC.
Poultrygeist • 03/04/25 08:11 AM ET
How do u define Brand? For TV Executives it’s TV ratings, that’s where 💵is ◄
Stech • 03/04/25 08:37 AM ET
Out here in Kansas, when you go to the sports merchandise
Big12 guy • 03/04/25 10:15 AM ET
Selling merchandise is not equivalent to TV ratings for TV Executives, nice
Stech • 03/04/25 01:02 PM ET
Exactly and you don't see ISU or KSU sold in the east any better
VTCALS72 • 03/04/25 11:14 AM ET
I agree, and that will probably not change. Florida and Arizona are
Big12 guy • 03/04/25 11:23 AM ET
Agree but note
VTCALS72 • 03/04/25 11:32 AM ET
Respectively, I disagree. The sky is not falling. K-State and
Big12 guy • 03/04/25 11:42 AM ET
Fully agree for you and me
VTCALS72 • 03/04/25 11:46 AM ET
No one is watching VT at noon on Saturday on the CW or ACC network which
Poultrygeist • 03/04/25 08:55 AM ET
Real facts on TV ratings/brands from someone that researched it.
Stech • 03/04/25 12:52 PM ET
When VT makes less money than they did last year due to the new tv
Poultrygeist • 03/04/25 01:42 PM ET
Their recent, you flamed Hokie83, me & thus the rest of the board, got it.**
Stech • 03/04/25 01:59 PM ET
Whit will be gone within next 12 -18 months at Max and no VT is not as weak
Hokie83 • 03/04/25 08:22 AM ET
Maybe what this ACC deal is really saying is
VTCALS72 • 03/04/25 11:30 AM ET
Think about what you just posted. We have at most 5 years to cultivate a
Poultrygeist • 03/04/25 08:41 AM ET
I think you are are realistic about our "peers" that is non P2 schools
VTCALS72 • 03/04/25 11:40 AM ET
Start with Clemson****
Poultrygeist • 03/04/25 01:29 PM ET
Not our peer big $$$$ difference.
VTCALS72 • 03/04/25 02:01 PM ET
Wrong again. Clemson doesn’t have a billionaire bank rolling them
Poultrygeist • 03/04/25 04:35 PM ET
I have my eyes wide open as well as connections who are more tied
Hokie83 • 03/04/25 08:48 AM ET
I’m happy to eat crow and hope I’m wrong. All anyone can do is look at
Poultrygeist • 03/04/25 09:17 AM ET
Two things 1st UVA and VT are not ruled by the same BOV
VTCALS72 • 03/04/25 07:48 AM ET
one thing BOV are appointed by the governor
1947Sunbowl • 03/04/25 09:52 AM ET
True, I was just pointing out NC has one board that covers all state school**
VTCALS72 • 03/04/25 11:10 AM ET
I would agree on being probably # 2 , the BOV will not demand State go with
Hokie83 • 03/04/25 08:02 AM ET
My #2 was nationally, are you suggesting that VT is the 4th most desired
VTCALS72 • 03/04/25 11:50 AM ET
#4 seems overly optimistic to me
hokiekev 2k4 • 03/04/25 09:08 AM ET
We are held higher than you think imo
Hokie83 • 03/04/25 09:17 AM ET
How active have we been in securing AAU membership? Are we getting close?**
hokie77 • 03/04/25 11:45 AM ET
Very Active and depends who you talk to on how close...**
Hokie83 • 03/05/25 08:26 AM ET
UNC and State will both go together to the SEC.
Poultrygeist • 03/04/25 08:21 AM ET
That board is not the ones extending the invitation. So their opinion is of
wwhokie1 • 03/04/25 10:18 AM ET
Well, UNC will be a 3-9 program every year. **
olemisshokie4life • 03/04/25 08:29 AM ET
Your thoughts are the ones not based in Reality imo**
Hokie83 • 03/04/25 08:23 AM ET
I agree. Tech is a sleeping giant in football. Outside Clemson and FSU
olemisshokie4life • 03/04/25 08:16 AM ET
I agree, you guys just need to stop sleeping. Win the damn thing. **
Big12 guy • 03/04/25 10:30 AM ET
I swear the Big XII makes more sense for FSU/Clemson than either B10 or SEC
hokieZ71 • 03/03/25 07:11 PM ET
Can't agree with that**
VaTechHokiesACC • 03/04/25 12:00 AM ET
Strongly disagree, the B12 is headed for the same place as the ACC
VTCALS72 • 03/03/25 07:41 PM ET
I think ESPN and Fox will see more value in FSU/Clemson in B12
hokieZ71 • 03/03/25 07:43 PM ET
Then why wouldn't they see more value in leaving them in the ACC?
VTCALS72 • 03/03/25 07:50 PM ET
Because the Big XII isn’t tied to so much dead weight.
hokieZ71 • 03/03/25 08:10 PM ET
challenging that.
VTCALS72 • 03/04/25 07:44 AM ET
Interesting. Your example Duke could very well match
Big12 guy • 03/04/25 08:04 AM ET
I think either the B12 or ACC thinking they are going to compete
VTCALS72 • 03/04/25 11:20 AM ET
You have already made your decision. I just happen to see it differently. **
Big12 guy • 03/04/25 11:26 AM ET
XII has dead weight
obguthr • 03/04/25 07:25 AM ET
And WAY more isolated - Lubbock isn’t the end of the world
AnotherTechW • 03/04/25 09:24 AM ET
So...you're comparing Texas Tech to....BC? Wake? Syracuse? Pitt?
hokieZ71 • 03/04/25 01:42 PM ET
you have nailed it! **
AnotherTechW • 03/04/25 01:45 PM ET
I need a confirmation from ESPN or more reputable source**
RandomAsianGuy • 03/03/25 05:38 PM ET
One thing at a time
HokieAl • 03/03/25 04:53 PM ET
I don't think anyone leaves right now.
Baltimore_Hokie • 03/03/25 04:38 PM ET
$200M and a warm home
Sunsetunderground • 03/03/25 04:18 PM ET
Given that the new FBS Playoff contract goes into effect next year ('26) or
VTHokie2000 • 03/03/25 06:22 PM ET
I think you will find......
2hhoop3 • 03/04/25 11:47 AM ET
Exit fee or Grant of Rights?
mrcaniac • 03/03/25 03:47 PM ET
I thought exit was 3x the yearly payout. Should be about $140 million.
Truthahn • 03/03/25 04:20 PM ET
On the Flugaur show they were talking like it was combined.
Maroon Baboon • 03/03/25 04:14 PM ET
Yeah Flugar is more of a P3/B12 type guy so that is his spin.**
VTCALS72 • 03/03/25 07:44 PM ET
I think it is combined. Free and clear.
Maroon Baboon • 03/03/25 03:55 PM ET
Just kind of curious
mrcaniac • 03/03/25 05:20 PM ET