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Not financial prudent in this environment
There are so many perils in making financial viability in college sports now. any expansion should be wary
VT prior to Pry, was a totally unfunded football program. VT has NOW raised the limit on coaching and support staff, resources and some facilities. However, that is just started. VT 400 million dollar campaign is addressing some of it. However, expect in 4-5 years, the demands to keep and pay staff will double, and money must put in the table for budget flexibility. VT is doing well, and the leadership knows what and where we need to go with the current suite of programs and services and there is significant efforts on raising money (and doing ok). Dont forget VT is working on Cassell renovation a 90 million dollar program, expect the budget to raise to 100-120 million just for inflation, not to incur temporary relocation of events maybe to roanoke ( and renting out space)..... Also, we know softball facilities need improvement and it will happen but thats a 5 million dollar effort (no VT can't meet a level of program with a bunch of temp stands and food trucks for the long term. Next effort ready to be executed, expansion and renovation of Tennis complex, its ready to contract, pending funding and BOV approval. We need also major upgrade in locker rooms in lane, and renovation of the east side, and concession service on the west side and dont forget major wifi/cellular update for the area so we can ensure 65000 plus attendees can all be connected on line. (sorry old folks, that is current practice) and that train has left.
Dont forget the unforeseen..... if students become employees, escalation of cost for tuition, and room and board.
Stepping back, I dont look at each item, but the big picture, and the big picture is chaos and with that you need a great financial resources, flexibility to move money, and expand in this new order. Adding Lacrosse, while, I know would get support and talent, would not be prudent in these times.
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ACC mens Lacrosse
-- Sunsetunderground
Jun 01, 2022 at 03:02 PM ET
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06/01/22 03:02 PM ET
LAX to me is the least enjoyable game of all of our games to watch. The
-- IB4TECH
Jun 08, 2022 at 11:04 AM ET
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06/08/22 11:04 AM ET
ACC Schools have been adding Women's LAX lately.
-- HOO86
Jun 01, 2022 at 06:48 PM ET
HOO86
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06/01/22 06:48 PM ET
Given that Title IX is the law of the land, do you think those 5 schools
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 01, 2022 at 07:34 PM ET
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06/01/22 07:34 PM ET
Old Article on Louisville suggests adding women's gymnastics
-- Truthahn
Jun 02, 2022 at 01:17 PM ET
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06/02/22 01:17 PM ET
Clemson is in process of adding Women's Gymnastics
-- HOO86
Jun 02, 2022 at 02:27 PM ET
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06/02/22 02:27 PM ET
Even if the article is outdated, it does present a reasonable justification
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 02, 2022 at 02:15 PM ET
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06/02/22 02:15 PM ET
No I don't advise cutting anything.
-- HOO86
Jun 02, 2022 at 09:22 AM ET
HOO86
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06/02/22 09:22 AM ET
Oh I agree with you. I hate seeing a school cut a men's sport (or sports)
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 02, 2022 at 02:32 PM ET
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06/02/22 02:32 PM ET
Probably because it requires adding another women's sport
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 01, 2022 at 04:16 PM ET
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06/01/22 04:16 PM ET
We should get a couple of teams to do it at once to avoid that.
-- Truthahn
Jun 02, 2022 at 01:28 PM ET
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06/02/22 01:28 PM ET
I would love to see how Army and Navy
-- Sunsetunderground
Jun 02, 2022 at 12:47 PM ET
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06/02/22 12:47 PM ET
I think academies match their student body ratio
-- Truthahn
Jun 03, 2022 at 11:50 AM ET
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06/03/22 11:50 AM ET
Correct. The rule is not a 50/50 split of opportunity, it is
-- Pylons
Jun 04, 2022 at 07:07 PM ET
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06/04/22 07:07 PM ET
This would be true for anything added.
-- HOO86
Jun 01, 2022 at 07:32 PM ET
HOO86
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06/01/22 07:32 PM ET
Here are 2 DI bylaws that may address the topic.
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 01, 2022 at 08:09 PM ET
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06/01/22 08:09 PM ET
Unlike soccer, where you an go international...
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 01, 2022 at 07:48 PM ET
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06/01/22 07:48 PM ET
That all depends on who the coaches are
-- HOO86
Jun 02, 2022 at 09:25 AM ET
HOO86
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06/02/22 09:25 AM ET
I found a website which claims lacrosse is played in 78 countries.
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 01, 2022 at 08:28 PM ET
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06/01/22 08:28 PM ET
Or go the Richmond route: add men's Lax, cut men's soccer AND men's track.**
-- J-Dub
Jun 01, 2022 at 04:34 PM ET
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06/01/22 04:34 PM ET
According to The Meadowlarks, most DI schools have been treating this issue
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 02, 2022 at 02:42 PM ET
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06/02/22 02:42 PM ET
You may be right that it is more complicated and most ADs treat it that way
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 02, 2022 at 03:39 PM ET
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06/02/22 03:39 PM ET
That's not happening **
-- VaTechHokiesACC
Jun 01, 2022 at 11:58 PM ET
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06/01/22 11:58 PM ET
Agreed. VT isn't adding men's lacrosse.
-- J-Dub
Jun 02, 2022 at 08:56 AM ET
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06/02/22 08:56 AM ET
Not financial prudent in this environment
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-- Mercury
Jun 06, 2022 at 09:16 AM ET
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06/06/22 09:16 AM ET
Richmond added it recently and is doing well.
-- Truthahn
Jun 02, 2022 at 01:37 PM ET
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06/02/22 01:37 PM ET
With the transfer portal and an excellent coaching hire....
-- Old Line Hokie
Jun 02, 2022 at 02:58 PM ET
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06/02/22 02:58 PM ET
Isn't lacrosse somewhat popular in the Richmond area (at least among the
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 02, 2022 at 02:54 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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06/02/22 02:54 PM ET
I agree there are still things VT would need to overcome. I was just
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 02, 2022 at 04:34 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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06/02/22 04:34 PM ET
Why would VT (or any school) want to cut a sport that it is competitive and
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 01, 2022 at 05:53 PM ET
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06/01/22 05:53 PM ET