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I think they should wait too, but this has never happened in our history,

this is a significantly negative thing just based on that. JMU was FCS just a handful of years ago, and they lost their coach and many of their starters a year ago to Indiana, and they made the playoff. They have had more challenges and way less money than Virginia Tech, we can’t get better if we keep looking for excuses why we are not considered significantly better. PS I love JMU too, I have family and friends and been to their regular season, playoff games and even a National Championship game. This is about how Virginia Tech has way more resources/money and decades of FBS success than they do. The fact that we are having this conversation should be mind boggling, but the fact it is not is very disturbing. ** Edited by Stech at 8/14/2025, 1:22:33 PM
Posted: 08/14/2025 at 01:20 PM ET
(In response to this post by Big12 guy)

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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