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TerryD

As much as they can extract

Its the American way.
Posted: 07/31/2022 at 04:22 PM ET
(In response to this post by Old Line Hokie)

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Someone make a list of top 24 teams in the nation by weighing out 3 criteri
cricket77 • 07/30/22 09:37 AM ET
Here you go (Teams outside P2)
obguthr • 07/31/22 08:56 AM ET
Good work**
Maroon Baboon • 07/31/22 12:11 PM ET
That's why it baffles me when people leave Arizona State out.**
Old Line Hokie • 07/31/22 10:50 AM ET
Yeah. Me too. I suppose the B1G doesn't want them cuz AAU. But I always
Maroon Baboon • 07/31/22 12:25 PM ET
When VT applies to the SEC ...
Truthahn • 07/31/22 02:09 PM ET
If the SEC is asking, the right response may vary**
WestyHokie • 08/01/22 08:56 AM ET
Absolutely. No badge of honor there. **
BBBDatVT • 07/31/22 04:45 PM ET
Depends on your point of reference.
SemperFiHokie • 08/01/22 12:49 AM ET
wow, "some of those rich slave owners were black"
Vippie1 • 08/01/22 11:45 AM ET
I promised not to get political here.
WarHog38 • 07/31/22 05:52 PM ET
Look , with respect,
Vippie1 • 08/01/22 12:00 PM ET
Division in the Country
WarHog38 • 08/01/22 01:28 PM ET
I would love to chime in but I respect Will Stewart too much. **
VaTechHokiesACC • 08/01/22 03:39 AM ET
I was a history major. learned from one of the best Civil War professors.
BBBDatVT_ • 07/31/22 08:07 PM ET
RIP Bud Robertson **
VaTechHokiesACC • 08/01/22 03:40 AM ET
I expect Bud Robertson would be......
2hhoop3 • 08/01/22 12:15 PM ET
Wow. That is disgusting.
BBBDatVT_ • 08/02/22 01:08 AM ET
Not about .....
2hhoop3 • 08/02/22 11:05 AM ET
I got my information from history professors.
WarHog38 • 07/31/22 11:39 PM ET
AAU's a rule, till it isn't. B1G used to only want connected states.
BBBDatVT • 07/31/22 01:48 PM ET
The B1G can still add Colorado and Arizona...
Old Line Hokie • 07/31/22 05:53 PM ET
At this point, AAU and geography are mere preferences
obguthr • 07/31/22 02:18 PM ET
Overall ranking
obguthr • 07/31/22 09:07 AM ET
A lot of SEC teams would not be on that list. So, not sure what the
133193Hokie • 07/30/22 04:57 PM ET
Then let them form a mega conference and the rest of us will go back to
cricket77 • 07/30/22 09:48 AM ET
Supposed to be? College fball's been one of the sleaziest industries in US
BBBDatVT • 07/30/22 10:36 AM ET
Have been putting your 2 day tirade posting parade
HOKIEGOBBLE • 07/30/22 07:09 PM ET
Why would he be a Domer?**
goldendomer • 07/30/22 07:59 PM ET
Simply the arrogance aimed at
HOKIEGOBBLE • 07/30/22 10:46 PM ET
Nope, I'm a towny and a gowny round VT! ACC has been horrendous for us.
BBBDatVT • 07/31/22 03:21 PM ET
I have no other handle here. Not sure if I sound arrogant,
goldendomer • 07/30/22 10:57 PM ET
I wouldn't call them "severe", maybe concerning at best.
Old Line Hokie • 07/31/22 07:39 AM ET
Denial ain't just a river in Egypt.
BBBDatVT • 07/31/22 03:44 PM ET
Interesting similar usage of the word “fact”…
HOKIEGOBBLE • 07/30/22 11:18 PM ET
*
TerryD • 07/31/22 02:59 PM ET
Okay dude... good luck and may God bless you and keep you **
goldendomer • 07/30/22 11:37 PM ET
Would have loved to have the “talent” for a free ride in college. In any
cricket77 • 07/30/22 12:56 PM ET
how is it free.**
reestuart • 08/01/22 01:29 PM ET
It’s a billion dollar industry nowadays. They deserve more than schooling.
BBBDatVT • 07/30/22 01:06 PM ET
They get more than schooling. They get a structured training table,
133743Hokie • 07/30/22 01:37 PM ET
NFL players get training and such
BBBDatVT • 07/30/22 03:39 PM ET
Apples and oranges.
133743Hokie • 07/30/22 05:17 PM ET
What % make it to the NFL? That training, tutoring, etc. is mainly to keep
reestuart • 08/02/22 03:27 PM ET
Not a "legit parallel" anywhere in America. Our conservative SCOTUS noticed
BBBDatVT • 07/31/22 01:51 PM ET
So wrongheaded IMO **
133743Hokie • 07/30/22 12:34 PM ET
I know right? It’s a totally corrupt system. **
BBBDatVT • 07/30/22 01:08 PM ET
^
TerryD • 07/30/22 04:47 PM ET
The Big Ten is going to get a billion dollars in TV money
TerryD • 07/30/22 04:47 PM ET
The search for cheap labor has been around since the beginning of time.
Old Line Hokie • 07/30/22 11:11 PM ET
Compared to the revenues flowing in to these schools, its very cheap
TerryD • 07/31/22 09:07 AM ET
yep. An NFL team brings in 3-5 times the revenue entire athletic
reestuart • 08/01/22 01:29 PM ET
How much?
Old Line Hokie • 07/31/22 10:59 AM ET
As much as they can extract ◄
TerryD • 07/31/22 04:22 PM ET
You're probably right. How much they earn will determine my...
Old Line Hokie • 07/31/22 10:26 PM ET
Yep. The old NCAA was about the least American system imaginable.
BBBDatVT • 07/31/22 04:49 PM ET
Its not based upon cheap labor. **
133743Hokie • 07/30/22 05:19 PM ET
Hyper inflated HC salaries is certainly based on cheap labor.**
Atlee Hokie • 07/30/22 07:23 PM ET
Nothing corrupt about the system. The thought that the education and
133743Hokie • 07/30/22 01:39 PM ET
The amount of money involved has made that thinking obsolete, **
VaTechHokiesACC • 07/30/22 08:46 PM ET
Oh, it’s significant. Not as significant as the $100 million Kirby S got.
BBBDatVT • 07/30/22 03:38 PM ET