My view, the group can still be relevant, but their role should change

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If I could wave a magic wand, I’d change the HC to be managing a rewards program that is affiliated with local, regional, and national partners. All donations earn points. Points can be redeemed for discounts on food or drinks or merch at games, or at supporting restaurants and stores. For those who want to save up points over a few years, they could exchange in bulk for on field experiences or suite tickets or travel. Think of it like Disney. They have a huge arm of the company that generates revenue by booking cruises or hotel and vacation stays or bundling various items. And they always find way to entice people to stay in their ecosystem for various services. That’s what I would use as a model for the HC. Active engagement with tangible and flexible benefits (not passive time based donations with no outcomes).

Posted: 07/31/2025 at 02:06 PM ET

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GA Tech new AD ehnancing his staff -- 1947Sunbowl Jul 31, 2025 at 08:12 AM ET

1947Sunbowl • 07/31/25 08:12 AM ET

Georgia Tech is all in, how about Virginia Tech @VTScoop? -- Stech Jul 31, 2025 at 08:23 AM ET

Stech • 07/31/25 08:23 AM ET

THe foundation under Whit not the best -- 1947Sunbowl Jul 31, 2025 at 09:06 AM ET

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 Jul 31, 2025 at 10:39 AM ET

91HokieBob • 07/31/25 10:39 AM ET

This mindset was going on while Beamer was still here, too. -- Maroon Baboon Jul 31, 2025 at 11:36 AM ET

Maroon Baboon • 07/31/25 11:36 AM ET

Monday morning quaterbacking.. We were all excited about Fuentes and people -- VT_NOVA Jul 31, 2025 at 02:09 PM ET

VT_NOVA • 07/31/25 02:09 PM ET

"We?" Speak for yourself. -- Maroon Baboon Jul 31, 2025 at 02:48 PM ET

Maroon Baboon • 07/31/25 02:48 PM ET

I get the sense that VT has prioritized fiscal responsibility -- HokieAl Jul 31, 2025 at 10:52 AM ET

HokieAl • 07/31/25 10:52 AM ET

I think fiscal conservation is a smokescreen, an excuse. We hear this on -- 91HokieBob Jul 31, 2025 at 11:41 AM ET

91HokieBob • 07/31/25 11:41 AM ET

Nobody with any brains believe money is the main issue...** -- NokieHokie Jul 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM ET

NokieHokie • 07/31/25 12:45 PM ET

It’s definitely not the main issue, but does get used as an excuse -- HokieAl Jul 31, 2025 at 01:15 PM ET

HokieAl • 07/31/25 01:15 PM ET

Here's a question (not just for you but for all, maybe {@Chris Coleman} Has -- 91HokieBob Jul 31, 2025 at 01:55 PM ET

91HokieBob • 07/31/25 01:55 PM ET

My view, the group can still be relevant, but their role should change ◄ -- HokieAl Jul 31, 2025 at 02:06 PM ET

HokieAl • 07/31/25 02:06 PM ET

^^^^THIS^^^ is exactly the type of innovative thinking (maybe they are -- 91HokieBob Jul 31, 2025 at 02:19 PM ET

91HokieBob • 07/31/25 02:19 PM ET

Yeah, a BS excuse by fans, the athletic department, and their shills.** -- NokieHokie Jul 31, 2025 at 01:24 PM ET

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 Jul 31, 2025 at 10:59 AM ET

Stech • 07/31/25 10:59 AM ET

LEADERS make bold decisions. We just have middle managers.** -- saret Jul 31, 2025 at 10:10 AM ET

saret • 07/31/25 10:10 AM ET

WB seems to be just an administrator of small things.Not a visionary… -- hokie4ever Jul 31, 2025 at 10:37 AM ET

hokie4ever • 07/31/25 10:37 AM ET

This is mostly right, I disagree with the "small things" part -- VTCALS72 Jul 31, 2025 at 03:11 PM ET

VTCALS72 • 07/31/25 03:11 PM ET

Babcock is still here. -- RJHokie Jul 31, 2025 at 08:58 AM ET

RJHokie • 07/31/25 08:58 AM ET