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The issue with a hypothetical relocation is Virginia Tech is what gives
Hokie Ventures and the athletic programs its value. If you separate the university from the teams the tie that pulls fans is severed. Alumni connection is gone, cultural connection is gone for those who may not have attended (Tech being a land grant, for the people, ag extension etc.).
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Question about Hokie Ventures and others like it...
-- The_VT_Rock
Jun 03, 2026 at 11:29 AM ET
The_VT_Rock
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06/03/26 11:29 AM ET
Football could break off from the NCAA if that’s what you’re asking.**
-- Stech
Jun 04, 2026 at 05:47 PM ET
Stech
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06/04/26 05:47 PM ET
No difference for an university who operates a R&D Effort or Medical school
-- 1947Sunbowl
Jun 04, 2026 at 04:47 PM ET
1947Sunbowl
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06/04/26 04:47 PM ET
Not a concern under the current version of HV
-- HokieAl
Jun 03, 2026 at 01:25 PM ET
HokieAl
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06/03/26 01:25 PM ET
Are those entities truly independent from the school though? I know the
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 03, 2026 at 11:55 AM ET
VTHokie2000
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06/03/26 11:55 AM ET
I realize it isn't new and it is just business. My point though is an
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 03, 2026 at 12:40 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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06/03/26 12:40 PM ET
The issue with a hypothetical relocation is Virginia Tech is what gives
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-- HartwoodHokie
Jun 04, 2026 at 05:36 AM ET
HartwoodHokie
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06/04/26 05:36 AM ET
I don't disagree that seems to be where Hokie Ventures gets its value.
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 04, 2026 at 09:02 AM ET
VTHokie2000
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06/04/26 09:02 AM ET
When did I ever say that was a problem?**
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 05, 2026 at 08:45 AM ET
VTHokie2000
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06/05/26 08:45 AM ET