VT is making the right moves. Anyone that is
paying attention can see that.
Revenue is a better metric today on being able to compete - a whole lot better than the academic rankings.
Even Memphis got a commitment for $25M a year from one private source. There are others as well, including KU.
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For your viewing and consideration, revenue comparison of VT vs FBS
-- HokieAl
Jun 26, 2026 at 04:27 PM ET
HokieAl
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06/26/26 04:27 PM ET
Graph is accurate, but outdated. ~$100M more in the 25-26 in last 6 months
-- Stech
Jun 27, 2026 at 11:57 PM ET
Stech
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06/27/26 11:57 PM ET
These are the most recently reported tax data, submitted spring 2026
-- HokieAl
Jun 28, 2026 at 08:30 AM ET
HokieAl
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06/28/26 08:30 AM ET
Absolutely, great job on most current. Haven’t heard of others getting 100M
-- Stech
Jun 28, 2026 at 11:37 AM ET
Stech
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06/28/26 11:37 AM ET
MSU & KU w/ $401M & $300M gifts recently. Still $100M isn't chump change.
-- marcbvtgm
Jun 28, 2026 at 09:13 PM ET
marcbvtgm
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06/28/26 09:13 PM ET
LOL 100M is chump change for Athletics, nahhh!!!**
-- Stech
Jun 29, 2026 at 10:39 PM ET
Stech
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06/29/26 10:39 PM ET
VT is making the right moves. Anyone that is
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-- Big12 guy
Jun 28, 2026 at 12:39 PM ET
Big12 guy
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06/28/26 12:39 PM ET
Hearing many more are ready to invest in Hokie Ventures LLC, not donate
-- Stech
Jun 29, 2026 at 10:37 PM ET
Stech
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06/29/26 10:37 PM ET
Utah and KU are doing the same. People are watching to see
-- Big12 guy
Jun 30, 2026 at 07:47 AM ET
Big12 guy
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06/30/26 07:47 AM ET
and keep in mind that some are spending far above their revenue numbers
-- HokieAl
Jun 28, 2026 at 01:06 PM ET
HokieAl
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06/28/26 01:06 PM ET
Bama running a $32.6M surplus?
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 28, 2026 at 05:29 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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06/28/26 05:29 PM ET
Thanks for posting this. Graphic info is not the final answer. But it
-- 33laszlo99
Jun 26, 2026 at 10:12 PM ET
33laszlo99
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06/26/26 10:12 PM ET