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Maroon Baboon
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Conference affiliation notwithstanding, how is VT positioned for the new

era of college football? Under the old metric, I think we looked pretty good. Passionate fan base. Big stadium. Great home attendance. Travel fairly well. History of winning in football. From a growing wealthy state. Among other advantages. But what about this new era coming? NIL, etc. How do we look in terms of competitiveness? Do we have the type of fan base with deep pockets willing to spend? I know what conference we end up in will be important, but let's leave that out of the conversation for now, since it's something we can't really control. It seems some schools that won't end up in the P2 will be willing to spend big time to compete. What is your assessment of VT moving forward?
Posted: 03/07/2025 at 11:46 PM ET

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Conference affiliation notwithstanding, how is VT positioned for the new
Maroon Baboon 03/07/25 11:46 PM ET
Very poorly. Those old metrics allowed VT to punch above its weight class
HokieNoVA 03/09/25 06:34 PM ET
I look forward to re-engaging as a fan whenever VT lands in an...
MP4VT2004 03/09/25 04:03 PM ET
Poor
Gator Hokie 03/09/25 01:10 PM ET
Not too good with the current Leadership!
RiverVT 03/09/25 10:39 AM ET
You are right!
VPI 1924 03/09/25 12:55 PM ET
Irrespective of on field success, which is huge of course
Marooned 03/08/25 06:24 PM ET
VT should be no worse than 4th most attractive in the ACC. Can argue #1
Athens 03/08/25 01:56 PM ET
AAU and FSU
Maroon Baboon 03/08/25 02:09 PM ET
"They act like they are applying for a fishing license". :-)**
Stech 03/08/25 03:56 PM ET
There were several "head scrachers" on the last AAU invitation list.
EDGEMAN 03/08/25 02:39 PM ET
Research dollars are an important consideration but in the past,
seekoHoG 03/09/25 03:46 PM ET
And ASU does have the correct faculty? Their academics are a punchline.
HokieNoVA 03/10/25 09:19 AM ET
Very strong M2 school. Not the first choice for P2 conferences**
RandomAsianGuy 03/08/25 12:33 AM ET
What is the M2? The ACC and the Big XII? Never heard that before.**
Maroon Baboon 03/08/25 11:38 AM ET
Mid 2. As opposed to the Power 2. VT is mid**
hokieZ71 03/08/25 06:29 PM ET
Exactly and this new ACC deal seems to be a great benefit to
VTCALS72 03/08/25 09:32 AM ET