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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
Thread Replies (16)
Conference affiliation notwithstanding, how is VT positioned for the new
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-- Maroon Baboon
Mar 07, 2025 at 11:46 PM ET
Maroon Baboon
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03/07/25 11:46 PM ET
Very poorly. Those old metrics allowed VT to punch above its weight class
-- HokieNoVA
Mar 09, 2025 at 06:34 PM ET
HokieNoVA
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03/09/25 06:34 PM ET
I look forward to re-engaging as a fan whenever VT lands in an...
-- MP4VT2004
Mar 09, 2025 at 04:03 PM ET
MP4VT2004
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03/09/25 04:03 PM ET
Not too good with the current Leadership!
-- RiverVT
Mar 09, 2025 at 10:39 AM ET
RiverVT
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03/09/25 10:39 AM ET
Irrespective of on field success, which is huge of course
-- Marooned
Mar 08, 2025 at 06:24 PM ET
Marooned
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03/08/25 06:24 PM ET
VT should be no worse than 4th most attractive in the ACC. Can argue #1
-- Athens
Mar 08, 2025 at 01:56 PM ET
Athens
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03/08/25 01:56 PM ET
"They act like they are applying for a fishing license". :-)**
-- Stech
Mar 08, 2025 at 03:56 PM ET
Stech
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03/08/25 03:56 PM ET
There were several "head scrachers" on the last AAU invitation list.
-- EDGEMAN
Mar 08, 2025 at 02:39 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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03/08/25 02:39 PM ET
Research dollars are an important consideration but in the past,
-- seekoHoG
Mar 09, 2025 at 03:46 PM ET
seekoHoG
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03/09/25 03:46 PM ET
And ASU does have the correct faculty? Their academics are a punchline.
-- HokieNoVA
Mar 10, 2025 at 09:19 AM ET
HokieNoVA
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03/10/25 09:19 AM ET
Very strong M2 school. Not the first choice for P2 conferences**
-- RandomAsianGuy
Mar 08, 2025 at 12:33 AM ET
RandomAsianGuy
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03/08/25 12:33 AM ET
What is the M2? The ACC and the Big XII? Never heard that before.**
-- Maroon Baboon
Mar 08, 2025 at 11:38 AM ET
Maroon Baboon
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03/08/25 11:38 AM ET
Mid 2. As opposed to the Power 2. VT is mid**
-- hokieZ71
Mar 08, 2025 at 06:29 PM ET
hokieZ71
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03/08/25 06:29 PM ET
Exactly and this new ACC deal seems to be a great benefit to
-- VTCALS72
Mar 08, 2025 at 09:32 AM ET
VTCALS72
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03/08/25 09:32 AM ET