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Should the ACC pursue Texas Tech?
SMU Pony • 07/07/26 09:14 PM ET
I think The bots from Texas TEch is throwing this out
1947Sunbowl • 07/15/26 12:46 PM ET
As a football "mercenary," I say yes. They are going to be a top 10
TDVick • 07/14/26 08:12 AM ET
Just have VT schedule them. I see a potential rivalry. **
Big12 guy • 07/14/26 12:14 PM ET
No way. **
reestuart • 07/13/26 08:15 AM ET
I'd rather have TCU **
VaTechHokiesACC • 07/12/26 07:56 AM ET
Acc would have TCU first. **
MrFantastic! • 07/13/26 06:11 AM ET
I'd take TTU. But the ACC brass won't at this point.
RandomAsianGuy • 07/10/26 02:01 AM ET
Brass means the membership presidents
1947Sunbowl • 07/12/26 12:00 PM ET
Ratings over Cable Hookups now, close regional rivalries bring ratings. TCU
Stech • 07/09/26 09:24 PM ET
Simple answer ...No. See all the posts below for why. **
seekoHoG • 07/08/26 08:17 PM ET
Texas Tech Burnt alot of bridges in college athletics
1947Sunbowl • 07/08/26 05:29 PM ET
This! They should have punted him as soon as the gambling news hit...
EDGEMAN • 07/09/26 06:11 AM ET
They did, he was cut from the team. Then the kid
Big12 guy • 07/09/26 08:49 AM ET
As a "kid"? He's 22... **
SMU Pony • 07/11/26 09:50 AM ET
Still a did in my book. **
Big12 guy • 07/11/26 07:17 PM ET
Something being legal doesn't mean it is right... **
RTFC • 07/09/26 04:38 PM ET
Yeah but Tech blew the door wide open with the crack allowed by the judge.
HouClone • 07/09/26 09:38 AM ET
Be prepared for the baggage
HouClone • 07/08/26 02:03 PM ET
Texas Tech has nowhere near that kind of clout
Tailgate Guru • 07/08/26 02:52 PM ET
Yeah but the billionaire believes he and Tech have all the clout - 99%
HouClone • 07/08/26 03:44 PM ET
"invest" vs "buy". Unfortunately, in today's college athletics, these are
wwhokie1 • 07/08/26 06:51 PM ET
Texas Tech has nowhere to go but the Pac 12 and Mountain West **
Tailgate Guru • 07/08/26 06:45 PM ET
Nope. They wouldn’t even be top 5 target from B12
HokieAl • 07/08/26 11:39 AM ET
School we would "target", vs school that would "target" us.
wwhokie1 • 07/08/26 06:55 PM ET
If SMU needs a travel partner, I'd much rather have Oklahoma State.
Maroon Baboon • 07/08/26 10:44 AM ET
Agreed. We already have TX.
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/08/26 11:30 AM ET
The ACC will never have Texas
Tailgate Guru • 07/08/26 02:58 PM ET
But, but, but....all those Dallas/Ft. Worth carriage fees!!!!!!!!!
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/08/26 03:52 PM ET
About those DFW carriage fees...
SMU Pony • 07/08/26 07:36 PM ET
Double the capacity of Gerald Ford Stadium and fill it consistently
Tailgate Guru • 07/14/26 01:00 PM ET
I love the SMU addition **
VictoryTurkey • 07/10/26 07:40 PM ET
I may be in the minority here, but I like having SMU in the conference.
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/09/26 11:21 AM ET
Agreed. It was the best step they could take. **
VT_NOVA • 07/09/26 02:22 PM ET
My issue with the ACC adding those 3 schools isn't because it provides the
VTHokie2000 • 07/09/26 12:35 PM ET
Great post. One point of contention though-
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/10/26 09:41 AM ET
You are right that winning doesn't necessarily bring eyeballs. The reason
VTHokie2000 • 07/10/26 09:56 AM ET
I understand. I think you need both.
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/10/26 10:43 AM ET
Except Boise State didn't become "Boise State" overnight. They put in the
VTHokie2000 • 07/10/26 01:31 PM ET
Yeah, I knew all that. My points remain.
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/10/26 01:55 PM ET
Just saw this
MrFantastic! • 07/11/26 05:43 AM ET
SMU can try to accomplish whatever they want - I can’t figure out why-
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/11/26 11:04 AM ET
Smu not the issue **
MrFantastic! • 07/11/26 02:53 PM ET
You can't figure.....
2hhoop3 • 07/11/26 11:27 AM ET
Haha, I've got some bad news for you
SMU Pony • 07/10/26 09:36 PM ET
Here’s some bad news for you:
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/11/26 11:07 AM ET
BUT, BUT, BUT...
SMU Pony • 07/11/26 02:18 PM ET
Why do you assume that SMU can't get back to where it was in the '80s?
VTHokie2000 • 07/10/26 05:46 PM ET
Because SMU had just a few good years then
Tailgate Guru • 07/15/26 07:53 PM ET
FWIW SMU did win a Natty in 1935 and they did have "success" in the '20s,
VTHokie2000 • 07/16/26 12:54 PM ET
SMU has a rich history. So does Army and Carnegie Mellon
Tailgate Guru • 07/17/26 04:56 PM ET
I would not assume that BC has more wealthy boosters than SMU because it
VTHokie2000 • 07/20/26 01:28 PM ET
Again, not a Boise State apologist. Just using the example. **
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/11/26 10:53 AM ET
You did make the claim that the networks still consider Boise State to be
VTHokie2000 • 07/11/26 08:45 PM ET
I should have been more clear; apologies. BSU was just the best G5 example-
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/13/26 12:40 PM ET
In defense of the SMU move, you have to
Big12 guy • 07/13/26 03:47 PM ET
There's not enough money on God's creation worth associating with SMU.
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/15/26 10:23 AM ET
I think that SMU was/is not the ACC's problem. I think
Big12 guy • 07/15/26 10:37 AM ET
Well, we agree they're not THE problem. But they're A problem, and a-
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/15/26 10:52 AM ET
Boise States problem is the
Big12 guy • 07/13/26 11:07 AM ET
There are no available schools that fit your requirement.
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/09/26 01:17 PM ET
Here's a novel idea for you to consider - the ACC didn't HAVE to add anyone **
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/10/26 09:44 AM ET
ACC = Skynet **
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/10/26 09:45 AM ET
Anyone that plays baseball can tell you - panic usually forces errors.
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/10/26 09:52 AM ET
From what standpoint?.....
2hhoop3 • 07/10/26 10:38 AM ET
I'm channeling Will and his directive for me to be nice when I say this:
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/10/26 10:45 AM ET
I have read your posts......
2hhoop3 • 07/10/26 10:52 AM ET
Rubber and glue, rubber and glue **
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/10/26 10:53 AM ET
As you said before, ACC leadership is unable to do the right thing
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/10/26 10:16 AM ET
Sure, yeah, NOW. There's 3 programs that wouldn't need pruning if they-
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/10/26 10:50 AM ET
Which has been my problem with the ACC for awhile now. Instead of being
VTHokie2000 • 07/09/26 01:46 PM ET
To me, the only practical rivalry worth adding was WVU-Pitt. And of course
Maroon Baboon • 07/09/26 06:10 PM ET
I don't disagree that the ACC really messed up by not adding WVU. However,
VTHokie2000 • 07/10/26 10:07 AM ET
Since when is the ACC a "sentient being?" Is the ACC like Skynet?
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/09/26 12:19 PM ET
Ha ha ha…..Nicely done! **
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/09/26 01:14 PM ET
I don't care about any of that. Nobody cares about or watches SMU.
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/09/26 10:01 AM ET
I find your emotionally unstable ramblings genuinely amusing
SMU Pony • 07/10/26 09:49 PM ET
They didn't swindle.......
2hhoop3 • 07/09/26 11:23 AM ET
Great post. You refuted every one of my points. You're clearly correct.
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/09/26 12:07 PM ET
This isn't going to turn .....
2hhoop3 • 07/09/26 01:37 PM ET
I have nothing but respect for SMU and the way they got into the ACC
Maroon Baboon • 07/09/26 09:02 AM ET
UCF does have something to show for it. They have something that even VT
VTHokie2000 • 07/09/26 12:39 PM ET
It would be almost as terrible and nonsensical as having SMU in the ACC.
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/08/26 09:48 AM ET
Adding Texas Tech makes about as much sense as adding Cal, Stanford, and
VTHokie2000 • 07/08/26 08:49 AM ET
I think the jury is out on the optimum conference distribution strategy
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/08/26 10:31 AM ET
If ACC is looking to just get money, fit be damned a la Cal, Stanford, SMU
HouClone • 07/09/26 03:33 AM ET
Before Cincy went to the Big XII, I thought Cincy and Memphis State would
Maroon Baboon • 07/09/26 09:17 AM ET
Memphis and L'ville have a nice rivalry going too which the ACC could use
VTHokie2000 • 07/09/26 12:40 PM ET
I've always liked Memphis. They have good fans, good in the major sports,
HouClone • 07/11/26 10:19 AM ET
The ACC should have probably added Cincy and Memphis when it had the chance
VTHokie2000 • 07/11/26 08:52 PM ET
An on campus stadium would help. **
Big12 guy • 07/11/26 07:21 PM ET
FWIW the Liberty Bowl isn't that far away from campus. According to Google
VTHokie2000 • 07/11/26 08:49 PM ET
A drive, not a walk, then you have to
Big12 guy • 07/11/26 10:08 PM ET
Memphis isn't the only school where fans have to pay for parking, so I
VTHokie2000 • 07/13/26 09:02 PM ET
My comment wasn't referring to the geographical aspect of conference
VTHokie2000 • 07/08/26 10:46 AM ET
For the ACC, maximizing value may not be necessary
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/08/26 11:27 AM ET
I get what you are saying and I don't disagree that some value is better
VTHokie2000 • 07/08/26 11:52 AM ET
The ACC was dead man walking since Maryland left.
Maroon Baboon • 07/08/26 12:36 PM ET
You are probably right about when the ACC started to become a dead
VTHokie2000 • 07/08/26 05:08 PM ET
Of course not.
Tailgate Guru • 07/08/26 08:21 AM ET
Why is TT mad at the Big12?
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/07/26 10:53 PM ET
Yeah, I don't get all the hate for TT.
Maroon Baboon • 07/08/26 10:28 AM ET
Partly because they are prohibited from throwing things on the field
HouClone • 07/08/26 04:45 AM ET
Sound like a bunch of Notre Dame crybabies to me **
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/08/26 10:32 AM ET
Simplistic theory about expansion. Currently the SEC has teams in 12
TDVick • 07/03/26 03:11 PM ET
I really doubt the P2 would need that many ACC teams. **
RandomAsianGuy • 07/10/26 02:03 AM ET
I agree that congress will ultimate be driving the bus on the end game
Vippie1 • 07/07/26 10:55 AM ET
I disagree. Congress isn't saving anyone. What will "save" the non-P2-
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/07/26 02:49 PM ET
If Darwinism rules then there wont be many, or any, free NFL games any more
Vippie1 • 07/08/26 09:01 AM ET
Something worth considering since you referenced both MLB and NFL is that
VTHokie2000 • 07/07/26 11:56 AM ET
The NFL agreed to revenue sharing for television
Big12 guy • 07/07/26 12:48 PM ET
The NFL is also one conglomerate with profit sharing. The AFC-
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/07/26 02:25 PM ET
Not exactly accurate......
2hhoop3 • 07/07/26 02:15 PM ET
The key for equal revenue sharing was Wellington Mara of the NY Giants
mancunian • 07/08/26 09:22 AM ET
That is exactly right.....
2hhoop3 • 07/08/26 09:56 AM ET
A+ post **
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/07/26 02:26 PM ET
While I don't dispute any of that, TV was experimental - no one
Big12 guy • 07/07/26 02:21 PM ET
TV was.......
2hhoop3 • 07/07/26 02:28 PM ET
Yes, that is true back then. However, my post is also factoring in why the
VTHokie2000 • 07/07/26 02:13 PM ET
If you look at recent additions the 2004 ACC scenario hasn't been replicate
4x4hokies • 07/03/26 06:52 PM ET
The P2 probably needs 60 senators to get this approved and after it
TDVick • 07/04/26 01:53 PM ET
unless there's an SEC-BIG merger.....
VTejrep • 07/04/26 08:36 AM ET
You need to substitute Wake for GT in the “private” category. **
RJHokie • 07/04/26 09:47 AM ET
Since the statement includes "...or smaller schools," doesn't GT
VTHokie2000 • 07/07/26 06:24 PM ET
Campus wise it’s not really a big school.
RJHokie • 07/07/26 06:41 PM ET
Exactly which is why I understand why people often lump it in with the
VTHokie2000 • 07/07/26 07:15 PM ET
Yeah, probably so. **
RJHokie • 07/07/26 07:26 PM ET
They are public, but I don't think there's any way for GT to viably compete
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/07/26 02:37 PM ET
GT is public. **
jboyhokie • 07/04/26 08:42 AM ET
VT tv viewership data by day, time, and channel
HokieAl • 07/02/26 05:15 PM ET
Best 3-9 team viewership in the country!! 🤣🤣 **
Stech • 07/02/26 07:09 PM ET
Or the crappiest team watched by 1.4 million?
TDVick • 07/03/26 03:22 PM ET
Amigo my glass was half full, it’s just about how you look at it. **
Stech • 07/03/26 03:24 PM ET
Yes. Dedicated fans. I doubt this (3-9) happens again.
TDVick • 07/03/26 03:25 PM ET
...at least in the near future. **
EDGEMAN • 07/07/26 08:21 AM ET
I don’t think it happens again either. **
Stech • 07/03/26 07:47 PM ET
soon will be the day when the universities’ traditional names will be
HtownHokie • 07/02/26 03:24 PM ET
There is a precedent for that
I85Hokie • 07/06/26 01:35 PM ET
Yeah, Stanford, Rice, Tulane, Vandy, Carnegie-Mellon all named after
mancunian • 07/07/26 08:36 AM ET
Purdue Gamecocks ( this might confuse a few folk at first)
EDGEMAN • 07/03/26 08:03 AM ET
I once heard the Salisbury MD baseball Shorebirds referred to as the
IB4TECH • 07/03/26 11:59 AM ET
Curious about payments to get out of conference
The_VT_Rock • 07/01/26 09:56 AM ET
If the Mag 7+1 leave, it’s very different answer than a couple leaving. **
Stech • 07/01/26 03:28 PM ET
If P2 goes to 24 the ACC probably loses at least 11
4x4hokies • 07/03/26 07:06 PM ET
ACC will lose Mag 7+1 IMHO in that scenario, maybe Stanford &Cal too, but
Stech • 07/03/26 07:43 PM ET
I doubt ESPN would be active on breaking up the Big 12. They tried before.
HouClone • 07/04/26 12:03 PM ET
ESPN will want the best ratings they can get, some B12 teams would help
Stech • 07/04/26 02:23 PM ET
Sad part it really is not ESPN that is the final decision.
HouClone • 07/04/26 04:47 PM ET
Presidents do have a say, but ESPN is only willing to pay 4 certain schools
Stech • 07/06/26 07:48 AM ET
I see Stanford, Cal and ND going in an exodus **
4x4hokies • 07/03/26 08:00 PM ET
In an exodus, that’s certainly possible. **
Stech • 07/04/26 02:20 PM ET
I'd recommend finding a private equity investor to front the exit fee. TIC **
MP4VT2004 • 07/01/26 02:54 PM ET
It really doesn't matter - if they get a chance to jump, they have to jump.
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/01/26 01:03 PM ET
Rather than wait around for the inevitable, can the ACC self-prune?
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/06/26 10:32 AM ET
I don't think there's a viable way to do it.
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/06/26 10:36 AM ET
You really think ESPN w/ 50% of ACCN is going to pick that over the B12?
Stech • 07/03/26 12:40 PM ET
Can we stop the obsession with the ACCN? The ACCN is small potatoes-
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/06/26 10:01 AM ET
585M and up 16%, it’s facts and linked below, ignore it if you choose. **
Stech • 07/06/26 02:10 PM ET
Please go back and read my post again, carefully.
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/07/26 10:20 AM ET
Look at how I edited your subject line. Admin
Will Stewart Admin • 07/07/26 12:44 PM ET
Point taken. Thanks, Will. **
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/07/26 02:11 PM ET
Me thinks the conference networks are a failed business model. If
Big12 guy • 07/03/26 02:37 PM ET
The ACC's record revenue was reportedly fueled by $588.5 million in tele-
Stech • 07/03/26 03:14 PM ET
This is so for one reason and one reason only-
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/07/26 10:24 AM ET
This is interesting as thought
HouClone • 07/04/26 10:22 PM ET
Point well taken, but even you
Big12 guy • 07/03/26 03:44 PM ET
Increase was mostly that, I think ESPN thinks of ACC as 🏀 conference 1st,
Stech • 07/03/26 04:50 PM ET
I think the first conference that gets
Big12 guy • 07/03/26 05:22 PM ET
I prefer your original idea of the best from the ACC and Big12
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/02/26 03:54 PM ET
I agree with you. Not so much because I think VT can't compete, but because
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/06/26 10:02 AM ET
Agreed. **
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/06/26 10:10 AM ET
We won’t finish 6th, our recruiting will even be better than this year,
Stech • 07/03/26 03:33 PM ET
I encourage you to do the math:
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/03/26 06:05 PM ET
SEC missed Champ game last 3 years *Bama 🤷‍, A&M 🤷‍♂️, Ok 🤷‍♂️, UF🤷‍♂️,
Stech • 07/07/26 07:46 AM ET
Don't forget LSU. Also, if we join with Clemson and FSU, that brings more
wwhokie1 • 07/04/26 01:26 AM ET
Well, we’ve beaten many of them…
HOKIEGOBBLE • 07/03/26 07:38 PM ET
Done the math, it will be a different situation recruiting against them
Stech • 07/03/26 07:38 PM ET
If the ACC is collapsing we will have no choice.
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/03/26 10:35 PM ET
I understand that point of view. **
Stech • 07/04/26 02:19 PM ET
Who's the best from the Big 12?
HouClone • 07/02/26 07:59 PM ET
BigXII: No blue bloods, but no doormats. Just parity.
Maroon Baboon • 07/03/26 06:01 AM ET
One possibility is that if VT (or any other ACC team) is invited to the P2
Maroon Baboon • 07/01/26 11:15 AM ET
Utah made a PE deal for $500M, and
Big12 guy • 07/01/26 11:32 AM ET
How does a PE deal.......
2hhoop3 • 07/01/26 09:11 PM ET
From my point of view, it
Big12 guy • 07/02/26 07:47 AM ET
IF a conference......
2hhoop3 • 07/02/26 09:17 AM ET
I agree 100%, however,
Big12 guy • 07/02/26 09:49 AM ET
I think if.....
2hhoop3 • 07/02/26 04:31 PM ET
Could very well be, but let's look
Big12 guy • 07/02/26 05:31 PM ET
The fact that every single.....
2hhoop3 • 07/02/26 05:59 PM ET
First, I am not endorsing PE in
Big12 guy • 07/02/26 10:50 PM ET
Like I said.....
2hhoop3 • 07/03/26 12:22 AM ET
I will ask you a question. what
Big12 guy • 07/03/26 03:39 PM ET
My point is......
2hhoop3 • 07/03/26 03:57 PM ET
And I 100% agreed with you when you responded to one
Big12 guy • 07/03/26 04:05 PM ET
As far as already in......
2hhoop3 • 07/03/26 04:15 PM ET
Now that is a post I can wrap my head around. it's different
Big12 guy • 07/03/26 05:41 PM ET
Memphis will come up.....
2hhoop3 • 07/03/26 06:19 PM ET
I did not answer your questions because
Big12 guy • 07/03/26 02:43 PM ET
Everyone knows......
2hhoop3 • 07/03/26 03:10 PM ET
I've lost respect for Utah through all of this.
Maroon Baboon • 07/01/26 12:22 PM ET
There are at least 7 states the BiG would target for expansion
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/02/26 04:00 PM ET
I'd add AZ. But yeah. **
Maroon Baboon • 07/03/26 01:05 AM ET
100%. TT however, is getting
Big12 guy • 07/01/26 12:25 PM ET
Yeah, perhaps I was too harsh on TT.
Maroon Baboon • 07/01/26 12:55 PM ET
Depends what kind of deal the SEC/BIG offer for full vs partial payments
HokieAl • 07/01/26 10:16 AM ET
The best thing VT can do......
2hhoop3 • 07/01/26 10:10 AM ET
Need that no doubt.
MrFantastic! • 07/01/26 01:54 PM ET
Possibility #3, start kicking bottom teams out. The Big East booted Temple.
Truthahn • 07/02/26 01:48 PM ET
what do you think?/who do you want to rep? here's the major collegiate-age
HtownHokie • 06/30/26 12:04 AM ET
It is worth mentioning that the NAIA started allowing student-athletes to
VTHokie2000 • 06/30/26 08:36 AM ET
There will be no shortage of other organizations offering themselves as
33laszlo99 • 06/30/26 12:28 AM ET
Comcast to spin off NBCUniversal, putting major sports on the move **
goldendomer • 06/29/26 03:59 PM ET
I think this spinoff could be fine as a standalone
HokieAl • 06/30/26 03:15 PM ET
Now a prime acquisition target. **
Big12 guy • 06/30/26 10:51 AM ET
This one will have a ripple effect. It affects ND and the Big Ten
goldendomer • 06/30/26 12:32 PM ET
Yep, and don't forget that Apple is hanging
Big12 guy • 06/30/26 12:37 PM ET
Skydance would have moved bet, but they can't now.. Seeing more
goldendomer • 06/30/26 01:24 PM ET
Per FSU Money Perch: FSU, Clemson, UNC and VT have gotten an alert from SEC
Maroon Baboon • 06/29/26 07:06 AM ET
I thought NC State and NC were tied at the hip due to politics. **
HouClone • 07/01/26 02:36 PM ET
Politicians can try to tie them at the hip, but that will not work.
wwhokie1 • 07/02/26 01:52 PM ET
I think they will also look at the game itself: UNC vs. NCSU and UVa vs. VT
Maroon Baboon • 07/05/26 01:34 PM ET
Assuming the info is true at face value. A few comments.
Maroon Baboon • 07/02/26 02:24 AM ET
Yes. This is the best triage to split the baby down the middle. I hate to
TDVick • 07/02/26 06:22 AM ET
As much as the two schools are connected, I can't see UVa doing something
Maroon Baboon • 07/02/26 07:00 AM ET
Sort of agree. I think the VA pols will stuff UVA into the B10 to make
TDVick • 07/02/26 09:28 AM ET
Had we already been an SEC member, adding UVa now would be more attractive
TDVick • 07/02/26 09:15 AM ET
In days past, yes. Nowadays anything goes **
83Hokie • 07/01/26 05:53 PM ET
I could see those 4 to the SEC, I could also see UVA, Miami, GT & ND to B1G
Stech • 07/01/26 01:52 PM ET
I just wrote about same below, lol **
MrFantastic! • 07/01/26 01:55 PM ET
above actually **
MrFantastic! • 07/01/26 01:59 PM ET
I thought FSU was chalk for the B1G?
mrcaniac • 06/30/26 09:11 PM ET
I think the SEC's interest in FSU is completely dependent on the B1G's
Maroon Baboon • 07/01/26 09:36 AM ET
But I thought the SEC only wanted UVA….. **
VT ChemE 1986 • 06/29/26 06:03 PM ET
nah, that was the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
HtownHokie • 06/30/26 12:16 AM ET
Has Flugar ever been right on anything? Serious question. **
mancunian • 06/29/26 05:02 PM ET
I feel like he has a few sources, but...
The_VT_Rock • 06/29/26 10:53 PM ET
I check in here every couple of months but it’s like a time machine.
marcbvtgm • 06/29/26 09:36 PM ET
I don't see anyone here "running with it" like it's 100% true
RVAHokie05 • 06/30/26 10:32 AM ET
Just posting it is running with it. Discussing it is running with it.
marcbvtgm • 06/30/26 02:43 PM ET
Nah I don't agree, but that's okay. Feel free to continue not visiting.
RVAHokie05 • 06/30/26 03:54 PM ET
USC to B1G.
Maroon Baboon • 06/29/26 05:11 PM ET
When it comes to conference realignment, there is nothing that isn't specul
VTejrep • 06/29/26 08:22 PM ET
If that happens, VT better immediately jump!
EDGEMAN • 06/29/26 01:37 PM ET
I am not convinced this bill has the teeth the breathless
VT ChemE 1986 • 06/29/26 06:05 PM ET
IF it passes as written, yes I could see a money grab attempt
HokieAl • 06/29/26 11:51 AM ET
VT football to
Big12 guy • 06/29/26 10:57 AM ET
I miss those BE days in football. BEF>ACCF. **
IB4TECH • 06/29/26 11:17 AM ET
If it was only FB but the BE screwed us in so many ways F them **
83Hokie • 07/01/26 05:51 PM ET
If Congress is going to do anything, I'd love for them to insists on the
Maroon Baboon • 06/29/26 11:32 AM ET
Except Congress won't go that far because of the impact it will have on all
VTHokie2000 • 06/29/26 11:40 AM ET
No one in the ACC is paying over $100m in exit fees to join the Big 12
Sunsetunderground • 06/29/26 11:16 AM ET
No doubt. However, it the top
Big12 guy • 06/29/26 11:23 AM ET
Lots of people were clueless with little foresight in 2012. Most of these
TDVick • 07/02/26 06:33 AM ET
I think if there is a requirement to take
Big12 guy • 07/02/26 07:50 AM ET
The only difference between UNC and KU is that UNC is from a bigger state.
Maroon Baboon • 07/05/26 12:41 AM ET
Agreed. The NC market is better. UNC has
Big12 guy • 07/05/26 11:15 AM ET
I find it a bit of a headscratcher that FSU and Clemson would prefer SEC
TDVick • 07/02/26 09:23 AM ET
Agree about the B1G and FSU (and perhaps Clemson). But maybe B1G is not
Maroon Baboon • 07/05/26 12:53 AM ET
Miami (UM) looks better all the the time. Not sure if you've ever been to
TDVick • 07/05/26 11:10 AM ET
IF the politicians.......
2hhoop3 • 06/29/26 11:39 AM ET
Ha - "Congress would be wise to focus an real issues" -
Big12 guy • 06/29/26 12:06 PM ET
Given the complexity of the issues or problems the NCAA (as a whole) is
VTHokie2000 • 06/29/26 12:00 PM ET
The unwillingness comment.....
2hhoop3 • 06/29/26 12:27 PM ET
Oh I agree that problems are a lot easier to fix when they are smaller.
VTHokie2000 • 06/29/26 01:17 PM ET
You have to ask.......
2hhoop3 • 06/29/26 10:55 AM ET
You have to think that some rough, generalized contingencies have been
TDVick • 07/02/26 06:27 AM ET
Is the FSU "money perch" a real person?
TerryD • 06/29/26 01:45 PM ET
A good question and.........
2hhoop3 • 06/29/26 01:54 PM ET
I just don't think that these YouTube guys know anything or...
TerryD • 06/29/26 02:52 PM ET
I agree......
2hhoop3 • 06/29/26 03:51 PM ET
If the schools are going to blow things up and start from scratch, then it
VTHokie2000 • 06/29/26 11:22 AM ET
It think many people who supported some sort of government action are
Maroon Baboon • 06/29/26 11:22 AM ET
Makes sense. 4 Pro Ratas and Miami and UVA fit in the B1G culture more
Sunsetunderground • 06/29/26 10:16 AM ET
Feasible the SEC could attempt to do something preemptive of legislation
Vippie1 • 06/29/26 09:21 AM ET
Many former ESPN led Smash Sports, want a Super League w/ 1 media contract
Stech • 06/27/26 10:50 AM ET
A "super league' can be defined in
Big12 guy • 06/27/26 12:52 PM ET
Good luck setting limits on spending. That's what caused the lawsuits that
33laszlo99 • 06/27/26 05:56 PM ET
For your viewing and consideration, revenue comparison of VT vs FBS
HokieAl • 06/26/26 04:27 PM ET
Graph is accurate, but outdated. ~$100M more in the 25-26 in last 6 months
Stech • 06/27/26 11:57 PM ET
These are the most recently reported tax data, submitted spring 2026
HokieAl • 06/28/26 08:30 AM ET
Absolutely, great job on most current. Haven’t heard of others getting 100M
Stech • 06/28/26 11:37 AM ET
MSU & KU w/ $401M & $300M gifts recently. Still $100M isn't chump change.
marcbvtgm • 06/28/26 09:13 PM ET
LOL 100M is chump change for Athletics, nahhh!!! **
Stech • 06/29/26 10:39 PM ET
VT is making the right moves. Anyone that is
Big12 guy • 06/28/26 12:39 PM ET
Hearing many more are ready to invest in Hokie Ventures LLC, not donate
Stech • 06/29/26 10:37 PM ET
Utah and KU are doing the same. People are watching to see
Big12 guy • 06/30/26 07:47 AM ET
and keep in mind that some are spending far above their revenue numbers
HokieAl • 06/28/26 01:06 PM ET
Bama running a $32.6M surplus?
EDGEMAN • 06/28/26 05:29 PM ET
Good info, and
Big12 guy • 06/27/26 06:37 AM ET
Thanks for posting this. Graphic info is not the final answer. But it
33laszlo99 • 06/26/26 10:12 PM ET
Interesting Substack on Easy College Credits... **
JM397 • 06/26/26 07:28 AM ET
Conf realignment may cease if congressional bill passes, or accelerate it🔗 **
Stech • 06/25/26 09:58 AM ET
In article
MrFantastic! • 06/27/26 04:23 AM ET
UVA & VT have been hooked at the hip for several decades, very interesting
Stech • 06/27/26 07:03 PM ET
I place my bet on accelerating it.
Old Line Hokie • 06/26/26 04:07 PM ET
Where I Clemson FSU going?
MrFantastic! • 06/27/26 03:53 AM ET
Both Clemson and FSU made it no secret that they wanted out of the ACC....
Old Line Hokie • 06/27/26 01:10 PM ET
WVU, UCF, USF, and Cincy ALL would have
Big12 guy • 06/26/26 09:20 PM ET
WVU would've been a better ACC addition than Louisville but...
Old Line Hokie • 06/27/26 01:16 PM ET
Last week Kyle Saunders thought it had a 15-20% of passing. **
JM397 • 06/26/26 07:26 AM ET
more like 50% chance imo **
Hokie83 • 06/26/26 08:10 AM ET
Thanks. Do you have any idea how the ACC/VT leadership feel regarding this
JM397 • 06/26/26 09:00 AM ET
Let the contraction begin then. **
Maroon Baboon • 06/25/26 09:12 PM ET
If the P2 is prevented from adding schools, I wonder if that would prompt
wwhokie1 • 06/25/26 07:03 PM ET
There can aways be another vote, **
Big12 guy • 06/25/26 10:55 PM ET
Not a lawyer, but this bill seems unconstitutional and
VT ChemE 1986 • 06/25/26 01:12 PM ET
If that bill passes,
Big12 guy • 06/25/26 12:48 PM ET
Feel like the buyout will still go to court or mediation to lower it
The_VT_Rock • 06/25/26 02:06 PM ET
ya, I don't know. Currently, anyone wanting to be
Big12 guy • 06/25/26 02:33 PM ET
ya, I don't know. Currently, anyone wanting to be
Big12 guy • 06/25/26 02:33 PM ET
What if...
The_VT_Rock • 06/25/26 11:34 AM ET
Sounds like a lawsuit mess for those schools left behind. **
Big12 guy • 06/25/26 12:37 PM ET
ND alum Brian White is Virginia Tech AD, going to be nicer ND guys! 🤣
Stech • 06/22/26 07:32 PM ET
Well he is an ND Alum so that is good, but his dad was not well liked at ND
goldendomer • 06/23/26 09:37 PM ET
Agree on both, let’s schedule more ND VT. Been great atmosphere even though
Stech • 06/23/26 10:35 PM ET
I have always said VT was one of my favorite games. VT went into the
goldendomer • 06/24/26 10:41 AM ET
I don't know much about him.
RandomAsianGuy • 06/23/26 11:40 AM ET
Time for ND to cancel their series with Clemson, and sign one with VT **
EDGEMAN • 06/23/26 04:51 AM ET
His Dad was AD at ND too, oh boy, this should be fun. 😁
Stech • 06/22/26 07:48 PM ET
Kevin White was not a popular AD at Notre Dame
TerryD • 06/23/26 01:24 PM ET
Interesting **
Stech • 06/23/26 06:52 PM ET
His brother has done a fantastic job as the AD at Tennessee **
SMU Pony • 06/22/26 07:36 PM ET
Hey SMU, what is going on with recruiting?
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/01/26 02:17 PM ET
Whiffed/waiting on some highly rated guys
SMU Pony • 07/01/26 08:12 PM ET
Thanks. I hope situation stabilizes for you guys. **
VT ChemE 1986 • 07/01/26 08:23 PM ET
Given that everything was already in place at Tenn. prior to his arrival,
VTHokie2000 • 06/23/26 01:26 PM ET
He hired Josh Heupel
SMU Pony • 06/23/26 07:43 PM ET
Even though the football program was a dumpster fire during that period of
VTHokie2000 • 06/23/26 08:01 PM ET
Schiano was a terrible idea for a hire at Tennessee
SMU Pony • 06/23/26 08:49 PM ET
I disagree that Schiano would have been a bad fit at Tennessee. He had
VTHokie2000 • 06/24/26 08:36 AM ET
I just think he was a weird cultural fit for Tennessee
SMU Pony • 06/24/26 08:26 PM ET
Very rarely does the 2.0 version of a coach have the same level of success
VTHokie2000 • 06/25/26 09:08 AM ET
Butch Jones, Lane Kiffen, Jeremy Pruitt ran it off the tracks
Victor Tango • 06/23/26 01:59 PM ET
Except my post was referring to the entire athletic department there and
VTHokie2000 • 06/23/26 06:56 PM ET
“His sister, Mariah Chappell, is an Assistant AD at SMU.” Doug Bowman 24/7
Stech • 06/23/26 09:03 AM ET
I don't believe she's still at SMU
SMU Pony • 06/23/26 07:47 PM ET
Did I read somewhere that his sister was in th SMU Athletic Department too?
Stech • 06/23/26 12:23 AM ET
Yes, and his other brother is the Georgia 🏀head coach, Dad was at Duke AD.
Stech • 06/22/26 07:43 PM ET
Obviously good blood lines **
HokiesACC2004 • 06/23/26 05:18 AM ET
OT: 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦃🦃🦃🦃 Go Free legacy!!! Alex Freeman Antonio’s son!!
Stech • 06/19/26 04:04 PM ET
My view on PCSA
RandomAsianGuy • 06/19/26 12:24 PM ET
I think it will mostly generate campaign donations.
Truthahn • 06/22/26 03:55 PM ET
There is a missing link
1947Sunbowl • 06/21/26 08:29 AM ET
The more I read specific wording, the less I expect from the PCSA
HokieAl • 06/20/26 08:39 AM ET
That's not my reading.
RandomAsianGuy • 06/20/26 12:51 PM ET
I’d be curious to get additional opinions on this
HokieAl • 06/20/26 03:06 PM ET
I have the same interpretation as you. In terms of poaching from other
VTHokie2000 • 06/22/26 10:41 PM ET
I want to see Cruz order UT and A&M back to the XII and Cantwell order UW
Maroon Baboon • 06/19/26 03:48 PM ET
I'm not a lawyer either. Both my parents were married to each other.
saret • 06/19/26 01:47 PM ET
Your opening - TFRT **
laphroaig • 06/19/26 03:26 PM ET
That's an interesting view.
RandomAsianGuy • 06/19/26 02:19 PM ET
Again, I do see your logic, just don't agree.
saret • 06/19/26 02:28 PM ET
I hear you. What you said reminds me the lesson #1.
RandomAsianGuy • 06/19/26 04:45 PM ET
Yeah, learned a lot of lessons in my prior life. Always amazed me
saret • 06/19/26 06:06 PM ET
"Kill their men, take their gold, bribe their women" **
HokieNL • 06/19/26 06:10 PM ET
Well - PCSA going to Senate floor
The_VT_Rock • 06/18/26 12:10 PM ET
This is another step in a protracted negotiation
Vippie1 • 06/19/26 10:09 AM ET
I think the P2 will try to lobby this bill out of existence. If it passes
33laszlo99 • 06/19/26 11:37 AM ET
You may be right but hope they fail.
HouClone • 06/25/26 01:50 PM ET
I differ
Vippie1 • 06/19/26 01:52 PM ET
You've bought into Cody Campbell's BS. There is nothing "inherent" about
33laszlo99 • 06/19/26 02:49 PM ET
The potential pooling of media is one aspect of the legislation
Vippie1 • 06/19/26 07:07 PM ET
The blue bloods earned
Big12 guy • 06/19/26 04:55 PM ET
The NCAA president said the current state of play cannot continue
HokieAl • 06/19/26 08:04 AM ET
Your inside post sure sounds like a P1 to me, with NFL securing the money
Stech • 06/18/26 11:06 PM ET
Surprised Face
harlote101 • 06/18/26 08:21 PM ET
One step closer I guess. Also anti expansion for all Power 4.
RandomAsianGuy • 06/18/26 12:36 PM ET
So Notre Dame will never join a conference ? **
Sunsetunderground • 06/18/26 03:18 PM ET
Never planned to, were not going to
TerryD • 06/19/26 09:06 AM ET
The interesting aspect...
The_VT_Rock • 06/18/26 12:55 PM ET
*
F4EHokie • 06/16/26 11:02 AM ET
it appears that the Paramount deal
Big12 guy • 06/16/26 09:31 AM ET
Networks are consolidating and I am not sure if this is a good news for
RandomAsianGuy • 06/16/26 05:44 PM ET
The Roku Channel and its shows is a nice acquisition, but I believe Fox
VTHokie2000 • 06/16/26 01:03 PM ET
Could you tell me about what your internet service + all your ...
Atlee Hokie • 06/18/26 04:24 AM ET
I've analyzed ours a few times, and cutting cable is NOT cost effective..
Culpeper Hokie • 06/18/26 10:40 AM ET
we recently cut cable for the same reason. You
Big12 guy • 06/18/26 08:13 PM ET
Yeah, I need to analyze mine again also. **
Atlee Hokie • 06/18/26 12:00 PM ET
I sort of agree.
Atlee Hokie • 06/18/26 11:58 AM ET
My situation is a little unique because I rent and my landlord included
VTHokie2000 • 06/18/26 08:02 AM ET
Thanks for the reply. **
Atlee Hokie • 06/18/26 10:02 AM ET
You are welcome. Hopefully the information helps you. **
VTHokie2000 • 06/18/26 11:00 AM ET
If that happens, you'll be supporting the Big-10.
EDGEMAN • 06/17/26 04:51 AM ET
From what I can tell there are some apps that aren't available on all the
VTHokie2000 • 06/17/26 10:23 AM ET
I don't follow this stuff closely, but IMO, Fox would be stupid to...
MP4VT2004 • 06/16/26 10:56 PM ET
I’m really surprised folks are still using streaming sticks. We have 3
seekoHoG • 06/18/26 04:23 PM ET
I bought my Sony Bravia TV in 2000s and it still works great. Why would I
VTHokie2000 • 06/19/26 10:04 AM ET
In terms of streaming options, the devices are somewhat limited on the
VTHokie2000 • 06/17/26 12:40 AM ET
No but BIG will **
MrFantastic! • 06/16/26 09:42 AM ET
They have the lucrative BTN, so
Big12 guy • 06/16/26 09:44 AM ET
Media rights for The B1G are not granted to the conference.
33laszlo99 • 06/16/26 08:29 PM ET
Sad that the Big12 has to ask a court permission to enforce its own rules
VT ChemE 1986 • 06/15/26 11:37 AM ET
I thought only unstable conference like the ACC is going through a legal
RandomAsianGuy • 06/15/26 01:35 PM ET
I know you're trying to be funny, but this demonstrates the opposite-
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/15/26 02:32 PM ET
Yeah they are "unified" against its member school
RandomAsianGuy • 06/15/26 07:33 PM ET
I think the "stability" in the Big 12 is inherent in the fact the-
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/16/26 08:58 AM ET
I get your point about BC and Wake. But going forward, they will get paid
RandomAsianGuy • 06/16/26 12:06 PM ET
Even though Baylor has 7 SWC championships, historically it hasn't been
VTHokie2000 • 06/16/26 09:31 AM ET
I won't discount perception, especially
Big12 guy • 06/16/26 10:39 AM ET
I don't disagree about people's perception of VT. Hence why I was asking
VTHokie2000 • 06/16/26 11:00 AM ET
No doubt. When they were bad, they were
Big12 guy • 06/16/26 11:12 AM ET
VT getting into the Big East Football Conference was a real game changer
VTHokie2000 • 06/16/26 11:24 AM ET
I'd have to find it again, but I read somewhere recently that Wake Forest-
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/16/26 10:12 AM ET
I don't disagree with you about BC's and Wake's value or the mindset of the
VTHokie2000 • 06/16/26 10:49 AM ET
Yep. Not a single B12 school would stay if they had a P2 ticket
EDGEMAN • 06/16/26 05:42 AM ET
anyone reading the syracuse stuff on X?
MrBayAreaHokie • 06/14/26 06:45 PM ET
Elementary schools in Orange County in Orlando are starting to close **
OrlandoHokie • 06/15/26 11:22 AM ET
I’m wondering if the current/future pain is more on the private school side
HokieAl • 06/15/26 08:35 AM ET
Yes, but I think it will also come for the public schools soon...
SMU Pony • 06/15/26 07:59 PM ET
Less well known private colleges in remote locations will face difficulties
RandomAsianGuy • 06/15/26 07:55 PM ET
the "enrollment apocalypse" is starting to hit the name schools now.
Maroon Baboon • 06/14/26 10:12 PM ET
The real disgrace is the colleges have
mancunian • 06/15/26 01:06 PM ET
The Ivy schools and some others have a big enough endowment to keep the
Maroon Baboon • 06/15/26 02:45 PM ET
You make a valid point.....
2hhoop3 • 06/15/26 01:56 PM ET
For most people, an undergrad degree for ~$100k in debt just isn't-
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/15/26 10:51 AM ET
I'd argue that the only reason the "pyramid schemes" succeed is that...
MP4VT2004 • 06/15/26 05:55 PM ET
there are a lot of vids on social media
MrBayAreaHokie • 06/14/26 10:44 PM ET
Westminster in Salt Lake is on the brink of collapse apparently
Roanokie • 06/15/26 08:09 AM ET
Mike has been doing great work with respect to encouraging trade careers. **
MP4VT2004 • 06/17/26 03:38 PM ET
Will be seeing a lot more of this at other schools IMO **
SMU Pony • 06/14/26 09:22 PM ET
How far is Lubbock from San Antonio? Has Sorsby ever met Spurs players?
HokieAl • 06/11/26 11:23 AM ET
Even if TT cut him loose, it would not resolve the problem. **
Big12 guy • 06/11/26 11:53 AM ET
They don’t need to solve the problem. They need to enforce consequences **
HokieAl • 06/11/26 11:56 AM ET
They did. When the NCAA prohibited the
Big12 guy • 06/11/26 12:12 PM ET
The real fun will be...
The_VT_Rock • 06/10/26 04:26 PM ET
The TT donor Campbell just reposted this on X
HokieAl • 06/10/26 03:59 PM ET
Gambling sites should not take any money on TT games. They could leave
manassashoo • 06/11/26 10:29 AM ET
Laughed at that one...for a second.
Roanokie • 06/11/26 11:29 AM ET
They should not take money for and college game then. **
Big12 guy • 06/11/26 11:10 AM ET
Not a problem...
The_VT_Rock • 06/10/26 04:17 PM ET
I know its attorney knows to make legal threats and suing for BILLIONS but
1947Sunbowl • 06/10/26 04:33 PM ET
Do you refer to the highly moral and godly Attorney General in TX?
Vippie1 • 06/12/26 09:56 AM ET
OK - some are getting well ahead of themselves here. TT is
Big12 guy • 06/10/26 07:44 PM ET
Aside from this being a VT message board, how are we involved exactly?
fsghokie • 06/14/26 01:10 PM ET
I am more calling out the BIG
Big12 guy • 06/15/26 09:38 AM ET
No worries, I get where you're coming from with that.
fsghokie • 06/15/26 11:38 AM ET
TT's situation in untenable. They had
Big12 guy • 06/15/26 11:51 AM ET
Report back! 😉 **
HokieNL • 06/14/26 01:35 PM ET
lol. Gonna be a minute 😂 **
fsghokie • 06/14/26 01:40 PM ET
It was the player that sued, yes. But Cody Campbell should have kept his
Maroon Baboon • 06/11/26 01:19 PM ET
That is certainly fair. **
Big12 guy • 06/11/26 02:10 PM ET
Whoah, whoah, whoah there partner. Have to call you out on this one.
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/11/26 10:37 AM ET
Well, Texas Tech should 'screen employees' before paying the price.
1947Sunbowl • 06/11/26 08:14 AM ET
TT complied when this story
Big12 guy • 06/11/26 08:48 AM ET
TT is a problem. They should wash their hands of the player. **
VT ChemE 1986 • 06/10/26 09:22 PM ET
TT should be pissed at this kid, not running interference for him.
Maroon Baboon • 06/11/26 01:26 PM ET
Spot on
MrFantastic! • 06/11/26 05:40 AM ET
They may do just that, but the BIG's announcement
Big12 guy • 06/10/26 09:36 PM ET
Latest Kyle Sauders Substack says "And a third group of athletic directors
JM397 • 06/09/26 04:59 PM ET
They keep talking about breakaway for self regulation. What is that really?
HokieAl • 06/10/26 09:44 AM ET
My guess is the new organization would essentially be structured the same
VTHokie2000 • 06/10/26 12:23 PM ET
The only difference is the new organization would drop the non-profit? **
The_VT_Rock • 06/10/26 04:20 PM ET
Maybe, maybe not. It is worth noting that the NFL up until 2015 was an
VTHokie2000 • 06/10/26 05:30 PM ET
really, do they not think they will be
Big12 guy • 06/10/26 11:00 AM ET
They won't "become" a for-profit entity. They will establish for-profit
33laszlo99 • 06/11/26 09:44 AM ET
Very well could be. it's the only
Big12 guy • 06/11/26 09:50 AM ET
Known it? since when? It's already a pro league and why my interest waned
RTFC • 06/11/26 12:51 PM ET
Very common reaction. So many people think it must be "college sports" or
33laszlo99 • 06/11/26 10:34 AM ET
The focus should be on holding institutions culpable, not the individual-
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/10/26 03:20 PM ET
Exactly why the B1G/SEC want to abandon the NCAA; to get specific rules
33laszlo99 • 06/11/26 04:58 PM ET
The inmates can not be allowed to rule the asylum. While
Big12 guy • 06/12/26 07:32 AM ET
P2 do not claim to be saving college fb. They are working to preserve the
33laszlo99 • 06/12/26 09:39 AM ET
B1G telling teams not to scheduled Texas Tech **
MrBayAreaHokie • 06/08/26 11:09 PM ET
A player betting against his own team severely undermines the integrity of
RandomAsianGuy • 06/09/26 08:27 PM ET
A player betting on his own team also undermines integrity of the system **
marcbvtgm • 06/11/26 10:02 AM ET
That is why he is being crucified. **
Big12 guy • 06/11/26 11:11 AM ET
The hypocrisy and irony......
2hhoop3 • 06/09/26 02:17 PM ET
In the last 6 months, including the recent SEC conference meeting, there
JM397 • 06/09/26 04:49 PM ET
Not worth freaking out about - they should have all done this years ago IMO
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/10/26 10:24 AM ET
Great article......
2hhoop3 • 06/09/26 05:23 PM ET
Agree 100% (much to my chagrin). **
Big12 guy • 06/09/26 09:52 PM ET
I agree. However, I think members within the SEC, Big Ten, & others
JM397 • 06/09/26 05:37 PM ET
Feels like there is an ulterior motive here
HokieAl • 06/09/26 08:40 AM ET
Bro, the guy bet the UNDER in games his own team was playing in.
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/09/26 10:53 AM ET
It's almost as if the constant advertising of sports gambling during...
MP4VT2004 • 06/09/26 01:01 PM ET
Sports gambling is just like any other vice. Prohibition of the vice itself
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/09/26 02:43 PM ET
Notice I didn't say anything about outlawing sports gambling.
MP4VT2004 • 06/09/26 02:56 PM ET
No argument from me. Agree with you 100%. **
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/09/26 02:56 PM ET
It is looking like conference peer pressure will back TT into a corner
VT ChemE 1986 • 06/09/26 12:59 PM ET
I agree with you. It's a lose-lose for TT.
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/09/26 02:53 PM ET
Yes I know it is bad, but even the Dellinger article last night said
HokieAl • 06/09/26 11:33 AM ET
This is free market,
1947Sunbowl • 06/09/26 08:57 AM ET
Mandating to blacklist a school in all sports is different
HokieAl • 06/09/26 09:17 AM ET
The BIG can do
Big12 guy • 06/09/26 09:16 AM ET
I doubt any VT fan on this board would want Sorsby suiting up for them
SMU Pony • 06/09/26 11:39 PM ET
I was referring to the BIG refusing
Big12 guy • 06/10/26 08:14 AM ET
They cut him from the team, and pay him. End of story. Anything less is BS.
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/10/26 10:27 AM ET
I think that is what will happen. The ruling just
Big12 guy • 06/10/26 10:50 AM ET
In terms of the issues the Sorby situation has brought to the table, the
VTHokie2000 • 06/10/26 08:43 AM ET
Big 12 guy, please don't defend this ruling. You're not seeing straight. **
33laszlo99 • 06/09/26 02:07 PM ET
I'd be furious that VT hadn't booted the guy off the team yet.
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/09/26 10:57 AM ET
Exactly! **
VT ChemE 1986 • 06/09/26 01:00 PM ET
Paving a way for TTU to can Soresby **
MrFantastic! • 06/09/26 09:42 AM ET
Virtue signaling at it's best. **
Big12 guy • 06/09/26 10:50 AM ET
Please explain how you consider fury at this ruling "virtue signaling?"
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/09/26 11:00 AM ET
My position has nothing to do with
Big12 guy • 06/09/26 11:03 AM ET
Danm, guy. Try to look a little beyond the next CFP. If Sorsby plays
33laszlo99 • 06/09/26 02:13 PM ET
For the record, I do not think Sorsby should play. **
Big12 guy • 06/09/26 02:15 PM ET
When Soresby gets ruled out by TTU
MrFantastic! • 06/09/26 12:30 PM ET
My response would be, "somebody has to do something here."
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/09/26 11:28 AM ET
The tricky part is that the gambling didn’t happen at TT
HokieAl • 06/09/26 01:42 PM ET
Sorsby isn't entitled to play QB for a D1 FBS football team.
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/09/26 02:29 PM ET
Of course he will. He has shown not a grain of loyalty to schools, team
33laszlo99 • 06/09/26 02:22 PM ET
Those are good points. is the NIL contract enforceable? It
Big12 guy • 06/09/26 01:58 PM ET
I concur almost 100%. From where
Big12 guy • 06/09/26 11:45 AM ET
In fairness, when it happened at Iowa, all those players were perma-banned-
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/09/26 11:54 AM ET
If you are referring to the 4 Iowa wrestlers and multiple Iowa and Iowa
VTHokie2000 • 06/09/26 12:55 PM ET
Completely different circumstances.
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/09/26 02:56 PM ET
I am not sure the circumstances are that different though. If the Iowa and
VTHokie2000 • 06/09/26 03:51 PM ET
The situations are night and day. They couldn't be more different.
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/10/26 10:32 AM ET
They are both guilty of the same crime which is a violation of the bylaws.
VTHokie2000 • 06/10/26 11:41 AM ET
No, where we "disagree" is entirely procedural.
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/10/26 03:09 PM ET
But was that individually really punished though? He essentially got his 1
VTHokie2000 • 06/10/26 05:32 PM ET
I think I've said all I can say here. We disagree. No need to continue. **
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/10/26 05:32 PM ET
Would this of been a thing in 1980s-early noughts
harlote101 • 06/08/26 11:25 PM ET
Cool. Now do Ped State and Michigan. **
Maroon Baboon • 06/08/26 11:15 PM ET
Both of those cases should have included WAAYY more criminal charges. **
33laszlo99 • 06/09/26 02:04 PM ET
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