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La Gargola
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La Gargola

I know tech should be charging for admission for softball

Cause I want the team to get as much money as possible to improve whatever the coaches think they need do to be a year in year out top 10 team. But I don't make any income the only thing I get is a monthly EBT check and I love going to the softball games and if I had the money at all to help support the team I would give some in a heartbeat but I can't 🥺
Posted: 03/31/2025 at 07:28 PM ET
(In response to this post by VTChip)

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Folks, I'm going to ask for a favor 4 those that went to this w-end games
VTChip • 03/31/25 05:50 PM ET
We had to pay to get into our HS football games…I graduated HS in ‘83. What
BackInTheBurg • 04/01/25 09:53 PM ET
It really is that simple to start. And remember, this admission analysis
91HokieBob • 04/01/25 10:18 PM ET
Wait, they don't want to spend 100k one time...
Gobbler-100 • 04/01/25 01:01 AM ET
Truly. Blows the mind when comparing salaries and staff and stuff from say
91HokieBob • 04/01/25 09:35 PM ET
Snail mail check coming... metal bleachers are hard
hokieshade • 03/31/25 09:55 PM ET
Driving home tomorrow. Will send in the next couple of days. Picked a
schubee • 03/31/25 08:46 PM ET
Distance doesn't allow me to see the team in Blacksburg very often;
Hokies83 • 03/31/25 08:40 PM ET
I didn't go to the games this past weekend, so...
RRHokie90 • 03/31/25 08:26 PM ET
Seems like major BS that the Athletic Department can't set the system
Rahvatech • 03/31/25 08:22 PM ET
Whit, chris and brad are just obstructionists. @VTChip is trying to turn
saret • 03/31/25 09:44 PM ET
Squeeze em where it hurts!**
VTexas • 03/31/25 10:23 PM ET
I'm good at picking at a sore scab.**
saret • 03/31/25 10:26 PM ET
Good? You're the BEST! :-)**
laphroaig • 04/01/25 04:10 AM ET
Amazing how small private schools and high schools can afford the $100k it
Hokie-NC • 03/31/25 08:16 PM ET
I sell that stuff. Could give them a helluva deal.**
laphroaig • 04/01/25 04:11 AM ET
The local high schools might be able to show them how to do it.**
UpperQuad • 03/31/25 08:51 PM ET
Chip, we watched on TV. We'll show you the money!!! :-)**
Beach Hokie • 03/31/25 07:49 PM ET
Same!**
GoFightingGobblers • 04/01/25 08:52 AM ET
I know tech should be charging for admission for softball ◄
La Gargola • 03/31/25 07:28 PM ET
You're giving all that's necessary. And Chip knows that.**
saret • 03/31/25 09:45 PM ET
Mk12,41-44**
GCHokieof91 • 03/31/25 07:43 PM ET
I'm throwing in an extra $10 for you La G!!
gelded turkey • 03/31/25 07:34 PM ET
OH YEAHHH
La Gargola • 03/31/25 07:44 PM ET
Sent in tomorrow's mail**
TomTurkey • 03/31/25 07:21 PM ET
Thank you, sir!**
VTChip • 04/01/25 10:02 PM ET
I'll just bring the check over personally tomorrow night.
laphroaig • 03/31/25 07:19 PM ET
That laphroaig is one smart dude. Gives VTChip a $30 check, then eats $40
Hokie-2x • 03/31/25 07:28 PM ET
Are you saying he's just recycling the one bat?**
TomTurkey • 03/31/25 07:37 PM ET
😂 you DO know laph 😂 **
hokiepro • 03/31/25 07:34 PM ET
Uh boy!**
laphroaig • 03/31/25 08:24 PM ET
It is possible to direct Hokie Club donations to the softball program. The
HokieHeartNSoul • 03/31/25 07:17 PM ET
HHNS, I'm not trying to be snarky or obstreperous here,
saret • 03/31/25 09:54 PM ET
Every time I've donate to a sport, I've gotten a letter from that sport.
TheFacts • 04/01/25 09:02 AM ET
I've given money many times, and I get a letter seldom.
saret • 04/01/25 09:11 PM ET
I can truthfully say that each time I’ve donated to a specific sport
RJHokie • 04/01/25 09:40 PM ET
Yeah, commingling of funds, especially lawyer trust accounts, is a no no.
saret • 04/01/25 09:47 PM ET
Lawyer trust fund shenanigans have caused a lot of legal folks
RJHokie • 04/01/25 09:50 PM ET
Number one reason. It's also a very simplistic manner of
saret • 04/01/25 09:53 PM ET
That’s true because there’s little tracking of those funds by the
RJHokie • 04/01/25 09:56 PM ET
Exactly….and it’s OK to be your usual snarky self. Were used to it.
DonHo-kieHi • 04/01/25 05:25 AM ET
Read my response to @TheFacts . I'll provide a link inside**
saret • 04/01/25 09:14 PM ET
The amount figure is passed to Pete so he knows the program gets credited. **
TomTurkey • 03/31/25 07:29 PM ET
You still get points for any gifts you make unless you waive them.
RJHokie • 03/31/25 07:25 PM ET
Yes, priority points and club level are very different (see inside)...
nvpbrown • 03/31/25 08:20 PM ET
@VTChip is just a conduit. He/Olds take the funds to the HC, and
saret • 03/31/25 10:00 PM ET
This... spot on!
Hokie4Life_89 • 03/31/25 08:52 PM ET
Thanks - fixed!
nvpbrown • 03/31/25 08:58 PM ET
Donations funneled through Chip to Softball to VTAF will count
RJHokie • 03/31/25 08:25 PM ET
Right, but it doesn’t up your $$ for HC level. Refresh my brain. HSF?
HokieHeartNSoul • 03/31/25 07:55 PM ET
Your Hokie Scholarship Fund ranking basically determines your spot in the
RJHokie • 03/31/25 08:11 PM ET
That’s what I thought but didn’t want to assume😁**
HokieHeartNSoul • 04/01/25 08:43 AM ET
Actually
Hokie4Life_89 • 03/31/25 08:54 PM ET
It does when it comes to the regional NCAA games on VT campus. **
RJHokie • 03/31/25 08:57 PM ET
Correct
Hokie4Life_89 • 03/31/25 09:24 PM ET
@RJHokie is technically correct, but his point covers only a few people.
nvpbrown • 03/31/25 09:55 PM ET
I know priority points count in football and basketball. **
RJHokie • 03/31/25 09:30 PM ET
Serious question. 1) Would a “Softball Boosters” donation table be allowed
hokiepro • 03/31/25 07:12 PM ET
Why not? I paid $6 for HS varsity soccer 10 years ago. **
TomTurkey • 03/31/25 07:31 PM ET
Personally, I never understood the b!tching about charging admission. Yes,
KiloZulu • 03/31/25 07:05 PM ET
Well, the thing about admission means the "hangers on" who give nothing
saret • 03/31/25 10:04 PM ET
Fans want the same deal with seats that football, MBB, WBB gets you!
laphroaig • 03/31/25 08:21 PM ET
I think that's only one *****, there are other more philosophical gripes
Hokie4Life_89 • 03/31/25 09:23 PM ET
Losing less sounds okay to me**
TomTurkey • 04/01/25 03:50 PM ET
If Whit keeps the ability to sell tickets for all VT sports venues instead
laphroaig • 04/01/25 03:51 AM ET
Whit is like any bureaucrat. He can do pretty much
saret • 04/01/25 09:16 PM ET
I love this part:
saret • 03/31/25 10:05 PM ET
Charging for admission......
2hhoop3 • 03/31/25 07:37 PM ET
Confucius has NOTHING on you ,Hoop!!!! **
ancient alien 2018 • 03/31/25 08:29 PM ET
Disease is an accurate term.
RJHokie • 03/31/25 07:42 PM ET
Agreed**
King of Hokies • 03/31/25 07:30 PM ET
You can run interference for the VTAF resistance to the donations.
TomTurkey • 03/31/25 07:15 PM ET
According the Helms, that's a lie.**
saret • 03/31/25 10:06 PM ET
Don't know him. Never talked to him. Don't care to.
TomTurkey • 03/31/25 10:18 PM ET
As I've posted elsewhere, I've never personally met Whit or Helms.
saret • 03/31/25 10:23 PM ET
But we know different.
RJHokie • 03/31/25 10:11 PM ET
And, he's very touchy about it. That's because it's true.**
saret • 03/31/25 10:25 PM ET
When you are a liar you need to have a great memory.**
RJHokie • 03/31/25 10:35 PM ET
Or sometimes, it's just convenient memory.**
saret • 04/01/25 09:18 PM ET
That too.**
RJHokie • 04/01/25 09:20 PM ET
Not running interference, I just get bored easily. Stick it in...
KiloZulu • 03/31/25 07:32 PM ET
Mute, collapse threads, and scroll are your friends.
TomTurkey • 03/31/25 07:35 PM ET
It's in the mail!**
IB4TECH • 03/31/25 06:51 PM ET
I would ask you to take it one step further and deliver it to Dr. Sands.
HokieAllMyLife • 03/31/25 06:50 PM ET
I would go a second step further. Bring it in an old sock!**
saret • 03/31/25 10:07 PM ET
We've got plenty of those don't we! :-)**
laphroaig • 04/01/25 04:00 AM ET
Astounded once again.......
2hhoop3 • 03/31/25 06:39 PM ET
@2hhoop3 , if you think you're mad, you should have heard a
saret • 03/31/25 10:11 PM ET
Ditto**
laphroaig • 04/01/25 04:02 AM ET
Little leaguers etal can be provided with pregame passes upon request.**
TomTurkey • 03/31/25 07:33 PM ET
Any idiot who thinks charging admission would COST $100,000 doesn’t need to
hokiepro • 03/31/25 06:25 PM ET
If he thinks he needs to build an El Salvador prison then sure. Throw up a
vatechcowpatty • 03/31/25 07:32 PM ET
If someone wants to do something, it gets done immediately. If someone ...
Atlee Hokie • 03/31/25 11:23 PM ET
I paraphrased you, supra.**
saret • 04/01/25 09:19 PM ET
Can we get Metallica to play the National Anthem?**
TomTurkey • 03/31/25 07:39 PM ET
Ding 🛎️ DING 🛎️ **
hokiepro • 03/31/25 07:37 PM ET
OMG, I probably will chime in with more later
gelded turkey • 03/31/25 06:11 PM ET
gh, I am so glad to read that post. And it was even worse than Chip
saret • 03/31/25 10:16 PM ET
I watched on ACCNX. Close enough with the Arthur, Chip and WBB sightings.
TomTurkey • 03/31/25 05:59 PM ET
You really hurt my feeling with "don't want a bat". How about "don't need
laphroaig • 04/01/25 04:08 AM ET
Please accept my apology for my poor semantics. Yes, it is need, not want.
TomTurkey • 04/01/25 08:33 AM ET
And his bats are spectacular! A work of art.**
DonHo-kieHi • 04/01/25 05:42 AM ET
@VTChip @laphroaig - make the NIL check* and send to whom?
TomTurkey • 03/31/25 06:58 PM ET