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Virginia Tech softball program.

Our softball program is successful beyond what it was before our new coach. It is consistent. We had a relatively successful program before our present coach, but nothing like we have now. We are a Top Twenty program in winning now, and often reach a higher ranking, as this season is an example. However, and remember that I am a loyal supporter of this program, there is a limit to how far this program can reach without major financial support, and that support is not there from the athletic program. And it does not seem like there will be the needed support from the athletic program any time soon, if at all, which is what it seems like at this time. We all know that fact is true. We may not be able to reach the financial support that the Texas teams have with big oil and cattle money, but we should try to reach as high as possible, and the athletic department is not going to help that situation. There is an opportunity for our softball program to be even more successful, and we do not need to let the opportunity pass by us, but the financial support needs to be there, and it is going to have to be there from softball supporters. Some of you on here have good comments regularly and know a lot about softball. Your comments and suggestions on our softball program are welcomed and important. Please respond. Let's go Hokies!!!
Posted: 03/30/2026 at 05:32 PM ET
(In response to this post by MidloHokie)

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OK. I'm going there. I think VT should consider scrapping baseball and . .
MidloHokie 03/30/26 05:15 PM ET
We have a storied history in baseball. Granted its been awhile, but we
Hokebury 03/31/26 01:22 PM ET
You know I won’t like this being a baseball guy
sacramento hokie 03/31/26 11:37 AM ET
Interesting - baseball a bigger loser than other non-revenue sports?
nkhooch 03/30/26 09:12 PM ET
Virginia Tech softball program.
william floyd 03/30/26 05:32 PM ET
Let's say for Giving Day, if I (we) moved all our Athletic Giving to...
85vthokie_cincy 03/30/26 10:24 PM ET
Let's say our program goes from where it is now to a regular first round
nkhooch 03/30/26 09:36 PM ET
You could use that argument for all the Olympic sports. **
RJHokie 03/30/26 09:43 PM ET
Yes and messing with Title Nine sports could get legally messy
sacramento hokie 03/31/26 11:40 AM ET
Like with a lot of things, there are some schools where an Olympic sport
VTHokie2000 03/31/26 10:29 AM ET
No argument there.**
nkhooch 03/30/26 10:06 PM ET
If the Athletic Department was smart they would go all in on this program
Hokie_Forester 03/30/26 06:52 PM ET
With the right breaks and getting hot at the right time, THIS roster could
hokiepro 03/30/26 07:57 PM ET
I agree with the right breaks and getting hot at the right time this team
Hokie_Forester 03/30/26 08:19 PM ET
Yeah re: Mazz she has ELITE velocity and movement
hokiepro 03/30/26 11:40 PM ET
They would go all in on wrestling before softball**
VTBAMA 03/30/26 07:26 PM ET
I agree that the wrestling program is great but I will argue that softball
Hokie_Forester 03/30/26 07:55 PM ET
I think the exact same thing. You are 100% correct.**
VTBAMA 03/30/26 08:09 PM ET
We can’t beat Penn State unless someone puts about $50m directly into
hokiepro 03/30/26 07:51 PM ET
It won't take that. It will be a collaborative effort
VTBAMA 03/30/26 08:17 PM ET
OK State is the rising power
UpperQuad 03/31/26 01:42 AM ET
I don't know that Penn State will ever NOT be the king of wrestling
VTChip 03/30/26 07:45 PM ET
Agree but if another team Or 2 like OK St joins with VT and
VTBAMA 03/30/26 08:13 PM ET
Yes, money did it for them, and money could help us. **
william floyd 03/30/26 07:55 PM ET
True. That is why we softball supporters have to do it.**
william floyd 03/30/26 07:36 PM ET
The words “smart” and “Whit Babcock” in the same paragraph are quite
RJHokie 03/30/26 07:02 PM ET
Fair point lol. **
Hokie_Forester 03/30/26 07:13 PM ET
You're definitely thinking outside of the box.**
IB4TECH 03/30/26 05:28 PM ET