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This cannot be said enough

The overall value Chip brings to VT softball is immeasurable. Not only are his fundraising efforts out of this world, not to be outdone, is the attention/interest he draws to the program. No better example than me - I went from not ever having one iota of interest in VT softball to now, I dare say, I enjoy it more than any other VT sport. I owe it all to Chip! And as others have said on this board, this VT program is VERY VERY VERY good, and one could argue, elite. And in a sport like softball, it would not take a huge increase in revenue to yes, potentially get us our first national championship!
Posted: 03/31/2026 at 10:08 PM ET
(In response to this post by Chesapeake_Hokie)

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@VTChip getting props on basketball board**
Chesapeake_Hokie 03/31/26 04:31 PM ET
This cannot be said enough
gelded turkey 03/31/26 10:08 PM ET
This statement is on the bat my wife and I gave Chip & Bonnie -
laphroaig 04/01/26 01:41 AM ET
Chip is the proof of concept of how fundraising is achieved.**
TomTurkey 03/31/26 05:14 PM ET
If I were to pick the Tech program most likely to win a national
Hokie PE 03/31/26 05:44 PM ET
Well, we do have some in track
SarahVTHokie24 04/01/26 11:27 AM ET
Softball is the only one.**
william floyd 03/31/26 10:54 PM ET
And those donations, now Poppin' It!, have bought a lot of equipment, etc.
TomTurkey 03/31/26 06:04 PM ET
Wrestling needs to be in this conversation
Chesapeake_Hokie 03/31/26 05:49 PM ET
Two words: Penn State
Will StewartAdmin 04/01/26 09:42 AM ET
It can happen...
SarahVTHokie24 04/01/26 11:35 AM ET
Oh, I agree - Penn St is the 800 lb gorilla.
Chesapeake_Hokie 04/01/26 10:04 AM ET
Agreed about seeing VT Wrestling on the podium consistently.
Will StewartAdmin 04/01/26 11:35 AM ET
All it takes is one bout of collective food poisoning before NcAAs....
TechHokie13 04/01/26 09:58 AM ET
The flu!**
Will StewartAdmin 04/01/26 11:35 AM ET
I just think it's wildly obvious that our two best sports...
Gobbler-100 03/31/26 11:02 PM ET
Great post! Succinct and accurate.**
saret 04/01/26 09:16 AM ET
There's no "Value" generated by the AD office. There's only a "Void".
laphroaig 04/01/26 01:46 AM ET
Yes, yes, yes**
TomTurkey 03/31/26 06:57 PM ET