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VTChip
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I think you have an excellent idea.

And it wouldn’t have to be the biggest or the most fancy. How about practical? When you view TSP from a network’s center field camera, one of the first things that jumps out is the three trailers that serve as press boxes. A Top 15 program with a trailer park appearance????? What if you closed in the open areas between the trailers and then covered it with HokieStone? It wouldn’t cost an arm and a leg and it would totally change the appearance. And if you wanted to go crazy, add bleachers down the third base line or in left field. IMHO, that would totally change the appyand perception. And I bet we could raise money to get it done.
Posted: 03/30/2026 at 05:30 PM ET
(In response to this post by carhokies)

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I try to keep the negativity to a minimum
RVAHokie05 • 03/30/26 02:41 PM ET
I am not sure I read what what we are not doing? **
VAHokie89 • 03/31/26 03:16 PM ET
They're working hard to make it happen.
TheFacts • 03/30/26 08:10 PM ET
I expect them to have half a brain. Reserve the rooms
King of Hokies • 03/30/26 11:27 PM ET
If only it was that easy.**
TheFacts • 03/31/26 08:28 AM ET
It is. Just do it. Other schools manage, but poor ol' VT just can't do it.
King of Hokies • 03/31/26 10:10 AM ET
I expect them to do their job and make it happen.
RVAHokie05 • 03/30/26 11:23 PM ET
Ok, what obligation won't we be able to fill? What happened to our stadium
vatechcowpatty • 03/30/26 06:22 PM ET
Hotels. It’s graduation weekend
hokiepro • 03/30/26 06:29 PM ET
Well, a lot of those rooms have been booked for about 18 months
RJHokie • 03/30/26 06:44 PM ET
If I were AD for a day….ok for longer as this would take work…
hokiepro • 03/30/26 07:44 PM ET
I don't think you understand how challenging aligning all those groups is.
TheFacts • 03/30/26 08:13 PM ET
Interesting ideas.......
2hhoop3 • 03/30/26 07:56 PM ET
Let me take a guess at that one. Never?**
william floyd • 03/30/26 07:59 PM ET
The logistics of it all…I’m afraid I have NO confidence our ath. Dept
hokiepro • 03/30/26 04:56 PM ET
No hotel would let you reserve without paying.
TheFacts • 03/30/26 08:11 PM ET
We can park a bunch of double-wides on Chicken Hill for everyone to stay in**
UpperQuad • 03/30/26 06:24 PM ET
Why don't we fundraiser to update current stadium? I will be 1st to donate.**
carhokies • 03/30/26 04:48 PM ET
That needs to be an option on the HC giving site along with the
IB4TECH • 03/30/26 05:44 PM ET
I think you have an excellent idea. ◄
VTChip • 03/30/26 05:30 PM ET
First thing we should do is remove/replace those trailers.
carhokies • 03/30/26 10:26 PM ET
I’d say a nice press box and covered stands for shading the fans from sun
hokiepro • 03/30/26 07:49 PM ET
Be sure to include the Taj Mahal of entrance gates because
RJHokie • 03/30/26 07:07 PM ET
EXACTLY - it doesn't need to be some over-the-top behemoth
RVAHokie05 • 03/30/26 07:04 PM ET
Well the first step would be to have some designs proposed and estimates
IB4TECH • 03/30/26 05:42 PM ET
I believe they allocated funds for that a few years ago and 💩
RJHokie • 03/30/26 07:12 PM ET
Not cutting slack on that comment. Good. See you this weekend.**
william floyd • 03/30/26 07:38 PM ET
Yes, and then go from that. **
william floyd • 03/30/26 05:46 PM ET
I am all for a renovated stadium for the team. It does not have to be the
Hokie_Forester • 03/30/26 03:58 PM ET
Don't bet your house on that thought.**
Atlee Hokie • 03/30/26 05:05 PM ET
If he cannot work it out then he needs to be fired for reason. No excuse. **
Hokie_Forester • 03/30/26 05:09 PM ET
Yeah, it's unfortunate. It's always about economics.
nkhooch • 03/30/26 03:56 PM ET
Do we have at least decent practice facilities for softball?**
Hokie_Forester • 03/30/26 05:18 PM ET
We are VERY blessed in that area
VTChip • 03/30/26 05:50 PM ET
I thought so and from Pete's past comments that stuff always seemed more
Hokie_Forester • 03/30/26 06:13 PM ET
To bad I didn't win the lottery when it got to near billion $.
Atlee Hokie • 03/30/26 06:53 PM ET
Ahhh, you were going to name after me! Thank You! :-)**
laphroaig • 03/30/26 07:03 PM ET
If you are Angela Tincher, you are correct. :-)**
Atlee Hokie • 03/30/26 07:55 PM ET
Nice. Disappointing but nice! :-)**
laphroaig • 03/30/26 08:03 PM ET
There you go again. Let's not get too carried away. LOL**
william floyd • 03/30/26 07:13 PM ET
Yes we do. **
IB4TECH • 03/30/26 05:34 PM ET
Others can add but I think our indoor facility is really good. It's behind
nkhooch • 03/30/26 05:22 PM ET
Today I watched a YouTube titled who has the best Sports Facilities,
Hokie-2x • 03/30/26 05:07 PM ET
Who did the picking? What were......
2hhoop3 • 03/30/26 07:24 PM ET
As with youtube they very seldom qualify their criteria so you can always
Hokie-2x • 03/30/26 07:43 PM ET
I doubt many.......
2hhoop3 • 03/30/26 07:50 PM ET
If they picked Scott over Lane then they lose all credibility. Not saying
Hokie_Forester • 03/30/26 05:20 PM ET
I think they classified Scott as a library. I'd have to agree with that one**
RVAHokie05 • 03/30/26 07:12 PM ET
But, but, pergolas!!
TomTurkey • 03/30/26 06:04 PM ET
But it has to be...
IB4TECH • 03/30/26 05:32 PM ET
Lane is one of the best places to actually WATCH a football game in . .
MidloHokie • 03/30/26 05:31 PM ET
Same. My routine since 1978. I get seats in the middle of the row to…
KiloZulu • 03/30/26 09:05 PM ET
The same can be said for the Cassell for bb. **
IB4TECH • 03/30/26 05:33 PM ET
Yes. And I generally do the exact same thing unless I "need" a milkshake :)**
MidloHokie • 03/30/26 05:37 PM ET