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JRHokie
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JRHokie

Just a excuse. Had to use something.

Sad but true. About 6 hotels in Radford. Dublin exit off 81 interstate has more..carry on
Posted: 05/11/2026 at 02:04 PM ET
(In response to this post by MVIII)

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Some clarification on the hosting situation
Nick BrownAdmin • 05/11/26 10:19 AM ET
Sometimes, I wish VT would sue someone - anyone, for anything.
pienkows • 05/13/26 07:49 AM ET
Thank you Nick!
PapaNick • 05/11/26 07:28 PM ET
Dude, I should have your handle.**
VT Trainman • 05/12/26 10:34 AM ET
How many rooms are needed and did you include Dublin?**
Hokie-2x • 05/11/26 01:51 PM ET
90+ rooms are needed, and yes, in our search of EVERY hotel room within the
Nick BrownAdmin • 05/11/26 02:31 PM ET
Did they consider moving to Moyer in Salem? Satisfies the 30 mile rule.**
SHPHOKIE • 05/11/26 12:26 PM ET
It wouldn't solve the hotel issue. For a VT graduation, people are willing
VTHokie2000 • 05/11/26 12:54 PM ET
I have to disagree w that. Roanoke doesn’t even end up full on grad day.
HolidayInnHokie • 05/11/26 03:26 PM ET
When I graduated in May 2000 I had relatives stay in Lexington because
VTHokie2000 • 05/11/26 04:41 PM ET
What if you had used 40 miles? Seems schools like VT could seek a waiver .
MidloHokie • 05/11/26 12:05 PM ET
They did and got denied. **
Nick BrownAdmin • 05/11/26 12:16 PM ET
Gee, the NCAA denies a VT request. Never heard that one before.
HolidayInnHokie • 05/11/26 03:29 PM ET
Thanks Nick! Denied!?!?!? Wow, what a crock. **
MidloHokie • 05/11/26 12:47 PM ET
Couldn't we have reserved rooms in Salem or Radford?
MVIII • 05/11/26 11:55 AM ET
Just a excuse. Had to use something. ◄
JRHokie • 05/11/26 02:04 PM ET
False**
nkhooch • 05/11/26 04:14 PM ET
All of those are also booked solid for graduation weekend a year in advance
Nick BrownAdmin • 05/11/26 02:33 PM ET
Yes but shouldn't the Athletic Department have booked a year in advance? **
MVIII • 05/11/26 05:52 PM ET
The University would look at the AD and say "What are you doing, change tha
VAHokie89 • 05/12/26 09:58 AM ET
Would hope that is the case **
1977hokie • 05/12/26 12:33 PM ET
The only way the area will likely see more hotels built is if the entire
VTHokie2000 • 05/11/26 03:21 PM ET
Must be a bad time to host...
JRHokie • 05/11/26 03:08 PM ET
No. They fill up the day after graduation of on the previous year,
HokieHeartNSoul • 05/11/26 12:26 PM ET
My mom booked her rooms 2 years in advance for my graduation and my
VTHokie2000 • 05/11/26 12:48 PM ET
Exactly!**
HokieHeartNSoul • 05/11/26 12:55 PM ET
Are you sure she didn't make it for a year and then you didn't meet
SHPHOKIE • 05/11/26 12:53 PM ET
No, she booked it 2 years in advance because I was in the room when she
VTHokie2000 • 05/11/26 01:04 PM ET
I was just picking at ya. Actually it was closer to my story. **
SHPHOKIE • 05/11/26 02:07 PM ET
Sooo....Blocking off hotel rooms a year in advance, denying them from
1977hokie • 05/11/26 11:14 AM ET
Of course. While I understand the frustration, there are bigger things
nkhooch • 05/11/26 04:21 PM ET
What if we were top 4? Are you saying we would play at #28?
MVIII • 05/11/26 05:57 PM ET
Good question. That would seem weird.
nkhooch • 05/11/26 06:08 PM ET
The more I think about the problem, the more of this confusion I come to.
Nick BrownAdmin • 05/11/26 11:25 AM ET
How do you propose Blacksburg solves this problem?**
FriendofCoal • 05/11/26 01:38 PM ET
Why is it a B'burg problem?
Atlee Hokie • 05/11/26 12:58 PM ET
I think you meant conclusion ... 😁**
Will StewartAdmin • 05/11/26 12:11 PM ET
He’s no editor, he’s a producer! lol 😂 **
hokiepro • 05/11/26 03:34 PM ET
correct!**
Nick BrownAdmin • 05/11/26 12:17 PM ET
I think this issue......
2hhoop3 • 05/11/26 12:11 PM ET
It's really just the reality of retail business in Blacksburg
1977hokie • 05/11/26 12:06 PM ET
I'm not a business major or economic development guru but it seems . .
MidloHokie • 05/11/26 12:55 PM ET
Marketed correctly, yes. But - that would require outside the box thinking**
HokieAllMyLife • 05/11/26 02:07 PM ET
Tourism won't keep hotels afloat during in the Fall, Winter, and Spring
VTHokie2000 • 05/11/26 01:20 PM ET
And is any of this a big surprise? The Mayor and their underlings don’t see
Irish Hokie • 05/11/26 11:59 AM ET
Well it’s all about demand. Those extra rooms, needed one weekend a year,
Stork • 05/11/26 11:51 AM ET
Nope.,You aren't ever going to have enough hotel
UTPr0sim • 05/11/26 11:45 AM ET
The representative (who was from Clemson) said that Clemson would have
VAHokie89 • 05/11/26 11:51 AM ET
It may not be just a Blacksburg problem, but a region problem. Given VT's
VTHokie2000 • 05/11/26 11:39 AM ET
Hotel economics are based on 10 weekends per year
UpperQuad • 05/11/26 11:31 AM ET
Packaged weekend sporting events could justify the trip. Are you assuming
VTHokie2000 • 05/11/26 12:44 PM ET
Thank you for posting and verifying hotels were gone in Roanoke and Dublin
bgna • 05/11/26 11:00 AM ET
What an amazingly helpful and professionally written summary
vt49701 • 05/11/26 10:59 AM ET
So even if they were the number 1 team in the country, they couldn't host?**
chagerma • 05/11/26 10:48 AM ET
It for first weekend **
texashokie1 • 05/11/26 10:57 AM ET
Right. They could host Supers b/c there's only 2 teams.
chagerma • 05/11/26 11:05 AM ET
Good summary. It only matters if Pete doesn't think the school did enough.
Raleigh Hokie • 05/11/26 10:48 AM ET
I think they did when it was already too late. Planning ahead for certain
HokieAllMyLife • 05/11/26 11:22 AM ET
Good stuff. We fans need to chill a bit and frankly be a tad relieved
Vippie1 • 05/11/26 10:40 AM ET
Hopefully, we’re good for 2027, because the team will be top 10. & this
schubee • 05/11/26 10:29 AM ET
We’re good if the new AD and new president get their acts coordinated😁**
HokieHeartNSoul • 05/11/26 12:27 PM ET
Nick, great summary. Thank you.**
VTChip • 05/11/26 10:28 AM ET
Awesome post thanks Nick…my wife and I live in Bburg
hokiepro • 05/11/26 10:28 AM ET
Fortunately the dates don’t conflict next year!
Nick BrownAdmin • 05/11/26 10:33 AM ET
Bunch of Freaking NIMBYs**
VT Pez4Life • 05/11/26 11:45 AM ET
I wonder if Liberty would work with us on hosting in Lynchburg if needed
hokiepro • 05/11/26 11:30 AM ET
VT isn’t gonna host at another school. That’s silly talk. **
Brewing_Hokie • 05/11/26 01:27 PM ET
Ha!
RJHokie • 05/11/26 11:47 AM ET
You and quite a few others could enumerate on a lot of the Blacksburg
RJHokie • 05/11/26 10:39 AM ET
We need some of our BOV members on town council. ; )**
IB4TECH • 05/11/26 11:29 AM ET
Actually, a majority of the current Blacksburg Town Council members
saret • 05/11/26 11:49 AM ET
Property taxes are skyrocketing across the state not just Blacksburg. Have
HokieAllMyLife • 05/11/26 12:57 PM ET
Given the potential impact VT has on the entire region, the issues may no
VTHokie2000 • 05/11/26 11:19 AM ET
There’s a lot of differences between Bburg and Cburg as to how they
RJHokie • 05/11/26 11:38 AM ET
I agree they are night and day from each other. I don't disagree that
VTHokie2000 • 05/11/26 11:46 AM ET
Why did Bburg not annex the land around Peppers Ferry Rd instead of Cburg?**
IB4TECH • 05/11/26 11:55 AM ET
No clue since I don't know the politics that went into that decision.
VTHokie2000 • 05/11/26 12:11 PM ET
Because the area was much closer to Christiansburg and
RJHokie • 05/11/26 12:09 PM ET
I lived off of Pepper's Ferry road (Powder Plant Road, as I knew it).
Atlee Hokie • 05/11/26 01:38 PM ET
why would they when one for the longest time thinks they're better than the
VT Pez4Life • 05/11/26 11:46 AM ET
You clearly have that on the Bburg end.
RJHokie • 05/11/26 11:54 AM ET
I guess that's why Cburg had the only ABC store in MC for a long time. : )**
IB4TECH • 05/11/26 12:48 PM ET
Some of the Bburg church groups fought the ABC store tooth and nail
RJHokie • 05/11/26 12:55 PM ET
Here's a story about that store and a friend of mine...
IB4TECH • 05/11/26 01:21 PM ET
the towns should be working hand in hand, its ashamed its not like that
VT Pez4Life • 05/11/26 12:02 PM ET
Theoretically, you're right. But, in reality, they don't.**
saret • 05/11/26 12:27 PM ET
That’s what happens when politics are significantly different between
RJHokie • 05/11/26 12:24 PM ET
RJ, you and I have spoken of this before. Blacksburg is, imo,
saret • 05/11/26 12:01 PM ET
Next year the softball regionals are the weekend after graduation. **
RJHokie • 05/11/26 10:33 AM ET
We are Virginia Tech! Thanks, Nick.
TomTurkey • 05/11/26 10:25 AM ET