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laphroaig
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It's more than "think nothing". They expect to pay and gladly pay

and many make a point of buying some kind of concession to also help out the cause.
Posted: 05/29/2023 at 10:25 PM ET
(In response to this post by UpperQuad)

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Some interesting comments about Duke and Clemson softball...
VTChip • 05/29/23 02:30 PM ET
Mr. Chip, why hasn't WB done the same thing? Seems like a no-brainer
ancient alien 2018 • 05/29/23 08:10 PM ET
Because he’s stupid & doesn’t view softball like he does baseball…
Brewing_Hokie • 05/29/23 10:31 PM ET
Dial it back, BH. That's over the top.**
Will StewartAdmin • 05/30/23 09:08 AM ET
Okay. I should’ve phrased it as willfully ignorant not stupid**
Brewing_Hokie • 05/30/23 10:11 AM ET
He’s not stupid
hokiepro • 05/29/23 10:34 PM ET
Not sure your assurances are worth much...**
NokieHokie • 05/30/23 12:30 AM ET
Also most below & fans I know disagree with you
Brewing_Hokie • 05/29/23 11:34 PM ET
…doesn’t mean much coming from ya 😜**
Brewing_Hokie • 05/29/23 11:32 PM ET
Because Whit isn't Captain Obvious. And, since there's no
saret • 05/29/23 09:36 PM ET
I like the term "stunningly stupid" but no-brainer and really dumb are also
laphroaig • 05/29/23 08:23 PM ET
Gee, so Clemson softball sells season tickets! What a novel idea.**
Hokie PE • 05/29/23 03:24 PM ET
It’s almost criminal how much money the VTAD leaves on the table
RJHokie • 05/29/23 07:30 PM ET
It is beyond dumb as a 50 year plus corporate leader
sacramento hokie • 05/29/23 09:08 PM ET
Wrestling gets thousands of spectators each season for $0
UpperQuad • 05/29/23 09:08 PM ET
It's more than "think nothing". They expect to pay and gladly pay ◄
laphroaig • 05/29/23 10:25 PM ET
Some people do pay for wrestling. If you sell tickets
Vidi Vici Veni • 05/30/23 02:28 PM ET
Agree
texashokie1 • 05/30/23 03:39 PM ET
The ticket office sells tickets. Don't do anything else. We're asking
laphroaig • 05/30/23 02:37 PM ET
Tickets are electronic on phones. They already have security staff
UpperQuad • 05/30/23 02:35 PM ET
I would gladly pay $20 for a VT wrestling match or softball game**
UpperQuad • 05/29/23 11:02 PM ET
You would probably gladly also pay $20 for me to sit with you! Joking! :-)**
laphroaig • 05/30/23 09:57 AM ET
Depends on if you can tell a few good stories!**
UpperQuad • 05/30/23 02:33 PM ET
Have I got stories! :-)**
laphroaig • 05/30/23 02:38 PM ET
Gentleman C Whit. It goes along with his superb
saret • 05/29/23 07:54 PM ET
Gentleman's Club? Genius. I'm in.**
Jbohokie63 • 05/30/23 02:44 PM ET
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Agree, especially a program that is "always" asking fans for more money,
FLKEYSHOKIE • 05/29/23 07:48 PM ET
I left out the word "not" in above post, sorry.**
FLKEYSHOKIE • 05/29/23 07:55 PM ET
You can edit your own posts. Look for the Edit link inside the post.**
Will StewartAdmin • 05/30/23 09:09 AM ET
Who could have possibly that such a thing was possible?**
UpperQuad • 05/29/23 03:35 PM ET
for clemson its a regional thing as well
Mercury • 05/29/23 03:15 PM ET
Cooler weather and a later spring......
2hhoop3 • 05/29/23 08:35 PM ET
Meanwhile the Tech athletic department does what for softball? We know.**
william floyd • 05/29/23 02:36 PM ET
To be fair, we did get Coach Pete and a multimillion indoor facility
VTurficus • 05/29/23 05:22 PM ET
Somewhat agree. IMO, the indoor coinciding with Rector was shortsighted and
91HokieBob • 05/29/23 05:29 PM ET
Our indoor facility is top of the line.
RJHokie • 05/29/23 07:20 PM ET
When has VT admin capitalized good momentalized?
Atlee Hokie • 05/29/23 06:35 PM ET
I am not saying they are.....
2hhoop3 • 05/29/23 09:19 PM ET
Dr Hahn certainly had a crystal ball, or at least a vision in 1960's.
Atlee Hokie • 05/30/23 03:48 AM ET
I was speaking,......
2hhoop3 • 05/30/23 09:54 AM ET
I nominate @VTChip as Hokie Club Chief Executive Officer! ;) **
91HokieBob • 05/30/23 08:47 AM ET
You have my "second". What are we voting on? :-)**
laphroaig • 05/30/23 10:14 AM ET
You mention "timing". The timing is always perfect to collect for seating
laphroaig • 05/29/23 10:29 PM ET
I agree with your comment....
2hhoop3 • 05/29/23 10:38 PM ET
Yeah, I took the "timing" concept and rolled with it. :-)**
laphroaig • 05/30/23 10:15 AM ET
Eight years is exaggerated. Prep work begins now and completion estimated
91HokieBob • 05/30/23 08:53 AM ET
An interview.....
2hhoop3 • 05/30/23 09:43 AM ET
Always hope for a first time, right?? 🤣😆😁**
91HokieBob • 05/29/23 07:10 PM ET
History repeating when VT did not capitalize on 99 champ run and multiple
91HokieBob • 05/29/23 03:11 PM ET
Agree on all points.
william floyd • 05/29/23 04:25 PM ET
Last sentence would make a great t-shirt. First five words on the front,
laphroaig • 05/29/23 08:12 PM ET
You could even include pics of the seniors and give the profits to them
laphroaig • 05/29/23 08:47 PM ET
Very well said! I have a couple PowerPoint slides comparing
91HokieBob • 05/29/23 05:05 PM ET
Except our style is to wait until we have been passed and then play catchup**
vatechcowpatty • 05/30/23 10:29 AM ET
Sure is. And we never catch up, but messaging is always how great we are.
91HokieBob • 05/30/23 11:59 AM ET
Agree.**
william floyd • 05/29/23 05:07 PM ET
TSP was built in 1997, last significant upgrade in 2008, new video board in
91HokieBob • 05/29/23 05:21 PM ET
Why can't they at least leave the playoff bleachers up permanently?**
UpperQuad • 05/29/23 10:13 PM ET
Along the third base line, they did.
Will StewartAdmin • 05/30/23 09:10 AM ET
NIL, specifically the lack of it, is a thing, too.**
laphroaig • 05/29/23 08:33 PM ET
👍👍🫡 Yessiree**
91HokieBob • 05/29/23 08:37 PM ET
Agree.**
william floyd • 05/29/23 06:15 PM ET
Fired up the laptop, here's a couple comparisons of just uva, Liberty, and
91HokieBob • 05/29/23 05:39 PM ET
The pictures tell the story.**
william floyd • 05/29/23 06:17 PM ET
The press boxes are D-2 level at best.**
Old Line Hokie • 05/29/23 06:55 PM ET
Yup! In all 3 comparisons, the softball indoor practice areas, offices,
91HokieBob • 05/29/23 06:27 PM ET
I guess the really sad part about this is
94HokieME • 05/29/23 06:13 PM ET
Sure, long time ago out of those 3 comparisons. BUT, Liberty just did take
91HokieBob • 05/29/23 06:23 PM ET
Has Pete D'Amour publicly voiced any concerns about TSP renovations?**
Old Line Hokie • 05/29/23 06:58 PM ET
I would hope he wouldn't.
Atlee Hokie • 05/30/23 03:56 AM ET
No, and he probably can't/shouldn't. Remember who is boss is.**
saret • 05/29/23 09:41 PM ET
No. **
RJHokie • 05/29/23 07:38 PM ET
Don't know, probably a better question for @VTChip. Based on eye test
91HokieBob • 05/29/23 07:09 PM ET
I am 110% positive that softball recruits are asking about TSP renovations
Nortazhokie • 05/29/23 03:57 PM ET
And what answer did they get? We all know that answer.**
william floyd • 05/29/23 04:26 PM ET
Tech added seating on the 3B/LF side. ;)**
Old Line Hokie • 05/29/23 06:54 PM ET
Circa 2008 LOL. **
91HokieBob • 05/29/23 07:17 PM ET
So when next year's rookies were 2 or 3 years old and next year's seniors
laphroaig • 05/29/23 08:31 PM ET
And I’m sure we’ll pay for it for decades too just like Lane…**
Brewing_Hokie • 05/29/23 10:37 PM ET
Yahtzee!!**
91HokieBob • 05/30/23 01:03 AM ET
That is a VERY astute post!! VERY! Boom. Captures the impact and need much
91HokieBob • 05/29/23 08:41 PM ET
Almost forgot about the Cassell Coliseum renovations...
Old Line Hokie • 05/29/23 03:34 PM ET
Money from softball season tickets staying in TSP would help.**
laphroaig • 05/29/23 09:00 PM ET
Even if they are too lazy to execute a plan for season tickets they could
BackInTheBurg • 05/30/23 09:30 AM ET
Eazy Peazy. Maybe too Eazy Peazy?**
laphroaig • 05/30/23 09:49 AM ET
You know that academic buildings and athletic facilities ...
Will StewartAdmin • 05/29/23 08:53 PM ET
Thanks, No I didn't. I'm just a simple man living in a simple land.**
Old Line Hokie • 05/30/23 12:00 AM ET
But you know so much about so many other things!
Will StewartAdmin • 05/30/23 09:07 AM ET
Thanks! I for some reason...
Old Line Hokie • 05/30/23 11:17 AM ET
I beleive they (so I've read on this very board), Whit and the HC have
BackInTheBurg • 05/30/23 03:52 PM ET
Will, could you possibly moonlight as the AthDept CFO?**
saret • 05/29/23 09:42 PM ET
The Cassell renovation is basically on hold, and I believe that’s
RJHokie • 05/29/23 07:47 PM ET
True about Slusher. Tech doesn't have the funding.
Old Line Hokie • 05/30/23 12:03 AM ET
The TSP reno could occur before the Cassell reno. The reason I say that is
IB4TECH • 05/29/23 07:38 PM ET
Change"could" to "should". :-).**
Atlee Hokie • 05/30/23 04:00 AM ET
After last season's ACC Champ and Super Regional Final was the perfect time
91HokieBob • 05/30/23 09:09 AM ET
You are not allowed to ask those questions in your middle paragraph... Just
NokieHokie • 05/30/23 10:05 AM ET
Seems to me the Cassell project is almost a dead man walking
RJHokie • 05/29/23 07:50 PM ET
Or a Monty Python "Bring out your dead"**
91HokieBob • 05/29/23 08:45 PM ET