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Please do.

Posted: 11/28/2024 at 07:04 PM ET
(In response to this post by nvpbrown)

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While checking the University of South Carolina page
rberry7676 • 11/27/24 09:49 PM ET
They have this. The group is called Extra Bases**
Nelsonia Hokie • 12/04/24 05:13 PM ET
Yes
Slider!22 • 12/03/24 01:21 PM ET
Season tickets!! Season tickets!! Makes me so mad I could just explode!!!!!
ancient alien 2018 • 12/02/24 09:18 PM ET
VT doesn't seem to understand the need to diversify its athletic revenues
UpperQuad • 12/04/24 01:13 AM ET
Also don't want to hear any other way to sell tickets other than the way
laphroaig • 12/04/24 12:49 PM ET
What's this revenue diversification thing you're talking about.? Why do
saret • 12/04/24 09:45 AM ET
@2hhoop3 explains it much better than I, but basically, how can you
saret • 12/03/24 08:30 AM ET
I call them something else but I don't want to get banned!!**
ancient alien 2018 • 12/03/24 05:37 PM ET
That's why I chose the words I did.**
saret • 12/03/24 05:42 PM ET
VT Wrestling and Soccer could also sell tickets.**
UpperQuad • 12/02/24 10:45 PM ET
From what I understand, wrestling already does when at Moss Art Center and
laphroaig • 12/03/24 05:00 AM ET
I can’t argue against using Hokie Club Priority
Hokie4Life_89 • 12/03/24 04:30 PM ET
The biggest donor would have flown into Blackaburg to see
rberry7676 • 12/04/24 11:50 PM ET
Legendary Donors
Hokie4Life_89 • 12/05/24 12:06 PM ET
The 3 most influential Hokies I know personally
rberry7676 • 12/05/24 01:41 PM ET
It's my understanding that Whit doesn't control ticket sales ...
Atlee Hokie • 12/04/24 10:03 AM ET
Well, the mechanics of ticketing is outsourced. Policy decisions
saret • 12/04/24 11:41 AM ET
I think that’s a little misleading
Hokie4Life_89 • 12/04/24 11:16 AM ET
You are correct. I should have read your post prior to responding to
saret • 12/04/24 11:42 AM ET
No worries
Hokie4Life_89 • 12/04/24 02:10 PM ET
Operation of it yes, but Athletic Dept makes the final call.**
TheFacts • 12/04/24 10:36 AM ET
I understand your argument re: HC priority points, and I'd agree,
saret • 12/03/24 05:53 PM ET
Interesting. If wrestling doesn’t consider priority points…
Hokie4Life_89 • 12/04/24 11:29 AM ET
It's my understanding wrestling uses a "first come, first seated" for those
saret • 12/04/24 11:39 AM ET
Not @VTChip , but you are correct on both points.**
saret • 12/03/24 08:22 AM ET
That's because the Arts Center charges for the use of their venue.**
TheFacts • 12/03/24 07:48 AM ET
And they should. Who owns the rights to our sports venues?**
laphroaig • 12/03/24 09:39 AM ET
I ASS U ME the AthDept does.**
saret • 12/03/24 09:41 AM ET
The university does.
RJHokie • 12/03/24 09:52 AM ET
Ticketing for that event is done by the Arts Center not Athletic Dept.**
TheFacts • 12/03/24 10:29 AM ET
We know that.
RJHokie • 12/03/24 11:03 AM ET
Then we should charge something to enter them for a game.**
laphroaig • 12/03/24 09:58 AM ET
Yeah, “We (VT)” should do a lot of things.
RJHokie • 12/03/24 10:09 AM ET
And I hope to see a unicorn some day.**
Atlee Hokie • 12/03/24 12:25 PM ET
Really? I always hoped to see Ann-Margret naked! No joke!**
laphroaig • 12/03/24 12:38 PM ET
That interview should provide some good laughs, at least.**
NokieHokie • 12/03/24 11:33 AM ET
Yeah.
RJHokie • 12/03/24 11:38 AM ET
My assumption is VT is always unprepared. So anything better will be a plus**
NokieHokie • 12/03/24 11:40 AM ET
I believe a fair number of folks agree with you. **
RJHokie • 12/03/24 11:48 AM ET
From your lips to God's ears.**
saret • 12/03/24 11:30 AM ET
Love the idea
VTChip • 11/28/24 08:34 AM ET
Many of the big time programs have them - here's Auburn**
VTChip • 11/28/24 01:09 PM ET
VT Wrestling has the SERTC, which has bee a boost for VT's team
UpperQuad • 11/28/24 10:40 AM ET
SERTC (Coach Robie, Tucker, staff, and volunteers) all do a great job.
VTDante • 12/04/24 01:16 PM ET
I have no need of Hokie Club points**
TomTurkey • 11/29/24 08:22 PM ET
As @VTChip and I have discussed before, HC points are really
saret • 12/03/24 08:34 AM ET
Not a big deal.
RJHokie • 11/28/24 09:35 AM ET
There is now an "Extra Bases" group for large softball-specific donors.
nvpbrown • 11/28/24 07:02 PM ET
I think there are several of these groups for the "other" SPorts. Heard it
UTPr0sim • 11/29/24 02:50 PM ET
I would think a group at a lower entry point would be OK.
UTPr0sim • 11/29/24 02:46 PM ET
A club of $50K donors for softball?
Hokie4Life_89 • 11/30/24 08:35 AM ET
Extra Bases is definitely running -- we've attended several events.
nvpbrown • 11/30/24 04:54 PM ET
$10k feels right, maybe $5k
Hokie4Life_89 • 11/30/24 06:27 PM ET
Pretty reliable - Hokie Club staff.**
UTPr0sim • 11/30/24 09:09 AM ET
Please do. ** ◄
RJHokie • 11/28/24 07:04 PM ET
I don’t know. That’s that’s a Hokie Club project, I’m not involved.**
VTChip • 11/28/24 11:21 AM ET
Apparently the Hokie Club isn’t involved either
RJHokie • 11/28/24 11:24 AM ET
MUTE best describes their communication "skills" in a lot of areas.**
ancient alien 2018 • 12/02/24 09:21 PM ET
Geesh, I hate you old guys who remember stuff like that.
saret • 11/28/24 10:08 AM ET
Sorry man too much math for me. :-). I volunteer @RJHokie !!**
laphroaig • 11/28/24 08:44 AM ET
Suggestion. Don't first ask for permission.**
saret • 11/28/24 08:38 AM ET
Oh, I agree 100%**
VTChip • 11/28/24 08:48 AM ET
Great idea. A little pricey. Suggest "reserve seating" benefit be
laphroaig • 11/28/24 06:05 AM ET
Pricey is what it takes
Hokie4Life_89 • 11/28/24 03:54 PM ET
Good points!**
RJHokie • 11/28/24 09:54 AM ET