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hokiepro
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I know that some frustration from the fanbase

Comes from having a high performing team they may just follow in a cursory way until close to postseason WHEN it does get HARDER to win. Projecting frustration over not winning a natty in our history when this team’s season ends…while maybe understandable…doesn’t help. I know I’ve been guilty of similar projections before but this team especially deserves support and appreciation; they’ve been GREAT ** Edited by hokiepro at 5/13/2025, 4:21:51 PM
Posted: 05/13/2025 at 03:16 PM ET
(In response to this post by GBOHokie)

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Chip…does anyone associated with the team read this board?
WestEndHokie39 • 05/13/25 10:55 AM ET
Yes, family members read it.
StephBrown • 05/13/25 01:32 PM ET
Absolutely. All the time.
VTChip • 05/13/25 11:33 AM ET
Nice response.**
nkhooch • 05/13/25 02:17 PM ET
Great team and program
vtdwight • 05/13/25 01:35 PM ET
That’s actually depressing. I know everyone involved on the VT side is an
WestEndHokie39 • 05/13/25 12:20 PM ET
This may hard to believe for some posters on this board, but
schubee • 05/13/25 04:25 PM ET
Yes, this is simple but so true and such a needed statement
BEST2VT • 05/13/25 05:27 PM ET
Kinda the same culprits every time. Occasional outlier but mostly same**
HokieAllMyLife • 05/13/25 01:09 PM ET
Except for the trolls who ONLY show up after a loss and call for everybody
WestEndHokie39 • 05/13/25 01:27 PM ET
Some of the observations, suggestions and questions can be quite biting at
HokieAllMyLife • 05/13/25 01:39 PM ET
The occasional body-shaming is also gross.**
schubee • 05/13/25 02:24 PM ET
THIS!!! I have taken a long break but have been
SWVAhokiegirl • 05/13/25 10:20 PM ET
& you've been missed. Hope all is well.**
schubee • 05/13/25 11:13 PM ET
Lol…well said**
WestEndHokie39 • 05/13/25 01:42 PM ET
We have a top 15 team of fantastic representatives of the university
hokiepro • 05/13/25 12:30 PM ET
People often post only when they're losing or have lost
atticus555 • 05/13/25 11:52 AM ET
I agree people should post more congratulatory posts
hokiepro • 05/13/25 12:33 PM ET
It's like that on every board**
La Gargola • 05/13/25 12:13 PM ET
Does not make it Bactine, though. Stuff can be hard to read sometimes**
HokieAllMyLife • 05/13/25 01:56 PM ET
I would actually disagree with you on that.
VTChip • 05/13/25 01:41 PM ET
I agree, and after last game I think that's the first time I remember the
vatechcowpatty • 05/13/25 09:48 PM ET
I agree**
La Gargola • 05/13/25 08:07 PM ET
Agree. And I appreciate the many good spirited folks on this board
BEST2VT • 05/13/25 05:31 PM ET
We should wipe the in-game posts after the game.
vthokieq • 05/13/25 03:59 PM ET
Agree. This board is more positive than others. There are moments of
GBOHokie • 05/13/25 02:01 PM ET
I know that some frustration from the fanbase ◄
hokiepro • 05/13/25 03:16 PM ET
Hopefully, they know how to use the "mute" function.
schubee • 05/13/25 11:38 AM ET
Hokies!!**
TomTurkey • 05/13/25 01:30 PM ET
It's a free board so probability is high**
TomTurkey • 05/13/25 11:23 AM ET
Parents do for sure. Met one who was a little perturbed because a poster
laphroaig • 05/13/25 11:15 AM ET
I got a response on a comment yesterday that was clearly from a relative.**
schubee • 05/13/25 11:29 AM ET
Relatives are not going to be very objective.**
nkhooch • 05/13/25 02:11 PM ET
And let's not forget the potential recruits who could join our ranks…**
atticus555 • 05/13/25 11:17 AM ET
In that regard, it can be a plus or a negative
VTChip • 05/14/25 06:24 PM ET
Zactly**
laphroaig • 05/13/25 11:18 AM ET
Not Chip, but the answer is yes, absolutely, without a doubt.**
schubee • 05/13/25 11:04 AM ET