I haven’t heard anyone NOT celebrating or trying to verify the results.
It’s just curiosity. The attribute that drives innovation and scientific discovery.
There is nothing wrong with the way they do it. It just seems odd that they would need a full season to give one performance award but not another.
So, if Jordan Lynch had transferred after her freshman year, would they still give her the award this year? If Bree transfers she will already have hers.
I am pretty sure they have thought this through and have a good reason. People are just wondering what the thought was.
Goodness knows we have discussed more trivial things on here.
If Chip tires of addressing questions or doesn’t know the specific rationale, he can always ignore them.
Thread Replies (38)
Softball had an AWESOME night at the Gobblers tonight
-- VTChip
May 05, 2026 at 10:26 PM ET
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05/05/26 10:26 PM ET
We absolutely have the most athletic softball team in the country.
-- Sonyesman
May 06, 2026 at 07:34 AM ET
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05/06/26 07:34 AM ET
So awesome that they earned the bye and were able to attend!**
-- vt49701
May 06, 2026 at 12:20 AM ET
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05/06/26 12:20 AM ET
Both Emma Lemley and Kylie were name Scholar Athletes
-- VTChip
May 05, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
VTChip
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05/05/26 11:04 PM ET
Nice BUT. . . is that little Anni in the back? Holding an award?**
-- laphroaig
May 06, 2026 at 07:27 AM ET
laphroaig
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05/06/26 07:27 AM ET
Looks like we are missing Luginbill, Gagliardi, Bishop, and Fisher. **
-- Italian Stallion
May 06, 2026 at 01:16 AM ET
Italian Stallion
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05/06/26 01:16 AM ET
I've always said we have the hottest softball team
-- SarahVTHokie24
May 06, 2026 at 12:37 AM ET
SarahVTHokie24
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05/06/26 12:37 AM ET
The picture just reminded me of a question.
-- Atlee Hokie
May 06, 2026 at 12:22 AM ET
Atlee Hokie
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05/06/26 12:22 AM ET
I believe letters happen at a different time - maybe in the fall
-- VTChip
May 06, 2026 at 08:05 AM ET
VTChip
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05/06/26 08:05 AM ET
They really clean up well. :-) Good looking bunch of ladies.**
-- Atlee Hokie
May 05, 2026 at 11:48 PM ET
Atlee Hokie
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05/05/26 11:48 PM ET
Its usually at the Moss Center/Center for the Arts**
-- VTChip
May 05, 2026 at 10:57 PM ET
VTChip
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05/05/26 10:57 PM ET
And the Award for Breakthrough of the Year goes to...
-- VTChip
May 05, 2026 at 10:32 PM ET
VTChip
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05/05/26 10:32 PM ET
And the Award for Women's Rookie of the Year goes to....
-- VTChip
May 05, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET
VTChip
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05/05/26 10:30 PM ET
But Jordan is a sophomore who started last season. **
-- RJHokie
May 05, 2026 at 10:43 PM ET
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05/05/26 10:43 PM ET
Rookie of the Year is always a year behind**
-- VTChip
May 05, 2026 at 10:45 PM ET
VTChip
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05/05/26 10:45 PM ET
Because it is usually held in April - before the season ends**
-- VTChip
May 05, 2026 at 10:48 PM ET
VTChip
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05/05/26 10:48 PM ET
Which is always true, but how can Bre be breakout layer of the year? She
-- vatechcowpatty
May 06, 2026 at 09:03 AM ET
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05/06/26 09:03 AM ET
Maybe we can fool everyone and keep her another year. 😊**
-- GBOHokie
May 06, 2026 at 07:02 AM ET
GBOHokie
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05/06/26 07:02 AM ET
Shush now. Some things are best left unsaid! :-)**
-- laphroaig
May 06, 2026 at 07:04 AM ET
laphroaig
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05/06/26 07:04 AM ET
You know that's too much math for RJ don't you. :-)**
-- laphroaig
May 06, 2026 at 07:01 AM ET
laphroaig
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05/06/26 07:01 AM ET
Great! Seems like Bree's breakthrough year and Lynch's rookie year are two
-- nkhooch
May 05, 2026 at 10:40 PM ET
nkhooch
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05/05/26 10:40 PM ET
Just celebrate. Don't question why when things are good! :-)**
-- laphroaig
May 06, 2026 at 07:06 AM ET
laphroaig
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05/06/26 07:06 AM ET
Rookie of the Year is always a year behind
-- VTChip
May 05, 2026 at 10:46 PM ET
VTChip
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05/05/26 10:46 PM ET
But, only the rookie award. Kylie also current?**
-- nkhooch
May 06, 2026 at 12:46 AM ET
nkhooch
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05/06/26 12:46 AM ET
I believe that’s true. Golden Gobbler is a BIG DEAL.
-- VTChip
May 06, 2026 at 08:00 AM ET
VTChip
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05/06/26 08:00 AM ET
Some people are asking for verification like they're afraid there's gonna
-- laphroaig
May 06, 2026 at 11:39 AM ET
laphroaig
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05/06/26 11:39 AM ET
I haven’t heard anyone NOT celebrating or trying to verify the results.
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-- nkhooch
May 07, 2026 at 09:06 AM ET
nkhooch
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05/07/26 09:06 AM ET
Said "LIKE" they were not "THAT" they were. **
-- laphroaig
May 07, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
laphroaig
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05/07/26 11:00 AM ET
I think Emma Lemley received an award for academic achievement this year
-- GoFightingGobblers
May 06, 2026 at 07:32 AM ET
GoFightingGobblers
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05/06/26 07:32 AM ET
Emma is in grad school this year
-- VTChip
May 06, 2026 at 08:38 AM ET
VTChip
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05/06/26 08:38 AM ET
And the Award for the Golden Gobbler goes to....
-- VTChip
May 05, 2026 at 10:28 PM ET
VTChip
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05/05/26 10:28 PM ET
Congrats to Kylie! 👏👏👏**
-- HokieAvalanche
May 06, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET
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05/06/26 10:02 AM ET
That’s terrific, happy for her!**
-- BEST2VT
May 06, 2026 at 08:34 AM ET
BEST2VT
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05/06/26 08:34 AM ET
But of course it goes to Kylie. Very well-deserved!**
-- laphroaig
May 06, 2026 at 07:03 AM ET
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05/06/26 07:03 AM ET