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TomTurkey
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Bureaucracy *shudder*

When, and if, the VTAD/VTAF ever decide to support Softball with any semblance of progressive commitment, maybe. I agree with those who suggest the budget, admission fee and facilities are the responsibility of the above and are out of the scope and means of the fan level initiatives. FWIW, and I'm no guru, I prefer Chip and lap to continue as they now confide and negotiate with each other as they see fit, with Pete setting the tone and parameters for outside involvement. If Pete decides to suggest facility improvements, staged if necessary, we fans can help make that happen. But I hope Chip's fundraising is permitted to remain independent with VTAF serving as the funnel of funds to Softball. It's probably semantics on my part, but the term "oversight" gives me reason to rear my antiestablishment bias.
Posted: 07/29/2026 at 04:24 PM ET
(In response to this post by VTHokie2000)

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Some encouraging words about SB from new VT AD Brian White
VTChip 07/28/26 08:01 AM ET
He Should Speak With Chip
vtchem75 07/29/26 10:02 AM ET
Speaking with Chip......
2hhoop3 07/29/26 10:18 AM ET
🍻 Neither Pete nor Chip are reticent to speak their minds in their lanes.
TomTurkey 07/29/26 01:14 PM ET
Even though Chip's ego may not require the meeting, logistically it may
VTHokie2000 07/29/26 11:35 AM ET
BW might be wise to work WITH Chip, even to the point of leaving him alone
laphroaig 07/29/26 12:08 PM ET
If it ain't broke. don't break it!!**
TomTurkey 07/29/26 01:01 PM ET
Exactly. Plus there is room to BASF it (hopefully people remember the TV
VTHokie2000 07/29/26 01:33 PM ET
The "magic" could very well be that BW and Chip are tackling different
VTHokie2000 07/29/26 12:28 PM ET
Precisely what I meant**
laphroaig 07/29/26 05:25 PM ET
And lap"s bat project promotes pride and recognition.
TomTurkey 07/29/26 01:07 PM ET
Exactly. I just picked equipment because it was the first "small project"
VTHokie2000 07/29/26 01:31 PM ET
I believe Chip and lap work together separately very well**
TomTurkey 07/29/26 02:13 PM ET
True and that arrangement could still continue. From a tracking standpoint
VTHokie2000 07/29/26 02:55 PM ET
Bureaucracy *shudder*
TomTurkey 07/29/26 04:24 PM ET
I get your reservations about oversight especially since the VTAD/VTAF
VTHokie2000 07/29/26 05:27 PM ET
You guys are giving me way too much credit. The money raised from bats is
laphroaig 07/29/26 05:39 PM ET
You are doing something and that is what is important here because your
VTHokie2000 07/29/26 09:52 PM ET
Thank You. It's an Ut Prosim project. **
laphroaig 07/30/26 03:10 AM ET
I think Brian will make a real commitment to softball
HokieJeff1 07/28/26 11:00 PM ET
Here the video segment on softball**
VTChip 07/28/26 03:05 PM ET
Sounds encouraging. If he believes we have a big time softball program,
HokieAvalanche 07/28/26 10:36 AM ET
So he didn't use a [$100K] fence as an excuse 🙄**
TomTurkey 07/28/26 09:16 AM ET
Who needs a fence when a dome is a possibility! :-)**
laphroaig 07/28/26 11:01 AM ET
A yurt would've been out of budget for Whit **
fsghokie 07/28/26 04:39 PM ET
With a h-u-g-e bat at the entrance**
TomTurkey 07/28/26 01:35 PM ET
Yup. We'll call it The Hokie Slugger.**
laphroaig 07/28/26 09:25 PM ET
Welcome to BOOM stadium!**
TomTurkey 07/29/26 01:17 PM ET