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I actually went to HS with the author of that article

He has contacted me a couple times over the years, as I believe one group of parents from even before my kid played there, is still complaining. I'll tell you what I told him. This has not been our experience, and we've not even heard anything like this. Yes, there are kids who don't play who think they should, (can't believe this is still a thing at a P4 school, but it is) but the reality is the most deserving kids play. This will go nowhere since it seems to be a group of disgruntled parents whose kids didn't get to play much. If it's the players I believe it is, then they should have transferred down or somewhere else. Playing at the P4 level is an honor and a privilege, and the student-athletes need to see it that way. It is essentially a job - it's not baby travel or high school or daddy ball - you are getting a great education for either nothing or pennies on the dollar. If you don't like it and think you're better than what they think, surely another school will take you. The facts is, that you don't see kids transferring out of UVa hardly at all. Heck, one kid in my daughter's class has "'Hoos" tattooed to the bottom inside of her lip!! 99.9% of the kids enjoy their time. There were kids there not even on scholarship who don't play and stick it out because they enjoyed the team, the comaraderie, and the sport. So, bottom line from my perspective at least, is that it's a group of maybe 2-3 parents who still think their kids are better than they are.
Posted: 07/04/2026 at 11:52 AM ET
(In response to this post by HokieAllMyLife)

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Anyone see this article from the always delightful Chris Graham?
HokieAllMyLife 07/03/26 12:58 PM ET
Assistant Coach Bella Norton fires back on Twitter
VTChip 07/03/26 10:56 PM ET
Turn the page**
TomTurkey 07/04/26 09:19 AM ET
After reading that, it will take a lot to convince me that this isn't
laphroaig 07/04/26 07:31 AM ET
Graham certainly like to stir the pot...
VTChip 07/03/26 03:30 PM ET
Could be entitled parents of entitled players.**
laphroaig 07/03/26 05:34 PM ET
I think I would like to hear from @VT_AD . I know she can be tough
HokieAllMyLife 07/03/26 04:34 PM ET
Some equate being offended with being abused. Far different things.**
laphroaig 07/05/26 01:44 PM ET
I actually went to HS with the author of that article
VT_AD 07/04/26 11:52 AM ET
Sounds like he mentioned you in the story
VTChip 07/05/26 12:37 PM ET
That's the statement I made yesterday. Pat myself on the back. :-)**
laphroaig 07/04/26 01:56 PM ET
Thanks!.......
2hhoop3 07/04/26 12:27 PM ET
She's definitely a competitor but I also hope hasn't crossed that line. **
TomTurkey 07/03/26 03:32 PM ET
She does have this "thing" about no visitor fans sitting in a certain
laphroaig 07/04/26 02:43 PM ET
A few weeds "on Grounds at the University of Virginia"?**
TomTurkey 07/03/26 01:52 PM ET
Has the Ivy Corridor turned to Poison Oak.**
Hokie-2x 07/03/26 05:56 PM ET