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VTChip VTChip OP
Mar 10, 2025 at 01:14 AM ET
At the end of the day, this is not up for review
Our State!

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gelded turkey
As Meatloaf said, two out of three ain't bad!
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George Baylor
Thank You!
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Hokie_Forester
Just glad we won the series. Was feeling greedy and wanted it all but that
is tough in this sport. Plenty of stuff to work on but maybe this will lead to them hitting their stride at the right time.
hokiepro hokiepro
Look at UVA’s scores vs top teams in Clearwater
This was a good series win Yes UVA sux but this iteration of softball team can play
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Hokie_Forester
I agree they are a solid team just hate to give them a glimmer of hope.
Their fans already calling it the best series loss in the history of the game and that our dysfunctional culture has caught up to us. If Tech wins yesterday they would be calling for their coaches job and in meltdown mode which I enjoy so much.
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VT_AD
It's literally one fan that says that
Most UVa supporters were very respectful of VT and expected to lose the series but to take a game which is exactly what happened.
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Hokie_Forester
I'd say 95% of both sides are respectful but I love some good
trash talking between fans. Its what makes a rivalry fun. So a few chirpy fans is needed at times.
TomTurkey TomTurkey
Dysfunctional culture? How do they define that?
And how does softball demonstrate it?
hokiepro hokiepro
They make up crap constantly on LeSewer
TomTurkey TomTurkey
I saw no acts of unsportsmanship from either team.
Both teams' probably yelled at the umps with good reason. Both teams wore black. With those snooty noses in the air they'd drown in a steady rain.
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VT_AD
As a Hokie I get the comments
about UVa culture and being snooty, etc. In reality, having been a UVa softball player's parent - softball fans are all pretty much the same. It's a pretty blue-collar sport and sure, there there's always a bad apple on every side. I find most softball parents/fans to be pretty tolerable - most of the girls all played with or against each other so, again, it makes sense that the fans are similar. I've not noticed a single wine and cheese type in the softball world and even the lady who gave like $15M to help build Palmer Park is really a nice down to earth former player who sits with the crowd when she's in town and you'd never even know who she is.
MidloHokie MidloHokie
Not sure about ‘Blue Collar’ for kids that make D1 but do
Agree with the rest. While @ JMU my daughter played summer ball. Her catcher was a hoo. A great kid. Others from Radford, Mason and some D2 kids. May have the most pure fun she ever had playing ball.
TomTurkey TomTurkey
It was about general culture and probably from someone not even there.
I'm glad both softball teams reflect their coach's attitude and spunk. But someone made that comment and it ain't taken lightly by this Hokie.
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VT_AD
Yeah, there's one poster that I know has some strong opinions
I'm not even sure what he is referring to. ** Edited by VT_AD at 3/10/2025, 10:50:06 AM
TomTurkey TomTurkey
There's always one in both camps.
Truth be told, the UVA ladies could have swept the series. They should have a good season. They are a good team with a cool coach.
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VT_AD
Not sure on that last part but I agree!!
TomTurkey TomTurkey
I saw some of their games in Clearwater. Their bats have no quit in them.
laphroaig laphroaig
Good to see MJ in that pic, crutches and all. Spoke to MJ and her father,
and Kylie and her father at Five Guys after the game. Safe travels to all and good luck in Kentucky! Was going to ask Mr Aldridge if he was going to Kentucky to pick me up some Jeptha Creed but mrs laphroaig gave me the "don't you dare stare" so that squashed that idea. Hey @VTChip are you going?
VTChip VTChip OP
Yes we are going, so let me know your order. 😀
hokiepro hokiepro
You probably will have to buy it: Mrs . VTChip looks too young
TomTurkey TomTurkey
Well, certainly not Arthur.