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MidloHokie MidloHokie OP
Apr 16, 2026 at 06:53 AM ET
If hosting comes down to us vs Stanford this is a . . .

53 Replies

hokiepro hokiepro
3mo
GO Wolfpack! For many reasons
If some way somehow they could beat Stanford 1-2 times this weekend that would help us considerably especially if NCSU could get back into the top 50
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VT_AD
3mo
Very similar to UVa's stadium
with more seating ** Edited by VT_AD at 4/16/2026, 3:00:46 PM
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HOKIE SEAN
3mo
That is a nice stadium. Wish I had a loose $50M to give to Hokie Softball.
SarahVTHokie24 SarahVTHokie24
3mo
Now we just need to find $50 million to build one...
That's what it cost Stanford
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RJHokie
3mo
Everything costs a 💩 load more in California……..😁
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william floyd
3mo
True, $50 million needed, but we will not get it.
The best we can do is support Poppin' It with as much money as possible. Chip and we supporters are doing our part, but more money is needed. Lots more. As for now NIL money, along with Poppin" It, money is needed. Our players deserve NIL money. When a Texas university can pay a coach $76 million NOT to coach there, that is serious money. When a Texas university can pay a softball pitcher more than $1 million a year to pitch, again that is serious money. My thinking as of now is Poppin' It and NIL money. Let's go Hokies!!
KiloZulu KiloZulu
3mo
Very impressive.
atticus555 atticus555
3mo
Please forward the link to the AD office
With this simple note: This demonstrates what vision, leadership, and effective fundraising can accomplish. 🫨
HokieAllMyLife HokieAllMyLife
3mo
Have to check the org chart. Is anybody responsible for checking email?
91HokieBob 91HokieBob
3mo
Bravo!! ^^^THIS^^^ We should all forward it. +Infinity post!
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RJHokie
3mo
Ha!
It will just wind up in File 13 with this administration.
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william floyd
3mo
True. It will get no attention.
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william floyd
3mo
Excellent post. Excellent. Thank you.
91HokieBob 91HokieBob
3mo
It's time for @VT Chip and us fans to start fundraising for a better TSP
VT sure as hell doesn't seem capable of the vision required or foresight. Our program has deserved stadium improvements for many years now. I've already shown what hoova, Liberty, did years ago. Meanwhile we operate out of shipping container press boxes and bringing in aluminum HS bleachers when or if hosting. Does this not bother the AD or ANYBODY in VT leadership???? I mean, if I'm the AD, I'm looking at what our peer conference members have, looking at videos and plans the "enemy" is working on and comparing contrasting to our own house. Then doing gap analysis to determine funding, getting the funding, and planning to close gaps if not leap forward. I don't get it. ** Edited by 91HokieBob at 4/16/2026, 9:34:17 AM
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RJHokie
3mo
Seriously doubt it happens with the Babcock regime in place.
TomTurkey TomTurkey
3mo
They're entrenched. Could Franklin express support for our warrior ladies?
Without sidetracking the football focus?
91HokieBob 91HokieBob
3mo
Well he's already latched on to Arthur! So he must know something. Saw a
video clip of him introducing Arthur to the FB team at a practice and had Arthur lead them in a Let's Go Hokies cheer. Franklin might as well be the FB Head Coach AND AD for all intents and purposes.
VTChip VTChip
3mo
He came to a softball game a couple of weeks ago
The first thing he did was to go over and meet Arthur. Later he brought him a hot dog. 😳
91HokieBob 91HokieBob
3mo
Fantastic! To be clear, I was not slighting CJF in my OP, but rather
pointing out I think Franklin "Gets It". So many great lessons in the simple act of kindness and bringing Arthur over to FB practice! The AD and Ath Dept should take note.
VTHokie2000 VTHokie2000
3mo
What other HCs at VT have met Arthur?
laphroaig laphroaig
3mo
He sat right behind me. Told him if ever bought me a hot dog
I would get him to autograph it and keep it forever!
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Brewing_Hokie
3mo
So you’re saying you want Franklin to sign your weiner?!
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william floyd
3mo
Love that comment. Love it.
laphroaig laphroaig
3mo
I wish I had an Oscar Mayer Weiner,
So Franklin might could sign it just for me.
TomTurkey TomTurkey
3mo
Does SB concessions serve those milkshakes?
I'd autograph one of those empty cups 🥤
laphroaig laphroaig
3mo
Don't think so but that reminds me - Here's a PSA for softball concessions.
They serve Strawberry Slushies and Mango Slushies that have some type of wine in the mix. You will need to have your ID with you to buy any slushies - they will card you even if you're as effing old as I am. They're very good and imagine they will be even better on a hot day but why have alcohol in a slushie? It's not like buying beer in a beer container with the brand label all over it - it could be/should be something kids can also have. The alcohol isn't necessary, it's not served in a special container with an alcohol brand name on the cup. Have your ID with you!
TomTurkey TomTurkey
3mo
Me: "I don't need no steenkeen' ID. I know who I am!"
Bureaucrats
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Brewing_Hokie
3mo
Wine slushies are the best slushies!
laphroaig laphroaig
3mo
Wine? Put some vodka or tequila in there. Even corn whiskey!
Anybody for some Everclear 190?
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Brewing_Hokie
3mo
Vodka, fine. Tequila, hard pass! Don’t waste whiskey! Oh I can make you
Some real everclear slushies!
laphroaig laphroaig
3mo
You can? What's the fricken hold up? We could clean up with
our own "food truck"! ** Edited by laphroaig at 4/16/2026, 1:12:26 PM
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Brewing_Hokie
3mo
Oh yeah! Ive got a bottle of everclear and can make slushies!
Sounds like you better come to tailgate the spring game ;) ** Edited by Brewing_Hokie at 4/16/2026, 2:08:03 PM
TomTurkey TomTurkey
3mo
While focused on FB first and foremost, he's aware of symbiosis in sports.
And appreciates winning attitudes and achievements. Let him cook. He will lift.
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RJHokie
3mo
Franklin and some of his coaches and their families attended
the first Clemson softball game this year and seemed to have a good time. So he knows it’s quite popular for a lot of folks. As Pete says, the rise of football will raise all boats.
TomTurkey TomTurkey
3mo
A word couldn't hurt
TSP is right across from Lane
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RJHokie
3mo
Yep, a every now and then a home run or foul ball hits Lane!
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william floyd
3mo
Okay, but it needs to hit the AD office. Wouldn't help but would be fun.
VTHokie2000 VTHokie2000
3mo
Hit the AD's office win a free steak dinner (Bull Durham reference)
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RJHokie
3mo
That would really be a long shot!
TomTurkey TomTurkey
3mo
BOOOOMMMM!!!
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william floyd
3mo
Bombs away. Softball bombs.
TomTurkey TomTurkey
3mo
Range: 90 yards. Elevation: 35° Exit velocity: 75 mph
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william floyd
3mo
And, my friend, it is far from Babs thinking and interest. Good morning.
TomTurkey TomTurkey
3mo
Shoat-timer
Top o' the morning to you ** Edited by TomTurkey at 4/16/2026, 10:19:15 AM
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william floyd
3mo
RJ, my friend, you know it will not take place with Babs as the AD.
History proves it.
laphroaig laphroaig
3mo
SIGH
U2Hokie U2Hokie
3mo
Our dream! At least its 3000 miles away from most ACC teams!
** Edited by U2Hokie at 4/16/2026, 8:05:55 AM
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william floyd
3mo
Wow, yes that is a real concern. That is a very nice facility.
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TomA
3mo
WOW — very impressive!
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HokieAvalanche
3mo
I wonder if they charge 🤔
VTChip VTChip
3mo
Behind the plate $50, next section over $29, direct from Stanford
Upper deck, $26 That's for NC State tomorrow night
hokiepro hokiepro
3mo
Probably 60% of those prices are taxes in CA
laphroaig laphroaig
3mo
Everything is higher in California. Heard it on the news - not Huey Lewis.