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hokie77
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Is it true that softball actually receives more donations than women's bb?

Thought I read that somewhere. Happy for softball, but very sad for women's basketball, if true.
Posted: 05/03/2026 at 03:48 PM ET
(In response to this post by HboroughHokie)

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Hopefully new AD can give Duffy more resources **
BAMAHOKIE • 05/03/26 02:40 PM ET
Money has to come from fans **
texashokie1 • 05/03/26 08:26 PM ET
It will be up to fans more than the next AD. Every sport wants more and
HboroughHokie • 05/03/26 03:28 PM ET
AD can greatly influence fund raising from fans
BAMAHOKIE • 05/04/26 03:42 PM ET
Exactly. **
j9hokie • 05/04/26 06:39 PM ET
Charging for attendance does not raise NIL $$$. **
HboroughHokie • 05/04/26 04:30 PM ET
No charge for softball - this has been an ongoing discussion for quite
RJHokie • 05/04/26 03:53 PM ET
VT probably should charge admission of some kind for all sports.**
VTHokie2000 • 05/04/26 03:58 PM ET
paying to watch middle school sports,surely you could charge for college **
mrknowitall • 05/04/26 08:38 PM ET
it would likely be counterproductive
Vippie1 • 05/04/26 05:23 PM ET
Which is what UVA decided for this year.
TheFacts • 05/04/26 08:25 PM ET
If VT wants to be a P2 school, then it may need to start following a P2
VTHokie2000 • 05/04/26 07:17 PM ET
I’m sure the new AD will probably consider this.
RJHokie • 05/04/26 04:01 PM ET
There may be sports (i.e. cross country, golf, tennis, etc.) where either
VTHokie2000 • 05/04/26 04:06 PM ET
Yeah, there are some where it’s probably not feasible at all. **
RJHokie • 05/04/26 04:09 PM ET
Even if VT doesn't charge admission for those teams, it may be worthwhile
VTHokie2000 • 05/04/26 04:23 PM ET
I’m fairly certain they maintain attendance numbers, mostly
RJHokie • 05/04/26 04:26 PM ET
At least they are doing something right**
VTHokie2000 • 05/04/26 04:31 PM ET
Is it true that softball actually receives more donations than women's bb? ◄
hokie77 • 05/03/26 03:48 PM ET
Actual NIL for softball is $0.00 according to the coach. That’s not
vatechcowpatty • 05/04/26 02:51 PM ET
No, that is not true... Women's basketball had almost $533K (for FY25)
VTScoop • 05/04/26 02:46 PM ET
They should publicize those groups more widely**
UpperQuad • 05/04/26 04:33 PM ET
Thanks for the info. Didn't know about Front Court or Center Court groups.
hokie77 • 05/04/26 04:25 PM ET
MBB requires knowing the secret handshake, then knowing which bookcase is
I love VT! • 05/04/26 05:14 PM ET
Why would softball take offense? Pete knows the skinny.
TomTurkey • 05/04/26 05:09 PM ET
Wish we could find a Chip for basketball, especially for raising NIL level.**
hokie77 • 05/04/26 10:03 PM ET
The basketball Chips were shut down
I love VT! • 05/06/26 12:31 PM ET
Started with"Coach for a Day" and 5 year old practice socks
TomTurkey • 05/05/26 02:03 PM ET
Softball has a group of fans who raise $$ outside of Hokie Club
UpperQuad • 05/03/26 06:37 PM ET
Poppin' It! - Read about it in the sticky on The Softball Board
TomTurkey • 05/03/26 07:44 PM ET
WBB used to have a group that did that - it was the Hardwood Club……
RJHokie • 05/03/26 07:18 PM ET
Chip is smart. Our checks get in Pete's hands via Chip.
TomTurkey • 05/03/26 07:48 PM ET
Yeah, I’m always suspicious of anyone who has a general fund…
`lag • 05/04/26 08:09 AM ET
Yep.
RJHokie • 05/03/26 07:56 PM ET
I have read on here that WBB funding was in the top third of the ACC. Not
HboroughHokie • 05/03/26 05:10 PM ET
Budget (includes revenue sharing?) - NIL, another matter**
TomTurkey • 05/04/26 10:23 AM ET
It's my understanding WBB funding is in the top third. However, ...
Atlee Hokie • 05/03/26 07:42 PM ET
Just posted the same. Staff has under performed based on that assumption **
stat_hokie • 05/03/26 07:08 PM ET