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Chris Coleman
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Another example of volatility...

I'm working on an analytics report of our content, and today I'm starting on David's articles. And just narrowing down the game previews, it looks like this... 2023-24 game previews (with Kitley, Brooks, and Amoore): 3,520 average page views, low of 1,841 2024-25 game previews (without the big three): 1,557 average page views, low of 538 So again, extremely volatile. Same for the men's side. They were getting about 3,500 as well up to the end of January 2024, when it looked like we could have another NCAA Tournament team. When it became apparent that wasn't going to happen, page views tanked. So all the numbers - attendance and TSL page views - indicate our basketball fanbase is extremely volatile. When we are good, there is extremely high interest, but fans check out quickly if they don't maintain a high level of play. Hell, women's hoops page views are less than half of what they were last year, and we still might be an NCAA Tournament team. So that's why I'm not convinced that our attendance will hold up long term. I hope it does. We'll see.
Posted: 02/25/2025 at 11:42 AM ET
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Kim Mulkey OWNS Kenny Brooks.
hokiepro • 02/23/25 07:54 PM ET
Coach Pro probably tough to beat anyone when the starting
wc hokie • 02/23/25 09:52 PM ET
GA wasn't awful. She scored 16 points against 5 WNBA Players.
VANESSAHOKIE • 02/24/25 09:20 PM ET
The point is he relies purely on players’ talent
hokiepro • 02/24/25 07:48 AM ET
Yeah, I always felt that way about him.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/24/25 11:34 AM ET
Exactly. Recruiting is part of being a good coach
hokiepro • 02/24/25 12:09 PM ET
That is what made it fun to watch. I really enjoyed that game today.**
Blueboy • 02/23/25 10:14 PM ET
Interesting. LSU coach questions why UK women don't play in Rupp.
VTBoar • 02/23/25 09:48 PM ET
Think it was more he was impressed with the money they spent on it (85 mill
VANESSAHOKIE • 02/24/25 08:37 PM ET
Seems to me........
2hhoop3 • 02/24/25 09:01 PM ET
Seems to me the SEC media payout is what distinguishes us from them.
NokieHokie • 02/24/25 10:06 PM ET
I agree.......
2hhoop3 • 02/25/25 10:18 AM ET
Right. I guess my point is with a better media deal, we could afford things
NokieHokie • 02/25/25 10:19 AM ET
I understood.....
2hhoop3 • 02/25/25 10:38 AM ET
It should be blown up. :)**
NokieHokie • 02/25/25 10:41 AM ET
Hokies Sr Day outdrew UK’s & they were both top 15
hokiepro • 02/24/25 01:39 PM ET
Mulkey asked honest question, she was complimenting Kenny and the fans,
carhokies • 02/23/25 11:09 PM ET
She likely meant she wanted their game yesterday at Rupp.
VANESSAHOKIE • 02/24/25 09:02 PM ET
I get her point. I mean 6250 at your game in a remodeled old coliseum
VTBUCKLEY • 02/23/25 10:35 PM ET
Women's hoops numbers fluctuate wildly...
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/24/25 11:31 AM ET
Another example of volatility... ◄
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/25/25 11:42 AM ET
They have a new arena, A-A pt guard & are 21-5 and couldn’t
hokiepro • 02/24/25 05:37 PM ET
They used to charge like $1 to attend and kids were free
Jethro Tull • 02/24/25 02:15 PM ET
Ticket prices are not “up there”; they’re $15/game at window but $5 on
hokiepro • 02/24/25 05:21 PM ET
15X from 20+ years ago is "Up there"
Jethro Tull • 02/25/25 12:40 PM ET
Yep, still really cheap compared to the men's.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/25/25 11:37 AM ET
A visiting friend bought a ticket just before game time
saret • 02/24/25 07:39 PM ET
You're right, CKB/GA/LK grew the sport here at VT. I think
saret • 02/24/25 11:38 AM ET
Without Liz Kenny looks average at best. Maybe he knew that and grabbed the
DGHOKIE • 02/23/25 09:13 PM ET
+1**
George Baylor • 02/24/25 07:41 AM ET
If he was still here with GA,CS,CS we would be competing or the ACC title.
nkhooch • 02/23/25 10:57 PM ET
If GA, CS,CS, was here Coach Duffy would be competing for an ACC
Hokie-2x • 02/24/25 07:56 AM ET
No we wouldn’t. Because he wouldn’t be using Baker or Rose
hokiepro • 02/24/25 07:52 AM ET
He has them and he isn’t competing for any title **
DGHOKIE • 02/24/25 12:10 AM ET
Perhaps, but I wouldn’t bet the farm on it.**
RJHokie • 02/23/25 11:01 PM ET
That's my take. And he was smart to do it.**
NokieHokie • 02/23/25 10:29 PM ET
I'm more curious without Georgia
VermontDDS • 02/23/25 10:14 PM ET
My memory is less than stellar but, oops, Liz back for NCAA
WolfHokie • 02/24/25 07:10 AM ET
Liz scored 40 something and we lost because we didn’t guard FGCU
hokiepro • 02/24/25 07:51 PM ET
liz hurt her shoulder.. came back for the NCAA tournament
VermontDDS • 02/24/25 08:48 AM ET
Thanks; thought I might have been getting the game wrong**
WolfHokie • 02/24/25 09:12 AM ET
Some things just never change.**
GSOHokie01 • 02/23/25 08:16 PM ET
One coach adjusts…one gets blitzed in 2nd half
hokiepro • 02/23/25 08:21 PM ET
Mulkey called full court press at halftime and denying G the ball.
VANESSAHOKIE • 02/24/25 08:50 PM ET
Correct. Look at her head coaching record and achievements.
GSOHokie01 • 02/23/25 08:30 PM ET
She owns who? Sorry, name just not registering.**
ancient alien 2018 • 02/23/25 08:03 PM ET
The kid from South Park maybe? He got shot again **
DGHOKIE • 02/23/25 09:16 PM ET
😁**
HokieHeartNSoul • 02/23/25 07:57 PM ET
Aless 6-22! You go girl!**
N2VT2 • 02/23/25 07:55 PM ET