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VAHokie89
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VAHokie89

Getting as much money as you can before can't get that anymore

Is more valuable. There are regular alumni who never step back on campus for years. Not that I am disparaging the idea of being a popular alumnus, but Nelson was not going to play professionally, either in the WNBA or any high salaries over-seass job. If she can make 3+ year's worth of a regular job in one year, many "students" are going to do that, and even if she makes $50,000 more at Clemson. that could be a year's salary (or less, or more) for a new college graduate.
Posted: 04/15/2026 at 08:42 PM ET
(In response to this post by UpperQuad)

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Surprised by Mackie decision, but will accept and move on.
Wiseguy86 • 04/14/26 08:02 PM ET
To me it is simple
texashokie1 • 04/14/26 08:57 PM ET
It's hard to accept, doubt it was money driven, but certainly was a factor
1977hokie • 04/14/26 09:51 PM ET
you really think it's a money thing?
VermontDDS • 04/14/26 09:11 PM ET
I definitely think money is a player.
texashokie1 • 04/14/26 09:18 PM ET
I certainly hope it's more the. 50k
VermontDDS • 04/15/26 12:20 PM ET
I think in a $ situation in WBB the comparison with what other teammates
DGHOKIE • 04/15/26 05:51 AM ET
Agree, certainly causes locker room issues **
1977hokie • 04/15/26 09:41 AM ET
What is the value of being a popular alumnus
UpperQuad • 04/14/26 09:43 PM ET
I don't think they can comprehend that yet.
ftsumterhokie • 04/25/26 11:36 AM ET
Getting as much money as you can before can't get that anymore ◄
VAHokie89 • 04/15/26 08:42 PM ET
The average person would not remember her in 5 years.**
TheFacts • 04/15/26 09:11 AM ET
Ask Georgia Amoore that question**
GCHokieof91 • 04/15/26 07:15 AM ET
She has her VT degree, let it rest**
NMB Hokie • 04/15/26 09:05 PM ET
She decided to become a Necktucky wildcat...that's what she'll always be...**
EDGEMAN • 04/15/26 07:57 AM ET
I don’t think it is super valued by all
texashokie1 • 04/15/26 12:15 AM ET
They underestimate the long-term career value from alumni
UpperQuad • 04/15/26 12:26 AM ET
I agree with you on the value of the alumni network but it also depends on
HokieBrazil • 04/15/26 08:32 AM ET