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hokierodneync OP
Apr 05, 2024 at 05:01 PM ET
Georgia and not burning bridges
My last post on Georgia. She and her family gave up a lot for Georgia to stay in Blacksburg for four seasons. She gave her heart and soul to us for four years (Brooks will only have her as a player for Kentucky for ONE year). Brooks developed her into a player(along with some others) that took us to the biggest stages in Women’s college basketball. I will always love Georgia for what she did for our program. Regarding burning bridges. She wants to coach. Maybe some day in the distant future she could return to coach our Hokie Women. Trashing her now, tarnishes her reputation as a teammate, leader, and great Hokie Athlete. Good luck Georgia! We will miss you! You wore Orange and Maroon much more than you will play in Kentucky blue. PS. Thanks for all you did for us and thanks to your Family for supporting you to be here for four years. You will Always be a Hokie to me.

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Hoktx5
I think her leaving is completely understandable. When you play for a
coach that long, are happy - know his system and style it is comfortable situation. Either going to UK or going pro rather than starting with a new college coach for one year makes more sense. She made a lot of great memories for Hokie fans, but without Liz, her presence and impact on the future results is not as devastating as some think. We may find we have a taller and better player on the floor when next season rolls around ...
WestEndHokie39 WestEndHokie39
Classy post…I agree completely
VRJNYTK VRJNYTK
I stand by my previous comments. She could have been a legend. She
Chose otherwise. Don’t begrudge her, but I also won’t celebrate her in a different uni. It was her choice. She will always be a Hokie, but her reputation will be that she left.
VRJNYTK VRJNYTK
I will also say this. She won’t play in front of a better crowd and fan
Base next year. She could have a great year, and it will be in front of less fans and less appreciation. Kentucky is a men’s basketball school. To move the needle, Kenny will need to win and win fast. My guess is that our current coach is at VT longer than Kenny is at UK.
HokieR HokieR
I loved Georgia as a Hokie. One of my all time favorites.
I understand and appreciate her decision to transfer to KY. But I will never again care what she does or follow her career. Same as any non Hokie player. It just is what it is.
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Reston Hokie2
I for one disagree
You are overlooking her coming back as coach sets a bad example that it is ok to be disloyal to your school. My daughter went to UNC as a grad student. Earned her PhD in Chemistry. She gave me a UNC tee shirt as a gift. I wore it to a wine tasting and was mistaken as a UNC graduate. Not only did i not shake the guys hand (which I should have) but I was insulted to be called a Tar Heel. Georgia will forever be called a Kentucky Wildcat. Any awards and recognitions she receives she will be listed as University of Kentucky not Virginia Tech. She is a ghost to me and that is where she will stay in my mind. Having said all this every one here she think of her the same way and not post any message with her name.
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Whiskeyandfootball
Half of your post is kind of petty....
And, not the Georgia part. I'd love for her to have stayed 1 more year. But, she had a bond with KB. He left, so she left. That happens. It happens in the workplace, too. If my boss leaves the company and recruits me to their new company, if the deal is right... I am going. When I was a student, if there was a professor that I bonded with and was helping me achieve my goals ... if they left and told me it would be great for my future if I came with them, I'd consider it. (Of course, for me, that would be Professor Coors Light ... but I digress). And, to your point about wearing a UNC t-shirt and then being insulted. It is, frankly, just petty and rude. UNC is a good academic school. If the people didn't know you, that is an honest question to ask. I have family who went to VCU and JMU... I've worn both schools colors at events to support them. If I were mistaken for an alum of either school, I wouldn't feel insulted, I'd nicely correct them... but to feel offended is just childish.
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pine52x
She will probably coach at Kentucky in 25.
Likely already discussed.
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j9hokie
My guess- will move to Aussie, be pro, then coach there
And I think she will really make a huge impact in her home country. I wish her the best and no injuries (but yes for next year and always I want UK to lose)
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maroonhiker
Tell me, who is trashing her? I've yet to see a single post doing that.
If you mean by "trashing," that people are saying that it matters that she transferred, in regard to retiring her number, that is not the same thing AT ALL as "trashing." Would be great to see posters on here stop attacking straw men that do not exist. Or straw fans, in this instance.
Roanokie Roanokie
Wondering if a UK coaching gig was part of the pitch.
If for whatever reason she didn't want to play in the WNBA, being an assistant coach at Kentucky after next year would be a great gig for her.
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pine52x
Didn't see your post. logical conclusion.
Roanokie Roanokie
Same with Stork below. All good.
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MikeVT85
Just win baby.
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I love VT!
Well said.
Would love to have Georgia on a VT sideline again someday...and will always love, admire, and welcome her back here with open arms. Some of you also seem determined to read into what you assume her thoughts and feelings are about Blacksburg and Virginia Tech in light of her decision...despite what she has directly said. One of the posts she recently liked on Twitter might help those of you who are skeptical better understand where her head is... it says in part... "Imagine thinking Georgia Amoore is no longer a Hokie. She will always be a Hokie. She gave everything to VT for 4 years." I am not pretending it isn't (very) hard to see her in a different jersey...but try to walk a mile in her shoes and understand the choice she had to make here. And if you actually listen to her, she has been quite clear about her love for this town and this university. She's forever a Hokie to me.
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Reston Hokie2
I don't care to see her anywhere near Blacksburg, the campus, our player
1. Actions have consequences. Understand that she knew going into the portal that she was betraying her school and her teammates. 2. Her words about her love for VT, etc are hollow. My response to that is ... FU strong letter to follow. 3. Read my earlier post.
Gouker Gouker
Betraying lol She got her degree! Consider this her grad school
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I love VT!
Give me Georgia over you and your lame, disloyal UNC t-shirt ANY day.
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Reston Hokie2
FU and the horse you rode in on ...
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drc1956
Really?
Is this your best? It's just a game.
Stork Stork
As Coach Duffy said today, she played for 9 different coaches. 9. And she
learned something from each one. People in business understand this as important. By hanging on Brooks’ coatttails another year, she will be learning nothing new. If coaching is really what she wants, would be so much better to play/learn under someone new. Not saying it has to be Duffy. But someone else besides Brooks. Appears she’s just putting another year in, awaiting Brooks to hire her next year to add to his staff. Sure. Safe bet for her. But really learning something new about coaching? Don’t think so.
HokieHeartNSoul HokieHeartNSoul
Especially when that “someone new” was a point guard at ND and in the
WNBA EU.
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DMV Gobbler
THe world of college athletics is changing
Schools like VT, when their student athletes play for them, they are considered family, not an employee. They chose to join the family. So it hurts and disappointment. This world has changed, players go to schools, but their no 1 is they are not going to school x to present the fans but primarily helping their career financially. IF they are comfortable fine, but if different things come up they can leave... In this new era, we cheer the programs of our colleges, and if the team succeeds great, invest in keeping them here, and invest alot. another is never get too high or low on transfers, that conduct also affects other student athletes who may want to come here. Never burn bridges.