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Well, consider all the ingredients;
Compared to most other boards and sports, the wrestling community is pretty tight knit and given the individual nature of the sport, it IS a little more personal. You’ve got parents, fans, coaches, (and probably some of the wrestlers) viewing and chiming in.
On a somewhat related note, my HS coaches one year put on the team shirt, “No place to hide”. So very true.
You’ve got passionate fans who want our guys to succeed. Coaches that are largely, very successful and accessible to us VT wrestling fans. Combine all of that with one of “our” talented boys entering the portal looking to leave and it makes for some drama. Kind of like an awkward Thanksgiving meal but the conversation is open for all to see/read.
With all of that said…Love you guys!
Go Hokies!
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Usually love this board to learn more about Wrestling from folks who
-- ancient alien 2018
Apr 16, 2025 at 09:18 PM ET
ancient alien 2018
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04/16/25 09:18 PM ET
Yep. Some only want truth if it's wrapped in butterflies and pixie dust**
-- Palmetto Hokie
Apr 17, 2025 at 08:46 AM ET
Palmetto Hokie
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04/17/25 08:46 AM ET
Meh...I think it is a singularity and stems from one source/issue.**
-- Hokie Flyer
Apr 17, 2025 at 07:32 AM ET
Hokie Flyer
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04/17/25 07:32 AM ET
Well, consider all the ingredients;
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-- VTraised
Apr 16, 2025 at 09:46 PM ET
VTraised
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04/16/25 09:46 PM ET
Thoughtful post!! Thanks!**
-- ancient alien 2018
Apr 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM ET
ancient alien 2018
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04/17/25 12:18 AM ET