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I think we are situated pretty well, but I still think there are a handful

of teams that money doesn't matter. While we are in the top 15 in recent history in funds for NIL type stuff. There are talks that we are wanting to keep BA and ML on as SERTC athletes. Last year we didn't have to pay out that kind of money to resident athletes, so we had more money to work with. That money comes out of the pool of NIL money for our roster, and does impact us a bit. Overall I agree with you. To be clear I am not worrying about it, as it will do no good. I think that it will end up happening, maybe not this year, but it definitely will happen. If we all think it is not possible, then I think that is when we are crushed even more and maybe we don't respond so kindly to the wrestler.
Posted: 04/11/2024 at 08:42 PM ET
(In response to this post by donjfs3)

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Unfortunately in these NIL days I wouldn't get too excited about future
larhokie • 04/11/24 08:26 PM ET
I think the dominance of Penn State may actually help wrestling.
GreenvilleVT • 04/12/24 07:31 AM ET
Yeah, I think there' a false narrative (for all sports) with NIL
Pylons • 04/12/24 10:09 AM ET
NIL isn't sustainable the way Iowa, Michigan, etc. are going right now
donjfs3 • 04/12/24 08:35 AM ET
Schools with a sports-loving billionaire or two will have an advantage
UpperQuad • 04/12/24 11:35 AM ET
Circle back to these athletes that are hitting the portal in 5-10 years
emhokie • 04/12/24 12:05 PM ET
Everything is not about $
Stewcrew6 • 04/12/24 09:00 PM ET
Hopefully he will be a Hokie for life
UpperQuad • 04/12/24 11:33 PM ET
Or...
Nafeikoh • 04/12/24 04:58 PM ET
Eh…
emhokie • 04/12/24 07:12 PM ET
Sometimes it is better not to post.**
dallasvt • 04/12/24 08:45 PM ET
I tell myself that everyday.. **
Stewcrew6 • 04/12/24 11:41 PM ET
You are probably right but see above and draw your own conclusion…**
emhokie • 04/12/24 09:39 PM ET
Well, based on the response, it sounds like it is not about money, which
dallasvt • 04/12/24 09:54 PM ET
I like and respect your optimism but…
emhokie • 04/12/24 10:37 PM ET
Agreed... he's been transparent for a couple months**
Palmetto Hokie • 04/13/24 01:16 PM ET
"If TJ decides to leave VT" does not sound like a done deal to me. Let's
dallasvt • 04/12/24 10:43 PM ET
It’s one of many cryptic messages posted that would be better left
emhokie • 04/13/24 12:30 AM ET
Except now it looks like a big dog came to VT to try and poach TJ....
donjfs3 • 04/14/24 02:03 PM ET
Hey let's burn down our house around us!
Nafeikoh • 04/12/24 11:12 PM ET
For most athletes, the relationships and education will be more impartant
UpperQuad • 04/12/24 02:22 PM ET
Wonder if you get the money and the relationships and education. That is
larhokie • 04/12/24 07:50 PM ET
I think we're better situated with NIL than we think we are
donjfs3 • 04/11/24 08:31 PM ET
I think we are situated pretty well, but I still think there are a handful ◄
larhokie • 04/11/24 08:42 PM ET
Eventually it probably will, hopefully not too soon.
donjfs3 • 04/11/24 09:47 PM ET