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Dec 31, 2025 at 02:34 PM ET
Knox down to four schools.

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SimV Hokie
7mo
I doubt he comes here unless he's willing to RS next year, we have EV
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Hikinghokie
7mo
I would think he's willing
Since us and OSU are finalists. Maybe not his preference and he ends up at one of the other two, but it doesn't seem like a dealbreaker. If he wants to develop, he should come here or OSU.
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SimV Hokie
7mo
Can you structure NIL $$$ to keep wrestlers several years? Be bad if ...
You pay transfer large NIL for a RS year expecting them to fill a spot the next, but they leave for higher NIL after the RS year. School ends up spending big $$$ and don't get anything for it.
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donjfs3
7mo
Usually it's monthly payments in case they leave
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donjfs3
7mo
There's a big $$ ask per Pyles. Bucks said no. Down to VT/UNC/Rutgers.
If we're offering a similar amount logic says come to VT over UNC/Rutgers for development. I'm just trusting the staff from here on out.
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Hikinghokie
7mo
Anyone actually know our nil situation?
Instead of being out of funds, am I crazy to think it may actually be improved after landing Bo and Melvin? Mehul seemed really excited about Bo, and I've never seen him comment on wrestling before. Get some donors excited, and there might be money there for the right guys.
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donjfs3
7mo
Not the craziest theory I've ever heard
Seemed like we had money to go after an upperweight leading to Konopka
AirborneHokie96 AirborneHokie96
7mo
UNC is offering the most
...NIL money ** Edited by AirborneHokie96 at 1/1/2026, 11:53:38 AM
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donjfs3
7mo
That's a given and it will probably work but if VT is close who knows
VT has a better room for him. tOSU has been weird with wrestling NIL until recently so I could see their administration not even wanting to admit him, let alone pay him.
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133966Hokie
7mo
More & more I’m liking where we stand for Knox.
There are many factors where VT is the best place.
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Hokiesplatz
7mo
Tues 1/7 he pleas or gets trial date for allegedly assaulting 16 yr old
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RJHokie
7mo
And probably the "no classes" option as well.........
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1979HOKIERED
7mo
EV is a redshirt senior. We need a 125 replacement.
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donjfs3
7mo
Eddie has a medical to use, he has two years.
That said tOSU who was his other choice is loaded at 125 I dont think a RS would be a big deal. Now UNC has joined the party and $$$$ would be a factor with them, although they didn't let AJ Ferrari in I don't see how they'd allow somebody with active charges against them in.
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La Gargola
7mo
Who knows if he even wants to wrestle the extra year
Wrestling in college for six years is rough on the body. I'm not saying that i wouldn't want EV to be back next season. I'm just saying I would completely understand if he didn't
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larhokie
7mo
He has said himself that he plans on coming back next year.
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donjfs3
7mo
Agree with you 100p but Robie has stated he plans on coming back
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emhokie
7mo
I hope he does come back next year.
He’s been around for awhile. Grey shirt, red shirt, Covid and likely medical