Softball Head Coach Scot Thomas was fired

By: SharkbaitHokie on May 22, 2018, 12:58 PM | 22 comments

http://www.hokiesports.com/softball/recaps/20180522aaa.html

I am guessing this is stemming from the downward slide the team has gone on over the past 3 seasons. Will be interesting to see who they bring in to replace the guy that started the program.

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HokieHonor's picture HokieHonor
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I didn't realize he was the only coach we ever had.

Tincher is the interim coach.

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Tincher is the interim coach.

I wonder if she will get consideration for the HC position.

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Who is the JMU women's softball coach?

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TIHokie's picture TIHokie
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He left for Auburn last Summer.

Is coronavirus over yet?

Hokie Fireman's picture Hokie Fireman
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| 8 years 1 month #

Whit has hired (or will) coaches in these sports (either because of firing, new sport or retirement)
Baseball
Softball
Swimming
Women's golf
Women's lacrosse
Football
Men's basketball
Women's basketball

His fingerprints on VT sports will be long lasting.

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HokieHonor's picture HokieHonor
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Wrestling?

Hokie Fireman's picture Hokie Fireman
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Yep that too.

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Hokie Fireman's picture Hokie Fireman
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And volleyball.

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FutureDO's picture FutureDO | 8 years 1 month # ^

Crazy to think a lot of those programs are trending even or up as well; so solid work by him and the rest of the athletic department

FudBoster's picture FudBoster
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"I accept the decision by Whit Babcock to move in a new direction with our softball program," Thomas said. "It has been with tremendous pride and pleasure that I was able to lead this program for 23 years. I am proud to say that we made history and we were able to take the program to levels that were difficult to imagine given where we began. We did it anyway. I want to thank all of my former staff, players, alumni, and supporters of our program for their dedication over the years.

"To my family and friends that have been with me through it all, I appreciate your support and love, it would not have been possible without you," he continued. "I especially want to thank Dave Braine and Sharon McCloskey for the opportunity and trust they put in me to start the program. Last but certainly not least, Andrew and Liza, being college coach's kids isn't easy and I have missed important plays, programs, etc. and they have paid the sacrifice, I love you both. Being the head coach of Virginia Tech was a dream come true and I will always treasure my years leading the Hokies' softball program. I am and will always be Hokie softball's biggest fan and wish the incoming staff great success."

Pure class. Got me in the feels. Thanks Coach!

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GoKartMozart's picture GoKartMozart
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He was classmates with my wife's aunt at Blacksburg High. They still get together occasionally when their circle reunites in Blacksburg. He definitely is a great guy. I really hate this for him.

07Hokie's picture 07Hokie
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| 8 years 1 month #

Damn it Whit!

You weren't supposed to tell Scottie.

Now Scottie knows

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Skipper's picture Skipper | 8 years 1 month #

Never forget that Angela Tincher no-hit Team USA and VT ended their 185-game non-Olympic win streak!

RealDiehl's picture RealDiehl | 8 years 1 month # ^

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HokieMacGruber26's picture HokieMacGruber26 | 8 years 1 month #

J/k. Sounds like a great guy. Good luck to him.

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| 8 years 1 month #

Bud Foster for head coach. Wait, am I doing this right????

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HokieFan4Ever's picture HokieFan4Ever | 8 years 1 month # ^

No, better go post it on multiple threads for maximum efficiency. /s

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1985Hokie's picture 1985Hokie | 8 years 1 month #

Monthly glance through TSL... found some serious vitriol in the story comments...

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VT_Fencer's picture VT_Fencer | 8 years 1 month # ^

Those folks seem nice.

The Orange and Maroon you see, that's fighting on to victory.

Jander75's picture Jander75 | 8 years 1 month #

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It's not.

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JustaFan's picture JustaFan | 8 years 1 month #

Had both my girls signed up for one of this camps. Everything canceled. I was looking forward to hanging out in Blacksburg for a few days.

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