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Apparently, winning those national championships in fencing, or croquet, or whatever the hell, brings the money in.
Maybe set up a program where we give those majors preferential treatment in obtaining season tickets while they're in college with hopes of a payoff when they are alumni (joking, sort of).
Or Les is just fucking with everyone.
Inconceivable.
I do not, for a few reasons. 1) I was in the MV drumline '83-'88, when I had a better game attendance record than most of the student body, and carried equipment that was, well, junk. Therefore, the MVs need my money more. When I've donated money, it's been specifically to the MVs, either as part of a planned campaign on their part (like the effort for a practice facility now), or because I explicitly designated it. 2) For more than half of the 26 seasons since I graduated, I haven't even been living on the North American continent, never mind the same time zone. The closest I've been was five years in Williamsburg, which is still a haul to Blacksburg. 3) The extortion required to get college football tickets is astounding to me, for a whopping 6-ish games a season - and that's coming from someone that still buys 4 Caps season tickets now. (At least I get 41 games out of that deal, and each year, there's a season-ticket-holder gift - which are nice - among other explicit benefits.) Especially when those 6 games a year include blockbusters (sic) like Duke, W. Michigan, WF, etc.
I know that's a contradiction - won't get Hokie tickets because of proximity, but still get Caps tickets. I've made the determination that I'll see a Stanley Cup before a MNC trophy. But that's why I give to the 'other part' of college - the reason I/went there; maybe that soothes my guilt about not giving to the HC.
Things might not be moving as fast as initially reported.
Les Miles says he doesn't expect to hire an offensive line coach any time soon. Threw out "7-10 days." #LSU— Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) January 14, 2014
Or Les is just fucking with everyone.
Right, had that screwed up before. Was just trying to calculate VT's portion. Forgot to prorate the $159K. Should be correct now.
But Stiney is!
I'm not sure how much you could blame on CFB. I doubt he has offended/ostracized Grimes. If an assistant coach and HC are happy with each other, and you have to think they are here, then it is the AD's job to retain them. Oh wait... we don't have one of those right now.
Conversely, this is why the head coach is so crucially important to recruiting... because assistants DO move around so much... If Frank has weaknesses... recruiting is probably one of them.
Think positive, if he does leave...Curt Newsome is not available!
THIS^^^^^^CHILD PLEASE
If you're interested in joining, just got to www.hokieclub.com. This is the link for the actual giving page. It's a $100 minimum that has to be paid by the end of the year or by your giving anniversary. That's it! And they'll send you a super sweet sticker for your car.
3 friends and I decided to donate for the first time this year and we took advantage of the recent graduate program so that our donation for this year counts as next years donation as well. We decided to donate under one of our names but split the donation amongst us all. This was nice because a feasible donation from each of us, compiled, was able to get us into bronze hokie range. We donated strictly to ensure the fact that we can get tickets this year and next year. We will be able to buy 4 tickets under our one donation so it worked out nicely for us. We are also trying to travel to OSU this year so hopefully being members of HC now will get us some access to those tickets.
I contribute at the Golden level. I started at O&M and enjoyed really good seats at that level - until the first reshuffle. It was at that point I decided to increase my contribution. I did not increase during the last reshuffle but I actually got better seats out of the deal.
Since the VTAD and HC have not presented a strategy on how our giving ties in with whatever goals and objectives they have for the program, I set my giving level based on where I want my season tickets to be.
I am a member of Hokie Club. I have no idea what level, but I give more than the $100 minimum. My husband and I both alumni and plan to relocate to Virginia when he gets out of the Army. We'll get more points for years of continued giving. Also, one of my friends is a Hokie Club rep and was a pain in my ass about it until I joined.
I currently do not, but plan to do so once I have a full time job. I'd love to be able to give to the HC and the VTCC as they were both big reasons I came to Blacksburg. Working in Cassell I interact with HC members all the time and go to some of the pregame stuff for football which is a great way to network with other Hokies.
Considering the money donated helps out all the athletes and not just football make me more inclined to donate now than when I was a student because I see what these kids do on almost a daily basis to prepare for their seasons. There are a lot of great student athletes that participate in the 'non revenue' sports.
In which case, it would appear we are the ones getting the tip of the spear...
Johnson was Nnadi's main recruiter for Penn State, could help swing him to Ohio St.
Finally something good happens....We might lose Taylor....we might lose Grimes....we probably lost Jefferson...we may lose Harrison....but this is HUGE and much needed!
Now, lets lockup Nnadi and retain Javon Harrison...if those two things happen that will soften the blow of losing Grimes and Brady Taylor (if we indeed lose them)
Ok, I'm bracing for downvotes here. How about Shane to recruiting coordinator and Stinespring to OL coach? He did coach up quite a few all-americans.
in 2012, yes...$4 million is what the school spent on the athletic department after all revenues and expenses were accounted for.
Frank: [out of breath] We're... We're going streaking! We're going up the quad and to the gymnasium.
Marissa: Who is?
Frank: Th... W... There's more coming.
Marissa: Frank, get in the car.
Frank: But... everybody's doing it.
Oh how I wish they did.
There are brand new initiativesfor recent graduates and referrals.
http://hokieclub.com/recent-graduate-program.php
With the referral program, basically you earn extra points for referring people - instead of putting the name of the Hokie Rep down.
http://hokieclub.com/hokie-referrals.php
Definitely some added perks of joining right out of graduation!
Vinston Painter activated from the practice squad. Suck it.
http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Wolfe-Harris-Jr-to...