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I started in 2000 at O&M Level (was told HC level wouldn't get tickets)- moved up to Silver, but dropped back to bronze because I buy 6 tix together ,and I don't travel to away/bowl games, so I don't get any benefit to moving up anymore. If I didn't have a life outside of being a Tech fan, maybe I'd give more, but really can't give more at this point in my life.
Just wanted to throw this out there as it seems relevant - Jeremy Pruitt, DC at FSU who made $500,000 last year and expected to see a significant raise has been hired at UGA for $850,000 annually. This problem is only going to get worse. If we get a coach we like, we probably shouldn't expect him to hang around too long, unless the market levels off tremendously.
It is an extremely desirable spot. I think Bud Foster stays.
The Coaching Carousel is spinning faster....
No, I donate to the Corps of Cadets as my giving to Virginia Tech, I am not against donating to the Hokie Club but I also would second what a few others have said, as I have never really been approached/sold on giving to the HC. This probably is due to not buying season tickets as I haven't had the funds for that in quite some time, so the two seem to be generally linked. I would suggest that they find some way to link the Alumni Association and the Hokie Club better as I regularly receive emails and updates from the Loudoun County Alumni which I do take the time to read. You would think that the two organizations have a somewhat overlapping mission. To keep Alumni engaged and actively supporting the school or specifically athletics at the school.
For the record, donating may seem like a difficult task just due to the amount of money you think would make a difference, but here's some perspective. While you may not be able to give $500 at once, could you afford $42 a month? Maybe you could only afford $21 a month which would be $250 a year. If every new alumni that graduated in May of 2013 donated $250 a year, that's $1,083,250. And that's just one graduating class. The lump sum may seem like a lot, but a small monthly amount makes it a lot easier to swallow.
Haven't yet. Graduated May 2013. I want to & always say I will but just keep putting it off.
This is almost the perfect example of how large programs can overcome the distance drawback of foundation support.
Every major program (Texas, USC, Notre Date, Bama, etc) can get a national support because of TV... which (put ourselves in JW's shoes) if VT can get on an ESPNU vs. ACC Network, then we jump all over the opportunity because of the larger viewing area.
"Prorated for half a year, Tech will pay him that $200,000, plus the $159,000 for the first six months, for a total of $359,000."
Shouldn't that be 200k + half of 159k (79.5k) = $279,500 from VT (plus $170,500 from Auburn for a total of $450k on the year)?
Right but we play FSU and Clemson in 2017 and 2018. When we(VT) have choked in every BCS game we have played in other than against Cincy, you look like a pretty mediocre team to the blind eye. To get back up to consistent top 25 you have to play the best or at least top teams in conferences. We play at Purdue in 2015 then they come to us in 2023 haha that's a joke. If we have to play FSU or Clemson every other year then I'm fine with that because that one year we beat them and go 12-0 or whatever we will not have to hear ohh easy schedule or who did they play..
It really was incredible how fast Florida State became an honorary member of the SEC even before that game began.
I am a HC gold giving member for about 10 years now. I didn't start at that level and have gradually increased my giving. The current economy has been more a limiting factor on my giving than the quality of football and home games. I recognize that there will be better and worse cycles in our football program.
It's actually really smart. This site has a lot of hardcore Hokie fans. If he sees we're all discussing an important topic like Grime leaving and salaries he might as well dig deeper and use his skills. It makes everyone happy.
I had read that he will be enrolling in May
I have been donating for a few years now, and the only reason I do it is because I love Virginia Tech sports, and not because I like being a member of the Hokie Club. I sought out the how to become a member of the hokie club on my own once I graduated, not once did I get anything from them asking to join.
Since I have been a member I have never received anything from the NOVA Hokie Club where I live. You would think each chapter would go through the membership list and send you personalized correspondence from your local club.
While I am not pleased with the Hokie Club, it is not going to deter me from continuing my donations as my financial situation allows. The club as a whole is poorly run and I hope the new AD lights a fire under some asses to change that especially with recent graduates.
didn't know this: "Loeffler and Grimes are due retention bonuses of $50,000 each if they are on the staff as of Jan. 1, 2015".
No, because I'll see almost no return on it. I live in Texas now and I don't have a whole lot of throw away cash with a kid (daycare is the fucking devil) and saving up for a down payment ASAP. Throw in how mediocre the home schedules have been, due to ACC screw ups and farming out all the marquee match ups (Bama, Boise, Cincy, etc.) every year and how painfully obvious the offense was going to implode once Tyrod left and I probably wouldn't if I was still in the state.
That and I'm just a cheap bastard.
I honestly think gametime is a huge factor in HC giving and gameday exerperience. The AD has some modicum of control over that, but VT has had too many noon kicks lately. I know that's also largely because of going 7-6 and 8-5 the last two seasons, but still.
I am a current donor (already donated for 2014) and I have donated anually since graduating in 2010, other than last year (2013 donation). To be honest, January 1, 2013 came and went and I forgot to send in my donation for that cycle. Made sure to send in my part as soon as I got the reminder letter this past December. I donate to support Virginia Tech athletics; not only football, but all sports. One thing I miss since leaving Blacksburg is being able to attend all kinds of sporting events, and over time I built an appreciation and pride for every athlete that plays for the Hokies. Also, it gives me the feeling like I have a slice of ownership in the program, since donations fuel intercollegiate athletics.
I am an O&M Hokie donor, which isn't high on the grand scale of donors, but I figure every little bit helps. My donation may be a drop in the bucket, but the bucket does get heavier with every drop.
I am a member and a Hokie Club Rep for the state of PA (the only rep up here actually). It has been difficult to convince other members or prospects to donate to the Hokie Club or increase their donation from two main drawbacks: distance from VT, and the record the past 2 years.
The ones I have spoken with in PA do not feel like the team is worth spending donation money on, plus travel, lodging, tickets, time expense associated with going to football games.
EDIT: deleted original post as I was confused
my bad
Scheduling follows a formula. 1 BCS level team, 2 mid-tier teams (AAC, MAC, C-USA, etc.) and 1 low-tier/FCS team. Would you rather risk going 0-4 just so you can play all the big dogs or have a chance to go 4-0? If a team wants to win a national title, they don't have to play every top team to do so, they just have to win every game and play a decent enough schedule.
Yeah, was being stupid. Gotcha now. Sorry about that
Question is...if you're the top ACC team looking for a defensive coordinator...you'd at least interview the guy who has consistently been the best DC in the entire conference for the past 10 years, right?