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OMG this has to happen. It might even be better than the added T

Flying Dog is brewed in my hometown. My brother did a tour of their brewery a couple weeks ago.

I only drink beer and I only drink American!

Wyat Teller is the second coming of Nick Acree except with actual football IQ and ability. This to me is one of the most exciting things I'll bee keeping an eye on.

The whole model of college sports has problems. If college sports become all about money and not school pride or education then they can't really be called college sports. They are just developmental leagues for pro sports wrapped in a slick marketing cover (school pride and entertainment).

If players are to be compensated for their "abilities" in a capitalist market then the money needs to be independent of the schools. The student-athletes need to negotiate directy with the entertainment providers (TV and other media). That is the most direct model of capitalism, supply and demand, product to buyer. That way recruiting does not go to the highest bidder or the boosters with the deepest pockets. It cuts out the middle-men/women. Pro sports don't even do that so I am dreaming. Can you imagine a pro sports team owned by the players?

Knowing they can't be paid for their on field performance, athletes look for earning potential. Ergo, more visibility seems to infer greater earning potential. That is really a false model since it is proven wrong time and again. Players from no name schools are just as successful. Sports can provide that potential if you are very good. Education can provide it if you get a good degree. A scholarship can be leveraged in many ways. What I don't get is why more good student-athletes don't attend Ivy League schools. I guess there is a bias against being both smart and talented.

Is there more prestige playing for a college or playing in a developmental pro league? Which would have more value to the athlete? There is obviously a need (demand) that is met with college sports as evidenced by the big money thrown around to support them. Is this just an arms race between rival schools or is it more than that? There is just as much pride and competitiveness in non-revenue and club sports as there is in the revenue sports.

I think the corporate entertainment marketplace has corrupted the amatueristic aspects of the college experience. It has taken a long time to get here and there is no easy way out. Lots of people are making money off of student athletes and us the fans.

What if someone, somehow, change all the flags in Scott Stadium to white flags the night before we played LOLUVA this year?

I believe we've tried the "great recruiter, bad coach route before". It didn't end will.

Please look for Newsome, Curt in the Hokie history books for further info.

He's going to be in the 2 deep at DT before too long. I will be shocked if he gets red-shirted. I don't know of many people that don't look small next to MANBEARPIG and he does NOT look small

Only when Hokies are playing there.

I have a hard time accepting the premise that it will be four years before London is canned.

I toss a banana, many strawberries, and a mango into a blender. No alcohol until I go out. I usually chill at my place and watch the game. With a cat.

Looks like I'm taking a little shopping trip to NC sometime in the near future...