Thamel: VT Athletics adding $50m to budget

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"As for the jobs at UCLA and Virginia Tech, I've been told they're going to target experienced head coaches," Thamel reported on College GameDay. "Both schools need to market themselves as better jobs and show real financial commitment.

"At Virginia Tech, a source told me that by the end of the month they're expected to add nearly $50 million to the athletic department budget to show they can compete at the highest levels of the ACC."

This definitely isn't bad news, but I am skeptical:

  • Is this $50m/year or a one time $50m cash influx?
  • How much of that is going to football?
  • Where is the money coming from?
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