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Upwind of uva

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Most of the "data" you collecgted is grounded in one and only one thin


Wake was in a stable, well run and profitable conference for 50+ years, while Tech was lost in the conference wilderness. All those years Tech was a distant 2nd/3rd not because we were an unworthy institution, but because our administration -- rightly in my opinion -- didn't want to get on board with the increased commercialization of collegiate sports and decided to leave the Southern Conference.

You may argue that was a self-inflicted wound, but to point to a bunch of data points that have it's roots in that one thing (conference affiliation) is pretty weak sauce, IMO.

Now as for VT getting uppity, come talk to me when Clemson faces the institutional barriers (athletically and academically) for 50 years, is poorly treated by conference mates again and again, and then has the AD of the school in question participate in the jobbing of one of your teams (in a sport that already struggles to be successful).

I'm not saying your wrong to feel the way you do, but I am saying you don't know jack about VT's experience. You might empathize with us a little more if you did.

(In response to this post by Burnss)

Posted: 06/10/2016 at 12:51PM



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  I was trying to explain why there is dislike for Wake.... -- Upwind of uva 06/12/2016 08:35AM
  I agree. Great message. Love the data! ** -- VT ChemE 1986 06/09/2016 2:42PM
  Your question of why was VT passed over -- hokieone 06/09/2016 09:52AM
  I think the ACC held their indoor track & field... -- Old Line Hokie 06/09/2016 11:25AM
  No matter what State FANS say, -- Burnss 06/09/2016 07:03AM
  I don't think Wake would be kicked out -- 4x4hokies 06/09/2016 12:05AM
  Good point ** -- BigCrumpy 06/09/2016 08:03AM
  ACC will need to take OkSt in order to get OU imo. -- Maroon Baboon 06/08/2016 11:31PM
  I don't think the SEC takes the leftovers. -- Maroon Baboon 06/09/2016 12:16AM
  Let me flip it on you.... -- Calamitous 06/08/2016 7:18PM
  Here's another question? -- Old Line Hokie 06/08/2016 9:49PM
  I legitimately wouldn't kick our either... -- Burnss 06/08/2016 7:34PM
  Pick one... remember, one would have to go ** -- Calamitous 06/08/2016 7:38PM
  That's irrelevant. And if the Tech fanbase is -- Burnss 06/08/2016 8:22PM
  But Clemson lies in the Greenville market -- Burnss 06/09/2016 12:46AM
  Nice diversion. Now, can you answer my question? -- Calamitous 06/08/2016 8:47PM
  Not offended... not insecure... -- Calamitous 06/08/2016 11:32PM
  #1... where did I say I wanted to kick out Wake? -- Calamitous 06/09/2016 12:16AM
  I guess I wasn't clear when I said that VT would -- Burnss 06/09/2016 12:57AM
  Yay!!!! We have an answer. Burnss would kick out Tech -- Calamitous 06/09/2016 01:11AM
  Your 3rd paragraph is spot on! ** -- Calamitous 06/08/2016 7:40PM
  Kind of like the guy who walks his dog -- Calamitous 06/08/2016 11:42PM
  Some of your comparisons mean little... -- Old Line Hokie 06/08/2016 6:19PM
  You got what you signed up for though.,, -- Burnss 06/08/2016 6:47PM
  Very true about we got what we signed up ..... -- Old Line Hokie 06/08/2016 9:21PM
  Glad you care about Wake, nobody else does. -- chuckd4vt 06/08/2016 6:04PM
  You have some good arguments -- BigCrumpy 06/08/2016 5:25PM
  Actually it was UNC -- BigCrumpy 06/08/2016 5:30PM
  Different topic, but interesting info. ** -- East Cobb Hokie 06/08/2016 5:33PM
  Interesting Chart. Misses the point of this board though. -- Frozen Hokie 06/08/2016 4:49PM
  4 P5 universities in 39MM California.... -- Calamitous 06/08/2016 8:02PM
  Very good point ** -- BigCrumpy 06/09/2016 08:10AM
  Are you talking about WF again? -- EDGEMAN 06/09/2016 08:39AM
  Of course not! -- Burnss 06/09/2016 10:06AM

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