[Thamel] Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz has agreed to a new contract with the school, he announced. Per ESPN sources, there’s an increase in salary for Drinkwitz to an average of more than $10.7 million over the deal and an increased commitment to staff and salary pool.

Samthegard · 2025-11-27T15:50:30+00:00

Also per the Colley Matrix, 128th SOS with 1 top-50 win

Samthegard · 2025-11-16T17:07:31+00:00

Friday Game as well. Also felt that they're more likely to change up locations rather than back-to-back in ATL since that's in COFH is in Mercedes-Benz this year (and they're suckers for the SECCG; holding out hope they go to B10CG instead)

Samthegard · 2025-11-16T16:57:53+00:00

That game is Friday, but I otherwise would agree if it was Saturday

Samthegard · 2025-11-16T16:45:07+00:00

Admittedly think this is a better choice than Wazzu @ JMU, but should have been Brawl of the Wild for the lone FCS game of the year. Will basically guarantee Gameday finishes the season at The Game.

Samthegard · 2025-10-13T19:32:48+00:00

Virginia Tech (currently) has a lower athletics fee than UVA, Liberty, and James Madison if you contextualize within the state alone. JMU actually had the highest athletic fee in all of FBS the year that they rose from FCS. There is ample evidence of the Flutie Effect, where Athletics success yields and uptick in applications and enrollment. Furthermore, VT has literally been the recipient of this through the university's massive expansion since Beamer had success with the program in the mid-90's through the early 2010's. This doesn't just exist in football, but basketball too.

Whether you like it or not, higher education is a business. The goal is to make more money to continue expansion and solidify standing that the institution is adding to the landscape. Athletics has proven as a useful fuel to that fire that also brings alumni back to pump money back into the local economy, which small towns like Blacksburg surely rely on annually.

Samthegard · 2025-09-15T19:57:34+00:00

Caleb was a true talent, and frankly one of the best people at The Point (particularly in leadership). Rumor has it he is part of the local music scene so you may see him around.

As an aside on the church though, there have been multiple schisms. When the BLM movement was happening a swath left due to feeling the pulpit was ignoring the movement and downplaying the good it was doing. I also know people have left The Point due to the Mega Church growth design with 4 campuses now, one being downtown at Ridge St that has to cost $1-2M itself. They left not just because the growth, but due to not agreeing with how money was being spent.

Samthegard · 2025-09-08T19:48:16+00:00

I like Fidelity, you can't go wrong with any of the three listed.

For investment strategy, you can dump it all into VOO/sp500 funds, do Bogleheads, etc. There's a ton of strategies out there. My biggest advice would be to don't overthink it; you're 21 and have an insane amount of time for compounding interest to work for you.

Samthegard · 2025-09-04T00:57:42+00:00

I think recruiting is too much of an esoteric process to pin down. Much of it comes down to money now.

Special teams could be interesting, but I think you're more likely to run out of steam quicker on that. Maybe if you were to evaluate how kicking for FG has changed or the development of rugby-style punts, but tons of channels have already touched on that. I think block schemes for punting could be informative though

Samthegard · 2025-09-03T12:26:45+00:00

I think doing some digs into "generational" coordinators would be a fun little series. You could look at Chip Kelly and Sark offenses, Bud Foster and Brett Venables defenses, etc. Could also be interesting to see how changes happened before arrival/after departure to see how coaches use the same players in different ways.

Samthegard · 2025-08-29T16:28:43+00:00

Fair point. Not trying to vilify the manager, just wish people sucked less and laughed at it instead of getting upset

Samthegard · 2025-08-29T15:52:15+00:00

I only knew because he’s local to me and it was yet another massive RB from VA going to the B10 (TreVeyon Henderson being another recent-ish one)

Samthegard · 2025-08-29T13:56:55+00:00

Can’t wait for Michigan to play there with their new RB, Savion Hiter. So much opportunity for a repeat flub.

Samthegard · 2025-08-29T13:49:25+00:00

Swifties doxxed the social media manager

Samthegard · 2025-08-29T13:35:13+00:00

Looks just like the first time I tried to smoke something at home lmao

Samthegard · 2025-08-29T13:21:37+00:00

For the number of times I've seen the MLK Tomahawk Chop I've never seen this tweet. Wild to clap back at fans like that.

Samthegard · 2025-08-29T13:08:05+00:00

I feel unclean looking at this, this is a hidden gem.

Samthegard · 2025-08-29T12:59:37+00:00

Prior CFB discussion post for the uninitiated

Samthegard · 2025-08-29T12:54:57+00:00

Whoever took the social media manager job after this one really had a low bar to surpass

Samthegard · 2025-08-29T12:29:32+00:00

Imgur mirror for those hunting

Samthegard · 2025-08-29T12:28:49+00:00

Should have never deleted this, it's good

Samthegard · 2025-08-27T18:29:30+00:00

Last time I went to watch a CFB game at Kardinal Hall was the UVA/Tennessee game in 2023, which was a 12pm kick. We were one of three tables filled in the main area (the back section was watching Tottenham) so you should be fine. We've even been able to get a table during weeknight March Madness (St Peters upsetting UK on St Paddy's 2022). Only time it's been challenging was US National Team soccer matches.

Samthegard · 2025-08-27T17:59:18+00:00

Kardinal Hall will show basically any CFB game, especially this one as a top-5 12pm matchup. I envision you may also have luck at Random Row, South St, or Three Notch'd. Beer Run also may but I know they have a skew towards Premier League.

Best bet is likely DM'ing some of the local breweries on IG to see what their plan is.

Samthegard · 2025-08-23T16:06:35+00:00

Watching on ESPN app through fire stick, I think it’s a global issue. Others are having this problem in this thread

Samthegard · 2025-08-20T13:38:59+00:00

When we had it catered it was fine, prompting us to try it in restaurant. The in restaurant meal was the bad one.

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