Mercedes Plant is right outside Tuscaloosa, Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota all

have large plants as well. Alabama has more industry than VA, but that's not the issue. I''ve lived in the Gulf Coast region for over 15 years now. Alabama's biggest advantage is the size of the fan base and big money that supports the program that aren't official boosters. A lot of Alabama fans don't split their loyalty with the pros. There's regional pride associated with Alabama or any SEC school being good at football. And what has happened now is that Nick Saban has turned Alabama into such a National brand, it's a no brainer for a 5 start to take the offer. There's over 70 active NFL players that played for Alabama. There's 3 starting QBs. And 5 star or 4 star player is already thinking NFL, and those kind of stats make it any decision for these kids.

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Posted: 12/16/2021 at 12:03PM

Is VA at a disadvantage WRT NIL deals in other states ? -- 4thosehokies 12/16/2021 09:11AM

NIL Law in the Commonwealth of Virginia -- arch80 12/16/2021 8:07PM

VT or even UVA not going ot go that way.... -- Mercury 12/16/2021 4:20PM

I think VT is at a disadvantage... -- BuffaloTraceHokie 12/16/2021 11:46AM

Have you ever been to Alabama? It's not a hotbed of industry. This is far -- JLuge76 12/16/2021 10:46AM

Carilion should be shelling out some bucks... largest employer in the area ** -- whatIpostlike 12/16/2021 12:45PM

Mercedes Plant is right outside Tuscaloosa, Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota all -- D99Hokie 12/16/2021 12:03PM

Our players aren't limited to promotions in the NRV -- EDGEMAN 12/16/2021 11:58AM

Which is why NIL generally just makes rich programs more rich -- WestyHokie 12/16/2021 11:41AM

I still think the big markets have a huge advantage ** -- OldRetiredHokie 12/16/2021 11:16AM

This. We need a Musk/Zuck alum and it wouldn't matter if VT was on the moon ** -- NOFX 12/16/2021 11:02AM

I don't see it happening in Blacksburg -- TekkNerd 12/16/2021 10:53AM

Yes because VA doesn't care as much about college football -- soflahokie 12/16/2021 10:38AM

What's is specifically unfair? ** -- BROman Hokie 12/16/2021 10:21AM

Good question. It's not like this is Montana.** -- reestuart 12/16/2021 10:28AM

That dental floss tycoon money is no joke though. ** -- hokeeron1 12/16/2021 11:01AM

I would like to have seen Montana. ** -- reestuart 12/16/2021 11:44AM

State to state. No papers. ** -- hines495 12/16/2021 9:19PM

Saw him in , of all places , Charleston Civic Center... -- hokeeron1 12/16/2021 2:46PM

Guess we should set up non-profits set up to funnel cash to our guys too. ** -- EDGEMAN 12/16/2021 09:45AM

Churches are the way to go! ** -- NokieHokie 12/16/2021 10:07AM

I liked it better when everyone just handed out bagged cash ** -- whatIpostlike 12/16/2021 09:47AM

A load of firewood was our best ROI ever -- Happy Dog 12/16/2021 10:10AM

And depending on their contribution to the media's cash flow, enforcement -- VTCALS72 12/16/2021 10:02AM

Mercedes Plant is right outside Tuscaloosa, Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota all

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