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Anonymous wrote:Don’t go to UVA if you want to support a winning football team.

At least, as a student, you will have no trouble getting tickets to games.

Nobody goes to games, it’s really sad. UVA lost to JMU which was the final straw for the few that actually still went to games.

Plenty attend UVA football games. Love it when the Cavalier rides out with the sword held high on that beautiful horse. Give it a rest, buddy.

“Plenty” meaning the upper deck has been empty for years.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UFb5lLhJYjw

We always have a great time at the games. Lots of school spirit. Go Hoos!

Why can’t they fill the stadium? Seriously, it’s a bad look.

The team sucks and has for decades.

I went to UIUC and it was the same thing. They were good in the 1980s and the stadium was full, then they just sucked for 30 years and kids, alums and locals have better things to do with their time.

It is same with the Commanders, they were terrible for a long time the stadium had been half empty for years until last year.

If UVA is any good, the fans will come out. It isn't like VT where they were awesome for like 20 years and just recently started being terrible. The VT fans know they can turn things around if things break their way, but UVA fans have no memories of their glory years.

It seems a bit sad that the measure of higher education for many is how good the football team is and whether the stadium is full.

Nobody said it’s the measure of higher education but you’re kidding yourself if you don’t think it matters for school spirit and overall excitement. A winning program creates a buzz, the opposite of the depressing description of UVa from a PP.

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Anonymous wrote:Don’t go to UVA if you want to support a winning football team.

At least, as a student, you will have no trouble getting tickets to games.

Nobody goes to games, it’s really sad. UVA lost to JMU which was the final straw for the few that actually still went to games.

Plenty attend UVA football games. Love it when the Cavalier rides out with the sword held high on that beautiful horse. Give it a rest, buddy.

“Plenty” meaning the upper deck has been empty for years.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UFb5lLhJYjw

We always have a great time at the games. Lots of school spirit. Go Hoos!

Why can’t they fill the stadium? Seriously, it’s a bad look.

The team sucks and has for decades.

I went to UIUC and it was the same thing. They were good in the 1980s and the stadium was full, then they just sucked for 30 years and kids, alums and locals have better things to do with their time.

It is same with the Commanders, they were terrible for a long time the stadium had been half empty for years until last year.

If UVA is any good, the fans will come out. It isn't like VT where they were awesome for like 20 years and just recently started being terrible. The VT fans know they can turn things around if things break their way, but UVA fans have no memories of their glory years.

It seems a bit sad that the measure of higher education for many is how good the football team is and whether the stadium is full.

Nobody said it’s the measure of higher education but you’re kidding yourself if you don’t think it matters for school spirit and overall excitement. A winning program creates a buzz, the opposite of the depressing description of UVa from a PP.

Np. Plenty of tailgating and buzz at the UVA football games I’ve attended. Looking forward to this upcoming season - winning season or not.

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Anonymous wrote: I would never say this out loud, but to me it feels like all the smartest kids at all the northern Virginia schools go to UVA, making it a place of sharp elbows. I've heard it's hard to even join clubs there because everything is so competitive.

How is this different from ANY highly rejective school? I guarantee you that every school in the top 30 or even top 50 is full of the smartest, most competitive kids. If you don't want "competition" and "sharp elbows" then send your kid to a school with an admission rate of 80% or higher.

This.

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Anonymous wrote:Don’t go to UVA if you want to support a winning football team.

At least, as a student, you will have no trouble getting tickets to games.

Nobody goes to games, it’s really sad. UVA lost to JMU which was the final straw for the few that actually still went to games.

Plenty attend UVA football games. Love it when the Cavalier rides out with the sword held high on that beautiful horse. Give it a rest, buddy.

“Plenty” meaning the upper deck has been empty for years.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UFb5lLhJYjw

We always have a great time at the games. Lots of school spirit. Go Hoos!

Why can’t they fill the stadium? Seriously, it’s a bad look.

The team sucks and has for decades.

I went to UIUC and it was the same thing. They were good in the 1980s and the stadium was full, then they just sucked for 30 years and kids, alums and locals have better things to do with their time.

It is same with the Commanders, they were terrible for a long time the stadium had been half empty for years until last year.

If UVA is any good, the fans will come out. It isn't like VT where they were awesome for like 20 years and just recently started being terrible. The VT fans know they can turn things around if things break their way, but UVA fans have no memories of their glory years.

It seems a bit sad that the measure of higher education for many is how good the football team is and whether the stadium is full.

Nobody said it’s the measure of higher education but you’re kidding yourself if you don’t think it matters for school spirit and overall excitement. A winning program creates a buzz, the opposite of the depressing description of UVa from a PP.

Np. Plenty of tailgating and buzz at the UVA football games I’ve attended. Looking forward to this upcoming season - winning season or not.

DP. Maybe you’ve never experienced a full stadium or a team that’s actually good. It’s different. Good luck and have fun though.

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Anonymous wrote:Don’t go to UVA if you want to support a winning football team.

At least, as a student, you will have no trouble getting tickets to games.

Nobody goes to games, it’s really sad. UVA lost to JMU which was the final straw for the few that actually still went to games.

Plenty attend UVA football games. Love it when the Cavalier rides out with the sword held high on that beautiful horse. Give it a rest, buddy.

“Plenty” meaning the upper deck has been empty for years.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UFb5lLhJYjw

We always have a great time at the games. Lots of school spirit. Go Hoos!

Why can’t they fill the stadium? Seriously, it’s a bad look.

The team sucks and has for decades.

I went to UIUC and it was the same thing. They were good in the 1980s and the stadium was full, then they just sucked for 30 years and kids, alums and locals have better things to do with their time.

It is same with the Commanders, they were terrible for a long time the stadium had been half empty for years until last year.

If UVA is any good, the fans will come out. It isn't like VT where they were awesome for like 20 years and just recently started being terrible. The VT fans know they can turn things around if things break their way, but UVA fans have no memories of their glory years.

It seems a bit sad that the measure of higher education for many is how good the football team is and whether the stadium is full.

Nobody said it’s the measure of higher education but you’re kidding yourself if you don’t think it matters for school spirit and overall excitement. A winning program creates a buzz, the opposite of the depressing description of UVa from a PP.

Np. Plenty of tailgating and buzz at the UVA football games I’ve attended. Looking forward to this upcoming season - winning season or not.

DP. Maybe you’ve never experienced a full stadium or a team that’s actually good. It’s different. Good luck and have fun though.

Yay it's fun but it is a stupid reason on which to base a college decision.

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Anonymous wrote:Don’t go to UVA if you want to support a winning football team.

At least, as a student, you will have no trouble getting tickets to games.

Nobody goes to games, it’s really sad. UVA lost to JMU which was the final straw for the few that actually still went to games.

Plenty attend UVA football games. Love it when the Cavalier rides out with the sword held high on that beautiful horse. Give it a rest, buddy.

“Plenty” meaning the upper deck has been empty for years.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UFb5lLhJYjw

We always have a great time at the games. Lots of school spirit. Go Hoos!

Why can’t they fill the stadium? Seriously, it’s a bad look.

The team sucks and has for decades.

I went to UIUC and it was the same thing. They were good in the 1980s and the stadium was full, then they just sucked for 30 years and kids, alums and locals have better things to do with their time.

It is same with the Commanders, they were terrible for a long time the stadium had been half empty for years until last year.

If UVA is any good, the fans will come out. It isn't like VT where they were awesome for like 20 years and just recently started being terrible. The VT fans know they can turn things around if things break their way, but UVA fans have no memories of their glory years.

It seems a bit sad that the measure of higher education for many is how good the football team is and whether the stadium is full.

Nobody said it’s the measure of higher education but you’re kidding yourself if you don’t think it matters for school spirit and overall excitement. A winning program creates a buzz, the opposite of the depressing description of UVa from a PP.

Np. Plenty of tailgating and buzz at the UVA football games I’ve attended. Looking forward to this upcoming season - winning season or not.

DP. Maybe you’ve never experienced a full stadium or a team that’s actually good. It’s different. Good luck and have fun though.

Yay it's fun but it is a stupid reason on which to base a college decision.

Once again, nobody said it’s a reason to base a college decision. Also once again, a winning football team has tangible benefits such as full stadiums and more widespread excitement on campus. UVA fans should really be demanding answers from the AD, president and board as to why they have been awful for so long. It’s sad.

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Aside from a terrible football team, UVA is pretty much a winner for Virginia residents. It offers excellent academics, reasonable tuition, and a decent distance from most VA residents. I really wish my kid was going there. Sure, there are better choices, but it's going to be tough for a Virginia resident to do better without paying significantly more tuition and traveling significantly greater distances.

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Anonymous wrote:Don’t go to UVA if you want to support a winning football team.

At least, as a student, you will have no trouble getting tickets to games.

Nobody goes to games, it’s really sad. UVA lost to JMU which was the final straw for the few that actually still went to games.

Plenty attend UVA football games. Love it when the Cavalier rides out with the sword held high on that beautiful horse. Give it a rest, buddy.

“Plenty” meaning the upper deck has been empty for years.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UFb5lLhJYjw

We always have a great time at the games. Lots of school spirit. Go Hoos!

Why can’t they fill the stadium? Seriously, it’s a bad look.

The team sucks and has for decades.

I went to UIUC and it was the same thing. They were good in the 1980s and the stadium was full, then they just sucked for 30 years and kids, alums and locals have better things to do with their time.

It is same with the Commanders, they were terrible for a long time the stadium had been half empty for years until last year.

If UVA is any good, the fans will come out. It isn't like VT where they were awesome for like 20 years and just recently started being terrible. The VT fans know they can turn things around if things break their way, but UVA fans have no memories of their glory years.

It seems a bit sad that the measure of higher education for many is how good the football team is and whether the stadium is full.

Nobody said it’s the measure of higher education but you’re kidding yourself if you don’t think it matters for school spirit and overall excitement. A winning program creates a buzz, the opposite of the depressing description of UVa from a PP.

Np. Plenty of tailgating and buzz at the UVA football games I’ve attended. Looking forward to this upcoming season - winning season or not.

DP. Maybe you’ve never experienced a full stadium or a team that’s actually good. It’s different. Good luck and have fun though.

Yay it's fun but it is a stupid reason on which to base a college decision.

Once again, nobody said it’s a reason to base a college decision.

Yes they did, idiot.

Also once again, a winning football team has tangible benefits such as full stadiums and more widespread excitement on campus. UVA fans should really be demanding answers from the AD, president and board as to why they have been awful for so long. It’s sad.

Or you could just go there for the education and not care about football, or you could go there and be excited about the UVA teams that are good, like men's lacrosse.

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When we lived in SF/Marin, my DC was accepted to Cal, UCLA and UVA. Chose to go OOS UVA. I got a few raised eyebrows from friends.

He made the most of so many academic opportunities which I can’t name without identifying him. He won substantial $ and administrative support for grad school, beating out several Ivy+ peers in the process. It was absolutely worth it in his case.

His cohort was wonderful. Ten of them came to visit us one year (such chaos! such fun!) and they were dynamic, curious and smart. I’ve never had so much with a group of “kids” in my home.

His freshman year was the UnbelieVAble basketball championship. The place was electrifying and fun in a way that few SLACs or Ivies will ever be.

I do think it is quite prestigious in some circles. Less so in others. Who cares? If your child knows how to find their peers and maximize opportunities, don’t hesitate to send them there. Think of the whole experience when evaluating if any school is the right place.

FWIW, his best friend from high school attended a T10 and was somewhat unhappy socially for years. It was just okay, not great. Lotta stressed out grindy types in a dark, cold place. Another friend went to MIT and dropped out. Two went to Cal and did well but hit enormous frustration along the way due to classes being impacted.

They were a high achieving, charismatic high school bunch. And the UVA grad had the best overall academic and social experience in college. His career is going very well now. Plenty of UVA recognition to start. But we are the sort who think that what you achieve in your first few years out of undergrad become far more important for laying a professional foundation than the sticker your mom slapped on the window of the family SUV in May of your senior year in high school. YMMV.

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UVA is just UF pretending to be something better…

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Anonymous wrote:UVA is just UF pretending to be something better…

Jealous much?

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When we lived in SF/Marin, my DC was accepted to Cal, UCLA and UVA. Chose to go OOS UVA. I got a few raised eyebrows from friends.

He made the most of so many academic opportunities which I can’t name without identifying him. He won substantial $ and administrative support for grad school, beating out several Ivy+ peers in the process. It was absolutely worth it in his case.

His cohort was wonderful. Ten of them came to visit us one year (such chaos! such fun!) and they were dynamic, curious and smart. I’ve never had so much with a group of “kids” in my home.

His freshman year was the UnbelieVAble basketball championship. The place was electrifying and fun in a way that few SLACs or Ivies will ever be.

I do think it is quite prestigious in some circles. Less so in others. Who cares? If your child knows how to find their peers and maximize opportunities, don’t hesitate to send them there. Think of the whole experience when evaluating if any school is the right place.

FWIW, his best friend from high school attended a T10 and was somewhat unhappy socially for years. It was just okay, not great. Lotta stressed out grindy types in a dark, cold place. Another friend went to MIT and dropped out. Two went to Cal and did well but hit enormous frustration along the way due to classes being impacted.

They were a high achieving, charismatic high school bunch. And the UVA grad had the best overall academic and social experience in college. His career is going very well now. Plenty of UVA recognition to start. But we are the sort who think that what you achieve in your first few years out of undergrad become far more important for laying a professional foundation than the sticker your mom slapped on the window of the family SUV in May of your senior year in high school. YMMV.

Amazing post! Thank you for sharing.

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Anonymous wrote:UVA is just UF pretending to be something better…

Given FL population > 3 times that of Virginia and assuming
1 Same percentage of smart/ hardworking students
2 propensity to enroll at their respective flagship is similar (based on rank and financial considerations)

Then one must deduce : the FL smarter student population > UVA’s

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Anonymous wrote:Don’t go to UVA if you want to support a winning football team.

At least, as a student, you will have no trouble getting tickets to games.

Nobody goes to games, it’s really sad. UVA lost to JMU which was the final straw for the few that actually still went to games.

Plenty attend UVA football games. Love it when the Cavalier rides out with the sword held high on that beautiful horse. Give it a rest, buddy.

“Plenty” meaning the upper deck has been empty for years.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UFb5lLhJYjw

We always have a great time at the games. Lots of school spirit. Go Hoos!

Why can’t they fill the stadium? Seriously, it’s a bad look.

The team sucks and has for decades.

I went to UIUC and it was the same thing. They were good in the 1980s and the stadium was full, then they just sucked for 30 years and kids, alums and locals have better things to do with their time.

It is same with the Commanders, they were terrible for a long time the stadium had been half empty for years until last year.

If UVA is any good, the fans will come out. It isn't like VT where they were awesome for like 20 years and just recently started being terrible. The VT fans know they can turn things around if things break their way, but UVA fans have no memories of their glory years.

It seems a bit sad that the measure of higher education for many is how good the football team is and whether the stadium is full.

Nobody said it’s the measure of higher education but you’re kidding yourself if you don’t think it matters for school spirit and overall excitement. A winning program creates a buzz, the opposite of the depressing description of UVa from a PP.

Np. Plenty of tailgating and buzz at the UVA football games I’ve attended. Looking forward to this upcoming season - winning season or not.

DP. Maybe you’ve never experienced a full stadium or a team that’s actually good. It’s different. Good luck and have fun though.

Yay it's fun but it is a stupid reason on which to base a college decision.

Once again, nobody said it’s a reason to base a college decision.

Yes they did, idiot.

Also once again, a winning football team has tangible benefits such as full stadiums and more widespread excitement on campus. UVA fans should really be demanding answers from the AD, president and board as to why they have been awful for so long. It’s sad.

Or you could just go there for the education and not care about football, or you could go there and be excited about the UVA teams that are good, like men's lacrosse.

You seem lame af