Official Off-Topic VT Thread

[wildturkey]

Isn't that uni article from a few years back and was debunked already?

 

[Fetti]

I wonder why they didn't do one for the Packers?? Would the helmets look like cheese with holes in it?

Some are pretty cool. ALot of throwback logos though

 

[NickVT10]

I wonder why they didn't do one for the Packers?? Would the helmets look like cheese with holes in it?

Some are pretty cool. ALot of throwback logos though

The article I saw had the packers. They looked exactly the same just different shadowing pretty much. Pants and Jersey's were solid with no stripes.

 

[hunzworth]

Isn't that uni article from a few years back and was debunked already?

^ ^ ^ ^ ^

 

[HokieGhost]

Wasn't sure where to put this, but we may see this guy sometime in the near future...

@OS_Recruiting Sentinel Recruiting
Orlando speedster, #FSU football pledge Marvin Bracy runs fastest 55-meter indoor time in world this season

Orlando's Marvin Bracy runs world's fastest indoor 55 meters of season

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

Wasn't sure where to put this, but we may see this guy sometime in the near future...

@OS_Recruiting Sentinel Recruiting
Orlando speedster, #FSU football pledge Marvin Bracy runs fastest 55-meter indoor time in world this season

Orlando's Marvin Bracy runs world's fastest indoor 55 meters of season

These guys tend to slow down a bit when they get busted across the chops by linebacker sized safeties, though.

Antone Exum
Ronny Vandyke

 

[redlegs@hokies]

hey all, first post to the board, just trying to get a feel of things

 

[NickVT10]

hey all, first post to the board, just trying to get a feel of things

Welcome! Don't forget to post in the New Posters thread and give a little intro

 

[NickVT10]

So we were shooting for 100k views on the 2012 Recruitment thread by NSD and we are over 170k. I see 200k for the 2013 thread by NSD 2013

 

[amszete]

I am thinking of investing in the Virginia 529 - VEST program. Anyone currently doing this now? I know it relies on the market so funds may not be where you want them to be now, but I would be investing for 18 years or so down the road so now is the time to get in and invest I would think. Please feel free to reply with any thoughts on this.

Overview of the program....
http://www.virginia529.com/documents/vest/program_description/va529_vest_program_description.pdf

 

[ckhokie]

I am thinking of investing in the Virginia 529 - VEST program. Anyone currently doing this now? I know it relies on the market so funds may not be where you want them to be now, but I would be investing for 18 years or so down the road so now is the time to get in and invest I would think. Please feel free to reply with any thoughts on this.

Overview of the program....
http://www.virginia529.com/documents/vest/program_description/va529_vest_program_description.pdf

A 529 is the most advantageous way to save for college right now. They work much like a Roth IRA in that all of the investment growth is tax-deferred. You will also most likely get VA state tax breaks depending on what plan you choose. 18 years of market growth is a long time. Don't worry about the market today.

Feel free to DM me with any personal finance/investment related questions...it's my job.

 

[HoHumHokie]

A 529 is the most advantageous way to save for college right now. They work much like a Roth IRA in that all of the investment growth is tax-deferred. You will also most likely get VA state tax breaks depending on what plan you choose. 18 years of market growth is a long time. Don't worry about the market today.

Feel free to DM me with any personal finance/investment related questions...it's my job.

Consider maxing out annual contributions ($5000) to a Roth before contributing to a 529, since your Roth contributions can be used for anything, while the 529 contributions can only be used for education. Also, I don't believe you have to open a 529 in the state you live in. There a handful of states that offer better 529 plans (better investment options) than VA.

 

[ckhokie]

Consider maxing out annual contributions ($5000) to a Roth before contributing to a 529, since your Roth contributions can be used for anything, while the 529 contributions can only be used for education. Also, I don't believe you have to open a 529 in the state you live in. There a handful of states that offer better 529 plans (better investment options) than VA.

Both of these are true, however you may have to pay ordinary income tax on your Roth deductions. Ideally, you should max your Roth anyways - definitely max it if you are contributing to your 401(k) above your companies match amount. You won't qualify for any state tax breaks typically if you choose a 529 plan outside of your state

 

[HokieGhost]

O. M. G. - Somebody shoot me!

 

[HokieGhost]

This is just too funny not to post!

Chris Farley Hidden Camera Commercial

Enjoy!

 

[hunzworth]

didnt know where exactly to put this but here is a look back @ our 2007 class. FWIw when these list come out it always amazes me how many guys just never "pan out".

http://blogs.roanoke.com/andybitter...g-virginia-techs-2007-class-five-years-later/

 

[NickVT10]

Great story of friendship. Some guys from my town. I don't know them but some friends and family were friends with them.

Hampden-Sydney fire rescue attempt spurred by friendship | Richmond Times-Dispatch

One has since been released and the other is doing well and improving faster than expected.

 

[Chrish1023]

My god... Where's that Georgia fan? He might enjoy this

Georgia's Anna Watson Is College Football's Strongest Female Cheerleader | ThePostGame

 

[Taz_Hokie]

Just saw this today, damn funny if you ask me.

 

[NickVT10]

My god... Where's that Georgia fan? He might enjoy this

Georgia's Anna Watson Is College Football's Strongest Female Cheerleader | ThePostGame

I think I could ride it...

...but I might get hurt