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by jpmando
Mon Sep 04, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Football
Topic: Hustler: analysis of AAMU game, plus player profile of Will Sheppard
Replies: 2
Views: 2599

Re: Hustler: analysis of AAMU game, plus player profile of Will Sheppard

I really like this he way Sheppard takes control in the end zone when the throws come his way. I would like to see more dependable hands from him when the ball is thrown high over his head. I'm not sure how to coach making those types of catches when the ball hits his fingertips. I think that improv...
by jpmando
Sat Sep 02, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Football
Topic: NILs
Replies: 5
Views: 3543

Re: NILs

A sad commentary on our modern world. Profit above all else.

Let's do away with any reference to "student-athlete" once and for all. It is way past time.
by jpmando
Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Football
Topic: Podcast: James Franklin talks about leaving VU & the commitment level
Replies: 15
Views: 8460

Re: Podcast: James Franklin talks about leaving VU & the commitment level

This 60 year fan and legacy alumnus is always stunned by the vitriol directed at Franklin. He did exactly what every and any head coach does in the slimy world of college athletics- (ne professional sport minor leagues). He bolted when he got a better offer, as did his recruits. The fact that he was...
by jpmando
Sun May 14, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Baseball
Topic: The color guy last night
Replies: 27
Views: 5641

Re: The color guy last night

just google "Run Lindsay"
by jpmando
Sun May 14, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Baseball
Topic: The color guy last night
Replies: 27
Views: 5641

Re: The color guy last night

I absolutely agree. There just was nobody like Munson, and nobody I ve ever heard since who compares.
by jpmando
Fri Apr 14, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Men's Basketball
Topic: Legitimate concerns
Replies: 41
Views: 8091

Re: Legitimate concerns

The NCAA board of directors approved the portal period without a whimper . They rolled and caved, whether from fear of legal issues or from back room money. Either way, they gave In willingly, from what I have read. They certainly knew and well understood the ramifications of their decision. And max...
by jpmando
Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: Vanderbilt Men's Basketball
Topic: Legitimate concerns
Replies: 41
Views: 8091

Re: Legitimate concerns

Bigger problem to me is the overall focus away from any real team loyalty among players. The NCAA has chosen money over everything else. As have coaches and players. College sports have finally acquiesced-officially. And the rich will get richer-the rest will decline and eventually fold their progra...
by jpmando
Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:06 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Men's Basketball
Topic: OT - NYT: A Fourth Alabama Player Was at a Deadly Shooting, in a Car Hit by Bullets
Replies: 74
Views: 7943

Re: OT - NYT: A Fourth Alabama Player Was at a Deadly Shooting, in a Car Hit by Bullets

The tenor of this discussion is really unbelievable to me.

Bravo Saban for showing some guts and moral fiber.
by jpmando
Sun Mar 19, 2023 9:47 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Men's Basketball
Topic: OT - NYT: A Fourth Alabama Player Was at a Deadly Shooting, in a Car Hit by Bullets
Replies: 74
Views: 7943

Re: OT - NYT: A Fourth Alabama Player Was at a Deadly Shooting, in a Car Hit by Bullets

Have we forgotten that we are discussing being at the scene of a murder? The lady is DEAD. Suppying a gun used in the murder? And no consequences from the University? You cannot be serious about that. Seeing the reality of "win at all costs" is pretty shocking. And I believe our ex-pres Bi...
by jpmando
Sun Mar 12, 2023 7:51 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Men's Basketball
Topic: Vanderbilt vs. Miss State
Replies: 16
Views: 2289

Re: Vanderbilt vs. Miss State

It doesn't, not at all. I have to think that, as usual, the money that goes with " big" school supporters figures into all of these decisions. Same with bowl games and bowl matchups. VU has long been a "small" school, an academically-oriented outlier among NCAA "powers"...
by jpmando
Sat Mar 11, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Men's Basketball
Topic: A look at the preseason top 25
Replies: 5
Views: 1063

Re: A look at the preseason top 25

Im sure my thoughts are generational to a point. But slavish allegiance to computer metrics is absurd in this case. I would wager that the NET somehow magically disappears from the discussion next season. Unfortunately we may still suffer a screwing from it this season.
by jpmando
Thu Feb 09, 2023 10:59 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Men's Basketball
Topic: Southern Miss - Who was the genius...
Replies: 14
Views: 2196

Re: Southern Miss - Who was the genius...

I for one was very impressed during the game with Haase and his talent, especially shooting and mobility, and several of his teammates looked capable as well. I was certainly puzzled by the reaction of forumites to the loss. They looked like a pretty solid, cohesive bunch. Guess they are after all.
by jpmando
Thu Feb 09, 2023 10:52 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Men's Basketball
Topic: Game thoughts
Replies: 16
Views: 2608

Re: Game thoughts

I have to strongly agree about Franklin, I would need to see evidence of this coverup. Im not sure we have all the details . I feel sure that if he were clearly complicit in the crime after the fact, that he would have been charged. I for one give him benefit of the doubt. And I also appreciate his ...
by jpmando
Thu Feb 09, 2023 10:51 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Men's Basketball
Topic: Game thoughts
Replies: 16
Views: 2608

Re: Game thoughts

I have to strongly agree about Franklin, I would need to see evidence of this coverup. Im not sure we have all the details . I feel sure that if he were clearly complicit in the crime after the fact, that he would have been charged. I for one give him benefit of the doubt. And I also appreciate his ...
by jpmando
Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Men's Basketball
Topic: Colin Smith/Noah Shelby Injured?
Replies: 19
Views: 3822

Re: Colin Smith/Noah Shelby Injured?

I am resigned to the fact that I, personally, have little understanding of much of this modern world. If the head coach says, "take better shots, first look for your teammates before you shoot"-Uh, if I want to play, why wouldn't I do exactly that? "I want to see you commit to playing...
by jpmando
Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:35 am
Forum: Vanderbilt Men's Basketball
Topic: Honest question
Replies: 38
Views: 6289

Re: Honest question

Not trying to mix it up here, just a comment or two. First , injuries happen and we don't have details. But what I see is a lack of playing time for the freshmen, or so it seems. That is on the coaching staff- a difficult problem , discussed here often. That is a coaching decision. And without a hos...
by jpmando
Mon Jan 16, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Men's Basketball
Topic: What should have happened?
Replies: 33
Views: 4081

Re: What should have happened?

Honorable mention: Stu Aberdeen from UT. Does that name jog any memories?
by jpmando
Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:51 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Men's Basketball
Topic: The talent is there
Replies: 19
Views: 2756

Re: The talent is there

I have to comment here. Until someone can verify that admission to VU is more difficult now than in past decades, using the academic limitations argument may not be valid. Skinner, Newton, Fogler, Stallings had significant success during many of their years. VBK results were not terrible. Drew was s...
by jpmando
Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:31 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Men's Basketball
Topic: Just going to go ahead and say it…
Replies: 9
Views: 3191

Re: Just going to go ahead and say it…

Well we all have our opinions, and I was not able to see the game. I was able to see clips of the play in question. The call was missed, the gesture was inconsequential. Our coach was right to protest, within reason. However, the degree of disruption and the free FTs hurt our team's chances, and was...
by jpmando
Sat Nov 26, 2022 9:45 pm
Forum: Vanderbilt Football
Topic: and some of us….
Replies: 5
Views: 1530

Re: and some of us….

Now that we know that Swann has been available from
the start, our game planning and play calls make no sense,