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VUaskew wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:01 am yes, this is an instant gratification society we live in. No one wants to work for anything.

The funny part is that it’s not even a job yet. It’s a game of basketball.

Stackhouse has a good blueprint for getting to the NBA. He’s a great developer. If these kids say they want to go to the league but don’t want to work for it then it’s on them. They want to be paid like pros but they also get their feelings hurt. The real world has come to them.

I'm sure it's near impossible to run a program with no transfers but we shouldn't lose players at the rate we do. There will always be a kid that wants more pt, be closer to home, etc... but the fact we have so many core players leaving for equal or lesser programs points to a deeper problem. I thi...

They probably are making content on Instagram.

Vandy187187 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 8:31 pm if that is the best we can do god help us.

Wake forest and Xavier are pretty strong programs…

I see that Bronnie James value is estimated up to 8 million off the NIL. Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers has made 1.4 million. I would assume incoming Arch Manning will make much more. This is bigger money than I thought. I don’t see Vanderbilt participating nearly as much as these other schools.

What are some dollar amounts that you all are hearing coming from the NIL?

Maybe it’s just me, but all these academic juniors leaving one year shy of a VU degree just seems shortsighted. I know that to some extent the quality of a degree is limited by your career goals. If you don’t plan to continue in academia in pursuit of an advanced degree, then a degree from another ...

Maybe it’s just me, but all these academic juniors leaving one year shy of a VU degree just seems shortsighted. I know that to some extent the quality of a degree is limited by your career goals. If you don’t plan to continue in academia in pursuit of an advanced degree, then a degree from another ...

Its not just a Vandy thing. The portal and NIL make it a real challenge for me to get behind college athletics anymore. It just feels kinda icky. There is no loyalty and commitment in big time college sports. I’m an optimist but I’m not looking forward to the future of college athletics. I have alw...

Must be money. Where and how and everything is a mystery but at the end of the day, it’s the biggest motivator. Sucks for us fans.

Of course, everyone is entitled to their own decisions. I just wished to see the team try to run it back. They were scary good the last couple months of the season.

I don't blame Stack for this. It's a combination of the NIL money, individual circumstances and just the changing tide of college sports. I'm really disappointed and sad- especially about Tyrin. It’s truly remarkable. I loved last years team so much and thought it was true brotherhood. The whole te...

Ideally, if they are used correctly, you are correct, especially with QMB, who did every hustle thing he could to make up for his lack of athleticism and scoring ability. But CJS played Thomas like a starter, not a 4th or 5th option. Remember that Thomas started 17 games last season, the same numbe...

Vandy187187 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:43 am This is comical. For all the "developing" and "strong relationships" sure seems like lots of key close players with major team roles leaving Stack this year.

And his top assistant coach

Neither Thomas or QMB have found a new school. What are the odds one returns? Can they return? I would assume that anyone hitting the portal is gone. But agree with Nashman - why would we want Thomas back? At best he is buried on the bench as a three point specialist. At worse he is taking up 20 mp...

Neither Thomas or QMB have found a new school. What are the odds one returns? Can they return?

This is the inside info I was asking for a couple weeks ago.

He shoots a very good percentage from three. Good numbers overall regardless of competition. Really looks like a good addition on paper. If he signs and we get a big man along with Lawrence coming back, I will be very optimistic.

I like this guy, but all I want is guards, real guards. Lots of them. If you feel like you can grab guards in the portal easily, then fine. If the idea is to teach swingman as freshmen something, then whatever works. At this point, I have to hope Stack sees what most see about roster management. Ju...