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commadore wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:33 pm At 67 I think I could beat Bulger to first. Still, 6-3 good guys.

Well, at 76 I could maybe beat him if they gave me a five minute head start.

FayetteDore wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:21 pm I heard the TV announcers say that too (4 games) but all the news coverage I saw afterward indicated one game.

Anybody know what the rule is?

Yes. Do anything you want, behave like an a$$hat and the SEC will show a total lack of character and give you a slap on the wrist. Very simple rule.

Thomas to Bowling Green per Twitter. Bowling Green State U ? They are ranked in a tie at #263 national universities. I really don't want to diss the school (I'm from that area of the country), but the campus itself is not in a garden spot or area for great social life (20 miles to Toledo). Surely T...

I predicted when NIL money was first allowed that VU had to get busy with it or get leveled in the SEC. At the time, I was worrying more about it's impact on football than basketball, which we now know is not the case. It all seems to boil down to one fact: additional upfront cash is more valuable ...

Is there a timeframe on the portal? I haven't been keeping track of it, but figured it would stop before spring practices came around. If it continues after spring practices, it seems like players can gauge their likelihood of winning the starting job/a good deal of playing time and then transfer i...

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 ...

"It makes a mockery of what the sport is"

I liked the article, but have to say that college sports long ago descended past "mockery" status.

This is most likely about the money and ,yes, I would bet inappropriate contact as well. Whatever , I am sick of the whole mess and don't completely absolve the players. I cheer for the VU athletes because I believe, apparently somewhat incorrectly, that they are young people with their heads screwe...

Are we recruiting with a focus on hitters and /or has hitting coaching slipped ? truly would like to hear from those with more knowledge.

VandyPhile wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 8:49 pm Does anyone find it odd that nearly every hit they had was a dinger?

Is Beck still on the team ?

If we had some offense, a win would have been possible. Sorry to see the good guys have an unexpectedly weak pitching night as well.

Dang don't stretch that !!!!!!!!!!!!!

historybill wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 12:57 pm Petry had a 3-run homer for South Carolina, and the freshman now has NINETEEN home runs.

Good grief, kid.

At one point does everyone just intentionally walk the guy?

Or talk him into transferring ?

C'mon, just a thought.

Thanks for the link Versus75. Was not familiar with him, but he sounds like a man who could really help the Dores.

If he signs with Vandy, he would be the third player in this class in the swingman size range (6-6/6-7). (Not saying their games are all alike, however.) To save others time, his offer list includes: Arizona State TCU Texas Houston LSU Okie St. Ole Miss Texas A&M SMU Thanks for this. I really p...

DeefromAtlanta wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 4:47 pm Is this NIL related?

Certainly would like to know the answer.

geeznotagain wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:06 pm Maybe it's just my resistance to change. But I don't like it. The "thanks" tag makes me think of Miss Manners. "Thanks" and "liking or agreeing" can be totally different concepts.

Sorry . Agree with you but just had to do the thumbs up "Thanks".

thanks Don ! You are my hero .

May be just me but I don't seem able to like any posts

Playing to my devious nature. NIL is not a pay for performance of any duty deal, therefore is it truly earned income which I assume is the visa issue ? Why could VU not pay him NIL money for endorsement / image in the Netherlands ? Legal as far as NCAA (almost nonexistant) rules and can't believe IN...