Bill's Baseball Thread [Experts ONLY]

[volfanbill]

no idea maybe @Orangeslice13 can answer that

I know the answer

 

[508mikey]

I know the answer

greed ?

 

[joevol33]

I know the answer

 

[joevol33]

Just been waiting for a moment to use that

 

[volfanbill]

Both the bidders and buyers know the timelines and budgets can’t be met when the deal is agreed upon

 

[malinoisvol]

Both the bidders and buyers know the timelines and budgets can’t be met when the deal is agreed upon

Correct!

Also, sadly, the military's contracting official(s) believes them and signs off on it.

Don't forget, Uncle Sam's agents like to do change orders midstream.

It's the 8th circle of hell. Lol

 

[volfanbill]

Correct!

Also, sadly, the military's contracting official(s) believes them and signs off on it.

Don't forget, Uncle Sam's agents like to do change orders midstream.

It's the 8th circle of hell. Lol

It’s not just military bidding unfortunately. But you’re not wrong

 

[Orangeslice13]

So what was the reason construction was always behind and over budget prior?

Change orders….
From what I have heard.

 

[Orangeslice13]

If we don’t promote Erlander today I may drive to Knoxville and punch DW in the face

Edit: Elander.
Mad and dyslexic

 

[volfanbill]

Anyways. Thank you CTV. You didn’t just leave Vol baseball in a better place than you inherited it, you turned us into a monster. And you brought this long time absolute lover of baseball excitement and joy not seen this century. I’ll forever be grateful to you for all of that and wish you great success in the pros. I just hate it’s the Giants of all teams willing to take this gamble. At least it’s not the Reds I guess

 

[82_VOL_83]

I have 2 concerns:
1. DW ****s this up and we go back into a blackhole with the program.
2. CTV simply wanted out and saw going to the bigs for a few years (I have no faith that he won't tank in less than 3) and then go to LSU or AR where baseball is on par or better supported than football. This is a reflection on DW no matter what.

 

[82_VOL_83]

Anyways. Thank you CTV. You didn’t just leave Vol baseball in a better place than you inherited it, you turned us into a monster. And you brought this long time absolute lover of baseball excitement and joy not seen this century. I’ll forever be grateful to you for all of that and wish you great success in the pros. I just hate it’s the Giants of all teams willing to take this gamble. At least it’s not the Reds I guess

This^^^


Could have been the Braves but they don't have the guts to do it.

 

[95 Vol Alum]

I have 2 concerns:
1. DW ****s this up and we go back into a blackhole with the program.
2. CTV simply wanted out and saw going to the bigs for a few years (I have no faith that he won't tank in less than 3) and then go to LSU or AR where baseball is on par or better supported than football. This is a reflection on DW no matter what.

This seems to be a popular view. I don’t blame Danny White, though. He was investing in the program including the coaches. Ultimately, SF chose to offer, and Vitello chose to leave.

 

[82_VOL_83]

This seems to be a popular view. I don’t blame Danny White, though. He was investing in the program including the coaches. Ultimately, SF chose to offer, and Vitello chose to leave.

probably something between the two.

 

[NorCalVol67]

This^^^


Could have been the Braves but they don't have the guts to do it.

Thank god it wasn’t the Braves.

 

[82_VOL_83]

Thank god it wasn’t the Braves.

ROFL!!!

 

[volfanbill]

I have 2 concerns:
1. DW ****s this up and we go back into a blackhole with the program.
2. CTV simply wanted out and saw going to the bigs for a few years (I have no faith that he won't tank in less than 3) and then go to LSU or AR where baseball is on par or better supported than football. This is a reflection on DW no matter what.

I don’t think he wanted out at all. He was just presented an incredible opportunity that he couldn’t pass up. And I don’t blame him. He’s had possible outs at the collegiate level every year he’s been here

 

[82_VOL_83]

I don’t think he wanted out at all. He was just presented an incredible opportunity that he couldn’t pass up. And I don’t blame him. He’s had possible outs at the collegiate level every year he’s been here

I think that was part of it, I am a "where there's smoke, there's fire" kinda guy. I posted the rumor about 3 weeks ago and was assured it was bunk. I've kept an eye open. I've heard too many rumors that the DW CTV relationship was strained. I have to believe that weighed into the decision.

 

[volfanbill]

I think that was part of it, I am a "where there's smoke, there's fire" kinda guy. I posted the rumor about 3 weeks ago and was assured it was bunk. I've kept an eye open. I've heard too many rumors that the DW CTV relationship was strained. I have to believe that weighed into the decision.

Every coach within the UTAD is begging DW for more. That’s your smoke. There’s a price to pay for being an “everything school” and not just a a singular sport school. The money seems “unlimited” until it gets put on paper and gets added up

 

[82_VOL_83]

Every coach within the UTAD is begging DW for more. That’s your smoke. There’s a price to pay for being an “everything school” and not just a a singular sport school. The money seems “unlimited” until it gets put on paper and gets added up

He has up to 34 Schollie players to look after. No one else has that many. Not sure DW was sympathetic to that.

Edit: Except Football

 

[NorCalVol67]

Regarding the construction delay discussion, some may find this interesting. Skip to the part 2007 I-580 East Connector collapse. A few minutes of distraction from CTV.

I was living in SF and working in Berkeley. I did not take this skyway, but I did pass by it every day. It was fascinating how quickly it was repaired. And pretty wild seeing it the day after the collapse.

@Orangeslice13, placing a very low bid with incentives paid off.

MacArthur Maze - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[volfanbill]

He has up to 34 Schollie players to look after. No one else has that many. Not sure DW was sympathetic to that.

Edit: Except Football

what's he getting compared to most? Baseball has always got the short end of the stick with schollies. Again, it's an all "everything school" now. Thanks to DW. The money isn't absolutely unlimited. There's been so much put into the baseball program and was promised going forward.

 

[volfanbill]

Regarding the construction delay discussion, some may find this interesting. Skip to the part 2007 I-580 East Connector collapse. A few minutes of distraction from CTV.

I was living in SF and working in Berkeley. I did not take this skyway, but I did pass by it every day. It was fascinating how quickly it was repaired. And pretty wild seeing it the day after the collapse.

@Orangeslice13, placing a very low bid with incentives paid off.

MacArthur Maze - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

the work done to fix I-40 and I-26 post Helene works here too.

 

[NorCalVol67]

The 34 scholarships are not necessarily full scholarships. And that is new, it was 11.7 that college coaches had to divvy up between everyone.

That is why private schools such as Vandy had a huge advantage for so long, they could get around the 11.7. New rules and NIL helped level the playing field.

 

[WestTennesseeFox]

I'm going to miss Tony