Recent content by Vol37

Do not like the use of the trash can (looks silly/stupid), but we probably need to use it (get a turnover) at least once to win this game.

What did Fulmer have to do with the horrible hiring decisions that were made after he was gone? I don't believe he should have been fired, but regardless, who were hired in the years following his firing had a lot more to do with how long it has taken to return to prominence than anything that...

Also, in soccer (and every other sport) you can be completely outplayed, yet two days later play amazing. Heck, I support the Sounders, and they lost 5-1 last night but are still favorites to win the Supporters' Shield (best regular-season record in MLS).

It seems to me - at least in the WCWS - that Ellen is given enough rope to figuratively hang herself - and then some - but Ivy is taken out at the first sign of trouble. I would have considered bringing Ivy in in the 11th, but there is no way I would have ever had Ellen pitch the 12th. She was...

Believe me, I understand the part about not paying dues that 99 percent of other coaches have to do. However, people who hire don't care about that - they simply want the best person for the job. And his basketball IQ has to be absolutely incredible for somebody his age. Also, his name I'm sure...

No. 2 plays at 7:30 ET on Friday. Men's Basketball Championships

I would give him at least one more year. In general, I am with others in that I would need at least 8-4 or so to keep him after that. On the one hand, I could see how we lost so many games this year when we had so many top-five teams on our schedule, but on the other we need to aspire (and...

This. I can understand the OP's rant, but to call the complaining UT fans bandwagon fans was something I absolutely do not agree with. As someone who has lived throughout the country, UT fans are some of the most diehard fans there are in any sport at any level. They may complain about things...

Good to know it wasn't just me who was taken aback by this. Then again, even though most of Seattle is pretty open minded, there are still those who don't root for the WNBA's Seattle Storm for this same reason. Maybe not that they want to avoid the "atmosphere," but that they don't want to have...

I know what you're saying, but when you consider the expectations entering the season for this particular team, I was excited myself about the losses. It's not just about wins or losses - it's about the long run of a season, and doing well in those close losses hinted strongly at the team being...

I am too. I usually support a team regardless of who the coach is, but I just could not put any energy into the team until they let that last coach go. Looking forward to a fresh start in 2012.

Completely agree. I know volleyball is not exactly a big sport around UT and the South in general, but if you go in with an open mind you'll have fun. Especially considering how good this year's team is. And that UK match is going to be huge - it will likely determine the regular-season SEC...

That worked out well. I thought this at the time, but letting Fulmer go was a bad idea. Just because the program was on a down turn does not mean it was going to keep going down forever. Sports are like the stock market - if you overanalyze a season or two you will miss out on the...

From a sports perspective, that is one of those events that I will always remember where I was when that kick went through the uprights. Can't believe that's the last time we have beaten them. Been way too long. I am much more confident about this game however than I've been in a few years...

Seriously? lol No sports determine who qualifies for the NCAA Championships or the final site (i.e. Final Four, College World Series, etc.) on geography. No reason to start now. And the season already starts late enough. It wasn't that long ago when it started in January. If they want...