Looking Forward To My 5 AM Flight To K-Town...

#1
hatvol96

hatvol96

Well-Known Member
Joined
Mar 14, 2005
Messages
49,979
Likes
18
#1
a recap/look ahead.
1. You know you're getting old when all of your age contemporaries are at the end of their NBA careers. Watching Shaq, Zo, and GP yesterday reminded me of that fact.
2. On a realted note, 4 AM Jagerbombs are not as much fun at 35 as they were at 25. To borrow from Bocephus, "The hangovers hurt more than they used to."
3. Anyone who likes baseball should make a trip to spring training. Real baseball fans actually watching games, instead of waiting for some stupid artificial entertainment from a Jumbotron. What a novel concept.
4. I generally welcome NBA trends, both strategic and aesthetic, seeping into college hoops. However, the concept of "Golden Oldies" dance teams must be stopped. Nobody wants to see geriatrics risking a broken hip by "dancing" to the latest Trick Daddy song.
5. Pac Man Jones is going to break MC Hammer's record for going from millionaire to street person in the shortest period of time. He's nowhere near talented enough to merit dealing with his silliness.
6. Tomorrow night will be one of the most electric nights in TBA history. The defending national champs coming in, coupled with it being the last home game for everyone's favorite mascot, Dane Bradshaw, will result in a sizzling atmosphere.
7. Wisconsin's stay in the NCAA tournament will be much shorter than most think. So will Pittsburgh's.
8. The SEC should adopt rules like English Premier Soccer. That way, the entire SEC West could be relegated to the Sun Belt or OVC next season for their hideous performance this year.
9. I saw a Tennessee orange Ferrari today. It just seemed incongruous.
10. I came up with a solution to Tennessee's need for another inside bruiser. Given that Brazil is producing guys like Nene and Anderson Varejao, I will volunteer to go to Sao Paulo, charging UT only my expenses. Of course, it is my understanding that Brazilian power forwards are much like the real killer of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. The best place to look for them are in strip clubs and steakhouses. Further, I believe Carnival is the best time to look for such individuals.
 
#5
#5
Logic would also dictate that UF would have beaten Vandy at Vandy and LSU at LSU as well. UF isn't quite as good on the road as one would think(considering they are the defending NCs with all returning starters).
 
#6
#6
hatvol96 said:
3. Anyone who likes baseball should make a trip to spring training. Real baseball fans actually watching games, instead of waiting for some stupid artificial entertainment from a Jumbotron. What a novel concept.
Click to expand...

I'll 2nd that.

I went to a spring training game between Boston and Tampa Bay about 4-5 years ago and got to see Pedro pitch for a couple of innings. As a Sox fan, and just a baseball fan in general, it was a really great experience. I should go see a regular season game some time, because watching the Birmingham Barons just aint what it used to be.
 
#7
#7
hvwarrior58 said:
Logic would also dictate that UF would have beaten Vandy at Vandy and LSU at LSU as well. UF isn't quite as good on the road as one would think(considering they are the defending NCs with all returning starters).
Click to expand...
They're 5-2 in a conference where road wins are as rare as good songs by Clay Aiken. That's not too bad.
 
#8
#8
Not too bad, but what have they did lately on the road? You know how college basketball is streaky hat. UF is having trouble right now and it isn't going to get easier at TBA. They are 5-2 away in the conference, what are we at home this year?
 
#9
#9
hvwarrior58 said:
Not too bad, but what have they did lately on the road? You know how college basketball is streaky hat. UF is having trouble right now and it isn't going to get easier at TBA. They are 5-2 away in the conference, what are we at home this year?
Click to expand...
Undefeated, but we haven't beaten anyone in Florida's league.
 
#10
#10
hatvol96 said:
a recap/look ahead.
2. On a realted note, 4 AM Jagerbombs are not as much fun at 35 as they were at 25. To borrow from Bocephus, "The hangovers hurt more than they used to."
Click to expand...

I understand your pain, but then, it appears you have a year on me. Does it get worse? I will try my hand at 4 am Jagerbombs in celebration of my 34th in Buckhead during the SECT, which is conveniently held in honor of my birthday each year. I'll let you know how it goes.

hatvol96 said:
10. I came up with a solution to Tennessee's need for another inside bruiser. Given that Brazil is producing guys like Nene and Anderson Varejao, I will volunteer to go to Sao Paulo, charging UT only my expenses. Of course, it is my understanding that Brazilian power forwards are much like the real killer of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. The best place to look for them are in strip clubs and steakhouses. Further, I believe Carnival is the best time to look for such individuals.
Click to expand...

I actually met OJ in New Orleans a couple of years ago. He had just emerged from looking for the real killers in the strip club across from Acme Oyester House on St. Iberville. Unless they were two 5'10" blondes, I don't think he found them in there.
 
#13
#13
hatvol96 said:
a recap/look ahead.
1. You know you're getting old when all of your age contemporaries are at the end of their NBA careers. Watching Shaq, Zo, and GP yesterday reminded me of that fact.
Click to expand...

I know exactly what you mean. There are now NFL coaches younger than us. :blink:
 
#14
#14
hatvol96 said:
a recap/look ahead.
1. You know you're getting old when all of your age contemporaries are at the end of their NBA careers. Watching Shaq, Zo, and GP yesterday reminded me of that fact.
2. On a realted note, 4 AM Jagerbombs are not as much fun at 35 as they were at 25. To borrow from Bocephus, "The hangovers hurt more than they used to."
3. Anyone who likes baseball should make a trip to spring training. Real baseball fans actually watching games, instead of waiting for some stupid artificial entertainment from a Jumbotron. What a novel concept.
4. I generally welcome NBA trends, both strategic and aesthetic, seeping into college hoops. However, the concept of "Golden Oldies" dance teams must be stopped. Nobody wants to see geriatrics risking a broken hip by "dancing" to the latest Trick Daddy song.
5. Pac Man Jones is going to break MC Hammer's record for going from millionaire to street person in the shortest period of time. He's nowhere near talented enough to merit dealing with his silliness.
6. Tomorrow night will be one of the most electric nights in TBA history. The defending national champs coming in, coupled with it being the last home game for everyone's favorite mascot, Dane Bradshaw, will result in a sizzling atmosphere.
7. Wisconsin's stay in the NCAA tournament will be much shorter than most think. So will Pittsburgh's.
8. The SEC should adopt rules like English Premier Soccer. That way, the entire SEC West could be relegated to the Sun Belt or OVC next season for their hideous performance this year.
9. I saw a Tennessee orange Ferrari today. It just seemed incongruous.
10. I came up with a solution to Tennessee's need for another inside bruiser. Given that Brazil is producing guys like Nene and Anderson Varejao, I will volunteer to go to Sao Paulo, charging UT only my expenses. Of course, it is my understanding that Brazilian power forwards are much like the real killer of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. The best place to look for them are in strip clubs and steakhouses. Further, I believe Carnival is the best time to look for such individuals.
Click to expand...


Or go to College Baseball games. The quality of play might not be as good but the games are a little more intense. In my opinion. The only thing is you can't get beer at college games.

Speaking of warm weather and baseball. I went to a Myrtle Beach Pelicans game this past summer and I have to say I've been to alot of Minor League stadiums but without doubt they have the best Single A Stadium I have seen and a nice .75 cent draft night on Thursdays.
 
#16
#16
I understand that, but, as you stated, we haven't played anyone in their league at home. Thus, we haven't gotten the chance to show we can beat them at home. Memphis isn't a world beater by any means but we throttled them at home. If we can throttle a potential 2-3 seed like Memphis, what says we can't eek out a win against UF? Sometimes logic doesn't explain the whole situation. Bruce Pearl makes illogical things happen.
 
#18
#18
hvwarrior58 said:
I understand that, but, as you stated, we haven't played anyone in their league at home. Thus, we haven't gotten the chance to show we can beat them at home. Memphis isn't a world beater by any means but we throttled them at home. If we can throttle a potential 2-3 seed like Memphis, what says we can't eek out a win against UF? Sometimes logic doesn't explain the whole situation. Bruce Pearl makes illogical things happen.
Click to expand...
I think UT will be in the game. I just don't think they will win it.
 
#19
#19
I don't know who will win it. A week ago, I would have said UF, but with the swing of things, its a tossup. UF does has something to play for now, though.
 
#20
#20
hatvol96 said:
Aluminum bats don't help the college game's spectator appeal.
Click to expand...

Yeah to some extent. If wood bats were used in collge pitching would absolutley dominate. Pitchers wouldn't be timid with pitching inside and breaking some off. Plus using a wood bat takes some kind of skill. Those Texas Leagues over the SS's head would be no more than a soft weak liner.

So yes in some aspects is would but some people would hate it. Myself I'm a 1-0 pitchers duel fan. I hate slugfest games.
 
#21
#21
hatvol96 said:
10. I came up with a solution to Tennessee's need for another inside bruiser. Given that Brazil is producing guys like Nene and Anderson Varejao, I will volunteer to go to Sao Paulo, charging UT only my expenses. Of course, it is my understanding that Brazilian power forwards are much like the real killer of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. The best place to look for them are in strip clubs and steakhouses. Further, I believe Carnival is the best time to look for such individuals.
Click to expand...

Isn't Sao Paulo on the coast? Hmmm, strip clubs, topless beaches, brazilian babes as far as the eye can see. Hat, I think you're gonna need backup. I wouldn't want the board's lead counsel to face such conditions alone..:post-4-1090547912:
 
#22
#22
LOL nice...

I still love the Simpson's episode where they went to Brazil. Just don't get in an unlicensed taxi, Hatvol.
 
#23
#23
Business said:
Yeah to some extent. If wood bats were used in collge pitching would absolutley dominate. Pitchers wouldn't be timid with pitching inside and breaking some off. Plus using a wood bat takes some kind of skill. Those Texas Leagues over the SS's head would be no more than a soft weak liner.

So yes in some aspects is would but some people would hate it. Myself I'm a 1-0 pitchers duel fan. I hate slugfest games.
Click to expand...

If they really wanted to made College Baseball better, they would go to wood bats, on MLB's dime. MLB could then shut down their rookie ball league or short season leagues. College Baseball would be played from late March to the College World Series in early August. College players, hypothetically, could (or would) enroll during the spring and summer, having the option for fall or could take less classes in the fall. MLB would limit the number of high schoolers it signs, or would have a draft and follow kind of thing they have for guys that go junior college. Say a player could be drafter, sign a draft and follow, which would maybe allow a player to play 2 yrs at a college, then the team has first dibs on contract negotionations. MLB would also give money for increased scholarships for baseball, cause 11.7 isn't enough. Maybe around 20. This would never happen though
 
#24
#24
My impression has always been that pretty much the top 30 pitching prospects coming out of high school all end up signing beofre they go to college and that, therefore, the pitching in college is actually the single weakest part of the game at that level.
 
#25
#25
lawgator1 said:
My impression has always been that pretty much the top 30 pitching prospects coming out of high school all end up signing beofre they go to college and that, therefore, the pitching in college is actually the single weakest part of the game at that level.
Click to expand...
This proves one thing LG, you know about as much about baseball as you do football which is:


NOTHING! :)
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.
Advertisement



Back
Top