Comments by snowpeapod#263184

Written on Seymour infielder Lauren Irwin will get chance to live her dream with Lady Vols:

in response to volboy81:

Great news to see a local player so invested in UT. Can't wait for Lauren to call Lee Stadium home! Seymour has a great program. The only other committment Ive seen for 2015 is Bria Bush from Buford, GA. Does anyone know if we have other players committed yet? Also, I dont know who will be coming to UT as freshmen this fall either. Any help out there?

They have three girls from California coming this fall, Annie Aldrete, Megan Geer, and a girl whose last name is Koenig. I can't recall her first name and also a girl from Chattanooga who I think has the last name of Geathers.Also, where did you get the information on Bria Bush? I haven't heard of that commitment.

Written on Seymour infielder Lauren Irwin will get chance to live her dream with Lady Vols:

in response to SummittsCourt:

Awesome, that makes the #2 recruiting class that much better.

I could be wrong but I think the #2 class is what will be on campus in the fall. I believe she is the first commit for the 2015 class.

Written on Lady Vols lose key pieces, but return talent for another run next season:

in response to Einstein:

We need another pitcher since Ivy Renfro will graduate.

You posted the same comment on another article on Lady Vos softball so let me give you my same reply. Ellen will be a senior, Tarango will be a junior and Gabriel will be a sophomore. which means they'll have three quality pitchers for next year. The 2015 recruiting class is when a big need for a pitcher is required.

Written on Former Lady Vol Chamique Holdsclaw pleads guilty, gets probation:

Since we have so many attorneys posting on this story, does anyone know if her community service has to be performed in Atlanta or could it be in Knoxville?

Written on Lady Vols win fans across the country:

in response to Einstein:

We need another pitcher to replace Ivy Renfro.

Next season Gabriel will be a sophomore, Tarango will be a junior and Ellen will be a senior. Next years recruiting class will be the time to go after another quality pitcher. IMO

Written on Lady Vols lose key pieces, but return talent for another run next season:

Some of the clowns who post on this site really amuse me. But then again that's what clowns are supposed to do. It seems according to their logic that every school in the nation with the exception of Oklahome needs a new head coach. Now if thats not amusing, what is?

Written on Lady Vols win fans across the country:

in response to vol98champ:

If the incoming class is better than the graduating class, there are many more great days ahead for us real Vol fans. The 6 departing ladies supplied many precious memories, but being even their equal is one heck of a challenge.

I forgot to add this to my earlier reply but refer back to the November 19, 2012 article about this recruiting class.

Written on Lady Vols win fans across the country:

in response to vol98champ:

If the incoming class is better than the graduating class, there are many more great days ahead for us real Vol fans. The 6 departing ladies supplied many precious memories, but being even their equal is one heck of a challenge.

I too am optimistic about this years incoming class, but I think what Ralph said was that it was the best class he's had that didn't include a pitcher. At any rate things are definitely looking up for the Lady Vols.

Written on John Adams: Vols can turn APR dilemma into a winning number:

in response to Olddogsrule:

More smarmy word vomit from John Adams whose only goal is to instigate more smarmy word vomit from posters.

I'm beginning to believe Knoxville and The University of Tennessee would be better off if the News-Sentinel just went bankrupt and we no longer had a major print journalism source as bad as the Knoxville News-Sentinel is.

They could do a lot to correct this if they'd move johnny-boy into obituaries. One obit by John Adams and an irate family would take care of the rest.

Just be thankful you don't have to read the Cincinnati Enquirer. You would think the KNS was the best newspaper on the planet regarding the sports section.

Written on South Carolina defender Jadeveon Clowney in Heisman talk:

If Charles Woodson can win it this guy should be a lock.

Written on John Adams: Vols can turn APR dilemma into a winning number:

in response to GerryOP:

Did you guys even read the column? What's the matter, too many words more than 5 letters long?

Adams stated the problem, described what is being done to solve it, and then tossed in a few words blaming some of the guys who caused the problem. I thought it was a pretty good article! What's the problem?

Gerry, your second paragraph was exactly correct. The problem with 80% of the article was that it stated what every Vol fan already knew. Adams is a master at stating the obviou. It's a way of filling up an article with drivel.

Written on John Adams: Vols can turn APR dilemma into a winning number:

This article was meant to be witty and funny but in reality it was pathetic

Written on Guard Jasmine Phillips not returning to Tennessee Lady Vols:

That news doesn't surprise me at all. With the incoming class and Andraya coming back from injury, she would get less playing time than last year. Also, the Baylor news is no shock either. Kim evidently doesn't like her chances against the Lady Vols this. I lost all respect for her when she only suspended Griner for one game after breaking another player's nose her freshman year. Heck, Pat did that when a player skipped a class. At any rate, best wishes for Jasmine, the first player recruited in Holly's tenure, thus the #1 jersey.

Written on Butch Jones doesn't bite on Saban bait:

in response to utvolfan1955:

seven teeth is not aTN fan. She's a KY troll

Seven teeth, hell, I always thought it was seven turds!!!

Written on Lady Vols lose key pieces, but return talent for another run next season:

in response to Fall_Creek_Vols:

Re-read my post. I never accused anyone of running down the team. The coaches have been constantly in the cross-hairs for some, though.

I appreciate anyone's quality opinion and EVERYONE has a right to theirs...it's called free speech. I suspect this board is chock-full of people like us...former athletes...of varying degrees of success. As Vol fans, we want the best for the teams in orange and we want to offer our suggestions. I have no quarrel with that.

What frosts my pumpkin are those who consider themselves - in hindsight - to KNOW what we SHOULD have done. It's easy once the game is over.

BTW, I was never a cheerleader but as one of many who cheers for the Vols, aren't we all?

Amen to that!!! I don't think a lot of the people who post on this site are former athletes, but more than likely "athletic supporters". There are about three or four who constantly reply to each other. It would be better if they just changed e-mail addresses and not subject everyone else to their saber rattling BS.

Written on Lady Vols swept in championship series, Oklahoma wins national title, 4-0:

in response to marnel1958:

In watching both Post-Game Pressers, I find it notable that Ralph gave praise to OU first thing, and spoke highly of their coaches, players, & program. The OU coach, nor players, never mentioned UT in any way . . . just spoke of themselves and what they accomplished. Make of that what you will.

What I make of it in regards of acting with class and dignityis that it just shows the difference between the two teams and coaching staff. Also, kudos to you for being able to stomach their post game presser. I couldn't sleep for three hours after the Monday game so I definitely didn't want to watch them gloat over themselves.

Written on Lady Vols swept in championship series, Oklahoma wins national title, 4-0:

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat!! Unfortunately this time we were on the agony side. These ladies have nothing to hang their heads about. They played with class and character and will have great success in their future years, whether it be playing professionally or working professionally. In either case, I'm too old to see them reap the benefits of their hard work and dedication. Best of luck to our graduating seniors and we'll look forward to seeing the returning players and incoming recruits.

Written on Lady Vols swept in championship series, Oklahoma wins national title, 4-0:

I could be wrong but I believe Shipman is only a junior. We should have her back next year to help tutor a great incoming recruiting class. Our 3rd Baseman and 2nd baseman of the future is in that class.

Written on Lady Vols give up three-run lead in 11th, fall to Oklahoma in 12th in Game 1:

Without mentioning any poster, hindsight is always 20/20. It's very easy to make those decisions after the fact. I tend to think that Ralph and Karen know much more about softball and their team than any of us so I'll trust their decision making.

Written on Lady Vols give up three-run lead in 11th, fall to Oklahoma in 12th in Game 1:

A couple of the above posters have referenced Lauren dropping a wind blown pop up, and as sad as it was, my question is how could ANY offical scorer rule that as a double? It will always be in my mind that Ellen gave up three unearned runs in the 11th. The game should have ended wheb Shults grounded out to Brown. Another sad fact was Raven going 0 for 6 with 4 strikeouts. Today's another day and we'll hope for better results. Will Oklahoma go with their second pitcher tonight and save Rickett's for the "if necessary" game 3?

Written on Lady Vols relish underdog role against Oklahoma in WCWS:

Let's hope the trend of losing to an SEC team continues!!!!!

Written on UT preferred walk-on kicker Andrew Gantz going to Cincinnati in same capacity:

in response to rockypop:

The real question is why would a supposed No. 7 kicker in the country ever opt for a walk-on offer vs. an actual scholarship? As per their usual half-as*ed reporting, the KNS doesn't say in the article whether or not Gantz received a scholarship at UC, but the assumption is that he did.

Read the headline of the article. Same capacity only means one thing.

Written on Lady Vols knock off No. 2 seed Florida; Washington next:

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Written on Tennessee's Raven Chavanne seeks to cap career with softball title:

in response to orangecountyvols:

snowpea,

Thank you ! IMO, the over whelming majority of us know you are 100% correct. Something definately is wrong with an individual who is so paranoid about one facet of the game which he doesn't like, yet whines about it every chance he gets.

It's probably a pathetic effort to get attention and prop up his low self esteem.

You're probably more accurate in your description of this nut case than I was. In an earlier post of his, 17 out of 25 posts were either from him or responding to him. Maybe he likes to see his screen name mentioned. We've been lucky on this article but I doubt if it will continue.

Written on Tennessee's Raven Chavanne seeks to cap career with softball title:

in response to greatvolsofire:

dude! you obviously know very little about softball, first of all she is smart enough to do what the coaches want her to do... the main job atleast to begin the game is to get on any way you can .. Raven has hit .450 or so for four straight years I think they are using her talents to perfection ... later in the game if she needs to swing away she does ... they will usually win more games by her getting on base and being disruptive on the base paths!

The post you are referring to is a perfect example that you don't have to have intelligence to post on this site. All you need is a keyboard. This genius wants to take one of the top five players that ever wore a Lady Vols uniform, in the last week of her career and change her approach to hitting. What a nut case!!!!

Written on Tennessee's Raven Chavanne seeks to cap career with softball title:

Raven is the type of person that sometime in the future all Lady Vol fans would like to see her make Knoxville her permanent home.

Written on Lady Vols expecting different outcome after quick WCWS exit in 2012:

People, people, people, don't you see what you're doing. 17 out of 25 posts were either posts or responses to a post on the same person. It's like throwing gas on the fire. Just ignore him/her and they'll get tired of responding to themselves.

Written on Lady Vols expecting different outcome after quick WCWS exit in 2012:

The winning formula is score more runs than the opposition. Bottom line is go out and play fundamental ball and leave nothing on the field. If you do the best you can you'll have no reason not to hold your heads high. Only one team will get the prize and I HOPE they're wearing Tennessee Orange.

Written on Lady Vols rally for return to World Series:

in response to volfan1202:

Lady vols softball... Zzzzzz Zzzzz

Does the 1202 mean you were a volfan for 1202 seconds? Continue sleeping and you will make 95% of the people on this site happy.

Written on Lady Vols rally for return to World Series:

Next week comes down to executing the basics, pitching, hitting and defense. We will need to have all three working at the same time to reach our ultimate goal. It can be done but it won't be easy. GOOD LUCK LADIES !!!!!!

Written on Guard Alexa Middleton commits to Lady Vols :

in response to HanQ7:

http://www.fullcourt.com/tags/kelsey-...

According to this article; Mitchell is considering Big Orange... for those that care!

Thanks for the info. Let's hope she has a hankering to play close to home. Tennessee had a few football players several years ago who went to the same high school, Mike Gayles and Jesse Turnbow. There was another but I can't recall his name. It's also the same school that Carmen Electra went to. That's probably TMI....

Written on Guard Alexa Middleton commits to Lady Vols :

in response to vol4life1983:

congrats on the pick up lady vols but I still hope we get Kelsey Mitchell as well

Living near Cincinnati 6 months and Knoxville for 6 months, I haven't heard anything that says Mitchell is even considering Tennessee. I am just thrilled that we can keep elite Tennessee players in state. That speaks volumns about this staff's ability to recruit. November can't get here soon enough for me.

Written on Rainey Gaffin drives in Cheyanne Tarango to end marathon stalemate for Lady Vols in regional:

For an old man with high blood pressure this game was hard to take. But on the other hand it was a classic softball game and I loved every minute of it.

Written on Lady Vols rout Longwood, face N.C. State next:

How do you spell relief... MOMENTUM. Keep it going Ladies.

Written on Mike Strange: Lady Vols have it all going — except momentum:

As the coaching staff and players have said all year, one game at a time. With a win Friday, if it happens, we can gain some of that momentum back. Here's hoping we make it to Oklahoma City.....

Written on Tennessee will honor Pat Summitt with statue:

Congratulations to Pat !!! A well deserved tribute. My only thought now is should it be as big as General Neyland's? I've always wondered who was the best coach ever at UT and that is considering all sports. They have to be the best two but in what order.

Written on Lane Kiffin, USC strive for drama-free 2013:

Knoxville News-Sentinel sports department, take note that out of 25 posts to this article not one was positive. Someone come to you senses and fire the person responsible for picking up this non story. If you ever notice why your subscriptions are falling and this type of journalism doesn't clue you in, then you should also look for a job.

Written on Lane Kiffin, USC strive for drama-free 2013:

I didn't bother to read this article so what I have to say is my opinion only. When will the KNS ever learn that MOST people in Tennessee could care less about reading about Kiffin. The only thing I want to read is that he has been fired and has to repay his $500,000 loan.

Written on Lady Vols to host NCAA softball regional, will host super regional if they advance:

in response to volman2008:

what has happened to Madison SHIPMAM,SHE IS 0 FOR MAY.She is not seeing the ball.

3 for 16 isn't quite the same as 0 for May. The same saying for baseball is the same for softball, good pitching will offset good hitting. Thank goodness there aren't many Chelsea Thomas' in the country.

Written on Cierra Burdick still living up to high school pledge:

From the very first time I heard this young lady talk,I thought she was a special person. Unless you've grown up with an alcoholic in your family you have no idea what this young lady has gone through. To say she has handled it well is a gross understatement

Written on All three pitchers for Lady Vols ready for SEC semifinals:

14 innings against Thomas without scoring a single run. Let's hope we don't have to face her again this year.

Written on All three pitchers for Lady Vols ready for SEC semifinals:

in response to orangecountyvols:

Snow pea,

Georgia can do everyone else a favor by knocking off the Lady Lizards.

Georgia, a team Tennessee swept........in Athens.

That would be great if Georgia did beat Florida but the fact that we swept Georgia in the regular season doesn't mean a whole lot. Kentucky swept South Carolina in the regular season and we know what happened in the tournament. Besides, we would have to get by Missouri

Written on All three pitchers for Lady Vols ready for SEC semifinals:

in response to orangecountyvols:

Once again, weather plays a huge role here.
Chelsea Thomas got an extra day of rest, and it really works out well for Florida, not having to play 2 games today.

As I mentioned on a seperate column, this goes all the way back to the double header rainout with Arkansas.......that never got to be played.
That day, Tennessee could have clinched first place........playing a team that barely beat us, after the 19 game winning streak, and U T had beaten them 15 in a row. ( Not sure of what was said, but it might be that it was the first time ever that Arkansas beat Tennessee. )

Anyway, we definately have to win the first one somehow, then worry about game 2. If Ivy starts, Ellen will be on quick alert to come in.

Then, should U T win, all 3 will be involved in game 2, if nec.

So, basically you're saying that Florida loses to Georgia this morning. I wish my crystal ball was that good and if it's not, Florida would have to win two games today to win the tournament. I HOPE you're right.

Written on All three pitchers for Lady Vols ready for SEC semifinals:

Regardless of who we pitch, even if they pitch well, we have to get the bats going to have a legitimate shot at winning the tournament. I believe it can happen but more important is that the team believes it.

Written on Season-ending injury to Erin Gabriel has hurt Lady Vols' pitching rotation:

in response to 865fan:

SnowPeaPod,
Are you sure softball has a press guide? I ask only because I have softball season tickets as I do for football and both men and women basketball. I always get guides for those sports but have never gotten a softball guide.
I would agree that if there is not one your contact person should have at least told you that.

Yes, I am certain they have softball press guides as I have the 2007 and 2009 guides here in front of me in Ohio. I have others at our condo in west Knoxville. My contact person,who I will not disclose, told me they hadn't received them from the printer yet and that was when I went to his office in January. I even gave him my cell phone number to contact me when they arrived.I also have season tickets for both basketball programs

Written on Season-ending injury to Erin Gabriel has hurt Lady Vols' pitching rotation:

in response to Kay_Pasa:

Snowpeapod - Don't be offended that you didn't get a reply from the department regarding this gal. There are privacy laws in place to protect personal health information. It's not their place to respond to every inquiry that comes down the pike.

I understand that they can't respond to every email they get but a simple "No, she isn't being redshirted" wouldn't interfere with any privacy laws. I have been trying to purchase a softball press guide since early December of last year and this same contact person has provided no help. Maybe that's another reason for my irritation.

Written on Season-ending injury to Erin Gabriel has hurt Lady Vols' pitching rotation:

in response to vol98champ:

I started to comment on Erin's injury and lack of information, but I thought that I had just missed something. A red shirt possibility?

According to someone who had spoke with Erin's mother there will be no redshirt. I think it's sad but as the saying goes, it is what it is.

Written on Season-ending injury to Erin Gabriel has hurt Lady Vols' pitching rotation:

I find it disappointing that after tracking Erin's performance all year and noticing that she hadn't pitched since April 2, I e-mailed someone in the Lady Vol softball office asking about her status and 5 weeks later I get the official word. I am looking forward to great things from her in the future.

Written on Bashaara Graves, Jordan Reynolds to take part in U19 trials :

If Reynolds makes the team I hope we get to see some video replay of parts of the games. I think Lady Vol fans will be impressed with her.We know what Bashaara can do and I think most Lady Vol fans will be pleasantly surprised.

Written on Source: Trae Golden's departure 'based on academics' and 'repeated plagiarism':

A lot of posters are unjustly jumping on Martin. If you can prove that Martin told Golden to cheat, prove it and I will jump on your bandwagon. If you don't like the way he is doing things then don't come to the games. My guess is that a large percentage of negative posts are from people who never attend the games anyway.

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