Non-Lady Vol Basketball News 2023-24

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VolBall09 said:
Really truly though.
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When I was a young athlete I would have given just about anything to have even been able to say I was an Olympian. Winning a medal of any color would have absolutely made my young life.

That said, some of the excitement for the Olympics was, for me, diminished when it was opened up to professional athletes. Seeing young amateurs performing unbelievable feats was magical BECAUSE we knew they were amateurs.

And yes, there was always the issue of some countries -- like the former USSR, for instance -- sending athletes everyone knew were professionals, which is what triggered the eventual change to allow everyone the same advantage.

So, yeah, while THAT particular playing field leveled out in one way and certainly helped the US's medal chances especially in major team sports, I think it hurt more overall.

It's complicated, for sure, but I do miss a lot about the days before pros were allowed.
 
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lvocd said:
When I was a young athlete I would have given just about anything to have even been able to say I was an Olympian. Winning a medal of any color would have absolutely made my young life.

That said, some of the excitement for the Olympics was, for me, diminished when it was opened up to professional athletes. Seeing young amateurs performing unbelievable feats was magical BECAUSE we knew they were amateurs.

And yes, there was always the issue of some countries -- like the former USSR, for instance -- sending athletes everyone knew were professionals, which is what triggered the eventual change to allow everyone the same advantage.

So, yeah, while THAT particular playing field leveled out in one way and certainly helped the US's medal chances especially in major team sports, I think it hurt more overall.

It's complicated, for sure, but I do miss a lot about the days before pros were allowed.
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xtpsrh08123 said:
I saw that last night with a swimming event in regards to how Australia and China think ...weird when its because the USA has literally trumped everyone in medals totally so far.
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We catch Australia next round in M water polo. Pretty good rivalry with the Aussies when it comes to water sports.
 
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Nothing earth shattering here, but I am being told that freshman Edwards at SC is turning heads already in early play. She won’t take long to earn a spot in the lineup, she is so advanced already.. This SEC season will be interesting with Texas and Ok on board, interesting that the SEC chose to pit SC and Texas to play two….the two top rated teams in the conference this year.
 
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  • Gabby Thomas sped past a tough lineup that included 100-meter gold medalist Julien Alfred to claim gold in the 200-meter final. Alfred grabbed silver and Team USA's Brittany Brown bronze.
  • The U.S. women's soccer team will go for gold after its 1-0 semifinal win against Germany today. And in basketball, the U.S. men bested Brazil to advance to the semifinals
And the nattering nabobs of negativity praise St. Spiro the Spurious while crying in their
libations.
 
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I think the SEC will fall in line with something like this in year one of Texas and OK in the conference for top 5

SC
TX
OM
OK
Tenn

OK is capable of taking 3 spot, and Tenn is capable of anything between 3-7 tbh, likely around 4-5 if CKC is what we think she will be, exciting season ahead …
 
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Rooster1 said:
I think the SEC will fall in line with something like this in year one of Texas and OK in the conference for top 5

SC
TX
OM
OK
Tenn

OK is capable of taking 3 spot, and Tenn is capable of anything between 3-7 tbh, likely around 4-5 if CKC is what we think she will be, exciting season ahead …
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Interesting. LSU isn’t in your projected top five?
 
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ttharp said:
Interesting. LSU isn’t in your projected top five?
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Yes, LSU definitely top 5, perhaps around 3. Can you imagine having Johnson, Williams, and Murrow returning in imroved form, which tends to be the case under Kim. All 3 are potential first string All Americans. This year they have much better depth at guard and Del LA Rosa improved during the year. Yes, they will miss Angel but in some ways not miss all the publicized drama. Last year under pressure as defending champs, but this year having the motivation as underdogs.
 
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Oklahoma could not beat a far less complete and healthy Lady Vols team last season on a neutral court without Rickea Jackson. I do not see how Oklahoma is better than this year’s team. Ole Miss beat Tennessee for the first team in years on their home-court and barely pulled out the win. Lady Vols would have likely beat that same team later in the season around SEC tourney play. I do not see how Ole Miss is better than this year’s team.
 
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KnoxLikeUs said:
Oklahoma could not beat a far less complete and healthy Lady Vols team last season on a neutral court without Rickea Jackson. I do not see how Oklahoma is better than this year’s team. Ole Miss beat Tennessee for the first team in years on their home-court and barely pulled out the win. Lady Vols would have likely beat that same team later in the season around SEC tourney play. I do not see how Ole Miss is better than this year’s team.
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Yeah, that seems to be because everyone has this big unknown about the new staff/system and how it will play out in year one….its why I said Tenn could be anywhere between 3-6. I think they surprise on the upside this year.
 
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KnoxLikeUs said:
Oklahoma could not beat a far less complete and healthy Lady Vols team last season on a neutral court without Rickea Jackson. I do not see how Oklahoma is better than this year’s team. Ole Miss beat Tennessee for the first team in years on their home-court and barely pulled out the win. Lady Vols would have likely beat that same team later in the season around SEC tourney play. I do not see how Ole Miss is better than this year’s team.
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Probably because they added Reagan Beers who was one of, if not THE BEST big in the PAC last year. Plus, they’ve been one of the top Big 12 teams the last couple of years ( not saying a lot I know)
 
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