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cobbwebb0710 said:
I’m trying hard to like musicals. I’m slowly getting there.
That is definitely a classic though, and one everyone should see.
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My late wife opened me to musicals. The athleticism initially allowed me to appreciate dance, and later I caught on to the artistry--especially Astaire's use of props.

LOL--my wife tried to teach me to waltz for 33 years, and I could never find the groove for more that a few beats. Never could dance, I think because moving my body had always been in reaction to someone else on a court or field. If the corner was cheating inside or out with his hips, I knew which fake to use to set up my cut. If I was posting up in the lane, I initiated moves based on which hand he had on my back. If the guard was coming at me fast, I knew which foot to ease forward to trick him into going where I had defensive help.

But just initiating movement in space, based only on the music or "what I was feeling"...? I was an amoeba on the dance floor.

Tap dancing didn't open up to me until I started focusing on the music and listening to their taps as jazz percussion. Suddenly I realized they were switching in-and-out of different time signatures just like a jazz drummer--but with their feet!

I've read that most men don't like musicals because it's such an unreal genre, stopping the story to break into sing or dance, and turning to the camera like it was a live audience.

But our actual complaint is that musicals are too real. Rather than transporting us into a counterfeit reality, musicals declare up front, unapologetically, "You're watching a movie--and you're watching it to be entertained."

But whether you ever come to like musicals, enjoy taking that journey with your wife beside you. Maybe she'll even woman-'splain some things to you!
 
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BruisedOrange said:
My late wife opened me to musicals. The athleticism initially allowed me to appreciate dance, and later I caught on to the artistry--especially Astaire's use of props.

LOL--my wife tried to teach me to waltz for 33 years, and I could never find the groove for more that a few beats. Never could dance, I think because moving my body had always been in reaction to someone else on a court or field. If the corner was cheating inside or out with his hips, I knew which fake to use to set up my cut. If I was posting up in the lane, I initiated moves based on which hand he had on my back. If the guard was coming at me fast, I knew which foot to ease forward to trick him into going where I had defensive help.

But just initiating movement in space, based only on the music or "what I was feeling"...? I was an amoeba on the dance floor.

Tap dancing didn't open up to me until I started focusing on the music and listening to their taps as jazz percussion. Suddenly I realized they were switching in-and-out of different time signatures just like a jazz drummer--but with their feet!

I've read that most men don't like musicals because it's such an unreal genre, stopping the story to break into sing or dance, and turning to the camera like it was a live audience.

But our actual complaint is that musicals are too real. Rather than transporting us into a counterfeit reality, musicals declare up front, unapologetically, "You're watching a movie--and you're watching it to be entertained."

But whether you ever come to like musicals, enjoy taking that journey with your wife beside you. Maybe she'll even woman-'splain some things to you!
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One of my favorites is fiddler on the roof. We saw the broadway show at the Tennessee theater and it was an awesome, entertaining show!
I give my wife all the credit! Not long ago, I snubbed old movies but now, they are my go to when there are no sporting events that catch my interest.
GBO!?
 
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Now that some time has passed since our game #3 win yesterday, I wonder if Dollander won back his starting role on Fridays? It certainly seemed like it to me. Blade has struggled in his two recent performances, so I think he and Dolly will switch roles, with Blade coming out of the pen? At least for the final two weekend series. Will they continue to piggyback for the next two Fridays? Ideally, I'd like to see Blade stretched out more as we head to postseason, but his struggles give me some concern.

Based on Luc and Redmond's postgame comments, this series loss may have come at the right time (at least I hope so). There is a lot to be learned without the losses being damaging. In a way, I think they thought they could coast along. I think they will be more focused especially for the remaining weekend series.
 
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Talking about movies you can definitely make the connection that Arkansas is Shooter McGavin, thinking they are a traditional power house, frustrated they have never won the CWS, and annoyed that Tennessee(Happy Gilmore) comes in doing things their own way and are shaking things up in college baseball with a cult following around the country.

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Okay, I have a confession. I was so tired yesterday from cooking and delivering food that I took a nap. Additionally, I wrote down the wrong start times. So, when I woke up, Vols were in the 9th and GT in the 8th. Here's what I set up to watch both teams simultaneously: took me awhile and now I have to wait until Saturday to try it out.

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TN_gal said:
Now that some time has passed since our game #3 win yesterday, I wonder if Dollander won back his starting role on Fridays? It certainly seemed like it to me. Blade has struggled in his two recent performances, so I think he and Dolly will switch roles, with Blade coming out of the pen? At least for the final two weekend series. Will they continue to piggyback for the next two Fridays? Ideally, I'd like to see Blade stretched out more as we head to postseason, but his struggles give me some concern.

Based on Luc and Redmond's postgame comments, this series loss may have come at the right time (at least I hope so). There is a lot to be learned without the losses being damaging. In a way, I think they thought they could coast along. I think they will be more focused especially for the remaining weekend series.
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Yeah, I think you roll with Burns, Dolly and Beam, and you give Blade, Joyce, Sewell and Walsh as many innings as they can handle. You then have the luxury of having Kirby, Mabrey and McLaughlin, who can be valuable, clutch pieces of the puzzle, in certain situations.You even have Sechrist if needed, once you get into the postseason.
Man, we are loaded with arms this year!! I’m confident in any of these guys throwing!
GBO!!
 
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Juanita said:
Okay, I have a confession. I was so tired yesterday from cooking and delivering food that I took a nap. Additionally, I wrote down the wrong start times. So, when I woke up, Vols were in the 9th and GT in the 8th. Here's what I set up to watch both teams simultaneously: took me awhile and now I have to wait until Saturday to try it out.

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Straight baller!
Somewhere, 66 just sat back in his chair, with a huge smile on his face!
GBO!!
 
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mad4vols said:
Talking about movies you can definitely make the connection that Arkansas is Shooter McGavin, thinking they are a traditional power house, frustrated they have never won the CWS, and annoyed that Tennessee(Happy Gilmore) comes in doing things their own way and are shaking things up in college baseball with a cult following around the country.

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LOL! Great analogy!
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cobbwebb0710 said:
Yeah, I think you roll with Burns, Dolly and Beam, and you give Blade, Joyce, Sewell and Walsh as many innings as they can handle. You then have the luxury of having Kirby, Mabrey and McLaughlin, who can be valuable, clutch pieces of the puzzle, in certain situations.You even have Sechrist if needed, once you get into the postseason.
Man, we are loaded with arms this year!! I’m confident in any of these guys throwing!
GBO!!
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Agreed about the starting rotation. There's still enough time to fine tune before Regionals start. I'm still startled by the the depth of our bullpen when you list everyone. Add Joyce to your list too. Grateful for everyone. It'll be all hands on deck once postseason starts. I wondered if we were going to see Sechrist yesterday since we used so many arms on Friday. He's certainly capable.
 
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TN_gal said:
Agreed about the starting rotation. There's still enough time to fine tune before Regionals start. I'm still startled by the the depth of our bullpen when you list everyone. Add Joyce to your list too. Grateful for everyone. It'll be all hands on deck once postseason starts. I wondered if we were going to see Sechrist yesterday since we used so many arms on Friday. He's certainly capable.
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It’s crazy to think how good our rotation has been this year and what’s even crazier is we could potentially have everyone back, except for Walsh and Sewell and could possibly have Halvorsen back!
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TN_gal said:
Now that some time has passed since our game #3 win yesterday, I wonder if Dollander won back his starting role on Fridays? It certainly seemed like it to me. Blade has struggled in his two recent performances, so I think he and Dolly will switch roles, with Blade coming out of the pen? At least for the final two weekend series. Will they continue to piggyback for the next two Fridays? Ideally, I'd like to see Blade stretched out more as we head to postseason, but his struggles give me some concern.

Based on Luc and Redmond's postgame comments, this series loss may have come at the right time (at least I hope so). There is a lot to be learned without the losses being damaging. In a way, I think they thought they could coast along. I think they will be more focused especially for the remaining weekend series.
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Since I didn't play baseball past junior high (and TN_gal has derailed the thread yet again), I've been wondering...

1. If teams now have a "book" on Tennessee's pitching tendencies, is what they actually have a book on our catchers' tendencies?

2. Were our pitches more hittable in Lexington because of the effects of thick air and rain? And similarly, were KY's pitches breaking more because of the same?

3. Will the solution to our lack of success against breaking balls come from better film study of opposing pitchers and picking up on their releases, or time in the cage against more breaking balls?

4. Given what KY did, I don't think our batters getting ahead in the count will be enough to change how much junk they're gonna see from here on. Or were KY's pitchers just better than other teams with their breaking stuff?

I'll gladly trade film info with anyone for more baseball education. GO VOLS!
 
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