Vitello suspended.

[vol66]

Screw the NCAA?

And that’s realistic to you?

 

[vol66]

“He made a mistake, he’s doing his time. We’re excited to get him back Monday, though.”

Says just as much of nothing while sounding a whole lot less foreboding.

That’s above his pay grade don’t you think?

 

[Christian Lowe]

That’s above his pay grade don’t you think?

Not really, no. It’s a sarcastic quip and then a Pat on the back “can’t wait to get him back” statement. It’s hardly anything controversial to say.

 

[CAVPUT]

And that’s realistic to you?

Sarcasm, 66. Sarcasm.

 

[vol66]

Sarcasm, 66. Sarcasm.

Sorry, been a day up in here.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Sorry, been a day up in here.

Rough, indeed. Definitely attracted the conspiracy theorist forum. Both sides…
@Freak did the game thread a hugie by cranking a separate thread.

 

[rockytop36]

I think their best bet is to not talk about it period at this point, once you answer one question you have to start answering more and I’m sure he was told to let it be and make it about the boys this evening

 

[CAVPUT]

Sorry, been a day up in here.

Sure has. At my age, I didn't think there'd be much involving UT sports that would catch me by surprise. Vitello getting suspended got me....and good. No pun intended, but that came out of left field. Right now, I'm girding my loins for UT to issue a press release saying he's been terminated or he's resigned. Yeah, that's a bit melodramatic, but around the UT athletic department, you never say never. Gotta dig thru the attic and see if I have an old mattress and fire starters to donate to the cause...just in case.

 

[cardvolfan]

“He made a mistake, he’s doing his time. We’re excited to get him back Monday, though.”

Says just as much of nothing while sounding a whole lot less foreboding.

He said what his superiors told him to say. You don’t go off-script unless you want to jeopardize your own employment and career.

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

 

[vol66]

Sure has. At my age, I didn't think there'd be much involving UT sports that would catch me by surprise. Vitello getting suspended got me....and good. No pun intended, but that came out of left field. Right now, I'm girding my loins for UT to issue a press release saying he's been terminated or he's resigned. Yeah, that's a bit melodramatic, but around the UT athletic department, you never say never.

I don’t see that happening, White and Co., know what’s up, at least so far. I have no inside knowledge but my feeling is they are protecting everyone involved, and potentially the post season. Again, I know nothing.

 

[chuckiepoo]

He said what his superiors told him to say. You don’t go off-script unless you want to jeopardize your own employment and career.

When the university starts issuing statements, legal is involved.

 

[Pride85]

Wishful thinking on your part!

This whole situation is what happens when you run your mouth all the time and let your players act like cocky brats with bad sportsmanship! Makes him an easy target! I like TV, but he needs to grow up some and dial it back and establish some discipline in himself and team!
….some Italians understand nuance and some don’t!

Just out of curiosity, was that your stance last year when we were dominating?

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

When the university starts issuing statements, legal is involved.

 

[VolsFan-TX]

Is he weak OR is he doing what’s best for the whole team in the long run?

He is doing what is best for the entire athletic department. We still have an open case with the football team, so we need to demonstrate that we are able to identify potential issues and take the appropriate actions. Our AD's actions may have been different if the football case was already resolved.

 

[vol66]

He is doing what is best for the entire athletic department. We still have an open case with the football team, so we need to demonstrate that we are able to identify potential issues and take the appropriate actions. Our AD's actions may have been different if the football case was already resolved.

That’s fair. Hadn’t thought of it that way.

 

[HollowaytoSeivers]

I agree with all of this, and I don't see this "tampering" issue involving Ahuna becoming a serious matter. That kind of thing is happening everywhere ... but having said that, Battered Vol Syndrome doesn't arise purely from delusions.

Remember during the regionals last year when Troy Eklund of ESPN said on-air that Evan Russell had been suspended for PED's and the NCAA was forcing the rest of our team to be tested before we could take the field again?

We are not imagining things. At times, it seems like somebody really has it in for us.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

 

[beachvol23]

Just out of curiosity, was that your stance last year when we were dominating?

Definitely because instead of remaining focused on the games and performance needed to make and advance in CWS, they were more concerned with showboating! I’m all for having fun, but they were over the top with stupidity and it bit them in the ass!
Hey Uncle Jed Green, just roll the ball out there and tell everyone to go to Kmart!

 

[TechnoVol]

I have no inside info, but I do have a read on what I believe is happening. I think this 3-game suspension closes the book on the whole Ahuna situation. Meaning, the announcement that UTAD has stated will come Monday, will be that CTV has been reinstated and Ahuna will be immediately eligible to play.

 

[TartanTurff]

Then AD is weak as hell, although im sure the AA had some imput.

White Danny still has 18 level I violations sitting in front of the committee on infractions courtesy of Cornbread and Fulmer, the university has admitted 17 of the 18, but disputed lack of institutional control, if there is documented and verified tampering prior to the player entering the portal, wouldn't want White Danny to help the NCAA prove a significant point in the football case by being greedy in the baseball case, already got over a million tied up in legal fees on the football side, got a bad feeling Monday may be a tipping point and Vittelo and Maui are headed to the MLB level while the stench of Cornbread and Fulmer continue to waft through the athletic department and their relationship with the NCAA.

 

[gobravesvols16]

If CTV survives this he could definitely use this as an “us against the world” mentality all season

 

[Volprofch05]

beachvol23 said:
Wishful thinking on your part!

This whole situation is what happens when you run your mouth all the time and let your players act like cocky brats with bad sportsmanship! Makes him an easy target! I like TV, but he needs to grow up some and dial it back and establish some discipline in himself and team!
….some Italians understand nuance and some don’t!

Welp, as an individual of Italian descent, now I'm just hopeful that I'm one of those who "understand nuance"

 

[Volfan1000]

It’s gonna put a chip on their shoulders and bring the team even closer together.

Now this squad will even be more determined to win the College World Series.

 

[DukeDaisySam]

Thats false, if the NCAA truly had power they could tell Bama to sit Miller until the case is resolved. However Bama knows the AA is a toothless tiger and treats them as such. Where as TN is terrified of them and gives them the power they crave.

Got an example?

 

[orange beard]

I have no inside info, but I do have a read on what I believe is happening. I think this 3-game suspension closes the book on the whole Ahuna situation. Meaning, the announcement that UTAD has stated will come Monday, will be that CTV has been reinstated and Ahuna will be immediately eligible to play.

would not be surprised that this is what happens!