We were most watched regional game

[OrangeTsar]

…and second most watched regional in history. But we aren’t enough of a draw to host a Super Regional

 

[VolPack22]

We don’t have a coach retiring, a father of a player and former AD on the committee so we don’t deserve to host.

 

[knoxvol52]

We don’t have a coach retiring, a father of a player and former AD on the committee so we don’t deserve to host.

Or deep enough pockets from what is being stated

 

[OrangeTsar]

Or deep enough pockets from what is being stated

Would we be allowed to have Spyre make out bid next time? If they want to play the $$$$ game, we are not exactly unarmed

 

[preacherman20]

Would we be allowed to have Spyre make out bid next time? If they want to play the $$$$ game, we are not exactly unarmed

I would guess we are a lot more unarmed, then you would think when it comes to baseball. UT fans might be spending their NIL dollars toward players, but almost all of those are football and basketball. Very little money to baseball. That is why I continuously say we will not be in the hunt for some of these big name guys because unless something changes we do not have the NIL baseball money to go after them.

 

[aaronvol]

Oh well...grab your glove, ball, and bat and go to work. Omaha.

 

[Mccage]

I would guess we are a lot more unarmed, then you would think when it comes to baseball. UT fans might be spending their NIL dollars toward players, but almost all of those are football and basketball. Very little money to baseball. That is why I continuously say we will not be in the hunt for some of these big name guys because unless something changes we do not have the NIL baseball money to go after them.

And you know this how?

 

[fryeguy93]

And you know this how?

I'm so embarrassed for you

 

[Volbackhomefromtx]

I would guess we are a lot more unarmed, then you would think when it comes to baseball. UT fans might be spending their NIL dollars toward players, but almost all of those are football and basketball. Very little money to baseball. That is why I continuously say we will not be in the hunt for some of these big name guys because unless something changes we do not have the NIL baseball money to go after them.

Everyone has their own priorities and abilities relative to how they want or can spend their money, Last year when I learned of Friends of BaseVols, and it might have been from Preacherman, I decided and had the means to make a monthly contribution. I appreciate if some don’t like the idea of NIL but it is the world we live in. The BaseVols mean a whole lot to me and if this helps to make the Vols more competitive, I’m in. GBO!!

 

[Ritzwatch]

And you know this how?

Pretty sure some Methodist told him as he tried to slink out the back door of a liquor store in Orangeburg.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

Just beat USM 2 out of 3 and make the committee look foolish.

 

[WillisWG]

Would we be allowed to have Spyre make out bid next time? If they want to play the $$$$ game, we are not exactly unarmed

Nope strictly a member institution's responsibility

 

[youcancallmeAl]

I would guess we are a lot more unarmed, then you would think when it comes to baseball. UT fans might be spending their NIL dollars toward players, but almost all of those are football and basketball. Very little money to baseball. That is why I continuously say we will not be in the hunt for some of these big name guys because unless something changes we do not have the NIL baseball money to go after them.

Is there anything we baseball fans can do about that, Preacherman?

 

[txbo]

And you know this how?

LOL

 

[fryeguy93]

Everyone has their own priorities and abilities relative to how they want or can spend their money, Last year when I learned of Friends of BaseVols, and it might have been from Preacherman, I decided and had the means to make a monthly contribution. I appreciate if some don’t like the idea of NIL but it is the world we live in. The BaseVols mean a whole lot to me and if this helps to make the Vols more competitive, I’m in. GBO!!

It's kind of the curse of being an all-around program. So many quality programs and even wth a sizable fan base it's hard to spready the money around.

As I posted a few weeks ago, a long time friend's son just got a track scholarship at UT and turned down a full basketball scholarship at NAIA school. I haven't asked but I know he likely exchange the full ride for a partial scholarship at UT. I wonder if he got NIL money. I wonder if the track program has one or a few of donors that help their athletes?

 

[MT_Vol]

And you know this how?

Sometimes it's better to stay silent and appear ignorant, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

 

[BruisedOrange]

…and second most watched regional in history. But we aren’t enough of a draw to host a Super Regional

Well, actually...
this fact merely endorses the decision to play in MS, as it proves that Tennessee fans can be trusted to follow the broadcast of the game. ESPN and NCAA CWS get the best of both fanbases.

 

[ivorydr]

Please tell me how to donate to Friends of BaseVols.

 

[preacherman20]

The only thing I will say is if you give to friends of basevols, just make sure it is earmarked for baseball. I know they were considering using it for other sports as well.

 

[Aerie Vol]

And you know this how?

Psst: you might want to root extra hard for #35 if he gets the chance to throw a pitch or two this weekend.

It's the least you can do after that post.