bek7567 wrote:

DeefromAtlanta wrote: Sorry. I don't think I called out anyone. The only ones responding are the one identifying themselves. 

Doxito wrote:

DeefromAtlanta wrote: We'll lose again and some of you can start back with the bashing of the players and the coach.

But for tonight, please give it a rest. 

Great win. Time to move forward. They are getting better.

Jesus, how bout you "give it a rest." Start a whole new thread just to call out other posters?

but personally I get tired of certain people here (namely you Dee) who constantly whine about any sort of criticism, constructive or otherwise, that is offered by our fanbase.

I come to Vandymania to hear people's true opinions concerning Vanderbilt athletics. I praised the team after their victory, as did most other people here.

But that's not all I want to see. If anyone comes here to witness an 100% all praise forum, then what's the point? Just listen to the CKS show, where mostly people loft continuous softballs and say nothing worth hearing really, which is why I stopped listening to it quite a while ago.

Does this make any sense? Are you still confused? I wouldn't be surprised.

And the one caller this season who dared to ask about a specific blueprint in place to build this team/program into an SEC contender with the ability to go far in the dance was treated to a wandering runaround of an answer that included talk about Fes playing for the Golden State Warriors, included talk about how "we can't compete with schools like UNC for top talent" etc.  It was some of the most impressive tap-dancing since Bill "Bojangles" Robinson used to do those old movies with Shirley Temple.  But no specific plan in place that I could determine from the (non-) "answer."

But for me, I am waiting for the end of the season before deciding exactly where I stand on the state of the program.  I will say this though - ...if we don't top the previous CKS low-water mark of 11 wins, that may not be very impressive.

NOTE: This post does not address or "take sides" in the topic of retaining or not retaining the current coaching staff of any sport at Vanderbilt University or at any other school or entity, collegiate or professional.

bhoyal wrote: It was some of the most impressive tap-dancing since Bill "Bojangles" Robinson used to do those old movies with Shirley Temple.  But no specific plan in place that I could determine from the (non-) "answer."

That's nothing! You should see him in Stormy Weather. Even as an old man, he really hoofs it in that movie. But he still gets upstaged at the end when the Nicholas Brothers perform the greatest dance scene ever filmed (and it's not even close). Talk about athleticism--we could use a couple of guys like that. Don't believe me? Check it out here (especially when they hit the staircases, beginning around 3'35"): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8yGGtVKrD8

TwoSaints wrote:

bhoyal wrote: It was some of the most impressive tap-dancing since Bill "Bojangles" Robinson used to do those old movies with Shirley Temple.  But no specific plan in place that I could determine from the (non-) "answer."

That's nothing! You should see him in Stormy Weather. Even as an old man, he really hoofs it in that movie. But he still gets upstaged at the end when the Nicholas Brothers perform the greatest dance scene ever filmed (and it's not even close). Talk about athleticism--we could use a couple of guys like that. Don't believe me? Check it out here (especially when they hit the staircases, beginning around 3'35"): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8yGGtVKrD8

Ouch! The splits they did on those giant stairs?!?!  Made my huevos hurt just to watch! LOL!

But seriously, two things...
1) CJF doesn't even have to get asked about his blueprint/long term plan - he just loves to go around giving it to everybody - recruits, fans, reporters - everybody.  He has a plan and he is good at explaining it and great at implementing it.  No "tap-dancing" around the subject for him.  The answer our hoops coach gave on the radio was a real disappointment.
2) If you like that big band/swing type of music, you would have loved the Brian Setzer Orchestra concert at the Ryman last month.  Setzer said it was the first show of the tour that was completely sold out. (including Brian's home turf of NYC)  Good for Nashville!  But it also might mean the "swing band/swing dance craze" is now officially past it's prime.