I think if laws like this get passed across the nation, it will just be an added catalyst to push athletics to separate from schools and be their own entity of semi-pro/minor league sports that just use the name and likeness of the schools for their teams. I still think the split from the academic ...

Let's be real...This bill is the legislatures concession to allow NCSU and UNC to go to the SEC and BIG10. If we see it pass without much trouble it means the moves are a done deal and we'll see it happen before SMU, Cal & Stanford are official ACC members so they can't vote against it. This is goo...

It's not as cold up there as it used to be. Speaking for those of us who still spend extended periods of time up there during the winter, I'll respectfully disagree. Not to mention how winter goes on and on and on...much like it does in the northern US. I've lived in Boone full time for over thirty...

mike87 wrote: ↑

Thu May 02, 2024 2:01 pm

It's not as cold up there as it used to be.

Speaking for those of us who still spend extended periods of time up there during the winter, I'll respectfully disagree.
Not to mention how winter goes on and on and on...much like it does in the northern US.

It baffles me how someone can choose to get angry because media outlets actually did the right thing and respected the family's wishes for privacy. What a miserable human being.

I wore shorts in during cold weather for many years following graduation...a habit I picked up on the mountain.

BambooRdApp wrote: ↑

Wed May 01, 2024 10:49 am

On the men's side, European players are much more fundamentally sound in the game of bball

It's probably because they're allowed to smoke cigarettes on the bench over there.
Wait...maybe that's just in the Balkans...?

Dabo needs a big win over App to quiet down the boosters. He's still recovering from the puppet show he put on in front of the media last season.

WVAPPeer wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:08 am

What ever happened to Zocko

Bro, I so wish it was 60 seconds ago...before I read your post mentioning that guy.
All joking aside, I wish him the best. And I'm really glad he's no longer a Mountaineer.

What great news! I'm glad to see how a super successful MBB season is being parlayed into higher levels of interest for many of App's athletic programs...and athletes!

Can't we just blame it on bad actors from Russia? Or big pharma? Or the military-industrial complex?

The numbers look good so far...and nice to see some of these players have college game experience.

This is a good move for App. Speaking for myself, having Wiles as QB2 this season will prevent me from going into A-fib every time Joey takes a big hit or tucks the ball and runs.

This is a good move for App. Speaking for myself, having Wiles as QB2 this season will prevent me from going into A-fib every time Joey takes a big hit or tucks the ball and runs.

Thanks, 94. While the TP gives athletes an opportunity to switch schools as they see fit, it has also radically impacted the way coaches manage talent.

The sword clearly cuts both ways.

Where Marsh was concerned, the "bad thing" was also the "good thing." It was bad because Marsh tended to be a ball hog and didn't adhere to DK's game plans, both of which irritate coaches and teammates. But it was good because he showed the opponent a look they weren't expecting, which led to scorin...

Is it just me, or is it tragic that a sign-stealing scandal involving a major P5 program had to happen before FBS programs were permitted to utilize in-helmet comms?

Looks like nearly half the team is in the portal - I counted 7. Expected with the coach change I guess. At least there is more of an explanation for this one. It's like 94 mentioned on another thread...there could be any number of factors causing the exodus in addition to Coach Elderkin leaving. Pl...

Conference standings are pretty crowded in the middle of the pack. Could be a wild finish this season!

Hoping Kerns can find some more hidden gems like he did last spring.