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Post by ethankasales on Oct 13, 2021 13:54:37 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Oct 28, 2021 23:11:53 GMT -5
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Post by nyline on Oct 29, 2021 4:15:47 GMT -5
This ^^^^
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Post by stillkicking on Oct 29, 2021 4:52:23 GMT -5
And I double down on this ^^^^^^^^
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Post by pennstate1973 on Oct 29, 2021 15:31:22 GMT -5
There's always a trouble maker in every crowd. It's my turn. I question some of Mrs. Hoyer's "facts".
Volleyball simply is not a popular spectator sport in this country. You have a few college hot spots where there is great fan support. The harsh reality is the vast majority of four year college and JC volleyball teams usually are attended by a handful of fans. In many cases its not much more than family and friends.
Many times professional leagues were attempted in the United States. Every one of them ended quickly in bankruptcy or insufficient funds to continue.
Professional beach volleyball in the U. S. is the only "professional" sport where the majority of games are free to the public. That's because the public won't pay to watch except for the semi-final and championship matches despite all the marketing gimmicks used at beach tournaments.
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Post by nyline on Oct 29, 2021 15:54:52 GMT -5
There's always a trouble maker in every crowd. It's my turn. I question some of Mrs. Hoyer's "facts". Volleyball simply is not a popular spectator sport in this country. You have a few college hot spots where there is great fan support. The harsh reality is the vast majority of four year college and JC volleyball teams usually are attended by a handful of fans. In many cases its not much more than family and friends. Many times professional leagues were attempted in the United States. Every one of them ended quickly in bankruptcy or insufficient funds to continue. Professional beach volleyball in the U. S. is the only "professional" sport where the majority of games are free to the public. That's because the public won't pay to watch except for the semi-final and championship matches despite all the marketing gimmicks used at beach tournaments. All fair points. I still think that more resources from the NCAA need to be directed to women's volleyball and other women's championship events. Title IX accomplished a lot, but the legacy of minimizing support for women's sports continues. So, I take your points, but I'm still in favor of tilting more towards the women. |
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Post by ethankasales on Oct 31, 2021 19:13:04 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Nov 9, 2021 12:20:42 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Nov 9, 2021 17:06:40 GMT -5
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Post by stillkicking on Nov 9, 2021 18:30:57 GMT -5
Yes, I totally agree it is magnificent, but it is also the harbinger of winter, which I do not like. |
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Post by nyline on Nov 9, 2021 19:33:07 GMT -5
Yes, I totally agree it is magnificent, but it is also the harbinger of winter, which I do not like. Best use of "harbinger" this semester! |
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Post by nyline on Nov 24, 2021 14:03:46 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Nov 24, 2021 19:42:52 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Nov 24, 2021 20:02:07 GMT -5
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Post by stillkicking on Nov 24, 2021 20:06:44 GMT -5
A little bit of a sidebar, I would like to wish the whole world a Happy Thanksgiving. So please if you are traveling near or far, stay safe and come back to root for the ladies this weekend.
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