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Substack run by Matt Hill focusing on SoCon men's basketball. We also talk about tennis, the Chicago Bears and the Big East. Opinions are my own.
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My heart aches for Brody Malone right now. He is one of the top gymnasts in the world and is from my area. Just so unfortunate this morning you have to hope he has one more shot in L.A. in 2028. This was he trained for, for 3 years, to get a shot at a medal. It's a shame.
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Rublev, the No. 6 seed at the Open. is playing on basically an auxiliary court. I have been saying for a long time the USTA needs to shocase Americans but that looks like they have n axe to grind
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Freedom Hall is going to be rockin this year.
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Rublev wins 6-3, 7-6, 7-5 over Seyboth Wild. He survives his crappy court assignment and moves on to the next round.
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@TennisUpdates24
Amazing how people were talking how Iga was on a downward spiral after Australia. Sure doesn't look that way now.
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Samford has the best social media crew in the SoCon.
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@CollHoopsChat
I am starting my coverage in late September. Focusing more on Big East and SoCon this year.
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One last word about ETSU, I don't think anyone is going to forget this run they had. I expect Savage to load up in the portal and this team is going to be one of the favorites to win the SoCon next year.
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I absolutely love the Elam Ending in the TBT. It really is a game changer.
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This ESPN interview with Brad Gilbert just seems awkward.
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ETSU head coach Brooks Savage when talking about his squad. "This teams has all the making of a championship team. They are bigger, faster, stronger and more experienced." ......You know after seeing that SoCon poll they are going to be hungry to prove people wrong.
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These broadcasters on this East Carolina-ETSU game have been very complimentary of the Bucs. Most of the guys don't even know how to say the name of the school correctly.
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Samford wins SoCon title, but ETSU steals the show with miracle run.
@ETSU_Buckeye
@BrooksSavage
@BuckyStutters
,
@JGoldHoops
@ETSUGoldBuc
,
@Bucfan4lifeBeth
,
@Landon20122
Here is my article on a memorable SoCon tournament. That will never be forgotten.
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Also caught up with Bo Hodges, who played at ETSU and Butler. Said his blood bleeds blue and gold and if ETSU played Butler he would pull for ETSU. He's going to get put to the test this season.
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Now that I have heard the whole story, I wholeheartedly apologize to
@CoachTreLamb9
for criticizing him for playing. Apparently The Citadel made the decision. Tre is doing a great job here in Johnson City in a month has totally turned around ETSU football.
@UnnecRoughness
Good for ETSU!!! Sounds like the Citadel was a bit cold-hearted toward being flexible and taking circumstances into account.
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Bucs do a complete 180-degree turnaround, shock Davidson in Freedom Hall
@wesholtsclaw
@ky_muskie
@ETSUHoopsNation
@ETSUGoldBuc
@ETSU_Buckeye
@Landon20122
@Bucfan4lifeBeth
My report on one of the best basketball games of the year so far.
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@BE_GoldenEagle
I have been really impressed with them during the time Kolek has been out. I did a co-Coach of the Year with Hurley and Holloway but let's face it, Shaka is the best coach in this conference.
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Wow what a day of basketball, especially tonight at Freedom Hall. That was a program changing win for ETSU. They needed that and boy did they begin Thanksgiving in the right way.
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If ETSU holds on they didn't win because they had the better team, they won because they had the most heart.
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It is like the SoCon knew who was "supposed" to win and they made sure that team won.
Y’all are going to be mad when you get home and watch on TV. I’d be there but I got the Vid. We keep backing up and not believing the calls.
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Cincinnati and UCF do not belong in the Big 12. They are going to ruin a tremendous basketball conference.
UCF loses a buy game to Stetson. The epitome of brutality.
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To beat Davidson and East Carolina in a so-called rebuilding year would be a great way to go into conference play.
ETSU up 44-35 at halftime over East Carolina, not covering this game because my tennis duties but I am watching. Tremendous first half by the Bucs. This would probably the biggest non-conference win for the Bucs since LSU four years ago.
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Don't think many people had this on their bingo card. I think we are going to have to start considering the Bucs a legitimate contender in the SoCon. Wins over upper division Atlantic 10 and American Teams is pretty impressive.
Bucs control virtually the entire game and win convincingly 86-70.
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As many of you know I am a Johnson City native and my family was ETSU season ticket holders for years. As a journalist I put that aside and cover the league fairly. But you have to give credit where it is due. Last night was all about the Bucs. Phenomenal comeback for the ages.
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Mentioned this in my story, but if the Bucs defeat Kansas City, they will be guaranteed a winning non-conference season. Considering where this program was a year ago at this time, that is a great accomplishment.
@BrooksSavage
is doing a great job for the Bucs.
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My opinions of watching ETSU this morning. I don't put stock into intersquad scrimmages, but I see the hype in Johnson City.
@Ice_Buggs1
is the real deal folks. I can't wait for that ETSU-Chattanooga game to see those backcourts.
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Have to give
@CollegeGameDay
props for going to UCONN this morning even though it is not a contract school. That was the best College Gameday I have ever seen.
@BIGEASTMBB
knows how to bring it.
@ky_muskie
@BigEastRatings
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Nadal, Osaka return to tennis brings added excitement to Australian Summer season
@jkbradenco
@Anthonys_Tennis
@TennisUpdates24
@ky_muskie
@notrabdivad
@Faizan_QST
Here is my preview of Summer Down Under. Some great tennis leading into the AO
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Bucs use stifling defense to upend Wofford in ETSU's biggest SoCon win of the season
@ETSU_Buckeye
@T3Bracketology
@Landon20122
@ETSUHoopsNation
@ETSUGoldBuc
@StateOfBucs
@ETSUMBBManagers
@jkbradenco
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I know I am the one that is not a fan of fall tennis, but I don't see the benefit of playing the Asia Swing if you are hurt or sick. I honestly would rest up and come back strong for Australia.
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This ETSU program has been through so much the last 4 years. They deserve to have something good happen
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Was just telling someone on a direct message, I can't imagine what
@EmmaRaducanu
goes through on a daily basis with the British Press and having to be asked the ridiculous questions about stuff not related to tennis. She handles everything so well.
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I see Andrea Petkovic is back on Tennis Channel this week. One of their better broadcasters in my opinion.
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ETSU beats Mercer tonight. Season sweep for the Bucs. Honestly, I have to cover them differently now that I am focusing on the entire
@SoConSports
but I want to say I appreciate ETSU Twitter and you have my heart. ❤🏀
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Agreed The improvement is already evident.
Another game we lose last year but pulled out this year.
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Rafa Junior 2041 Roland Garros Champion
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Normally we keep all posts to Chicago Bears, college basketball and pro tennis, but I couldn't help but show this. This is absolutely hilarious.
Ep. 3 When
@UNC_BearsFB
LB
@vincentking21
picks off a deep pass in his final rep of the day. Day 1 of Fall Camp. I saw three picks today unofficially.
@1310_KFKA
@NCAA_FCS
@BigSkyConf
@FCSNationRadio1
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Mercer 84, The Citadel 76 Final David Thomas with a career high 27 points. Mercer plays top seed top seed Samford tomorrow at 12 noon. They won't be scared.
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Dang they put
@ETSUBucsVoice
in the nosebleeds.
Thanksgiving eve hoops for
@ETSU_MBB
v Cleveland St. Join
@ETSUBucsVoice
with the call on WXSM
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Huge news out of Johnson City. Passed up on some Power 5 programs and Memphis to come to ETSU. They are going to have some fun at Freedom Hall this winter.
North Texas transfer guard John Buggs III has received interest from the following programs:
Texas A&M
Memphis
West Virginia
St John’s
Utah State
South Florida
Saint Louis
East Carolina
UTSA
Tulane
Drake
ETSU
+More
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@millersamps0n
I have been watching games all day and trying to gear up and actually cover the last game of the day is rough.
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According to
@ETSU_Buckeye
, the Bucs were originally supposed to play Delaware tonight but they backed out. Most likely Tusculum filled the void. Very admirable of the Pioneers to do that. They already have a win over the 8th ranked D2 team in the country in UNC-Pembroke
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Definitely familiar with Foster having covered SoCon. Now I will be covering him in the Big East. Congrats
@RealKyMuskie
NEWS: Furman transfer guard Marcus Foster has committed to Xavier, he tells
@On3sports
.
The 6-4 senior says he chose the Musketeers over Indiana and Cal. Averaged 17 points and 7.5 rebounds per game this season.
Story:
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You would think
@netflix
would find a studio host that knows a little something about tennis and not to talk during points.
#TheNetflixSlam
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Noticed a lot of these players were recruited by Ed DeChellis.
11 blocks for Jadyn Parker through 5 games. Barring any injuries/time away, I have a feeling he will be in the season shot block records. 10th place is Isiah Brown at 49.
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Listening to
@jordancornette
I do not understand why
@espn
got rid of him. He is one of the best analysts and studio hosts in our sport.
@ky_muskie
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I know Shaka will take heat for this loss, but Marquette is a special program that is doing things by the book and not relying on the portal. It is a throwback program. I enjoyed covering them this year.
"It's up to us and the players to stand behind and sustain that standard as long as we're here."
And they will.
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Remember when a local radio Sportstalk show host (now ex) ripped Samford for hiring a high school coach. They got the last laugh
The Samford Bulldogs are going dancing!
Samford wins their first ever Southern Conference tournament title and advances to their first NCAA tournament since 2000!
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Providence continues home court dominance; Florida-Michigan an instant classic; Memphis blasts UVA
@ky_muskie
@JimMaisano
@T3Bracketology
@bracketsscience
@Hayes_BHCSports
@MattModderno
Congrats to Georgetown for covering a 10.5 spread losing by 10.
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I will go ahead and let the cat out. Woolbright will be the
@T3Bracketology
SoCon Player of the Year in next week's SoCon Tournament Preview. Don't give me they didn't win the league, he almost won the triple crown for Points, Rebounds and assists. This is an easy decision.
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So, I have lost my wallet. The little money I have is gone. This week I have been hacked and lost my wallet. Mom wanted me to start carrying cash and this is why I didn't.
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Bucs crack the century mark in win over Pioneers
@jkbradenco
@ETSU_Buckeye
@ETSUHoopsNation
@Landon20122
@T3Bracketology
@ETSUGoldBuc
Kept it very simple tonight. Didn't feel like we needed to do a running tally on a 62-point win. Time to watch UCONN
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ETSU with the win over Alabama A & M 82-71. Bears Hoops and Aces will have coverage of the ETSU-Appalachian State game next Wednesday night.
BUCS WIN BUCS WIN BUCS WIN !!!
82-71.
Good work, men.
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@madeformarch
I said earlier that today along with Feast Week, are the best days of the college basketball season. I think tomorrow is good, but not quite like today
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@ETSUHoopsNation
This game would have been a massacre a month ago. Brooks is ahead of the game on the rebuild. The SoCon media (Me excluded) are not really talking about ETSU right now but this is a very scary team heading into SoCon play.
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@CoachMillerOSU
They lost to the school that believes drinking a soda is the unpardonable sin.
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Who is the kid in
@AlexeiPopyrin99
box wearing a Boston College shirt. That is about the most random thing I have ever seen?
@TennisUpdates24
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The timing of this tweet is on point.
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Cleveland State 72, ETSU 70. Final. Great effort by the Bucs Cleveland State is a good team.
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I know this is against a D2 school but this is a great start for the Bucs. Recent ETSU teams have struggled against D2 teams. Host King Monday at Freedom Hall.
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The Bucketneers head coach is
@patgood00
, a Johnson City are product who played for Appalachian State, ETSU and Winthrop. Scored 17 points in 4 minutes in a win against Western Carolina during that epic season in 2020 for ETSU.
Switching gears somewhat for a few days, doing research on the TBT and the "Bucketneers" for a story this week. The TBT is a college-based basketball tournament from former college players.
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There has been a lot of debate about Putintseva and whether her antics are good for the sport. I think tennis needs a little personality especially on the women's side. Yes, I do like Rybakina so I am contradicting myself, but I love the feisty characters as well. She is needed.
Up next on Court 1 one of my favorites
@PutintsevaYulia
against world No. 1
@iga_swiatek
. I love watching Putintseva trying to stay neutral on this one but it will be hard.
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A good quality road win for ETSU.
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I wonder Des Oliver watched that game tonight.
19 wins and counting.
11 new guys.
New staff.
A first year head coach.
A complete overhaul of program expectations, style of play, and goals.
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College Basketball just around the corner, Heavy focus on Big East and SoCon this year
@RealKYMuskie
@ETSU_Buckeye
@millersamps0n
@ETSUHoopsNation
@StateOfBucs
@punkinUSN
@ETSUGoldBuc
@JGoldHoops
@BBustersHoops
@T3Bracketology
@caseywilkins_
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Sander Gillé & Joran Vliegen win their 1st Masters 1000 title!
The Belgian duo beat Melo/Zverev 5-7, 6-3, 10-5 for their eighth 🏆 together.
#RolexMonteCarloMasters
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Here is my first SoCon report for
@T3Bracketology
. Very appreciate of this opportunity to expand my writings.
@ky_muskie
@Hayes_BHCSports
@SoConSports
@SportsHeather
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Interesting that unless they split them up, Nadal and Murray are going to be in the same Hall of Fame class. That will be quite an expensive ticket.
Davis Cup
Laver Cup
Olympics
These are retirements tournaments of The Big 4 so far. It feels right that at the end of their careers, they finally have a team next to them, when for 2 decades they have fought in endless brutal 1-on-1 battles in a tough as nails individual sport
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Definitely sending out prayers to Brenda and her family. She has done a tremendous job in Johnson City.
Coach Mock will not be with the team tonight as the Bucs take on Wofford in Spartanburg
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Sabalenka repeats as Australian Open champion
@ky_muskie
@Faizan_QST
@T3Bracketology
@Anthonys_Tennis
@TennisUpdates24
@notrabdivad
A very short and to the point article about Sabalenka's repeat in Melbourne. Not a lot to say about this one.
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SPORTS BLOGGER’S REGION TURNED UPSIDE DOWN AFTER APOCOLYPTIC STORM HITS NORTHEAST TENNESSEE AND WESTERN CAROLINA
@Hayes_BHCSports
@TennisUpdates24
@BoomerHockey24
@JimMaisano
@wesholtsclaw
@nbrookie
@Landon20122
@ETSU_Buckeye
@ETSUHoopsNation
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@TwoBidSoCon
@JGoldHoops
@ky_muskie
@ETSU_Buckeye
@SportsHeather
@WJHL_Kenny
@ETSUHoopsNation
Here is my report on a thrilling week in the SoCon, like they said on Two bid SoCon, the most fun league in America. A classic and a couple of big upsets.
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@ETSU_Buckeye
@Ice_Buggs1
People don't seem to realize over the last 35 years how good ETSU has been in men's basketball
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I was going to cover remotely at home, but if that's the punishment I might have to sneak through security and pretend to be real media.
Missing this game is punishable by a forced lunch date with MB.
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Wonder if
@CBSSports
will have Appalachian State-Toledo highlights. Doesn't look like it. Quit focusing on the Blue Bloods CBS.
@T3Bracketology
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This is a total slap toward Muchova. Yes, the American casuals will not be interested, but as far as tennis wise this is a pretty darn good final. We have an American in the men's final I think ESPN/ABC will be happy with that.
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Sorry for the lack of updates I have discovered a new way of watching tennis the
@QualityShot1
tennis chat. Made some new friends today. It's fun chatting with people who share your interests. And it is all respectful
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I know Iowa is going to win this game but you really have to take your hats off to Holy Cross they have thrown the kitchen sink at Clark. Really admirable effort.
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Why is it anyone's business whether a tennis player chooses to vote. If the choices there are as bad as they are here I don't blame her one bit
I don’t know the voting culture in the UK quite as well, but I do know that any American superstar athlete would get utterly dragggggged for an answer like this.
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@TennisUpdates23
Maybe I am used to the status quo, but I am curious how this new calendar is going to take shape. I am all for more 500s on the ATP Tour, Without getting into politics, I would rather the new Masters go to Brisbane, Sydney or Halle.
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Probably my favorite matchup in the preseason is DePaul-Mercer.
DePaul's Out of Conference Preseason Kenpom:
324. Southern Indiana
340. Prairie View A&M
212. Mercer
143. Duquesne
332. Eastern Illinois
317. Northern Illinois
15. Texas Tech
101. Wichita State
50. Northwestern
352. Loyola MD
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At least the announcer had the balls to mention it unlike the US announcers.
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Osaka impressive in first match in almost two years
@TennisUpdates24
@Hayes_BHCSports
@ESPNHockey23
@ky_muskie
@Faizan_QST
@Anthonys_Tennis
@notrabdivad
During the next 4 weeks, we will be doing short blogs on the Aussie Summer Tennis,
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@T3Bracketology
@SamfordMBB
Everybody keeps arguing with me about them and how even the SoCon is, I think they are far and away the class of the SoCon.
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So, just did my video on Olympic tennis to find out right afterward Sinner pulled out. Did not have him medaling anyways. But still that's tough.
@Faizan_QST
@Anthonys_Tennis
@TennisUpdates24
@notrabdivad
@nbrookie
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This was a great coaching job by
@BrooksSavage
tonight. You can tell they watched a lot of film and I would guess those two games in Asheville.
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Pegula wins 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 over Badosa. Great fight by Jess when it looked like Badosa was in control. Pegula one win away from Canada/Cincy double. I honestly thought she was one of the last players who could accomplish that so good for her. Should be a great final with Sabalenka
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Here is another question? Since the US Open got the roof installed in the mid 2010s, it seems like over half the women's finals have been under the roof. Serena-Osaka and Coco-Sabalenka two of the memorable ones I can remember.
@TennisUpdates24
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You could here a pin drop when Fuscovics arrived on the court. This is definitely a biased crowd.
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@ky_muskie
@ETSU_Buckeye
@Landon20122
@punkinUSN
@ETSUHoopsNation
@gomocs57
Here is my SoCon report for this week. Big East will up later today.
@
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UCONN and Texas will be fun because even though UCONN doesn't seem to be vintage UCONN this year, I still believe Paige Bueckers is the most complete player in the country, even over Clark. She doesn't shoot every time she gets the ball.
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Will be talking a lot about Trey Bonham and Honor Huff this year of Chattanooga. Enjoyed hearing their experience about VMI. Very enlightening. Both seem like great young men.
@punkinUSN
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Great conversations with
@BrooksSavage
and Ricky Rojas tonight at Meet the coaches for ETSU sports tonight. Both great guys and it was a lot of fun
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I ate at Blue Moose in Johnson City today, a new family sports bar that specializes in wings and burgers. They have helmets of the local high schools and colleges. Out of the blue there is a Furman football Jersey in the restaurant.
@FCSNationRadio1
@Savage
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