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RIP Big Vol Daddy

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by claigator, Nov 23, 2024 at 8:05 AM.

  1. Nov 23, 2024 at 8:05 AM #1
    claigator

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    One of Tennessee's own has passed. I hate to bring news like this in my first thread (lost the account gatorpit), but I thought it was important to share. I know a few on here have followed him off and on over the years. His videos and reactions brought us a lot of laughs. He may have been a rival fan, but his passion and frustrations with his team was very relatable(especially given our last few seasons).

    RIP Big Vol Daddy; Prayers/thoughts for his family and friends. I know he’ll be tuned in from heaven, hoping his Vols make it to the playoffs!
     
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  2. Nov 23, 2024 at 9:23 AM #2
    iam4uf

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    Oh no... Last I saw one of his videos, perhaps a year ago, he looked to be recovering from things.
     
  3. Nov 23, 2024 at 9:27 AM #3
    uftaipan

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    Man, best season the Vols are likely to have for a long time, and he is going to miss the finish. Sad.
     
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  4. Nov 23, 2024 at 9:42 AM #4
    tilly

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    Oh c'mon man. I loved that guy.
    Guarantee you he would have been a friend to us all. Team colors notwithstanding.

    RIP.

    Prayers for those who loved him.
     
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  5. Nov 23, 2024 at 9:54 AM #5
    lizardbreath

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    He was as steadfast as they come. He shared his thoughts and foibles with honesty and humanity you don't often encounter in today's world. RIP BVD, I'm truly sorry you didn't get to see your Vols in the POs.
     
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  6. Nov 23, 2024 at 9:59 AM #6
    UF24ou14

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    Sad news, indeed. I enjoyed his videos for years. There have been many times I've felt his kind of frustration, but over my Gators. I'm sure there are others here that have felt the same way. RIP
     
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  7. Nov 23, 2024 at 10:26 AM #7
    savannahgator5220

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    His videos always brought a smile to my face. RIP BVD. May God comfort your family during this difficult time.
     
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  8. Nov 23, 2024 at 10:34 AM #8
    Skink

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    Thank you Clai - BVD was and is a legend. A truly honest and very genuine fan of one of our most hated rivals. I would have loved to have a beer with him. RIP to a noble rival. You will be missed
     
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  9. Nov 23, 2024 at 10:43 AM #9
    g8raide

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    Ah man! BVD was always a good sport and loved his team. I ribbed him once or twice over the years in his live stream during the annual gator game and he always took it in stride. Just a good fan and a good dude. R.I.P.
     
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  10. Nov 23, 2024 at 11:05 AM #10
    62gator

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    BVD was a great fan! His early videos were a hoot. I remember one in particular where he was watching the UF-UT game alone sitting in a lazy boy in a darkened living room. It was one of the games where UF came back to win very late. It crushed him, again, he was nearly speechless, outside of a few choice words.

    He always came across as a really good guy. His health issues dominated his feed in last several years. It was very sad to watch. Poor lifestyle choices ultimately lead to his demise, what a shame.

    It was only fitting that he got to see his beloved Vols win his final game against the Gators.

    R.I.P. BVD
     
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  11. Nov 23, 2024 at 11:11 AM #11
    workemsillyg8rs

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    This guy was so damn funny! His vid after the Felipe Franks game was hilarious. RIP
     
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  12. Nov 23, 2024 at 11:18 AM #12
    jordan4vols

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    Y’all do BVD a solid today and beat Ole Miss. I guarantee he’d be pulling as hard for a gator win today as any other vol win.
     
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  13. Nov 23, 2024 at 11:20 AM #13
    WindoverG8tr

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    Legendary -just the name brings back so many great video memories. An original southern icon. RIP
     
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  14. Nov 23, 2024 at 11:43 AM #14
    Wanne15

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    The epitome of a great college football fan.
     
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  15. Nov 23, 2024 at 12:46 PM #15
    DawgFanFromAlabam

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    Hate to hear that. Rest easy BVD.
     
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  16. Nov 23, 2024 at 1:50 PM #16
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    TOUCHDOWN FLORDA!
     
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  17. Nov 23, 2024 at 3:42 PM #17
    kalaniocc

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    RIP, he was fun to watch
     
  18. Nov 23, 2024 at 3:45 PM #18
    DieAGator

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    RIP big man.