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RIP Big Vol Daddy

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

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  1. Nov 23, 2024 at 4:02 PM #21
    SuperMOM

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    RIP Big Man! We love the affection you had for your team.
     
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  2. Nov 23, 2024 at 4:13 PM #22
    06GATORS08

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    Sorry to hear it. While I never like losing to the Vols, it stings a little less knowing it probably brought that dude some comfort/joy.
     
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  3. Nov 23, 2024 at 4:15 PM #23
    g8torlenny

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    Legend. He represents everyone of us. Will miss him and his passion for his team.
     
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  4. Nov 23, 2024 at 4:28 PM #24
    PlantationGator

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    Well we did . Hope Big Vol Daddy is smiling. ;):)
     
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  5. Nov 23, 2024 at 4:37 PM #25
    g8tr82

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    BVD embodies the SEC slogan “it just means more”. RIP you will be missed and remembered each Vol week
     
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  6. Nov 23, 2024 at 4:42 PM #26
    danmanne65

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    I used to load and watch his videos with the sound off. Just wanted to help him with a view. Never heard a bad word out of him.
     
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  7. Nov 23, 2024 at 4:54 PM #27
    GolphinGator

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    RIP Big Daddy Vol. I know you loved your Vols like I love the Gators. You were a great college football fan and you will be missed.
     
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  8. Nov 23, 2024 at 5:00 PM #28
    TJtheGator

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    Sad news. RIP BVD.
     
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  9. Nov 23, 2024 at 5:03 PM #29
    Vindibudd

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    I loved watching BVD and I was consistently greatly alarmed with all of his serious health conditions watching him smoke and drink high octane coke like he was 19 years old. Rest in peace, BVD.
     
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  10. Nov 23, 2024 at 5:10 PM #30
    hhpgator

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    RIP BVD, you brought me many a smile in wins and loses. I tip my cap to his loyalty and character.
     
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  11. Nov 23, 2024 at 5:58 PM #31
    northgagator

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    BVD was a real HOOT.
    I always love the passion and humor he showed in his posts.
    RIP BVD
     
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  12. Nov 23, 2024 at 6:58 PM #32
    GatorRider

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    He was a true fan of his team. RIP BVD.
     
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  13. Nov 23, 2024 at 7:06 PM #33
    Gatorrick22

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    R.I.P., big man, you were absolutely a talented man. I know I will miss your sage play by play where you'd call-out your team's play calls and the result before they even happened. That was truly talented.
     
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  14. Nov 23, 2024 at 7:09 PM #34
    gbranton

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    That’s sad, my condolences to his loved ones, I’m sure Vol fans will miss him.
     
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  15. Nov 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM #35
    pd_gator

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    This is definitely heartbreaking, have not watched a vid of his in a while but he is what CFB fandom is about imho. RIP BVD, you'll be sorely missed brother.
     
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  16. Nov 23, 2024 at 7:37 PM #36
    Heisenberg

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    Hope they win it all this year for him. If we can’t, then I hope they do.
     
  17. Nov 23, 2024 at 9:57 PM #37
    62gator

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    Hope the SEC Shorts crew does a nod to BVD in their video Monday. That would be great.
     
  18. Nov 23, 2024 at 10:08 PM #38
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    Funny as hell. I really liked his videos.
     
  19. Nov 24, 2024 at 12:02 AM #39
    SeabudGator

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    Settle down. I love BVD. His video after they missed the FG to lose in the swamp (2015?) was epic. And while I never want to lose to the vols, him going to his grave with a victory over the Gators is nice to imagine (though we should have won, damnit). But, no, I do not want UT to win a title. Not with BVD and certainly not post mortem. All said with due respect to a great fan.
     
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  20. Nov 24, 2024 at 1:19 AM #40
    EbSaxman

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    Awe man. That dude loved his Vols for sure. He made some funny videos and was a hoot. Sad that he won’t get to see how they play out the season. At least he got to see the Vols get good again.
     
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