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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. SuperMOM

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    RIP Big Man! We love the affection you had for your team.
     
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  2. 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. 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. PlantationGator

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    Well we did . Hope Big Vol Daddy is smiling. ;):)
     
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  5. 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. 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. 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. TJtheGator

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    Sad news. RIP BVD.
     
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  9. 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. 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. 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. GatorRider

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    He was a true fan of his team. RIP BVD.
     
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  13. 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. 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. 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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    Hope they win it all this year for him. If we can’t, then I hope they do.
     
  17. 62gator

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    Hope the SEC Shorts crew does a nod to BVD in their video Monday. That would be great.
     
  18. benheb

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    Funny as hell. I really liked his videos.
     
  19. 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. 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.