Please Help the University of SC Bass Fishing Team

[Golden Cock]

The USC fishing team needs our help, as many of the Tournament expenses are personally borne by the members. The team has started a Go Fund Me account to assist with these expenses.

A link is shown below. Any help will be appreciated.

https://www.gofundme.com/help-the-university-of-sc-bass-fishing-team

 

[GeoCocky]

This is a good reminder that our competitive club sports (including the bass fishing team as well as Rugby, Hockey, Fencing, and many others) are not part of our Athletics Department and receive little funding from the university so every little bit helps.

 

[The Coup Nazi]

Our AD should give these club teams something. If only $5000 each the department would never miss it.

 

[luv2hear2001]

Our AD should give these club teams something. If only $5000 each the department would never miss it.

I don't think that is allowed. The club sports compete in leagues that have regulations regarding eligibility, finances, etc.

 

[jonesz21]

I don't think that is allowed. The club sports compete in leagues that have regulations regarding eligibility, finances, etc.

What are these regulations you speak of??
- Clemson

 

[Elgringo]

I wish they would show sports like this on SECN. But instead, we get Paul Finebaum for 20 hrs/week.

 

[Quisp]

I wish they would show sports like this on SECN. But instead, we get Paul Finebaum for 20 hrs/week.

A test pattern would get higher ratings than a bass fishing tournament.

 

[Elgringo]

I would watch tadpole fishing over Finebaum.

 

[Horseshoe 04]

I miss the OCHO

 

[TheReelEss]

I wish they would show sports like this on SECN. But instead, we get Paul Finebaum for 20 hrs/week.

I have caught some of these tournaments on the outdoors channels before. Usually something like Fox Sports South (not in HD). For most people, watching a bass tourney is a couple rungs below paint drying or a political speech. But I'm kind of a bass fanatic.

 

[Cockyfan97]

USC club lacrosse won the MCLA national championship and is entirely self funded, they could definitely use some support.https://l.instagram.com/?u=https://...qWFPOyGeOXVKWC4NWfp7xJDi1RjwfkGiVoqJeVxht_qvO

 

[Thigh Man]

How fking stupid would someone need to be, to pay ... excuse me ... DONATE ... for someone to go FISHING???

get a life.

 

[Thigh Man]

The USC fishing team needs our help, as many of the Tournament expenses are personally borne by the members.

Tell 'em to get a freaking JOB.

 

[USCBatgirl21]

Forgive me, I do not mean to insult anyone. But, how fking stupid would someone need to be, to pay ... excuse me ... DONATE ... for someone to go FISHING???

get a life.

I guess just as stupid as someone needs to be to donate money just for someone play football.

However, unlike the football team, the Fishing team knows what it feels like to win Championships.

 

[Thigh Man]

However, unlike the football team, the Fishing team knows what it feels like to win Championships.

Hey, I am a fisherman, myself. Both salt & fresh water. Don't try to Bullshit a bullshitter.

 

[The Coup Nazi]

Forgive me, I do not mean to insult anyone. But, how fking stupid would someone need to be, to pay ... excuse me ... DONATE ... for someone to go FISHING???

get a life.

You make that statement but preface it with, “I don’t mean to offend anyone”?

 

[USCBatgirl21]

Hey, I am a fisherman, myself. Both salt & fresh water. Don't try to Bullshit a bullshitter.

Wasn't trying to BS you. Just pointing out how much of a jerk you are being.

 

[GeoCocky]

Tell 'em to get a freaking JOB.

Because being a student, participating on the Anglers team, and having a part time job are somehow mutually exclusive? BTW - does that extend to non-revenue scholarship athletes like those on x-country, tennis, or golf, for example?

 

[USCBatgirl21]

Because being a student, participating on the Anglers team, and having a part time job are somehow mutually exclusive? BTW - does that extend to non-revenue scholarship athletes like those on x-country, tennis, or golf, for example?

The absolute disdain shown by some for any sport not named football is truly sad.

 

[Golden Cock]

Tell 'em to get a freaking JOB.

Thank you very little.

 

[Thigh Man]

You make that statement but preface it with, “I don’t mean to offend anyone”?

You're Right! I'll correct

 

[Thigh Man]

Wasn't trying to BS you. Just pointing out how much of a jerk you are being.

Give a man a fish ... and you fed him. Teach a man to fish ... and he will learn to drink beer all day.

 

[Thigh Man]

Because being a student, participating on the Anglers team, and having a part time job are somehow mutually exclusive? BTW - does that extend to non-revenue scholarship athletes like those on x-country, tennis, or golf, for example?

LOL!!! You guys are really serious!!! LOL!!! I Love y'all!!! God Bless!

 

[Thigh Man]

Wasn't trying to BS you. Just pointing out how much of a jerk you are being.

You are SO Dang pretty, when you get mad!!! Fish and Whistle.

 

[Thigh Man]

The absolute disdain shown by some for any sport not named football is truly sad.

Everyone has to believe in something, I believe I'll go fishing. Henry David Thoreau

 

[Thigh Man]

I guess just as stupid as someone needs to be to donate money just for someone play football.
However, unlike the football team, the Fishing team knows what it feels like to win Championships.

I'd rather be on the lake thinking about God, than in church thinking about fishing.

 

[Thigh Man]

Wasn't trying to BS you. Just pointing out how much of a jerk you are being.

Fishing: A jerk at one end of the line waiting for a jerk at the other end.

 

[Thigh Man]

Because being a student, participating on the Anglers team, and having a part time job are somehow mutually exclusive? BTW - does that extend to non-revenue scholarship athletes like those on x-country, tennis, or golf, for example?

Fishing: A venerable contest in which modern man pits his intelligence and technology against the native wit of primitive aquatic vertebrates, and generally finishes second.

I look forward to the day when we can just talk about the ethics of angling without this red herring of whether they can feel pain.

 

[Thigh Man]

Thank you very little.

We all have our causes. I'm sorry yours is lost.
I'll send you a check.

 

[Golden Cock]

We all have our causes. I'm sorry yours is lost.
I'll send you a check.

I’ll accept cash.

 

[jonesz21]

I have caught some of these tournaments on the outdoors channels before. Usually something like Fox Sports South (not in HD). For most people, watching a bass tourney is a couple rungs below paint drying or a political speech. But I'm kind of a bass fanatic.

I would rather watch it than “The Chrisleys” or a lifetime movie for the 3rd time

 

[CCGC34]

How does this work? How are they not part of the athletic department? Serious question. Did a bunch of guys just get together and start to compete? This wasn’t a thing when I was in school. Not that I remember. I just do t understand the draw if you have to pay for everything probably including school.

 

[JohnnySurfin]

Confesses

I used to love watching fishing with Roland Martin

 

[USCBatgirl21]

My son watches fishing shows regularly. He loves to fish. His favorite Wii game - bass fishing. He also watches a lot of hunting shows too. He's an outdoor loving SC boy. He'd prefer to be outside doing something like fishing or hunting or kayaking. (Unless it's the 5th Circle of Hell outside. Then he's all about the A/C.)

 

[luv2hear2001]

How does this work? How are they not part of the athletic department? Serious question. Did a bunch of guys just get together and start to compete? This wasn’t a thing when I was in school. Not that I remember. I just do t understand the draw if you have to pay for everything probably including school.

Club sports are student organizations and not sponsored by the athletic department. The university supports them with student activity fees, but like any student organization, the majority of funds are provided through dues and fundraising. Some sports clubs, like Rugby, have been around for a long time. The "draw" is that kids can play a sport they love in college. Here's a little more info: https://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/campus_recreation/sport_clubs/index.php

 

[MIghtee]

we should probably only have sports teams that can fund themselves

 

[TheReelEss]

we should probably only have sports teams that can fund themselves

So just women's basketball and only football, baseball and sometimes men's basketball?

 

[TheReelEss]

My son watching fishing shows regularly. He loves to fish. His favorite Wii game - bass fishing. He also watches a lot of hunting shows too. He's an outdoor loving SC boy. He'd prefer to be outside doing something like fishing or hunting or kayaking. (Unless it's the 5th Circle of Hell outside. Then he's all about the A/C.)

Much better for him than video games. And in the long run, every athletes' playing career comes to an end.

It reminds me of when I was a kid and tried out for baseball. I couldn't hit a good pitcher to save my life. I wanted to quit and thought my dad would tell me to stick with it. To my surprise he said "OK, let's go fishing instead", which is what he really wanted to be doing anyway. I still fish to this day and I'm pretty good at it. I'll do it until I'm physically unable. How many years would I have played baseball, a sport that I sucked at? Boy, am I glad my dad wasn't the baseball coach! No offense to baseball as a sport.

 

[USCBatgirl21]

Much better for him than video games. And in the long run, every athletes' playing career comes to an end.

It reminds me of when I was a kid and tried out for baseball. I couldn't hit a good pitcher to save my life. I wanted to quit and thought my dad would tell me to stick with it. To my surprise he said "OK, let's go fishing instead", which is what he really wanted to be doing anyway. I still fish to this day and I'm pretty good at it. I'll do it until I'm physically unable. How many years would I have played baseball, a sport that I sucked at? Boy, am I glad my dad wasn't the baseball coach! No offense to baseball as a sport.

I should have added "playing golf" to his list of activities. That is his sport of choice, and will hopefully help pay for college in another 4 years. He's had a golf club in his hands since before he could walk. But he did try football, basketball, and baseball. Baseball he played the longest of the other 3 (5 years).

 

[mauze1]

This is a good reminder that our competitive club sports (including the bass fishing team as well as Rugby, Hockey, Fencing, and many others) are not part of our Athletics Department and receive little funding from the university so every little bit helps.

Yes, similar to our championship master bating team. Anytime you have a chance, giv’em a hand.