(A.K.A. Non-Original Rants)

–Co-opting good stuff from all over the ‘Net and maybe some original thoughts—ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE

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And the judge spiked the ball

 Right into the faces of the women who brought suit to try to keep the man, known as Blaire Flaming on the San Jose State University Spartans volleyball team from playing in the postseason.

The lawsuit argued that allowing them to participate would knowingly violate a law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in women’s sports.

However, Judge S. Kato Crews – an appointee of President Biden to the US District Court in Colorado – ruled on Monday that Fleming can continue to compete on SJSU’s women’s team despite that accusation.

Fleming and the Spartans are guaranteed a semifinal tie, where they will meet either Utah State or Boise State – two of the teams who forfeited against them earlier this season.

Along with Wyoming, Boise State has refused to play them on two separate occasions in 2024 amid concerns over Fleming.  

Unfortunately the ball is once again in the court of the opposing teams.  They have the choice of forfeiting again, which loses the women on those teams the chance to win a championship.

We’ll see what happens. 



  1. Forfeiting the game at game time – which I hope Utah State or Boise State will do – will perhaps give the girls more pleasure (personal honor?) for being among those standing up for themselves than “winning” a championship (which may not/probably wouldn't – happen anyway) playing against a cheating team. Given that the previous forfeitures put SJ in the championship game, how will they feel if they surrender their principles this time, don't forfeit, and then lose anyway?

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  2. Have your male team identify as female and spike the SJSU team where it hurts. Let SJ finish the season bruised, battered and with zero wins. Or some bad accident might happen to the tranny taking him out for the season. Never know.

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  3. time for a Tanya Harding…..

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  4. Outstanding idea. Bring the entire men's team in and put them on the court. Prove that they really don't 'identify ' as girls that day. Use this own BS against them.

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  5. I'm also for “Forfeiting the game at game time – which I hope Utah State or Boise State will do”.Go ahead SJSU; claim the championship, but remember, NOBODY wants their name in the record books with an asterisk next to it.

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  6. Anon–I don't think they have a choice but to stick to their guns. SJSU can have it and it'll be a pyrrhic victory.Steve–I like the first idea–a team of men, but a personal attack on the dude, no. They are being allowed to play by their university. The university needs to pay the price.Axe–Nope. See my comment above.Rick–Agreed.

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  7. Walk off the court as the game is about to begin. Make it public. Let the crowd cheer them and then start booing when the team with a guy is announced as the winner.Public humiliation works. Brung back the stocks!

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  8. Leave it to Veeshir to put the polish on an already good idea.Think about how many pissed-off fans that paid to see a game and get bupkis.SAA-lute!!

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  9. “…the ball is once again in the court of the opposing teams.” Heh–I see what you did there, MC. 😀

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  10. I agree with Rick–Veeshir for the win!Mike–I'm glad someone noticed! 😀

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  11. Well thankee for the kind words.Usually people cuss me out when I figure a better way to be an ahole.

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  13. A lot of it hinges on who you're being an ahole AT…

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  14. Maybe the players on his team should be the ones forfeiting

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  15. Just Waiting–One of the coaches and one of the players on the San Jose team joined the lawsuit against the NCAA, etc.

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  16. Thanksgiving Day: from Idaho StatesmanThe Boise State athletic department announced Wednesday night that its volleyball team will forfeit its semifinal match against San Jose State in the Mountain West Tournament. The decision means Boise State will finish the season with a record of 19-11 and likely not make the NCAA Tournament. The Broncos defeated Utah State 3-1 in the tournament’s first round Wednesday night, setting up a Friday matchup with the Spartans, who had received a first-round bye as the No. 2 seed.*****Kudos to the BSU team

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  17. Anon–I read about that. At a certain point this is going to become the NCAA's problem.

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  18. Forfeiting the game at game time – which I hope Utah State or Boise State will do – will perhaps give the girls more pleasure (personal honor?) for being among those standing up for themselves than “winning” a championship (which may not/probably wouldn't – happen anyway) playing against a cheating team. Given that the previous forfeitures put SJ in the championship game, how will they feel if they surrender their principles this time, don't forfeit, and then lose anyway?

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  19. Have your male team identify as female and spike the SJSU team where it hurts. Let SJ finish the season bruised, battered and with zero wins. Or some bad accident might happen to the tranny taking him out for the season. Never know.

    Like

  20. time for a Tanya Harding…..

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  21. Outstanding idea. Bring the entire men's team in and put them on the court. Prove that they really don't 'identify ' as girls that day. Use this own BS against them.

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  22. I'm also for “Forfeiting the game at game time – which I hope Utah State or Boise State will do”.Go ahead SJSU; claim the championship, but remember, NOBODY wants their name in the record books with an asterisk next to it.

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  23. Anon–I don't think they have a choice but to stick to their guns. SJSU can have it and it'll be a pyrrhic victory.Steve–I like the first idea–a team of men, but a personal attack on the dude, no. They are being allowed to play by their university. The university needs to pay the price.Axe–Nope. See my comment above.Rick–Agreed.

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  24. Walk off the court as the game is about to begin. Make it public. Let the crowd cheer them and then start booing when the team with a guy is announced as the winner.Public humiliation works. Brung back the stocks!

    Like

  25. Leave it to Veeshir to put the polish on an already good idea.Think about how many pissed-off fans that paid to see a game and get bupkis.SAA-lute!!

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  26. “…the ball is once again in the court of the opposing teams.” Heh–I see what you did there, MC. 😀

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  27. I agree with Rick–Veeshir for the win!Mike–I'm glad someone noticed! 😀

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  28. Well thankee for the kind words.Usually people cuss me out when I figure a better way to be an ahole.

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  30. A lot of it hinges on who you're being an ahole AT…

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  31. Maybe the players on his team should be the ones forfeiting

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  32. Just Waiting–One of the coaches and one of the players on the San Jose team joined the lawsuit against the NCAA, etc.

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  33. Thanksgiving Day: from Idaho StatesmanThe Boise State athletic department announced Wednesday night that its volleyball team will forfeit its semifinal match against San Jose State in the Mountain West Tournament. The decision means Boise State will finish the season with a record of 19-11 and likely not make the NCAA Tournament. The Broncos defeated Utah State 3-1 in the tournament’s first round Wednesday night, setting up a Friday matchup with the Spartans, who had received a first-round bye as the No. 2 seed.*****Kudos to the BSU team

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  34. Anon–I read about that. At a certain point this is going to become the NCAA's problem.

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