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[UT's#1Fan]

Originally Posted by rexvol

its cool. I just give him as much grief as he gives me. Of course he has 2 national championships in the last 3 years, it hard to top that when your team went 5-7 last year.

You'll be able to return the favor within the next couple years, so it's all good....

[rexvol]

Originally Posted by UT's#1Fan

You'll be able to return the favor within the next couple years, so it's all good....

dude, I hope so. He's on here sometimes, TNG8R, when you see him post, jump all over him.

[TennesseeTrojans]

Hey gang,

I dont have any sources (maybe a few in SoCal). I dont know Nuke or Teague. When I post it is normally based on opinion. Nuke is one of my favorite recruits from this class. Not only is he explosive but from the videos that I have seen of him clowning at practice, he seems like a good kid. Now on to the opinion part. He has had plenty of opportunities. He was returning punts and did not excel. He was given the opportunity to run a wildcat package (it was not completely unsuccessful) but did not take FULL advantage of the situation. He has been alright as a receiver (made a few key catches) but has not been a barn burner. My point is that he and all of the Freshmen that have played have been given opportunities. Even the Frosh that havent played have I am sure been given opps in practice. He IMO is a good kid that got homesick. I think that is all there is to it. God bless Nuke I am sure you will do well no matter what you decide to do. You can blast me now.

[mtnmanvol]

Originally Posted by rexvol

I have stayed away a little bit just because the constant harping, attack dog mentality of some of the children on here wears me out. When guys on the football forum would rag on the recruiting board I would jump in and defend it, but even I had to roll out for awhile.

Don't let them get you down REX


TNTrojans: Alot of people go off to school or maybe military and when adversary hits they to get homesick in the worst way. Could be Nuke is homesick and is a little down about himself. Hope the best for him no matter what.

[huskyvol]

All the drama is a gimmick from the other schools in the SEC! They're trying whatever they can to slow the LANE-TRAIN down a bit! As long as we perform and keep up the hype we will be fine!

[dantheman617]

For what it is worth, you got my respect Rex

[trevols81]

if the rumors are true and he doesn't want to work his tail off to get better then good riddance. we have plenty of talent coming in at wr next year anyways.

[junder13]

Originally Posted by rexvol

obviously you never played sports and were never in a fraternity. this is what guys do, we bust each other chops. when he and I worked in the same office I would come in and find my entire office covered in UF colored streamers, after they beat us my office door would have the score taped all over it. Its just what we do because we're guys. I guess we could sit around and talk about our feelings, but then we would be girls.

+1

Man, some ppl on here are waaay too sensitive. I get edgy when someone talks **** about a recruit but once you step on campus, time to grow up. What you posted was good to know, even if it is blown up rumors. I doubt it's far from the truth. I've heard it too much to not believe it at least partially. Your last comment was hilarious. My friends are the same way, btw, so not sure what other guys on here have experienced but we rib each other constantly and about everything: teams, girls, jobs, etc. Just part of being one of the guys...

[rsg87gator]

OK after looking for awhile I found the promised playing time quote attributed to Nukeese.

"Richardson said Florida's depth chart was the main reason he didn't sign with the Gators. Kiffin promised him immediate playing time, and Meyer didn't.

Going to Tennessee also gave Richardson, who had never left the Glades area, the chance to experience a new life.

"They also said, 'We need you,' " Richardson said. "There's a difference when someone says they want you and they need you." "

Nu'Keese Richardson, once a Florida Gators recuit, will visit the Swamp as a member of the Tennessee Volunteers

Please don't shoot the messenger again.

[junder13]

Originally Posted by Billy Antrim

I think you need to be careful here, Mr. Gator. Do you remember this Far Side?



What recruitor says:
Come to ________ University! If you're good enough:
You will have the opportunity to start your freshman year!
You will have the opportunity to start on special teams, wide receiver, and Wildcat formation!
You will have the opportunity to star in the NFL after your college career!

What the recruit hears:
You will start your freshman year!
You will start on special teams, wide receiver, and Wildcat formation!
You will star in the NFL!

+1

hahaha - so true. i love that you pulled out one of the far side cartoons to prove a great point! sometimes it's not as much what is said as what is comprehended.

if nuke is disappointed then it all falls on him. he's had as much opportunity as any freshmen this entire season. the difference in him and janzen is that janzen was worthy of staying in the game.

how bout this, everybody: I'M disappointed in NUKE! how does everyone like them apples?!? maybe he'll stick around and prove his hype...

[junder13]

Originally Posted by rsg87gator

OK after looking for awhile I found the promised playing time quote attributed to Nukeese.

"Richardson said Florida's depth chart was the main reason he didn't sign with the Gators. Kiffin promised him immediate playing time, and Meyer didn't.

Going to Tennessee also gave Richardson, who had never left the Glades area, the chance to experience a new life.

"They also said, 'We need you,' " Richardson said. "There's a difference when someone says they want you and they need you." "

Nu'Keese Richardson, once a Florida Gators recuit, will visit the Swamp as a member of the Tennessee Volunteers

Please don't shoot the messenger again.

i hope ppl lay off you. you're right. in a weird way, us vol fans are right too. nuke got a lot of opportunities early on and has gradually gotten less. why? b/c good things happen w/ hardesty, g. jones, d. moore, etc, but haven't been happening w/ him so he's gradually gotten less opportunities, as a good offensive coordinator is sure to do.

with all that said, what you said was correct. nuke was promised a lot of opportunities. early. he got those and hasn't performed to the extent to warrant continued opportunities.

thus BOTH sides are right. vol fans, quit hating on rsg87. both sides are right! maybe nuke turns a corner these last 4 games and all of this will mean nothing...

[Billy Antrim]

Originally Posted by junder13

+1

hahaha - so true. i love that you pulled out one of the far side cartoons to prove a great point! sometimes it's not as much what is said as what is comprehended.

if nuke is disappointed then it all falls on him. he's had as much opportunity as any freshmen this entire season. the difference in him and janzen is that janzen was worthy of staying in the game.

how bout this, everybody: I'M disappointed in NUKE! how does everyone like them apples?!? maybe he'll stick around and prove his hype...

Thanx for the kind words. Thought it wouldn't hurt to inject a little humor into this thread! I also hope that Nuke toughs it out and becomes a star at UT.

[rsg87gator]

Originally Posted by junder13

i hope ppl lay off you. you're right. in a weird way, us vol fans are right too. nuke got a lot of opportunities early on and has gradually gotten less. why? b/c good things happen w/ hardesty, g. jones, d. moore, etc, but haven't been happening w/ him so he's gradually gotten less opportunities, as a good offensive coordinator is sure to do.

with all that said, what you said was correct. nuke was promised a lot of opportunities. early. he got those and hasn't performed to the extent to warrant continued opportunities.

thus BOTH sides are right. vol fans, quit hating on rsg87. both sides are right! maybe nuke turns a corner these last 4 games and all of this will mean nothing...

I completely agree with your sentiment, thank you. I actually am rooting for the kid, he came from absolutely nothing so I really hope he makes it in the world. The interview he gave where he said that he had only candy and junk food for dinner and had never tasted chicken really makes you think about all you have.

[rexvol]

I meet Nuke for about 5 min and he seemed like a good kid. of course what can you tell from 5 min,

[vollygirl]

Originally Posted by rsg87gator

OK after looking for awhile I found the promised playing time quote attributed to Nukeese.

"Richardson said Florida's depth chart was the main reason he didn't sign with the Gators. Kiffin promised him immediate playing time, and Meyer didn't.

Going to Tennessee also gave Richardson, who had never left the Glades area, the chance to experience a new life.

"They also said, 'We need you,' " Richardson said. "There's a difference when someone says they want you and they need you." "

Nu'Keese Richardson, once a Florida Gators recuit, will visit the Swamp as a member of the Tennessee Volunteers

Please don't shoot the messenger again.

Whether he actually "promised" it or not, he did give him immediate playing time.

And I won't shoot anybody, I come in to posts unarmed. You should see me tryin' to type! I crack myself up.