Coker is back. - Page 3

Jewbaccah · 08-24-2007, 08:03 PM

Well foster is not a celebrated back nor has he shown the type of play where you get that kind of trust. Lewis fumbled some too but they also ran for a lot of yards.

lacrossepro70 · 08-24-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewbaccah

Well foster is not a celebrated back nor has he shown the type of play where you get that kind of trust. Lewis fumbled some too but they also ran for a lot of yards.

All I'm saying is I don't think a couple fumbles will put him on the bench for a couple games. Besides, Coker and Hardesty will pick up the slack.

**lawgator1** · 08-24-2007, 08:08 PM

So, the UT fans are elated that he's back in time for the Southern Miss game and then to play Florida?

That should just about end the Marcus Thomas comments from you folks for awhile, I would think.

lacrossepro70 · 08-24-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lawgator1

So, the UT fans are elated that he's back in time for the Southern Miss game and then to play Florida?

That should just about end the Marcus Thomas comments from you folks for awhile, I would think.

The difference is Coker is suspended for a game that actually matters.

**duckman398686** · 08-24-2007, 08:13 PM

**lawgator1** · 08-24-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lacrossepro70

The difference is Coker is suspended for a game that actually matters.

Sorry, chief. Good try.

First, that's not what rankled UT fans last year. They were miffed that Thomas came back to play them, in the SEC opener. Second, the fans posting here are pleased because he will be back for UF. Its a subjective kind of thing. You can't complain that Thomas came back to play UT, claim that Meyer is weak, and then be happy that Fulmer let Coker back on the team so he can play Florida. Third, if you read the posts on this site, no one seems to think that Cal is 1/5 the challenge of, say, Florida.

Personally, I'm glad for the young man that he is acting responsibly. I hope he plays well and overcomes his problems. I'd rather you be full strength, anyway.

**LadyinOrange** · 08-24-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lawgator1

Sorry, chief. Good try.

First, that's not what rankled UT fans last year. They were miffed that Thomas came back to play them, in the SEC opener. Second, the fans posting here are pleased because he will be back for UF. Its a subjective kind of thing. You can't complain that Thomas came back to play UT, claim that Meyer is weak, and then be happy that Fulmer let Coker back on the team so he can play Florida. Third, if you read the posts on this site, no one seems to think that Cal is 1/5 the challenge of, say, Florida.

Personally, I'm glad for the young man that he is acting responsibly. I hope he plays well and overcomes his problems. I'd rather you be full strength, anyway.

Sez WHO??

**duckman398686** · 08-24-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rexvol

there goes Creer's carries

your complaining?

At the moment, Coker > Creer

lacrossepro70 · 08-24-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lawgator1

Sorry, chief. Good try.

First, that's not what rankled UT fans last year. They were miffed that Thomas came back to play them, in the SEC opener. Second, the fans posting here are pleased because he will be back for UF. Its a subjective kind of thing. You can't complain that Thomas came back to play UT, claim that Meyer is weak, and then be happy that Fulmer let Coker back on the team so he can play Florida. Third, if you read the posts on this site, no one seems to think that Cal is 1/5 the challenge of, say, Florida.

Personally, I'm glad for the young man that he is acting responsibly. I hope he plays well and overcomes his problems. I'd rather you be full strength, anyway.

What are you talking about? Thomas got suspended against the Coast Guard. Coker is suspended against Cal in what should be a huge game. To be honest, UT fans aren't that worried about Florida either. We lost by one point to a team that won't be nearly as good this year.

**rwemyss** · 08-24-2007, 08:35 PM

Thomas didn't DESERVE to be back against the Vols, as he had proven BEFORE the game, and long AFTER the game. THAT is why we can continue to harp on that issue.

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The defensive end was suspended one game - against Division I-AA Western Carolina and was a first-round draft pick by the Denver Broncos in April.
Thomas reportedly failed multiple tests, was suspended twice and finally dismissed from the team Nov. 3 after Thomas failed to meet the requirements Meyer set for his reinstatement.

**LadyinOrange** · 08-24-2007, 08:41 PM

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Thomas didn't DESERVE to be back against the Vols, as he had proven BEFORE the game, and long AFTER the game. THAT is why we can continue to harp on that issue.

TELL IT!!!

hmanvolfan · 08-24-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by VolinArizona

I wish he could be on the team at Cal, but I think it's a good move to not let him travel with us.

Absolute truth....

**lawgator1** · 08-24-2007, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lacrossepro70

What are you talking about? Thomas got suspended against the Coast Guard. Coker is suspended against Cal in what should be a huge game. To be honest, UT fans aren't that worried about Florida either. We lost by one point to a team that won't be nearly as good this year.

I can't hear what you are saying because it is clear that your rooting interests have overcome any semblance of intelligent thought.

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Originally Posted by rwemyss

Thomas didn't DESERVE to be back against the Vols, as he had proven BEFORE the game, and long AFTER the game. THAT is why we can continue to harp on that issue.

Sigh. How many times do I have to explain the facts? Meyer wanted him off the team. But the enforcement of that policy was in university hands, not his. Thomas appealed the university decision claiming that the second positive test was from the same usage as the first. The university could not disporve it, and so they had to relent else violate his procedural due process rights.

But they put him on a short leash. And as soon as he violated the most minimal rule -- missing a simple counseling session -- Meyer booted him.

Teddyhead · 08-24-2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lacrossepro70

The difference is Coker is suspended for a game that actually matters.

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Originally Posted by lawgator1

Sorry, chief. Good try.

if you read the posts on this site, no one seems to think that Cal is 1/5 the challenge of, say, Florida.

Exactly!

Thank you LawGator, way to point out the hypocrisy. In the minds of Vol fans the game against SMU is a trillion times more daunting than the game against the pathetic hippie/tree huggers from that pansy team Cal!

**oklavol** · 08-24-2007, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lawgator1

I can't hear what you are saying because it is clear that your rooting interests have overcome any semblance of intelligent thought.

Sigh. How many times do I have to explain the facts? Meyer wanted him off the team. But the enforcement of that policy was in university hands, not his. Thomas appealed the university decision claiming that the second positive test was from the same usage as the first. The university could not disporve it, and so they had to relent else violate his procedural due process rights.

But they put him on a short leash. And as soon as he violated the most minimal rule -- missing a simple counseling session -- Meyer booted him.

does the university tell meyer who to play too?

meyer can bench whoever he wants. why did he play him then?