Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

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Catbone said:
Hopefully Pruitt will be the football version of Barnes. The guys play their hearts out for Rick
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Can't argue that about Barnes... look at the talent level he has developed and they are killing themselves for this guy... there's not another team out there near #1 with the star rankings of our team coming into college... He's done a great job.
 
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Nashvegas31 said:
Gibbs has to sit out. Sidney is apparently immediately eligible with 2 yrs remaining. Considering what we lose after this yr it may make sense. He is following Pruitt and I doubt that is old as there wasn't much reason for him to follow Pruitt before
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Gibbs sitting out is irrelevant. We already have Calloway, Jennings, Murphy, and Palmer returning for this year. Keyton and Tillman as freshman.

Next year we'll have Murphy, Palmer, Keyton, Tillman, Gibbs, plus whatever freshman we bring in.

We only have three remaining spots in this class. You going to take this kid over one of the kids they've been trying to recruit desperately the past few weeks?
 
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SouthKnoxVOL said:
You don't need 4 straight top 10 classes....top 15 is just fine. We have had plenty talent but under Butch they were not developed whatsoever. Clemson does not sign top 10 classes every year...but Swinney and his staff do a great job of development. TAMU had plenty of top 10 classes under Sumlin, but we're not developed properly and he underachieved just like Butch. Gotta develop....that is the most important thing for Pruitt and staff.
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I think a good example is our BB men's team. CB doesn't have 5* or 4*. He is just a heck of a coach that came develop players and gets the most out of them. We got talent they just need coaches that can develop them. Get the best out of them. I know we still have needs and better players but the important thing now is developing them. I believe we will start seeing it more this year having a year and better coaches than even last year. Excited about this staff and the talent they have and will be getting on signing day.
 
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HoleInTheRoof said:
Gibbs sitting out is irrelevant. We already have Calloway, Jennings, Murphy, and Palmer returning for this year. Keyton and Tillman as freshman.

Next year we'll have Murphy, Palmer, Keyton, Tillman, Gibbs, plus whatever freshman we bring in.

We only have three remaining spots in this class. You going to take this kid over one of the kids they've been trying to recruit desperately the past few weeks?
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I sure hope Tillman shows out. They saw something in him and I hope we see it next year.
 
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HoleInTheRoof said:
Gibbs sitting out is irrelevant. We already have Calloway, Jennings, Murphy, and Palmer returning for this year. Keyton and Tillman as freshman.

Next year we'll have Murphy, Palmer, Keyton, Tillman, Gibbs, plus whatever freshman we bring in.

We only have three remaining spots in this class. You going to take this kid over one of the kids they've been trying to recruit desperately the past few weeks?
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No if you take him it counts toward next class. I don't know if we should take him since never seen him play. Just saying why it's not out of question
 
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volfanngatorland said:
In all honesty 15th isn’t a whole lot different than 10th. With how hit or miss recruiting services are idgaf where we end up tbh

We got some dudes in this class
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I trumpet that concept every year but don't get thru to most people. Incorporating +/- standard deviation based on the lack of accuracy for player rankings and the minimal separation in points for teams ranked between #8-#15 means there is almost zero significance to whether a team is ranked #8 compared to being ranked #15.
 
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Nashvegas31 said:
No if you take him it counts toward next class. I don't know if we should take him since never seen him play. Just saying why it's not out of question
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I think mainly because he has crappy statistics at his current school. Appears to be a known, underwhelming commodity unless anyone can explain why he averaged .7 catches a game last year.
 
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nicksjuzunk said:
I think mainly because he has crappy statistics at his current school. Appears to be a known, underwhelming commodity unless anyone can explain why he averaged .7 catches a game last year.
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Sort of like Murphy who I think will be good. Stats don't tell whole story and not like we follow USC. In USC 247 transfer article they say despite stats he was expected to have huge yr in klingsbury system before he left for az . They love his upside and say it's a big loss.

Found this kid is crazy athletic

 
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Nashvegas31 said:
Sort of like Murphy who I think will be good. Stats don't tell whole story and not like we follow USC. In USC 247 transfer article they say despite stats he was expected to have huge yr in klingsbury system before he left for az . They love his upside and say it's a big loss.

Found this kid is crazy athletic

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Well, I’d say Tee has a better idea than anyone in the country. If you see pursuit from Tennessee, than you would likely be right. If not, then we know
 
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UPDATE:
Giving an in depth, detailed account. Doing so in the spoiler tab.
Contains image that some may not wish to view because of weight loss and some less than positive information.
Plus, for those not interested it can be easily scrolled past.
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Total weight loss - from slim 182 to current 122. Photo is close up of the pancreas area, weight loss will allow you to identify swelling seen in graphic further down.

CT scan shows hardened calcium covering entire pancreas, no cure.
Specialist also believes there is a calcium blockage in the pancreatic duct. The duct should be an average of 2.5 mm, mine was 7 last yr and 9mm this year.
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This stops enzymes from breaking down any food and is extremely painful. Also, an occasional burst of excessive enzymes that eat at my insides in a form of acute pancreatitis (hospitalization)
Forward plan in order.
1.Exploratory scope with camera, possible procedure:
Oral scope through stomach to pancreas entrance.
Possible results
A. "net removal" of blockage.
B. Next procedure due to size of blockage
C. "Complete mess" look for different solutions.

2. Back to duct entrance to install a stint and hope for assistance in removal

3. Two different attempts according to previous data/results.

3(a) - sent to a different part of the country for sonic pulses:
Sonic blast waves from outside of pancreas in an attempt to explode calcium in the duct to removable pieces. Possible enternal damage and bleeding.

3(b) - surgery to install a tube connecting to bottom of pancreas, bypassing duct. Enzymes would have to back flush to stomach. Not the best solution.

All options have a probable risk of dangerous acute pancreatitis reoccurrences.

Tl;dr
There just is no final cure for the pancreas as a whole but the duct repair could absolutely give me my life back for the most part.
Truth is, I've spent all that I have and will struggle mightily to afford the first procedure. I see no possibility of being able to financially continue past that point.
Shouldn't be working until some pressure can be relieved but not working is absolutely not an option. But maybe something will happen to allow these things to happen. Anyone have a lucrative job opening 😁

It's a long shot financially but with a wife and 2 kids that are so dependant on me, I have to try everything I can to extend my time for/with them. Please keep me and them in your thoughts and prayers, it means so much to me. I'm determined to stay positive but will really need the emotional backing from my VN extended family.
 
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chargervol said:
UPDATE:
Giving an in depth, detailed account. Doing so in the spoiler tab.
Contains image that some may not wish to view because of weight loss and some less than positive information.
Plus, for those not interested it can be easily scrolled past.
If interested, just click spoiler tab.


Total weight loss - from slim 182 to current 122. Photo is close up of the pancreas area, weight loss will allow you to identify swelling seen in graphic further down.

CT scan shows hardened calcium covering entire pancreas, no cure.
Specialist also believes there is a calcium blockage in the pancreatic duct. The duct should be an average of 2.5 mm, mine was 7 last yr and 9mm this year.
View attachment 191180
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This stops enzymes from breaking down any food and is extremely painful. Also, an occasional burst of excessive enzymes that eat at my insides in a form of acute pancreatitis (hospitalization)
Forward plan in order.
1.Exploratory scope with camera, possible procedure:
Oral scope through stomach to pancreas entrance.
Possible results
A. "net removal" of blockage.
B. Next procedure due to size of blockage
C. "Complete mess" look for different solutions.

2. Back to duct entrance to install a stint and hope for assistance in removal

3. Two different attempts according to previous data/results.

3(a) - sent to a different part of the country for sonic pulses:
Sonic blast waves from outside of pancreas in an attempt to explode calcium in the duct to removable pieces. Possible enternal damage and bleeding.

3(b) - surgery to install a tube connecting to bottom of pancreas, bypassing duct. Enzymes would have to back flush to stomach. Not the best solution.

All options have a probable risk of dangerous acute pancreatitis reoccurrences.

Tl;dr
There just is no final cure and truth is, I've spent all that I have and will struggle mightily to afford the first procedure. I see no possibility of being able to financially continue past that point.
Shouldn't be working until some pressure can be relieved but not working is absolutely not an option.

It's a long shot but with a wife and 2 kids that are so dependant on me, I have to try everything I can to extend my time for/with them. Please keep me and them in your thoughts and prayers, it means so much to me. I'm determined to stay positive but will really need the emotional backing from my VN extended family.
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Remind me to hit you up whenever I win the lottery.
 
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chargervol said:
UPDATE:
Giving an in depth, detailed account. Doing so in the spoiler tab.
Contains image that some may not wish to view because of weight loss and some less than positive information.
Plus, for those not interested it can be easily scrolled past.
If interested, just click spoiler tab.


Total weight loss - from slim 182 to current 122. Photo is close up of the pancreas area, weight loss will allow you to identify swelling seen in graphic further down.

CT scan shows hardened calcium covering entire pancreas, no cure.
Specialist also believes there is a calcium blockage in the pancreatic duct. The duct should be an average of 2.5 mm, mine was 7 last yr and 9mm this year.
View attachment 191180
View attachment 191181
This stops enzymes from breaking down any food and is extremely painful. Also, an occasional burst of excessive enzymes that eat at my insides in a form of acute pancreatitis (hospitalization)
Forward plan in order.
1.Exploratory scope with camera, possible procedure:
Oral scope through stomach to pancreas entrance.
Possible results
A. "net removal" of blockage.
B. Next procedure due to size of blockage
C. "Complete mess" look for different solutions.

2. Back to duct entrance to install a stint and hope for assistance in removal

3. Two different attempts according to previous data/results.

3(a) - sent to a different part of the country for sonic pulses:
Sonic blast waves from outside of pancreas in an attempt to explode calcium in the duct to removable pieces. Possible enternal damage and bleeding.

3(b) - surgery to install a tube connecting to bottom of pancreas, bypassing duct. Enzymes would have to back flush to stomach. Not the best solution.

All options have a probable risk of dangerous acute pancreatitis reoccurrences.

Tl;dr
There just is no final cure and truth is, I've spent all that I have and will struggle mightily to afford the first procedure. I see no possibility of being able to financially continue past that point.
Shouldn't be working until some pressure can be relieved but not working is absolutely not an option.

It's a long shot but with a wife and 2 kids that are so dependant on me, I have to try everything I can to extend my time for/with them. Please keep me and them in your thoughts and prayers, it means so much to me. I'm determined to stay positive but will really need the emotional backing from my VN extended family.
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Appreciate the details to help direct my prayer. Was hoping for better news. Will continue to pray
 
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VFL23 said:
Update on my procedure today. Everything went as planned, however one side the Dr didn't have me completely numb, so that was very painful. The Valium did nothing for me, so no drunk post lol.

Got the frozen corn on my boys, and hoping the recovery pain isn't too bad. I will however have corn nuggets later...
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the pain builds character and now that you're genderless, you'll need some extra character
 
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chargervol said:
UPDATE:
Giving an in depth, detailed account. Doing so in the spoiler tab.
Contains image that some may not wish to view because of weight loss and some less than positive information.
Plus, for those not interested it can be easily scrolled past.
If interested, just click spoiler tab.


Total weight loss - from slim 182 to current 122. Photo is close up of the pancreas area, weight loss will allow you to identify swelling seen in graphic further down.

CT scan shows hardened calcium covering entire pancreas, no cure.
Specialist also believes there is a calcium blockage in the pancreatic duct. The duct should be an average of 2.5 mm, mine was 7 last yr and 9mm this year.
View attachment 191180
View attachment 191181
This stops enzymes from breaking down any food and is extremely painful. Also, an occasional burst of excessive enzymes that eat at my insides in a form of acute pancreatitis (hospitalization)
Forward plan in order.
1.Exploratory scope with camera, possible procedure:
Oral scope through stomach to pancreas entrance.
Possible results
A. "net removal" of blockage.
B. Next procedure due to size of blockage
C. "Complete mess" look for different solutions.

2. Back to duct entrance to install a stint and hope for assistance in removal

3. Two different attempts according to previous data/results.

3(a) - sent to a different part of the country for sonic pulses:
Sonic blast waves from outside of pancreas in an attempt to explode calcium in the duct to removable pieces. Possible enternal damage and bleeding.

3(b) - surgery to install a tube connecting to bottom of pancreas, bypassing duct. Enzymes would have to back flush to stomach. Not the best solution.

All options have a probable risk of dangerous acute pancreatitis reoccurrences.

Tl;dr
There just is no final cure and truth is, I've spent all that I have and will struggle mightily to afford the first procedure. I see no possibility of being able to financially continue past that point.
Shouldn't be working until some pressure can be relieved but not working is absolutely not an option.

It's a long shot but with a wife and 2 kids that are so dependant on me, I have to try everything I can to extend my time for/with them. Please keep me and them in your thoughts and prayers, it means so much to me. I'm determined to stay positive but will really need the emotional backing from my VN extended family.
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Will continue to pray. Is taking out the pancreas a possibility, or has the calcium build up been too much?
 
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