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Something that resonated with me in this video was when he talked about saying "I'm good," because he knew he left everything on the field. Similarly, if I never have to watch another Inky Johnson video for the rest of my life, "I'm good!"

Goodness, gracious. I get it. We all get it. What happened was tragic, and he's made the most of his circumstances, but he needs to either evolve in this motivational speaking thing - or get to doing something else. The message is tired, it's based on this foolish premise that he had his current level of maturity and wisdom during his late teens/early 20's, and it just can't be healthy to stay trapped in 2006. It's not like he was ever going to be an NFL player (contrary to some of the tall tales that he and others have floated out there), so life after football was always going to be necessary. Kudos to him for extending his level of influence as long as he has, but given the choice, I'd rather hear some new music from Swiperboy, than to watch another video from Inquoris.
 
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TennesseeGary said:
Something that resonated with me in this video was when he talked about saying "I'm good," because he knew he left everything on the field. Similarly, if I never have to watch another Inky Johnson video for the rest of my life, "I'm good!"

Goodness, gracious. I get it. We all get it. What happened was tragic, and he's made the most of his circumstances, but he needs to either evolve in this motivational speaking thing - or get to doing something else. The message is tired, it's based on this foolish premise that he had his current level of maturity and wisdom during his late teens/early 20's, and it just can't be healthy to stay trapped in 2006. It's not like he was ever going to be an NFL player (contrary to some of the tall tales that he and others have floated out there), so life after football was always going to be necessary. Kudos to him for extending his level of influence as long as he has, but given the choice, I'd rather hear some new music from Swiperboy, than to watch another video from Inquoris.
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Seriously?

I respect your opinion but good grief! He's standing in front of people that are new VFL's. They need to know and understand. He's holding the remains of 1 arm that is a constant reminder of "I'm Good"! How many times do you think Fulmer has heard the message? You can bet Coach Fulmer remembers the day Inky went down. Do you say the same for every veteran that has returned from the battlefield that tell similar stories but yet resonate with each message a new meaning?

If all past, present and future VFL's have the same attitude as Inky, we wouldn't have some of the issues we have today. JMHO.

C'mon Man!
 
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TennesseeGary said:
Something that resonated with me in this video was when he talked about saying "I'm good," because he knew he left everything on the field. Similarly, if I never have to watch another Inky Johnson video for the rest of my life, "I'm good!"

Goodness, gracious. I get it. We all get it. What happened was tragic, and he's made the most of his circumstances, but he needs to either evolve in this motivational speaking thing - or get to doing something else. The message is tired, it's based on this foolish premise that he had his current level of maturity and wisdom during his late teens/early 20's, and it just can't be healthy to stay trapped in 2006. It's not like he was ever going to be an NFL player (contrary to some of the tall tales that he and others have floated out there), so life after football was always going to be necessary. Kudos to him for extending his level of influence as long as he has, but given the choice, I'd rather hear some new music from Swiperboy, than to watch another video from Inquoris.
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If some of you want, you can look at some of his previous posts........................ its pretty easy..............and enlightening.
 
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tennesseeduke said:
Seriously?

I respect your opinion but good grief! He's standing in front of people that are new VFL's. They need to know and understand. He's holding the remains of 1 arm that is a constant reminder of "I'm Good"! How many times do you think Fulmer has heard the message? You can bet Coach Fulmer remembers the day Inky went down. Do you say the same for every veteran that has returned from the battlefield that tell similar stories but yet resonate with each message a new meaning?

If all past, present and future VFL's have the same attitude as Inky, we wouldn't have some of the issues we have today. JMHO.

C'mon Man!
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Hey - I know it's not a popular opinion to share on here, but I also know that many actually have it. Regardless, you seem like a super nice guy, and so I'm not ripping you for sharing the video. I'm just venting. I don't think he's being 100% truthful, as I think he has revised a lot of his story for it to fit his motivational narrative.

And for OrangeDog, yeah I don't post a lot and I probably use this board very differently than you or others might. These interactions and posts check the "absurd side of life/sports" box for me. Glad it's enlightening though, "OrangeDog."
 
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TennesseeGary said:
Something that resonated with me in this video was when he talked about saying "I'm good," because he knew he left everything on the field. Similarly, if I never have to watch another Inky Johnson video for the rest of my life, "I'm good!"

Goodness, gracious. I get it. We all get it. What happened was tragic, and he's made the most of his circumstances, but he needs to either evolve in this motivational speaking thing - or get to doing something else. The message is tired, it's based on this foolish premise that he had his current level of maturity and wisdom during his late teens/early 20's, and it just can't be healthy to stay trapped in 2006. It's not like he was ever going to be an NFL player (contrary to some of the tall tales that he and others have floated out there), so life after football was always going to be necessary. Kudos to him for extending his level of influence as long as he has, but given the choice, I'd rather hear some new music from Swiperboy, than to watch another video from Inquoris.
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16 total messages and you come in and critique Inky Johnson's motivational talks? Do yourself a favor go be a fan of some other team.
 
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TennesseeGary said:
Hey - I know it's not a popular opinion to share on here, but I also know that many actually have it. Regardless, you seem like a super nice guy, and so I'm not ripping you for sharing the video. I'm just venting. I don't think he's being 100% truthful, as I think he has revised a lot of his story for it to fit his motivational narrative.

And for OrangeDog, yeah I don't post a lot and I probably use this board very differently than you or others might. These interactions and posts check the "absurd side of life/sports" box for me. Glad it's enlightening though, "OrangeDog."
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Many? What, both of your friends? Good grief. For goodness sakes don't be happy for someone. Can't have that. Cue up Swiperboy and move on.
 
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Remy said:
16 total messages and you come in and critique Inky Johnson's motivational talks? Do yourself a favor go be a fan of some other team.
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Haha. Yes, it's the old "total message count" and "number of motivational talks given" that measures your connection to the university... I forgot about that. Here I thought education was a part of the equation.

Oh, and nothing I said was wrong. I've noticed that's still not been disputed.
 
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chef3531 said:
Many? What, both of your friends? Good grief. For goodness sakes don't be happy for someone. Can't have that. Cue up Swiperboy and move on.
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I'm not sure what being happy for someone has to do with anything here. I'm not happy that he experienced what he did. That was tragic. As far as his ability to make lemonade, that's freaking fantastic and he should be credited with what he's accomplished. I've just heard about it. Like a lot. And no one seems to ever 1) call out the misinformation stated about who he was as a player, and 2) the unlikeliness of some of the responses quoted with such specificity a decade-plus later. No doubt I'm cynical, so my lens isn't pure - but I know there's a few more than me and my other friend (I wish there was 2) that feel this way. It's called inky fatigue. Look it up.
 
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TennesseeGary said:
Hey - I know it's not a popular opinion to share on here, but I also know that many actually have it. Regardless, you seem like a super nice guy, and so I'm not ripping you for sharing the video. I'm just venting. I don't think he's being 100% truthful, as I think he has revised a lot of his story for it to fit his motivational narrative.

And for OrangeDog, yeah I don't post a lot and I probably use this board very differently than you or others might. These interactions and posts check the "absurd side of life/sports" box for me. Glad it's enlightening though, "OrangeDog."
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Maybe you simply shouldn't say a ****ing thing then. Nobody made you click on the thread title.
 
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OrangeDog said:
I think he has his scope out for any Inky threads for some reason...........look at his posts
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OrangeDog - now that you say that, I think the last time I commented was about that too. It's just an annoying subject for me. So yeah, probably seems like I'm seeking this out... EXCEPT this site has about 10 posts on Inky Johnson every week, so I just do my best to hold it in.
 
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TennesseeGary said:
Something that resonated with me in this video was when he talked about saying "I'm good," because he knew he left everything on the field. Similarly, if I never have to watch another Inky Johnson video for the rest of my life, "I'm good!"

Goodness, gracious. I get it. We all get it. What happened was tragic, and he's made the most of his circumstances, but he needs to either evolve in this motivational speaking thing - or get to doing something else. The message is tired, it's based on this foolish premise that he had his current level of maturity and wisdom during his late teens/early 20's, and it just can't be healthy to stay trapped in 2006. It's not like he was ever going to be an NFL player (contrary to some of the tall tales that he and others have floated out there), so life after football was always going to be necessary. Kudos to him for extending his level of influence as long as he has, but given the choice, I'd rather hear some new music from Swiperboy, than to watch another video from Inquoris.
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Geez man.
You must really be tired of it 😂!
 
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TennesseeGary said:
Something that resonated with me in this video was when he talked about saying "I'm good," because he knew he left everything on the field. Similarly, if I never have to watch another Inky Johnson video for the rest of my life, "I'm good!"

Goodness, gracious. I get it. We all get it. What happened was tragic, and he's made the most of his circumstances, but he needs to either evolve in this motivational speaking thing - or get to doing something else. The message is tired, it's based on this foolish premise that he had his current level of maturity and wisdom during his late teens/early 20's, and it just can't be healthy to stay trapped in 2006. It's not like he was ever going to be an NFL player (contrary to some of the tall tales that he and others have floated out there), so life after football was always going to be necessary. Kudos to him for extending his level of influence as long as he has, but given the choice, I'd rather hear some new music from Swiperboy, than to watch another video from Inquoris.
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You're literally just mad because your ding dong parents named you freaking Gary.
 
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TennesseeGary said:
OrangeDog - now that you say that, I think the last time I commented was about that too. It's just an annoying subject for me. So yeah, probably seems like I'm seeking this out... EXCEPT this site has about 10 posts on Inky Johnson every week, so I just do my best to hold it in.
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It's not that often.
I see them once every two months maybe.

You're just annoyed by them.

It's a weird thing to be annoyed about, man.

Get some perspective. So what his context may not be verbatim, but look at the bigger picture.
 
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TennesseeGary said:
OrangeDog - now that you say that, I think the last time I commented was about that too. It's just an annoying subject for me. So yeah, probably seems like I'm seeking this out... EXCEPT this site has about 10 posts on Inky Johnson every week, so I just do my best to hold it in.
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His talks may not motivate you, but may motivate others.. If you dislike it so much.. Ignore the thread.. Let others enjoy his message he shares.. We have enough negativity as it is, now we attack motivational speaches by a VFL? Take a moment and look at the group Inky is talking too.. If his message from each time he talks effects one person.. It's well worth it.. GoVols
 
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tennesseeduke said:
Seriously?

I respect your opinion but good grief! He's standing in front of people that are new VFL's. They need to know and understand. He's holding the remains of 1 arm that is a constant reminder of "I'm Good"! How many times do you think Fulmer has heard the message? You can bet Coach Fulmer remembers the day Inky went down. Do you say the same for every veteran that has returned from the battlefield that tell similar stories but yet resonate with each message a new meaning?

If all past, present and future VFL's have the same attitude as Inky, we wouldn't have some of the issues we have today. JMHO.

C'mon Man!
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Be silent, dukes, some folks insist, yea, demand to find fault. The Lord and the overall design of the universe itself isn't good enough for some people. Don't try reasoning with them. Don't even try.
 
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Remy said:
16 total messages and you come in and critique Inky Johnson's motivational talks? Do yourself a favor go be a fan of some other team.
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surely there are some redeeming qualities...just think if someone would have given up on some of us...:D

GO BIG ORANGE!
 
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RollerVol said:
surely there are some redeeming qualities...just think if someone would have given up on some of us...:D

GO BIG ORANGE!
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I know I have my quirks and I've pissed people off over the years HOWEVER

If your sole reasoning for being on a message board is to belittle Inky Johnson, then you may be worth being given up on....
 
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