Recruiting Forum Football Talk II

[SpringBokVol]

I will miss Bituli

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I will miss Bituli

I really hope he gets a chance in the NFL. Hes really smart with good instincts. He good make a career of being a early down linebacker.

 

[Vols4us]

Fear porn is going to cause so much more damage that the actual virus. Botched vaccine included

It is so mind numbing. Do we start more with the report of the brain eating amoeba getting a guy in Tampa, FL. I mean there's been 58 known cases of it since first found over a half century ago. Don't get near that water, vacationers. Be safe. Wear a wet suit, diving mask, and ear plugs if you dare to get in.

 

[VOLSONLY]

In that case, my Grandad (Pop) was too old for WW2. But between growing up eating squirrel meat on a Rural Hall farm, raising three kids after going through damn.... and retiring from Grayhound ... he developed quite a system. Talk about a tight wad. He would die a millionaire - no one had a clue.

To this day, I love the idea of taking things that would otherwise be thrown out as garbage - and reusing them.

Talk about personality. I guess people back then used to enterain each other ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . He grew everything he ate, fav sammich was Slice of Tomato, Lettuce, & Mayo on White Bread - with pepper!

Pop had a Magnolia tree in his front yard, that Mom played under as a little girl. Years later he would take a cutting from that tree and plant it in my Mom's yard. The acidity of leaves kills anything under it, perfect place for a fort.

When my oldest was born, rented a chain saw and took out a 30 year old Juniper bush & root system. First purchase was a Magnolia tree.

I always tell my girls that story. It's perfect place to build a fort or place to hide.

Talk about him being a tight wad, my grandpa was the same way. When I was around 13-14 years old I would drive him to just about every bank in the county, always the first of the month. He would always tell me to store your money up for a rainy day, I’ve thought about him a lot over the years and I honestly think the depression made him the tight wad he was.

 

[SweetasSoda]

It had to be. Ive tried to go back and watch some games from last year again, and I keep getting mad at our offense all over again.

I know! I was glad when our defense was on the field instead of the offense. Which is not the way it's supposed to be.

 

[VolArtillery]

Did they give you any ideas of what it may entail? I understand if you can’t divulge too much

I'm guessing that we'll be part of the trials for whatever one the military feels is furthest along. I know I'm putting a lot of faith in the government, but living in auster environments makes you want to believe.

 

[SweetasSoda]

Talk about him being a tight wad, my grandpa was the same way. When I was around 13-14 years old I would drive him to just about every bank in the county, always the first of the month. He would always tell me to store your money up for a rainy day, I’ve thought about him a lot over the years and I honestly think the depression made him the tight wad he was.

It sure did mine! I can remember my mom complaining because he would turn the porch light off before you could get to the car. He saved every half of a cent he could.

 

[Aesius]

Football getting pushed to spring or potentially canceled this year (God forbid) could have some interesting effects on the pecking order in CFB once the game is finally played. All it would take is a few upper-tier teams mishandling the layoff and a few teams looking to break through that handle it very well and a big part of the landscape could get shaken up.

 

[SweetasSoda]

Talk about him being a tight wad, my grandpa was the same way. When I was around 13-14 years old I would drive him to just about every bank in the county, always the first of the month. He would always tell me to store your money up for a rainy day, I’ve thought about him a lot over the years and I honestly think the depression made him the tight wad he was.

Wait a minute, why were driving at 13? Are you from Skymont?

 

[SweetasSoda]

Football getting pushed to spring or potentially canceled this year (God forbid) could have some interesting effects on the pecking order in CFB once the game is finally played. All it would take is a few upper-tier teams mishandling the layoff and a few teams looking to break through that handle it very well and a big part of the landscape could get shaken up.

And what about the seniors that graduate in December being available to play in the spring?

 

[gordonr24]

Football getting pushed to spring or potentially canceled this year (God forbid) could have some interesting effects on the pecking order in CFB once the game is finally played. All it would take is a few upper-tier teams mishandling the layoff and a few teams looking to break through that handle it very well and a big part of the landscape could get shaken up.

I just feel like most schools will try to play a few games. No football would mean the end of the Olympic sports for a lot of schools, especially the non P5.

 

[UTProf]

I'm so sorry that you're going through all of that. Just this crazy virus and the things going on is enough. I will admit though that I have my doubts if I am as tough as my grandparents. Definitely not as self sufficient.

You're very kind to say so.

And all that started only a few months after losing everything in the fire. My life since January of last year has been crazier and sappier than a country and western song (David Allen Coe would reject it for being too over the top/unbelievable) but I try and take things in small steps and as they come. I used to think in large spans of time but now I think in terms of what will tomorrow be like? A week has become 'a long time' for me. And I've learned that if a day is a 'good day' I need to make the most of it because time has become very finite. I don't sweat the small stuff like I used to but I do worry more now than I ever have in my life about big things. I still think that with some luck and maybe a divine assist we can make it back to palliative care, eventually a transplant, and live happily ever after even though I know the chances are smaller than I'm comfortable accepting. I think it keeps us both fighting for me to say 'come hell or high water I'm not giving up.' And I think when you're faced with it, it's kinda the only way you can be and not go completely bonkers.

I think you're probably much tougher than you think are but I hope that you never find out for sure how tough but I don't think any of us are as self-sufficient as they were. There have just been too many changes that have made it so that we don't have to be but if a zombie apocalypse happened, I think people would eventually figure it out. We'd have to reinvent the wheel in many ways because we've forgotten a lot of knowledge they'd take for granted as everyone knowing because they were raised with it but after many embarrassing failures and self-inflicted injuries humans would figure it out. I'm sure they'd get a good laugh at some of the things we'd try during that learning process.

 

[Orangeredblooded]

Did it ever occur to you that people like football so they can escape reality?

Gotta stay in character at all cost

 

[Kingston Vol]

Football getting pushed to spring or potentially canceled this year (God forbid) could have some interesting effects on the pecking order in CFB once the game is finally played. All it would take is a few upper-tier teams mishandling the layoff and a few teams looking to break through that handle it very well and a big part of the landscape could get shaken up.

I’d bet a huge swath of players would sit out in that scenario too.

 

[UTProf]

Would appreciate prayers, folks. I’ve mentioned on here before that my dad is battling dementia. He’s been struggling the past couple of days, so we had him taken to the emergency room. Just heard back that he has COVID. He’s not in distress. I would appreciate prayers that he continues not to be in distress and that my brother and I make the right decisions about his care.

My heart breaks for you but I know that regardless of what happens you and your brother will make the right decisions. You might doubt and agonize over them (I do) but I know you will act in your father's best interests and out of love and that is all that anyone could ever ask for.

Thoughts and prayers for you and your entire family. May you receive healing, guidance, and comfort.

 

[SweetasSoda]

You're very kind to say so.

And all that started only a few months after losing everything in the fire. My life since January of last year has been crazier and sappier than a country and western song (David Allen Coe would reject it for being too over the top/unbelievable) but I try and take things in small steps and as they come. I used to think in large spans of time but now I think in terms of what will tomorrow be like? A week has become 'a long time' for me. And I've learned that if a day is a 'good day' I need to make the most of it because time has become very finite. I don't sweat the small stuff like I used to but I do worry more now than I ever have in my life about big things. I still think that with some luck and maybe a divine assist we can make it back to palliative care, eventually a transplant, and live happily ever after even though I know the chances are smaller than I'm comfortable accepting. I think it keeps us both fighting for me to say 'come hell or high water I'm not giving up.' And I think when you're faced with it, it's kinda the only way you can be and not go completely bonkers.

I think you're probably much tougher than you think are but I hope that you never find out for sure how tough but I don't think any of us are as self-sufficient as they were. There have just been too many changes that have made it so that we don't have to be but if a zombie apocalypse happened, I think people would eventually figure it out. We'd have to reinvent the wheel in many ways because we've forgotten a lot of knowledge they'd take for granted as everyone knowing because they were raised with it but after many embarrassing failures and self-inflicted injuries humans would figure it out. I'm sure they'd get a good laugh at some of the things we'd try during that learning process.

Goodness, I forgot you were the one with the fire. And I have been there where you can only manage to think of the day you are dealing with. Even now because of health issues, it is a question of is it going to be a good day or a bad day. And I have certainly learned to appreciate the good days also. I will add you to my prayer list.

 

[lfvol]

They haven't won with the mask they're not going to win with the vaccine. Besides a job which I need to pay bills nobody is going to shame me into doing anything

“Haven’t won with the mask.” What does that mean? Mask help but are not a cure. Help that was not embraced at the highest level of leadership. But, we have a country with a shocking number of selfish “don’t tell me what to do types”. Meanwhile, our results are worse than many developed countries and we damaged the economy indefinitely. We have 132,000 incremental deaths in about 3.5 months. So, how can anyone say it’s just pushing fear irrationally.

 

[tnhunter 10]

Football getting pushed to spring or potentially canceled this year (God forbid) could have some interesting effects on the pecking order in CFB once the game is finally played. All it would take is a few upper-tier teams mishandling the layoff and a few teams looking to break through that handle it very well and a big part of the landscape could get shaken up.

Alot of top players that are juniors or seniors may sit out of spring ball and wait for the NFL.

 

[VOLSONLY]

Wait a minute, why were driving at 13? Are you from Skymont?

No Coalmont lol. It was around 86-87. It was different times back then, you could get away with quite a bit. I remember asking him what are we going to do if we get pulled over? He said let me worry about that. I never knew of him driving ever

 

[SweetasSoda]

No Coalmont lol. It was around 86-87. It was different times back then, you could get away with quite a bit. I remember asking him what are we going to do if we get pulled over? He said let me worry about that. I never knew of him driving ever

I thought you said Coalmont. My brother drove at 10 in the 70s. They still do that in Skymont lol. That is just odd...my grandpa never drove either. Would not spend money on a car. He grew up in Orange Hill so they had to know each other. Wow

 

[GojiraVol17]

I'm guessing that we'll be part of the trials for whatever one the military feels is furthest along. I know I'm putting a lot of faith in the government, but living in auster environments makes you want to believe.

Well, I appreciate the info. Prayers that it actually works really well & that the side effects aren’t worse than the virus. And yeah I can completely understand that and I myself am being as hopeful as possible about it.

 

[SweetasSoda]

“Haven’t won with the mask.” What does that mean? Mask help but are not a cure. Help that was not embraced at the highest level of leadership. But, we have a country with a shocking number of selfish “don’t tell me what to do types. Meanwhile, our results are worse than many developed countries and we damaged the economy indefinitely. We have 132,000 incremental deaths in about 3.5 months. So, how can anyone say it’s just pushing fear irrationally.

Oh, no, you didn't ask that question did you?

 

[VOLSONLY]

I thought you said Coalmont. My brother drove at 10 in the 70s. They still do that in Skymont lol. That is just odd...my grandpa never drove either. Would not spend money on a car. He grew up in Orange Hill so they had to know each other. Wow

Im sure they did, That’s where he is buried Orange Hill Cemetery. Does the nickname Mutt and Duck ring a bell?

 

[SweetasSoda]

Im sure they did, That’s where he is buried Orange Hill Cemetery. Does the nickname Mutt and Duck ring a bell?

You mean Uncle Mutt and Aunt Duck? My granny's brother!!!

 

[VOLSONLY]

You mean Uncle Mutt and Aunt Duck? My granny's brother!!!

Yep that would be them. Well cuz it’s a small world