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Devo182 said:
They've already declared 2 things:

1) 90% to players, 10% overhead

2) They are pushing to bring that 10% down to zero using another donation pool. Bringing it to 100% to players should further increase donations.

The one thing they haven't announced yet, but I've suggested to them, is a targeted, independent audit of those specfic funds. That would ease a lot of concerns imo and again increase donations.
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Absolutely. If they have an audit and release the audit reports, I would 100% give a lot to the fund.
 
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Leeleesteeth said:
I think they pursued a couple that they missed on. I think that happens at every school. I think the staff doesn't pursue some of the ones fans either think they do or think they should for a number of reasons. I think Oswald acted alone. I think fans overreact.
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😂Surely Oswald did not act alone! You’re really going to start something now!
 
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InVOLuntary said:
Thanks to all for the thoughts and prayers.

As many of you know, my dad has been suffering from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. It's basically a lung disease where your lung tissue just hardens with scar tissue. Idiopathic means they don't know what causes it. There is no cure other than a lung transplant.

He was diagnosed a little over two years ago, just a few months before my mom died of Alzheimers disease. He progressively got worse where he literally could not convert air to oxygenate his body.

He's been ready to go for some time. He passed early this morning a little after 3:00AM.

My dad and I were literally best friends. He was in business with me until retirement when he quit to care for my mom. No way I could have gotten this business off the ground without him. It's a huge loss for me but I take comfort in that He's no longer suffering.

Again, thanks to all my friends here who prayed or just had us in your thoughts. Please continue to pray for peace for our family. He was really a great man that everyone that knew him loved him. I seriously don't know of anyone that didn't like him.

Thanks to @LA Vol and @Orange Studs who were always asking about him. This is a community of some really great folks here. Thanks, @Freak for giving us this platform.

Finally, if your fortunate enough to still have your parents around, please give them a hug. They won't always be there.
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Man I’m so sorry to hear that. IPF is an awful disease. Awful. Pray that you’re doing okay my friend.
 
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Weezer said:
Of course fans overreact. Fans, short for fanatics.

I'm sure someone will fill the WR2 role, but this staff obviously wanted Neyor, so I have to assume they had their reasons.

I think it's okay to be concerned about missing on the players we know they pursued. After all, they were pursuing them for a reason. They know more than we do what this team's needs are, so if they want a kid, you have to assume it's to fill a need.
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If they could not get anyone else until next December I would be concerned.
 
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Devo182 said:
Volume stats...cmon...We defended the 8th most pass attempts out of 130 teams! Volume stats are pretty much meaningless.

In efficiency terms, we were 60th nationally in yards. QBR defended we were 63rd. Just slightly above average with 130 teams.

NOW...note that in yards efficiency we jumped up from 110th under "guru" Pruitt in 2020. That's a huge 50 spot jump. We also jumped 42 spots in QBR defended, up from 105th under Pruitt.

I'd say we did just fine in Y1. A few notable outliers aside.
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Don’t think you can pull one over on me with these “efficiency” stats. I see you conveniently left out the offensive stat comparison to last year too…
 
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*a Transfer WR flips commitment*

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OneVolNation said:
Alka-Seltzer severe tablets (every 4 hours), Coricidin Cold and Flu (every 6 hours), Vitamin C gummies, Zinc gummies and a daily multi-vitamin should help you with symptom relief, strengthen your immune system and help break a fever. Best wishes.
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TY! Have not tried Alkaline-Seltzer!
 
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ACvol3 said:
That’s all I’ve heard… Somewhere in the 90s. It could be 99,999 or 500 at that point, idc. Can’t believe we went under 100k.
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Gotta keep the “modern” fan comfortable. The ****ing babies don’t like being all crammed in to watch a football game, and oh god don’t forget there’s no cell service :(
 
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Weezer said:
People need to accept that despite some successes, we've obviously struggled with recruiting. The reasons why could be numerous, but it's an obvious problem to be concerned about. Recruiting HAS to improve. Saying that does not translate to "fire Heupel!" like some seem to believe. Coach Heupel has done a tremendous job of coaching this team but recruiting has to be fixed. Hell, he'd probably say so himself.
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Before the season started, where did you think the 22 class would finish? Honest answer.

Right after the season, an honest answer of where you thought the 22 class would finish?

If your before the season answer was ANYWHERE inside the Top 20, I find it hard to believe...actually, I won't believe you.

If your after the season answer is ANYWHERE inside the Top 15, I find it hard to believe, as well.

However, Weezer, I trust you'll give an honest answer.

Personally, before the season, since I didn't think we'd win no more than 5 games, I figured the class would be anywhere from #25 to #100+ (I must say, before Heupel pulled the rabbit from the hat on the field this season, I viewed our Vols no better than Vandy or Kansas...that's how disgusted I was...complete and absolute total garbage). After the season, I figured anywhere from #20 to #25 (a respectful class considering EVERYTHING!!!). Factors of this thinking: 7-6 doesn't erase the sh!t stain we have been for 20 years...Heupel was hired late, therefore no relationships...first full classes for first year coaches usually are what they are, and the second class is where it usually picks up.

With that said, and where we are to date, my expectations have not only been met, but far exceeded...so, its hard for me to understand all the "struggling in recruiting" talk. Yes, there have been some misses; but, NOWHERE NEAR the nut kicks of the past few years. Yes, to get to where we all wish to be, competing for Atlanta, recruiting has to "improve", of course; however, reality is what I have stated several times before...these kids were 11,12 years old the last time we went to back to back bowl games.

Now that you know my thought process a bit, help me understand all the "struggling" talk?
 
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