Recruiting Football Talk VII

[SmokinBob]

Favorite thing about watching baseball in person is the old heads yelling random things.

"TAKE OFF YOUR COAT, YOU'RE INSIDE"
"BEAN BAG CHAIRS HAVE BETTER ARMS"
"THAT WAS WIND AIDED"

“DUCKS ON THE POND”

 

[UTProf]

Ok

The only time the fanbase has controlled a hire at UT was with Schiano and there were extenuating circumstances there that created a perfect storm. Our admin does not fear angry LV fans -- at all. They didn't fear angrier football fans until Schiano but had all those other lousy hires not happened Schiano still gets hired despite angry football fans. But between those hires and the justified outrage (and embarrassment) of unsealed and unvetted info. coming up they cut bait. No one in authority likes to get blindsided -- not in the corporate world and not in high ranking jobs in the public sphere -- and that's exactly what happened. They were caught flat footed because they didn't know (and thus didn't have a response already prepared) about the newer info. Even then, the only control fans had was in nixing a hire. Not say in who gets hired.

 

[SugarCC]

You brought in football to prove a point. Measuring greatness in football and basketball are vastly different. Your point is that you don’t have to win a title to be great. I get that. However the argument can also be made that, especially in basketball, that greatness is measured in titles.

The greatest college basketball player of all time is Kareem. Why? Yes his personal stats are a part of it but he also was the main factor in UCLA winning 71 consecutive games and 3 straight NCAA titles. Clark is a really good player. But it’s not that far fetched to say she isn’t great until she wins a title.

Larry Bird utterly destroys this nonsense. I could name COUNTLESS others, but I feel Bird alone is totally sufficient.

 

[UTProf]

Ok..so I want to introduce the newest member to my family..He’s name is Nicodemus, Nico for short..View attachment 620978View attachment 620979

Going by the pics his name should've been Mischief or at least, His Most Worshipful Mischief Nicodemus (still Nico for short )

 

[SmokinBob]

We want a pitcher; not a belly itcher!!

We want a pitcher, not a cement mixer!

 

[SmokinBob]

Now that the mostly impaired are down for the count… I ask any and all of you to pray for my son. I’m a very private person, but this is weighing. He has been fainting a lot (a lot, means he’s hid it from me). They found a heart murmur but he’s had intense headaches for months and they’re going to check his heart and his brain. I can’t even, even. So, if I’ve seem off, that’s why. I don’t need any replies, just prayers please. I just need time to process. Thank you all.

hugs.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

 

[SmokinBob]

Could you imagine if they started pushing a new name for Neyland like “Food City Field at Neyland Stadium”

 

[tnhunter 10]

Think we'll hear something from the Judge tomorrow?

No, it's a federal holiday.

 

[tnhunter 10]

 

[mr.checkerboards]

This is sad.

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

Weigel's coliseum

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

Flying today

I just hate the whole atmosphere of airports. I maybe would have been happier driving 7 and a half hours.

 

[scienceteaching_vol]

This is sad.

I know this family personally. She was beautiful inside and out. If you're a prayer please send one up for the Blackburns.

 

[Jackcrevol]

I know this family personally. She was beautiful inside and out. If you're a prayer please send one up for the Blackburns.

done

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

The only time the fanbase has controlled a hire at UT was with Schiano and there were extenuating circumstances there that created a perfect storm. Our admin does not fear angry LV fans -- at all. They didn't fear angrier football fans until Schiano but had all those other lousy hires not happened Schiano still gets hired despite angry football fans. But between those hires and the justified outrage (and embarrassment) of unsealed and unvetted info. coming up they cut bait. No one in authority likes to get blindsided -- not in the corporate world and not in high ranking jobs in the public sphere -- and that's exactly what happened. They were caught flat footed because they didn't know (and thus didn't have a response already prepared) about the newer info. Even then, the only control fans had was in nixing a hire. Not say in who gets hired.

Ok..that wasn't my point..but ok...I agree with all of that.

Look..all I am saying is that pretty Holly obviously has a few powerful supporters...and that always makes things dicey.

I like Kellie Harper, I think she represents Tennessee very well, I wanted her to do well...but she is just a mediocre coach and so we get mediocre results.

I think DW is obviously trying to give her every possible chance to pull it off...but I do believe he will pull the trigger..I just don't know how much rope he is going to give her.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Ok..that wasn't my point..but ok...I agree with all of that.

Look..all I am saying is that pretty Holly obviously has a few powerful supporters...and that always makes things dicey.

I like Kellie Harper, I think she represents Tennessee very well, I wanted her to do well...but she is just a mediocre coach and so we get mediocre results.

I think DW is obviously trying to give her every possible chance to pull it off...but I do believe he will pull the trigger..I just don't know how much rope he is going to give her.

i'm not sure she is the recruiter you have to be either. this nil thing is different

 

[drvenner]

that’s not true though…. MLB will scout the arm and determine what his potential is…. With his arm…. He would have been highly drafted regardless.

I think he also had the opportunity to earn a starting role this year and likely would have won one. Anyway, I do wish him the best unless he plays against us.

 

[drvenner]

who else are we suppose to talk crap about?

Not you, specifically, but I am all in on talking crap about other posters.

 

[drvenner]

You either with us
Or against us

*a'gin

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Someone said the Vols vs NC State tickets in Charlotte are already on sale.

Anyone know where? (Not aftermarket)

 

[drvenner]

Gonna be a 100pts scored in this game

*runs

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Someone said the Vols vs NC State tickets in Charlotte are already on sale.

Anyone know where? (Not aftermarket)

Yeah the Vols vs. NC State ticket store.

 

[drvenner]

I'd like to know how this list was generated. I may have orange tinted glasses, but TN should be top 2 or 3.

Ridiculous list. You could argue Bama 1st, but that is still somewhat weak because DeBoer is not proven in the SEC. No way Heupel/Barnes should be below anyone else. Chris Beard hasn't won **** in the SEC.

 

[DD4ME]

Good morning.

February 19, 2024: Recognize and acknowledge that times are changing, and what once worked for you no longer does. Be flexible and give careful thought to what you need to do to continue on. Stubborn resistance will only make matters worse. Put aside your fears and trust that I am with you all the way, says the Lord. Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.