Recruiting Football Talk VII

[Buddy’s Bandit]

Bees are normally docile unless 1) you are robbing them or 2) you get right in front of the hive ( even then it would not be a high volume attack). Replace the queen and stay away from it and things should calm down. Great hobby that offers a sweet return!

 

[mrMet]

I'm not convinced they don't take Nabers tonight at #7. In which case Treylon Burks can go ahead and start packing his inhalers.

That's a nasty WR group if it happens. If Bill Callahan can work his magic with the OL, Levis has no excuses not to be a top 15-10 level QB this year.

Only way that happens is if they sell out to get Patrick Paul at 38 imo. I feel like they’ll trade down from 7 but gonna be a fun night!!

 

[BigSteve09]

BREAKING: No. 1 transfer wide receiver commits to Auburn

Does brother Hugh know something we don't know? The top receiver out of HS and now this guy. Either they have some plan they aren't sharing or these guys aren't watching too much Peyton Thorne film.

he's using his build-my-roster-via-$$$ playbook from the Ole Miss days, he can just do it in the open now

 

[DD4ME]

Never apologize for being different.

#TBS4life

RIP 3*

Always and 4ever!

 

[Jackcrevol]

Sounds like they were re-queened with an Africanized queen. If they have been re-queened that queen will produce all the offspring of the hive and they will all be Africanized. Remedy: Find the queen and kill her. The hive will produce an new queen.
The hive will be hot until the present bees die off ( a couple months). I would move it to a remote location.

 

[Glitch]

It's mind boggling

 

[Volnut]

BREAKING: No. 1 transfer wide receiver commits to Auburn

Does brother Hugh know something we don't know? The top receiver out of HS and now this guy. Either they have some plan they aren't sharing or these guys aren't watching too much Peyton Thorne film.

What’s that house they have there? A good NIL with that house as extra incentive might be pulling them.

 

[DD4ME]

The moment I saw the quote from him last season that someone posted yesterday about wanting more toughness, intensity and playing rough out of his team, I knew he’d be a Vol. Elite rim protector. Super athletic. Love this pick up.

Same. Good fit mentally.

 

[SoilVol]

I'm not convinced they don't take Nabers tonight at #7. In which case Treylon Burks can go ahead and start packing his inhalers.

That's a nasty WR group if it happens. If Bill Callahan can work his magic with the OL, Levis has no excuses not to be a top 15-10 level QB this year.

I think if Callahan has his preference he would take Nabors/Odunze/Bowers. I know Burks was involved in some trade rumors with the Jets as well. But Carthon would be wise to draft Alt and take a slot receiver in and 2nd or 3rd.

I do think with the addition of Ridley, moving Burks back to slot more often will be better for him. Iirc Vrabel's offense had him playing outside more.

 

[B81]

THAT is a great point.

If they think a good OL is what they need then I'm glad to see them making moves. However, would really like to see them go after some big names to increase fan excitement. A big name edge rusher like a Kearse, or big time WR. Need more athleticism.

You do realize they signed WR Calvin Ridley, and the best corner in free agency. How is that for athleticism?

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Bees are normally docile unless 1) you are robbing them or 2) you get right in front of the hive ( even then it would not be a high volume attack). Replace the queen and stay away from it and things should calm down. Great hobby that offers a sweet return!

So you're saying don't kick their truck?

That's what's so weird about his story. They aren't just being normally protective or even really aggravated. They're attacking on an insane level.

Raw honey from bees is great. A couple years ago my dad had 2 different types of honey in the same season from hives right next to each other. One was as clear as water and the other ways as dark as molasses. Pretty big difference in taste too.

Real raw honey tastes so much better than store bought stuff. Some of it makes your throat tingle (no @Glitch ). My mom uses the clear honey instead of sugar in a lot of stuff she bakes. She thinks the dark honey is too strong, but uses it in tea and coffee.

 

[TN-POSSUM]

BOOM
Getting better

GBO

 

[mrMet]

I think if Callahan has his preference he would take Nabors/Odunze/Bowers. I know Burks was involved in some trade rumors with the Jets as well. But Carthon would be wise to draft Alt and take a slot receiver in and 2nd or 3rd.

I do think with the addition of Ridley, moving Burks back to slot more often will be better for him. Iirc Vrabel's offense had him playing outside more.

They have flexibility with their receivers now. If they decide to take a WR at 7, Hopkins can also slide in and play the slot. I’d be most shocked by Bowers. I think Chig and Whyle can be very solid in the new offense

Maybe I’m an optimist

 

[Jackcrevol]

You do realize they signed WR Calvin Ridley, and the best corner in free agency. How is that for athleticism?

The last time I saw them (**** the bed) they were no where close to being in same realm as some of the middle to upper echelon NFL teams. Now, listen I may only be able to hit a tennis ball, ride a bicycle, and hit a 70 mph fastball. But even I can see that!

 

[Jackcrevol]

So you're saying don't kick their truck?

That's what's so weird about his story. They aren't just being normally protective or even really aggravated. They're attacking on an insane level.

Raw honey from bees is great. A couple years ago my dad had 2 different types of honey in the same season from hives right next to each other. One was as clear as water and the other ways as dark as molasses. Pretty big difference in taste too.

Real raw honey tastes so much better than store bought stuff. Some of it makes your throat tingle (no @Glitch ). My mom uses the clear honey instead of sugar in a lot of stuff she bakes. She thinks the dark honey is too strong, but uses it in tea and coffee.

Word on the streets is that African Honey is the way to go. Seriously, not kidding.

Id strongly recommend getting the **** up in there and getting what's yours, amigo!

Actually? @Weezer texted me and said he was free.

 

[SoilVol]

I think he's just a hobbyist beekeeper, but I'm sure he's tried all the notmal stuff to calm them down. He's describing it like the entire hive locks onto it's target and goes into overdrive attack mode.

We kept bees for a while. It's possible that particular hive was disturbed by a predator recently and are extra sensitive to stimuli right now.

I would advise to wear light colored clothing/hats, cover hair, and minimize disturbances/vibrations around that colony for now. Dark colors and hair is what they lock in on. If they start swarming just run inside.

If they're still acting like this in a month or two contact a state entomologist and/or local apiarist for consult and species ID. A professional can ID the origin by appearance. Origins of European honeybees have different demeanors. But also if its an Africanized colony they'll be able to tell. They aren't firmly in TN yet but it's only a matter of time. I think theres been 1 or 2 colonies IDed.

 

[JROVOL]

So you're saying don't kick their truck?

That's what's so weird about his story. They aren't just being normally protective or even really aggravated. They're attacking on an insane level.

Raw honey from bees is great. A couple years ago my dad had 2 different types of honey in the same season from hives right next to each other. One was as clear as water and the other ways as dark as molasses. Pretty big difference in taste too.

Real raw honey tastes so much better than store bought stuff. Some of it makes your throat tingle (no @Glitch ). My mom uses the clear honey instead of sugar in a lot of stuff she bakes. She thinks the dark honey is too strong, but uses it in tea and coffee.

I would be willing to bet that the hive is queenless. It is swarm season and if that hive swarmed recently the OG queen is gone and the new queen potentially didn't survive. They could have a new queen with a new personality that is causing the change in temperament, but typically even an aggressive hive won't do what you are explaining if they have a queen. A queenless hive can very aggressive.

You may also put out some trail cameras, potentially that hive is being bothered by potential predators (racoons, skunks, bears, etc.) at night causing them to be aggressive as well.

 

[Jackcrevol]

I think he's just a hobbyist beekeeper, but I'm sure he's tried all the notmal stuff to calm them down. He's describing it like the entire hive locks onto it's target and goes into overdrive attack mode.

Honeybees arent aggressive. His is the only logical explanation.

 

[SoilVol]

So you're saying don't kick their truck?

That's what's so weird about his story. They aren't just being normally protective or even really aggravated. They're attacking on an insane level.

Raw honey from bees is great. A couple years ago my dad had 2 different types of honey in the same season from hives right next to each other. One was as clear as water and the other ways as dark as molasses. Pretty big difference in taste too.

Real raw honey tastes so much better than store bought stuff. Some of it makes your throat tingle (no @Glitch ). My mom uses the clear honey instead of sugar in a lot of stuff she bakes. She thinks the dark honey is too strong, but uses it in tea and coffee.

Different honeys also make different flavored meads. I've dabbled with mead-making. Honey is a fascinating creation.

Those two hives could have been different just because some workers keyed in on different things which lead the rest of the hive to focus on different flowers OR if they were two different races (Italian, German, Russian, etc) they might have different preferences.

I remember we had an Italian and Russian colony at one point. They had different personalities. One of them I could walk right up and take comb out without any protection and they didn't care. I could pick bees up and put them down where I wanted them and they wouldn't sting. The other was a little more sensitive. They didn't care for me being around. Wouldn't sting, but they'd start coming out of the hive and buzzing around my face. They were also bigger.

 

[Glitch]

 

[pierce60]

They have flexibility with their receivers now. If they decide to take a WR at 7, Hopkins can also slide in and play the slot. I’d be most shocked by Bowers. I think Chig and Whyle can be very solid in the new offense

Maybe I’m an optimist

I think because of his dad, Callahan understands the importance of fixing the OL. Take care of that then other things will take care of themselves.

 

[LaagerVol]

THAT is a great point.

If they think a good OL is what they need then I'm glad to see them making moves. However, would really like to see them go after some big names to increase fan excitement. A big name edge rusher like a Kearse, or big time WR. Need more athleticism.

You know what increases fan excitement? Wins. You know what kills the chance of getting more wins? The OL getting destroyed every play.

 

[knoxvol52]

@butchna

Cowboys probably don't take a QB this draft but I bet they will next draft.

Does the name Shedeur Sanders ring a bell, totally something Jerry Jones would do for publicity.

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

THAT is a great point.

If they think a good OL is what they need then I'm glad to see them making moves. However, would really like to see them go after some big names to increase fan excitement. A big name edge rusher like a Kearse, or big time WR. Need more athleticism.

If Joe Alt is available he is a must pick for the Titans

 

[SoilVol]

They have flexibility with their receivers now. If they decide to take a WR at 7, Hopkins can also slide in and play the slot. I’d be most shocked by Bowers. I think Chig and Whyle can be very solid in the new offense

Maybe I’m an optimist

Bowers isn't a glaring need, but I genuinely think he's the next Kelce/Gronk-level TE. And with the hip-drop tackle getting banned, having an insane freak athlete at TE is going to be even more of a premium.