Recruiting Football Talk VIII

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Through 14 games (14-0) we've outscored our opponents by 175-32 (+143 runs, 10.2/game scoring margin).

#1 LSU through 15 games (14-1) has outscored their opponents 153-50 (+103, 6.8/game scoring margin).

#3 Arkansas through 14 games (13-1) has outscored their opponents by 119-45 (+74 runs, 5.2/game scoring margin).


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Happy Saturday
March 8, 2025: For those who have been in a time of turmoil and difficulties, put the past behind you and move on. The days ahead will be better as you press toward the mark of your high calling in Christ. There is a plan and a purpose for you to achieve, but you must rise above the dead ashes of the past, says the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope
 
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tnhunter 10 said:
30% ? I tip based on service.

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Agreed, tip on service. This means I can tip 10-50%. Probably median 20-30%.

Have always tipped on actual work done and ability to keep us served. Don't really believe in tipping as a % of a bill. You're not working harder as a server just because your restaurant has procured better cuts, etc. And a server can be top notch, even though she's working third shift at the WaffleStomp House.

So we might go to a regular or outer skirts restaurant, get apps, entrees, drinks, and thus need a lot of service. Have a $50 bill and I'm happy to tip $25.

We might also go to a nicer restaurant and get nothing but 2 entrees. Minimal service required and thus the server can re-allocate their time towards heavier tables, pick up an extra table, etc. Our bill is $110 and I'm happy to tip $12 in this instance.
 
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tnhunter 10 said:
30% ? I tip based on service.

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don't tell me how to tip youngin.

talk to your waitress, bartender. get to know them. it isnt rocket science.

worked for a decade in food service. people struggle. they are waiting on you.

ask them, tip share? how does it work? do they docked if paid with card? are they gratuitizing?

then, as a grown ass adult we can determine how good the service was. not how the food was cooked.
 
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ChattaTNVol said:
Spring notes 2025 – first up - OL

The most important position on the field – offensive line

Every year I’ve pointed out which teams on our schedule are likely to struggle on the offensive line due to a lack of returning experience. I have little to no confidence in transfers; they’re like the JUCOs of yesteryear. Maybe one here or there works out – eventually – but rarely it seems are they an immediate fix. See OU last year. The examples are numerous. jmo.

This year, having lost 4 starters on the OL, we’re the one that is young and green. We have 4 positions open so this spring is about evaluations. The staff should have an idea coming out of spring and we’ll have tons of work to do this summer but we may not know who the 5 are until after the 2nd scrimmage of the fall. jmo.

Everybody on offense depends on the offensive line. Everybody. I’m not worried about any of the other position groups on that side of the ball. None of them. They will either succeed or fail based off the strength or lack thereof of the offensive line. jmo.

Our OL this year looks to have more talent, more athleticism, more strength, and more power, but a lot to learn and a long ways to go. My top 5 guys are Lance Heard, Sham Umarov, William Satterwhite, Bennett Warren, and DavisDavid Sanders, Jr. We have other options so we just have to let the staff work and see what they can come up with. jmo.

One thing our OL departures were really good at over the last 4 years was creating creases for our RBs to get through. Space and pace gave us opportunities to exploit lite boxes and misalignments but it all started with the guys up front creating cracks in the defensive front. They were pretty good at that. We have to get their replacements ready to avoid a major drop off in our run game. Wishful thinking like OU demonstrated last year is foolish. We have a lot of work to do. jmo.

Side note – of the 10 power 4 teams on our schedule last year only 1 (MSU) had less returning production than we had. In all we went 7-3 against that field. We were #108 in returning production last year; this year we’re pegged at #58. While we were 15th in the conference last year in returning production going into the season Kentucky was #1. They had 9 power 4 teams on their schedule and won just one of those games. My argument last year was that going forward we’d have to rely more on talent, athleticism, and coaching as opposed to experience. Our team did a pretty good job adjusting to our new circumstances last year; hopefully, this year we can build on that. jmo.
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ChattaTNVol said:
Spring notes 2025 – first up - OL

The most important position on the field – offensive line

Every year I’ve pointed out which teams on our schedule are likely to struggle on the offensive line due to a lack of returning experience. I have little to no confidence in transfers; they’re like the JUCOs of yesteryear. Maybe one here or there works out – eventually – but rarely it seems are they an immediate fix. See OU last year. The examples are numerous. jmo.

This year, having lost 4 starters on the OL, we’re the one that is young and green. We have 4 positions open so this spring is about evaluations. The staff should have an idea coming out of spring and we’ll have tons of work to do this summer but we may not know who the 5 are until after the 2nd scrimmage of the fall. jmo.

Everybody on offense depends on the offensive line. Everybody. I’m not worried about any of the other position groups on that side of the ball. None of them. They will either succeed or fail based off the strength or lack thereof of the offensive line. jmo.

Our OL this year looks to have more talent, more athleticism, more strength, and more power, but a lot to learn and a long ways to go. My top 5 guys are Lance Heard, Sham Umarov, William Satterwhite, Bennett Warren, and DavisDavid Sanders, Jr. We have other options so we just have to let the staff work and see what they can come up with. jmo.

One thing our OL departures were really good at over the last 4 years was creating creases for our RBs to get through. Space and pace gave us opportunities to exploit lite boxes and misalignments but it all started with the guys up front creating cracks in the defensive front. They were pretty good at that. We have to get their replacements ready to avoid a major drop off in our run game. Wishful thinking like OU demonstrated last year is foolish. We have a lot of work to do. jmo.

Side note – of the 10 power 4 teams on our schedule last year only 1 (MSU) had less returning production than we had. In all we went 7-3 against that field. We were #108 in returning production last year; this year we’re pegged at #58. While we were 15th in the conference last year in returning production going into the season Kentucky was #1. They had 9 power 4 teams on their schedule and won just one of those games. My argument last year was that going forward we’d have to rely more on talent, athleticism, and coaching as opposed to experience. Our team did a pretty good job adjusting to our new circumstances last year; hopefully, this year we can build on that. jmo.
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Agreed on OL being the most important piece on offense (I'd argue most important period). Another reason why I don't think we make the playoffs next year.

But the OU OL isn't a great example of juco OL not performing, their issue was 3 starters injured. The backups weren't highly rated juco guys that underperformed, they were just never starter quality to begin with but we're forced to start.
 
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