Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[Ulysees E. McGill]

About to say something very unpopular. Let me preface it by saying this is not because of the Nico situation.

I'm beginning to doubt Heupel. Again, not because Nico is trying to extort more money. I keep looking at the bigger picture of roster construction and recruiting, and I'm not sure he's done well enough at either to take us to the next level. I want to believe he can, but the doubt is there. Not wanting to fire him. He's our coach at least until probation is over. But when probation is over, and all the hand cuffs are off, I think he'll really need to prove himself. 2022 created a lot of high hopes for me, but we've not seen the same QB play since. And both Milton and Nico were picked by Heupel, whereas Hooker fell into his lap.

Smh..

 

[TN-POSSUM]

Could be worse. Hope there aren't any new parents who named their kid Nico. Lot harder to change human names.

How hard is it to change Yeti names?

 

[VolGee4]

People need to realize that Dylan Sampson is a true professional and VFL. That’s all I will say.

 

[DD4ME]

 

[De La Cloobs]

Honestly, If chatter about how good Merk has been looking are true. I wouldn't mind Merk starting and spending that money on other offensive weapons or stout linemen to back him up.

Everybody knows that Nico has been overrated to this point. Was hoping he would take a major step forward this year, because if not, he's possibly the most overrated TN QB in my lifetime.

 

[Checker_the_Shire]

Lol somebody that can listen to nails on a chalkboard share the update

I just pulled it up and he was talking about cars being in the driveway that haven’t moved. I swear, I think this MFer is camped out in a van on this kid’s street…

 

[knoxvol52]

Vols put another run on the board 3-0 Vols bottom 5th..

 

[DD4ME]

 

[Enki_Amenra]

The reasoning behind his (family) chose this time, is reason enough for me to done with it. Now let’s see the aftermath.


Edit: when I’m done with something, I’m done. VOLS fan should know this by now.

Can't believe you're not gonna do anything about @TN-POSSUM doxxing you, Rhonda.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Ok..so now you guys need to help me rename this guy right here..Only names that will stick this time..
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Bane*

 

[DD4ME]

 

[Type Orange+]

Ok..so now you guys need to help me rename this guy right here..Only names that will stick this time..
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Doug Catkins.

 

[Jackcrevol]

damn

 

[UTSuave’]

I just pulled it up and he was talking about cars being in the driveway that haven’t moved. I swear, I think this MFer is camped out in a van on this kid’s street…

Hey buddy..go easy it wasn’t long ago people in here were following the MNF gruden bus… we’re literally crazy when it comes to football in this state

 

[DD4ME]

 

[UTK]

Lol somebody that can listen to nails on a chalkboard share the update

Probably stuff we’ve already heard lol

 

[Vol423]

Anyone on the fence with Altmyer, he put up better stats than Nico, playing for BRET BIELEMA. Let CJH get ahold of him....

Not on the fence - don't have any interest in him whatsoever.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Reading comprehension would benefit you. It has nothing to do with Nico trying to extort the program. I've had these doubts since the end of the season. I'm just now expressing them. I see holes in the roster that I'm not sure we've adequately addressed, and that falls on the HC.

This is so brilliant...

Let's just get it over with and fire him so we can get back to 5 win seasons since 10s ain't good enough for us.

We deserve to go back to the dregs if that is the way we are going to do things.

He has already proved himself to me...that he can win in different ways with different rosters.

He has won big with VASTLY outmanned rosters...


Don't join the IM

 

[Jpcisco]

Ok..so now you guys need to help me rename this guy right here..Only names that will stick this time..
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Dobbs for Heisman has a nice ring to it

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Ok..so now you guys need to help me rename this guy right here..Only names that will stick this time..
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Ulysees

 

[DD4ME]

 

[Checker_the_Shire]

Lol somebody that can listen to nails on a chalkboard share the update

For real: no good update. He’s reporting the same thing everyone else Has been. He’s not talking to anyone, locker room is pissed, university is ready to move on, essentially what we all know. But I did learn there’s a family compound in North Knox and he also apparently has no friends on the team

 

[Enki_Amenra]

About to say something very unpopular. Let me preface it by saying this is not because of the Nico situation.

I'm beginning to doubt Heupel. Again, not because Nico is trying to extort more money. I keep looking at the bigger picture of roster construction and recruiting, and I'm not sure he's done well enough at either to take us to the next level. I want to believe he can, but the doubt is there. Not wanting to fire him. He's our coach at least until probation is over. But when probation is over, and all the hand cuffs are off, I think he'll really need to prove himself. 2022 created a lot of high hopes for me, but we've not seen the same QB play since. And both Milton and Nico were picked by Heupel, whereas Hooker fell into his lap.

We just went to the playoffs. . .

 

[dmwvol12]

I read it, but I’m not sure HCs can be blamed for their rosters in this era. Collectives and players themselves, and the competition, may have more to do with it. I can understand a desire to have a general manager and more structure around player acquisition in this era.

Give Heupel Ohio State’s budget and he would be an elite recruiter. The whole landscape has changed and the golden rule is in effect. The team with the most gold rules. We simply don’t have the money that many schools have and never will.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

I hate this so much. We haven’t seen this level of success in two decades with the NcAA breathing down our necks and CFB changing drastically and people are ready to can the coach because he isn’t recruiting in the top 3.

I remember not long ago we were saying we would never be spoiled again like Dawg and Bama fans and here we are.

I like Heup. He wins. He isn’t a d-bag. He’s super smart.

Is he perfect? Is he Saban? No, but who would we get that is? If he keeps us in the top half of the SEC with runs like the last few years, let’s ride with him. He will get his due.

Mic drop! Excellent EXCELLENT POST!