Recruiting Forum Football Talk IX

[Dadof2Vols]

Really So a victory over a rising USC at home isn't a " quality win"? I think the committee would beg to differ...

USC wasn't ranked at that time but they are now, just keeps making Notre Dame look better and better...

For me looking at USC schedule, not impressed…

 

[Type Orange+]

I remember him more as the HC, when he won the NBA title with the Sonics.

Lonnie Shelton
Gus Jonson
Dennis Johnson
Jack Sikma
"Downtown" Freddie Brown..

The Supersonics vs Washington Bullets series were terrific..

Yes, I remember that team.
I don't recall the circumstances surrounding the trade, but the Celtics were fortunate to get DJ.

 

[VolsCigarMan]

That open LSU job just keeps getting more and more uninviting. They are trying to get away with not paying Kelly's buyout as if they had a legal leg to stand on. They aren't even trying to claim they fired him for cause.

Report: Brian Kelly has asked LSU for his full buyout - Reveille

A new report from The Advocate based on letters and other documents said former LSU football head coach Brian Kelly has formally requested LSU pay him his full buyout. The letter, sent Nov. 5 by Kelly’s attorneys to Athletic Director Verge Ausberry and LSU Board of Supervisors member John...

lsureveille.com

One of the project manager for a multifamily project we are installing all the appliances to is a big LSU fan. He is born and raised and he told me he actually went to school with Georgia AD Josh Brooks brother and he know Josh Brooks very well too. So everytime I visit this project, me and him spend mostly time together talking college football not about the project. lol

He swears up and down that LSU is going to get Josh Brooks as their AD since he is from Louisiana and he also swears up and down LSU is getting out of paying Kelly buyout. I told him he's crazy because legally they can't without cause. He thinks they are getting Kiffin as coach but I told him I don't think it will happen after their governor badmouthed agent Jimmy Sexton but he did say the Tulane coach would work at LSU too he thinks.

 

[Checker_the_Shire]

That open LSU job just keeps getting more and more uninviting. They are trying to get away with not paying Kelly's buyout as if they had a legal leg to stand on. They aren't even trying to claim they fired him for cause.

Report: Brian Kelly has asked LSU for his full buyout - Reveille

A new report from The Advocate based on letters and other documents said former LSU football head coach Brian Kelly has formally requested LSU pay him his full buyout. The letter, sent Nov. 5 by Kelly’s attorneys to Athletic Director Verge Ausberry and LSU Board of Supervisors member John...

lsureveille.com

I’m not a BK fan and personally find him an abhorrent human. That said, I can’t fault him in the least. If you fired me, why TF would I say “sure, you don’t have to pay me what the contract says”? That’s just dumb. And for LSU to think he should do that is even dumber.

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

I'm on my 3rd Lexus and love Lexus. I never ever have any service issues with all 3 I've owned. The great thing about Lexus is all their dealerships/service facilities are top knotch. Free sodas, free water, massage chairs, free internet, very clean bathrooms, free car washes and they literally treat all clients like your important.

Only down side is you have to use premium gas only which got costly up until last 6 months so now doesn't hurt so much. I've had two GX470 and now I have the smaller SUV NX 200-T turbo. I put over 150,000 miles on last two and right now have about 139.000 on my current one and I need to get ready for a newer one but since I use rental cars every week for work, I don't even drive it hardly, it just sits collecting dust. My current rental is a 2026 Dodge Ram truck called the "Rebel". Very nice and is fully loaded. Check it out too

My wife wants me to get the LX 600. I said I just spent over 80k two years ago on the Denali. And now I’m gonna go spend 115k? Sheesh! Lol

But damn they are nice and I know I could drive it easily 200k miles.

 

[Orangeburst]

Just imagine Ole Miss fans right now..thinking playoffs and losing their coach..that would be some anxiety to spoil the fun.

 

[Checker_the_Shire]

This is actually insane.....

A&M has played Georgia once as member of the SEC? Seriously?

I don’t know what’s wilder: that stat or that A&M has been in the conference for 14 years! Seems like they just joined not too long ago. Man I’m getting old.

 

[VolsCigarMan]

My wife wants me to get the LX 600. I said I just spent over 80k two years ago on the Denali. And now I’m gonna go spend 115k? Sheesh! Lol

But damn they are nice and I know I could drive it easily 200k miles.

Yea the LX starts around $107,000 I think base before taxes, fees, etc easily over $115,000. But they are nice. BUt good thing with Lexus is basically it's Toyota so you know it will last a good 10-15 years if you keep it that long.

Check out the new Toyota Land Cruiser too. I saw one today and they are really beautiful too. Looks kind very similar to the Lexus LX.

 

[RandomUTfan]

One of the project manager for a multifamily project we are installing all the appliances to is a big LSU fan. He is born and raised and he told me he actually went to school with Georgia AD Josh Brooks brother and he know Josh Brooks very well too. So everytime I visit this project, me and him spend mostly time together talking college football not about the project. lol

He swears up and down that LSU is going to get Josh Brooks as their AD since he is from Louisiana and he also swears up and down LSU is getting out of paying Kelly buyout. I told him he's crazy because legally they can't without cause. He thinks they are getting Kiffin as coach but I told him I don't think it will happen after their governor badmouthed agent Jimmy Sexton but he did say the Tulane coach would work at LSU too he thinks.

That's funny. As connected as he seems to be his information doesn't seem very good! Kiffin isn't even considering LSU. It's Florida or Ole Miss. It seems like such a gulf between, "We are for sure getting Lane Kiffin," to "Actually, Sumrall would do just fine."

 

[RandomUTfan]

I’m not a BK fan and personally find him an abhorrent human. That said, I can’t fault him in the least. If you fired me, why TF would I say “sure, you don’t have to pay me what the contract says”? That’s just dumb. And for LSU to think he should do that is even dumber.

Yeah, I am in no way defending Brian Kelly. It's just obvious that LSU doesn't have a legal excuse for not paying him his full buyout. I guess they saw Pittman cut Arkansas a break and said, "That could be us," but Brian Kelly is no Sam Pittman.

 

[MarcoVol]

One of the project manager for a multifamily project we are installing all the appliances to is a big LSU fan. He is born and raised and he told me he actually went to school with Georgia AD Josh Brooks brother and he know Josh Brooks very well too. So everytime I visit this project, me and him spend mostly time together talking college football not about the project. lol

He swears up and down that LSU is going to get Josh Brooks as their AD since he is from Louisiana and he also swears up and down LSU is getting out of paying Kelly buyout. I told him he's crazy because legally they can't without cause. He thinks they are getting Kiffin as coach but I told him I don't think it will happen after their governor badmouthed agent Jimmy Sexton but he did say the Tulane coach would work at LSU too he thinks.

LSU already named AD by pulling interim tag off Ausberry. So he’s already wrong.

 

[VolsCigarMan]

LSU already named AD by pulling interim tag off Ausberry. So he’s already wrong.

Thanks for letting me know that, I'm going to mess with him when I see him again and also tell him I heard LSU was thinking of hiring Butch Jones. lol

 

[tnvols72]

not good

 

[dmwvol12]

No that's definitely winning out. We might not be in the top-25 if we finish 8-4. Borderline imo.

To finish top 12, we need to rack UF and Vandy by 40+ and many other things to fall our way. Unfortunately, our resume just doesn't help us at all.

To compare, the 2 closest 9-3 SEC teams last year to almost get in were Alabama (3 ranked wins) and Ole Miss (1 ranked win vs #3 UGA by 18 points). Our best bet is to absolutely boatrace a ~top 12-15 Vandy in the final week for 1 ranked win...and yes we all know we should have had UGA and not even discussing this

I just looked it up and our current odds to qualify for the playoffs is 3.2%. If we win out and finish up 9-3 they jump to 8%. Still a chance but I won't hold my breath. Beat Florida and Vandy both by 30 plus and get a ton of upsets and maybe get people talking. I can't really imagine what would have to happen but at least it's not 0%.

 

[butchna]

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Gave him the reverse Reggie White, . Dude thought about getting back in the play for a split second, then said "nah".

 

[TN-POSSUM]

I tried to walk like an Egyptian and now I need to see a Cairo practor.

 

[TN-POSSUM]

It's funny..........They don't have "Dad Jokes" in Egypt................


They have Mummy Jokes

 

[Billy Antrim]

Anyone drive an SUV or truck that is 2023 or older?

Im done with GMC. I have a 2022 Yukon Denali and it’s a piece of you know what.

I’m looking at the Lexus SUVs or a Ford raptor. Didn’t know if anyone loves something.

We have a 2016 Toyota Tacoma and a 2020 4Runner. Love both.

 

[Lloyd_Christmas]

Anyone drive an SUV or truck that is 2023 or older?

Im done with GMC. I have a 2022 Yukon Denali and it’s a piece of you know what.

I’m looking at the Lexus SUVs or a Ford raptor. Didn’t know if anyone loves something.

I just traded in a 21 Nissan Titan Pro-4x that I loved. Traded it on a 2026 Honda Passport for my wife. She drove an Acura, a Lexus, and the Passport and loved the Passport. Finally found a dealer that would give me the deal I wanted and got it done this evening. I have a 25 Toyota Tundra that will become my primary vehicle now. There's a lot of good full size trucks and SUVs out there. I personally would avoid more recent GM and Rams. Loved my Titan, but they quit making them and I didn't need two trucks anymore. Tundras have an engine recall on the non-hybrids from 22 to early 24. Hard to find anything bulletproof these days but some manufacturers are much better at standing behind their products than others. If you go with Toyota, look up Jim Rouleau on Facebook. He's an auto broker that runs a page on Facebook and has the best deals...completely legit...just tell him what you want and he'll find it at a crazy good price.

Picture of the wife's new Passport just because...

 

[InVOLuntary]

Anyone drive an SUV or truck that is 2023 or older?

Im done with GMC. I have a 2022 Yukon Denali and it’s a piece of you know what.

I’m looking at the Lexus SUVs or a Ford raptor. Didn’t know if anyone loves something.

I drive a 2018 Ford F250 Super Duty Deisel. Love that truck.

 

[Jackcrevol]

I drive a Ford F250 Super Duty Deisel. Love that truck.

had that one pegged, didn't even need to tell me.

 

[vols 30]

I just traded in a 21 Nissan Titan Pro-4x that I loved. Traded it on a 2026 Honda Passport for my wife. She drove an Acura, a Lexus, and the Passport and loved the Passport. Finally found a dealer that would give me the deal I wanted and got it done this evening. I have a 25 Toyota Tundra that will become my primary vehicle now. There's a lot of good full size trucks and SUVs out there. I personally would avoid more recent GM and Rams. Loved my Titan, but they quit making them and I didn't need two trucks anymore. Tundras have an engine recall on the non-hybrids from 22 to early 24. Hard to find anything bulletproof these days but some manufacturers are much better at standing behind their products than others. If you go with Toyota, look up Jim Rouleau on Facebook. He's an auto broker that runs a page on Facebook and has the best deals...completely legit...just tell him what you want and he'll find it at a crazy good price.

Picture of the wife's new Passport just because...
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How does she like it? I have a 2022 Passport. Love mine.

 

[Jackcrevol]

I just traded in a 21 Nissan Titan Pro-4x that I loved. Traded it on a 2026 Honda Passport for my wife. She drove an Acura, a Lexus, and the Passport and loved the Passport. Finally found a dealer that would give me the deal I wanted and got it done this evening. I have a 25 Toyota Tundra that will become my primary vehicle now. There's a lot of good full size trucks and SUVs out there. I personally would avoid more recent GM and Rams. Loved my Titan, but they quit making them and I didn't need two trucks anymore. Tundras have an engine recall on the non-hybrids from 22 to early 24. Hard to find anything bulletproof these days but some manufacturers are much better at standing behind their products than others. If you go with Toyota, look up Jim Rouleau on Facebook. He's an auto broker that runs a page on Facebook and has the best deals...completely legit...just tell him what you want and he'll find it at a crazy good price.

Picture of the wife's new Passport just because...
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personal auto locator services in knoxville is dough whites son. toyota and lexus of knoxville, adam white.

 

[Lloyd_Christmas]

How does she like it? I have a 2022 Passport. Love mine.

She loves it. Sits up and looks more like SUVs she's had in the past but drives more like a car. Ton of room...almost full size truck width on the interior. A ton of legroom in the back. Comfortable and great features. It suited her more than the Acura and Lexus SUVs she drove...which I didn't mind since it cost less...lol. Thankfully she thought the regular Trailsport was more comfortable than the Trailsport Elite.