Recent content by BruisedOrange

An aspect of the portal that occasionally comes into play is that, with a year or two of experience, a player is able to see that another coaching staff that he turned down was actually the most truthful to him, in their assessments of where he could/should play. And sometimes, that's enough...

I reckon we'll be playing all those teams at TBA next season. I wonder if the staff's calculation for this season is to get them hopefully Final Four experience, and that the following season would most realistically have all the pieces, physical development, and next-level competitive...

On the other hand, if you look at this tough, away schedule through the lens of recruiting... as a Lady Vol you'll get to compete against the best players in the country (and not just at tournament time), you'll get to play in the best arenas and before the best fans of women's basketball, and...

Heupel has 5 years to build that offensive line into an impenetrable wall. ;) IYKYK

Old/New money may be more true about day students than boarding students. I have no idea about the Baylor coeds. To the extent there's any truth in the politeness stereotype, it would probably be due to McCallie's continued emphasis on Christian virtues attracting families for whom that's...

Just curious... has anyone started a thread yet in the Lady Vols forum on Peyton's son coming to play football in Chattanooga, and how that will effect Lady Vols sports 6-10 years from now? 🧠 🔮💰

Substituting "or" for "and" in that first sentence would inhibit many imaginations for the better. IMHO. And if you've never tried cow tongue, you're missing out on a tender, tasty treat. Whatever you're wearing.

I thought that pudding in England was meat? Maybe I'm confusing it with pie. And their biscuits are cookies? A Brit comes up to me at the gas station and asks me what I've got under my bonnet. I punched him!

All I can say is that, around Chattanooga, all the staff at medical and dental offices claim to immediately know the McCallie boys (respectful, polite) from the Baylor boys (entitled, insular). Obviously, that's an unfair generalization. But nonetheless, it became a stereotype among people in...

I guess we all know what Churchill would not say about this "pudding"...

Haha! Yeah, I saw that photo and steered clear. We love our Lady Vols, and that should make orange inclusive enough.

Tennessee's lack of a state tax (while maintaining a surplus in its budget) and family-valuing sensibilities is attracting affluent families from all over the world right now. Peyton's investment in the failed Nashville WNBA franchise bid might also reflect a decision to make Tennessee home for...

Don't discount how much a challenging schedule ramps up the intensity for players in the months of pre-season preparation. The desire to not look bad on TV is a better motivator than any coach's whistle. I wonder if there's a calculation in that regard, since CKC has already said she needs to...

I guess CKC intends to mold this team while it's gelling.

As a McCallie supporter... I must sadly agree. The era of McCallie dominance may have to endure a brief eclipse. I remember Marshall attending summer camp at McCallie back when he was a young tyke. And when Peyton was at Indy, in the summers (while staying with his in-law grandparents, IIRC) he...