Recent content by papatomany

We've been mentioning this guy in other threads, so forgive me for repeating myself, but... we haven't had a guy in years -- including Hendon -- who could hit 46 straight ON AIR, much less against a defense of any sort. I'm with you on this.

Who are all these skinny QBs who keep getting snapped in two? I've been hearing these fears for decades, but somehow I've missed the evidence that it actually happens in real life. I've seen no more injuries to skinny guys than to hefty guys.

For my money, he's way less of a risk for way less of a price than anyone else who's been talked about. The other night, the announcers said that, when it comes to the portal, Cignetti takes production over potential. Great numbers at your level usually (not always, but usually) beat so-so...

With Knowles, "complicated system" or not, there will be instant improvement in scheme and tackling. Those things alone would have gotten us two more wins and playoff contention this year. Add those guys, and not making the playoffs will be a stunner.

Not really a fan of Leavitt. Game-by-game his good is not great, and his bad is very bad. Especially bad are his two performances against Mississippi State, which, for me, is a very bad sign: This year: 10 of 22 for 82 yards, one td, two ints Last year: 10 of 20 for 69 yards, no tds...

At least one visit to the 12 team playoff... Oh...wait...he DID that! And only four teams made it both years. [In case I didn't make it clear, I'm on your side. And Knowles coming in will likely mean between two and four playoff appearances in the next five years.]

Clear that the responders (thus far) either didn't get your original point or just ignored it. I said before the game that the majority of Volnation seems to defend players "opting out" of a "meaningless bowl game" (i.e. abandoning the coaches and teammates), but will definitely use a 5th loss...

Nate will be fine. He will continue to improve as the year goes on. He's averaging over 7 rebounds a game playing small forward for a team with plenty of big guys. His entry passes from the wing are quick sharp and accurate. His shot is soft, which will eventually pay off. He reminds me...

Thanks for this. Strong indications that Banks was very good here, that this year was the anomaly, and that despite that, Knowles is an upgrade.

Responding to my own post: glad to see we bucked the numbers (from the Nextzgen AI Analytics Oija board...or NGAAOB) and upgraded!

Thanks for this. My first reaction was, "Oh, no...Duke AND Gundy." Honestly, though, I like everything in this analysis. I'm sold.

The one point I completely agree with here is this one: the worst zone defense I can recall at UT. For a while I thought it was mostly Boo, who was always out of position, then I realized that, no, it's pervasive.

Be careful what you wish for. The NextGen AI Analytics Ouija board says there's a greater chance of a downgrade than an upgrade.

Well, that's a different discussion. If you had said originally "the committee made it clear than a team couldn't get knocked out for a loss in a conference title game" I never would have commented. Quite different from "a team wouldn't be punished." However, it really seems what they've...

Still a form of punishment. If you can't get punished for losing your conference championship game, then they should still be number one. If you can get punished, getting SPANKED in your championship game should matter. (Also, was responding specifically to eastTNvol6240 saying "the committee...