Recent content by raidervader

College football (and all sports for that matter) is purely entertainment. And yes, I played sports (baseball, basketball, and football) all the way through high school. A lot of folks get way too wrapped up in sports that they don't (or have ever) play in. You quote an 18-year old's vertical...

Great, great running back and pilot. Met him when he was flying with the Blue Angels back in the 1980's-1990's. He was not only an Aviator but the "best of the best".

Do you not remember vol basketball before Bruce Pearl? We were the laughing stock of college basketball. Give me a break.

Good grief Charlie Brown. We lose a coach or two and we gain a coach or two. Yes, indeed...get a grip. Life (and the vols) will go on. Go Big Orange.

Announcers continue to say fullback John Conner has started 53 games. 12 regular season and 1 bowl equals 52 games (four years). What gives?

Good grief people. It's just a game. Let me say I've been following the Vols since the Curt Watson days (I even ushered a couple of seasons back in the early 80's). I get excited, wear UT jerseys, and watch every game I can. However, it is just that, a game. 18, 19 and 20 year old kids...