13' GA S Vonn Bell (Ohio State signee)

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ReelfootVol said:
If he really is a true Vol fan the game would have been over long ago.
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That statement is just dumb. The kid has to make a decision that impacts his future, and what exactly has UT done the past 3 years? He's looking at a whole new staff with no idea what they can do, compared to teams that are currently riding waves of success with coaches that are established. Which do you truly thinks offers a better showcase of his talents and helps him to advance to the NFL? Fanhood has nothing to do with his decision. It's all about his future, which it should be.

That said, I would love to see him as a Vol, but I'm not going to hate on him if he chooses a different team. People need to get over these young men making choices about their future and begrudging them for it. If a recent graduate has a choice between Harvard and UT, would you expect them to choose UT, even though a Harvard degree carries much more prestige and represents a potential higher earning average? People need to stop taking this so personal and start remembering these young men are making life-altering decisions.
 
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onevol74 said:
Not really, he will shine where ever he goes if he is that good of a player.
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VolLee said:
I was thinking the same. If he's good he'll play wherever he goes and then get drafted. The proof for this is that there are so many great NFL players from no-name universities.
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How bright he shines depends on coaching staff and supporting cast. Most players from no-name universities are late round picks or perform freakishly at the combine. Where you play can certainly play a role in where you're drafted.
 
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The thing that is going to put VON behind is not playing any good WR in high school. In the UA practice haven't heard his name yet. Haven't heard AK name either. The UA game is where the studs still stand out.
 
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Weezer said:
That statement is just dumb. The kid has to make a decision that impacts his future, and what exactly has UT done the past 3 years? He's looking at a whole new staff with no idea what they can do, compared to teams that are currently riding waves of success with coaches that are established. Which do you truly thinks offers a better showcase of his talents and helps him to advance to the NFL? Fanhood has nothing to do with his decision. It's all about his future, which it should be.

That said, I would love to see him as a Vol, but I'm not going to hate on him if he chooses a different team. People need to get over these young men making choices about their future and begrudging them for it. If a recent graduate has a choice between Harvard and UT, would you expect them to choose UT, even though a Harvard degree carries much more prestige and represents a potential higher earning average? People need to stop taking this so personal and start remembering these young men are making life-altering decisions.
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I agree with this but I would add that he has just an easy time getting to showcase his talents here as anywhere. If he's as good as advertised, he may even show out more here as apposed to AL where he would be surrounded by other great players.

I won't hate on the kid either. He has to go where he feels most comfortable on and off the football field. It's a shame that basically an in-state kid that admittedly grew up a VOL fan is forced to look elsewhere because of our slippage in the college football world.
 
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Weezer said:
That statement is just dumb. The kid has to make a decision that impacts his future, and what exactly has UT done the past 3 years? He's looking at a whole new staff with no idea what they can do, compared to teams that are currently riding waves of success with coaches that are established. Which do you truly thinks offers a better showcase of his talents and helps him to advance to the NFL? Fanhood has nothing to do with his decision. It's all about his future, which it should be.

That said, I would love to see him as a Vol, but I'm not going to hate on him if he chooses a different team. People need to get over these young men making choices about their future and begrudging them for it. If a recent graduate has a choice between Harvard and UT, would you expect them to choose UT, even though a Harvard degree carries much more prestige and represents a potential higher earning average? People need to stop taking this so personal and start remembering these young men are making life-altering decisions.
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No its not if u r a real fan there is one place you want to go and no way in hell i would ever consider bama r u kidding
 
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Vol$4Life said:
No its not if u r a real fan there is one place you want to go and no way in hell i would ever consider bama r u kidding
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I agree.

Did Austin Sanders give two craps about who the coach is or how special he was treated by the previous staff?????? Fff No!!!! The second that kid had an offer he committed. I've heard a lot of people say VB grew up a huge Vol fan, well it seems to me that he's a fair weather fan. I'll never know what it's like to play really good at football but I know one thing, if CUM or CNS asked me to play one snap for them I would laugh in their face and tell them I'm a VFL.

If this kid is a true VOL fan ill cheer him the rest of his life. If he's not then I will think of him as that kid who everyone thought was a true VOL fan.
 
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I think I would wait till after the kid makes his decision to question his "fanhood". For all anyone knows he could have planned to pick UT all along. Don't call a guy out for something he has not done yet. I would also point out the ones saying he was a lifelong Vol fan are posters on this board. I would wait till a decision is made before I got so bent out of shape. JMO
 
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LebanonVolunteer said:
I think I would wait till after the kid makes his decision to question his "fanhood". For all anyone knows he could have planned to pick UT all along. Don't call a guy out for something he has not done yet. I would also point out the ones saying he was a lifelong Vol fan are posters on this board. I would wait till a decision is made before I got so bent out of shape. JMO
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He has been quoted countless times that he has said hes been a lifelong fan. Your opinion on this board is worthless. JMO
 
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mdrew27 said:
He has been quoted countless times that he has said hes been a lifelong fan. Your opinion on this board is worthless. JMO
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Has he picked Bama? Has he picked OSU? NO! And your spouting off at the mouth like he has. A recruit does not have to commit when the "fans" think he should. "If he was a true Vol he would have already committed". NSD is about a month away. THAT is when alot of kids choose to announce. Your opinion seems to be of the cry baby nature. Let me get you a tissue.
 
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LebanonVolunteer said:
Has he picked Bama? Has he picked OSU? NO! And your spouting off at the mouth like he has. A recruit does not have to commit when the "fans" think he should. "If he was a true Vol he would have already committed". NSD is about a month away. THAT is when alot of kids choose to announce. Your opinion seems to be of the cry baby nature. Let me get you a tissue.
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I never said he couldnt wait untill NSD. But i do question his fan hood if he waits that long. Baby nature? What the hell are you talking about? I think in a round about way you're calling me a whiner. If that's the case sure you can call me that. Your opinion on this board is still worthless. JMO
 
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mdrew27 said:
He has been quoted countless times that he has said hes been a lifelong fan. Your opinion on this board is worthless. JMO
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mdrew27 said:
I never said he couldnt wait untill NSD. But i do question his fan hood if he waits that long. Baby nature? What the hell are you talking about? I think in a round about way you're calling me a whiner. If that's the case sure you can call me that. Your opinion on this board is still worthless. JMO
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Awesomeness...
 
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Being a life long fan can be overrated in this situation. The kid is 19 not 40, so its not like he has been a true fan for several years. I might say I love or have a crush on a woman but if she is unstable, I have to at least look at the other women that have their stuff together. just sayin.
 
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RM20 said:
Being a life long fan can be overrated in this situation. The kid is 19 not 40, so its not like he has been a true fan for several years. I might say I love or have a crush on a woman but if she is unstable, I have to at least look at the other women that have their stuff together. just sayin.
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Agree, if the woman is likely to leave within 4 years making a seemingly stable looking relationship today unstable - you would have to go with what your learned at an early age. Just sayin.
 
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RM20 said:
Being a life long fan can be overrated in this situation. The kid is 19 not 40, so its not like he has been a true fan for several years. I might say I love or have a crush on a woman but if she is unstable, I have to at least look at the other women that have their stuff together. just sayin.
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Disagree...when i was 19-25 i was wayyyyyy more invested into college sports, music etc.

Today sitting in my mid-30's I have work to worry about, kids, family, wife, and a million different things to vow allegiances to.

At 18 who wins on Friday(HS) or Saturday(CFB) could ruin your entire next week...today i'm usually over it by Monday!
 
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RM20 said:
Being a life long fan can be overrated in this situation. The kid is 19 not 40, so its not like he has been a true fan for several years. I might say I love or have a crush on a woman but if she is unstable, I have to at least look at the other women that have their stuff together. just sayin.
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Lame attempt to put a spin on the situation to paint Bama as Bell's choice even though he has yet to announce.

How did that Liner thing go for you? Looks like he is staying at Auburn and pushing for others to come there as well. Keep trying slappy, maybe one of these days you will realize you're a fan of a team with no more inside info than the rest of us have.
 
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goooooovols said:
Disagree...when i was 19-25 i was wayyyyyy more invested into college sports, music etc.

Today sitting in my mid-30's I have work to worry about, kids, family, wife, and a million different things to vow allegiances to.

At 18 who wins on Friday(HS) or Saturday(CFB) could ruin your entire next week...today i'm usually over it by Monday!
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He probably never played sports so he can't relate. But he does 'cheer' for a winner.
 
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sanddune50 said:
Lame attempt to put a spin on the situation to paint Bama as Bell's choice even though he has yet to announce.

How did that Liner thing go for you? Looks like he is staying at Auburn and pushing for others to come there as well. Keep trying slappy, maybe one of these days you will realize you're a fan of a team with no more inside info than the rest of us have.
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Sorry to post paysite info.

the buzz out of Orlando being that Liner is telling other prospects he’ll end up at Alabama, which is similar to what he was telling teammates at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic. Liner continues to remain publicly mum on the Crimson Tide and while he’s been back and forth over the past two years, UA continues to hold its strong position as has been the case for the last several months.

Don't you hate it when a recruit trolls people just to get the hopes up of a fan base. Geez these kids.

Liner will take an OV to UA in the few weeks. I guess all the trolling he is doing will be found out when he shows up at UA in his AU gear.:crazy:
 
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mdrew27 said:
I agree.

Did Austin Sanders give two craps about who the coach is or how special he was treated by the previous staff?????? Fff No!!!! The second that kid had an offer he committed. I've heard a lot of people say VB grew up a huge Vol fan, well it seems to me that he's a fair weather fan. I'll never know what it's like to play really good at football but I know one thing, if CUM or CNS asked me to play one snap for them I would laugh in their face and tell them I'm a VFL.

If this kid is a true VOL fan ill cheer him the rest of his life. If he's not then I will think of him as that kid who everyone thought was a true VOL fan.
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I've said this before but..... You are NOT helping. Like it or not, kids DO read message boards and are very sensitive to what is said. So it would be beneficial to your favorite football team if you and others refrain from bad mouthing 17-18 yr olds on the internet.

It's their life, not yours. You don't have to agree with it. Why do so many people feel it necessary to act like children when it comes to this recruiting business??
 
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