Do the Maxims matter?

[Bloodrunsorange27]

The maxims are basically common sense. I doubt any player has thought of the maxims during any actual game.
They’re all basic principles of football that is coached in every practice at every school at every level

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

His team will be very good every year from now on

I’m thinking you are probably right. He took a 3-9 team in 2023 and had them in the playoffs in 2024. Now this year….
Let’s see what 2026 brings

 

[NCFisher]

Fewer mistakes isn’t going to be a difference maker? Wow, can I quote you on that? Penalties is only one form of mistake. I think fewer mistakes is an indicator of a larger truth. That being the discipline of your program. Hell, Failing to get lined up is a mistake.

Atta boy! - telegraph that agenda.

When all you have is personal attacks, you’ve lost. Go troll somewhere else. I’m on to your act.

You chose personal attack by completely editing his response, so you could attack a figment of your own imagination. And try to softball it as you protecting "the General's legacy".
Laughable, son.

 

[brockytop]

I think The General was a very innovative coach and adapted with the game. He would have taken one look at that offense and hired Heupel as his OC on the spot to pair with his defense and they would have beaten every team 63-0.

That Vols script on the helmet looks awesome and should be on there with an alternate uniform.

Don’t know why I haven’t noticed it before.

 

[rocketskates]

The maxims always matter and will always be relevant to football. Unfortunately, “I will give my all for Tennessee today” matters more to the fans than the players in the current transfer portal happy world.

 

[ftsandersvol]

Bank rolling James Madison transfers. Other than the ND Olinemen, who was any UT team interested in?
When I said, “impressed? Not as much as you should be,” it looks like you raised your hand up high and said, “that’s me!!”

Not quite. When you have the money to throw at players that Indiana did thanks to Mark Cuban, an orangutan randomly picking out plays on a board could be successful.

The bigger question is who’s really interested in coming to Tennessee? We have signed maybe 6 transfers out of the portal, and maybe one would deemed elite by the sportswriters.

 

[VolForLife83]

They said after the game that IU has more sixth year seniors than total underclassmen. When Heupel is fielding a team with 40 23 year olds on it then come back and we’ll talk about “the Generals Legacy “.

What I came to say. It's impressive on the surface, but when you realize his roster is mostly made up of MEN that should be 2 years removed from college, it puts things into perspective.

 

[Firebirdparts]

I would say 1 3 and 7 are genuinely helpful.

the other ones might be helpful but then again they might be obvious. Or they might be debatable bits of philosophy.

I guess it's fair to say that Heupel's teams haven't really embraced them. I guess that's fair.

 

[WaywardVol]

Atta boy! - telegraph that agenda.


You chose personal attack by completely editing his response, so you could attack a figment of your own imagination. And try to softball it as you protecting "the General's legacy".
Laughable, son.

WTF are you talking about? Do you have your tinfoil hat on. Talk about the thread subject or GTFO.

 

[WaywardVol]

What I came to say. It's impressive on the surface, but when you realize his roster is mostly made up of MEN that should be 2 years removed from college, it puts things into perspective.

So he can build an experienced roster in one year and Heupel has the youngest in year five? I don’t think you’re seeing the forrest for the trees my friend. They chose to go soft in the portal.

Not quite. When you have the money to throw at players that Indiana did thanks to Mark Cuban, an orangutan randomly picking out plays on a board could be successful.

The bigger question is who’s really interested in coming to Tennessee? We have signed maybe 6 transfers out of the portal, and maybe one would deemed elite by the sportswriters.

This is just a false narrative. Their roster isn’t comprised of big gets. They have the ND transfer at oline.

 

[VolPack22]

That Vols script on the helmet looks awesome and should be on there with an alternate uniform.

Don’t know why I haven’t noticed it before.

Thanks, I’ve petitioned for it to be used as an alternate with little traction.

 

[ftsandersvol]

This is just a false narrative. Their roster isn’t comprised of big gets. They have the ND transfer at oline.

It’s obvious that Matt Wilson, Indiana’s GM, and Cignetti did a tremendous of evaluating their needs and the talent available in the portal last year. They identified the PROVEN performers they knew would fill their needs, and with Cuban’s financial backing they simply outbid everyone for those identified players. When you have done your homework, properly evaluated the talent that fills your needs, and then are able to sign all the players you KNOW will add value that’s a big get.

 

[cherokeeeVOL]

Yes they matter. End of thread?