Fulmer writes response to Adams Article

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#51
VolinArizona said:
1 a: hackney b (1): taxicab (2): cabdriver2 a (1): a horse let out for common hire (2): a horse used in all kinds of work b: a horse worn out in service : jade c: a light easy saddle horse; especially : a three-gaited saddle horse d: a ride on a horse3 a: a person who works solely for mercenary reasons : hireling <party hacks> b: a writer who works on order; also : a writer who aims solely for commercial success

That is from Webster. Check it out. Adams, being the EDITOR, is not a hack.
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Just an ass.
 
#53
#53
hack2 /hæk/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[hak] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
&#8211;noun
1. a person, as an artist or writer, who exploits, for money, his or her creative ability or training in the production of dull, unimaginative, and trite work; one who produces banal and mediocre work in the hope of gaining commercial success in the arts.

John Adams... articles are dull, unimaginitive, and trite.

He does this to sell more papers, as opposed to writing fresh, innovative things that he is afraid won't sell.

HACK.
 
#54
#54
I'll take Webster's definition and my prior understanding over that definition. The IMPORTANT part of the hack definition is the "on order" or "mercenary" part.
 
#56
#56
GoVols817 said:
Ego has nothing to do with hearing facts and not being able to dispute them.

I know I have privately emailed Adams in the past about this very subject, about 2 years ago, where he basically said the same thing to me he said in his column. When I pointed out that Fulmer had kicked starters off the team in the past and gave examples, he conceded maybe he'd overstated himself.

I think this is the case this time also. He spouted off, which is his right, but when the room is dark and it's only him, whether he goes public with it or not, he knows he said too much.
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I'll stick with my opinion. Ive dealt with journalists and have been misquoted big time. Ive had hit pieces on me that were off base. So I'll stick with what I know. But CPF has made a little bit of a mistake. Adams has more ink than he does and that is rule one to remember, the media never runs out of ink . But CPF is still very popular and Adams is disliked by many so he may pull it off due to the threat of some local businessmen threatening to pull ad $. I have to believe this was done against the advice of his lawyers/agent. but it may pay off in the end.
 
#57
#57
VolinArizona said:
I'll take Webster's definition and my prior understanding over that definition. The IMPORTANT part of the hack definition is the "on order" or "mercenary" part.
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My definition is from Websters.

I'll take that definition and my understanding of it. The IMPORTANT part of the hack definition is creating bland, trite work for the sole purpose of making money.
 
#60
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VolBeef88 said:
I'll stick with my opinion. Ive dealt with journalists and have been misquoted big time. Ive had hit pieces on me that were off base. So I'll stick with what I know. But CPF has made a little bit of a mistake. Adams has more ink than he does and that is rule one to remember, the media never runs out of ink . But CPF is still very popular and Adams is disliked by many so he may pull it off due to the threat of some local businessmen threatening to pull ad $. I have to believe this was done against the advice of his lawyers/agent. but it may pay off in the end.
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I think you are missing what I'm saying. I'm not saying he'll retract his article, I'm saying I think after reading that he will realize his piece was off base.

Whether he acknowledges it or not is another story.
 
#61
#61
I just wish we could get one more definition of hack. It makes for a riveting thread.
 
#62
#62
HawaiiVol said:
dueling dictionaries. this could be good :boxing2:
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It's not exactly dueling if both definitions are from the same dictionary.


I have no problem with his definition of the word. I just find it entertaining that he is telling me I don't know what hack means when I am sitting there giving him the definition repeatedly.
 
#63
#63
GAVol said:
I just wish we could get one more definition of hack. It makes for a riveting thread.
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hack1 /hæk/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[hak] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object)
1. to cut, notch, slice, chop, or sever (something) with or as with heavy, irregular blows (often fol. by up or down): to hack meat; to hack down trees.
 
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dickens821 said:
It's not exactly dueling if both definitions are from the same dictionary.


I have no problem with his definition of the word. I just find it entertaining that he is telling me I don't know what hack means when I am sitting there giving him the definition repeatedly.
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Because ViA is quick to tell you he knows more than you (or me or anybody else :))
 
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dickens821 said:
hack1 /hæk/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[hak] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object)
1. to cut, notch, slice, chop, or sever (something) with or as with heavy, irregular blows (often fol. by up or down): to hack meat; to hack down trees.
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or

Hack has several meanings in the technology and computer science fields: a clever or quick fix to a computer program problem; a clumsy or inelegant solution to a problem; or a modification of a program or device to give the user access to features that were otherwise unavailable to them.
 
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GoVols817 said:
I think you are missing what I'm saying. I'm not saying he'll retract his article, I'm saying I think after reading that he will realize his piece was off base.

Whether he acknowledges it or not is another story.
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No I know what you meant. I just think he wont. But I have a much lower opinion of jounalists than some. Either way I stick with what I know.
 
#68
#68
I read both articles. Both Adams and Fulmer have points.
Football wise, Fulmer has fallen off. Most of us realize this. With a discipline situation, you can say what you want, BUT his record is isnt the best.
 
#69
#69
Phil is a stand up, high moral, christian guy. not an A-Hole like Sabin, Spurrier, and meyers. The state of TN has the two best coaches from a character standpoint in the SEC with Phil and Bobby Johnson at VU.
 
#70
#70
Here is another definition of hack from the Oxford English Dictionary.

hack2

&#8226; noun 1 a writer producing dull, unoriginal work
 
#71
#71
VolBeef88 said:
No I know what you meant. I just think he wont. But I have a much lower opinion of jounalists than some. Either way I stick with what I know.
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OK. I'm sure you have dealt with them more than I do so I'll take your word for it. My interaction with them has been limited, and I guess I give them more credit than they may deserve.
 
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#72
just to be thorough

hack1 /hæk/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[hak] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
&#8211;verb (used with object) 1. to cut, notch, slice, chop, or sever (something) with or as with heavy, irregular blows (often fol. by up or down): to hack meat; to hack down trees.
2. to break up the surface of (the ground).
3. to clear (a road, path, etc.) by cutting away vines, trees, brush, or the like: They hacked a trail through the jungle.
4. to damage or injure by crude, harsh, or insensitive treatment; mutilate; mangle: The editor hacked the story to bits.
5. to reduce or cut ruthlessly; trim: The Senate hacked the budget severely before returning it to the House.
6. Slang. to deal or cope with; handle: He can't hack all this commuting.
7. Computers. to devise or modify (a computer program), usually skillfully.
8. Basketball. to strike the arm of (an opposing ball handler): He got a penalty for hacking the shooter.
9. British. to kick or kick at the shins of (an opposing player) in Rugby football.
10. South Midland and Southern U.S. to embarrass, annoy, or disconcert.
&#8211;verb (used without object) 11. to make rough cuts or notches; deal cutting blows.
12. to cough harshly, usually in short and repeated spasms.
13. Tennis. a. to take a poor, ineffective, or awkward swing at the ball.
b. to play tennis at a mediocre level.

14. British. to kick or kick at an opponent's shins in Rugby football.
&#8211;noun 15. a cut, gash, or notch.
16. a tool, as an ax, hoe, or pick, for hacking.
17. an act or instance of hacking; a cutting blow.
18. a short, rasping dry cough.
19. a hesitation in speech.
20. Curling. an indentation made in the ice at the foot score, for supporting the foot in delivering the stone.
21. British. a gash in the skin produced by a kick, as in Rugby football.
 
#74
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dickens821 said:
Here is another definition of hack from the Oxford English Dictionary.

hack2

• noun 1 a writer producing dull, unoriginal work
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Dickens' hot classmate: "So, what did you do last night?"

Dickens: "Found as many definitions to the word hack as possible".

Dickens' hot classmate: "Wanna screw?"
 
#75
#75
GoVols817 said:
Dickens' hot classmate: "So, what did you do last night?"

Dickens: "Found as many definitions to the word hack as possible".

Dickens' hot classmate: "Wanna screw?"
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Sounds about right. Considering the only class I am gonna go to tomorrow is American Literature and there are two ridiculously hot Literature/English nerds in there.
 
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