Hood Headline

#801
#801
GoBigOrangeVols said:
I haven't been on here in awhile, but when I read this story on ESPN I figured I needed to come over and see what the consensus from the fan base was, and I have to say I'm a bit surprised.

I remember around signing time a few months ago this kid's name came up on here and I was unsure who it was so I looked at forum posts from the past when CPF had recruited him to see what all the fuss was about and I must say there weren't many people defending the kid back then (in fact I can't remember any), especially when the kid's father was on here trying to defend him and someone got ahold of the court affadavit and shared it with the masses. Everyone on here seemed to agree as soon as they read that court document that the discussion over Mr. Hood should be over because of what he did, and it the thread quickly died out.

I'm not sure how I feel on the issue. I believe in second chances, but part of me says that just being able to live out a semi normal life outside of a prison sounds a lot like a second chance after this crime that was committed. Playing D1a football in the SEC is a priviledge, and one that I'm surprised this kid is getting the opportunity to have.

I hope this all works out for the best and Mr. Hood really has changed his life and can keep his nose clean. It appears that many Vol fans are behind him now and support Coach Kiffin's decision to offer him.

I'm just kinda surprised by the positive reaction to this by everyone on here on this, its completely opposite of what I saw just a few months ago. Makes me wonder how many folks have a real opinion/belief on this, or how many just follow their leader unquestioningly.
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says alot about SOME of the fans on here :hi:
 
#804
#804
jakez4ut said:
well, if there was ever anyone that knew about one's self sucking.....you're definitely the one to be dishing out the advice, i'm sure.
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now see,i havent even addressed you today. (feeling left out).

my advice to you,start a petition to find a new h.c.

this fart smeller is a embarrassment to the university.

one bad decision followed by another and another and another,when does it end!
 
#805
#805
posivol said:
now see,i havent even addressed you today. (feeling left out).

my advice to you,start a petition to find a new h.c.

this fart smeller is a embarrassment to the university.

one bad decision followed by another and another and another,when does it end!
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all i can say is, i hope your not an alum.
 
#806
#806
posivol said:
now see,i havent even addressed you today. (feeling left out).

my advice to you,start a petition to find a new h.c.

this fart smeller is a embarrassment to the university.

one bad decision followed by another and another and another,when does it end!
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Really? You went with that?
 
#808
#808
posivol said:
all i can say is i will be glad when you pull your head out of the sand..............come on you can do it :blink:
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That's a reassuring sign that you are not an alum, but if you could positively confirm that, it would be a nice gesture on your part.
 
#813
#813
I am all for second chances. But to equate what he did with "childish" actions, then trying to support the argument with a religious reference is flat out wrong and implies a lack of moral compass. If you are happy to have him on the team, say so. I am not.
 
#814
#814
GoBigOrangeVols said:
http://www.volnation.com/forum/tennessee-vols-recruiting/47328-isnt-hood-must.html


this was the thread I was refering to titled "isn't hood a must"

read through it and you get an idea of where everyone stood a year or so ago.
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Thanks!

You are correct, it reads different from the current ones.

I didn't remember this discussion last year as I suppose most of that was when we were all fired up about Clawson. That thread wasn't quite as graphic and inflammatory as the ones of late.

I guess we'll all see how this goes. UT has certainly put their faith in him and if he betrays that faith, it will get nasty for us and him.
 
#815
#815
PensacolaDave said:
I am all for second chances. But to equate what he did with "childish" actions, then trying to support the argument with a religious reference is flat out wrong and implies a lack of moral compass. If you are happy to have him on the team, say so. I am not.
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and that's fine. when all this broke, my initial reaction to the possibility of him being here was that i didn't want this kind of kid representing my university either.

but he's here now, whether i like it or not.

since he is here, and he's apparently going to be here, i'll simply take all the information provided about the HS vouching for him, priests, the victim and the fact that Kiffin, Hamilton etc...did a ton of back ground work on this kid, and simply say.......I wish you all the luck in the world, and i hope it all works out for him in the end.
 
#816
#816
I assume people have read this:

Victim supports Vols signee convicted in crime | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

After time in the Mountain View Development Center, Hood began attending Catholic High School, and Tiffany believes he has been rehabilitated.

"In my heart, I believe he is very sincere, and he has been very apologetic to me for what has happened and very sincere for it, and he has came to me after this has happened. We are working on our relationship, building it back," said Tiffany.
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#817
#817
utmba93 said:
Thanks!

You are correct, it reads different from the current ones.

I didn't remember this discussion last year as I suppose most of that was when we were all fired up about Clawson. That thread wasn't quite as graphic and inflammatory as the ones of late.

I guess we'll all see how this goes. UT has certainly put their faith in him and if he betrays that faith, it will get nasty for us and him.
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this quote from his pops bothers me:

it's not gonna matter to me if my son goes to ut after the way they treated him after this (not even a phone call to him!) he may not be a 3* rated player but he's good enough to be recruited by over half of the sec teams, 4 acc, 2 pac 10, and a few others and he's smart enough that the ivy league is inquiring. Total of 14 offers to date @ 5 different positions!

seems like pops just dont get it,and son is still in denial.
i just dont see this working out for us at all.
 
#818
#818
jakez4ut said:
and that's fine. when all this broke, my initial reaction to the possibility of him being here was that i didn't want this kind of kid representing my university either.

but he's here now, whether i like it or not.

since he is here, and he's apparently going to be here, i'll simply take all the information provided about the HS vouching for him, priests, the victim and the fact that Kiffin, Hamilton etc...did a ton of back ground work on this kid, and simply say.......I wish you all the luck in the world, and i hope it all works out for him in the end.
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ill go ahead and break this down for you in laymens terms................we sold our sole to the devil :eek:hmy:
 
#820
#820
I hope he works out fine as well. I do not wish anything bad on him at all. I actually have moments when I am glad we are giving him another chance. The only thing that makes me feel bad about that is knowing how I would feel if he played for Florida. I would be spitting mad. That is not Hood's fault. It is indicative of my own weakness in forgiving the administration actions simply because I cheer for the team.
 
#822
#822
posivol said:
this quote from his pops bothers me:

it's not gonna matter to me if my son goes to ut after the way they treated him after this (not even a phone call to him!) he may not be a 3* rated player but he's good enough to be recruited by over half of the sec teams, 4 acc, 2 pac 10, and a few others and he's smart enough that the ivy league is inquiring. Total of 14 offers to date @ 5 different positions!

seems like pops just dont get it,and son is still in denial.
i just dont see this working out for us at all.
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Agree that pops doesn't seem to get it, but I think Daniel does.
 
#823
#823
posivol said:
ill go ahead and break this down for you in laymens terms................we sold our sole to the devil :eek:hmy:
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oh, well excellent job...........:crazy:

tell me, what was unreasonable about what i stated?

(and you can use all the big words you want to, i can handle it:thumbsup:)
 
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