Jauan Jennings conditionally reinstated back to team

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tennrich1 said:
Yep this is it. The proverbial ball is in his court. His offenses were so far over the line that he’ll have serious benchmarks to hit. Being judgement day honest here my confidence in JJ to walk the line required is extremely low. So the jubilant feelings here are risky at best. Here’s hoping he completely proves me wrong and becomes another Joshua Dobbs type character kid. I don’t personally know JJ but like some of you I know people who do know him and let’s say it’s a wait and see attitude so far....
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Pfffttt..ball has been in his court over and over again. He's dropped it over and over again. Everyone gets this idea that this will be the time. This will be the coach that changes this player. Hope it works out. Big risk for a rookie head coach to take when he's attempting to change the culture and locker room. Seeing that this is likely a 6 win team and year zero, I just don't see a reason to take the risk. Guess we accept it an hope for the best.
 
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You would believe that JJ has millions and millions of reasons to get on Board with the Program.
One great year, back in class, walking the straight and narrow, speaking and working with "yutes" strengthening the back story would produce a HIGH draft pick and make him set for life.
Having said all of that the paradox is he needs to exhibit and believe it is still all about TEAM and not him.

He is a Great Receiver. Hopefully he can be a Great Person.
 
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"The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation."

This coaching staff provides hope for a better future for each player that chooses Tennessee.

Hope changes behavior.
 
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How proud i am that this young man will have a degree from the same school just because he can catch a football. It's this kind of crap that gives college football a black eye.
 
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Fayettvol said:
How proud i am that this young man will have a degree from the same school just because he can catch a football. It's this kind of crap that gives college football a black eye.
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:lolabove: :lolabove: :lolabove: :lolabove:
That horse left the barn ions ago.
The few Universities and Schools that used to chant that mantra................rolled over years and years ago.
WHY ----------Jack. Money.
Like it or not. Big Time Football is BIG TIME money for the school.
Go look at Bammer, Klemson or others and trace what their Football program rising to where they are did for enrollment, donations, growth and on and on.

Get REAL, UT Prez, Trustees, etc. care a WHOLE lot more bout catching a football than your degree!!
 
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Fayettvol said:
How proud i am that this young man will have a degree from the same school just because he can catch a football. It's this kind of crap that gives college football a black eye.
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No need to write every young person off that makes a mistake.

If JG is our QB and JJ is of WR, will JJ still refuse to catch balls from JG like what's been discuses in another thread?

That's my only real problem. An over the top embarrassment to UT video by JJ is one thing, not practicing with all the QBs is another. One is personal the other is football. Leave your personal problems at home when it comes to football.

We went thru 3 QBs last year. Did JJ refuse to work with Mcbride as well? That type of stuff doesn't make a team better.

Bringing JJ back has a greater chance of working out bad than the benefits of showing the world that UT believes in trying to give everybody a fair shake.

JJ isn't perfect an that's what will be expected of him, by many, from here on out. Looks like he is getting another "chance", to have a spotlight on every little thing he does. Blame the video on youth. What the excuse for the football stuff.

The best bluff I saw from him was in 2016. We had just got a 1st down and after they signaled the play in he looked frustrated with the call. Turns out they called his number an we ended up with another positive play.

College football can't get a black eye, it's the academic side of college that might take the hit.

What's the purpose of Colleges and Universitues?

To further the education of people. Athletics opens the door for more to have that opportunity.

Who went to college for the thrill of learning?
 
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Good for him. Its to have experience out there, just hope he get his act together. I don't think the team agree with this decision especially after last season. Its no way Pruitt spoke to the team about him coming back. If I'm a player I would be pissed because when things was bad for the team and when they was the laughing stock around America he was no where to be found. I ask my nephew how Jennings was doing during the season and said nobody seen him barely showed up to rehab, no practice no meetings, no nothing. U show back up when Butch is fired? That's crazy.. I wish him well though.
 
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CAVPUT said:
Pfffttt..ball has been in his court over and over again. He's dropped it over and over again. Everyone gets this idea that this will be the time. This will be the coach that changes this player. Hope it works out. Big risk for a rookie head coach to take when he's attempting to change the culture and locker room. Seeing that this is likely a 6 win team and year zero, I just don't see a reason to take the risk. Guess we accept it an hope for the best.
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Guessing here but I don’t think you actually READ my post? Only explanation for your response because I THINK we have the same opinion....:lolabove:
 
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Advol said:
:lolabove: :lolabove: :lolabove: :lolabove:
That horse left the barn ions ago.
The few Universities and Schools that used to chant that mantra................rolled over years and years ago.
WHY ----------Jack. Money.
Like it or not. Big Time Football is BIG TIME money for the school.
Go look at Bammer, Klemson or others and trace what their Football program rising to where they are did for enrollment, donations, growth and on and on.

Get REAL, UT Prez, Trustees, etc. care a WHOLE lot more bout catching a football than your degree!!
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Oh, well if everyone else is doing it.........
 
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So glad to hear this! One of the best moves for the team and new Coach in his new
job. Will bring more optimism for the passing game. Good to know he is back with
his talent and hopefully has grown from his mistakes.
 
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Iam4utalways said:
No need to write every young person off that makes a mistake.

If JG is our QB and JJ is of WR, will JJ still refuse to catch balls from JG like what's been discuses in another thread?

We went thru 3 QBs last year. Did JJ refuse to work with Mcbride as well? That type of stuff doesn't make a team better.

Bringing JJ back has a greater chance of working out bad than the benefits of showing the world that UT believes in trying to give everybody a fair shake.
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It has not been proven by anyone that JJ refused to catch balls from JG in practice. Think about this, does that even sound remotely possible? I seriously doubt that is true at all. Keep in mind, if this did occur, it would have happened when the starting QB was not even determined as QD and JG were both supposed to play at GT. Furthermore, I seriously doubt any coach including Azzanni would let that occur.

Finally, Pruitt is a smart guy. Do you really think he would allow JJ back on the team if half of the rumors about him are true?

Here is what we know as fact: he posted a video ranting about the coaching staff and he was cited for marijuana possession. The rest is all hearsay.

Aside from the marijuana possession, there were zero issues with JJ prior to him being injured. I fully expect him to toe the line and continue to be a play maker for us.
 
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jps2194 said:
It has not been proven by anyone that JJ refused to catch balls from JG in practice. Think about this, does that even sound remotely possible? I seriously doubt that is true at all. Keep in mind, if this did occur, it would have happened when the starting QB was not even determined as QD and JG were both supposed to play at GT. Furthermore, I seriously doubt any coach including Azzanni would let that occur.

Finally, Pruitt is a smart guy. Do you really think he would allow JJ back on the team if half of the rumors about him are true?

Here is what we know as fact: he posted a video ranting about the coaching staff and he was cited for marijuana possession. The rest is all hearsay.

Aside from the marijuana possession, there were zero issues with JJ prior to him being injured. I fully expect him to toe the line and continue to be a play maker for us.
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Azzani was coaching in Chicago when this allegedly occurred.

He had the fight when he was home on break before his freshman season.
 
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Fayettvol said:
How proud i am that this young man will have a degree from the same school just because he can catch a football. It's this kind of crap that gives college football a black eye.
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It could be argued that society pressuring everyone to go to college, and the federal government backing all loans has done more to devalue your degree than a few football players ever will.
 
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Hmmm here is a thought. JJ played QB in high school. Is it possible we put him in more packages like that? Put the ball in his hands more. Thoughts from Vol Nation....
 
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i2amavol said:
I am actually hoping it is as a safety, if we need him there at all.
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Why? He’s proven he can be a dynamic WR who can make game-changing/game-winning plays at a position where we need players. Safety is actually a position where we have some decent depth.

Besides, I don’t think JJ would be particularly good at safety other than in run support. I think he would struggle in pass coverage.
 
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SupremeVol said:
Hmmm here is a thought. JJ played QB in high school. Is it possible we put him in more packages like that? Put the ball in his hands more. Thoughts from Vol Nation....
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No. He’s proven himself to be a very good, play-making SEC WR. Why not just keep him at a position we know he can play well at, especially when we need playmaking WRs.
 
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