Joey Aguilar on what's left to play for

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I thought this was interesting and refreshing. Joey is still fighting and cherishing every moment, even though "there's nothing left to play for" according to some people.

It's a blessing to be out there and play the sport. And the game could be taken away from you any second. So to know that we have three guaranteed games left playing at Tennessee, and the SEC, and that this level is a lot of people wish they could do. So going out there and, you know, playing in front of a hundred thousand people in Neyland and, you know, we got two more games, two big rubber games that will be super excited about a great environment.
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I know exactly what he is saying! Like everyone who played the sport in high school, I would rather not have to practice each day but sure enjoyed Friday nights. After a couple of years out of high school, I walked onto a college program. When I tell you I missed playing so much, what I mean is I even enjoyed practice even though it was twice the work of high school.
 
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LivinginthePast said:
Wish he could he could come back for one more year.
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I still think there is a possibility this happens. The determination on the temporary injunction that allowed Pavia to play this year left the potential open for others to potentially jump onto that as a class action or file a similar case since the courts dismissed the case refusing to overturn the NCAA's appeal. In addition, five college football players from three different schools (Vandy, Nevada, and Wisconsin) have filed a class action lawsuit against the NCAA that's actually seeking a fifth year of eligibility. A hearing in that case is scheduled for Dec 15.

Currently, Joey Football has played only three years of Division 1 in a three year period. If he wants another year here, he should file a similar injunction to what Pavia did, but I would also suggested that waiting as long as possible would be beneficial. Like in Pavia's case the season had already started by the time the appeal was heard and the judge rendered the case moot, because Pavia was already playing. I think the bottom line here is Joey wants to come back for another season at UT, I believe it's highly possible. It's just a matter of whether he wants to expend the energy with the judicial system like Pavia did or if he's ready to move on to something else.
 
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UT97Vol said:
I still think there is a possibility this happens. The determination on the temporary injunction that allowed Pavia to play this year left the potential open for other to potentially jump onto that as a class action or file a similar case since the courts dismissed the case refusing to overturn the NCAA's appeal. In addition, five college football players from three different schools (Vandy, Nevada, and Wisconsin) have filed a class action lawsuit against the NCAA that's actually seeking a fifth year of eligibility. A hearing in that case is scheduled for Dec 15.

Currently, Joey Football has played only three years of Division 1 in a three year period. If he wants another year here, he should file a similar injunction to what Pavia did, but I would also suggested that waiting as long as possible would be beneficial. Like in Pavia's case the season had already started by the time the appeal was heard and the judged rendered the case moot, because Pavia was already playing. I think the bottom line here is Joey wants to come back for another season at UT, I believe it's highly possible. It's just a matter of whether he wants to expend the energy with the judicial system like Pavia did or if he's ready to move on to something else.
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I think Joey has said that this is going to be it for him. I am sure he could try to get another year but I don't think he is going to.
 
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Orangesmokey said:
I think Joey has said that this is going to be it for him. I am sure he could try to get another year but I don't think he is going to.
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Which - you know - is his choice and prerogative. I think Vol Nation would welcome him back with open arms. I just love how he's so grateful to be here. The underdog story is great and all, but his appreciation is sincere and that's pretty rare today. Unless there are health or body reasons, I personally would fight my butt off for one more season, but he also probably knows if there is any chance at the next level he might need to strike while the iron is hot at his age.
 
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UT97Vol said:
Which - you know - is his choice and prerogative. I think Vol Nation would welcome him back with open arms. I just love how he's so grateful to be here. The underdog story is great and all, but his appreciation is sincere and that's pretty rare today. Unless there are health or body reasons, I personally would fight my butt off for one more season, but he also probably knows if there is any chance at the next level he might need to strike while the iron is hot at his age.
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100% agree. Every time I have seen an interview with him it just makes me like him that much more. Even his family seems appreciative for the opportunity to be here
 
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1Big_Orange_Fan said:
With this ESPN v YTTV dispute I may only 1 or 2 games left to watch him play :mad:
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Hopefully someone will stream it on YouTube. I watched the entire Auburn vs Vandy game that way…of course the feed can get disrupted at any time but hopefully we’ll get most of this weeks game that way
 
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Sarms58 said:
Hopefully someone will stream it on YouTube. I watched the entire Auburn vs Vandy game that way…of course the feed can get disrupted at any time but hopefully we’ll get most of this weeks game that way
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I have done it. It is not worth the headache.
I have done the Sling $4.99 day pass each Saturday of the season and I have some complaints, but it is a huge step up from watching someone streaming on Youtube.

My first problem with Sling Day Pass was I couldn't stream last weeks' Vandy game. It was locked and I watched it streaming on Youtube.
 
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