Players Let Go?

#26
#26
What kind of practices are going on? I didnt' realize they even saw the field until spring workouts. I thought it was all weight room stuff in the off season. Have they been doing some kind of outdoor workouts on the practice field?
 
#27
#27
IamMikeHamilton said:
Most of the walk ons are being told they can leave now or they have two weeks to prove something. The walk ons wear black jerseys during practices so the coaches can distinguish them. If they screw up, they are done. Several have already packed up and left.

From what I heard about Rico, Coach O asked him something and he wouldn't say "Yes sir" he just said "yes." I heard the coach asked him that a few times and he only answered with a yes, so they sent him home. But I guess he's back now.
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The NCAA violations in the above are too numerous to list.
 
#29
#29
I thought practice field workouts with coaches involved were against NCAA regulations. The way I understand it, players can do workouts on their own or with one another, such as running pass routes and stuff like that, but that is pretty much it. Does anyone know the rules on this?
 
#30
#30
It is refreshing to see some discipline returning to our football team. Everytime I hear Fulmer or a Fulmerite spewing about him being "more then a football coach, a molder of young men" I am reminded of the one game suspension he handed out to Brent Vinson for the following incident that occurred during South Carolina gameweek.

Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Brent Vinson was cited for simple possession of marijuana, among other violations, after being stopped by Knoxville Police for speeding last Wednesday night.

According to the police report, Vinson was pulled over for driving 60 in a 40 mile per hour zone on Gallaher View between 10 and 11 pm October 29.

Vinson had his student ID with him, but did not have a driver's license, and police asked him to step out of the car. While he was being patted down, the officer reported seeing a white baggie in Vinson's right shoe. That baggies contained four grams of marijuana.

Vinson was cited for simple possession, speeding, not having a driver's license, not having proof of insurance and for having an open container of alcohol. The marijuana was confiscated, the alchohol poured out and Vinson will appear in court on the five citations.

One Game suspension? Are you kidding me? Anything less then being kicked off the team for the remainder of the season and sending Vinson to mandatory counseling is sending the rest of team the wrong signal and not doing what is in the best interest of the team or Vinson for that matter. To beat it all is was B. Vinson's second suspension of the season. While I think about it wasn't Vinson and Duke Crews big buddies from the same area in Va?

How about G Jones and A. Paige being arrested for
possession for burning one in their car while hosting a recruit. I don't care how many stars you got I would bet the house if it was CLK instead of CPF you would be kicked off the team immediately for crap like that.

I known this is beating a dead horse but thinking about these and other incidents just makes me thankful to have CLK in Knoxville "changing the culture" of our program.
 
#31
#31
govols87 said:
You've got to have some nerve to try and test CLK or any of the other coaches for that matter...it's obvious that Lane means effing business.
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You know that after dealing with paid players in the NFL, theses coaches must love having absolute authority over the players.
 
#32
#32
It was just 4 grams of weed. Not much at all. For the average citzen its not much more than a traffic ticket.
 
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GLDunlap said:
I known this is beating a dead horse but thinking about these and other incidents just makes me thankful to have CLK in Knoxville "changing the culture" of our program.
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You're going to kick two young players off the team for speeding and having 4 grams of marijuana in their possession? I bet this has happend to more kids I know than UT football players. One of my friends was pulled over last month doing 60 in a 35 and had $300 worth of dro on him. It's not even going on his college apps.
 
#36
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UT IE 95 said:
According to NCAA rules, coaches can't work with players in the off-season.
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I can't confirm that coaches were there, but the players are required to run 18 or so 100 yard sprints in a certain amount of time, with 30 seconds or so break in between. This goes for the whole team.
 
#38
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IamMikeHamilton said:
I can't confirm that coaches were there, but the players are required to run 18 or so 100 yard sprints in a certain amount of time, with 30 seconds or so break in between. This goes for the whole team.
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Didn't you specifically state that the walk-ons were wearing black jerseys so they could be identified by the coaches?
 
#39
#39
dantheman617 said:
It was just 4 grams of weed. Not much at all. For the average citzen its not much more than a traffic ticket.[/Q

Only four grams? I have no idea exactly how much four grams of weed is but it really doesn't matter how much he had on him. Did you miss the driving with an open container of alcohol?
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#40
#40
Midfielder10 said:
You're going to kick two young players off the team for speeding and having 4 grams of marijuana in their possession? I bet this has happend to more kids I know than UT football players. One of my friends was pulled over last month doing 60 in a 35 and had $300 worth of dro on him. It's not even going on his college apps.
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Some people actually hold others accountable for the ILLEGAL mistakes they make. History has a tendency to repeat itself. If you have to bend over backwards to make excuses for someone, then you probably shouldnt even do it in the first place.
 
#43
#43
You're going to kick two young players off the team for speeding and having 4 grams of marijuana in their possession? I bet this has happend to more kids I know than UT football players. One of my friends was pulled over last month doing 60 in a 35 and had $300 worth of dro on him. It's not even going on his college apps.
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Your missing the open the container on Vinson and the fact that it's his second suspension of the season. With Jones he was hosting a possible recruit. So my answer is yes.
 
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#44
#44
im some kinda confused about what is going on with the players right now. I wouldnt think there could be organized workouts with coaches right now either so WHERE are these stories coming from? Sounds kinda like it might be some bs.
 
#46
#46
DaytonLawVol said:
Some people actually hold others accountable for the ILLEGAL mistakes they make. History has a tendency to repeat itself. If you have to bend over backwards to make excuses for someone, then you probably shouldnt even do it in the first place.
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DaytonLawVol said:
thanks cheech.
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The only thing wrong with marijuana is the fact that it is illegal, is harmful to the lungs and can be a demotivator if abused. Heck, even the bad effects on the lungs can be avoided. The only difference between the guy who goes home and smokes pot compared to the guy that goes home and drinks a 6 pack is in the eyes of a flawed system.
 
#47
#47
GLDunlap said:
Only four grams? I have no idea exactly how much four grams of weed is but it really doesn't matter how much he had on him. Did you miss the driving with an open container of alcohol?
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it's an 1/8th of an ounce. 16 ounces in a pound.
 
#48
#48
GLDunlap said:
You're going to kick two young players off the team for speeding and having 4 grams of marijuana in their possession? I bet this has happend to more kids I know than UT football players. One of my friends was pulled over last month doing 60 in a 35 and had $300 worth of dro on him. It's not even going on his college apps.
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Your missing the open the container on Vinson and the fact that it's his second suspension of the season. With Jones he was hosting a possible recruit. So my answer is yes.
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You're saying that Jones and Paige should have been kicked off the team? :crazy: They should never be allowed to host a recruit again but you're talking about a huge impact on a kids life for a joint!? Vinson should have been done for most of a season and had mandatory therapy for his 2nd offense. You don't just give up on them for mistakes that are common.
 
#49
#49
gainesvol82 said:
The only thing wrong with marijuana is the fact that it is illegal, is harmful to the lungs and can be a demotivator if abused. Heck, even the bad effects on the lungs can be avoided. The only difference between the guy who goes home and smokes pot compared to the guy that goes home and drinks a 6 pack is in the eyes of a flawed system.[/QUOTE

Not hear to argue the laws but just as you stated "it's illegal". Also you may be right on your comparison with alcohol however there is more wrong with marijuana then you stated. Any idea how many Marijuana smokers go on to get addicted to other drugs? Marijuana is a gateway drug. Drinking and driving is also illegal.
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