Recruiting Football Talk VII

[eVOLve]

The only loss I see is UGA

Toss-up

 

[Jackcrevol]

Score predictions for tonight?

Prediction??

 

[SpringBokVol]

Tennessee helmet on the right:

 

[Smokey X]

It the 1st branch over 10' up from the base?

there are a handful of small 1 to 3 inch branches which start at about 12 to 13 feet up. The first real branches (8 inch or so) don't start until 35 to 40 feet up.

 

[Nash_Vol97]

I think it might be against international law for a minor to cross borders for work. I believe that’s why European teams sign young South American players and leave them there until their 18.

Each country has a different rule. He can't play in Man City until 18 because of English laws, but he can play at their affiliates in mainland Europe at 16. If he's performing well with the Union then ManU will probably call him up to one of those clubs at 16 then transfer to ManU at 18.

Correct that each country is different. There are also rules in place from a FIFA standpoint. The FIFA rules were put in place to stop the exploitation of African and South American players by agents and other middle men trying to make a buck off them without putting their actual future on the best path.

There are always exceptions to a lot of these rules though, they just come with risks. Idk if student visas are still an option though to be fair to my first comment. I think that option got nuked. Still there are some options if you are willing. Pulisic is a good example of this. He was able to be signed by Dortmund when he was a teenager because he was able to get dual citizenship through his grandfathers Croatian descent. So he was then a citizen of the EU and able to be legally signed by Dortmund. There wasn’t any risk there for Dortmund once he got the citizenship because he could then sign a legit contract. There are similar situations in the UK like this where clubs could find ways to get exceptional players in early, but they can come with risks so a lot of clubs try and sign the player but it just doesn’t become active until they are 18, like City is doing with Sullivan.

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

On the right. Just out of frame.

If it’s not in the frame then it’s not in the picture.

 

[Jackcrevol]

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Another good challenge, #10 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 297 yd. par 4 from the white tees. Both the tee shot and approach shot require a carry over water. The first time I played the hole, I hit my tee shot too far and ended up in the 2nd water hazard.

My ball was in the water before I stepped onto the course. There was no try, only do.

Well done Sir.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Good point.

They are killing the goose. If I didn't love Tennessee for a lot of sentimental familial reasons that really have little to do with actual sports...I would already be out...I don't know how much longer I will remain engaged.

It makes me sad that they are killing something I love for pure greed and nothing else.

All of you dense unsentimental types that have no such ties to the Vols will never understand that.

I am glad that we have an Admin and coaches that seem to care about those abstractions, and are actively trying to do things to keep those of us with these feelings engaged...they are building on our roots instead of tearing them out and bulldozing over them....I really appreciate that and I hope it works out for all of our sakes...it really seems to be right now.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

The largest tornado outbreak on record was the 2011 Super Outbreak, with 362 tornadoes and about $10 billion in direct damages. It surpassed the 1974 Super Outbreak, in which 148 tornadoes were counted.

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Yep...saw a lot of it up close and personal.

 

[Devo182]

14 year old Cavan Sullivan sign a MLS soccer contract.

Coaches state Cavan is a "Generation Talent"

Hopefully he ends up closer to Pulisic than Freddy Adu.

Led us to our first ever U15 CONCACAF title. He must be something

 

[Devo182]

Thats ridiculous. Granted its a fine line. Ya dont want him to miss out. But 14 is young. No way i'm letting my 14 yo play professional sports, not even for $1B.

Id even let em play at 17, pref 18. if his grades are good. That's just too early.

Soccer is very different. The best usually go to Europe at young ages to get the best development. Hopefully this kid makes it there sooner than later.

 

[pismonque]

If it’s not in the frame then it’s not in the picture.

I can almost see your point.

 

[Devo182]

They are killing the goose. If I didn't love Tennessee for a lot of sentimental familial reasons that really have little to do with actual sports...I would already be out...I don't know how much longer I will remain engaged.

It makes me sad that they are killing something I love for pure greed and nothing else.

All of you dense unsentimental types that have no such ties to the Vols will never understand that.

I am glad that we have an Admin and coaches that seem to care about those abstractions, and are actively trying to do things to keep those of us with these feelings engaged...they are building on our roots instead of tearing them out and bulldozing over them....I really appreciate that and I hope it works out for all of our sakes...it really seems to be right now.

Yup. I'm 100% for NIL and these changes good for players, but mass realignment is a mere shortsighted money grab for the usual suspects, while potentially killing off dozens and dozens of smaller schools' programs.

I've thought similarly to the poster. Schools like (founding member) Vandy and others now have to consider how long before "they don't make enough money for US aka the Sankey's pockets".

And once they cut it down to 32...24...16 superteams, a lot of very good programs are going to be on the verge. All so the TOP TOP programs can consolidate every damn last penny. Long-term health of the nationwide sport be damned. It's Nascar in reverse.

 

[OptimusPrimerib]

My wife and I took a trip to Jackson Hole and I got a picture in front of where all the Morans are from.

 

[drvenner]

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My wife and I took a trip to Jackson Hole and I got a picture in front of where all the Morans are from.

Didn't pay the nice lady enough to take a picture with you and pretend to be your wife, I see.

 

[Glitch]

My ball was in the water before I stepped onto the course. There was no try, only do.

Well done Sir.

You got wet balls.

 

[Glitch]

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My wife and I took a trip to Jackson Hole and I got a picture in front of where all the Morans are from.

EDIT: Also, save some prime rib for the rest of us. lol

 

[Devo182]

Could see Nico on the cover next summer.

Edwards? Lmao. Hilarious. Ewers?

When there's no clear superstar, let the stretching begin.

Honestly I'd put Hunter on there by himself over some of these mehs.

 

[TN-POSSUM]

Tennessee helmet on the right:

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I get having several teams highlighted on the cover but a 4-8 Colorado shouldn't be considered a "premiere team" on the cover. If anything, put Georgia where Colorado is (), they've earned it.

We could be closer to center. IMO

 

[Nuctech777]

Edwards? Lmao. Hilarious. Ewers?

When there's no clear superstar, let the stretching begin.

Honestly I'd put Hunter on there by himself over some of these mehs.

Nico will be the cover next year

 

[SweetasSoda]

I get having several teams highlighted on the cover but a 4-8 Colorado shouldn't be considered a "premiere team" on the cover. If anything, put Georgia where Colorado is (), they've earned it.

Hilarious that the SEC finally loses a national championship, and suddenly they are all second or third tier.

 

[knoxvol52]

Eh, usually Kiss of Death being on cover of a Video Game.

 

[MarcoVol]

Hilarious that the SEC finally loses a national championship, and suddenly they are all second or third tier.

Well technically there is an SEC player featured

 

[MarcoVol]

VN: “We need to recruit OL better. Elarbee ain’t it”

 

[DD4ME]

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My wife and I took a trip to Jackson Hole and I got a picture in front of where all the Morans are from.

You mean mecca