Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[Govolsman98]

A once proud quirky, eclectic, and scruffy little city is falling to the ranks of corporate mediocrity. I really hope we see a reversal of this trend but I don't think we will.

Most of us hogs prefer the fast, cheap, and familiar slop we find off every interstate exit

 

[Vols4us]

IMO we are beating Arky. We know what to expect having already been there and played them.

The spark turned into a fire this past weekend. Liam and Andrew took over team leadership with Hunter the glue and wisdom. The perseverance of Dean helped as well. All of them sent clear messages to their teammates.

Kyle Peterson said the Vols are the most talented in college baseball with Arky a close second. He knows his shiz. What has been missing came together. It takes guys you don’t expect to step up. That would be Manny last night. A star of the future that Tony foresaw and stuck with all season.

Bargo has a week to level his swing and get his head out of his azz. Otherwise, play Jay, Grimmer and Newstrom.

 

[LaagerVol]

Love this team so much. Play their hearts out. So fun to root for.

They play their hearts out??? But I read they were disinterested and didn’t care as much as wake forest?

 

[UTProf]

Most of us hogs prefer the fast, cheap, and familiar slop we find off every interstate exit

Sadly, yes. But man, give me a place with some character and that's where you'll find me. Even if the place looks like a dump.

 

[Leeleesteeth]

Oh for craps sake..

Don't condone what he said at all. However, some of these guys have never been inside a locker room or on a competitive field. Whether you like it or not, the rules just don't always apply. I say this as a person who was a Christian coach the vast majority of my life. Trash talk exists, sometimes it crosses the line. In the heat of competition, sometimes it goes beyond that. It is not for the overly sensitive, thin-skinned crowd.

 

[DeepPurpleFloyd]

I ain't staying up for this. I think the Trojans are too used up tonight. I hope they prove me wrong.

 

[vol9799]

Why do people hate being the renegades? Embrace being the bad boys of baseball. I wish the football team would take on the same persona.

I'm not sure that I care how they cast us, unless it makes recruiting harder for the coaches. What gets under my skin is the preferential treatment that coaches who are the NCAA & media darlings receive. That's what inspired my original comment.

 

[headhunter15]

 

[MarcoVol]

Wonder if this would be a potential target for TV

 

[LaagerVol]

Which one of you is this?

Good friend of mine owns it. Needless to say he loves him some VOLS.

Oh and more importantly he loves JESUS

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

Why do people hate being the renegades? Embrace being the bad boys of baseball. I wish the football team would take on the same persona.

Had this talk with some friends the other day. I wish the football team had this much intensity and grit. Hoping Aguilar brings the juice. We need it.

 

[Rishvol]

Happy Tuesday winners

June 3, 2025: When you dump down in self-pity you need to begin to count your blessings. Look at what you have spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically instead of what you do not have. There is much to be thankful for. You belong to the Lord, and He takes care of His own. Isaiah 46:3-4 Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been upheld by Me from birth, who have been carried from the womb: Even to your old age, I am He, and even to gray hairs I will carry you! I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.

I need this one regularly

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

That was so ouch fun last night watching the baseball Vols. I knew when Liam came in and was throwing heat that it was over. And so did Wake. They knew they couldn’t do a damn thing to stop us and it was glorious.

 

[whitw]

Liam Doyle coming out of the bullpen was intimidating as hell. The Mobb Deep "shook ones" and Dropkick Murphy's "I'm Shipping up to Boston" playing loudly in the stadium, with his hair on fire attitude, gaze, and throwing 100 with movement on 2 days rest might be one of the most intense things I have seen pitching wise from Tennessee baseball. Several things happened with this appearance.

1) Liam was not going to stay out of this game. This sent a message to the entire team that this is no longer the regular season. If your top prospect is willing to risk it all, they better also.
2) Tony isn't messing around. The intensity is different. We are the defending champs. Want us? You got us.
3) Wake Forest knew the game was over. That was obvious on the dugout shots.

I don't know if we will beat Arkansas. I think they are the best team in college baseball this year. But I would absolutely not bet against Tennessee right now.

I’d wager good money that Arky is a little nervous about this series. For good reason obviously. I think Tennessee has hit their post season stride.
Going to be fun next weekend!

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Don't condone what he said at all. However, some of these guys have never been inside a locker room or on a competitive field. Whether you like it or not, the rules just don't always apply. I say this as a person who was a Christian coach the vast majority of my life. Trash talk exists, sometimes it crosses the line. In the heat of competition, sometimes it goes beyond that. It is not for the overly sensitive, thin-skinned crowd.

I used to care..but since that side throws slurs around at conservatives like a pedo shoveling candy to the kiddos at Halloween...I don't anymore...screw them all.

 

[volpack2]

At least ESPN’s computer doesn’t hate us.

 

[INDEFENSE]

Which side would that be?

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Wonder if this would be a potential target for TV

We do need some more consistent offense.

 

[screenthis]

Most of us hogs prefer the fast, cheap, and familiar slop we find off every interstate exit

I do focus on local when it comes to eating. But for clothing and other items? Hard to avoid the big box retailers and the evil Amazon.

 

[GoBigOrange86]

Opposing batters when they see Liam Doyle coming out of the bullpen

 

[Jackcrevol]

Just bumped into two fellow morans at Beaufort Dock Supply. We are everywhere.

Couple Highlights.

Bama is out, and they suck.

Liam Doyle is a psychopath, and I love it.

Florida is out, and life is better.

Vandy is out, of the closet.

Go Vols.

 

[volfaninpa]

Where is UCLA on the list?

 

[KB5252]

Glad this team got it done. Really want to get to Omaha. Doyle was feeling it!

 

[DarthVol1]

Our pitching got another days rest!

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Yeah, good chance the game being Saturday means we can see Liam as our first day starter