Recruiting Football Talk VIII

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#150,477
Bottom line is the market dictates worth. And while this team went to the playoffs it was riding the defense. Offense was non-existent at times. That's not all on Nico to be fair. But coach had to scheme around Nico and the o line and leaned on the defense.

To come back after 1 year and demand doubling your pay when you only met expectations? It's a little far. And to play hardball as they did while backdoor negotiating other landing spots........ While I get it, it's business. You made it business, you got business. Good luck, but it ain't here anymore. You either want to be here and negotiate in good faith or you don't. You chose the latter, it is what it is.

We'll be fine, hope the same for you.
 
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Type Orange+ said:
Mike Matthew's possible portal entry last winter was said to have been due to his concern that Nico had already decided to leave.
After this stunt, I tend to think our current roster may not hold him in such high regard at this point.
I could be wrong, though.
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He led his team to the playoffs. He had the locker room. No way we make it if the team doesn't believe in him
 
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Weezer said:
I like Heup. He seems like a genuine guy. But at the end of the day, we're not looking for our own Mark Richt. We're looking for our Nick Saban or Kirby Smart. I would love for Heupel to quiet the doubts I have. I'd love to see him bring championships to Tennessee. But I can't say I'm content with being mediocre. I want to see another natty.
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lol he won 10 games in year 2 after pulling us out of an absolute DUMPSTER FIRE. Get out of here with this ungrateful, entitled nonsense. Good grief.
 
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drvenner said:
Merk is completely unproven and has yet to take a meaningful snap. It's going to be a struggle at least initially. This whole thing just sucks
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Rather take the bumps early in season than see Nico pull a UNLV QB and up and leave after 4 or 5 games into the season...Merklinger will be fine after about 6 games, remember Peyton didn't set the World on fire his first 4 or 5 games he started either...
 
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Wonder if CJH takes the high road during the press conference after Orange&White game today?

Will he talk about Nico situation or will he revert to the events of the Orange and White game?

Would like to add that CJH has to be torn on the inside. Nico was his Golden Child recruit ....
 
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Ulysees E. McGill said:
If that douchebag does end up staying by some miracle...the fanbase is going to absolutely annihilate him the first time he sucks.

I don't see how he can stay at this point...this has to he one of the all-time dumbest moves. Now no matter where he goes, if...or when...he struggles at all that fanbase is going to destroy him because of all this.
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100% agree, it's best for both parties involved for Nico to just move on...it would get a hell of a lot more toxic if he stunk it up on the field....
 
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DD4ME said:
Happy Friday
April 11, 2025: You have issues that still need to be resolved, and you are doing your best to make things right. However, what you are dealing with involves more than just your desires to bring resolution. The ability to change circumstances is not solely your responsibility. Trust the Lord to bring you through this difficult time. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall [a]direct your paths
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Yesterday's was pretty fitting considering the circumstances. Reposted above in case you could use it. Today's is also. God is always fitting when you let him in.

Happy Spring Day - you savage Mercs you

April 12, 2025: This is a time to put things into perspective. Life is full of disappointments and tragedies, some more drastic than others, but still a part of living and growing. There are lessons to be learned and obstacles to overcome. These are times when you can strengthen your faith and lean on God for wisdom and guidance. Romans 5:1-4 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.
 
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knoxvol52 said:
Wonder if CJH takes the high road during the press conference after Orange&White game today?

Will he talk about Nico situation or will he revert to the events of the Orange and White game?

Would like to add that CJH has to be torn on the inside. Nico was his Golden Child recruit ....
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Id say ut media relations team will tell the reporters to not bring it up
 
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