Arian Foster Gets Emotional Talking About His Return To UT

[utvolpj]

 

[Hacksaw]

Pretty cool story. Almost allegorical.

 

[zjcvols]

This was really cool to watch.

 

[VFL-82-JP]

Pretty cool story. Almost allegorical.

Indeed. Arian seems to be realizing his relationships with many of the adults in his life in Knoxville was profoundly different than his interpretations of them at the time. Very close to this parable, which I'll only give the last line of because I'm betting most of us have heard it before:

"My dear, beloved son. I never left you. When you saw only one set of footsteps in the sand, I was carrying you."

 

[PitterPatter]

Biggest thing I took from that is he pointed out a difference in the culture of the program. Sounds like things are now run by adults. Great post.

 

[Orangethumb]

Should be the all time rusher at UT.

 

[BigBadVol]

I enjoyed that immensely.

 

[volfan2024]

The coolest thing I always thought is when Arians mom would visit this site while he played ball here. It was pretty cool and she was nice and respectful. Thanks.

 

[sonofUT62]

Should be the all time rusher at UT.

Ran for 2 seasons under a pretty decent line and an offense coached by David Cutcliffe. Hurd is only about 300 yards behind him after running behind a line recruited or not by Dooley and coached by Jones.

 

[McDad]

Maturity, emotional growth, understanding are hard-earned. That's why they are cherished traits, Arian. Welcome to the club.

 

[NorCalVol67]

Maturity, emotional growth, understanding are hard-earned. That's why they are cherished traits, Arian. Welcome to the club.

Are you implying you are mature?

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

You can get Tacos at Waffle House?

 

[VolBricks]

That dude crapped on our program after leaving. I remember watching MNF and he listed his high school as his team instead of the Vols. Now I am not one to hold grudges but it takes more than that video to convince me he has changed.

 

[utvolpj]

Biggest thing I took from that is he pointed out a difference in the culture of the program. Sounds like things are now run by adults. Great post.

Perhaps but he also discussed many around who were there when he played.

 

[UT_Dutchman]

You can get Tacos at Waffle House?

Only if you can ask in pterodactyl.

 

[utvolpj]

That dude crapped on our program after leaving. I remember watching MNF and he listed his high school as his team instead of the Vols. Now I am not one to hold grudges but it takes more than that video to convince me he has changed.

That very common. You will see it every single week.

 

[McDad]

Are you implying you are mature?

 

[SDV]

I just watched that, and it completely changed my opinion about him. Happy to see him come back home and have a great experience

 

[overseasorange2]

You can get Tacos at Waffle House?

Yeah that is like getting a comedian who is actually funny on AGT. IT just doesn't happen!

 

[McDad]

That dude crapped on our program after leaving. I remember watching MNF and he listed his high school as his team instead of the Vols. Now I am not one to hold grudges but it takes more than that video to convince me he has changed.

Ironic post is ironic.

 

[LittleVol]

That was a joy to listen too.

So glad he's been reformed about an experience that hurt him, but also propelled him into a fortune life.

 

[TAF]

Sounds like after ALL the BULL$HIT Arian said/did to the Program in the NFL...

He FINALLY realizes what most of us ALREADY know...

Rocky Top...you'll ALWAYS be...Home Sweet HOME to ME!

 

[Stephen Gray]

That dude crapped on our program after leaving. I remember watching MNF and he listed his high school as his team instead of the Vols. Now I am not one to hold grudges but it takes more than that video to convince me he has changed.

Yeah, but to be fair, the pressure and expectations put on our (not just us, other passionate fanbases as well) players and the way they can be treated after some mistakes can be challenging to deal with. These guys are still young and learning how to handle noise that puts more blame than they deserve on them when things go bad and gives them too much credit when things are good. It’s part of the game, and something they have to learn how to do, but frankly I’m surprised more players don’t say things that eventually they probably regret.

 

[Vol865]

Ran for 2 seasons under a pretty decent line and an offense coached by David Cutcliffe. Hurd is only about 300 yards behind him after running behind a line recruited or not by Dooley and coached by Jones.

The OL in '08 was terrible

 

[zjcvols]

Imagine. You gave up being a 2nd/3rd round pick and instant millionaire for your poor family to come back to try and win a title (with the head coach giving you advice to come back). Then you went 5-7 because your head coach cared about running his own offense and maintaining as much power as possible so the new OC doesn’t get too much credit. You get injured, you don’t break the school record, you lose your starting spot to a less talented player. Then you go undrafted and lose millions of dollars, having to play for league minimum for 3-4 years. And also half the fan base gives you **** because even though you actually were pretty good at protecting the ball, you fumbled at a few inopportune times, a couple which weren’t even your fault.

Yeah, you’d be bitter too.