Black jerseys to be auctioned (merged)

[RikidyBones]

If the kids want it, wgaf.

 

[Rickyvol77]

3 times and then Kicked in the head afterwards? Man I hope you aren’t a cop!

Let me guess you think they should “shoot em in the leg”

 

[Rickyvol77]

What events has the SEC had or been in line for within the state? IDK.

None but grandstanding is en vouge lol

 

[RikidyBones]

That wasn’t what he was referring to. Went over your head though

He actually believes himself to be morally superior while being woefully ignorant. Astonishing.

 

[utvolpj]

So to actually support this you would need to buy a jersey at auction right? It seems you have to make a considerable effort to put money in their hands but zero effort not to

What am I missing?

 

[Rickyvol77]

He actually believes himself to be morally superior while being woefully ignorant. Astonishing.

20 yr old college students who have no life experiences trying to lecture others are hilarious

 

[clarksvol00]

He recruits 17 year old black kids, not UT fans.

They're not the ones paying for tickets and watching the games on CBS, SEC Network and ESPN. If you're looking at the title of this thread this isn't necessarily the best way for Pruitt to appeal to a fan base. If people are going to quit watching because of this like they say, it doesnt matter who he recruits.

 

[Jravol78]

I have yet to see a video of that. a still picture is crap given the DA consistently lied during his PC and unethically presented slanted information prior to grand jury review, i have to see the kick on video to believe it. Furthermore, shooting three times at a violent felon while hes shooting a taser is within the GA law and every states law.

I believe that it has also been reported that Brosnan administered CPR in the yet to be seen /alleged video . If this video indeed exists it will eventually be out there for all the world to see . Maybe Brosnan kicked Brooks?Maybe the CPR was because the officer knew that he was on video kicking a man he just shot and he was attempting to save his butt ?

In the heat of such a volatile situation people are capable of just about anything but I find it hard to grasp that Officer Brosnan would have kicked Brooks and then his next immediate “go to “ would be to administer CPR and apply anticoagulant meds & compression bandages .

 

[kcvols1]

Let me guess you think they should “shoot em in the leg”

Is it wrong that all I can think of is Sgt. Roger Murtaugh chatting with the kids in front of Dixie’s house?

 

[CagleMtnVol]

Oh lord yes it's time. Those poor youths can't get a proper education because of the flag of the state the university is in. Want someone think of the children.

What uder crap that whole spill from Sankey is ridiculous.

What a stupid arrogant po! Who the hell does he think he is to demand that a state change its State flag.

If I'm not mistaken not long ago it was put on the ballot and the citizens of Mississippi voted to keep it as is.

 

[NurseGoodVol]

Just because you say it is a political organization does not make it true. If you do some research you will find that BLM is not the same as ANTIFA nor is a political party. If you want to characterize it as something then at least do your homework. It is a "movement" not a "political party" and is has multiple chapters that are only loosely identified with each other. The groups are dedicated to non-violent civil disobedience to end and draw attention to racist acts, in particular those that are committed by the government. So even if the Athletic Department was making a contribution to BLM they would first have to decide what chapter in what city that contribution would have to go to, which seems highly unlikely. Certainly, it is nothing similar to contributing to a certain political candidate or party. That is simply flaming the flames of a very false and misleading narrative. However, if the Athletic Department wants to give the money to the Knoxville chapter of the BLM because our Student Athletes are members, I am 100% behind this idea. With that said, it's not my money and it's not yours so how they spend it is up to them.

What allvol said was neither false or misleading, he is correct.
These are pages from the highly organized BLM website.
Any donation through the BLM website goes to actblue. They support democratic leaders financially. Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden and so on.
I would love to see it going to other charities around Knoxville that were listed earlier. All worthy charities.

 

[utvolpj]

They're not the ones paying for tickets and watching the games on CBS, SEC Network and ESPN. If you're looking at the title of this thread this isn't necessarily the best way for Pruitt to appeal to a fan base. If people are going to quit watching because of this like they say, it doesnt matter who he recruits.

But none of your money is going to this unless you choose to participate. How does this really affect anyone?

 

[allvol123]

They're not the ones paying for tickets and watching the games on CBS, SEC Network and ESPN. If you're looking at the title of this thread this isn't necessarily the best way for Pruitt to appeal to a fan base. If people are going to quit watching because of this like they say, it doesnt matter who he recruits.

He doesnt need to appeal to our fans. He needs to win, that cements his future contracts with us or someone else. Recruits make wins, wins set future earnings.

 

[Weezer]

In the article I read, Pruitt did not say “Black Lives Matter charities”, he said “Black Lives Matter”.

If it was a misquote, it needs to be fixed quickly. If it was not, after almost 50 years of being a diehard Volunteer fan, I am done with UT and anything associated with UT, including the football program.

In what game, and what color jerseys will they wear, to show their support for the murdered former St. Louis police officer David Dorn?

Jeremy Pruitt was hired to be our head football coach. He needs to stick to what he does best. If this is the future of UT football, I will not support it.

Or you could just not buy one of the jerseys....

 

[allvol123]

Or you could just not buy one of the jerseys....

What would that do?

 

[Weezer]

What would that do?

Then you wouldn't be contributing any money to a charity you don't support. It's the proceeds of the jerseys that will be donated.

 

[BreatheUT]

No doubt. Kinda like I call all tissues "Kleenex". The most well known is the default.
But we (now that we know) can help others to understand not all Black Lives Matter Charities are affiliated with the political group.

If you can actually engage in reasonable discussion with them. These would be your more moderate personalities.

 

[allvol123]

Then you wouldn't be contributing any money to a charity you don't support. It's the proceeds of the jerseys that will be donated.

I'd say he doesnt support the overall approach of the UTAD here.

 

[TNVOLNAVY]

Nah. I’m enjoying watching them grovel and crawl on their bellies like snails.

 

[oz615]

It is truly short sighted. This idea that our country can prop one group up on a pedestal as the most oppressed and needy, then fill up their coffers with cash to fix vague problems with no set expectations, is absurd.

One, you're going to generate resentment among poor whites, Latinos, asians, etc.

Two, you're not necessarily even fixing anything for poor blacks.

You've said the magic word, resentment. That what really concerns me about the pandering and virtue signaling. YES we have problems no doubt about it. But again how is all this pandering,virtue signaling,and cancelling is gonna address the root cause of the issues if at all?

 

[NCFisher]

Wait but you GAVE UP the Vols! You are like the battered person with Stockhold Syndrome. Goodness!

Just gtfoh. We don't need you, racist! Neither do Pruitt or Fulmer.

BYE RACIST

Stockhold?
Way to cast suspicion on your intelligence, then confirming with a "RACIST!" drive-by.

 

[clarksvol00]

He doesnt need to appeal to our fans. He needs to win, that cements his future contracts with us or someone else. Recruits make wins, wins set future earnings.

He doesnt need to appeal to our fans. He needs to win, that cements his future contracts with us or someone else. Recruits make wins, wins set future earnings.

I agree with the part about winning, but there are people in this thread saying they wont watch or attend games because of this. When it came time to fire dooley and butch the biggest economic argument was that nobody was going to show up for games.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

He doesnt need to appeal to our fans. He needs to win, that cements his future contracts with us or someone else. Recruits make wins, wins set future earnings.

Right, but if a significant portion of the fan base revolted and revenue to UT dropped as a result of this stunt, then he does need to appease fans because buts in seats are what pays his and others contracts

 

[Weezer]

I'd say he doesnt support the overall approach of the UTAD here.

His choice. Personally, I think it's overblown and I think there's a lot of misinformation swirling which does nothing to help the rampant emotions.

 

[McDad]

Of you can actually engage in reasonable discussion with them. These would be your more moderate personalities.

It's a challenge. But we've never backed down before. We Volunteer for challenges.