Coker is back.

#27
#27
I don't know about the redshirt. If Foster has one big fumble in the first couple games. I think he sees the bench for awhile. But, you could keep Vereen around in case that happens.
 
#28
#28
I'm so sick of hearing about Foster's fumbling woes. The guy fumbled twice last year. Give him a break.
 
#29
#29
Jeepers! Why didn's Fulmer take a page out of Bama's or Florida's playbook and ban him from S. Miss or Ark. State or La.-Lafayette..........and really teach him a lesson.
 
#30
#30
Jewbaccah said:
If Foster has one big fumble in the first couple games. I think he sees the bench for awhile.
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I strongly doubt that. Henry used to fumble all the time in key situations. He's still one of the most celebrated backs in UT history. It's not worth taking away a whole year of pt for 20 carries.
 
#31
#31
Well foster is not a celebrated back nor has he shown the type of play where you get that kind of trust. Lewis fumbled some too but they also ran for a lot of yards.
 
#32
#32
Jewbaccah said:
Well foster is not a celebrated back nor has he shown the type of play where you get that kind of trust. Lewis fumbled some too but they also ran for a lot of yards.
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All I'm saying is I don't think a couple fumbles will put him on the bench for a couple games. Besides, Coker and Hardesty will pick up the slack.
 
#33
#33
So, the UT fans are elated that he's back in time for the Southern Miss game and then to play Florida?

That should just about end the Marcus Thomas comments from you folks for awhile, I would think.
 
#34
#34
lawgator1 said:
So, the UT fans are elated that he's back in time for the Southern Miss game and then to play Florida?

That should just about end the Marcus Thomas comments from you folks for awhile, I would think.
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The difference is Coker is suspended for a game that actually matters.
 
#36
#36
lacrossepro70 said:
The difference is Coker is suspended for a game that actually matters.
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Sorry, chief. Good try.

First, that's not what rankled UT fans last year. They were miffed that Thomas came back to play them, in the SEC opener. Second, the fans posting here are pleased because he will be back for UF. Its a subjective kind of thing. You can't complain that Thomas came back to play UT, claim that Meyer is weak, and then be happy that Fulmer let Coker back on the team so he can play Florida. Third, if you read the posts on this site, no one seems to think that Cal is 1/5 the challenge of, say, Florida.

Personally, I'm glad for the young man that he is acting responsibly. I hope he plays well and overcomes his problems. I'd rather you be full strength, anyway.
 
#37
#37
lawgator1 said:
Sorry, chief. Good try.

First, that's not what rankled UT fans last year. They were miffed that Thomas came back to play them, in the SEC opener. Second, the fans posting here are pleased because he will be back for UF. Its a subjective kind of thing. You can't complain that Thomas came back to play UT, claim that Meyer is weak, and then be happy that Fulmer let Coker back on the team so he can play Florida. Third, if you read the posts on this site, no one seems to think that Cal is 1/5 the challenge of, say, Florida.

Personally, I'm glad for the young man that he is acting responsibly. I hope he plays well and overcomes his problems. I'd rather you be full strength, anyway.
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Sez WHO??

:moon2:
 
#39
#39
lawgator1 said:
Sorry, chief. Good try.

First, that's not what rankled UT fans last year. They were miffed that Thomas came back to play them, in the SEC opener. Second, the fans posting here are pleased because he will be back for UF. Its a subjective kind of thing. You can't complain that Thomas came back to play UT, claim that Meyer is weak, and then be happy that Fulmer let Coker back on the team so he can play Florida. Third, if you read the posts on this site, no one seems to think that Cal is 1/5 the challenge of, say, Florida.

Personally, I'm glad for the young man that he is acting responsibly. I hope he plays well and overcomes his problems. I'd rather you be full strength, anyway.
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What are you talking about? Thomas got suspended against the Coast Guard. Coker is suspended against Cal in what should be a huge game. To be honest, UT fans aren't that worried about Florida either. We lost by one point to a team that won't be nearly as good this year.
 
#40
#40
Thomas didn't DESERVE to be back against the Vols, as he had proven BEFORE the game, and long AFTER the game. THAT is why we can continue to harp on that issue.

The defensive end was suspended one game - against Division I-AA Western Carolina and was a first-round draft pick by the Denver Broncos in April.
Thomas reportedly failed multiple tests, was suspended twice and finally dismissed from the team Nov. 3 after Thomas failed to meet the requirements Meyer set for his reinstatement.
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#43
#43
lacrossepro70 said:
What are you talking about? Thomas got suspended against the Coast Guard. Coker is suspended against Cal in what should be a huge game. To be honest, UT fans aren't that worried about Florida either. We lost by one point to a team that won't be nearly as good this year.
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I can't hear what you are saying because it is clear that your rooting interests have overcome any semblance of intelligent thought.


rwemyss said:
Thomas didn't DESERVE to be back against the Vols, as he had proven BEFORE the game, and long AFTER the game. THAT is why we can continue to harp on that issue.
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Sigh. How many times do I have to explain the facts? Meyer wanted him off the team. But the enforcement of that policy was in university hands, not his. Thomas appealed the university decision claiming that the second positive test was from the same usage as the first. The university could not disporve it, and so they had to relent else violate his procedural due process rights.

But they put him on a short leash. And as soon as he violated the most minimal rule -- missing a simple counseling session -- Meyer booted him.
 
#44
#44
lacrossepro70 said:
The difference is Coker is suspended for a game that actually matters.
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lawgator1 said:
Sorry, chief. Good try.

if you read the posts on this site, no one seems to think that Cal is 1/5 the challenge of, say, Florida.
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Exactly!:clap: Thank you LawGator, way to point out the hypocrisy. In the minds of Vol fans the game against SMU is a trillion times more daunting than the game against the pathetic hippie/tree huggers from that pansy team Cal!
 
#45
#45
lawgator1 said:
I can't hear what you are saying because it is clear that your rooting interests have overcome any semblance of intelligent thought.





Sigh. How many times do I have to explain the facts? Meyer wanted him off the team. But the enforcement of that policy was in university hands, not his. Thomas appealed the university decision claiming that the second positive test was from the same usage as the first. The university could not disporve it, and so they had to relent else violate his procedural due process rights.

But they put him on a short leash. And as soon as he violated the most minimal rule -- missing a simple counseling session -- Meyer booted him.
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does the university tell meyer who to play too?

meyer can bench whoever he wants. why did he play him then?
 
#46
#46
lawgator1 said:
Sigh. How many times do I have to explain the facts? Meyer wanted him off the team. But the enforcement of that policy was in university hands, not his. Thomas appealed the university decision claiming that the second positive test was from the same usage as the first. The university could not disporve it, and so they had to relent else violate his procedural due process rights.

But they put him on a short leash. And as soon as he violated the most minimal rule -- missing a simple counseling session -- Meyer booted him.
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If that were the case then Meyer could have just as easily said "Ok, fine, I'll keep him on my team... he just won't play." I don't believe that line of crap for a second.
 
#47
#47
Teddyhead said:
Exactly!:clap: Thank you LawGator, way to point out the hypocrisy. In the minds of Vol fans the game against SMU is a trillion times more daunting than the game against the pathetic hippie/tree huggers from that pansy team Cal!
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Did that even make sense. I think everyone was saying the CAL game was a big game and wish we had him but it is right to make him sit out. Note the we think it is a big game. I think you just failed a drug test. Volnation does not allow drugs and posting so stay clean.:eek:k:
 
#48
#48
oklavol said:
does the university tell meyer who to play too?

meyer can bench whoever he wants. why did he play him then?
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To not play him because he shirked the university's policy and then beat them at their own game would give Thomas an even better case than he would have had if they'd simply booted him immediately.
 
#49
#49
Jewbaccah said:
Did that even make sense. I think everyone was saying the CAL game was a big game and wish we had him but it is right to make him sit out. Note the we think it is a big game. I think you just failed a drug test. Volnation does not allow drugs and posting so stay clean.:eek:k:
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Whatever, I can pull up a million posts that basically say Cal is pathetic and the Vols are guaranteed a win. You’re new around here, you have no idea what time it is.:no:
 
#50
#50
lawgator1 said:
To not play him because he shirked the university's policy and then beat them at their own game would give Thomas an even better case than he would have had if they'd simply booted him immediately.
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:lolabove: you must have been laughing as you typed that.

Meyer played him to make it easier for the university to boot him. :lol: thats rich.
 
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