Do today's players have the attitude of Deacon Jones?

[McDad]

I was reading up on Deacon Jones and found this snippet:
"When I see guys huddling up after the game, to pray, that's what scares me about the game. I'm a Baptist, but I'm also a quarterback killer, and I ain't praying with you. But I will give you 30 seconds to ask your Lord and master to keep me from killing you." -- Hall of Fame defensive end "Deacon" Jones on what aspect of the modern game most upsets him. David D. Jones was a defensive end in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers, and the Washington Redskins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980. Jones specialized in quarterback sacks, a term attributed to him.

Brought a question to mind. Who are the players that played for Tennessee (or other teams) that you believe shared Deacon's attitude regarding opponents and why?

 

[Spartacavolus]

Worst thread title ever

 

[McDad]

Worst thread title ever

Well don't just critique, Sparty. Gimme some suggestions for improvement and I will make it happen.

 

[Spartacavolus]

Well don't just critique, Sparty. Gimme some suggestions for improvement and I will make it happen.

I think it looks like you announcing Dale Jones' death

 

[hep]

Al Wilson

 

[McDad]

I think it looks like you announcing Dale Jones' death

Fair enough. Edited.

 

[McDad]

Al Wilson

First person that came to my mind as well. Al played with an intensity and a hatred that is rare.

 

[CTVolsfan14]

Rod Wilks . . .


Sorry I had too..:lolabove::lolabove::lolabove::dance2:

 

[BearCat204]

First person I thought of was Reggie

 

[orangeluvr]

Sam Huff , Ray Nitchzke, Dick Butkus, and Jack Hamm. Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds. Now there's a bunch of slobber knockers. :yes:

 

[butchna]

I think it looks like you announcing Dale Jones' death

Got me too...and this after just listening to a testimonial about Deacon on sports radio...can't use initials on here
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[Hacksaw]

I think it looks like you announcing Dale Jones' death

I remembered the news about Deacon a second or two later, but D. Jones here made me go straight to Dale.

 

[FlaVol08]

Yeah, Ndamukong Suh has Deacon Jones attitude, and that is not a good thing that should be admired. We can have productive and talented players who can respect their opponents.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Yeah, Ndamukong Suh has Deacon Jones attitude, and that is not a good thing that should be admired. We can have productive and talented players who can respect their opponents.

Ids futebul, son. Yu kin respeck 'em ull ya won. But yur job es to knox the sheep outta both ins uf 'em.

 

[fade route]

Deacon Jones is a moron if he thinks praying together after a game is indicative of the attitude, focus, and intensity of the players during the game just played. What in the world is wrong with the teams coming together to thank God for a good game with no serious injuries?

 

[phantomvol]

Deacon Jones was one of my childhood idols ....not a bad man just needed that edge to make him one of the most feared players of all-time.......in answer to question probably Jimmy Noonan

 

[FlaVol08]

Ids futebul, son. Yu kin respeck 'em ull ya won. But yur job es to knox the sheep outta both ins uf 'em.

Si, tu actitude neccesita estar muy fuerte, pero puedes ser un caballero y respectar los otras futbolistas tambien y congregarse con ellos despues el jugar.

 

[GreveHaller]

“Anytime you go upside a man’s head, or a woman’s, they have a tendency to blink their eyes”.

Deacon couldnt say that today and get away with it. A classic, Deacon

Deacon Jones' Equal Rights (& Lefts) For Women! - YouTube

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

Ridiculous attitude. It's a game, not a damn war. There's nothing wrong with showing a little good sportsmanship once the clock reads 0:00.
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[terrypedigo]

Deacon Jones is a moron if he thinks praying together after a game is indicative of the attitude, focus, and intensity of the players during the game just played. What in the world is wrong with the teams coming together to thank God for a good game with no serious injuries?

Deacon played the game when it was real football, not the fake football we got today, give him time and ROGER will destroy the game we grew up watching. Wilson and Little played the game a little like Deacon. RIP DEACON:salute:

 

[rockytop9808]

Ridiculous attitude. It's a game, not a damn war. There's nothing wrong with showing a little good sportsmanship once the clock reads 0:00.
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It's not a war, but there's no reason to be buddy buddy with your opponents either.

 

[Boca Vol]

Doug Atkins was a beast as well. I'm pretty sure some of the old school Vols from the Neyland era played the game this way.

 

[McDad]

Doug Atkins was a beast as well. I'm pretty sure some of the old school Vols from the Neyland era played the game this way.

This attitude of going to war against your opponent was more prevelant back in the day. Wasn't general neyland's stated purpose to prepare men for war using football as a training tool? Or did that notion come drom another coach?

 

[Boca Vol]

This attitude of going to war against your opponent was more prevelant back in the day. Wasn't general neyland's stated purpose to prepare men for war using football as a training tool? Or did that notion come drom another coach?

I'm pretty sure he used the same tactics. He came from West Point. If you can train them for war, you can coach them in football.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

It's not a war, but there's no reason to be buddy buddy with your opponents either.

No reason not to either. Afterthe game that is.
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