Erik Ainge is a class Act

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jps2194

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My kids and I were fortunate enough to attend a UT practice recently and we got to meet Erik Ainge. Most of you already know this, but Erik is truly a class act. My son went up to him after practice and asked him for an autograph - Erik was very gracious and gave the kids autographs and high fives. He spent a few minutes talking with them. He was tired after a long practice, but he took the time with my sons and made them feel very special.

You always wonder about some of the guys - will they be rude, etc. My kids were huge Erik fans before, but now they think he hung the moon.

Trooper Taylor is hilarious - he had me laughing out loud several times. We got to meet him as well - what a wonderful addition to our coaching staff. Let's hope he stays around for a long time.

BTW, it is amazing to see this guys up close and personal. I played some football for a I-AA school and thought those guys were big :eek:hmy: They were little compared to these guys.
 
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I met Erik Ainge several times when he was a freshman and I felt the same way as you do now. I'm sure he's matured quite a bit in 2 years.
 
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in the days of athletes shooting it up outside of a strip club and going into the stands to assalt fans, it's refreshing to read that. IMO, tha's why college will always be better than pro
 
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I have had a man-crush on him since the day he stepped onto campus!

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It's funny how you can hear rumors to the contrary. I was on campus the last two years and I always heard he was rude and arrogant. But I found it hard to believe because he always seemed pleasant enough. I guess it goes to show you some people have to shoot others down for their own benefit. I think this is a great story and I'm glad to hear it. Good for Ainge, I have and will continue to wish nothing but the best for him, on and off the field.
 
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My dad and 2 year old niece went to the indoor facility to watch a practice and once the team was done, a number of players, including Erik, came over to play with her. I thought that was pretty cool. Showed the character of the team. I am a little jealous she has met these guys and I haven't, but I will live.
 
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That's a nice story. I liked Erik Ainge already for his playing ability, but hearing this story gives me another reason to like him.
 
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Great post! Good too see most of these guys are down to Earth towards the fans.
 
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I was a bartender at Ivy's on the strip and a lot of the ballplayers came in, all were very cool, had a couple of problems out of Dale Carter, but when sober he was very nice. Chuck Smith was great.
 
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Up to this season Erik has not put in the kind of work required to play his position at UT. I am thrilled that he is a nice guy, but I am even happier that he has decided to put the work in.
 
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blamie said:
It's funny how you can hear rumors to the contrary.
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It really is, when he's losing, people said he was horrible person. But now that he's winning, he's great. I'm not saying he's either / or because I haven't met him personally, just an observation. I do think that he's done a lot of growing up since Coach Cutcliffe arrived though.
 
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