Evan Russell not available tonight (Friday) now AVAILABLE

[WestTennesseeVol]

Maybe but I bet the result would have been better that what we experienced in the last 24 hours.

Even after TV point blank said he was sick, there were still people saying he was covering something up.

Not arguing with you, just saying. It’s moot point now.

 

[WillisWG]

The abundance of superlatives said about this team is overwhelming even for me as a fan. I can't imagine what it feels like for a player to be judged on every ball thrown or every at ball. They have handled it extremely well.

 

[Halph66]

Our new $200 million stadium is going to be spectacular.

I laughed at this way too much. That’s awesome.

 

[vol9799]

I was not offended by Twitter or ESPN but it was sad to see the comments on here by supposedly Vol fans.

Keep in mind that while most of us profess to be Vol fans here, it is very easy for folks with other agendas to maintain an account (posting sensibly on occasion to establish credibility) so that they can sow discord when the occasion arises.

Others were just drunk and allowing the alcohol to talk.

Neither excuse folks making accusations, but it does explain some of it relative to expecting more from our fans. We all are a disappointment to ourselves and others from time-to-time, hopefully this motivates all of us to do better.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Can someone change thread title from Not available to AVAILABLE

That would be @fear or @OldTimer

 

[volfanstuckinga]

Too many calls for a lawsuit in this situation. That’s a huge problem in America. This just isn’t litigation worthy, IMO. A public apology should be fine and a reprimand by ESPN on the announcers for making the comments without substantiation would be bonus. Move on and play ball.

You misspelled "suspension"

 

[volfanstuckinga]

I think we found a way to get the $60 million for our stadium renovations.......

 

[OrangeVolMan]

This could have all been avoided with a better announcement.

"Evan Russell is ill and won't be available for tonight's game. He is day to day on his return."

Don’t put any of the on UT or coaches. They said he was not available and it would be updated after game. People chose to make up stuff or believe rumors or think the worst. Those people should be ashamed. Additionally, if you think your statement would have changed things you are wrong.

 

[84Volfan]

That would be @fear or @OldTimer

It was taken care of

 

[ThreatLevelOrange]

Nah. More likely a.stomach virus. There's one going around. Both me and my wife had it. Knocks you for a loop for 48-72 hours. Explains the sudden nature of things with Russell better than all this tripe being thrown around IMO.

Him not being with team made things look suspicious. But maybe he lit up the bathroom and it was best for everyone involved.

 

[vol9799]

Evan should retain counsel and sue ESPN, and Troy Eklund for slander. Should also sue the Arky fan David Marts for libel.

Clearly this is slander and libel. ESPN should be made to pay $$$$$$ for this garbage. F Them.

I would rather our football team's OL & DL take a road trip to see David Marts and discuss the merits of his social media hobby with him.

 

[volsagain]

I was not offended by Twitter or ESPN but it was sad to see the comments on here by supposedly Vol fans.

I detest all of it. Most on here love the VOLS and have there back no matter what. Some get there feeling hurt for a fielding error and God forbid a lose. I have always tried to treat all VOL athletes as family. We all make mistakes but for the media to put this out on national service is nuts.

 

[GRRN7MAXIMS]

1- cool
2- awesome job on being sober, no jokes.
3- I didnt mean to make light of mental plights or issues. Just no need to make comments about body bags, etc even in jest.

Understood and I apologize if that verbiage offended or disrespected you or anyone else. It is just a saying I've said for a long time when someone gets destroyed in anything whether it's a tackle, crossover, mic dropping jokes etc. I appreciate being able to still have civil and mature conversations with people. It is something that unfortunately is hard to come by these days. Go Vols beat Campbell!

 

[txbo]

Don’t put any of the on UT or coaches. They said he was not available and it would be updated after game. People chose to make up stuff or believe rumors or think the worst. Those people should be ashamed. Additionally, if you think your statement would have changed things you are wrong.

I put it squarely on whoever put the statement out.

 

[OrangeVolMan]

Too many calls for a lawsuit in this situation. That’s a huge problem in America. This just isn’t litigation worthy, IMO. A public apology should be fine and a reprimand by ESPN on the announcers for making the comments without substantiation would be bonus. Move on and play ball.

Gotcha. So your okay if I call you a pedafile as long as I apologize the next day.

 

[Putbacks]

Now let’s give ESPN something to duh-duh-duh…duh-duh-duh about!

 

[chuckiepoo]

I understand but yeah, I’m past ready to get back to baseball.

There’s baseball today?

 

[vol66]

There’s baseball today?

Yep.

 

[OldTimer]

Gotcha. So your okay if I call you a pedafile as long as I apologize the next day.

That’s a little strong, let’s discuss in a more appropriate way….I get your point however

 

[volman128]

Him not being with team made things look suspicious. But maybe he lit up the bathroom and it was best for everyone involved.

If a player is ill it shouldn't look suspicious that he isn't with the team. He may not feel well enough to be at the ball park and he and the staff don't want to spread it to others -- and that doesn't just apply to COVID, but to any sort of illness.

 

[volsagain]

And half of Volnation.

Hopefully not half. I think that percentage is very high. But negativity always has the loudest voice. I was very surprised by a couple of posters comments.

 

[Volbackhomefromtx]

Too many calls for a lawsuit in this situation. That’s a huge problem in America. This just isn’t litigation worthy, IMO. A public apology should be fine and a reprimand by ESPN on the announcers for making the comments without substantiation would be bonus. Move on and play ball.[/QUOTE

People need to take responsibility for their actions. Perhaps firing Eklund may be too harsh but he certainly should be removed from live network broadcasts. He exercised at the very least very poor decision making. I’m a free speech advocate but If ever there were a reason for banning someone from Twitter, the Arkansas troll who originally started this malicious rumor should be banned. It appears he is not remorseful so it would serve him well to have his platform removed.

 

[MAD]

I would rather our football team's OL & DL take a road trip to see David Marts and discuss the merits of his social media hobby with him.

Do we even know who this David Marts troll really is, he could be anybody…….

 

[volsagain]

For what it's worth, one of the mods on Hogville called out the people who had contributed the rumors and said Vol fans were right to be upset.

All fan bases have A Holes and some have 2 .

 

[volman128]

Too many calls for a lawsuit in this situation. That’s a huge problem in America.

The bigger problem is people saying whatever they want with little to no consequences.