'25 NC OT David Sanders (Tennessee)

[DaddyChad]

AP's candor makes me think Glen may be getting fired this offseason

I would be very surprised if that happened.

 

[DaddyChad]

Gotta love toxic, psycho family members.

Meh, I think some of it is wanting to get their kid the best deal possible but yeah this was handled poorly. If you make a deal that’s a good deal you stick with it.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

you are correct forgot about our historical Coach saying this. he also said this in Sugar Bowl 85 Vols team.

Yes he did, Jackson was good at using old coaches quotes. The only reason I remembered that was I have that game taped. I also love to remember old quotes and stories like that. I will tell a quick Ward story before the Miami game. Ward and Bill Anderson were in the lounge area at the superdome 3-4 hours before the game. Ward said Jackson came strolling in and kind of smugly said to Ward and Anderson do you think your boys can keep it close tonight. Ward said he had to keep Anderson from snapping back to quickly but Anderson as Jackson was leaving the room said after tonight you will respect Tennessee! GBO! In Christ Alone, I love how you always end with that. All the glory to Him!

 

[DaddyChad]

So no drama except what was manufactured on here?

Damn I hate that I slept through some of this today.

 

[Rockytopoftheworld]

I'm old school. If the kid wants to wear orange and play, then sign the F'n paper. Stop the drama, you are looking like a drama queen the longer this takes and if I were a player, it would certainly rub me the wrong way once he actually got here... If you don't want to sign or are still hesitating, let us know and GTFO so we can take your insane amount of money and spend it in the portal on Olinemen who want to play here...

You old school types are also the folks a few years ago who, as it pertains to NIL, said “well heck these fellers er getting a scholarship and free room and board what the hell else could they want?”

 

[Vol8188]

Yep, the guys are leaving for a reason....... And you're typically paying top dollar for average production.

Lmao what? Who’s leaving and how is bring the top rushing offense in the best conference “average”

 

[Vol8188]

Yep, the guys are leaving for a reason....... And you're typically paying top dollar for average production.

Lmao what? Who’s leaving and how is being the top rushing offense in the best conference “average”

 

[RAVOL]

Yes he did, Jackson was good at using old coaches quotes. The only reason I remembered that was I have that game taped. I also love to remember old quotes and stories like that. I will tell a quick Ward story before the Miami game. Ward and Bill Anderson were in the lounge area at the superdome 3-4 hours before the game. Ward said Jackson came strolling in and kind of smugly said to Ward and Anderson do you think your boys can keep it close tonight. Ward said he had to keep Anderson from snapping back to quickly but Anderson as Jackson was leaving the room said after tonight you will respect Tennessee! GBO! In Christ Alone, I love how you always end with that. All the glory to Him!

Thanks and what a wonderful story. I turned 20 day after game. First time in New Orleans quite a experience. Acts 4:11-12

 

[KB5252]

Lmao what? Who’s leaving and how is being the top rushing offense in the best conference “average”

Look at what my response was. Living in the portal for O Tackles isn't sustainable. You pay top dollar for average players. They left their respective teams for a reason.

 

[rockytop25]

Callahan on their signing day podcast with 247 said he doesn’t view anything that has happened as David Sanders second guessing Tennessee.

He talked about how it seems to his people around him are trying to leverage “specific language” in the deal.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Before I incite panic, everything is apparently fine. This morning someone from his group gave us a “and one more thing” request (around timing of first NIL payment) that sent things into a spin. It was briefly an “if you don’t do it, he won’t sign” moment, but that fire was extinguished. It did not come from Sanders or his family, but someone who is a benefactor of some money. It’s getting hard to track what all these creeps do or why they are involved. Separately— The kid wants to be a part of the team event and that’ll in a way that allows him his moment, even though he already had one when he originally committed. All this torture aside, I’ve been assured it’s done. I assume it’ll leak out or be shared officially by Friday.

 

[TheBigOne10]

Before I incite panic, everything is apparently fine. This morning someone from his group gave us a “and one more thing” request (around timing of first NIL payment) that sent things into a spin. It was briefly an “if you don’t do it, he won’t sign” moment, but that fire was extinguished. It did not come from Sanders or his family, but someone who is a benefactor of some money. It’s getting hard to track what all these creeps do or why they are involved. Separately— The kid wants to be a part of the team event and that’ll in a way that allows him his moment, even though he already had one when he originally committed. All this torture aside, I’ve been assured it’s done. I’d assume it’ll leak out or be shared officially by Friday.

Gotta love leeches. They are aplenty these days.

 

[Jimmy Football]

Before I incite panic, everything is apparently fine. This morning someone from his group gave us a “and one more thing” request (around timing of first NIL payment) that sent things into a spin. It was briefly an “if you don’t do it, he won’t sign” moment, but that fire was extinguished. It did not come from Sanders or his family, but someone who is a benefactor of some money. It’s getting hard to track what all these creeps do or why they are involved. Separately— The kid wants to be a part of the team event and that’ll in a way that allows him his moment, even though he already had one when he originally committed. All this torture aside, I’ve been assured it’s done. I assume it’ll leak out or be shared officially by Friday.

We got Columbo’d???

 

[cncchris33]

Before I incite panic, everything is apparently fine. This morning someone from his group gave us a “and one more thing” request (around timing of first NIL payment) that sent things into a spin. It was briefly an “if you don’t do it, he won’t sign” moment, but that fire was extinguished. It did not come from Sanders or his family, but someone who is a benefactor of some money. It’s getting hard to track what all these creeps do or why they are involved. Separately— The kid wants to be a part of the team event and that’ll in a way that allows him his moment, even though he already had one when he originally committed. All this torture aside, I’ve been assured it’s done. I assume it’ll leak out or be shared officially by Friday.

How does a second-rate clinger have enough sway to influence Sanders to sign or not sign if Sanders indeed wants to sign with Tennessee? If it isn't directly from him or his family, I just don't understand the level of influence of someone outside of that circle can have if it is directly against the will of the most important person involved; David, himself.

 

[marcusluvsvols]

Gotta love leeches. They are aplenty these days.

Agents are like lawyers...or the government. Once they get involved, everything takes twice as long and costs 3x as much, minimum. They are the worst, at everything.

 

[ptgrbn]

Many on here believe that Sampson did all this on his own and that our OL has nothing to do with TN Success. Coach E is a really good OL Coach you do not and let me repeat you do not have the Offense success we have had under coach Heup without god OL Play Period. I love Dylan as a player do you realize the the NFL Scouts have him as a free agent. some of you are acting like he is Superman and is the best RB we have ever had at TN. D Sampson is good and will play in NFL but much of his success is the OL as well as Nico. Every Team in the SEC wants to fire there OL Coach because the SEC has NFL DL and LB's that come from all over the place after QB and RB so yes OL's give up sacks and loss yardage plays and Pressure. Keith Jackson most famous statement still stands Touchdowns follow Blocking just like Night follows Day. In CHRIST Alone

You’ll never convince some of these “victims” on here who always play the who is at fault game. I agree that Coach E is a good coach and that continuity is key in this case

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

How does a second-rate clinger have enough sway to influence Sanders to sign or not sign if Sanders indeed wants to sign with Tennessee? If it isn't directly from him or his family, I just don't understand the level of influence of someone outside of that circle can have if it is directly against the will of the most important person involved; David, himself.

As I said in my post, I don’t get it either. I guess for a multi-million dollar NIL one has a “team”. My disparaging characterization of these people is mine and didn’t come from the source. Similarly I don’t know that (your) “second rate hanger on” fits their inflated self images either. I’m just old and crabby and don’t like the idea of a several people getting paid who aren’t the kid. I’m sure this person is either an agent, lawyer, or manager or is using one of those titles with my air quotes trailing behind. As I said, it was put to bed quickly and I don’t think that was by us acquiescing. I like sharing the info, but I like the stories less and less. I always try to check my contempt by trying not to blame the kid. An eighteen year old is by nature dumb. Money makes them dumber. It’s the vultures around them…

 

[SoilVol]

ooof, no. I know Vonn well, his recruitment was one of the sickest I ever felt to be a vols fan


The coach was Justin Wilcox though

I'd rather know who the recruit was tbh

 

[Ashevolle]

Agents are like lawyers...or the government. Once they get involved, everything takes twice as long and costs 3x as much, minimum. They are the worst, at everything.

As a criminal defense attorney, I always invite people to try to do better on their own. It's always fun to watch them bungle things spectacularly.

 

[NighthawkVol]

As a criminal defense attorney, I always invite people to try to do better on their own. It's always fun to watch them try and fail.

Yeah, it’s funny how easy it is to criticize trained professionals in their respective field until you’re wholly dependent on them.

 

[CAVPUT]

I'd move on from this one. Take that money and grab talent from the portal. Let him be someone else's headache.

 

[KB5252]

I'm not sure there's any headache here. It appears he's signed, just wants to wait on his teammates to make it official.

 

[rockytop25]

I'd move on from this one. Take that money and grab talent from the portal. Let him be someone else's headache.

I’m glad you’re not our coach

 

[Jackcrevol]

I'd move on from this one. Take that money and grab talent from the portal. Let him be someone else's headache.

how is it a headdache if he's already signed?

 

[volKano]

I'd move on from this one. Take that money and grab talent from the portal. Let him be someone else's headache.

Give up on the best OL in the country? Good call.