Opinion on how the recruits felt after watching the game today?

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volmanal

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I was at the game supporting our team till the end. After watching the beat down and 80% of the fans leaving right after halftime, what effect do you think it had on the top level recruits and commits here on visits? Do you think it made them realize that we need their help? Do you think it hurt us? How does CBJ address today to them? Thoughts?
 
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I could have made that tackle, I could have caught that pass, I could have caught that guy, I could have pressured their QB, I would have made they guy miss, my chances of starting are looking great, just like Coach Jones told my parents and me...

Stuff like that.
 
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volmanal said:
If at all they realize they can come here and start.
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The thing we can sell is early playing time, N.F.L. pipeline, huge fanbase, S.E.C., huge stadium, & t.v. exposure every Saturday.


Honestly, if I were a 5* or 4*, I could either go to Alabama, T.O.S.U., (The Ohio State University) L.S.U. etc. and practice hard every day, yet not play my freshman season. Then my sophomore season, I would be able to play special teams. My junior season, I would play special teams and play in games that are blow outs. Then finally, my senior season, I can start and get meaningful playing time.


Why would I want to practice and not see the field?

On the other hand, I can come to U.T., practice hard and play immediately. Either as a starter or as a 2nd stringer.......


Duh, I come to U.T......
 
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Recruit 1: "Dude.... but dem tacos....."

Recruit 2: "I hear deyz haz dem dooritoes tacos"

Recruit 1: "Damn rite"

Recruit 2: "Lets commit naow"
 
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volmanal said:
I was at the game supporting our team till the end. After watching the beat down and 80% of the fans leaving right after halftime, what effect do you think it had on the top level recruits and commits here on visits? Do you think it made them realize that we need their help? Do you think it hurt us? How does CBJ address today to them? Thoughts?
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It just goes to show what kind of recruits Dooley was recruiting. You watch the LSU/Bama game. Their DBs are at the line of scrimmage. Our DBs are 8 to 10 yard off the line. Butch will get the talent here. There was reasons recruits didn't want to come to Tenn to play for Dooley. It will change with Butch Jones. We will get the talent and speed to get back on top. You will see.
 
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PC Jr. said:
I could have made that tackle, I could have caught that pass, I could have caught that guy, I could have pressured their QB, I would have made they guy miss, my chances of starting are looking great, just like Coach Jones told my parents and me...

Stuff like that.
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:thumbsup:
 
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I don't blame them for leaving. I turned the tv off in the third quarter. Most of the fans went to see a ballgame not another ass whipping.
 
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Rudy123 said:
The thing we can sell is early playing time, N.F.L. pipeline, huge fanbase, S.E.C., huge stadium, & t.v. exposure every Saturday.


Honestly, if I were a 5* or 4*, I could either go to Alabama, T.O.S.U., (The Ohio State University) L.S.U. etc. and practice hard every day, yet not play my freshman season. Then my sophomore season, I would be able to play special teams. My junior season, I would play special teams and play in games that are blow outs. Then finally, my senior season, I can start and get meaningful playing time.


Why would I want to practice and not see the field?

On the other hand, I can come to U.T., practice hard and play immediately. Either as a starter or as a 2nd stringer.......


Duh, I come to U.T......
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Maybe because of wanting to be coached?
 
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to be honest these games are not bothering the recruits just shows how really bad we need them...there are no words for how much I hate dooley..it's a joke that this cat was even hired can't coach and now we see how bad he couldn't recruits it's bad when butch jone's freshman are out playing dooley seniors
 
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Go to Bama and sit on the bench for 2 years or come to UT and play immediately and be part of the rebuilding process where we will be competing for championships in 2 to 3 years
 
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ReelfootVol said:
I don't blame them for leaving. I turned the tv off in the third quarter. Most of the fans went to see a ballgame not another ass whipping.
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Damn right I drove 7 hours to watch us get thumped, at home, again. I left at halftime to go to the bar
 
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ReelfootVol said:
I don't blame them for leaving. I turned the tv off in the third quarter. Most of the fans went to see a ballgame not another ass whipping.
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I agree. I turned the tv off in the third as well and went out and enjoyed my day with my family. Only second time I have ever done that, including last years Kentucky game. Didn't even turn in the radio broadcast in the car.
 
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Rudy123 said:
The thing we can sell is early playing time, N.F.L. pipeline, huge fanbase, S.E.C., huge stadium, & t.v. exposure every Saturday.


Honestly, if I were a 5* or 4*, I could either go to Alabama, T.O.S.U., (The Ohio State University) L.S.U. etc. and practice hard every day, yet not play my freshman season. Then my sophomore season, I would be able to play special teams. My junior season, I would play special teams and play in games that are blow outs. Then finally, my senior season, I can start and get meaningful playing time.


Why would I want to practice and not see the field?

On the other hand, I can come to U.T., practice hard and play immediately. Either as a starter or as a 2nd stringer.......


Duh, I come to U.T......
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Like freshman O.J. Howard at Bama? Oh yeah, he's playing. Like Yeldon? Oh yeah, he played. Want me to go on and on?

If you are a five star and good enough, you can play.

You are Tennessee. You hit on it. You want players who are scared of competition, and when you get them look at the product on the field.

Thanks for making that point. No wonder you can't beat Bama.
 
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PC Jr. said:
I could have made that tackle, I could have caught that pass, I could have caught that guy, I could have pressured their QB, I would have made they guy miss, my chances of starting are looking great, just like Coach Jones told my parents and me...

Stuff like that.
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Exactly this.
 
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My mom and tons of kin are from Lake county(Owl City and Bluebank),so why don't you go billiegar fishing below the spillway and save electricity and wear on your tv.You are no way a vol fan!
 
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This game probably showed recruits that we need faster players and that they have a chance at getting some early playing time...... JMHO.
 
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Made them feel/know they are better than most of our starters...I hope...
 
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The really good players are type A personalities. I am sure many envisioned being on the field next year. As a starter! We want the kids who think they can play here next year.
 
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jim pique said:
My mom and tons of kin are from Lake county(Owl City and Bluebank),so why don't you go billiegar fishing below the spillway and save electricity and wear on your tv.You are no way a vol fan!
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I am 66 years old and a graduate of UT ........I will assure you that i am much more of a fan than you are !!!!!! I have been watching Tenn football since I was 15. I have seen Tennessee when they payed real football. Not sure what they call it now.
 
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How did they feel? One of two things:
1- I can play immediately here on this talent deprived team!
2- Why would I go to a school with such instability and poor performance the last 6 years?
 
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