Opinions/Feelings about Jeremy Banks

#101
#101
He is gone. So, I am "catch and release". No more feelings one way or another on him. Not going to waste the mental real estate on it.
 
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MT_Vol said:
Heup absolutely loves Hendon. For whatever reason he has never liked Banks. There as a confrontation between them, and he only punished one. Hence the fact that the defense didn't show up against SC. They felt like Heup played favorites, and Heup also took away their leader.
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This is absolutely pure speculation.
 
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Every interview done with players about the USCjr game has them stating they went into the game feeling they just had to show up to win. Kind of read their own press and hit overconfident. That is usually a death knell for a team. I don't think JB had anything to do with what happened.
 
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After that fiasco with the law, he really redeemed himself. I think he grew up a lot from that experience.

Last season he couldn't control his energy and got several PFs but was our best player by far on D.

As far as the SCAR, I honestly don't know enough about it to make a determination.

I thought it was a mistake for him to not go bowling. Good luck at the next level.

Final Grade: B+ (not including any possible demerits for SCAR turd laying by defense)
 
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Jeremy Banks isn’t a VFL. He quit on his team to “prepare for the NFL draft” and likely won’t be drafted. He didn’t bother attending classes and wasn’t academically eligible. A VFL doesn’t get suspended for a crucial SEC game, get arrested, create a huge distraction, and then screw up after getting third and fourth chances. I appreciate his contributions on the field but he left on a very bad note IMHO.
 
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Lady_Vol said:
Given the rumors around the South Carolina disaster, losing an opportunity to play in the playoffs, the Hooker injury, and Banks not playing in the bowl game and the defense actually showing up, what’s your opinion on Jeremy Banks’ role in the derailment of this year?

I’ll always feel we missed out on something very special that doesn’t come along every day. Missed opportunity.

(PS. I am thrilled and grateful and pleasantly surprised to have had the year we had.)
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Sorry, but 11-2 is not a “derailment.” Almost every team puts up at least one stinker per season, and ours was SC.

We can speculate all day long about why that happened, and I think it’s unfair to pin it on one player…especially when we don’t know the facts.
 
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Am I the only one who doesn’t like a thread with this title?

The title is basically “talk trash about and gossip about player x”
 
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Pride85 said:
Every interview done with players about the USCjr game has them stating they went into the game feeling they just had to show up to win. Kind of read their own press and hit overconfident. That is usually a death knell for a team. I don't think JB had anything to do with what happened.
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Really? Sorry can’t let this go. I’m not buying that BS explanation at all.

Bc if what you say Is true then COY Heup and staff are guilty of gross coaching malpractice at such a crucial point in the season with the CFP absolutely on the line. Player apathy or “overconfidence” during game week would 💯 be noticeable by the staff in a myriad of ways. And moreover would be called out and FIXED.

If you and others honestly want to believe that Banks’ absence wasn’t the key reason our D went on strike vs SC then you do you.

However, why would Coach Heupel go out of his way in his SC postgame presser to address those players who didn’t make the trip and obliquely suggest they reflect on how their absence cost their teammates? (or something to that effect)

And why do you think coach reached out in the portal to bring in a mature stable 25yo leader at LB to replace Banks? Just bc he was arguably the best available LB? Sure but more important HE FITS THE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYER CULTURE Heup is building. About as opposite from Banks as you can get.

Sorry not sorry your argument doesn’t pass the sniff test to me 🤷🏻‍♂️
 
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Woke said:
Really? Sorry can’t let this go. I’m not buying that BS explanation at all.

Bc if what you say Is true then COY Heup and staff are guilty of gross coaching malpractice at such a crucial point in the season with the CFP absolutely on the line. Player apathy or “overconfidence” during game week would 💯 be noticeable by the staff in a myriad of ways. And moreover would be called out and FIXED.

If you and others honestly want to believe that Banks’ absence wasn’t the key reason our D went on strike vs SC then you do you.

However, why would Coach Heupel go out of his way in his SC postgame presser to address those players who didn’t make the trip and obliquely suggest they reflect on how their absence cost their teammates? (or something to that effect)

And why do you think coach reached out in the portal to bring in a mature stable 25yo leader at LB to replace Banks? Just bc he was arguably the best available LB? Sure but more important HE FITS THE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYER CULTURE Heup is building. About as opposite from Banks as you can get.

Sorry not sorry your argument doesn’t pass the sniff test to me 🤷🏻‍♂️
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I will accept your explanation if you can provide on single shred of evidence. I am basing my opinion on several interviews and clips from members of the defense that actually played in the game. What are you basing yours on?

If the players laid an egg because JB wasn't in the game, then all of them should have their scholarships and NIL money revoked immediately. They sure played pretty well against Clemson considering JBs late decision to not play.

CJH addressed the missing players as a matter of discipline.

Bringing in a LB for depth has NOTHING to do with Banks, he wasnt even going to be here anyway. We have some very talented, but extremely young front 7 players coming in next year.
 
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Lady_Vol said:
Given the rumors around the South Carolina disaster, losing an opportunity to play in the playoffs, the Hooker injury, and Banks not playing in the bowl game and the defense actually showing up, what’s your opinion on Jeremy Banks’ role in the derailment of this year?

I’ll always feel we missed out on something very special that doesn’t come along every day. Missed opportunity.

(PS. I am thrilled and grateful and pleasantly surprised to have had the year we had.)
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Fewer penalties for face mask, late hits, out of bounds hits. He was a liability to the team. Win/win
 
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HuntlandVolinColo said:
After that fiasco with the law, he really redeemed himself. I think he grew up a lot from that experience.

Last season he couldn't control his energy and got several PFs but was our best player by far on D.

As far as the SCAR, I honestly don't know enough about it to make a determination.

I thought it was a mistake for him to not go bowling. Good luck at the next level.

Final Grade: B+ (not including any possible demerits for SCAR turd laying by defense)
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It wasn’t an option for him to be in Miami.
 
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MT_Vol said:
Heup absolutely loves Hendon. For whatever reason he has never liked Banks. There as a confrontation between them, and he only punished one. Hence the fact that the defense didn't show up against SC. They felt like Heup played favorites, and Heup also took away their leader.
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do you have proof, or are you just throwing crap out there to defend your man crush?
 
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Volunteer16 said:
By that logic, I assume you don't see Hyatt as a VFL?
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I never said Banks wasn't a "VFL". That being said, the defense sure stepped up in his absence which was a stark contrast to what they did at South Carolina. Makes one wonder..

My personal opinion is if you bail on the school for another, you aren't a "VFL".
 
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GOBO-Baseball02 said:
I understand and agree with any college player waiving a bowl game to enter the NFL Draft.
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Banks, by most accounts, won’t be drafted. Not playing in the Orange Bowl had nothing to do with prepping for the Draft. Quitting on your team isn’t what VFLs do.
 
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MT_Vol said:
Heup absolutely loves Hendon. For whatever reason he has never liked Banks. There as a confrontation between them, and he only punished one. Hence the fact that the defense didn't show up against SC. They felt like Heup played favorites, and Heup also took away their leader.
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taylorvol said:
Banks, by most accounts, won’t be drafted. Not playing in the Orange Bowl had nothing to do with prepping for the Draft. Quitting on your team isn’t what VFLs do.
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HE WASNT ELIGIBLE TO PLAY.

He didn’t quit, he was not eligible to participate.
 
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