'25 Portal Thread

[Orange_Crush]

I didn’t say it was brilliant, smart or anything else. I’m telling what will happen. People donate bc they want to improve the talent on the field. If they don’t see that happening they won’t contribute anymore.

Didn't mean to infer that you felt that way. Just commenting on the mindset, whoever has it.

 

[MrVolton]

Except Eckler

Who on O besides Huepel is more proven than Ekeler? Elarbee, I guess.

 

[allvolrecruiting]

Half of them think he coaches the Safeties.

So true

 

[NighthawkVol]

AP said no earlier.

No, AP said “not to my knowledge.”

 

[Orangeredblooded]

If VN insider doesn’t work out for you, I recommend stand up, or the clergy.

??? I musta missed something which isn’t hard for me. Would you mind explaining it to me like I’m 5 years old? Sorry, I started a new job at the first of the month and am running on fumes.

 

[Adam Sandler]

??? I musta missed something which isn’t hard for me. Would you mind explaining it to me like I’m 5 years old? Sorry, I started a new job at the first of the month and am running on fumes.

Nothing he’s got insider status on lock. I was just being sarcastic about VN posters taking a breath and letting a few weeks play out. @KingVFL all in good fun.

 

[InVOLuntary]

I'll take you step further, make outrageous offers to the most important guys on rival teams to create discontent. What would happen if Orego. offers Lagway 5 million a year... what does UF do now....

At least you drive their payroll up.

 

[CNeagleVolFan]

I am actually intrigued by the South Dakota state running back. The guy has A LOT of speed and that’s something you can’t teach. He’s a little different than bishop and Lewis. A guy who can kick return, be a rotational piece as a running back, catch out of the backfield, etc. I’m comfortable with Bishop, Lewis, Johnson, Morris, and Baker at RB. That room is looking a lot better than WR at the moment. I just hope we’ve been working behind the scenes to get some WRs interested in visiting and possibly committing.

 

[DaddyChad]

Didn't mean to infer that you felt that way. Just commenting on the mindset, whoever has it.

I don’t disagree. And I’m not saying you have to win every game or be the best team in the portal or in recruiting but you need to be trending in the right direction. We just seem to be losing some momentum this offseason and it’s frustrating.

Some will say we’ve really only lost MM that matters and that’s true but really feels like we haven’t done much to improve. Not just the fans that feel that way either, obviously Nico was concerned as well.

Just saying I feel like we need a big land and I do think spyre probably delivers that bc I think they feel what’s going on too.

 

[VolNash17]

Haslam family should sell the browns and invest the proceeds in Tennessee NIL

You’d think they’d redirect some of their funds from giving to the AD to now NIL and Spyre. That family is worth 20 billion collectively according to Forbes. Bill Haslam’s net worth has more than doubled the last 5 years and he’s about to take ownership of the Predators. His brother is even more wealthy. The Miami booster Ruiz is wealthy but he isn’t nearly as wealthy as the Haslam’s and we hear about him all the time for NIL

 

[VOLINVONORE]

I don’t disagree. And I’m not saying you have to win every game or be the best team in the portal or in recruiting but you need to be trending in the right direction. We just seem to be losing some momentum this offseason and it’s frustrating.

Some will say we’ve really only lost MM that matters and that’s true but really feels like we haven’t done much to improve. Not just the fans that feel that way either, obviously Nico was concerned as well.

Just saying I feel like we need a big land and I do think spyre probably delivers that bc I think they feel what’s going on too.

We have to be very selective on who we get from the portal this Spring. The more we sign, the more have to enter the portal.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

You’d think they’d redirect some of their funds from giving to the AD to now NIL and Spyre. That family is worth 20 billion collectively according to Forbes. Bill Haslam’s net worth has more than doubled the last 5 years and he’s about to take ownership of the Predators. His brother is even more wealthy. The Miami booster Ruiz is wealthy but he isn’t nearly as wealthy as the Haslam’s and we hear about him all the time for NIL

Oh goodness. I didn't know he had bought the Predators.
Well they'll be the new Browns of Hockey now.

 

[Adam Sandler]

You’d think they’d redirect some of their funds from giving to the AD to now NIL and Spyre. That family is worth 20 billion collectively according to Forbes. Bill Haslam’s net worth has more than doubled the last 5 years and he’s about to take ownership of the Predators. His brother is even more wealthy. The Miami booster Ruiz is wealthy but he isn’t nearly as wealthy as the Haslam’s and we hear about him all the time for NIL

What did that pilot logo on the field cost? 20 mil? At this rate they’re gonna need to install gas pumps at neyland for the haslam donations to move any NIL needles.

 

[VolNash17]

Haslam FAMILY net worth according to Forbes
2014 - 4.3 Billion
2024 - 14.4 Billion

 

[Jackcrevol]

Haslam FAMILY net worth according to Forbes
2014 - 4.3 Billion
2024 - 14.4 Billion

lfg

 

[Midas]

Sure seems like he's gone based on what everyone is saying.

That said, I'd recommend everyone take a breath and let the next two weeks play out. There are a number of guys we're working behind the scenes.

Damn…

 

[GrayWaterCanine]

Oh goodness. I didn't know he had bought the Predators.
Well they'll be the new Browns of Hockey now.

Don't look now, they've arrived.

 

[Ericvol2096]

Happy New Year to all VFLs!

@KingVFL @Ericvol2096 @JAllen18 @dascoop
Any updates on the Mike Matthews situation?

I got good vibes on Sunday midday, then all has went dark and seems like the vibes aren’t good right now.

Think we’ve started making plans to just go all in on the revamp.

I’ve heard very good vibes about ability to go spend big if needed.

Gonna be a big few weeks, my advise is to stay patient and not overreact, some of the fan gnashing teeth on X has hurt us. Then we see tonight OSU was really just a wagon right now.

We will get there!

 

[DaddyChad]

We have to be very selective on who we get from the portal this Spring. The more we sign, the more have to enter the portal.

Probably have to make some room for some guys if we’re going to add what people have speculated

 

[VolNash17]

Come on Jimmy, Bill. My $500 a month Vol club membership can only go so far. Help us out and donate a small percentage of your worth to Spyre. Or tell Danny you’re redirecting funds from AD to NIL. We’ve got championships to win

 

[Pawleysvol]

I got good vibes on Sunday midday, then all has went dark and seems like the vibes aren’t good right now.

Think we’ve started making plans to just go all in on the revamp.

I’ve heard very good vibes about ability to go spend big if needed.

Gonna be a big few weeks, my advise is to stay patient and not overreact, some of the fan gnashing teeth on X has hurt us. Then we see tonight OSU was really just a wagon right now.

We will get there!

So you are confident the staff/collective is willing to spend big to get what they need over the next 2-3 weeks?

 

[VolByLaw]

South Dakota State running back Angel Johnson is hoping to visit Tennessee here soon. They are in the process of setting up a visit so we will see if that happens.

Former Bama/FSU WR Malik Benson is saying he plans to visit but nothing is officially set up. IMO I think he would be down the board a little bit in terms of interest.

Washington State DL David Gusta is someone Tennessee is looking at but as of right now, I don’t believe it to be very serious.

Just the first tidbits. Lots of names to enter imo

-AP

 

[Dadof2Vols]

What did that pilot logo on the field cost? 20 mil? At this rate they’re gonna need to install gas pumps at neyland for the haslam donations to move any NIL needles.

Pilot logos cost Warren Buffet who now owns Pilot Not the Haslams. They have pocket change compared to Warren.

 

[TrippieRedd]

-AP

 

[Adam Sandler]

Pilot logos cost Warren Buffet who now owns Pilot Not the Haslams. They have pocket change compared to Warren.

Ok it’s settled. Berkshire Hathaway field at Warren Buffet Stadium. 10 year naming rights contract. Now give me my national championship team. If he gets us 5 in the next 10 years, we move to west Nebraska.