Recruiting Football Talk VII

[butchna]

This is the current Board of Directors:

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“Vast majority of MEMBER SCHOOLS”! Yeah I want SLIPPERY ROCK moderating Spyre.

 

[UTSuave’]

These horror stories about dogs especially @UTSuave’ is heartbreaking.

I feel the same way about Pits and Rottweilers in staying away from them. I like the traditional friendlier breeds like a Golden or a Lab. Obviously, those two breeds are still “capable” but it is a much much lower risk. I’ve been fortunate to raise two goldens and a golden/Great Pyrenees mix and they are the greatest dogs.

I definitely didn’t make the same mistake twice…I got a Great Dane after that..I looked into Great Pyrenees and met up with a breeder to see how they were and they were the sweetest dogs the only reason why I went with a Great Dane was because of how bad Great Pyrenees shed….this is dodger my Great Dane (the one who looks like he read the whole drivers education book)

 

[Glitch]

Spring Practice starts March 18th

 

[SoilVol]

I will never change mine..lol.

Yours is classic. You get a pass.

 

[Glitch]

That thing should be in the Smithsonian.

 

[Glitch]

Yours is classic. You get a pass.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Big game this Wednesday vs Auburn. We play like we did vs the yell team and I think we win by 5+

 

[Glitch]

I definitely didn’t make the same mistake twice…I got a Great Dane after that..I looked into Great Pyrenees and met up with a breeder to see how they were and they were the sweetest dogs the only reason why I went with a Great Dane was because of how bad Great Pyrenees shed….this is dodger my Great Dane (the one who looks like he read the whole drivers education book)

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Big sweeties!

Much like this doofus that is scared of his own shadow...

 

[Enki_Amenra]

TWSS

 

[KptVFL]

Big game this Wednesday vs Auburn. We play like we did vs the yell team and I think we win by 5+

Yep. And if they don't then I'm sure plenty of Bruce Pearl love letters are already waiting in the queue......

 

[Enki_Amenra]

 

[SugarCC]

I’m of the camp that loves Barnes and wants him here until he retires. But I’ll also criticize Barnes for his lack of postseason success and the inconsistency that tends to plague his teams. Nothing wrong with that, as that comes with the territory of being the head coach.

And if some fans are calling for him to be fired, well those are most likely the same fans who want Hepeul on the hot seat after going 9-4. So do we really trust and listen to their mindset?

Of course, there's nothing wrong with criticism, whenever warranted. Yes, we ALL would like to make a Final Four...I especially would like to make one FOR Rick Barnes, as he is as deserving as ANYONE who has ever coached college basketball.

And, speaking of March...
The NCAA Tournament started in 1939...85 years ago. In those 85 years, Tennessee has been to NINE Sweet Sixteen's. That's it...nine. You can count them on two hands, and have a middle finger left over to shoot a bird at a Barnes hater. Also, to add to that...since the tourney expanded to 64 in 1985, that number drops to SEVEN Sweet Sixteen's...Rick Barnes has led TWO of those. Seven, in 40 years...again, two of them with Barnes. Hell, we've only made it out of the first round 18 times in our entire history, and four of those is Rick Barnes. Hell!!!, again!!!, we've only made the tourney 25 times (about to be 26) in 85 years...Rick Barnes has led six of those in his 8 seasons (not counting covid year).

Also, the SEC Tournament started in 1933, and has been played for 64 years...Tennessee has won it 5 times...in 64 years; it was not played between 1953 and 1978...since resuming, UT has won it twice, once in 1979, and in 2022, under Barnes.

While yes, again...we ALL would love a Final Four; and, while it's fair to say that Barnes has been snakebitten in March...however, what he's done at UT, as it pertains to March, is actually unprecedented. Since 1908, the first year UT started playing basketball (116 years ago)...besides only a handful of seasons here and there since, Tennessee has either sucked, or been mediocre at best; and, historically, Rick Barnes has taken us places we have not seen.

So, the people extremely critical of his March's, since he's been in Knoxville...I believe they, too, belong in the "not trusting or listening to their mindset" category. Just my opinion.

There I go again, acting like a tiger. For those that want to retort...of course the grass is green, and I know this, no need to waste anymore of my time.

 

[Orange_Crush]

Someone made the comment earlier. While nothing holds true 100% of the time, I think it is a big issue with dog ownership today (even small dogs). People look at dogs as an accessory and not as the potential wild animal within. If a dog views their humans as the Alphas of the pack and they are lower down the pecking order, they will tend to be more docile and let the human take the lead in a dangerous (or perceived dangerous situation). When humans behave weakly and the dog (of any size) feels they have to take on the role of the Alpha in their pack, they will tend towards more ferocious and protective of their weak human pack members. Again, this is not true 100% of the time, but it can have horrible or even deadly consequences with larger more powerful dogs like pitties, rottweillers, and German Shepards.

We've owned big dog breeds for decades. They always look to me for keys on how to react.

This talk of being seen as alpha/boss, it doesn't mean you need to always be muscling and challenging them most times, it's as simple as lifestyle.

From puppy on up, any time one of our dogs want something--whether it's to go outside or have a treat--I always make them perform a task on my command before they get what they want.

Scratches at the door to go outside? Sit after I tell you to sit.
Want a piece of this snack I have? Sit and shake on command.

It's a wonderful way to establish respect and pecking order in a healthy way, while also teaching and encouraging self control.

 

[SmokinBob]

I have turned 30 today

Booooooo!!!!

Happy belated Birthday!

 

[UTSuave’]

Big sweeties!

Much like this doofus that is scared of his own shadow...
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he survived Nam leave him alone…I think the funniest dog I’ve ever encountered is my mom’s boxer…not only is he photogenic but he loves dr.pepper. he’s the ugliest dog I’ve ever seen but I love him…he’s 10 years old

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

Happy belated Birthday!

Thanks! I've just now recovered from the shenanigans

 

[Ten_Titans]

The problem with pit bulls is that they are an ill defined breed. Dogs that have that square head get lumped into a group, and many of them don't have any genetic predisposition to aggression. Because of that, more well defined dog breeds are more likely to be a "sure thing" in terms of that aggressive instinct. Malinois and cane corsos for example. Very unlikely you find an example of either one that are not protective.

My dog's mom was a boxer, and he has that classic pit bull look. But is honestly the most docile and easy to train dog I've had. To a fault really. He has no territorial behavior at all, and is useless as a guard dog. But very athletic.

I personally think it is ridiculous to own any dog over 30 lbs that you aren't going to train in a serious way. You are inviting a tragedy number one. But beyond that, what's the fun in having a dog that you can't trust? I know my dog will come when I call it and I know it knows what it is expected to do. Because of that, I can actually take it places as a companion and not a liability.

 

[Glitch]

We've owned big dog breeds for decades. They always look to me for keys on how to react.

This talk of being seen as alpha/boss, it doesn't mean you need to always be muscling and challenging them most times, it's as simple as lifestyle.

From puppy on up, any time one of our dogs want something--whether it's to go outside or have a treat--I always make them perform a task on my command before they get what they want.

Scratches at the door to go outside? Sit after I tell you to sit.
Want a piece of this snack I have? Sit and shake on command.

It's a wonderful way to establish respect and pecking order in a healthy way, while also teaching and encouraging self control.

Yes. Being Alpha is not being the most aggressive. It is being in charge and the dogs(s) not feeling like they have to be. They look to the human for clues and guidance on how they should behave in a situation. If the human is timid and isn't assuming the confident role that the Alpha normally would, the dog will feel the need to step in to that role and will often be more aggressive than they need to be because they are still animals at their core.

 

[pismonque]

he survived Nam leave him alone…I think the funniest dog I’ve ever encountered is my mom’s boxer…not only is he photogenic but he loves dr.pepper. he’s the ugliest dog I’ve ever seen but I love him…he’s 10 years old

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Boxers are the sweetest clowns in all of dogdom.

 

[Orange_Crush]

Someone made the comment earlier. While nothing holds true 100% of the time, I think it is a big issue with dog ownership today (even small dogs). People look at dogs as an accessory and not as the potential wild animal within. If a dog views their humans as the Alphas of the pack and they are lower down the pecking order, they will tend to be more docile and let the human take the lead in a dangerous (or perceived dangerous situation). When humans behave weakly and the dog (of any size) feels they have to take on the role of the Alpha in their pack, they will tend towards more ferocious and protective of their weak human pack members. Again, this is not true 100% of the time, but it can have horrible or even deadly consequences with larger more powerful dogs like pitties, rottweillers, and German Shepards.

Also, this was a good point. Every dog is programmed to need a competent alpha in the pack. Things feel sketchy to a dog without one, and if there is confusion, even a dog that's not cut out for alpha will step up to fill the void. Then you have an unconfident dog taking lead when they don't want to. That's a recipe for disaster.

 

[Volbucky]

I’m not a big fan of the guy, but I’m waiting for the details to come out before passing judgement. Wasn’t a fair fight…they needed 10 more guys.

I didn’t come to that conclusion because the fight, the dudes an absolute joke.

 

[Glitch]

Boxers are the sweetest clowns in all of dogdom.

My doofus is part boxer. Just puts his head in your lap and looks at you with the saddest eyes that have ever been. lol

 

[UTSuave’]

Boxers are the sweetest clowns in all of dogdom.

He’s goofy for sure his name is hogan

 

[Orange_Crush]

Yes. Being Alpha is not being the most aggressive. It is being in charge and the dogs(s) not feeling like they have to be. They look to the human for clues and guidance on how they should behave in a situation. If the human is timid and isn't assuming the confident role that the Alpha normally would, the dog will feel the need to step in to that role and will often be more aggressive than they need to be because they are still animals at their core.

Also, I pee a lot higher on trees, so I have that going for me.

 

[volbeast33]

Someone made the comment earlier. While nothing holds true 100% of the time, I think it is a big issue with dog ownership today (even small dogs). People look at dogs as an accessory and not as the potential wild animal within. If a dog views their humans as the Alphas of the pack and they are lower down the pecking order, they will tend to be more docile and let the human take the lead in a dangerous (or perceived dangerous situation). When humans behave weakly and the dog (of any size) feels they have to take on the role of the Alpha in their pack, they will tend towards more ferocious and protective of their weak human pack members. Again, this is not true 100% of the time, but it can have horrible or even deadly consequences with larger more powerful dogs like pitties, rottweillers, and German Shepards.

i agree with some of that but i wonder how many dog owners said the same things before own dog attacked and injured/killed someone. Seeing the aftermath of Pit Bull biting my buddies arm in half was too much for me. I just don’t trust that breed of dog.