Recruiting Football Talk VII

[85SugarVol]

I wondered earlier if UT would push for a diversity hire for one of its marquee programs.

Here’s a wild idea -

Let’s hire the best candidate we can, irrespective of what’s between their legs or the color of their skin.

That might be too bananas for some to comprehend, though.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Would be nice, but my guess is we take a step back next season. You don't have a player like DK fall into your lap that often.

My guess is that RB is not going to go on much longer, and when he leaves DW will identify a basketball version of Josh Heupel.

If RB could find a couple of guys in the portal that are willing to play hard on defense but that can also shoot and score in bunches...he will get back to this level...but like you...I just don't think there are many offensive minded kids that want to work hard on both ends.

It does seem like there would be some kid, somewhere that would see what Barnes and Knecht were able to do together and think..."I could do that"

 

[knoxvol52]

Here’s a wild idea -

Let’s hire the best candidate we can, irrespective of what’s between their legs or the color of their skin.

That might be too bananas for some to comprehend, though.

That's too easy of a solution.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Teams had been traveling all year. Its across the board at D2 games, HS games, and D1.

We are a physical team, we got out physicalled.

...we got screwed

 

[vols 30]

Arky AD said on the radio today "I don't know if he'll be here tomorrow. Ask him." haha

Code for "he Gone"

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Like I said, it’s great having Checkerboards around once you learn his MO. He’s really good at what he does.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

I’m content with Rick Barnes and where he has elevated the program. So not even worth talking about replacing him, that’s pure stupidity.

As long as he continues producing the results he has been on the court he can retire as a Vol. This season should highlight that with just 1 scorer his style of ball can compete for a national championship.

I've been saying it...give Rick Barnes TWO bona fide scorers to go with his usual elite defense and he will get to a F4 and possibly win it all.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Basketball? Cameron Carr is going to be a scorer. So is JP Estrella. Awaka was a great find.

The DK find has changed Barnes a bit, and he’s going to get 2/3 from the portal.

I didn't see enough from Carr to say that...but I will say that 3pt shot he hit against Chreighton was cold blooded considering time and place.

 

[knoxvol52]

Teams had been traveling all year. Its across the board at D2 games, HS games, and D1.

We are a physical team, we got out physicalled.

When these computerized officials come along there will be nothing to complain about. It will be here before we realize.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

But do they play defense?

Probably about like Knecht..the question is do they want to work at it? Good defense is pure effort and "want to" mixed with good athletic ability and hand-eye coordination, and some knowledge of the how's and why's of the game.

Imo...any athletic scorer can play really good and even great defense...if they want to.

 

[JCVol00]

Seldon is injured, how is he "healthy?"

Sampson, im an idiot

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

These folks are why we deserve a team and coach like this...awesome!.

 

[85SugarVol]

Muss jumping ship?

Look for a third suitor to get involved here.
Make it a 3-way race for Muss’ service.
It’s about to get a little crowded.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Sampson, im an idiot

 

[Glitch]

 

[mr.checkerboards]

He was interested first time around.

 

[knoxvol52]

Good grief Garrett Crochet mowing the Braves down tonight.

6 innings
2 hits
7 strikeouts.

 

[tnvols72]

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Not saying you specifically, but the issue with "the officiating was terrible" crowd is 1) they only complain after losses and 2) they act like it was the biggest factor, or maybe even the only factor, in the loss. I'm not sure I've seen a single game in any sport in my entire life where officiating was the biggest factor, and definitely not the only factor, in the outcome of a game.

Of course there are poorly officiated games. And speaking specifically about this game, Edey has gotten this treatment every single game for 2 years.

The fact is..with a fair whistle we won this game.

 

[DD4ME]

Anyone own a Cayenne? Recommend?

The owner of my company has owned three. He and his wife have black and white ones. I think his is a GTS. He loves driving them. He likes his Porsche dealership too, but has had trouble getting one repaired after a wreck. None of the european brands are practical from maintenance perspective. If you are asking I presume you've budgeted for higher than average repair and maintenance costs. I've ridden in them and would describe them as sporty luxury, but nothing that exotic.

 

[butchna]

Good grief Garrett Crochet mowing the Braves down tonight.

6 innings
2 hits
7 strikeouts.

Lopez matching up pitch for pitch til now.

 

[knoxvol52]

Lopez matching up pitch for pitch til now.

Yes just give up one on a bloop single in no man's land.

Acuna and Harris dressed like they're going to hold up a 7-11.

Chilly night it seems.

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

Beware practice reports telling you this is going to be the best team, etc. etc. Happens most years.

 

[tnhunter 10]

Lopez matching up pitch for pitch til now.

 

[butchna]

Ozuna!