Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[Vfl2407]

What happens in a Cock-A-Boose stays in a Cock-A-Boose.

Big celebration of cocks today on ESPN huh? All those people big on cocks huh?

 

[TitanicVolz]

Isnt every Saturday and its glorious
Go vols

 

[Orange_Crush]

Do people not realize the Titans fanbase Venn diagram is not two overlapping circles of Titans & Vols?

Signficant portions of Mississippi, Kentucky, and Alabama are also Titans fans.

Many Vols fans aren't even Titans fans. Just looking through this forum that is apparent, but nobody is pleading for all Vol fans to become Titans fans, because we'd all recognize that as absurd. Yet, people complain when the Titans get and draft players from rival universities.

And oftentimes it seems the people complaining are fans of a different NFL franchise in the first place who, wait for it, also don't peddle to the Vols or any other college fanbase.

Yep. Those Titan fans sure hated a certain former Alabama running back. It must merely be that Captain Clutch played for Kentucky (whom we don't really see as a rival).

 

[logginlarry]

Rece Davis absolutely just introduced Shane Beamer as the “head cock-ch” on Gameday

Like he caught himself in the middle of saying head cock and tried to make it into head coach.

Head Cock. Lmaoooo

Can you imagine the laughs and giggles on the set during a commercial after that?

 

[mrMet]

Never have and never will be a Titans fan because I lived too long before the state got a franchise. Not speaking for anybody else, but I think any resentment from Vols fans stems from their apparent avoidance of drafting ANYBODY from the program. There’s gotta be somebody they’d take a flyer on…but they’ve resisted. Their team…not ours.

They literally drafted Theo Jackson last year as a prime example

They also picked Justin Hunter in the second round back when. These are just two examples

People just don’t pay attention

 

[Weezer]

I agree. I don't think anyone complained about DH being a Bamer. Nor do they complain about Jeff Simmons being a Miss State Bulldog, or AJ Brown being a Rebel Land Bear Shark.

But when it comes to Levis suddenly this, "Titans franchise needs to pander more to the homestate team" and now Latham is "human garbage" because he has an anti-Vols quote and again a plead for pandering.

Levis sucks and is NOT the guy. And they never should have drafted him. But not because he went to Kentucky, and that doesn't mean they should've drafted a Vol in that slot either. Also, Latham is going to be a pro for a long time imo.

Honestly, a big part of the "drafting Vols" argument stems from their only being two real QB choices when Levis was taken. It was Levis or Hooker. Of course, we all feel Hooker would have been a better choice. We all saw Levis be hot garbage, and we all saw Hooker on a potential Heisman trajectory before he went down. The fact they picked Levis made a lot of us feel some kind of way.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

I gave this a like, but he also has Northern Illinois, vandy and the gamecocks in the playoffs. Kudos for no bama or ole miss though.

I understand the NIU pick because a lot of people think NIU will take the Group of 5 representative slot in the Playoff....but..

However...Vandy and SC being on that list makes it a total joke.

 

[peaygolf]

And he’s only played 11 games. If he’s able to figure it out, and I have my own doubts, but if he does, I’m going to be the most insufferable dude on here

I've been a Levis backer since the draft.............but talking to some former players that are still pretty much "in the know" of what's going on in the Titan's facility.............I'm having some serious doubts...and it's not just based on what happened last Sunday...

We shall see........but if he turns it on........I'll be right there with ya.

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

 

[mrMet]

You can get more insufferable?

You know nothing John Snow

 

[Devo182]

Watching Marty & McGee and they say Napier is copy of harbaugh.


Not sure I see it

Yeah, they seem just alike

 

[Volunteer821]

He is what he has always been and always will be...a big armed guy who is a massive choker whose mind blows up at the worst moments.

I don't see how people don't understand that....he is the same QB he has always been and always will be.

I get why they have hope...he will make several splash plays and beautiful throws where he looks like one of the greats...and then he inevitably completely spazzes out and looks like Nathan Peterman against Florida.

Jeff George lite.

 

[Weezer]

They absolutely missed on Levis.

Latham will be fine imo. His first game at left tackle against Sweat was a tall order. And he still probably performed better than anyone we've had at that position since Lewan lol

Maybe, but I'm sure you understand my point. The Titans are not currently playing winning football. It's never wise to court controversy when the natives are restless.

 

[Orange_Crush]

He absolutely will not last. A QB who has never executed a game-winning drive in his college or professional career won't become a franchise QB in the pros. The greats make their mark on the game by winning in those moments, and he turns the ball over chronically in those moments.

That's really the point. Titan fans could overlook the mayo, the dancing, and his unfortunate decision to transfer to Kentucky. We could put our arms around him and try to help him recover from those things.

But he is like a woman's female organs. Early in life, they've made every egg they'll ever produce. It's just a matter of them being dropped month by month.

Levis has already produced every head-scratching, opponent-helping, game-losing mistake he'll ever make. They're all already collected deep within him. We just get to watch him bleed them out week after week.

 

[Jimmy Football]

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Yeah, they seem just alike

 

[Volunteer821]

I have no issue with AA. He’s even better than Schuerholz.

I think so to and that says a lot. Schuerholtz was great.

 

[Devo182]

Is B1G Noon Kickoff the only decent college football morning show now?

Well...until Gameday comes to Knoxville for Bama...

 

[butchna]

They literally drafted Theo Jackson last year as a prime example

They also picked Justin Hunter in the second round back when. These are just two examples

People just don’t pay attention

TWO names out of 27 years comes to mind…I’m sure there are others, but it’s a noticeable trend. I’m a Bears fan and when Jerry Angelo was GM he had a NOTICEABLE affinity for selecting Vanderbilt players. So deflecting me with the PAY ATTENTION bs is a tad weak. I wouldn’t have posted if I didn’t.

 

[Weezer]

They literally drafted Theo Jackson last year as a prime example

They also picked Justin Hunter in the second round back when. These are just two examples

People just don’t pay attention

I agree. You don't pay attention. At least not to the actual arguments being made by many of us.

 

[vol9799]

What lmao? Are the Preds suddenly only drafting Knoxville Ice Bears players?

It's a professional franchise. It's not their job to coddle to college sports fans. I honestly can't think of a single other NFL fanbase that thinks like this.

Here we go. NFL apologists: "ooh, aah, the NFL..." Fine, I just happen to think very little of their business practices.

Has nothing to do with who the Preds draft. It has everything to do with the culture they have instilled in their organization from the top to the bottom. They do everything they can to embrace the area and give Chik-Fil-A a run for their money on customer service attitude. Why? Not bc they want to "coddle college sports fans" but because it is good business. They don't assume they are above trying to fit in.

The Titans came in and have, from the beginning, displayed the "we are the NFL, and don't need anyone" attitude. They think they are above having to practice "good business." And they will continue to reap 30% empty seats on average as long as they do it.

I started my post by saying it was petty and I didn't care. But if you think other NFL franchises don't try to embrace their local culture, you are mistaken.

 

[Devo182]

This is what I’m banking on. I think they let him get some stats and he breaks some long ones, but agree it has to happen in the first half or I’m cooked

We are simpatico.

Just need 1 big run. Think he hits one.

 

[jmacvols1]

Not sure I'm following. They're generally faking injuries so they can substitute. They're not substituting so they can fake injuries.

I'm referencing faking injuries to stop the clock to give the team a rest, slow down momentum of the other team.

 

[peaygolf]

Jeff George lite.

pretty good comparison.

I like the Farve one............

 

[Orange_Crush]

And he’s only played 11 games. If he’s able to figure it out, and I have my own doubts, but if he does, I’m going to be the most insufferable dude on here

So, we all agree that you'll most likely remain a likable member of the board.

If not, feel free to go full Titan and become incredibly unlikable to the Vol fans here. You do you.

 

[csprig9]

Game day!!!
Go Vols!!!!