Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[Enki_Amenra]

 

[The Dog]

No need to fear, the next 2 weeks will drag along. . .

Yes, they will. I hate "Byes", but I know we need 'em. Next 2 weeks will seem like 2 months, tho

 

[JP_UT_O&W]

The point is playing that extra game. I almost am thinking I'd rather miss the championship game and save the bodies. Sort of like an early exit in the SEC basketball tournament when you're getting a good seed anyway.

You don't think the 2 weeks between championship game and first round is enough?

Also, our last tough game is Georgia on Nov 16, since it's UTEP & vandy afterwards...that'll leave 3 weeks for any nagging injuries to get healed up between our last big game and the SEC championship game

 

[Enki_Amenra]

 

[InVOLuntary]

 

[Jack Burton]

Jackson Arnold was rated as the better QB of the two when it comes to Nico by at least some of the services. Can we please quit placing such importance on recruiting rankings? TIA.

I can’t remember the exact stat but I think 5* QBs end up having something like a 30% to 50% bust rate. How to define bust is difficult but it’s usually not getting many significant snaps/starts in college. I look at a guy like Brock Vandagriff who was a composite 5* but looks like he can’t play. It’s weird.

 

[Orange.]

lol, dumb stat then.

It is a sort of joke. But a joke with an edge: It's much easier to win at a neutral site than in front of an amped crowd in Norman, and Tejas knows it. That's why Tejas found a way to avoid it forever.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Yes, they will. I hate "Byes", but I know we need 'em. Next 2 weeks will seem like 2 months, tho

I'm still thinking UGA & Bama getting byes at the same time before they play is a conspiracy.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

That is an instant classic gif

 

[InVOLuntary]

You don't think the 2 weeks between championship game and first round is enough?

Also, our last tough game is Georgia on Nov 16, since it's UTEP & vandy afterwards...that'll leave 3 weeks for any nagging injuries to get healed up between our last big game and the SEC championship game

Maybe. To add to your point, is having too much of a break a hindrance? You know the SEC championship game would be a battle. What if we were to lose a major contributor? It's an interesting question to ponder.

 

[The Dog]

I'm still thinking UGA & Bama getting byes at the same time before they play is a conspiracy.

Well, somebody has to lose, so one team will bitch and say the "Bye" messed up their momentum and came at the wrong time. That's one thing to look forward to

 

[smokeyhuntsgators]

No need to fear, the next 2 weeks will drag along. . .

 

[Enki_Amenra]

What was wrapped around the game ball they gave Heupel?

 

[JP_UT_O&W]

Maybe. To add to your point, is having too much of a break a hindrance? You know the SEC championship game would be a battle. What if we were to lose a major contributor? It's an interesting question to ponder.

I hear you. I think the coaches and team are really well disciplined. Look at 2nd-4th/5th string guys going hard and not giving up on plays despite games being well in-hand.

Maybe it's wishful thinking, but even if the team basically got to take it easy and rest between georgia game and the playoffs, we'd come out fired up.

Plus it's a home game...

If it were the previous coaches or even some of the previous Heupel teams that lacked a little bit of the leadership and swagger that this team has, it may be a different story.

I think we'll be fine.

Just win

 

[JP_UT_O&W]

What was wrapped around the game ball they gave Heupel?

Looked like a sweat band

 

[peaygolf]

What was wrapped around the game ball they gave Heupel?

Piece of the tarp from the “Boomer Scooner” maybe

 

[Weezer]

What was wrapped around the game ball they gave Heupel?

Greatness.

 

[pierce60]

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Lol at Peyton in full uniform. That’s hilarious

 

[Orange.]

Jennings!! Great day

The man is simply a great football player. Heart and soul.

 

[peaygolf]

Twitter has been great today

 

[Aesius]

Not a single program/AD in the nation can match Tennessee’s vibes right now.

 

[peaygolf]

@drvenner

I have a pet tree.

It’s a lot like having a pet dog but the bark is much quieter.

 

[Weezer]

@drvenner

I have a petite wee.

It’s really small.

Much funnier IMO.

 

[butchna]

Now these are the class fans that @butchna was talking about.

Wife and I got close to the field after the game and Mrs. butchna with her T-Rex arms couldn’t do a proper selfie. Lovely old lady and undoubted lifetime Sooner faithful happily offered and snapped us. Considering the disappointing results, I wouldn’t have even asked…all too gracious, open and friendly. Simple detail that stands out to me.