Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[UTSuave’]

So it’s us versus Disney?!

 

[UTProf]

Somebody said we needed more positivity

Sampson be like "Can we run this every time? Damn that was easy"

 

[Go Fight Win]

Wonder if that Oregon State RB would wanna come here next year since we’re losing Sampson more than likely.

Hankerson is a beast. Currently a Jr.

doubt we'll need a proven plug and play the way bishop is coming along. IMO our staff banks on him developing his pass blocking and is 1a with seldon and lewis rounding out our stable. Keith needs another year, and we are bringing Baker in so there's our two guys in development. Could see us targeting a d2/socon kid for depth so as to not scare anyone off. IMO they'd rather take another HS than portal anyways but we'll see how things shake in the '25 class, looking unlikely the further we get in season, but someone could always emerge

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

Traitorous...IMO.

Why?
My son wanted to go to a TAMU game where his Mother and favorite uncles also attended.
Some college games are great regardless of which teams are playing.

 

[zhangliao04]

I was just about to post that. Not only did he not even get a hand on anyone, but he was probably in Sampson's way. He was fine the first three games of the season...now it's like he's not even trying sometimes.

TBF, Heard is a much better run blocker than pass blocker this year. That just stood out to me in that video. Hopefully it clicks or if there is an injury he kicks it quickly. OL needs to get better yesterday.

 

[rikberry31]

He looks like he plays with no effort. It looks really lazy.

I think it is more like awkward and off balance. Lance Heard should never be bull rushes.

 

[rikberry31]

Oh trust i will, but I also know that you can still be a man and true fan and enjoy your day by walking away and watching later. For some people in some circumstances it is too emotional to be healthy.

Emotional health is overrated.

 

[rikberry31]

But how could you be sure it wasn’t dirty?

Purified by fire.

 

[rikberry31]

Dan Marino style...

Wrong Dan, Fouts.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Wonder if that Oregon State RB would wanna come here next year since we’re losing Sampson more than likely.

Hankerson is a beast. Currently a Jr.

This question belongs on the Glover thread. Thanks

 

[rikberry31]

Please, oh please, fix our issues. I'll have a massive celebration if the offense finally explodes. Worried about our linebackers with Pilli down and corralling the QB. Gonna need lots of discipline.

Oh the Bammers are going to get lots of discipline, WGWTFA.

 

[jave36]

Wonder if that Oregon State RB would wanna come here next year since we’re losing Sampson more than likely.

Hankerson is a beast. Currently a Jr.

Bishop and Seldon would make our RB room a tougher sell to a transfer.

 

[tnhunter 10]

From Chat GPT lol

Over the past two seasons, Tennessee's football opponents have had surprisingly few live ball penalties, especially in key games. Notably, in three SEC road games during the 2023 season, Tennessee's opponents were called for just one live ball penalty across all games, which contributed to significant frustration among fans and coaches alike. This pattern of minimal penalties on opponents extended to several critical matchups, including games against Alabama and Kentucky, where Tennessee's opponents escaped without any live ball penalties despite numerous apparent infractions.

At home, Tennessee's opponents faced a higher penalty count, with two SEC opponents (South Carolina and Texas A&M) being flagged for a combined 12 live ball penalties for 118 yards. However, the lack of penalty enforcement on the road has been a recurring theme, raising concerns about the fairness of officiating during these games.

Tennessee fans and analysts have expressed frustration over the lack of holding and pass interference calls against their opponents. The main reasons cited are perceived officiating inconsistencies and bias, particularly in SEC road games. For instance, during several recent matchups, including against Alabama and Kentucky, Tennessee's defensive players, especially pass rushers like Tyler Baron, were frequently held without any penalties being called. This lack of enforcement was noted even when holds were clear on replay.

Some argue that this pattern is part of a broader issue with SEC officiating, where the home teams, or high-profile programs, seem to benefit from leniency. Tennessee's head coach Josh Heupel has avoided directly accusing referees of bias, but the statistical disparity in penalty calls—particularly live ball penalties—has been striking. Over a stretch of road games, Tennessee’s opponents were called for almost no significant infractions, despite visual evidence of violations.

This has led to speculation among fans and commentators that officials might be more hesitant to call penalties on certain teams or in certain environments, which can tilt games in favor of Tennessee’s opponents. However, this remains a matter of perception, and no formal conclusions have been drawn regarding deliberate officiating bias.

 

[rikberry31]

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Woke up to 4 bears in the yard this morning.
It must be a sign

Well I woke bare in the yard this morning, I know that’s a sign.

 

[TN-POSSUM]

From Chat GPT lol

Over the past two seasons, Tennessee's football opponents have had surprisingly few live ball penalties, especially in key games. Notably, in three SEC road games during the 2023 season, Tennessee's opponents were called for just one live ball penalty across all games, which contributed to significant frustration among fans and coaches alike. This pattern of minimal penalties on opponents extended to several critical matchups, including games against Alabama and Kentucky, where Tennessee's opponents escaped without any live ball penalties despite numerous apparent infractions.

At home, Tennessee's opponents faced a higher penalty count, with two SEC opponents (South Carolina and Texas A&M) being flagged for a combined 12 live ball penalties for 118 yards. However, the lack of penalty enforcement on the road has been a recurring theme, raising concerns about the fairness of officiating during these games.

Tennessee fans and analysts have expressed frustration over the lack of holding and pass interference calls against their opponents. The main reasons cited are perceived officiating inconsistencies and bias, particularly in SEC road games. For instance, during several recent matchups, including against Alabama and Kentucky, Tennessee's defensive players, especially pass rushers like Tyler Baron, were frequently held without any penalties being called. This lack of enforcement was noted even when holds were clear on replay.

Some argue that this pattern is part of a broader issue with SEC officiating, where the home teams, or high-profile programs, seem to benefit from leniency. Tennessee's head coach Josh Heupel has avoided directly accusing referees of bias, but the statistical disparity in penalty calls—particularly live ball penalties—has been striking. Over a stretch of road games, Tennessee’s opponents were called for almost no significant infractions, despite visual evidence of violations.

This has led to speculation among fans and commentators that officials might be more hesitant to call penalties on certain teams or in certain environments, which can tilt games in favor of Tennessee’s opponents. However, this remains a matter of perception, and no formal conclusions have been drawn regarding deliberate officiating bias.

 

[Jack Burton]

We have WRs running wide open or breaking open all game. Execution just isn’t there.

Execution has definitely been an issue. We do have WR running open. I just don’t think any of them are elite. Maybe Matthews is that dude.

 

[screenthis]

Well I woke bare in the yard this morning, I know that’s a sign.

A sign to stop drinking so much?

 

[TrippieRedd]

doubt we'll need a proven plug and play the way bishop is coming along. IMO our staff banks on him developing his pass blocking and is 1a with seldon and lewis rounding out our stable. Keith needs another year, and we are bringing Baker in so there's our two guys in development. Could see us targeting a d2/socon kid for depth so as to not scare anyone off. IMO they'd rather take another HS than portal anyways but we'll see how things shake in the '25 class, looking unlikely the further we get in season, but someone could always emerge

Fair enough.

I think we turned away Ollie Gordon this past season so I guess our coaches are fairly confident in who we have.

 

[Orange.]

From Chat GPT lol

Over the past two seasons, Tennessee's football opponents have had surprisingly few live ball penalties, especially in key games. Notably, in three SEC road games during the 2023 season, Tennessee's opponents were called for just one live ball penalty across all games, which contributed to significant frustration among fans and coaches alike. This pattern of minimal penalties on opponents extended to several critical matchups, including games against Alabama and Kentucky, where Tennessee's opponents escaped without any live ball penalties despite numerous apparent infractions.

At home, Tennessee's opponents faced a higher penalty count, with two SEC opponents (South Carolina and Texas A&M) being flagged for a combined 12 live ball penalties for 118 yards. However, the lack of penalty enforcement on the road has been a recurring theme, raising concerns about the fairness of officiating during these games.

Tennessee fans and analysts have expressed frustration over the lack of holding and pass interference calls against their opponents. The main reasons cited are perceived officiating inconsistencies and bias, particularly in SEC road games. For instance, during several recent matchups, including against Alabama and Kentucky, Tennessee's defensive players, especially pass rushers like Tyler Baron, were frequently held without any penalties being called. This lack of enforcement was noted even when holds were clear on replay.

Some argue that this pattern is part of a broader issue with SEC officiating, where the home teams, or high-profile programs, seem to benefit from leniency. Tennessee's head coach Josh Heupel has avoided directly accusing referees of bias, but the statistical disparity in penalty calls—particularly live ball penalties—has been striking. Over a stretch of road games, Tennessee’s opponents were called for almost no significant infractions, despite visual evidence of violations.

This has led to speculation among fans and commentators that officials might be more hesitant to call penalties on certain teams or in certain environments, which can tilt games in favor of Tennessee’s opponents. However, this remains a matter of perception, and no formal conclusions have been drawn regarding deliberate officiating bias.

I can say with certainty that there were several no-callls on obvious fouls on Texas A&M's in Knoxville in last year. No-call DPIs in favor of Texas A&M was a major influence on that game even being close.

Also: Sally omits to notice that in both of those home games we were penalized more times and for more yardage than TAMU and the South Carolina.

Not to imply that any statistics are necessarily accurate because they do not count no-calls and wrong calls.

Addendum: In that home game, we were called for four offensive holding penalties. Tamu was called for one.

 

[rikberry31]

Crimson Tide is the dumbest name ever.



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GO VOLS

Almost as bad as the Peabody Golden Wave aka the Golden Showers.

 

[UTProf]

I sign to stop drinking so much?

If you're past 25 and this happens you might want to just stop drinking period. lol.

 

[rikberry31]

I h

Lol the band's drummers play a drum beat and the players would circle around them and get amped up. Iirc sometimes they'd lock arms.

I hated that stupid “Circle of Life.” I think Butch and Dikcwitz are kin.

 

[Adam Sandler]

So it’s us versus Disney?!

lol at mizzou in the rando conference

 

[UpstateVol613]

 

[Orange.]

The first thing Disney would insist on is some kind of NIL caps to put the crooked and illegal enforcement racketeering back in business.

Just a hunch. No inside info.