Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[MarcoVol]

I’ve always been back and fourth with how professional athletes should be paid.

After this, I won’t say another word about it…..it’s not fair.

Don’t see why professional athletes can’t just make 300-400k a year and be fine. Isn’t everything paid/catered for by the team?

Bc the players are who the fans pay to see

 

[Adam Sandler]

Again FiretrUCK the committee

 

[TrippieRedd]

Bc the players are who the fans pay to see

The workers are who the customers pay to see

Where’s my 50mil?

 

[Adam Sandler]

Ohio State has plenty of talent and likely one of the most expensive payrolls in football. However, they are beatable, as their quarterback isn't impressive.

Need to make sure we’re able to wreak havoc when he drops back

 

[NighthawkVol]

So I have seen so many people being up the QB starting record “stat” when talking about how successful a QB is. Now that insinuates that a QB wins games. Which is ridiculous. Here is why people need to stop using the QB starting record crap.

Today Josh Allen threw for 342 yards and 3 TDs and ran for 82 and 3 TDs. That’s 424 yards. Buffalo had 445 TOTAL yards. So Allen accounted for about 95% of the teams offense and lost. So does that mean the Bills loss should be on Allen?

You’re exactly right. It’s the most ridiculous narrative in sports.

 

[jpope9]

 

[Adam Sandler]

I want to see mental toughness from this team on the road. When it’s a one possession deep into the second half do we have what it takes to make plays to win the game?

We failed the mental toughness challenge against UGA. We have a chance to prove ourselves again at Ohio State.

Offensive coordinator also needs to make play calls that are not expected and better ease of execution. It will be a tough atmosphere.

Gotta keep penalties in check too. The less 1st/3rd down penalties and less holding/personal foul calls the better.

 

[barrylee]

TX will beat Clemson easily.

Off topic, anyone out there watching New show on Showtime, The Agency?
So far looks like a good show to me.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

What were you doing in '68? Any Vietnam?


(There is a crazy comment about Vietnam with a bunch of wild replies in the comment section of that video)

 

[#JuanVol]

Waiting for that KY job to open.

KY job will have a ton of interest when it opens. As long as you maintain 6-8 wins a year they have shown they are willing to pay $9m and keep you. Who wouldn’t want that.

 

[Weezer]

I don't think Georgia will beat ND, the back-up QB ain't gonna be Stetson Bennett. We will play the winner of PSU and ND.

I think even with a backup QB, Georgia wins. Notre Dame is overrated IMO. And so is Penn State.

 

[Adam Sandler]

Interesting.

Georgia player suggests Tennessee Vols' defensive line had a tell that gave away when certain pressures were coming - NewsBreak

Not a great look for the Vols

www.newsbreak.com

"First off, I'll say watching film, picking up cues on when they're going to do it (stunts/twists)," said Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge when asked about blocking the UT defensive line. "What are they doing when this foot is back every time? I remember actually against them two years ago, when we played them here (Athens), one of their defensive ends, every time he had his outside foot back, they were teeing. So, picking up on stuff like that. And kind of just throughout the game, noticing stuff."

This is the difference between very good and elite. We need to become masters of the details.

 

[rikberry31]

Your opinion is your opinion.

It’s 2024, tradition needs to get thrown out the door. At least it’s slowly starting to finally!
- Smokey
- Blacks
- Lady Vols Blue accents.

Loving it.

The principal strategery of those trying to overthrow a nation is destruction of the family, culture, and traditions. When we forget who we were and are the battle is over. As for me and mine, WE ARE TENNESSEE. Vol Nation.
I actually see wearing alternate uniforms as a kind of insult and a slap in the face to the opponents. We are saying that they are not worthy and we respect them so little we are going to play in drag.

 

[dmwvol12]

Clemson is gonna get killed by texas, but I so want texas to lose.

A good friend’s sons are both going to texas. The entire family has been subjugated and are now obnoxious as eff longhorns. I’m amazed at how quickly they became condescending pricks. It makes me sad, but my hatred for all things longhorn has increased exponentially. It’s so bad that I actually found myself rooting for uga to win the SECCG.

How much fun would it be for Clemson to beat the longhorns, then, I don’t care who wins between ASU and clemson. However, since I hold no animosity towards ASU, let clemson beat them barely.

Then there’s a rematch of Tennessee clemson in the next round. Dabo would have a nervous breakdown if he has to play Tennessee again. Especially with a Tennessee that’s better than the last time.

Tennessee versus Indiana for the National Championship game? Any of y’all on board with this scenario?

We have the toughest path to the semi-finals. It’s only right that we get an easier path to the NC!

Your hatred of Texas rivals my utter disdain for all things Bama. I love your plan and hope you can pull it off. I think it’s highly unlikely this playoff goes like everyone expects. Anyone can beat anyone in one game. Vols have as good of a chance as anyone even though we do have the toughest draw on paper. Glad they actually play the game on the field. 14-2 until we’re not.

 

[TrippieRedd]

The principal strategery of those trying to overthrow a nation is destruction of the family, culture, and traditions. When we forget who we were and are the battle is over. As for me and mine, WE ARE TENNESSEE. Vol Nation.
I actually see wearing alternate uniforms as a kind of insult and a slap in the face to the opponents. We are saying that they are not worthy and we respect them so little we are going to play in drag.

I do agree with you though


Just win

 

[rikberry31]

Will Tennessee go to a college or high school in Ohio a few days early to acclimate? Hard to say without knowing how much colder it will be. Will the semester be over?

They would be better off with a few days at the gun range if they are staying in Columbus.

 

[TrippieRedd]

They would be better off with a few days at the gun range if they are staying in Columbus.

Drop em off in South Linden.

That’ll toughen em up

 

[walkenvol]

I get it and the mealy mouth double talk was nauseating but if you look up what the BCS projections were it’s basically identical. We are all biased and it’s just going to come down to opinions. I think the correct 12 teams got in at the end of the day. The biggest issue is giving a 9 and 12 seed first round byes. Actually Oregon got screwed worse than us. At the end of the day you are going to have to beat several good teams to win it. I think there could be some surprising results. Let’s ride.

I don’t know the perfect answer to the first round byes, but there should be some concession made for teams that won their conference championship game verses the teams that got an extra week’s rest. JMO

 

[TN-POSSUM]

 

[rikberry31]

Of course we get the night game on the road

It is the only decent game of the weekend. Possibly TU and Clemson might be decent. I just think if the games we could have had if we could replace Boise, Indiana, Ariz St., SMU, and Indiana. Half of the teams suck and wouldn't make it through the FCS playoffs..

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Why are you being negative? In the immortal words of the great wrestling philosopher,

No woo.

Because the bracket they gave us is the worst by far. We got completely screwed by not getting to host this game....otherwise I would feel the same way.

You know and I know...hell man every Vol fan knows..we don't play well on the road against good teams...and OSU is a really good team with a massive chip on their shoulder.

I hope we win...it will be a monumental achievement.

 

[Glitch]

In the immortal words of Jerry Lawler, "I love puppies!"


No, @Glitch , Yetis do not eat puppies.

You should. They are delicious and they come right to you if you offer to pet them.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Also, for the love of orange, tackle somebody on kickoffs and don't fumble the ball on the opening (or any) drive! They've got a good defense, 14-0 in the first 4 minutes will be hard to overcome against them.

*anyone know how to reset the cash for just autocorrect on android? Sally is getting a little too gratuitous with her fixes.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

It's nonsense bravado.

You can say "we believe we can beat OSU at their place" and be reasonably confident.

"anytime anyone anywhere" is nonsense bravado.

I know that and you know that...but Heupel HAS to say that, he gas to try and make his team believe that.

I want Heupel to say it...but I also know that what you say is true. I just hope the team buys it.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

You should. They are delicious and they come right to you if you offer to pet them.

He's still on his human eating phase