Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[engineerVOL]

Shane knew he'd crossed a line that coaches otherwise have refused to cross, all for just a few more yards on a KO return, and was feeling defensive that he'd been called out on it.

Why does anyone play for that dork?

 

[Orange_Crush]

Why does anyone play for that dork?

Kids aren't the best judges of character?

And also, sunglasses.

 

[peaygolf]

Hey, I heard about a guy there. Stay away from him. His name is "Mr. Brownstone") Rumor is, he won't leave you alone.

He left on the Night Train….he had a rattlesnake suitcase under his arm

 

[Orange_Crush]

Tha

He left on the Night Train….he had a rattlesnake suitcase under his arm

t's good to hear. I guess it just took some patience.

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

I have reached the age where my brain has switched from



“I probably shouldn’t do that.”



To



“What the hell, let’s see what happens.”


Probably not the best time for an ideological shift, especially considering that we are going skiing next week

 

[GiggerVol]

Black eyed peas, fat back, cabbage. . .
Anyone?

Black eyed peas, turnip greens and pork chops smothered in mushroom gravy here

 

[knoxvol52]

Hog Jowl , Black-eyed Peas and Greens for my mother.

Im just having Baked Spaghetti..I don't believe in those old wise tales...

 

[peaygolf]

January 1, 1986
UT - 35
Miami - 7
All the talk leading up to the game was if Miami would be voted National Champion if #1 Penn State lost in the Orange Bowl to #3 Oklahoma (which they did). They really didn't think the Vols had much of a chance against Miami

The Game: Miami scored first using a fake punt to set up a TD pass to future Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and everyone thought that was the beginning of the end for the Big Orange.

However, that was all Miami would score as the Vols brought the pressure of nine-man blitzes and never allowed Vinny to get into the game by sacking him seven times and picking him off three times. The Vols took advantage of those turnovers and good field position to roll over Miami 35-7.

The Big Play: 7:21 in the 3rd Quarter Tennessee RB Jeff Powell blasted through the line and ran 60 yards for a TD that put the Vols up 28-7 and was pretty much the nail in the coffin.

MVP: The UT Defense. They were just all over Testaverde the whole game, giving him nowhere to run or hide. They had a great defensive stand in the 1st Quarter as Miami started on their 13. After 11 plays, Miami ended back at their 13 yard line.

You ask many fans and it is one of their favorite games of all time and people were celebrating all though Tennessee. Fans were packed at the airport for the homecoming and honking horns at the bus as they drove back to the dorms.

 

[Ace]

Hog Jowl , Black-eyed Peas and Greens for my mother.

Im just having Baked Spaghetti..I don't believe in those old wise tales...

Wives tales = traditions passed down from generation to generation

 

[knoxvol52]

Wives tales = traditions passed down from generation to generation

Either or doesn't matter to me.

 

[Ace]

January 1, 1986
UT - 35
Miami - 7
All the talk leading up to the game was if Miami would be voted National Champion if #1 Penn State lost in the Orange Bowl to #3 Oklahoma (which they did). They really didn't think the Vols had much of a chance against Miami

The Game: Miami scored first using a fake punt to set up a TD pass to future Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and everyone thought that was the beginning of the end for the Big Orange.

However, that was all Miami would score as the Vols brought the pressure of nine-man blitzes and never allowed Vinny to get into the game by sacking him seven times and picking him off three times. The Vols took advantage of those turnovers and good field position to roll over Miami 35-7.

The Big Play: 7:21 in the 3rd Quarter Tennessee RB Jeff Powell blasted through the line and ran 60 yards for a TD that put the Vols up 28-7 and was pretty much the nail in the coffin.

MVP: The UT Defense. They were just all over Testaverde the whole game, giving him nowhere to run or hide. They had a great defensive stand in the 1st Quarter as Miami started on their 13. After 11 plays, Miami ended back at their 13 yard line.

You ask many fans and it is one of their favorite games of all time and people were celebrating all though Tennessee. Fans were packed at the airport for the homecoming and honking horns at the bus as they drove back to the dorms.




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I was there. Sitting in endzone behind the Jeff Powell TD run. You could see it develop from the snap. Game over for Miami

 

[Ace]

Either or doesn't matter to me.

Baked spaghetti is a good choice today

 

[BigOrange15]

Hog Jowl is goated

 

[mrMet]

In fairness to @mrMet, he's probably seen a lot of over the top anti-alcohol stuff directed at him in his line of business. I'm assuming that colored his interpretation of what I was saying and he's probably well beyond wanting to have discussions that might focus on the negative impacts of alcohol...and I get that. I don’t think I was out of line...other than the tampon comment (which you have to admit was funny)...but I try to still be understanding as to why the topic can be sensitive for just about everyone in some way. Some things are difficult to discuss. To that point, my suggestion of moving the discussion was based on avoiding further negative responses and not because I'm personally tired of seeing it.

I don’t think anybody here disagrees that alcohol is a poison. I still stand by and agree with everything else I said, especially about the shi**y foods that Americans ingest

you’re free to disagree all you want

 

[InVOLuntary]

Black eyed peas, fat back, cabbage. . .
Anyone?

 

[TrippieRedd]

I just made Rotel dip.

 

[DD4ME]

Happy New Year

So, let us look forward to a new and productive year. Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and height--to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.

 

[Kurtastrophe]

Kids aren't the best judges of character?

And also, sunglasses.

It’s been apparent to most folks that Beamer has a lot in common with Butch Jones. Sadly, it seems Shane has his Dobbs with Sellers for at least another year which means he gets two more years on the job.

 

[Jackcrevol]

I don’t think anybody here disagrees that alcohol is a poison. I still stand by and agree with everything else I said, especially about the shi**y foods that Americans ingest

you’re free to disagree all you want

it's like any vice. gambling, drinking, over eating. It takes a very strong personality to be able to not be affected by them in any way.

Doing things in moderation is key. Seeing how our bodies respond to over indulgence, should be all you need to know.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Alcohol is so last Tuesday

 

[peaygolf]

Holy smokes……
Prayers for the city of New Orleans

 

[MaxVolnGA]

And I thought we’d start the new year off fahrn coaches and busting on recruits. I guess the day is young.
Happy New Year Volnation and here’s hoping for a GA and TX loss to get it started right. Doubt either happen though.

Too soon?

 

[butchna]

They put on a good show, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton and Shaboozy.........

Not a bad lineup

Had never heard of Shaboozey until he was the musical guest on SNL. Verdict? I listened to the musical performances without fast-forwarding…a ringing endorsement.

 

[GiggerVol]

I was there. Sitting in endzone behind the Jeff Powell TD run. You could see it develop from the snap. Game over for Miami

I was there with 3 buddies. We had great seats on the 25 or 30 yard line. We stayed at the Hyatt right across the street. That road trip followed by the trip to watch the Miracle at South Bend are etched in my memory forever I hope

 

[Lloyd_Christmas]

I don’t think anybody here disagrees that alcohol is a poison. I still stand by and agree with everything else I said, especially about the shi**y foods that Americans ingest

you’re free to disagree all you want

I never disagreed about certain foods being bad. My point was that alcohol has worse, and more immediate, negative side effects if the context is over-indulging in either...which is why I think it's a little bit of a false equivalence. Ultimately, what we think about either isn't really worth all this back and forth.