Recruiting Football Talk VIII

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For anyone critical of the program feeling i am poking fun in your direction today fear not. We all have doubts. I just get tired of seeing some try to pull the sprinkler system when all we did is burn some toast. We all burn some toast once in a while. I had to walk away after the OSU loss personally to keep from doing the same. One of my devotionals immediately after was not to be judgemental of others this year. I will be working on that 365. I promise that. So I won't jump the shark by judging how anyone else fans. Kick the bucket of bulbs if it helps. Sometimes it does.

We all are passionate, but boy am I glad we kick ass in every sport too. Makes one seasons end the start of something else fun.
 
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DD4ME said:
For anyone critical of the program feeling i am poking fun in your direction today fear not. We all have doubts. I just get tired of seeing some try to pull the sprinkler system when all we did is burn some toast. We all burn some toast once in a while. I had to walk away after the OSU loss personally to keep from doing the same. One of my devotionals immediately after was not to be judgemental of others this year. I will be working on that 365. I promise that. So I won't jump the shark by judging how anyone else fans. Kick the bucket of bulbs if it helps. Sometimes it does.

We all are passionate, but boy am I glad we kick ass in every sport too. Makes one seasons end the start of something else fun.
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I have had to work on my emotional response to football for a while.

The big issue for me is I can handle a loss or bad game etc it is coming on here and getting fired up by like minded people.

I have to regulate my reading after bad games.

Which sucks cause I love it here.

Buts it’s best for me and how I want to handle things.
 
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SpringBokVol said:
I have had to work on my emotional response to football for a while.

The big issue for me is I can handle a loss or bad game etc it is coming on here and getting fired up by like minded people.

I have to regulate my reading after bad games.

Which sucks cause I love it here.

Buts it’s best for me and how I want to handle things.
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I recommend gummies
 
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DD4ME said:
Don't even like Ubben, but let him cook

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What i have read from him was quite well written...he actually has talent with the written word which is rare these days. Shoot, running an article past an editor, or even through Grammarly these days is rare before posting flawed emotional drivel for all the world to see. That said, I am not paying to read anyone elses opinion about my VOLS. No thanks.


MoCo_Vol said:
Yeah, don't know how I forgot him

Dodson - 6'0" 185lbs, high 3 star and top 100 WR nationally. From his tape you can see he's got speed and can make tough catches, he'll be a guy that probably flashes in year 2 or 3 though. Like you said not sure he'll move ahead of Staley and if we bring in a portal slot guy he'll likely be a ST player or RS candidate this upcoming season.

Good news though he appears to have done some return work in HS.
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Well done. Agree with all of this. If Jefferson goes to slot, Dodson definitely redshirts IMO while Staley and Jefferson split reps this year. Will be interesting to keep an eye on.
 
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SpringBokVol said:
I have had to work on my emotional response to football for a while.

The big issue for me is I can handle a loss or bad game etc it is coming on here and getting fired up by like minded people.

I have to regulate my reading after bad games.

Which sucks cause I love it here.

Buts it’s best for me and how I want to handle things.
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I never go in the FF after a loss or bad news. Its almost entirely idiot NegaVols and unbearable.
 
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screenthis said:
Oh, I do love a good battle scene.

On a side note, Knecht seems to have gone cold for the Lakers. Need him to pick it up....maybe shoot another 2,000 threes during practice.
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I watch every Lakers game because of DK. They run at best 4-5 catch and shoot plays/game for him. He has to be almost perfect in order to even hit double figures. That has also led to him pressing when trying to get his shot. He doesn't get iso plays because LeBron, Austin R and A Davis get just about all of those.

He's also had some defensive struggles lately. He's getting matched with 6'9 threes. They are just too long at times for him and shoot over him, even when he stays in front of them.
 
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WangoTango said:
I watch every Lakers game because of DK. They run at best 4-5 catch and shoot plays/game for him. He has to be almost perfect in order to even hit double figures. That has also led to him pressing when trying to get his shot. He doesn't get iso plays because LeBron, Austin R and A Davis get just about all of those.

He's also had some defensive struggles lately. He's getting matched with 6'9 threes. They are just too long at times for him and shoot over him, even when he stays in front of them.
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I've watched a fair amount myself (Laker's fan). He makes several athletic plays driving to the basket and rebounds well. But, he just hasn't gotten hot from the outside lately. At one point, they had him in the starting rotation but that didn't last long. He'll have to hit those threes though to stay in the league. Much of this is first year struggles to figure things out. Long term, I believe he'll be a solid NBA contributor.
 
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screenthis said:
I've watched a fair amount myself (Laker's fan). He makes several athletic plays driving to the basket and rebounds well. But, he just hasn't gotten hot from the outside lately. At one point, they had him in the starting rotation but that didn't last long. He'll have to hit those threes though to stay in the league. Much of this is first year struggles to figure things out. Long term, I believe he'll be a solid NBA contributor.
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I'm an old school Lakers fan as well. I agree, long term he's going to be a value for just about any team. I think the Lakers as a whole have struggled with their identity outside of everyone standing and watching LeBron and AD dribble. I think the trade for Milton was a good thing. D'Angelo just brought the entire offense to a stand still and he's such a volume shooter that it hindered everyone, even the big 2.

DK has had an impressive first half of his rookie year. His best days are still coming for sure. His attitude remains great from what I've seen. He's still running the floor hard, getting loose balls and rebounding. He also finishes great at the rim. The shots will start falling again I'm sure. He's just too good as a shooter. Appreciate the discussion.
 
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WangoTango said:
I'm an old school Lakers fan as well. I agree, long term he's going to be a value for just about any team. I think the Lakers as a whole have struggled with their identity outside of everyone standing and watching LeBron and AD dribble. I think the trade for Milton was a good thing. D'Angelo just brought the entire offense to a stand still and he's such a volume shooter that it hindered everyone, even the big 2.

DK has had an impressive first half of his rookie year. His best days are still coming for sure. His attitude remains great from what I've seen. He's still running the floor hard, getting loose balls and rebounding. He also finishes great at the rim. The shots will start falling again I'm sure. He's just too good as a shooter. Appreciate the discussion.
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Well, hello fellow Lakers fan. I started with Magic (my Fav all time player) and imo, in consideration for GOAT. Side note, Austin Reaves has been amazing lately. Now, he is the third stud on that team. As for D'Angelo, I'm a little surprised he didn't do more. I was happy he came back after some strong performances on other teams. But yes, the trade was the right thing. With all that said, Lakers are so much more 'fun' now having a 'vol' on the team.
 
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