Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[CABVOL]

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LeBron and shaq

 

[Enki_Amenra]

OSU is gonna run through these teams like blood in a marathon runner's jugular.

 

[UpstateVol613]

 

[CAVPUT]

Their secondaries were superior overall just because their safety play was superior to Tennessee’s. Better LBs too, although we were in their league at LB before Pili’s injury.

The thing that Tennessee didn’t have yet in 2024 that those teams have is talent and DEPTH across the board. The job Heupel has done has made people forget that this was just Year 4 and we’re still limited by the NCAA sanctions. This was our first recruiting class being out from under the investigation cloud.

Those teams could suffer an injury to a guy like Pili and not lose a beat. Telander looked lost late in the season and was a huge step down from Pili. With a healthy Pili and good Safeties, we might’ve beaten Georgia. We had neither in that game.

Aren't we still limited to 83 this year? Not sure when this NCAA stuff will finally be over.

 

[WesTnVol]

I like her more and more. Can she coach receievers?

Man!!
Just point out which wall coach
AD Danny White, hires CJH, hires CKC, hires voice of the Vols MK……..talk about being on a roll

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Nothing more annoying than a northern transplant to make snide remarks about places in the South closing for moderate or low snowfall.

It doesn't take a lot of intelligence to recognize the major differences in infrastructure and equipment to clear snow and ice in the South.

Plus our "wet snow" is a lot tougher to deal with than that dry stuff the nertherners get.

 

[TN-POSSUM]

Arrogance and ignorance. The most annoying combo a person can have.

@Enki_Amenra

 

[A.Vol70]

It's very good. I keep it on hand. It's good straight but not too expensive to use as a mixer. If you see the full proof, you should grab a bottle as well.

Thanks for the info here and about your friend having it as a staple! I am planning on breaking it open tonight hopefully. I will look for the full proof as well next time I'm out.

 

[CAVPUT]

Those teams were so well coached on both sides of the ball. Yes, they were talented. But, play calling was elite. The defensive play call by PSU to rush three, then stunt DL. Offensive play calling. Fun to watch.

Wasn't gonna poke that hornets nest, but the coaching was excellent. Maybe our talent at some positions won't allow our coaches to do what they'd really like to do? Don't know, but the the coaching on display last night was a treat. I was envious.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

@Enki_Amenra

I know you look to me for answers (as you should, I'm right about most everything) but I am just not sure if that statement is true.

 

[Batman1948]

In case anyone missed it, Mike is already on the job. He will be working this basketball season to learn the rhythm and build the relationship with the partner (I assume Bert) in basketball. I think we will probably see him call a game or two later this season but I assume Bob will finish the season as the guy.

Mike said John Wilkerson is THE voice of Vol baseball and "the best to ever do it." Says he has no interest in getting in his way or messing up his craft. Will probably do some small stuff with Vol baseball, especially if John asks for it. But basically bball is John's baby.

John is great at doing the UT baseball games but he lets Vince do some of the mid-week games and that dude is terrible.

 

[InVOLuntary]

I know you look to me for answers (as you should, I'm right about most everything) but I am just not sure if that statement is true.

 

[Batman1948]

Poor Corso is worse off than Biden.

He's just too proud to give it up and probably thinks he's doing a really good game

 

[Enki_Amenra]

 

[Adam Sandler]

Should we tell em?

 

[Brillovol]

Nothing more annoying than a northern transplant to make snide remarks about places in the South closing for moderate or low snowfall.

It doesn't take a lot of intelligence to recognize the major differences in infrastructure and equipment to clear snow and ice in the South.

I can speak on this from personal experience.

I managed a public works department, with an annual maintenance budget of around $5M-6M. About $3M of that went into personnel (~20 people) and another $1.5M went into paving. That doesn’t take into account vehicles, equipment, signals, consultants, signs, etc. that were needed on a regular basis.

Despite that, we had 300-500 tons of salt, a brine maker, 5 plows to put on trucks, and about 7-8 trucks total that could treat roads.

Now tell me this. Why would I invest any more money into something that only affects the public 5 days a year, when I have to worry about keeping everything else up the other 300 days? Only a fool would make that investment. Now you know the decision-making of every city, county, and state road agency.


Those northern transplants can go back if it hurts their feelings so much. I think our fiscal responsibility is just fine.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

 

[Enki_Amenra]

 

[Volnut]

 

[SoilVol]

I can speak on this from personal experience.

I managed a public works department, with an annual maintenance budget of around $5M-6M. About $3M of that went into personnel (~20 people) and another $1.5M went into paving. That doesn’t take into account vehicles, equipment, signals, consultants, signs, etc. that were needed on a regular basis.

Despite that, we had 300-500 tons of salt, a brine maker, 5 plows to put on trucks, and about 7-8 trucks total that could treat roads.

Now tell me this. Why would I invest any more money into something that only affects the public 5 days a year, when I have to worry about keeping everything else up the other 300 days? Only a fool would make that investment. Now you know the decision-making of every city, county, and state road agency.


Those northern transplants can go back if it hurts their feelings so much. I think our fiscal responsibility is just fine.

That's what I told a "friend" who complained on facebook. Use your dang brain. Ironically, he also regularly posts conspiracies and distrust of government and complains of government spending. I think he legitimately doesn't think radar is real and just doesn't believe anything he can't see. I think he'sa flat earther. It's pretty hilarious. But that's why he's a car salesman and has moved a dozen times around the country for... car sales jobs (no offense to fellow salespersons).

Edit: Oh and... that averages out to $150k per person.... want to hire me? I'm bonafide

 

[UTProf]

LVs may be a problem come March. The two point losses to top teams will start becoming wins soon. And if this kind of turnaround happens this fast, what exactly are we all looking at long term?

 

[Batman1948]

Watched the Lady Vols lose a heartbreaker but they showed some grit and toughness I haven’t seen in a while..Just wait until she starts signing great recruiting classes!! 🩵

She already has the #2 class coming in next year and that's without any portal players

 

[Brillovol]

That's what I told a "friend" who complained on facebook. Use your dang brain. Ironically, he also regularly posts conspiracies and distrust of government and complains of government spending. I think he legitimately doesn't think radar is real and just doesn't believe anything he can't see. I think he'sa flat earther. It's pretty hilarious. But that's why he's a car salesman and has moved a dozen times around the country for... car sales jobs (no offense to fellow salespersons).

Edit: Oh and... that averages out to $150k per person.... want to hire me? I'm bonafide

Well keep in mind overhead, so divide that in half for a true average.

 

[Lloyd_Christmas]

LVs may be a problem come March. The two point losses to top teams will start becoming wins soon. And if this kind of turnaround happens this fast, what exactly are we all looking at long term?

Seems to be the process with a team that is actually turning things around. Their next step is just learning how to put a full game together and winning these close games against the better teams. The fact they're already at this point is a really good sign of what's to come.

 

[SoilVol]

Well keep in mind overhead, so divide that in half for a true average.

Yeah I assume some of that probably covers benefits packages.

Also, I just rechecked the post. He actually went and opened his dealership and drove there in his Versa (Nashville area) because he was CONVINCED it wasn't going to snow, doesn't know what precipitation percentages mean, and thinks radar is fake. Nobody else came in. Now he's asking everyone to chill and stop giving him a hard time because he closed the store and is trying to get back home safely and even the main roads aren't cleared

So much for all that Northern experience bud