Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[jave36]

I'm not sure if it's as much an investment as it is insurance against inflation. And as bad as inflation has been lately, I'm not sure there's much of a difference at the end of the day.

And, I'm talking physical gold. Not pieces of paper that claim that you own it, but you can't put your hands on it.

Then you have to go through the hassle of finding someone to sell it to you at market price and buy it at market price. Physical commodities just aren't my thing, but I do think there's potential there for those so inclined.

 

[Orange_Crush]

Then you have to go through the hassle of finding someone to sell it to you at market price and buy it at market price. Physical commodities just aren't my thing, but I do think there's potential there for those so inclined.

And you have to hide it and keep your mouth shut so some neighbor's kid doesn't sneak in and brain you in your sleep...

 

[VolGee4]

Who are those UT sprinters bc Bolt was never dethroned in the Olympics? Bolt has 8-10 medals.

Justin Gatlin and Christian Coleman won gold and silver while Bolt won bronze in the 2017 World Championships. He then retired.

 

[DD4ME]

He got this info from VQ. TIFWIW but a supposed “insider” on VQ that the posters there seem to trust is saying Tony V’s new contract is going to be announced soon with an AAV of $3 million.

Scooping info from pay sites and claiming it as your own would justify the user name.

 

[Rishvol]

Justin Gatlin and Christian Coleman won gold and silver while Bolt won bronze in the 2017 World Championships. He then retired.

Coleman also beat him in the heat

 

[hooperj75]

Last week my company was acquired by Mars for $35.9 billion. How in the world can a private, family owned company spend that much in this economy? Crazy times.

 

[knoxvol52]

Of course but that isn’t what checkerboard was talking about

My bad, I will go back to bed now.

 

[MarcoVol]

Last week my company was acquired by Mars for $35.9 billion. How in the world can a private, family owned company spend that much in this economy? Crazy times.

Heh? Not like Mars is some mom & pop. Net sales of like $50B in 2023.

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

I've started skipping pages. It's kind of nice avoiding the bad jokes. Maybe it was @drvenner 's bad humor making me feel unwell?

Did he make you feel just like Buddy Holly or Mary Tyler Moore. Don’t get on a Plane that drvenner rents for you.

 

[hooperj75]

Heh? Not like Mars is some mom & pop. Net sales of like $50B in 2023.

Yes but with inflation sky high and sales down in all consumer goods the timing seems odd.

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

He got this info from VQ. TIFWIW but a supposed “insider” on VQ that the posters there seem to trust is saying Tony V’s new contract is going to be announced soon with an AAV of $3 million.

If it was George W Bush he is legit with Baseball info

 

[Nash_Vol97]

South Beach will do this to a man if you stay too long

 

[lfvol]

Last week my company was acquired by Mars for $35.9 billion. How in the world can a private, family owned company spend that much in this economy? Crazy times.

In this economy? Do you mean with the stock market near an all time high and an outlook of lower borrowing cost which will be friendly for acquisitions? Hope you will make some money if the deal closes

 

[MarcoVol]

Yes but with inflation sky high and sales down in all consumer goods the timing seems odd.

Ya not that big of a deal for a company doing $50B in net sales per year

 

[Enki_Amenra]

NSFW language in the song

 

[DD4ME]

I like these.

 

[Devo182]

Ive always wanted a Toyota Supra, for some odd reason. They looked wicked.

They have been great investments. The OG Fast and Furious sure didn't hurt. Nor did racing games...Gran Turismo and so on.

But yeah they're friggin awesome. If I just had 100k to throw away I'd love to blow out a 600+ hp Supra. That and an old RWD MR2. Maybe a Corrado and Classic '93 SE-R...sleepers.

 

[DD4ME]

 

[Devo182]

This is an interesting subject. Studies show that 80% of millionaires in America are first generation (not inherited). Of those, about 25% drive vehicles that are at least 6 years old. Of those, Honda and Toyota are the most common makes.

The takeaway is the average person is less likely to achieve a $1M+ net worth by driving brand new, expensive vehicles. High net worth individuals use the money for investments in appreciating assets and drive modest vehicles.

I see some nice vehicles on the road these days. People are willing to pay $1000+ per month to drive them. Maybe they make more income than me, or maybe they’re sacrificing the future for now. I dunno.

As someone that worked in both mortgages and auto loans...I can assure you a large group of the "big 60k truck" folks spend as much on their loan and insurance as their rent or mortgage.

I'll never get it, but to each their own. I'd rather retire early.

It's like when you held strong and didn't waste a 2nd frosting packet on your first toaster strudel of the box...sad now, happy later.

 

[Big Orange#1]

Who are you with that you almost get 5% in your savings account?

I get 4.25% interest with Capital One high yield savings. No fees no minimums functions exactly like a checking account.

 

[Devo182]

The team talent composite is out and Tennessee ranks 17th nationally (8th in the SEC)

We're definitely coming.

Shedding the early 2020s classes and entering the 2025 class, we'll be borderline top 10 next year.

Also just 1 spot (basically tied) behind the defending champs...so yeah we can do it too.

 

[DD4ME]

Last week my company was acquired by Mars for $35.9 billion. How in the world can a private, family owned company spend that much in this economy? Crazy times.

4Th wealthiest family in the world...

 

[Devo182]

I get 4.25% interest with Capital One high yield savings. No fees no minimums functions exactly like a checking account.

Is there a min balance? I've seen some require you keep 10k-25k in it, rather than getting to shift the funds to equities. If not, that's a great rate doe.

I use Fidelity to align with retirement, HSA, personal investments. Only thing I don't have with them is crypto portfolio, hard wallet always. They do 3% no mins. Not that I keep much, if any, in the account. Only extremely short-term needs (~3-6 months).

Still a shiz ton better than back in the day when there were nearly negative interest rates (I believe Japan or some other Asian country actually had to do this at one point they got so close to deflation...yikes).

 

[Jackcrevol]

I get 4.25% interest with Capital One high yield savings. No fees no minimums functions exactly like a checking account.

my goodness please let football get here

 

[Devo182]

Tennessee at 17. Talent Rankings aren't to be confused with Team Rankings. Just stating the avg of talent on the roster:



Interesting

We will play 4 teams that have "more talent" than us.

Have def heard more smoke on UF and Mertz. I definitely could see them being underrated just because their schedule is ridiculous. They do have plenty of talent.

Dear god I hope we beat them by 213 points.