Recruiting Forum Football Talk IV

[KB5252]

Sir I am with you 100% and I hope you give her a great chance. I have 3 shelties, wife and a son at home and my 3 yappers are my world as much as the rest of them.

I have a Chihuahua, a Great Pyranees/Anotolian Shepherd mix, 5 cats, a rabbit, 38 goats, a flock of chickens, horses and ducks. All of them are rescues except for the dogs and half the chickens.

Maya is the name of the dog we took in. I'm growing very fond of of her. I may introduce her to our big boy Bear tomorrow and see how they get along.

 

[Orange Studs]

But what if you did give up a big play if they were going to score anyway? At first I thought he was willing to let them have whatever between the 20's then dial some stuff up in the red zone. He kept rushing 4 in the red zone too. He went out of character against Ky and it won us the game. Obviously they were doing whatever they wanted until the very last part of the game. Once they got into the red zone we won us that game blitzed what 2-3 times in a row and sacked Levis all three times straight? That was the only thing that won that game for us.

Look, it boils down to whether one thinks Banks got everything out of that defense, whether he got 100% out of the talent. Whether he defense over achieved, achieved, or underachieved. In my opinion he under achieved and it had to do with scheme. for the most part it was basic and if you asked the opposing offense what defense you wanted TN in they'd tell you "Keep doing what you're doing".

I hope I'm wrong but I saw nothing out of the defensive play calling that goves me any confidence that we'll see a serviceable defense under his direction. That's my opinion, doesn't make it right or wrong. We'll see in a couple of years. I think we'll know 12 months from now.

I should have just kept it to myself. Anything but 100% sunshine pumping is frowned upon unless of course it's negative talk about a player.

this always seems to be the go to statement after a long back and forth discussion. Cause people didn't agree with you? Your my friend we gone through alot at the same time in life but I just don't get that. It makes you sound like cause people don't agree we are all just sunshine pumpers. Why can't it just be "I guess we will just have to agree to disagree and live it at that.

 

[Vols4us]

Durkin's D keeping the mighty Kiffinites in the game. Campbell is going to make some money at the next level.

 

[volbeast33]

Mean while back at the ranch Jared Verse is contemplating the biggest decision of his life. Wonder what the latest is on that decision.

I wonder what his opinion on banks is?

 

[Orange Studs]

Have we locked up the 7 good defensive transfers from the portal yet?

You mean you haven't heard?

 

[drvenner]

I feel bad because I feel like you’re always trying to engage with me and I never really care enough about what you say. So let me throw you a bone real quick. Figure it’ll make your night.

You should not feel bad. I only engage when I think you are off base. And, I don't very much care if you care what I have to say or not.

 

[Orange Studs]

You should not feel bad. I only engage when I think you are off base. And, I don't very much care if you care what I have to say or not.

Dang I wonder who that was toward. lol Must be someone on my ignore list.

 

[onevol74]

Mean while back at the ranch Jared Verse is contemplating the biggest decision of his life. Wonder what the latest is on that decision.

This thread needs a vacuum cleaner.

 

[Vols4us]

And what happen to Coral is why these kids opt out

Unless your team is playing in the NC playoffs, there is no reason for a future high draft pick to risk it IMO. It is what it is and their personal futures are at stake. If you can improve your draft stock by playing, maybe. But not if you are already a known commodity to the GM's.

 

[Vols2DaWall]

So jealous of Baylor’s D. They are so good. And they hit hard almost every play

 

[seaofORANGE22]

Hope South Carolina and KY get all the hype while we stay under the radar and outwork them. Obviously winning the bowl game would have been better. But there's some upside to ending the year like that.

We had one of the more entertaining games this bowl season and got screwed and everybody knows it. We didnt choke the game away like we've seen TN do in the past. We put on a good show. And still get to keep the chip on our shoulder to carry us into the offseason.

Should keep expectations from the casuals fairly low as well. Which is good in the long run.

I'm not predicting anything but i am very much looking forward to seeing next year's team come together. Got a good feeling.

 

[JacketVol]

Am I not allowed to have an opinion? Just because I have no confidence in his abilities do I just need to stfu? I've backed my stance up with facts. No one can dispute them, all that anyone can do is make excuses.

Dang it. Chill.

 

[TheRain]

 

[volbeast33]

How long do we have to give banks a pass…..
Next year, the following year????
We have a good coach who can win big here but has a bad DC. I don’t understand people defending a **** job on defense and then turning around and bitching about a record setting offense that is also lacking talent but the coaches are blamed……
The DC and defense as a whole sucked it up this year plain and simple and needs to do a hell of a lot better next year
Yes, the Offense needs to improve and be more efficient but the back 7 on defense need major coaching up this off season and the DC needs to keep learning bc he can do well here but needs to learn from this past year being a first time DC

It’s ok to discuss what we need to fix in both areas…… I thought we would have one of the best offenses and one of the worse defenses in awhile….. I trust Heup…. If he thinks scheme with Banks was an issue then I trust him to make a move….. if he thinks it is depth/talent then I am cool with trying to build up that talent/depth with banks as coordinator……

 

[De La Cloobs]

 

[abbyvol]

As I sit here quarantined I have to tell you all a story. I got a call from an officer I had worked with a year prior on an animal neglect case about a week ago for an emergency rescue of a dog that was the sole survivor of a domestic murder/suicide and was completely shut down. He asked if I could take her at the request of the victims immediate family he told them he knew a good place for her that would give her every chance. They didn't feel it right to take her to the pound. She's a mastiff pit mix. I've kept her away from our other animals in the back bedroom I quarantined in earlier this week.

I've had concerns about her, she did not eat for two days. Very standoffish. And she wanted nothing to do with me until this afternoon. I came back into the room with a small silkie rooster that the flock had turned on to get a flashlight to assess his injuries. When I walked into the room she immediately came to my feet, never done that before in the last week. I thought no, this isn't a snack but something told me there was more to her interest.

Over the last few hours she sat next to me as I treated him put him in a carrier. She has not left his side since I brought him in. I've taken him out a time or two to gauge his level of shock, each time she has nuzzled him and shown interest and looks at me as I help him. She now let's me pet her and interact with no suspicion what so ever.

She has a long way to go and I never considered keeping her but if she shows this much compassion to a chicken maybe she could live on the farm with us, we will see. A lot of hurdles to cross but she's a different animal tonight I even brought an old blind cat we took in into the room and she's wonderful with her.

I can't imagine her suffering, watching the people she trusted and depended on kill and then take their own lives. I can't imagine her pain, nor her compassion for an animal that maybe she felt needed help like her. I refuse to be ashamed of the fact that as I type this tears roll down my face. I can't understand how anyone could mistreat animals, I wish those who do a special place in hell.

I ask all of you to support your local rescues, any resource you provide saves and changes lives!

 

[abbyvol]

As I sit here quarantined I have to tell you all a story. I got a call from an officer I had worked with a year prior on an animal neglect case about a week ago for an emergency rescue of a dog that was the sole survivor of a domestic murder/suicide and was completely shut down. He asked if I could take her at the request of the victims immediate family he told them he knew a good place for her that would give her every chance. They didn't feel it right to take her to the pound. She's a mastiff pit mix. I've kept her away from our other animals in the back bedroom I quarantined in earlier this week.

I've had concerns about her, she did not eat for two days. Very standoffish. And she wanted nothing to do with me until this afternoon. I came back into the room with a small silkie rooster that the flock had turned on to get a flashlight to assess his injuries. When I walked into the room she immediately came to my feet, never done that before in the last week. I thought no, this isn't a snack but something told me there was more to her interest.

Over the last few hours she sat next to me as I treated him put him in a carrier. She has not left his side since I brought him in. I've taken him out a time or two to gauge his level of shock, each time she has nuzzled him and shown interest and looks at me as I help him. She now let's me pet her and interact with no suspicion what so ever.

She has a long way to go and I never considered keeping her but if she shows this much compassion to a chicken maybe she could live on the farm with us, we will see. A lot of hurdles to cross but she's a different animal tonight I even brought an old blind cat we took in into the room and she's wonderful with her.

I can't imagine her suffering, watching the people she trusted and depended on kill and then take their own lives. I can't imagine her pain, nor her compassion for an animal that maybe she felt needed help like her. I refuse to be ashamed of the fact that as I type this tears roll down my face. I can't understand how anyone could mistreat animals, I wish those who do a special place in hell.

I ask all of you to support your local rescues, any resource you provide saves and changes lives!

 

[Vols4us]

Hope South Carolina and KY get all the hype while we stay under the radar and outwork them. Obviously winning the bowl game would have been better. But there's some upside to ending the year like that.

We had one of the more entertaining games this bowl season and got screwed and everybody knows it. We didnt choke the game away like we've seen TN do in the past. We put on a good show. And still get to keep the chip on our shoulder to carry us into the offseason.

Should keep expectations from the casuals fairly low as well. Which is good in the long run.

I'm not predicting anything but i am very much looking forward to how next year's team comes together. Got a good feeling.

If you have the right coaching staff, the second year (sometimes the third) are the years their programs typically make the big jumps in winning. I think the finish to this class will tell which. We need D transfers, the O is set outside of maybe another OT transfer.

 

[InVOLuntary]

this always seems to be the go to statement after a long back and forth discussion. Cause people didn't agree with you? Your my friend we gone through alot at the same time in life but I just don't get that. It makes you sound like cause people don't agree we are all just sunshine pumpers. Why can't it just be "I guess we will just have to agree to disagree and live it at that.

Because it's true. It boggles my mind how you can't be the least bit critical of a coach without being attacked by the mob. It's exactly why I seldom share opinions on here. I've said multiple times I don't think it's wise to get rid off him. I just have zero confidence in his abilities. If you or anyone else disagrees, that's fine.

On the other hand, players seem to be fair game. If we don't perform it's the players. The coaches put them in the right spot, the players just didn't execute. The coaches are paid handsomely and I expect them to perform to a much higher levels as professional. If Banks was as good on defense as Heup is at offense, we would t be having this discussion.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Dang it. Chill.

Lol, that's rich coming from you.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

So the question for me is who all is coming back (specifically of the seniors that can return cause of the COVID season).

I'll hold off predictions until knowing that and knowing how we finish with this year's recruiting class.

What does how we finish in recruiting have to do with our record next season?

 

[gainesvol82]

Looks like some kind of alien that will latch onto your face and forcibly impregnate your mouth with its eggs that eventually rip their way out of your belly.

 

[abbyvol]

Great story! Thanks for sharing. What a great example of Compassion (human and animal)
Good luck in your recovery. My wife and I are also in Covid Recovery taking it slow.

 

[JacketVol]

Lol, that's rich coming from you.

Touché

 

[ugg]

So jealous of Baylor’s D. They are so good. And they hit hard almost every play