Recruiting Forum Football Talk IV

[nicksjuzunk]

Isn't there somewhere in Ethiopia that claims to have the Ark of the Covenant?

Pretty sure it’s still in the US ARCHIVES, as seen in Indiana Jones

 

[Jackcrevol]

Isn't there somewhere in Ethiopia that claims to have the Ark of the Covenant?

i think there are a few places that claim this.

 

[Johnny Majors' Ghost]

That's not what happened.

He visited us a few times, loved what we had to offer. Loved what we put together. So convincing in fact, that everyone around the program and his own family felt confident in Tennessee's chances.

Then Ohio State's head coach, of all people, comes out and demands more NIL resources, or their standing as an elite program would be in jeopardy.

A few weeks later they put themselves in a better position and won out. That's the game. We played it and almost won.

Next time we have to be harder to turn down.
https://www.spyresports.com/volunteer-club-levels

So any truth to some rumblings that recent NIL scrutiny may have put a damper on Spyre's efforts with new recruits? Just curious.

 

[Weezer]

I think my BVS is flaring up today. Or it might be hemorrhoids. But I think it's BVS.

 

[BigSteve09]

So any truth to some rumblings that recent NIL scrutiny may have put a damper on Spyre's efforts with new recruits? Just curious.

They (the powers that be, and the golden children of the sport) will do everything that they can to neutralize our greatest advantage - NIL. Until the court rules in their favor, we have to do everything that we can to do the Nico plan as many times as possible.

We have a window of opportunity NOW to cash in on the thing that we all agree sets us at the very top of the sport - our passion. Every day that passes, we are letting a golden opportunity slip through our fingers.

We have enough fans and enough want-to that we could do exactly what TAMU did in terms of turning our roster around overnight. Even if TAMU gets told that they can't do what they did again, they already brought in the big dogs.

 

[VFL1993]

So I’m confused on one thing. Are we not in it for any highly rated WR’s that are tight with Nico? I just don’t recall seeing any quotes from anybody saying that they are close with him. I figured we would see some new names pop up once Nico committed but that doesn’t seem to be the case at the WR position. Maybe it’s hurting us a bit that Nico is in Cali.

 

[BigSteve09]

So I’m confused on one thing. Are we not in it for any highly rated WR’s that are tight with Nico? I just don’t recall seeing any quotes from anybody saying that they are close with him. I figured we would see some new names pop up once Nico committed but that doesn’t seem to be the case at the WR position. Maybe it’s hurting us a bit that Nico is in Cali.

Our #1 priority should be Mauigoa.

 

[VFL1993]

Our #1 priority should be Mauigoa.

I totally agree but I thought having the 5 star QB commit would be more attractive to WRs than what it appears to have been so far.

 

[Weezer]

Part of me wonders if we're wasting our time shooting our shot with some bigger targets and hurting ourselves with more realistic options in the meantime? And this isn't just about Tate. I keep looking at the guys we know we're pursuing, and I wonder, if we miss on this guy or that guy, where do we go? It doesn't seem like we have a ton of fallback options. I mean, I know it should work itself out in the end, but these last 15 years makes one worry. No one has been as snakebit as Tennessee.


Ooh, I see the copperhead!

 

[Johnny Majors' Ghost]

I'm just worried that Nico won't have anyone to throw the ball to. Striking out on WRs so far.

 

[BigSteve09]

I totally agree but I thought having the 5 star QB commit would be more attractive to WRs than what it appears to have been so far.

We were damn close to getting Tate. I don't think he looks our way in pre-NIL times, and probably not without Nico either. We're still getting looks because of Nico.

 

[CAVPUT]

This thing is a game changer and a fun toy.

Get those coals going in no time

I used to use that, but I only break it out when I've got a big shou sugi ban finish to apply on a project. I found this little fella and loved the way it looked. Much smaller and easier to maneuver. And yes, it's great for that reverse sear, too.

 

[butchna]

Im just worried that Nico won't have anyone to throw the ball to. Striking out on WRs so far.

Mebbe some of the current freshmen will stick around…

 

[bignewt]

Im just worried that Nico won't have anyone to throw the ball to. Striking out on WRs so far.

people are the worst.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

This list is terrible.

 

[Glitch]

Bag up your Dogs Crap. Put it in a Bag and Light it on Fire. Set on her porch and ring the doorbell. Run home

 

[bignewt]

This list is terrible.

Dear Jesse...

 

[mr.checkerboards]

That's not what happened.

He visited us a few times, loved what we had to offer. Loved what we put together. So convincing in fact, that everyone around the program and his own family felt confident in Tennessee's chances.

Then Ohio State's head coach, of all people, comes out and demands more NIL resources, or their standing as an elite program would be in jeopardy.

A few weeks later they put themselves in a better position and won out. That's the game. We played it and almost won.

Next time we have to be harder to turn down.
https://www.spyresports.com/volunteer-club-levels

Thats not exactly how i heard it. We were asked for more money than OSU after the Nico deal was released. He was asking OH St for quite a bit less and our coaches didnt want to give him want he wanted because they wanted to leave some for defense. To get some of these kids we need to start beating UF, UGA and Bubba

 

[Johnny Majors' Ghost]

So after some thought the Tate decision is pretty simple. If the NIL deals were pretty much equal he chose the school with much more recent success. A 9 win season by Heupel and company in 2022 will help immensely with next year's recruiting class.

 

[BigSteve09]

Thats not exactly how i heard it. We were asked for more money than OSU after the Nico deal was released. He was asking OH St for quite a bit less and our coaches didnt want to give him want he wanted because they wanted to leave some for defense. To get some of these kids we need to start beating UF, UGA and Bubba

That makes sense too. In either scenario, we needed more resources. Think about if we didn't have to choose who we wanted.

 

[BigSteve09]

So after some thought the Tate decision is pretty simple. If the NIL deals were pretty much equal he chose the school with much more recent success. A 9 win season by Heupel and company in 2022 will help immensely with next year's recruiting class.

He also grew up liking Ohio State, but yes, success begets success.

 

[Dudleys87]

Dear Jesse...

Brian Kelly, who has never had such a schedule is #3?

Stoops gets 5 for what longevity and stability?

 

[mr.checkerboards]

That makes sense too. In either scenario, we needed more resources. Think about if we didn't have to choose who we wanted.

Im not sure what OH ended up paying, but the number I heard from us was 1.5

 

[BigSteve09]

Im not sure what OH ended up paying, but the number I heard from us was 1.5

I hope that's true. Let's pool some more together and win the next one(s).

 

[utkevdawg1]

I'm not cheap.

That is not what I heard.

But I was prepared to spend $500 in plants. Could be yours if you waggle your trunk until she vomits so much she would rather move than clean up the volume.