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[Weezer]

I'm gonna be a nervous wreck by the time the Early Signing Period gets here, hoping that none of our guys flip. @VolByLaw and his AP rumors are making me nervous about our DBs.

 

[engineerVOL]

Boring football but somehow they’ve won 7 of the last 8.

Tonight was fantastic playcalling and execution.

 

[Fullfillmer]

I thought your GF was giving you the evil female stink eye (oh okay, I embellished some), and were calling it a night? Look fellar, if you’re going to keep posting after your blockbuster day, warn some of us older Vol fans. We need time to regroup.

She and her friend concluded it's an addiction - to clarify, at dinner tonight she was running it by our friends I knew I was in trouble. When you called me fellar, I grasped that you might be a Silver Senior - just take all the time you need, I might have to respond when she is asleep or maybe I can slip something into her drink. Of course she is right, so trying to only strike when she is asleep or distracted.

 

[butchna]

Josh Mancuso on Instagram: "How colleges chose their mascot: South Carolina Gamecocks . . . . . #southcarolina #gamecocks #gamecocksfootball #usc #uscfootball #gococks #collegefootball #football #comedy #comedian #funny #funnyvideos #reels #secfootball #sports #joshmancuso #college #mascot @collegegameday @gamecockfb #southern @liamhemsworth"

 

[SmokinBob]

What # post was that?? I completely missed it and who he was responding to..

#78260

 

[SugarCC]

The parts I like most about this are CJH saying "I love OUR classic uniforms" and "...it's part of OUR tradition". It's as if though he's one of US.

He IS one of us. I've said it before...if I were to be concerned about Heupel ever leaving, that concern would only be about the NFL; I don't see him EVER leaving for another college job...and, the NFL really doesn't concern me at all, neither.

I truly believe that Heupel loves Rocky Top as much as anyone ever has, period
I believe whenever he talks about Rocky Top, which is ALL THE TIME, it is genuine, and not just bullet points and selling cars.
He ABSOLUTELY recognizes that UT can be a place of dynasty, that it is without equal, and the greatest college atmosphere in this entire land. It's Camelot; and he and Danny White are taking it to an even higher level.

 

[SugarCC]

My gf is giving me the look - better quit playing, it's been fun. Thanks for so graciously allowing me to offer up my opinion all.

GBO

Vexed out.

 

[SugarCC]

Not sure how to feel about that..

If Hooker just saw the tweet, out of the blue, then responded, that's one thing...but, dude tagged him, so...

 

[VolNash17]

I hope Heupel lets Hendon sling the ball for 400 yards Saturday. He needs the Heisman

 

[Weezer]

I've come to the conclusion I need a job in the recruiting office. Nothing that involves me actually talking to the recruits, but something that lets me know all the details of what's going on. Then I can tease VN about knowing things I can't talk about....

 

[SugarCC]

I dont believe it is humanly possible to be as sick of something, as I am of the term "BVS". Listen closely, if any of you are STILL feeling, using, thinking, having, experiencing, posting this stupid-ass...thing(?), it really isn't anything called "BVS"...all it is, you're just a pus*y.

 

[thomaseusin]

What to watch for this weekend - a nice morning appetizer, then head outside to enjoy the brilliant fall afternoon weather (afternoon snoozers incoming), before the Cock beatdown nightcap twss! Here’s a rooting guide:

Noon

• Baylor rivalry game at home over TCU on their Senior Day. This is TCU takedown try #2 of 3
• Illinois run D slows down Michigan RB Corum’s Heisman hopes

3:30pm

• University of Kroger with the home shocker over UGA, all but guaranteeing our CFP place regardless of SEC outcome
• Maryland makes OSU QB Stroud look pedestrian.
• Miami over Clemson.... just enjoy the fall outdoors at this time slot alright?

7:00pm

• Vols overwhelm the Cocks twss
• 8pm UCLA over USC to eliminate any possibility of PAC12 CFP chatter. The dominoes are falling in the PAC12 and after the chaos last week, USC is the final piece of that puzzle. This is 1 of 3 USC takedowns (Notre Dame and Oregon/Utah winner upcoming)

 

[cHiZzLeVOL]

But yet we have had conversations on here on about how good Golesh has been as an OC and hoping to hang on to him as long as we can. I believe CH lets him calls the plays but CH does listen of course like I'm sure he does the DC and may override some if he feels its needed. Maybe they avoid the question when asked cause they don't want anyone knowing anything they do. Just the the black covers that follow them the whole game. lol

CH is calling those plays. Go back and look at film. It’s why Drinkwitz was getting mad that Heupel was outside of the coaching box. Because it was making it easier for him to see defensive alignments and call in plays on the spot.

 

[UTSuave’]

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Random but I love how Brandon Sanderson has an ability to accurately put to word mental illnesses that are hard to understand

What are you reading? I just finally finished my 2nd read through of TWoT last week.

OMg I had forgotten how awesome and emotionally draining "A Memory of Light" is. You would think that knowing the story would preclude having that feeling again...nope.

That has to be the greatest payoff of a epic series ever written.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

I haven’t seen any video….. we were near the band at the end of the game…. Our tradition goes….. several of our players run to the band after the game to sing with them….. it is near where Missouri exited the field…. About 5-6 of their players stopped and got into a shoving match with some of our guys(Hooker) was one of them…. Staffers stepped in between the players and a lot of trash talk happened for a few more minutes before the Missouri coaches got the rest of the players into the tunnel…. After that…. Hooker ran over and started leading the band.

Lol...that went in the slaughter bank for next year...so stupid.

 

[Rizzo924]

I haven’t seen any video….. we were near the band at the end of the game…. Our tradition goes….. several of our players run to the band after the game to sing with them….. it is near where Missouri exited the field…. About 5-6 of their players stopped and got into a shoving match with some of our guys(Hooker) was one of them…. Staffers stepped in between the players and a lot of trash talk happened for a few more minutes before the Missouri coaches got the rest of the players into the tunnel…. After that…. Hooker ran over and started leading the band.

Interesting. When I shared the video of HH post-game (I think it was of him going to direct the band), my daughter said "was there a fight?" Because you could see something in background (guys sorta start trotting towards the activity instead of just walking around shaking hands) but I couldn't tell for sure what was happening.

 

[volbeast33]

Interesting. When I shared the video of HH post-game (I think it was of him going to direct the band), my daughter said "was there a fight?" Because you could see something in background (guys sorta start trotting towards the activity instead of just walking around shaking hands) but I couldn't tell for sure what was happening.

It had a chance to turn into something much more but their was enough staff over there to limit the fight between the two teams.

 

[volbeast33]

I have no idea but I sure could understand it if Kiffin did. I have no clue about any of this but it was a really good discussion point that Volbeast brought up. To volbeast just to make sure, I enjoyed the talk and I wasn't trying to disagree with you for the heck of it I. Just my thoughts on the subject and they could be absolutely all wrong.

I don’t take any offense to anything…. Just love talking football…As for Golesh…. He had never been an OC before being co-offensive coordinator at UCF in 2020. He wasn’t the play caller there so I doubt he would turn over the reigns at a stressful job like Tennessee. I would guess that Golesh is reporting down to Heup what he sees and any areas that he thinks he can exploit…. Heup is helping Golesh build his resume and gave him a really good title to be able to lure him to UCF and eventually… Golesh has always been organized(recruiting coordinator at many stops) and a great communicator. Not many offensive gurus turn over the play calling to someone else.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

That's awesome........Well done!

Worked out of Huntsville AL for nearly 3 decades before moving back into the shadow of Neyland, and got to enjoy those years up close and personal.

I did however find that their fanbase like every fanbase has some quality folks in it. Not surprisingly, it is easier to find them at the water cooler or church than in sports bars listening to FInebaum back when he was just an Alabama scourge.

 

[Maxwell865]

A lot of football is boring now. I partially blame Heupel, and I'm ok with that.

I could watch Heupel drop 50 bombs in people all day. Don’t think it’ll ever get old for me

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

That attitude is coming to our conference. The whole everything is bigger and better in Texas attitude.
They assume that everybody wants to live there and it’s the best state in America. Gag. I hate Texas And Texans.

I take offense to that.
My kids were born in Texas.
Two greatest states by far are Tennessee and Texas. I’m going to have to take up for little brother.
Which Waffle House are you partial to?

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

I'm gonna be a nervous wreck by the time the Early Signing Period gets here, hoping that none of our guys flip. @VolByLaw and his AP rumors are making me nervous about our DBs.

What are you worried about?? Our program is a playoff contender in year 2 under Heupel? Who in their right mind would want to go anywhere else than Tennessee right now? If guys want to go elsewhere and chase money, then go. They will get ample opportunity to make money at TN, however, Heupel will not change the culture to appease anyone. This culture has us exactly where we are now with what everyone considers lower rated guys. Keep the culture and if guys want to be a part of that and work hard, then great! If they don’t, then someone else will take their spot. I have absolutely zero worries about recruiting anymore.

 

[walkenvol]

Could be but honestly I'm not sure what keeps Merrill off the field now. He has talent. He makes plays. He just seems to be open... by a lot... a lot. Plus Milton seems to LOVE throwing to him.

We just play 3-4 receivers until mop up duty. Leaves a lot of talent standing on the sideline watching.

 

[Christian Lowe]

I think you have to be careful because we all love competitors but there's a fine line between someone being viewed as fierce on the field and a jerk off of it. What made MJ a mega star wasn't his game (it was great) but his image and that was specifically as Mr. Apple Pie All American. No one would "Want to be like Mike" or for their kids to be "like Mike" if Mike's public image wasn't as refined as it was. And I don't know if MJ being MJ could've maintained that image in the social media age.

Teams/franchises had so much more power over the narrative back then as long as an athlete, politician, or performer stayed out of serious criminal trouble (and sometimes even if they didn't) interested companies and parties that had a lot riding on those images could keep the faces of their franchises squeaky clean.

You can't do that today. If someone goes out and acts like an ass in public (and sometimes even in private) we hear about it. There's often video of it and it doesn't go away whenever that day's newspaper is thrown out.

You want Hooker coming out of the pile mad as hell during the Florida game and firing his team up. That's great television and it's competition at its finest but you don't want him to get a rep as the guy that goes after random folks online or takes every little slight too seriously. That can turn on us and him.

To be clear, I don't think that's happening at all but it's an example of how things can turn. Hendon's a celebrity now and he's got to walk a finer line than he used to walk or he can easily fall into a trap. People are going to come after him and he's going to have to be able to let the little things go. It's part of the price of fame. To be fair though, I don't think it will be a problem for him. Everything he's done here has been competitiveness on the field and total class of the field.

MJ was viewed as a jerk off the court.