Recruiting Forum Football Talk VI

[VolsDoc81TX]

I think the big issue here is one of cultural perception. If he were to make a video in his car giving a thorough review of a handgun, with verbal disclaimers about safety and responsibility, it'd be one look. Making a video dancing in the car, brandishing a firearm, with a friend that's making gangland-esque pistol hand gestures may come across as quite different.

I'd say this is a response to the portrayal of a culture that's perpetrated and glamorized senseless crime and violence, as much as anything else. And I'd say that any business or corporation has the right to distance themselves from such if they feel it's in their best interest.

Yeah I guess I just don't agree that the act of having a gun in a vehicle is irresponsible. Also having a gun on camera is not irresponsible. This one is people just looking for a story. People want to make him look bad for even owning a gun.

If he likes fire arms I think it would be more beneficial to have him train with legit instructors and learn how to respect fire arms. He has the money where he can do a lot of cool things at ranges. But instead they try to make him just dribble and don't do things they don't want him to (which is his constitutional right). I'm personally against employers having a say over peoples personal life's, but I know corporations have more rights than people in this country.

How about the fact that even though he is an idiot, he has basketball talent. There are tons of kids in Memphis who idolize him. It Ja can wave around a pistol, so can I! I bet Ja would shoot that arse hole if he were her so I will.
Memphis youth already have too much exposure to guns, gangs, and violence. Why have a NBA moron encourage it very publicly.

When I worked at the Memphis Country Club, on my introductory tour , when they showed me the employee locker room, the Assistant Manager told me the employees were required to leave their guns and knives in the locker room. The MCC was not in a dangerous part of town, but in Memphis, a dangerous part of town is never far away. I’m not sure who was more surprised, me by that statement or the AM when I said that I didn’t own a pistol. I was 18 and that was 1980.
Things are much worse now in Memphis. Just watch Ja is essentially throwing fuel on the fire.
I’m a big proponent for gun rights. Responsible gun rights. Any other gun rights are essentially criminal offenses.

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

Ja was just suspended of all team activities.

It means nothing if he also isn’t getting paid.

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

Agree with the last part. Hiring Dooley is what set this program back and this job is way too attractive to make a hire like that. Hell, NOT hiring Patterson the year before was also a colossal mistake. Patterson coveted this job and would have been a great fit.

Hamilton is more responsible than anyone for the decade-plus football struggles.

Look further back. Hiring kiffin made dooley look like a good choice because he had a Southern accent. I am embarrassed to say that I was all in at his introductory press conference because he sounded like a well educated Southern coach. Boy was the cover on the wrong damn book!

 

[UTSuave’]

I get what you're saying, I do; but, hell, she does look amazing to be 81 years old.

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[UTSuave’]

There is a lot of evidence that FDR and the U.S. military leaders antagonized Japan and goaded them into attacking prior tk Pearl Harbor. Not saying that we wanted Pearl Harbor to happen but that we were hoping for some sort of Japanese action that would result in U.S. citizens supporting entering the war.

Definitely would not be the first or last time that politicians and military brass have looked for ways to drum up support for a military campaign.

“Awakening the sleeping giant” FDR war speech to congress was nice…But churchill’s speech to parliament still gives me chills..I admire the ole chap

 

[Jackcrevol]

She is not a teenager….. she is 20.

That's young, man.

Anyway. How bout them Vols?

 

[nicksjuzunk]

Bud Light controversy and now Sports Illustrated…

It’s almost as if someone says “What is the absolute worst decision we could make?”…. And then pay the monies to do that thing.

Knowing your audience is not high level marketing guru stuff. People will talk about it, but won’t buy it. Look at Bud Light sales since March. Down 18-20% last time I checked

 

[Jackcrevol]

Bud Light controversy and now Sports Illustrated…

It’s almost as if someone says “What is the absolute worst decision we could make?”…. And then pay the monies to do that thing.

Knowing your audience is not high level marketing guru stuff. People will talk about it, but won’t buy it. Look at Bud Light sales since March. Down 18-20% last time I checked

Again, if it werent such an amazing beverage to imbibe, I may understand that statistic a bit more. But when you're the undisputed King of Taste, it's unfathomable that folks would seek other alternatives.

Lets see, plain clear yak piss, or well paired ingredients like Vanilla and Bourbons...malted barleez...aged in oak barrell, with creamy head (twss).

Bud Light. All Day Long.

 

[UTSuave’]

This one blows my mind. @SweetasSoda I’d love to hear your take on this…definitely uncharted territory

WNBA Suspends Aces Coach Becky Hammon for Comments About Player's Pregnancy

 

[VolInDayton]

How about the fact that even though he is an idiot, he has basketball talent. There are tons of kids in Memphis who idolize him. It Ja can wave around a pistol, so can I! I bet Ja would shoot that arse hole if he were her so I will.
Memphis youth already have too much exposure to guns, gangs, and violence. Why have a NBA moron encourage it very publicly.

When I worked at the Memphis Country Club, on my introductory tour , when they showed me the employee locker room, the Assistant Manager told me the employees were required to leave their guns and knives in the locker room. The MCC was not in a dangerous part of town, but in Memphis, a dangerous part of town is never far away. I’m not sure who was more surprised, me by that statement or the AM when I said that I didn’t own a pistol. I was 18 and that was 1980.
Things are much worse now in Memphis. Just watch Ja is essentially throwing fuel on the fire.
I’m a big proponent for gun rights. Responsible gun rights. Any other gun rights are essentially criminal offenses.

If they are not breaking any laws they can "wave" a pistol around in this country.

His contract to play basketball. Understandable if sponsors want to distance themselves from him. As of now he's getting every penny of his guaranteed contract.

This story was blown up from a 2 second clip I could barely notice on someone else's IGlive with 100 viewers

 

[Jackcrevol]

BoT,

You're a Lakers fan, right?

 

[jave36]

But did you see the Livvy (the LSU NIL gymnast) swimsuit pics

The greatest con in all of history is convincing women that revealing their bodies means they're confident and empowered. For millennia men everywhere had to work for that, but recently someone tricked women into believing that they're proving their independence and courage by giving it away for free.

"Take THAT society, I'll show you my body and you can't stop me!"

I realize SI isn't an example of that, it's more social media. But it made me think of it.

 

[Jackcrevol]

The greatest con in all of history is convincing women that revealing their bodies means they're confident and empowered. For millennia men everywhere had to work for that, but recently someone tricked women into believing that they're proving their independence and courage by giving it away for free.

"Take THAT society, I'll show you my body and you can't stop me!"

I realize SI isn't an example of that, it's more social media. But it made me think of it.

I dont think these yahoos are giving it away for free.

Some of these knuckleheads make good money. Anyone soft enough to be influenced by a social medialite has issues.

 

[Cactus Jack]

The greatest con in all of history is convincing women that revealing their bodies means they're confident and empowered. For millennia men everywhere had to work for that, but recently someone tricked women into believing that they're proving their independence and courage by giving it away for free.

"Take THAT society, I'll show you my body and you can't stop me!"

I realize SI isn't an example of that, it's more social media. But it made me think of it.

THIS x1000

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

My argument was sooner or later, he would have run out of resources. Perfect example was the Russian campaign. They got their asses handed them.

Once the Luftwafe was taken out of the equation, it was goodnight sweetheart.

Nice to see you rooting for the home team!

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

You concluded your "Age of Chivalry" term paper at UT with that last one, didn't you?

Absolutely. Made no difference what I wrote. She had told me that the best that I could do was probably a C.

 

[jave36]

I dont think these yahoos are giving it away for free.

Some of these knuckleheads make good money. Anyone soft enough to be influenced by a social medialite has issues.

There are entire publications dedicated to praising women as courageous for posting naked pics of themselves on Instagram. It's truly insane.

 

[chvy1986]

I mean I would be changing my name by now

 

[Jackcrevol]

There are entire publications dedicated to praising women as courageous for posting naked pics of themselves on Instagram. It's truly insane.

like plus sized women? i dont get it. sounds like porn.

 

[volbeast33]

88 is pretty impressive

 

[Jackcrevol]

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I mean I would be changing my name by now

It's fixed!!!!!

 

[Jackcrevol]

88 is pretty impressive

It says just shy of 86, I mean, in my day I probably couldve fouled that off before striking out. Ok, no contact...

But for collegiate players thats in the cheap seats.

Still an incredible feat for a female. Good on her.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

It says just shy of 86, I mean, in my day I probably couldve fouled that off before striking out. Ok, no contact...

But for collegiate players thats in the cheap seats.

Still an incredible feat for a female. Good on her.

We have a RP on roster right now that I don't think I've ever seen throw 86... (Kirby)

What I'd be curious to know is how good is she with placement and ball movement, cause if she's throwing mid 80s to high 80s but can drop a curve from one corner to the other in the zone or move a slider across the entire plate she has a legit shot.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

We have a RP on roster right now that I don't think I've ever seen throw 86... (Kirby)

What I'd be curious to know is how good is she with placement and ball movement, cause if she's throwing mid 80s to high 80s but can drop a curve from one corner to the other in the zone or move a slider across the entire plate she has a legit shot.

How fast do high school pitchers usually throw?

 

[Jackcrevol]

We have a RP on roster right now that I don't think I've ever seen throw 86... (Kirby)

What I'd be curious to know is how good is she with placement and ball movement, cause if she's throwing mid 80s to high 80s but can drop a curve from one corner to the other in the zone or move a slider across the entire plate she has a legit shot.

in my experience, lefties who throw on a plane - get rocked.

I would think that a simple offspeed and curve would suffice in College. Kirby is a lefty, is he not?