Recruiting Forum Football Talk VI

[Big Orange#1]

If we can pickup Bennett and Cole after the big 3 this week

 

[#Vol4Life1991]

If we can pickup Bennett and Cole after the big 3 this week

 

[Jackcrevol]

It will be a good class, not great. But good.

Would put us at around 21. With a ton of needs. WR, TE, DE and DL. Really, DL.

To be truly exceptional we need a couple Garner specials.

 

[bignewt]

It will be a good class, not great. But good.

Call me in three years when we actually know.

 

[SSVol]

Call me in three years when we actually know.

I was gonna say maybe wait until ESD, but in fairness, your answer is even more correct.

 

[SweetasSoda]

Late last year my wife lost feeling in her hands, feet, and other areas, and was becoming ataxic. After months of doctor tricks we finally got the diagnosis...severe stenosis of the cervical spine. Called for immediate surgery that could leave her completely blind (told her that on the operating table) and quadriplegic. Surgery had some complications and post op her condition was considerably worse. By day 3 or so I was afraid we were going to lose her, story for another time. It was...hard. After 38 years I don't even know how to live without her by my side...

...but then the tide turned. We got her stable and she was able to go home after a couple more days...

...and then began the hard work of finding the new normal. I became the "woman of the house". Did things I'd never done. Helped her bathe. Dress. Go to the bathroom. Dyed her hair. I did my work. And her work. And took care of her. I was overwhelmed, but in time things got easier and became more routine.

After 4 weeks she finally started improving. Moved from a walker to a cane. Didn't need me quite so close. Approaching 6 weeks now she doesn't really need the cane too much, but balance is still a bit dodgy. She's almost back to where she was the day of surgery. I still help her bathe and I'll be up for the next dye job too. No worries, I'm an expert now.

I say all that to say that from sitting alone in a restaurant staring at a plate of food I couldn't eat and contemplating what life would be like without my partner of 38 years, I found a path to a new normal and God gave us the strength to walk it. And it's ok. Things I never thought I would do have become precious memories that I would hate to have missed. We adapt and grow and the new normal does actually become normal.

I wish she didn't have to face it. She's had way more than her fair share. Third spinal op. Heart valve replacement. Several other ops. It isn't fair, but it's our normal. And again, it's fine. We grow.


And you will be fine too. Peace brother.

 

[SweetasSoda]

Heck that’s why we play for a winner and loser. That’s how competition works. The wording makes it sound like you wouldn’t take wins and loses into account which makes zero sense. GBO

But haven’t they tried to come up with matchups people would want to see so a 4 loss SEC team plays a 2 loss ACC team? Plus you have bowls taking the 3rd SEV team and BIG10 vs PAC10. Isn’t that saying you would just go by wins and losses?

 

[Glitch]

I heard Wartburg Warriors. TIFWIW BBQOM

Bucksnort Bandits FTW!

 

[Glitch]

I heard Wartburg Warriors. TIFWIW BBQOM

Barbecue On Me?

 

[Jackcrevol]

Barbecue On Me?

 

[InVOLuntary]

Barbecue On Me?

Yes

 

[dwaugh]

Barbecue On Me?

Beating Bama quenches our misfortune?

 

[WesTnVol]

Late last year my wife lost feeling in her hands, feet, and other areas, and was becoming ataxic. After months of doctor tricks we finally got the diagnosis...severe stenosis of the cervical spine. Called for immediate surgery that could leave her completely blind (told her that on the operating table) and quadriplegic. Surgery had some complications and post op her condition was considerably worse. By day 3 or so I was afraid we were going to lose her, story for another time. It was...hard. After 38 years I don't even know how to live without her by my side...

...but then the tide turned. We got her stable and she was able to go home after a couple more days...

...and then began the hard work of finding the new normal. I became the "woman of the house". Did things I'd never done. Helped her bathe. Dress. Go to the bathroom. Dyed her hair. I did my work. And her work. And took care of her. I was overwhelmed, but in time things got easier and became more routine.

After 4 weeks she finally started improving. Moved from a walker to a cane. Didn't need me quite so close. Approaching 6 weeks now she doesn't really need the cane too much, but balance is still a bit dodgy. She's almost back to where she was the day of surgery. I still help her bathe and I'll be up for the next dye job too. No worries, I'm an expert now.

I say all that to say that from sitting alone in a restaurant staring at a plate of food I couldn't eat and contemplating what life would be like without my partner of 38 years, I found a path to a new normal and God gave us the strength to walk it. And it's ok. Things I never thought I would do have become precious memories that I would hate to have missed. We adapt and grow and the new normal does actually become normal.

I wish she didn't have to face it. She's had way more than her fair share. Third spinal op. Heart valve replacement. Several other ops. It isn't fair, but it's our normal. And again, it's fine. We grow.


And you will be fine too. Peace brother.

So much I want to say. This, this hear is a man

 

[#Vol4Life1991]

It will be a good class, not great. But good.

Would put us at around 21. With a ton of needs. WR, TE, DE and DL. Really, DL.

To be truly exceptional we need a couple Garner specials.

I think it will be a really good class. “Good” class is finishing 15ish… top 10 is really good and top 3 is great

 

[VolNash17]

Vols will push for a top 5 class by December. 9-3 or better regular season will just add to the momentum

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

Vols will push for a top 5 class by December. 9-3 or better regular season will just add to the momentum

We land Matthews, Spillman, and Bates in the next 7 days and we already have a current top 5 class.

 

[Orangeredblooded]

So much I want to say. This, this hear is a great husband .

FIFY. Oh, I didn’t fix hear, because, well because you did so well on you’re post (I threw you one ).

 

[Rishvol]

Bucksnort Bandits FTW!

Louisville Sluggers imo

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

Pruitt was officially a disaster of epic proportions- literally knocked Tennessee off the final pedestal it had retained after a decade of mediocrity (top 10 all time program). Be tough to climb back, with GA, LSU and others nipping at our heels.

The next three to 4 years of

15-0
16-0
17-0
17-0

Should really help. Have faith brethren and sistren. The Reckoning is coming.

Had to dispose the evil bammite and purge our faithful of his hipocracy.

Now it’s time for a decade long revenge tour,
Anyone interested. Bang two bammers heads together to signal yes. (Substitute any two heads from any fanbase that tried to kick us when we were down)

 

[Jackcrevol]

I saw a documentary on this. It ended with Demogorgons and the Mind Flayer. Careful.

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cool

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Interesting

Nick Saban has gotten to him. . .

 

[Jackcrevol]

I think it will be a really good class. “Good” class is finishing 15ish… top 10 is really good and top 3 is great

meh top 3 is elite

 

[Orange Studs]

If Tennessee was caught off guard:

“Yeah, it was surprising. Something that caught us all off guard. Something that we weren’t expecting, obviously, coming off of the knee surgery that he was going through. It kind of caught us off guard a little bit."

What changes moving forward:

“Obviously he’s a great player. We wish him nothing but the best. I hope he finds what he is looking for, finds happiness. As far as it goes with us, it’s been our mentality ever since I’ve been here, since Coach (Barnes) has been here, next man up. We’re really excited about JP Estrella’s development, where he’s going. Obviously Tobe has taken a major jump. Josiah is looking great, he’s healthy, probably the first healthy summer he’s had in a long time. So we’re just next man up, moving forward. Wish (Ledlum) the best.”

Concerning Ledlum's sudden departure.

 

[StoVol]

 

[tnvols72]

This place brought tears to my eye's!
We got home from the Hospital this morning and have spent most of our afternoon scheduling Drs appointments and follow ups.
So, my wife is blind in her right eye. This will make things difficult down the road but we dont care. That portion of her brain on the right side is dead. Doctors say headaches will be less and less as her brain finds a way to rewire itself. They put her on blood thinners that requires me to poke her in the stomach daily with a syringe until six weeks after the pregnancy.
They did a ultrasound and the babies vitals checked out fine. Its always a high risk after your first pregnancy. We are considered a higher risk situation due to what happened.
We still have lots of questions but it sounds like we are going to be alright.
Life can change in the blink of an eye.....
Hold your loved ones close and dont take anything for granted.
My family and I send our love and appreciation to all of those that reached out with prayers and support!
Thank you Volnation!

Continued prayers for your wife and family