Recruiting Forum Talk XL

[Smokey123]

I believe they were more experienced in the secondary last year. They also relied on some juco guys, and that isn't exactly "experience." Jonathan Cook has been one of their best defenders, and he was signed as a juco after Norvell was hired.

They have been hit hard this year. Two starters dismissed, and at least 2-3 others are out for the year.

Thanks! 👍

 

[Chief Vol 13]

It wouldn’t shock me if Kirby doesn’t get an NFL after this year. That would be nice.

You really think NFL teams would be interested in him? I think he would be a complete failure.

 

[Big Sun]

You’re supporting TY chandler by trying to get him a new coach. Settling for mediocrity isn’t helping him.

give it a rest, Bass. do us a favor and take a break. it'll be alright. it's gonna be over soon.

 

[Kingston Vol]

Sexton isn't going cost himself millions because Mac fabricated talk of death threats to players. He'll get 4-5mil to keep his mouth shut and take his talents to Corvallis.

HG, what does y'all's list look like? I assume just like ours. Kelly, Frost, Mullen, etc.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Lol. How dare he be a fan and wanna see and support the players live


Fans not showing up doesn't do anything. Butch will be fired regardless and has been for a while

Nice speculation. People can do what they want. But continuing to support an AD who doesn’t care about winning is not something I’m going to do. They want get another dime from me. The only voice the fans have is our wallets. As long as we keep giving them money, they’ll keep up this uncaring behavior. They know that no matter what, TN fans will keep paying them their hard earned money. Why should they care? We’ll probably lose this weekend because they don’t care. 3-9 here we come. But hey, keep showing up. I’d rather support the players by trying to do my part to put pressure on the AD to hire a coach who can develop them and help them win a championship.

 

[LA Vol]

#EmptyNeyland isn't going to work so well on Homecoming. Too many alums are bringing their families to Neyland to share the experience and get together with old friends. There are alumni and donor events Thursday - Sunday. The seats will start to empty after halftime, but not many alums will boycott Homecoming on the Hill.

 

[Catbone]

I've always respected your opinion, as you are usually the realist to the general optimist attitude of the RF but to say that our ceiling is 9 wins is a bad take

I know that sounded bad, but as someone who has only really followed Vols football for about 10 years, it's all I have seen.

We are a 100 story building built in quicksand. We are a sleeping giant but our foundation is incredibly weak. Jmo

 

[HankHill]

You really think NFL teams would be interested in him? I think he would be a complete failure.

It may not be this year but the way he does defenses and the lack of even Good QBs in the league now it’s how every team is starting to build. He’s as respected as anyone X’s and O’s wise on defense.

 

[Tennessee Golfer]

#EmptyNeyland isn't going to work so well on Homecoming. Too many alums are bringing their families to Neyland to share the experience and get together with old friends. There are alumni and donor events Thursday - Sunday. The seats will start to empty after halftime, but not many alums will boycott Homecoming on the Hill.

Everyone show up and just boo loud anytime Butch is mentioned.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

give it a rest, Bass. do us a favor and take a break. it'll be alright. it's gonna be over soon.

Based on what? The decisive action our AD is taking? The historical standard of winning expectations of our AD? The win at all cost attitude of the Haslams and other boosters? There is no reason to believe it’s going to be over soon except message board “insiders” who don’t know anything. Should’ve been over after Ga but here we are.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Everyone show up and just boo loud anytime Butch is mentioned.

Don’t boo. Butch will tell the players you’re booing them. Do a fire Butch or fire Currie chant instead so the players know

 

[WallyBalls]

Continue supporting mediocrity and putting money in the AD’s pocket if you want. You’re part of the problem.

Me? Enjoying time with my family? My friends? We’re the problem? Jesus man, take a break.

I’m gonna need you to shove that way up.

 

[McGeesPub]

#EmptyNeyland isn't going to work so well on Homecoming. Too many alums are bringing their families to Neyland to share the experience and get together with old friends. There are alumni and donor events Thursday - Sunday. The seats will start to empty after halftime, but not many alums will boycott Homecoming on the Hill.

I'm 37, and homecoming to me has more or less been the game you skip because it is typically a horrible opponent with no air of rivalry, and not worth the expense and time to come for a game where the third string should be playing by half time. Very content to watch these from home.

So I ask...is homecoming actually a thing?

 

[BruinVol]

Do whatever you want. The AD appreciates the $$

They are going to need it with this buyout and hiring a new coach.

Let's see emptying neyland would cost the AD dearly. I am guessing there are about 10k in unsold Tickets at 45$ each. That's 450,000$ lost. Now let's say your childish #emptyneyland campaign works and 50k of your temper tamper throwing friends stay home and the concessions are hurt at 10$ a person average. That's is 500k more.

So just for kicks and giggles let's use 1mil lost in revenue for each the last 3home.
So now all of a sudden we have lost 3mil dollars because we didn't trust the process.


Sounds like we might have to hire Bobo after all with that much lost money.

 

[Chief Vol 13]

It may not be this year but the way he does defenses and the lack of even Good QBs in the league now it’s how every team is starting to build. He’s as respected as anyone X’s and O’s wise on defense.

Random question but if Tennessss hires a Mullen or a Frost how long do you think it will take for us to legitimately be in the championship picture? I'm thinking we'll be ready to eat in year two if we get the right guy.

 

[LA Vol]

Everyone show up and just boo loud anytime Butch is mentioned.

Pretty sure they already do that. Weren't fans hanging over the rails booing and heckling as he was escorted into the tunnel after the SCAR loss?

 

[BigZiti09]

I agree with you here Bruin. In the long run it’s better to be in the seats supporting the players.

Bettrr in the short term too. Butch ain’t coming back. Support the team. Easy decision.

 

[BruinVol]

give it a rest, Bass. do us a favor and take a break. it'll be alright. it's gonna be over soon.

Yea I know it's really sad

 

[VolGee4]

I'm 37, and homecoming to me has more or less been the game you skip because it is typically a horrible opponent with no air of rivalry, and not worth the expense and time to come for a game where the third string should be playing by half time. Very content to watch these from home.

So I ask...is homecoming actually a thing?

Did you go to UT? I assume you did with your handle. We are the same age.

 

[McGeesPub]

Did you go to UT? We are the same age.

Yes.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Random question but if Tennessss hires a Mullen or a Frost how long do you think it will take for us to legitimately be in the championship picture? I'm thinking we'll be ready to eat in year two if we get the right guy.

Year 2. After getting his system installed and having a full year to actually develop our players for the first time, they’ll be ready to go. We’ll be a contender in year 2 with the talent we have, especially if they can salvage the recruiting class. They would have Smith and Mays on the OL if they can get Mays to stay with TN. That would be one heck of an OL with real coaching.

 

[HialeahGator]

Florida is still paying for Champ. That could effect their $$$ pool for a new hire to be paying for 2 coaching staffs like we were at one point

Final 2.5m is coming off the books. He's a nonfactor is this search.

 

[Smokey123]

Nice speculation. People can do what they want. But continuing to support an AD who doesn’t care about winning is not something I’m going to do. They want get another dime from me. The only voice the fans have is our wallets. As long as we keep giving them money, they’ll keep up this uncaring behavior. They know that no matter what, TN fans will keep paying them their hard earned money. Why should they care? We’ll probably lose this weekend because they don’t care. 3-9 here we come. But hey, keep showing up. I’d rather support the players by trying to do my part to put pressure on the AD to hire a coach who can develop them and help them win a championship.

Not really speculation considering multiple writers AND insiders have said it's a matter of when and not if. And then you go on to say Currie doesn't care about winning, based on??? Sounds like speculation to me. Just because Butch isn't fired when you want doesn't mean Currie isn't actively working a plan or knows what he's doing.

Hoke wasn't fired until after the season and they went out and paid their guy nearly 10 Mil the first year

 

[VolGee4]

Yes.

I recall my roommates enjoying McGees as freshmen. I didn't party a whole lot until after my freshmen year.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Not really speculation considering multiple writers AND insiders have said it's a matter of when and not if. And then you go on to say Currie doesn't care about winning, based on??? Sounds like speculation to me. Just because Butch isn't fired when you want doesn't mean Currie isn't actively working a plan or knows what he's doing.

Hoke wasn't fired until after the season and they went out and paid their guy nearly 10 Mil the first year

We had the worst loss in over 100 years in Neyland. He said nothing. We lost to a garbage SC team. He said nothing. We got embarrassed by Bama. He said nothing. We lost to Ky for the second time in 33 years. He still has said nothing. Isn’t speculation at all. Fans deserve better.