The Official “Regular Posters of the Basketball Forum” Thread

[LeannaVol]

Yep. I can see that too. Unfortunately, Covid is the great unknown.

COVID is a wild card but I like our depth and versatility. UT should he able to handle players missing games better then most teams.

 

[Chris4Vols22]

When is the last time we were outright picked to win the SEC? Did that even happen under Pearl? Is my short term memory absolutely terrible?

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

 

[golfballs]

Wtf
Would you Sacrifice Basketball for Football?

 

[Dallasbowlin]

Wtf
Would you Sacrifice Basketball for Football?

Nope. Would do the opposite though.

 

[CMvol]

Nope. Would do the opposite though.

Yup. March Madness is the best sporting event in college sports.

 

[walkenvol]

Yup. March Madness is the best sporting event in college sports.

For me it’s not because of what UT basketball offers but more because of what UT football doesn’t

 

[VolsSportsFan]

When is the last time we were outright picked to win the SEC? Did that even happen under Pearl? Is my short term memory absolutely terrible?

I'm going to guess 2007-08 we were, because we started the year as the highest ranked SEC team at #7 and the next SEC team was Arkansas at #19.

 

[Chris4Vols22]

I'm going to guess 2007-08 we were, because we started the year as the highest ranked SEC team at #7 and the next SEC team was Arkansas at #19.

TSA verified exactly what you said this morning.

 

[Ace]

Barnes Adds Nation’s Top Point Guard in Memphis Phenom Kennedy Chandler - University of Tennessee Athletics

 

[Catbone]

Still doubting there's much of a season

 

[Vol49er]

Still doubting there's much of a season

 

[calban]

25 games starting in 9 days. Kansas here in January. Might have to pinch myself if it happens.

 

[walkenvol]

25 games starting in 9 days. Kansas here in January. Might have to pinch myself if it happens.

Hopefully something nice to help forget the football season

 

[berryvol]

What's the latest on Zags and ND? Would love to get that 2 week open period filled with at least a game or two

 

[Volfanatic_20]

 

[Chris4Vols22]

@cncchris33

What's your take on the football assistants not taking paycuts and that info going public?

Seems like a precarious situation to me.

 

[cncchris33]

@cncchris33

What's your take on the football assistants not taking paycuts and that info going public?

Seems like a precarious situation to me.

Double-edged sword, I guess. Interesting dynamic that the two who agreed to a reduction are the two with connection to the school.

I believe the idea that the other eight (?) who refused would seem to be more justified if we were 5-1 or better and on a clear upward trajectory, and more well-received by fans. Instead, we are currently a dumpster fire showing no signs of improvement or promise in year three. That is going to rub people the wrong way, but is perhaps a little hypocritical to say its OK if we're winning, but not if we're losing.

And lastly, a contract is a contract. It binds both parties. Those eight who refused have no more loyalty to their employer than I have to my multi-billion dollar company of 18,000 employees. If I were given the "option" of taking a pay cut, or not, I know which option I'm taking.

 

[walkenvol]

What if they said Chris either take a pay cut or quit getting on Volnation?

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Double-edged sword, I guess. Interesting dynamic that the two who agreed to a reduction are the two with connection to the school.

I believe the idea that the other eight (?) who refused would seem to be more justified if we were 5-1 or better and on a clear upward trajectory, and more well-received by fans. Instead, we are currently a dumpster fire showing no signs of improvement or promise in year three. That is going to rub people the wrong way, but is perhaps a little hypocritical to say its OK if we're winning, but not if we're losing.

And lastly, a contract is a contract. It binds both parties. Those eight who refused have no more loyalty to their employer than I have to my multi-billion dollar company of 18,000 employees. If I were given the "option" of taking a pay cut, or not, I know which option I'm taking.

If the company just randomly wanted you to take a pay cut, or if they did it so some executive could get a bonus, sure. But given what's happened the way I saw it is the pay cut is being asked for to probably help save some other people's jobs. And in that case, if I knew me taking a pay cut could help save someone else's job (who likely makes a lot less), I don't hesitate. Which is another reason the 2 guys that did being VFLs doesn't surprise me.

Yeah contracts are contracts but I doubt pandemic that affects the entire economy was written into said contract.

 

[Volfanatic_20]

 

[cncchris33]

What if they said Chris either take a pay cut or quit getting on Volnation?

I'd tell them walkenvol volunteered to take a paycut on my behalf.

 

[cncchris33]

If the company just randomly wanted you to take a pay cut, or if they did it so some executive could get a bonus, sure. But given what's happened the way I saw it is the pay cut is being asked for to probably help save some other people's jobs. And in that case, if I knew me taking a pay cut could help save someone else's job (who likely makes a lot less), I don't hesitate. Which is another reason the 2 guys that did being VFLs doesn't surprise me.

Yeah contracts are contracts but I doubt pandemic that affects the entire economy was written into said contract.

Can't argue with most of that. Like I said, it's a two-edged sword. A respectable argument can be made for either position, I think.

 

[walkenvol]

I'd tell them walkenvol volunteered to take a paycut on my behalf.

I don’t have a paying job anymore so that won’t save you!

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Can't argue with most of that. Like I said, it's a two-edged sword. A respectable argument can be made for either position, I think.

There's also some unknowns, like did the university waste a lot of money so that these other people now have to be let go, other waste, etc. I don't think it's completely fair to try to bash anyone for not taking a pay cut, as I don't know their situation either. They could be caring for family members who can't work, etc.