The Official Tennessee @ Arkansas Series Thread (4/14 8PM EST SEC NETWORK) (4/15 7PM EST SEC NET+) (4/16 3PM EST SEC NET+)

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patrick said:
Players families should not be on this board and any chat board - neither should players for that matter. I’m sure the coaching staff and administration told them to avoid all social media.

I actually know a few current and past players and families.

It’s goes without saying that many, if not all these players, do wonderful things in the community, but that is separate and apart from their approach in the game and how they behave and how they compete in the game.

It’s two different things. These college athletes actually live in four or five different worlds:

1: public/community service;
2: going to school;
3: practice;
4: games;
5: the unseen.

And to add to the mix - many of these guys are semi professional athletes. College baseball teams should receive many more scholarships but that’s easily replaceable by NIL money abd I don’t believe that TN is scrimping on that for the baseball Vols since there are so many big $$$ boosters that are on the Vols baseball train.

It is a bullet train and will get right because I think we have a gem in Tony V.
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I’m guessing there are only 5 players getting collective NIL money and most less than $15,000. Only one making decent money but not semi-pro money. Most, as I have said, are paying to play. I have said before so I will say it again. Mine will walk away owing $60-$70,000 above his scholarship to play for the University of Tennessee. Not complaining. It has been a wonderful ride and will continue to be. But to think and allude that they are all getting paid is a joke. The money at Tennessee is going to basketball and football.
 
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vol_smoothie said:
I was looking over the roster tonite on the UT Athletics site.
I did not realize how young we are, starting mostly freshmen and sophomores.

Was this anticipated or did we not plan our recruiting efforts the right way ?
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I wouldn't blame it on the freshmen tonight:

Dreiling went 2-3 and is hitting .328
Tears went 1-1 and is hitting .353
Kendro went 0-1 and is hitting .286
 
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patrick said:
Players families should not be on this board and any chat board - neither should players for that matter. I’m sure the coaching staff and administration told them to avoid all social media.

I actually know a few current and past players and families.

It’s goes without saying that many, if not all these players, do wonderful things in the community, but that is separate and apart from their approach in the game and how they behave and how they compete in the game.

It’s two different things. These college athletes actually live in four or five different worlds:

1: public/community service;
2: going to school;
3: practice;
4: games;
5: the unseen.

And to add to the mix - many of these guys are semi professional athletes. College baseball teams should receive many more scholarships but that’s easily replaceable by NIL money abd I don’t believe that TN is scrimping on that for the baseball Vols since there are so many big $$$ boosters that are on the Vols baseball train.

It is a bullet train and will get right because I think we have a gem in Tony V.
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You are wayyy out of line. Players’ families have just as much of a right to be here as any of us. There are no rules prohibiting them from being on a message board. The baseball players don’t make near as much as you think off NIL and even if they did it doesn’t change anything. They are still student athletes and have to juggle being excellent on and off the field. You seriously need to take a step back and look in the mirror.
 
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patrick said:
Players families should not be on this board and any chat board - neither should players for that matter. I’m sure the coaching staff and administration told them to avoid all social media.

I actually know a few current and past players and families.

It’s goes without saying that many, if not all these players, do wonderful things in the community, but that is separate and apart from their approach in the game and how they behave and how they compete in the game.

It’s two different things. These college athletes actually live in four or five different worlds:

1: public/community service;
2: going to school;
3: practice;
4: games;
5: the unseen.

And to add to the mix - many of these guys are semi professional athletes. College baseball teams should receive many more scholarships but that’s easily replaceable by NIL money abd I don’t believe that TN is scrimping on that for the baseball Vols since there are so many big $$$ boosters that are on the Vols baseball train.

It is a bullet train and will get right because I think we have a gem in Tony V.
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@OldTimer Is there a prize for dumbest post of the month.
 
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patrick said:
Players families should not be on this board and any chat board - neither should players for that matter. I’m sure the coaching staff and administration told them to avoid all social media.

I actually know a few current and past players and families.

It’s goes without saying that many, if not all these players, do wonderful things in the community, but that is separate and apart from their approach in the game and how they behave and how they compete in the game.

It’s two different things. These college athletes actually live in four or five different worlds:

1: public/community service;
2: going to school;
3: practice;
4: games;
5: the unseen.

And to add to the mix - many of these guys are semi professional athletes. College baseball teams should receive many more scholarships but that’s easily replaceable by NIL money abd I don’t believe that TN is scrimping on that for the baseball Vols since there are so many big $$$ boosters that are on the Vols baseball train.

It is a bullet train and will get right because I think we have a gem in Tony V.
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Well this isn’t your typical message board and the mods here do a great job keeping it that way. I for one appreciate what family members of players bring to Volnation and hope that doesn’t change.
 
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volfan__18 said:
Dreiling to me is one of our best players. Kid can hit.
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Tennessee has depth and thus options. I think Vitello was sending a message by sitting Maui that is essentially, "I have options and if you're going to play sloppy defense, I will exercise those options".

At least, I hope that was his intent. (I also think Maui isn't 100% healthy right now and has a back issue of some sort)
 
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Drewbydoo said:
Tennessee has depth and thus options. I think Vitello was sending a message by sitting Maui that is essentially, "I have options and if you're going to play sloppy defense, I will exercise those options".

At least, I hope that was his intent. (I also think Maui isn't 100% healthy right now and has a back issue of some sort)
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He was out because of his back.
 
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VolPack22 said:
You are wayyy out of line. Players’ families have just as much of a right to be here as any of us. There are no rules prohibiting them from being on a message board. The baseball players don’t make near as much as you think off NIL and even if they did it doesn’t change anything. They are still student athletes and have to juggle being excellent on and off the field. You seriously need to take a step back and look in the mirror.
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Never said there are any rules on VN that prevent them from being in the board.

You are defecting from the actual post.

Collegiate coaches across the country routinely advise parents and players to stay away from social media and chat boards. To say otherwise is laughable. If you or others don’t understand the reasons behind these recommendations then that’s your issue - not mine.
 
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txbo said:
What a treat. He’s a true artist. On a typical week, I’ll smoke more of his cigars than anything else.
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When my shop told me that I was there 2nd biggest customer, I decided I needed to cut back. I still enjoy a good cigar, just not at the volume that I once did. 🍊😃👍👊🍊
 
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patrick said:
Never said there are any rules on VN that prevent them from being in the board.

You are defecting from the actual post.

Collegiate coaches across the country routinely advise parents and players to stay away from social media and chat boards. To say otherwise is laughable. If you or others don’t understand the reasons behind these recommendations then that’s your issue - not mine.
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I’m not defecting at all. I touched on all your “opinions”. You are out of line and to say otherwise is laughable.
 
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I was watching SEC Now and in passing they mentioned his back, but I like your Tweet proof better.

BTW, Tenn didn't even have the worst base running blunder tonight in the SEC. I think in the that Georgia - Florida game there was a bigger catastrophe and honesty, it made me feel better about Tenn over all. Announcers of that game were literally laughing and not sure what to even say.
 
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taylorvol said:
Just a reminder that John Wilkerson is a TN treasure.
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Sorry, I cannot stand the guy.
On Sports Talk, he feels the need to give justifications before expressing any opinion, an opinion which he has to run by Hyams first.
If you disagree with him, he gets his back up and then becomes angry and aggressive.
On his broadcasts, he is yelling into the mic the entire game. I can't listen to him.

But hey, that's just me. I know a lot of people like him.
 
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vol_smoothie said:
Sorry, I cannot stand the guy.
On Sports Talk, he feels the need to give justifications before expressing any opinion, an opinion which he has to run by Hyams first.
If you disagree with him, he gets his back up and then becomes angry and aggressive.
On his broadcasts, he is yelling into the mic the entire game. I can't listen to him.

But hey, that's just me. I know a lot of people like him.
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I don’t listen to him on Sports Talk but love his calls of BaseVols and pre and postgame shows are terrific.
 
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