'20 TN DT Omari Thomas (UT SIGNEE)

[m1al]

Why would anybody like this post? Heck...I wrote it, and I hate it.

Well, one of those likes was from eeyore catbone. So there’s that.....

 

[JacketVol]

I agree with you..it's not my money, but it sucks that it doesn't seem to mean as much to ours, as it does to them...Bamas guys and now UGAs guys are too.

We are not going to do what they are at this point. Remember a few years ago it was stated that Georgia was doing blatant stuff like never before. We just don’t need the kind of stain stupid stuff would put in the program and we don’t have the equity with the NCAA or SEC that we had back in the 90’s with guys like Kramer. Never have been like Bama and Auburn in that area and don’t think we ever will.

 

[sonofUT62]

I agree with you..it's not my money, but it sucks that it doesn't seem to mean as much to ours, as it does to them...Bamas guys and now UGAs guys are too.

10 million in the last 7 years to buy out two mediocre coaches. Highest (legitimate) recruiting budget in the country. Nearly two million a year for a coordinator. We want it plenty bad enough. We just aren’t one of the cool schools right now. No Heisman winner, No 1 pick or NCs or even conference championships in 20+ years. Auburn’s had all of those things. We currently play more games on SEC network than CBS. Our time is coming and we have just as many “resources “ as anyone else.

Edit: And we’re going to get Thomas.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

That Bama system is truly legendary. I'm not sure Ga has to go above the norm, even Saban called that the best/easiest job in all of FB. Plus there's just more in the Atlanta area, quantity alone..

Really hurts that Pruitt is credited with getting them the changes they needed. Ouch.

AV has said that UGA "unofficial money" guys buying in to Kirbs is one of the biggest factors in their recruiting success since he got hired. He talked about it a long time ago. The gist of it was that Richt had lost a lot of that support over the years.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

AV has said that UGA "unofficial money" guys buying in to Kirbs is one of the biggest factors in their recruiting success since he got hired. He talked about it a long time ago. The gist of it was that Richt had lost a lot of that support over the years.

Where’s our support?

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

We are not going to do what they are at this point. Remember a few years ago it was stated that Georgia was doing blatant stuff like never before. We just don’t need the kind of stain stupid stuff would put in the program and we don’t have the equity with the NCAA or SEC that we had back in the 90’s with guys like Kramer. Never have been like Bama and Auburn in that area and don’t think we ever will.

Well then...we will just keep on losing big guys on the DL to them..

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Where’s our support?

Good question..

 

[SSVol]

Where’s our support?

There has been a direct correlation between our recruiting "success" and the general perception that the coach is competent. When it became clear that Butch wasn't, his classes suddenly dropped. I'd say that was equal parts kids with concerns, negative recruiting, and concerns among the supplemental resource providers. Given the breakdown at the end of last season followed by GS and BYU, there was likely a pause in resource allocation. Finishing the year well will probably open that back up, but it may be too late for the 20 class. I'd expect to see a big uptick in 21, as long as the 20 season continues the strength of 19. But perhaps @Atlanta VOL would like to weigh in though.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

There has been a direct correlation between our recruiting "success" and the general perception that the coach is competent. When it became clear that Butch wasn't, his classes suddenly dropped. I'd say that was equal parts kids with concerns, negative recruiting, and concerns among the supplemental resource providers. Given the breakdown at the end of last season followed by GS and BYU, there was likely a pause in resource allocation. Finishing the year well will probably open that back up, but it may be too late for the 20 class. I'd expect to see a big uptick in 21, as long as the 20 season continues the strength of 19. But perhaps @Atlanta VOL would like to weigh in though.

I think that his absence in this thread his very..."concerning"..

 

[chargervol]

AV has said that UGA "unofficial money" guys buying in to Kirbs is one of the biggest factors in their recruiting success since he got hired. He talked about it a long time ago. The gist of it was that Richt had lost a lot of that support over the years.

Oh, I agree.
What I'm saying is there's so many of them and so much money around Atlanta, I don't think any of the individuals have to go above the norm.

There just so much quantity, "" the norm" from most of them puts the numbers at ridiculous levels..
If that makes sense?

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Look...the thing is..the SEC is won in the trenches. Those guys are and always will be expensive. They are just too valuable.

 

[Crazy Ivan]

Ron Swanson said:
Thomas loves the entire Tennessee staff and speaks with different members on a daily basis.-VQ

BVS...lowering...

Buuuttt...Auburn gets last visit.

Oh crap! Now BVS...rising...

 

[Jackcrevol]

Ron Swanson said:
Thomas loves the entire Tennessee staff and speaks with different members on a daily basis.-VQ



Buuuttt...Auburn gets last visit.

Oh crap! Now BVS...rising...

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AV has said he likes our chances, or something like that. What else do yall want?

 

[knucklehead_vol]

AV has said he likes our chances, or something like that. What else do yall want?

Seems like they should be over their limit on that 75k paid to Hardy.

 

[Crazy Ivan]

AV has said he likes our chances, or something like that. What else do yall want?

I have lots of faith in AV. I have ZERO faith in 17-18 year olds...

...or the parents who accompany those 17-18 year old to the cabin in the woods.

 

[Jackcrevol]

I have lots of faith in AV. I have ZERO faith in 17-18 year olds...

...or the parents who accompany those 17-18 year old to the cabin in the woods.

if any of y'all think Auburn alum are dumb enough to have a meeting to pay off kids with bags of cash. please. they invented cheating in Alabama, this **** is as elaborate as cartel.

anyway, its everywhere. Hardy was an enigma. i hope. we good here

 

[benholt06]

-VQ

if any of y'all think Auburn alum are dumb enough to have a meeting to pay off kids with bags of cash. please. they invented cheating in Alabama, this **** is as elaborate as cartel.

anyway, its everywhere. Hardy was an enigma. i hope. we good here

Racist imo

 

[Crazy Ivan]

if any of y'all think Auburn alum are dumb enough to have a meeting to pay off kids with bags of cash. please. they invented cheating in Alabama, this **** is as elaborate as cartel.

anyway, its everywhere. Hardy was an enigma. i hope. we good here

I doubt large amounts of cash are ever passed at the cabin. I do suspect future payments are arranged there.

 

[scvolfan7]

I always go back to the GA state game. Where would we be recruiting wise today if we won that game?

Or is the problem our recruiters?

Or not being dirty enough ($) ?

Or what if we won that game and didn’t grow as a team and finished 5-7?

I think this program needed serious adversity to grow and get where we are today.

The “problem” with recruiting is that the 2020 class was sold the 5-7 season last year for most of the recruiting calendar. Yes we’re winning now but relationships between coaches and recruits were established months ago. Slight momentum this season isnt going to change that. But 2021 should have a lot of early momentum

 

[JacketVol]

Well then...we will just keep on losing big guys on the DL to them..

Or win enough where they will leave us alone when we do.

 

[wrangler]

10 million in the last 7 years to buy out two mediocre coaches. Highest (legitimate) recruiting budget in the country. Nearly two million a year for a coordinator. We want it plenty bad enough. We just aren’t one of the cool schools right now. No Heisman winner, No 1 pick or NCs or even conference championships in 20+ years. Auburn’s had all of those things. We currently play more games on SEC network than CBS. Our time is coming and we have just as many “resources “ as anyone else.

Edit: And we’re going to get Thomas.

NC rings, NFL experience, and Heisman winner on the staff don't hurt, but I take your points.

 

[xtremevolfan]

As strong as volnation is we need to start a go fund me page to raise money for our own cabin. As close as Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg is, im surprised we don't have one ourselves, seeing how beneficial it is for Auburn.

 

[Atlanta VOL]

Where’s our support?

Stuck complaining about the dooley and jones hire...but no need to worry. The old guard will jump back in after this season...meanwhile the new blood is rocking and rolling.

 

[Atlanta VOL]

I also still like us a lot here...

 

[Crazy Ivan]

I also still like us a lot here...