'22 TN DT Walter Nolen (Ole Miss)

[HarsinVol]

Nope.... Not this generation! They feel like all these girls belong to "the streets". You seem to be forgetting that he's from the Memphis area.

Memphis. 'Splains everything.

 

[VOLED]

I hope we get big Walt, but we coming either way.

 

[mrorange211]

Not to mention his list of demands to attend school:

-Doesn't have to show for 1st block
-Has a tutor (aka a person who does the work)
-Allowed to use his phone at any part of the day to keep his social media active

That's just the list of demands he had that were on the table. There is o telling what Powell gave him under the table to enroll.

So all this $hit I said two months ago is not being repeated after he turned us down? No way!

 

[vol94]

Red flag! Do not want!

 

[vol94]

I have 3 sons (ages 23, 21, and 19). Their mother and I have been married for 25 years and have raised them with the same morals and beliefs on relationships that we possess. One of my sons (the youngest) has been in a 2 year relationship and is engaged. The other 2 and the friends that they have with the same belief system, have soured on the idea because of what they see around them everyday. The causal attitudes of other young people around them towards sex. Things like Tinder and TikTok. The numerous girls on campus that have slept with most of their acquaintances and tried to do the same with them. Not all kids are this callous, but the numbers appear to be greater than the one's with some self respect and moral fortitude in this generation. These are just a few of my personal observations from kids growing up in the suburbs today.

I think it’s been that way for years; however, social media heightens the along with society’s acceptance for the behavior.

I see what you are saying and I agree with morals and self respect, but kids slept around back in 90s when I was @ UT, and it occurred back in the 70s and 80s.

While I am a different person now, I made many mistakes as a kid, including college, so I try not to judge others (not saying you are).

 

[bigl3327]

I think it’s been that way for years; however, social media heightens the along with society’s acceptance for the behavior.

I see what you are saying and I agree with morals and self respect, but kids slept around back in 90s when I was @ UT, and it occurred back in the 70s and 80s.

While I am a different person now, I made many mistakes as a kid, including college, so I try not to judge others (not saying you are).

Not judging. I agree that technology is partly to blame. I honestly don't know how crazy things might have been in the 90's if all you had to do was swipe right to hook up.

 

[Pridedad]

Not judging. I agree that technology is partly to blame. I honestly don't know how crazy things might have been in the 90's if all you had to do was swipe right to hook up.

Probably would have closed down fewer bars.

 

[vol94]

Not judging. I agree that technology is partly to blame. I honestly don't know how crazy things might have been in the 90's if all you had to do was swipe right to hook up.

I know you aren’t judging, hence my comment in ( ). I laughed at your comment, “ swiping right to hook up.”

 

[butchna]

So all this $hit I said two months ago is not being repeated after he turned us down? No way!

Speaking of…we’re familiar with yours.

 

[Newman]

On Swain, AP said what Nolan does this weekend tells a lot about the future. If he comes to TN, like he’s scheduled to, then he thinks TN is still in it.

 

[freedom fighter]

On Swain, AP said what Nolan does this weekend tells a lot about the future. If he comes to TN, like he’s scheduled to, then he thinks TN is still in it.

He goes to who pays the most, simple

 

[Newman]

He goes to who pays the most, simple

Yup

 

[YNWAvols]

So all this $hit I said two months ago is not being repeated after he turned us down? No way!

Out of curiosity - what other red flags have you heard of if you don’t mind sharing? Regardless if we get him or not, there seems to be a lot of smoke regarding red flags with Nolen.

 

[MarcoVol]

I’m not saying we shouldn’t / wouldn’t take or pursue him (he looks like a game changer) but any kid who attends multiple high schools is a red flag in recruiting. If they had to move for family that’s different but that doesn’t appear to be the case.

Also Jimbo ain’t the guy to keep him in line. Just look at the sh*tshow he left at FSU.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

I’m not saying we shouldn’t / wouldn’t take or pursue him but any kid who attends multiple high schools is a red flag in recruiting. If they had to move for family that’s different but that doesn’t appear to be the case.

Also Jimbo ain’t the guy to keep him in line. Just look at the sh*tshow he left at FSU.

Jimbo is right on par with Urban Meyer when it comes to shadiness.

 

[sjt18]

The portal makes where a kid starts a lot less important than it used to be. Don't bad mouth him. Just move on. In a year or two, he may want to come home.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

He goes to who pays the most, simple

Most guys will decide on the place that offers them the best long term athletic and financial outlook. When the rubber hits the road he will have to decide where that is and if he desires to center his life in Texas or elsewhere. Some are good anywhere, and some adapt and adopt their college town like several of our VFL talking heads locally. I have no clue what his final analysis will yield, but I am willing to love him if he ends up here or ignore him if he goes elsewhere. No where near scheduling a trip to the Henley Street Bridge or embarrassing myself or the program on these boards if it does not go our way.

 

[mrorange211]

Out of curiosity - what other red flags have you heard of if you don’t mind sharing? Regardless if we get him or not, there seems to be a lot of smoke regarding red flags with Nolen.

He came to schools in East Tennessee with his hand out. He came to Maryville and was told there wouldn't be the treatment there that he expected. He enrolled at Powell which certainly infers a certain amount about what went down.

 

[Jackcrevol]

He came to schools in East Tennessee with his hand out. He came to Maryville and was told there wouldn't be the treatment there that he expected. He enrolled at Powell which certainly infers a certain amount about what went down.

you mean implies?

I hve no idea what you're talking about

 

[Christian Lowe]

I have 3 sons (ages 23, 21, and 19). Their mother and I have been married for 25 years and have raised them with the same morals and beliefs on relationships that we possess. One of my sons (the youngest) has been in a 2 year relationship and is engaged. The other 2 and the friends that they have with the same belief system, have soured on the idea because of what they see around them everyday. The causal attitudes of other young people around them towards sex. Things like Tinder and TikTok. The numerous girls on campus that have slept with most of their acquaintances and tried to do the same with them. Not all kids are this callous, but the numbers appear to be greater than the one's with some self respect and moral fortitude in this generation. These are just a few of my personal observations from kids growing up in the suburbs today.

It’s funny how we’re all raised differently. My dad was the “you gotta test drive a car before you buy it” kind of guy. Told me I didn’t know what I was missing if I never looked around.. so I did. I don’t regret anything I’ve done. In a happy relationship for three years now. If I hadn’t gotten around before her, then I’d be wondering what it was like with someone else while with her. Sounds awful, but it’s exactly how I thought with my first girlfriend in high school.

 

[VolsAgainstTheWorld15]

I’m not saying we shouldn’t / wouldn’t take or pursue him (he looks like a game changer) but any kid who attends multiple high schools is a red flag in recruiting. If they had to move for family that’s different but that doesn’t appear to be the case.

Also Jimbo ain’t the guy to keep him in line. Just look at the sh*tshow he left at FSU.

Agree 100%. Pretty sure he's been at four high schools in four years. Something about that smells fishy.

 

[TrippieRedd]

It’s funny how we’re all raised differently. My dad was the “you gotta test drive a car before you buy it” kind of guy. Told me I didn’t know what I was missing if I never looked around.. so I did. I don’t regret anything I’ve done. In a happy relationship for three years now. If I hadn’t gotten around before her, then I’d be wondering what it was like with someone else while with her. Sounds awful, but it’s exactly how I thought with my first girlfriend in high school.

The thing that drives me crazy is social media.
I think it has affected the minds of the younger generation. I think the lives that celebrities/ influencers present on social media can mess with the perceptions of young people. They think it’s the norm and try to replicate it. I understand social media can have an affect on everyone, but it’s the younger crowd that’s the worst.

For example, I saw a picture with a quote along the lines of “if he doesn’t do a tik tok dance video with you, then you need to find another man” I was like… just dumb ****.

 

[mrorange211]

you mean implies?

I hve no idea what you're talking about

Great laugh for today

 

[bigl3327]

It’s funny how we’re all raised differently. My dad was the “you gotta test drive a car before you buy it” kind of guy. Told me I didn’t know what I was missing if I never looked around.. so I did. I don’t regret anything I’ve done. In a happy relationship for three years now. If I hadn’t gotten around before her, then I’d be wondering what it was like with someone else while with her. Sounds awful, but it’s exactly how I thought with my first girlfriend in high school.

My dad had the same philosophy, but it had to do with premarital sex. I was still taught to respect women, and part of the experience was getting to know a woman as a person. My wife definitely wasn't the first woman I was ever with, but I spent time getting to know just about every woman in which there was mutual interest. Those experiences helped me be a better companion in all aspects. Most kids today don't even know how to communicate in person. There isn't much "chase" anymore when pursuing a love interest. It's a lot of have sex first and get to know you later.

 

[lilesrt]

The portal makes where a kid starts a lot less important than it used to be. Don't bad mouth him. Just move on. In a year or two, he may want to come home.

Much truth to this post.