'22 TN DT Walter Nolen (Ole Miss)

[SamRebel35]

Oh yeah that makes total sense. You claim he is out of shape and there should be red flags because of that. Yeah man that’s really something to rub people nose in. I mean obviously he won’t be able to get in shape for college because of what he is doing in HS.

Dude, he's not even in shape by podunk high school standards.

 

[butchna]

The slurpers weren't people who merely disagreed with me. The slurpers are the ones who mocked me for my differing opinion. They blindly slurped when it looked like it was going to be Tennessee, accepting no criticism of their football savior.

Ok. Then eff whoever those guys are.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Would be nice to see Walter Nolen not pull a Paolo and get pulled every game because of cramps. Got taken out 3 times for cramps and threw up on the field at another point

That's not true. His knee was giving him issues.

 

[99Vol]

I told ya'll back in August that this kid was lazy and out of shape. I was told by his slurpers "just wait until he has a couple of games to get into shape!". Well here we are in December and he still can't play 5 snaps in a row without literally laying down on the field and barfing. You slurpers still not concerned with his motivation and mentality? No red flags at all?

They’re all prospects until they aren’t. He is still highly coveted. It will be proven or not within the next few years. So… I’m lost, where is the vindication at this point?

 

[allvolrecruiting]

That's not true. His knee was giving him issues.

He came off the field, rested, and came back in after like 2 plays every time. And he's cramped in most, if not all, games this season.

 

[BondJamesBond]

This isn’t necessarily true in todays defenses he could easily be a 3rd/4th down guy with his explosiveness. Atleast until he gets in way better shape.

Unless he is playing against a hurry up offense. Then he 8s either gassed on third down or stuck on the sidelines.

 

[therickbol]

That’s not at all what I’m saying. I’m just pointing out that the negative commentary about Nolan started around the time he was almost certainly preparing to commit to TAMU. No kid is flawless, and he has a lot to work on. I’m just saying we wouldn’t hear nearly the same amount of negative comments about his “work ethic” if he was 100% Vol. You know that’s true.

It’s the “never wanted him anyway” stuff that always happen when we lose a commit.

I think you are seeing what you want to see. Plenty of posters said this kid had red flags about his effort and attitude long before he committed to TAMU. The facts are facts. If he changes his commitment to UT those facts will continue to be true. For his future's sake, I hope he ends up somewhere that sets high expectations and holds him accountable. But even at the right school, it is still going to depend on him to completely change his attitude and perspective if he has any chance to fulfill his physical potential.

 

[m1al]

I think you are seeing what you want to see. Plenty of posters said this kid had red flags about his effort and attitude long before he committed to TAMU. The facts are facts. If he changes his commitment to UT those facts will continue to be true. For his future's sake, I hope he ends up somewhere that sets high expectations and holds him accountable. But even at the right school, it is still going to depend on him to completely change his attitude and perspective if he has any chance to fulfill his physical potential.

And there's NOTHING wrong with having an opinion that questions his conditioning and effort. It's not like you're saying he is a POS or a terrible kid....

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

That’s not at all what I’m saying. I’m just pointing out that the negative commentary about Nolan started around the time he was almost certainly preparing to commit to TAMU. No kid is flawless, and he has a lot to work on. I’m just saying we wouldn’t hear nearly the same amount of negative comments about his “work ethic” if he was 100% Vol. You know that’s true.

It’s the “never wanted him anyway” stuff that always happen when we lose a commit.

As a Vol fan I will be happy if he signs with us. But he will still have a ways to go no matter where he signs. That is not being critical or negative of him, he has great potential but he is nowhere near at where needs to be and it’s going to come down to desire and dedication. That is just the facts whether he is in college station or Knoxville.

 

[BondJamesBond]

The slurpers weren't people who merely disagreed with me. The slurpers are the ones who mocked me for my differing opinion. They blindly slurped when it looked like it was going to be Tennessee, accepting no criticism of their football savior.

I'm pretty sure this is some kind of disorder.

 

[swampfoxfan]

Maybe that’s why CRG is against it. He sees all the natural talent but absolutely no desire to work to get better?

It’s hard to break that mentality

You have no knowledge if what CRG wants

 

[Dudleys87]

You have no knowledge if what CRG wants

Never claimed to but many have alluded to this already.

 

[JRVOL11]

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[T2P_Priceless]

That’s not at all what I’m saying. I’m just pointing out that the negative commentary about Nolan started around the time he was almost certainly preparing to commit to TAMU. No kid is flawless, and he has a lot to work on. I’m just saying we wouldn’t hear nearly the same amount of negative comments about his “work ethic” if he was 100% Vol. You know that’s true.

It’s the “never wanted him anyway” stuff that always happen when we lose a commit.

Nope, look back. People have pointed out issues since the beginning of his HS season before A&M was even in the picture

 

[T2P_Priceless]

Never claimed to but many have alluded to this already.

It’s been mentioned on Swain several times. Ben said the other day that sure, RG will take him but he’s not going out of his way. That’s telling

 

[Smokey Pride]

Only shot would be a monster donor pulling up with a dumpster truck of promised nli cash. Someone get Dolly on the line

 

[T2P_Priceless]

Only shot would be a monster donor pulling up with a dumpster truck of promised nli cash. Someone get Dolly on the line

He might not be worth all that. From listening to Ben and Swain it certainly doesn’t sound like he is

 

[Smokey Pride]

He might not be worth all that. From listening to Ben and Swain it certainly doesn’t sound like he is

Probably isn’t. But we gotta get the legal cash fountains flowing to turn the tide and get some more meat in the trenches

 

[Mr French]

Probably isn’t. But we gotta get the legal cash fountains flowing to turn the tide and get some more meat in the trenches

Stated on Basilio that is currently happening among the boosters creating a huge fund for NIL.

 

[therickbol]

It’s been mentioned on Swain several times. Ben said the other day that sure, RG will take him but he’s not going out of his way. That’s telling

I told ya'll that weeks ago. Heard it directly from reliable source that is inside the building. RG is willing to coach him but he is telling him like it is about how he will be coached. No BS pulling punches recruiting-pitch.

 

[1985Vols]

I told ya'll that weeks ago. Heard it directly from reliable source that is inside the building. RG is willing to coach him but he is telling him like it is about how he will be coached. No BS pulling punches recruiting-pitch.

If WN really wants to become the best player he can be, he needs a coach like RG to get it out of him.

 

[volKano]

When you utilize “slurpers” for those who disagreed with you, you can’t really claim injury.

McGill started the term and Sammy is trying to be cool. Nice of him to start it up again while the kid is on an OV.

 

[volKano]

The slurpers weren't people who merely disagreed with me. The slurpers are the ones who mocked me for my differing opinion. They blindly slurped when it looked like it was going to be Tennessee, accepting no criticism of their football savior.

You are just a feisty little feller, aren’t you.

 

[butchna]

McGill started the term and Sammy is trying to be cool. Nice of him to start it up again while the kid is on an OV.

McGill didn't invent it. Not sure if negavols or trolls did but both utilized it dating back to Dooley.

 

[Sin City Vol]

Any updates on his visit