Vols move Saturday practice.

[Vfl2407]

It is my policy not to discuss politics on this board.
I’m just posting this article for informational purposes.
I’m sure it will bring a lot of discussions.
Just hope it doesn’t divide our fan base.
Tennessee football shifts practice for players to peacefully protest

 

[turnuptheVOLtage]

Probably a good thing we aren’t having full stadiums this year. Not trying to have the optics of 102,000 fans booing the players once they kneel on the sideline

 

[TrumpedUpVol]

Regardless of your personal opinions about this movement, Pruitt proactively making it easier for his players to engage in something they deem to be critically significant (and that doesn’t directly impact the fans) is a great move across the board.

 

[GAVol]

Probably a good thing we aren’t having full stadiums this year. Not trying to have the optics of 102,000 fans booing the players once they kneel on the sideline

Well... since the players aren’t on the field for the National anthem in the first place...

 

[Vfl2407]

Regardless of your personal opinions about this movement, Pruitt proactively making it easier for his players to engage in something they deem to be critically significant (and that doesn’t directly impact the fans) is a great move across the board.

Difficult situation for Pruitt.
By supporting his players he also knows that this will upset part of his fan base.

 

[DonDiego]

Pruitt has about 4 million reasons to jump on board. I never knew these athletes had so much to overcome at a place like UT. Must be rough.

 

[GAVol]

It is my policy not to discuss politics on this board.
I’m just posting this article for informational purposes.
I’m sure it will bring a lot of discussions.
Just hope it doesn’t divide our fan base.
Tennessee football shifts practice for players to peacefully protest

I’m not sure the players or coaches can handle a situation any better than this. Completely respectful all the way around.

Plus....

 

[Brave Volunteer]

Probably a good thing we aren’t having full stadiums this year. Not trying to have the optics of 102,000 fans booing the players once they kneel on the sideline

Pretty sure players don't take the field until after the National Anthem.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

Well... since the players aren’t on the field for the National anthem in the first place...

I never understood why the NFL didn't just simply go to this model. It could've avoided a LOT of controversy.

 

[VFL-82-JP]

Jeremy Pruitt is a genius. This is two weeks in a row he has figured out a good reason to move practice to the evening...keeping the lads out of bars downtown. Heh.

Seriously, I'm sure he is very sincere about supporting the young men. It's just nice when there is synergy in goals.

 

[BACKDOC]

Probably a good thing we aren’t having full stadiums this year. Not trying to have the optics of 102,000 fans booing the players once they kneel on the sideline

Booing is only a hiccup compared to what the government would have done if they had caught Thomas Jefferson.

 

[Evergrenevol]

Difficult situation for Pruitt.
By supporting his players he also knows that this will upset part of his fan base.

So....Pruitt supporting his players could upset the fan base??? Why would his support and my support for the players upset the fan base?

 

[TJVol95]

With the violence in cities their protests have lost meaning.

 

[jackaro]

I never understood why the NFL didn't just simply go to this model. It could've avoided a LOT of controversy.

The NFL used to do it like that.

 

[Falcons02]

With the violence in cities their protests have lost meaning.

I respectfully disagree. PEACEFUL protest and standing up against institutionalized injustice is exactly what needs to happen.

Any one caught looting or destroying private or public property (including statues) should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

 

[a vol n tears]

I’m probably ok if it is an equality march, but if it has anything to do with the blm I suggest CJP let them all read their stated mission statement and vision. Not an organization suited for any moral young man Pruitt is trying to help grow into a productive citizen.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

Pruitt has about 4 million reasons to jump on board. I never knew these athletes had so much to overcome at a place like UT. Must be rough.

They staying at UT their whole life?

 

[bbstone]

Someone with some knowledge on these protest please explain to us dumb hillbillies, that really can't afford to send our kids to UT, where we can find this so called institutiolized racism at. I would like to know exactly what it looks like.

 

[TennVols12]

Genuine question....what percentage of college athletes are black? And what percent are white?

How about the football team?

 

[TennVols12]

I respectfully disagree. PEACEFUL protest and standing up against institutionalized injustice is exactly what needs to happen.

Any one caught looting or destroying private or public property (including statues) should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

I agree, but what exactly are you referencing when you say “institutionalized injustice”?

Not bashing or an attempt to argue...just asking? What is an example of this?

 

[Vfl2407]

So....Pruitt supporting his players could upset the fan base??? Why would his support and my support for the players upset the fan base?

Portions of our fan base support BLM. Portions do not.
Some people see everything thru a political prism of who you vote for.
Not just our fan base. Many people. Especially this close to an election.

 

[Vfl2407]

Genuine question....what percentage of college athletes are black? And what percent are white?

How about the football team?

Most recent stats I could find.
What percent of NCAA Division 1 football players are African Americans? - Quora

 

[lilesrt]

I respectfully disagree. PEACEFUL protest and standing up against institutionalized injustice is exactly what needs to happen.

Any one caught looting or destroying private or public property (including statues) should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Preach.

 

[Falcons02]

I agree, but what exactly are you referencing when you say “institutionalized injustice”?

Not bashing or an attempt to argue...just asking? What is an example of this?

In our country? In my opinion it is something we have been fighting since our founders codified in the Constitution that enslaved people, largely of African origin, were only 3/5ths of a human being.

 

[Evergrenevol]

Portions of our fan base support BLM. Portions do not.
Some people see everything thru a political prism of who you vote for.
Not just our fan base. Many people. Especially this close to an election.

I could care less about your political beliefs. What does your post have to do with Coach Pruitt’s support and my support for Tennessee football players?