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If there's one thing that Tennessee center Josh McNeil hates more than defensive linemen, it's crutches.
"People really don't realize what a luxury walking is - until you're on crutches for a long time," the junior said Tuesday. "Getting to class, getting to everything is an extra pain."
Setting the alarm clock early to allow enough time to trudge across class is bad enough. Missing all of spring practice because of surgically repaired knee is worse.
"My knee feels good," said McNeil, who ditched the crutches Sunday and is focusing on treatment and rehabilitation. "I'm out there watching my brothers practice everyday. I want to be out there with them. Mentally, it's tough on me."
So tough that the fun-loving McNeil was visibly downtrodden following practice. With only five practices remaining this spring, the separation anxiety McNeil is feeling is close to an end.
He'll return to practice in time for summer workouts. Still, the end in sight doesn't make things any easier.
McNeil isn't just missing any spring. He's missing one of the most important spring practices in recent memory, as the Vols install a new offense.
"I'm learning everything in meetings, going through my playbook and things like that," he said. "But the biggest thing is I'm just used to being the center. That's just what I've always done.
"I feel like it's my responsibility to get up there and make the front calls and make sure everybody is on the same page. I miss that right now. It's just kind of depressing, watching them out there practicing, working their butts off and me not being able to do that."
Practice Report: UT coach Phillip Fulmer backed off his declaration that his offense received a "royal-butt kicking" in last Saturday's scrimmage.
"It's never as bad as it seems and it's never as good as it seems," Fulmer said after reviewing the video.
Still, it couldn't have been too good, as the Vols gave up five sacks, couldn't run the ball consistently and gave up seven turnovers. Four of the turnovers were interceptions, three from projected starting quarterback Jonathan Crompton.
Fulmer said Crompton forced a couple of passes but a couple of others that resulted in picks were caused by receivers slipping on a slick, worn down turf in Neyland Stadium.
Despite a day that Crompton would just as soon forget, Fulmer didn't seem to think that any full-fledged quarterback competition was in the works.
"Jonathan had good command of the scrimmage, the clock and huddle … The other two quarterbacks are just learning," Fulmer said of sophomore Nick Stephens and redshirt freshman B.J. Coleman. "They're a work in progress right now."
Fulmer complimented the recent play of defensive tackles Victor Thomas and Chase Nelson, sort of.
"They could - possibly - play in the Southeastern Conference," he said.
Injury Report: Freshman tailback Tauren Poole is expected to have knee surgery following spring practice to replace a partially torn meniscus, Fulmer said. Poole has been in and out of practice for weeks since the injury was first discovered.
"He's fighting through it pretty good right now," Fulmer said.
The recovery time for such a surgery is typically only three to four weeks.
Defensive end Wes Brown sat out practice. The junior is recovering from a concussion he suffered in Saturday's scrimmage.
Daryl The D-Back: Redshirt freshman Daryl Vereen has been moved from tailback to safety.
"He looked very good out there," Fulmer said. "It's an experiment. We'll see. He's too good an athlete to be standing over there."
Vereen was third or fourth team on offense. On Tuesday, he was working with the second team defense.
"I think he has a nature as tough guy," Fulmer said. "It looks like he picked it up pretty quick. He's a smart guy."
Special Stan: UT inserted its kickoff return package, led up by running backs coach Stan Drayton.
"Stan's very intense, very thorough," Fulmer said.
Fulmer cited Drayton's experience in the NFL and college football as experience that should serve the Vols well. Drayton was an assistant special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers from 2001-2003 before returning to college, most recently coaching at Florida.
Truly Defensive End: Defensive end Robert Ayers has declined several media requests for interviews. The senior is not expected to talk to reporters for the remainder of spring practice.
© 2008, Knoxville News Sentinel Co.
Posted by TurboFan on April 8, 2008 at 11:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Editor alert: "Setting the alarm clock early to allow enough time to trudge across class?" Class rooms usually aren't that big.
Anyone want to take bets on Poole being held out the first three games recovering from injury only to start after the Florida game and having a career day?
Great to hear someone is in charge of kickoff returns and working it.
Posted by yemmusdarb on April 8, 2008 at 11:30 p.m.
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Posted by Silent_Fulmer on April 8, 2008 at 11:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I think Glen Dorsey summed up McNeil best when asked about his attributes.....Dorsey said "who?"
Posted by nicksjuzunk on April 8, 2008 at 11:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WD40,
Good call on the special teams. Urban is supposed to be a genius on special teams and I bet Stan picked up some great experience while coaching that team down below the south.
Posted by brdteton on April 9, 2008 at 1:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)
3 chicks.
Posted by givehim6 on April 9, 2008 at 1:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
By the sound of things our defence might be the big story for 08'. Sounds like our offence is not learning the new system as smothly as hoped. But give it some time, by fall the Vols will get it done. Drayton coathing special teams hu, very interesting. GO VOLS!
Posted by T0MMYJACK on April 9, 2008 at 4:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
hey WD ... sounds as if you impressed bradsummey enough to make him want you. So I guess his statement means that when a guy that he considers "a target" comes along his "gay-day" locks on and acquires that target?!
Interesting revelation, bradsummey. Looking back at many of your posts, you talk about "gay" quite a bit. Everything worth knowing comes clear in due time.
Posted by hglover40 on April 9, 2008 at 7:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
PearlFUTure_FulmerPast - McNeil will play in the NFL. Why are you here posting you BS. You are not a fan of ut football. if you like BB that's great, but all you do here is insult our players and coaches. You have no class.
Posted by txvolsfan on April 9, 2008 at 8:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
hglover40, You are correct about McNeil, the kid is born to be a center and will be one on Sundays!!!
GO VOLS
TXVOLSFAN
LET'S GET READY FOR FOOTBALL
CONGRATS LADY VOLS ON NUMBER 8
Number 8, that is SICK
Posted by Silent_Fulmer on April 9, 2008 at 9:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
hglove - Last time I checked the NFL isn't looking for centers that weigh 250
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 9:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I really like McNeil but if he can't learn to keep his weight up to at least 290 he will never play on Sundays.
Posted by Greyback_Vol on April 9, 2008 at 9:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Give the offense some time to work out all the kinks. Installation of the offense is going about as expected, seeing that it takes time and Clawson and Fulmer are breaking in a new QB. Interesting comment by Fulmer on the defensive tackles- it seems like they have improved, but he doesn't want to pile on the praise just yet. Drayton coaching kickoff returns should be interesting, to say the least. We need to improve in that area.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 9:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
McNeill (who?) playing in the NFL? When? A 250lb NFL center? Never heard of one in this day's age. It should be noted, however, that Auburn has had centers that weigh about the same as McNeill (who?) but they have managed to run the ball effectively against good teams.
Posted by GerryOP on April 9, 2008 at 10:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
2008 Roster on UT Sports lists McNeil as a 280# Junior.
http://www.utsports.com/football/page...
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 10:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
He'll put in on in the offseason but can't keep it on. Others have said he was playing at like 255-265 at the end of last season.
Posted by auttat on April 9, 2008 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
How sad is that one guy can have 2 screen names at the same time? That means that he actually took the time to register on this site with 2 different email addresses.
Can you say...Loser?
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 10:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
auttat, not the same person as PearlFuture. Sorry about that. It seems that you are quite versed in how to go about having 2 screen names at the same time though. Not that it's really that hard to figure out but for someone as dumb as you are, I am a little surprised that even you could "figure" this out. Can you say....Loser? LOL!!!!!!!
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 10:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't think auttat actually mentioned who exactly he was talking about there Workin' or should I say PearlFuture or is it really CR or maybe TDTN? hmm the world may never know... nor do they care .... ok that's enough... still trying to wake up all have a good one.
Posted by auttat on April 9, 2008 at 10:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Just out of curiosity, how did you know I was talking about you? I didn't mention any names in my post, did I?
I think I just said...LOSER! FOOL!
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 10:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
McNeil does have trouble gaining and maintaining weight. Don't let that be lost in the unnecessary gloom and negativism.
If he could actually play a season at 285/290, he'd probably be an All-American.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 10:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
auttat, who were you talking about then? Looks like I was right...again! LOL!!!!
Posted by thesavageorange on April 9, 2008 at 10:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
sjt18,They are saying he's 285 right now, and was indeed playing at the 265 range at seasons end.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 11:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Why is Robert Ayers not talking to reporters until spring practice is over?
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 11:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Ashley, thanks for updating me on the football season countdown. I can now schedule my vacation appropriately. When does basketball tip-off? Football season should be over for all intents and purposes by the end of the October, unless you consider going to the Peach Bowl a big accomplishment. Looks like I'll have a September to October window for some rest and relaxation.
Posted by Silent_Fulmer on April 9, 2008 at 11:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah, great football countdown, everyone is very excited about the current state of the program. Thanks Ashley.
Ashley, would you care to comment on why the students don't show up to games until the end of the 1st quarter anymore and leave at half time?
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 11:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
WOW! I say thanks and someone calls me a name. That's rather "dik"ish don't you think?
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 11:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Workin': I'm going to go on a football thread and post something so idiotic and spiteful that I'll cause everyone to comment and get pissed at me so that I can look like I have something relevant to say. What do you think Pearfuture?
Pearlfuture: Sounds like a great idea buddy, then we can play slap and tickle with each other for the rest of the day and giggle like school girls about how witty we are. I Love You. WorkinLikeHeck
Workin': No I Love You Pearlfuture
PearlFuture: We'll always be buddy's won't we
Workin': you know it big guy come here and give me some lovin'
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF WORKINLIKEHECK AND PEARLFUTURE. brought to you by those who could care less about their opinions.
Posted by auttat on April 9, 2008 at 11:19 a.m.
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Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 11:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
FOOTBALL COUNTDOWNS ROCK!!!
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 11:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Nobody cares yet they keep responding and writing short dialog's that say they don't care.
Who are you talking about this time auttat? LOL!!!!
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 11:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
145 days until it's vacation time for WorkinLikeHeck
Posted by spam247buster on April 9, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I think it's odd how little we've heard from Dave Clawson so far this Spring. I wonder if Fulmer instructed him to be basically off-limits to the media, or if he just avoids the media on his own.
As for the countdown, I'm really looking forward to football season, but then I'm a Vol fan.
The defensive secondary alone should be cause for optimism among Vol fans, but I'm also curious what the new offense will look like. I don't think the Orange and White game will really show too much difference, but I think there will be pleasant surprises in the Fall with the Big Orange offense.
(I fully expect some of the GVX regulars to keep complaining even when UT wins.)
GO VOLS!!!
Posted by jacksonvol on April 9, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
A few of you sound like real morons. Grow up.
Posted by auttat on April 9, 2008 at 11:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, I think I'll go back to my grown up life and leave the 2nd grade. It was fun, though.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 11:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
auttat, just admitted that he was one of the morons....LOL!!!!
Posted by Vol13 on April 9, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"This may be the best offensive line to ever play at UT." - Phil Fulmer 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and now 2008
Posted by auttat on April 9, 2008 at 11:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
HAHA! I guess that makes you a Genius!
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 11:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
That's hilarious Vol13
Posted by Silent_Fulmer on April 9, 2008 at 12:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ashley, did you disappear or will we be hearing from you as to why students do not attend the football games like they used to?
Thanks.
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 12:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Where are you getting your information from Pearl cause from what I have seen there wasn't a huge drop off. Show me the facts don't just come with guesses. I would like to hear from you as to why you are posting on a football thread when you evidently don't care for UT Football. Also, do you have any real knowledge or do you just spout random crap to make yourself feel special?
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 12:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
still waiting pearlfuture .... tap tap tap. What's taking so long. I mean it doesn't make since that if ticket sales were so far down they would be raising ticket prices. It's called supply and demand. If the demand goes up so to can the price because there is a limited number or "supply" of tickets therefore the price goes up. If the demand falls there is a greater "supply" of tickets than is demanded and the price goes down to make the tickets more inviting to buy. Get it? Economics 101. Bring some inteligent arguments or don't bring anything.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 12:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
spam247buster,
Yes. Some posters and posers here will continue to complain no matter what. Even an undefeated season would give us only momentary rest while they think of ways to poopoo the season (ie. "they were five plays from being 0-12" or"they were lucky" or "if so and so hadn't have been hurt for the other team..."), predict a certain collapse in the future, or negate the good by some past Fulmer "sin".
CR said he/she/it wanted accountability. But that only works if the standard is consistent. It can't work when CPF is ALWAYS has to be in the wrong... and the standard has to be malleable to that RULE.
Posted by Silent_Fulmer on April 9, 2008 at 12:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow BOA, you talking Guns and Butter to me is getting me all hot and bothered. To bad the cost of tickets increasing has yet to show what the "actual supply and demand" (the cause) to the yet to be season (the effect). Also, too bad the student's who have access to student tickets are not effected by this increase which you speak of...So have fun justifying an argument to me which doesn't have to do with my argument duncecap.
Do you go to games BOA? It's called an "eye test"
Posted by TommyJack on April 9, 2008 at 12:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sjt: speaking for moi, if we go 12-0, you'll hear no poo poo from me.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 12:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
spambuster, in case you don't agree with someone you can pull a total chick move, make up a false accusation about a poster and have them ban that poster. However, this works momentarily, right sjt?
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I am truly flattered that so many people are concerned about by criticisms. I thank you all.
Posted by thesavageorange on April 9, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A note on why the offense is struggling.
Rob Lewis:One of the most significant wrinkles in Dave Clawson's offensive system involves playing with designated 'strong' and 'weak' sides of the offensive line rather than the traditional set up. What that means in laymen's terms is that instead of having a right tackle-right guard/left tackle, left-guard combo, you will have a strong and a weak tackle and guard, and they'll flip sides depending on the play-call and where the tight-end lines up.
"We're flip-flopping the line, which is new. Guys are playing on the left and right side, so they're having to compute which way to go more often, Adkins said.
This is rare in college football.
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 1:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
http://www.jackfertig.com/wordpress/?...
here you go pearlfuture read "the ultimate fan loyalty" part ... you'll have to scroll down to find it. If you dont know how to scroll down... go to the side bar and click about midway down and the page will sudenly start moving up so you can see what is on the lower half. It's good reading... there is my proof where is yours?
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 1:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
eyetest hmmm don't want to know about yours and workin's personal life.. just stick to the article kid.
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 1:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
106,000 4,000 over capacity after the Alabama game last year... man what a drop off.
Posted by TommyJack on April 9, 2008 at 1:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WorkinlikeHeck: 12:55 Very interesting...
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 1:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Not referring to you at all TJ.
spam, though it may not appear to, this board does have some rules. Some people choose not to abide by them. You can report them and probably should but once you do, it is out of your hands.
I often wonder if some posters don't continually change screen names in an effort to circumvent the rules after having their posting privileges revoked. Probably something the administrators could be interested in, huh?
It would be alot better if everyone could just have the consideration and manners to carry on civil conversation.
Posted by Huntingdonvol on April 9, 2008 at 1:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Just wondering if anything is being said abought Chris Donald and his progress?By the way former Milan football coach John Tucker would keep his players size a secret to the press and in the game program!After years of being hounded abought players size by Dan Morris of the Jackson Sun he started listing his players as s,m,l,xl,ud=undetermined!What his point was it did not matter their size they were going to play their hearts out and hit you harder than you ever been hit!
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 1:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
yeah, ole sjt18 couldn't handle me basically berating his weak points/arguments a few months ago. Some other poster changed his name to "sjt18" and made some posts. Then I get an email from the KNS telling me not to do that anymore. I tell the KNS it's not me and if they don't believe me to check the IP addresses of the real sjt18, the fake sjt18, and myself. They were all different which cleared me but I still get banned anyway because sjt18 told on me like a little girl.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 1:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Who starts in with the namecalling on this article? It's not me. I never start the namecalling though just respond when engaged. If you don't agree with someone, just try to get them banned like sjt does. I like it when I don't get to play by the same rules though. It at least becomes a little challenging this way.
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
don't know the drama between sjt and workin' but I have yet to see a post by sjt that he couldn't and didn't back up with facts.
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
a quote of a famous childhood actor comes to mind when reading some of these posts... WHAAAAAA!!!!
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 1:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I improvise, adapt, and overcome (IAO). Not cry like a girl to get someone else (the KNS) to stop it when he is incapable of making me stop on his own.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 1:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If you don't violate the rules and get banned anyway... that isn't the fault of the person who raised the suspicion. Get over it and stop whining. My supposed "weak arguments" kept VolCR dreaming up his/her/its non-sense for a long time.
VolCR's idea of "winning" was declaring victory then expecting everyone to fall down prostrate before him/her/it.
FWIW, I didn't complain at all but went point by point with VolCR until someone started using my screen name to post stupid stuff. I asked the moderator to stop it. Shortly thereafter if I remember correctly both VolCR and TDTN got the boot.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 1:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks BOA but I have been wrong. At some point during my conversation with VolCR, I realized I was wrong about something. I admitted it. He/she/it rode it for a long time after.
Like I mentioned before, some people apparently get some sense of accomplishment out of being an ungracious jerk... They find self-importance in ticking other people off.
Pretty sad statement on them if you think about it.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 1:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ashley started using workinlykeheck as a screen name. It was obvious that it bothered ol' CR. However that person had the class not to carry the joke on too long... and the candor to admit that it was them.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 1:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Workin, If you abide by the rules and show just a little bit of class, you won't have anything to fear from being reported to KNS.
If you get tossed for violating the rules, it isn't the fault of the person who reported you. Grow up and get over it.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 1:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You told like a girl would do and they banned me for pretty much no reason as we were having a civil discussion (though one sided as I went around, over, and through you pathetic arguments and then came back for a victory lap. Yes folks, it was that bad). Like I said, I like not being able to play by the same rules. It gives you guys a chance at least and challenges me a little.
Also, you can change your name at any time. It doesn't necessarily mean that you got the boot.
Posted by thesavageorange on April 9, 2008 at 1:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Huntingdonvol ,Donald has moved back to LB, and had a couple of nice plays Saturday including a hit on Vereen for a 3 yd loss.He ended w/ 3 stops.His academics and filmwork have to get better.Darn good talent, I hope he doesn't waste it.He is listed as the 3rd MLB behind SO Nick Reveiz, whom I believe was a walk on.Something tells me he has to dig out of Chavis and CPF's doghouse.
Posted by Vol13 on April 9, 2008 at 2:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Daniel Brooks told me that Chris Donald was the next Al Wilson.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 2:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Workin, I am perfectly satisfied to let the folks here judge between the two of us for themselves....
I try to be civil and honest with everyone here. You do your best not to allow it. So you got the best of me once. Errr, OK.
The main reason you can't allow a civil and honest discussion in the norm is that you don't have the horse power to win one. You HAVE TO resort to calling people "girl" or other nonsense tactics to cover for the fact that you really don't have anything to say of substance.
You're just here to stroke your own pathetic ego, whine, and complain...
Posted by auttat on April 9, 2008 at 2:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Vol13, you seriously said this? You seriously believe this?
"Geno is a better coach than Pat Summit. It's not even debatable if you know the game. But you will never get 99% of the people here to admit to that because that would mean they would have to admit that somebody else was better than somebody they liked. Geno recruits well and turns the players into NC winners (usually multiple)."
8 to 5. One appears to be more multiple than the other one.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 2:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Resorting to namecalling? Go back and look at this article and see who starts in with the namecalling first. Best of you once? You shouldn't lie to yourself.
Posted by thesavageorange on April 9, 2008 at 2:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sjt18 ,In case you didn't see it on the other thread,Hancock and Moore are the ones that slipped.
Vol13,If Donald don't knock off the nonsense he will end up like Brooks.The one thing you can't teach is character, and Al has miles and miles of it and so does Mayo.Hope Donald turns things around.CD should have a sit down w/ Morley.
Posted by invisiblekid on April 9, 2008 at 2:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Man, I feel like I just walked into an episode of the Young and the Restless on here.
Onto more important issues. WD40plusVol, I agree on the subject of kickoff returns. The pro experience can't do anything but help and actually having someone coach the players will as well.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 2:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
auttat, just take a look at Vol13's record of posts. I stomached about 2 pages before realizing that this character has nothing at all positive to say... of course all uniformly pessimistic, cynical, and negative people excuse themselves as "honest and objective" when they actually aren't.
Vol13's tenor is remarkably familiar btw.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 2:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
invisiblekid, please feel free to step in... I'm tired. I'd rather just talk about football.
savage, do you know anything concerning CD other than his grades last year? One of his strong points coming out of HS was his grades. Hopefully it is something he can get back into focus quickly. I'm not sure bad grades are always a character problem for a new college student though. It took me a year or so to make the adjustment.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 2:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ashley, I'm sorry I offended you with that comment. I would just call you a name like you did to me, but I have more class than that.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 2:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A year to adjust to college? It's really not THAT hard, but I guess that's what happens when you're not grown up at all.
Posted by auttat on April 9, 2008 at 2:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sjt18, I didn't make it past that one comment, but I researched his profile for the very same reason that you mentioned. He sounds very familiar.
Invisiblekid, I apologize for being a part of it. I promise I didn't want to. It was fun exposing the punk, though.
Posted by invisiblekid on April 9, 2008 at 2:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No thank you sjt18, been down the road with other folk who view posting on here as some type of American Gladiator challenge where there are winners and losers. 4 years and still waiting to see what the prize on here is for top post of the day. I have other plans this evening and don't care to spend the next several hours honing my debating skills.
Posted by invisiblekid on April 9, 2008 at 2:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Auttat, hey, no problem, you do what you feel you need to do. Things just seem to get a little dramatic when certain individuals are involved. Myself, I tend to follow a more passive route and stay out of the fray.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 2:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow...did y'all really go back and read vol13's posts and come to the conclusion that it's me? Not very good at comparing writing styles I would assume. Again, email the KNS (Hint: sjt knows how to do this already) and just ask them out of curiosity if it's coming from the same IP address or general location. Unfortunately, you won't find anything to support your conclusion. I'll be staying tuned for future negative poster conspiracies though.
Posted by TurboFan on April 9, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Bradsummey, you either are one or afraid you are one. Either way, it don't matter to anyone but you.
sjt, life lesson: you can win an arguement by refusing to lose, no matter how asinine, petty, or illogical your arguement is. I believe that is the tactic of some on here. Give it up while you still have your sanity.
I-kid, surprised it was Drayton assigned to SP. What happened to the guy we got from the Jets? For got his name for the moment.
Posted by Vol13 on April 9, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You all seem to want a forum where everyone can just come in and blow kisses to the neighbors while singing Rocky Top. I'm not afraid to ask the tough questions that need to be asked regarding all things UT and call thinks like I see them. Sorry if that bothers some. But you'll never prevent me from doing it.
Posted by thesavageorange on April 9, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sjt18 ,I probably should have worded it differently.Didn't mean to question Donald's overall character, but some say his attitude and work ethic has been a problem.Not knocking Reveiz,but A 5* #1 rated MLB in the entire country coming out of HS ,should not be listed behind a walk-on sophmore.Don't remember if it was Low,Mathews,or Hubbs, but one of them said he did something to get CPF a little upset.Probably a combination of what I stated above.
I wish CD knew how many of us are pulling for him.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It will probably take sjt a year or two to adjust to my criticisms just like it did for him with college.
Let me guess, you were joking with that statement (just like you claimed with your absurd Duke statement - after the fact of course)?
Posted by invisiblekid on April 9, 2008 at 3:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WD40, Michaels is the TE coach from the Jets. Not sure that he has any ST's experience. Last few years, they had been splitting duties(such as they were)between Cut and Chavis with Cut handling returns and Chavis coverage. Prior to that, I think Caldwell was "in charge" during the disaster that was '05. I have long complained that they should have someone with solid ST's experience in charge of the whole thing. I am not the head coach though so it isn't going to happen.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 3:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
That comment was directed at you and me refraining from calling you a name like you did to me because I have more class than you.
It really wasn't that hard to see that the statement was directed at you. I guess I could piece meal quotes around from difference posts like you did though and make things up.
Posted by invisiblekid on April 9, 2008 at 3:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"Not knocking Reveiz,but A 5* #1 rated MLB in the entire country coming out of HS ,should not be listed behind a walk-on sophmore".
Bingo SavageO, Donald was a cornerstone of the recruiting class last year IMO and either he has some issues or the coaches aren't getting their points across. Either way, he needs to see the field although I do wonder if shuffling him around may be part of the issue.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 3:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I finished Magna Cum Laude Workin (3.74/4.00)... not a bad recovery, huh?
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 3:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sure you did, sjt. Why do feel the need to justify your admitted shortcomings to me?
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 3:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Vol13, when you show some balance then your criticisms will have a little more credibility.
Posted by 99gator on April 9, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
from tony barnhardt of the AJC
2. Don’t read too much into Tennessee’s last scrimmage: The Vols have their spring game a week from Saturday. Last Saturday Tennessee had a scrimmage were the new offense, being installed by new OC Dave Clawson, was simply overwhelmed by the defense. Quarterback Jonathon Crompton, who is supposed to take over for Erik Ainge, had three interceptions. Coach Phillip Fulmer called it a “royal butt-kicking” by the Tennessee defense. This has excited some Tennessee fans who wonder if the defense, which was eighth in almost every major category last season, might actually get better. The word I’m getting out of Knoxville is that the secondary, led by Fairburn’s Eric Berry, will be very, very good. The linebackers are pretty good and so are the defensive ends. But the Vols do not have a dominating SEC-caliber player at defensive tackle unless some of those guys improve over the summer. For the second straight year that will be the glaring weakness in the Tennessee defense unless something changes between now and August.
Posted by bigbluevol on April 9, 2008 at 3:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WD, I'm betting that they'll still take the by committee approach that they've had on special teams. I think the article said that Drayton was heading up the kick off return unit. The way it was worded, to me, insinuated that he was just the point man of the group, not the sole coach. Just my take.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 3:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Looks like little auttat had a post removed. I guess he has no class or is not following rules.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 3:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You can be assured that I don't... though I could have predicted that someone with such ego issues would have automatically related my comment to themselves.
It is funny that we should be discussing you and your tactics on a thread entitled "Center of attention..."
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
heck it took me a year to adjust to college too and I'm in school for my doctorate at present... DPT ... and you can't get into PT school with bad anything. Try again "workin" adjustment period has nothing to do with intelligence
Posted by thesavageorange on April 9, 2008 at 3:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
invisiblekid ,Could be.I think either Donald or Williams one was going to move to DE.Williams has the better size for DE at 6'4 245lbs.It would be interesting to watch 2 4.5 40 guys on the ends in 3rd and long.(Williams/Martin).GW was such a good JUCO MLB it may be hard for them to move him w/ Austin Johnson going to FB.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
99gator, Barnhardt's comments seem to be at odds with what I've been reading about Dan Williams. A comment supposedly from within the program said that he was virtually unblockable at times. He's going against two guys that probably would have been late round draft picks if they'd come out early. Maybe he's right and they're wrong?
Either way, I'd rather see those guys challenged and widely underestimated.
Posted by 99gator on April 9, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sjt18
yeah, i just posted what he wrote.
he also wrote something interesting on cutcliffe. he was promised duke would put money into the athletics program by the athletic director who just left for lsu.
so, cutcliffe may end up getting hosed.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Classy people don't have a problem being penalized when they violate the rules.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 3:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BOA, don't be so sensitive, as I wasn't even referring to you. Also, where did I say it had to do with intelligience? I believe I said something to the effect of it not that hard if you're grown up at all. Try again. Also, getting a doctorate in PT doesn't really have anything to do with intelligience either.
I don't know why I related your comment to myself. You only addressed me by name in the middle of it:
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 3:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I finished Magna Cum Laude Workin (3.74/4.00)... not a bad recovery, huh?
Or is this another one of your jokes? LOL!!!
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
For that matter, classy people don't have a problem admitting when they're wrong or when they've failed either... some people just can't bring themselves to do that though. Their vanity won't allow it.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 3:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No workin. No joke. No lie. Would you like to know my last IQ score as well?
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 3:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No need for your latest IQ test (please tell me you don't get this testes regularly) unless you really feel the need to justify yourself further to a bunch of strangers on a message board.
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 3:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
bwah ha ha ha ha ha ha that's hillarious... getting a doctorate in PT doesn't have anything to do with intelligence. LOL that's a good one. Sorry sir but I don't think they give doctorates of anything out. Nice try though I'll wait for an "intelligent" comment from you... ok wait I'll look for one from you, if I wait on an intelligent comment from you I'll never leave the site... and I don't have that much time to waste. Once again Nice try though big guy.
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 3:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
don't get this "testes" regularly? maybe Freud was right huh Workin'?
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 3:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
hold on, you do understand that reference to Freud don't you. See Freud is Sigmund Freud a psychologist who had a theory that... ah heck I'll let you look it up...
Posted by TommyJack on April 9, 2008 at 3:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hi-jacking someone's screen name is low down. I know as it is happening to me. KNS basicaly told be tuff chit. I'm pretty sure I know who it is, but can't prove it. Need CSI to investigate. I feel violated. May need counseling.
On another note, I'm not sure why one would need to change their name every month or 2. Don't get it.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 3:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah, all doctors are "intelligent". I am working on a doctorate, I am smart right?
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 3:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I stand corrected. If you are indeed working on a doctorate. Then not all doctors are intelligent. Thank you sir for the clarification.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Actually, I am not working on a doctorate so thanks for refuting yourself.
Posted by TommyJack on April 9, 2008 at 4:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ashley: Hate to say..hate to give him the noitcafsitas.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 4:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Some employers require IQ and other testing when you reach certain levels within the organization or when you are applying for a job at that level.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 4:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TJ, please tell me you are not blaming this one on me?
Posted by pdhuff on April 9, 2008 at 4:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
All I know is we'll all know more after tacking a Bruin or two.
All spin can stop after that game and rearm one way or the other. We need to bring 110% effort and hold mistakes to a minimum. Liked Big Phil saying "possibly" those two capable of playing SEC ball. Shows progress for last year they were not anywhere near capable.
Get'em ready. It'll be here before we realize after a period of doldrums.
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 4:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OH so you're not only not intelligent... you are also a liar. Thanks for the info. there workin' It will come in handy when reading your future posts. FYI now would be a good time to change your screen name again.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 4:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sjt18, again, please don't tell me that you get your IQ tested regularly. Employers who do test employees for some sort of IQ measurement don't reveal the test score to the person taking the test. It's not like they say, here take this test and oh by the way you scored X amount, we've decided to go another direction.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 4:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Boa, I need help stetching out a cramp, can you help me? Good luck being a personal trainer, I mean, physical therapist.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 4:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Boa, the whole point of my statement was to get you to admit that just because someone is a doctor or getting a doctorate doesn't make them smart which you admitted. Looks like you took it hook, line and sinker. Sorry, that you couldn't see the idiocy of your original statement from a mile away.
Posted by auttat on April 9, 2008 at 4:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"You all seem to want a forum where everyone can just come in and blow kisses to the neighbors while singing Rocky Top."
No, some just prefer our "fans" not to be moronic. One coach gets total praise from the fan base and coach of the year honors for winning close games and finishing in the top 16, while the other one more or less does the same, and has a better resume, should be fired.
But, you said Geno was a better coach, so I'm not arguing with you. You have proven your intelligence
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Workin, I have taken an IQ test within the last 8 years of so. It was part of a battery of tests that I took. I have all of my scores- leadership style, management inventory, personality, problem solving style, etc.
Just keep on showing your ignorance of what companies "do". I've actually gotten similar testing results on 4 different occasions from two different national corporations. Your vanity is so blinding... it is absolutely amazing. You really need this kind of argument to feed that ego, don't you? That's why you come in here with throwing bombs around...
"Pathetic" is the word you used I believe. I think most here would agree that applies very well to you.
Posted by Silent_Fulmer on April 9, 2008 at 4:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ashley - Thanks for never answering my question from 11:19 and 12:26
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 4:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Actually there "workin'" you "made" me admit being a doctor didn't make someone smart by saying that you were indeed going for your doctorate therefore I presumed that since someone such as yourself was going for a doctorate and that you were by no means intelligent then there must be a way for those who lack intelligence to get into doctorate programs (i.e. you) since you admitted you were lying (saying something and knowing it to be false) then my point stands and there must be a bit of intelligence involved with getting a doctorate degree. However, none is involved in posting on GVX or lying as you have so adequately exhibited. Keep trying though buddy, you're gettin the hang of it.
Posted by orngejuice on April 9, 2008 at 4:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
goodness. is this a football forum or a crying contest? do either of u whiney b_tches really think anyone one here gives a sh*T who started what and who called who what name? go post ur horsesH*t comments on myspace u fu#king morons.
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 4:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Pearlfuture thanks for never refuting the evidence I gave to you 1:10p.m. In a battle of wits some are just unarmed
Posted by bigbluevol on April 9, 2008 at 4:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
PearlFuture - I think there's a general apathy with students nowadays. Several home basketball games this year did not have a full student section. Ostensibly excitement for men's bball has never been higher, yet students still weren't filling the bleachers for each game. Now, there is the argument that there are games during the week and that there are more so people get burned out, but the fact remains when a team has its highest ranking ever and the students still don't show up for every contest it says more about the students' attitudes in general than the state of a program.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah, management inventory and personality are part of an IQ test. That's what you keep saying, an IQ test once you get to certain levels of management. Good one. Battery of tests? You are the one claiming GPA, IQ tests at certain levels of management, etc. Tell me again who has an ego?
Posted by 99gator on April 9, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
and people wonder why congress gets nothing done.....
you all share the same things in common (love for tenn)....yet, there is all this bickering about what i have no idea.
is anyone going to tenn's spring game? i hope to read from some of you all what you thought, watching it with your own eyes.
Posted by orngejuice on April 9, 2008 at 4:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
battle of wits? is this the fu*king family fued? who are you people? this is a ut football site right? i'm embarassed by you people. boa, workin, and the rest of u r better off playing dungeons and dragons. before you attack me...yeah, you win. you're smart and special and have lots of time on your hands.
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 4:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
damn... sorry bout that orngejuice I was sucked in by ignorance... you're correct though.. this is a football forum. I was hoping to go Ashley I'd love to see some of the new offense stretch the field a bit. I'd also like to see if anyone on the defense can indeed blow through the offensive line. New formations or not. If you can overpower someone man to man it's got to mean something.
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
what is truly sad. I am usually the one making fun of people such as myself getting into petty arguments.. I was sorely out of line on this one orngejuice thanks for pulling the man card on me. I can't wait for the first game of the season... I'd like to see a whoooo hit on the opening kick off like we placed on the CAL TE when they came to Neyland in 06
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I "made" you do something? LOL!!! I am more powerful than I thought and I don't even have a doctorate degree or am not pursuing one. Also, I didn't know intelligent people wrote such blatant run on sentences:
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 4:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Actually there "workin'" you "made" me admit being a doctor didn't make someone smart by saying that you were indeed going for your doctorate therefore I presumed that since someone such as yourself was going for a doctorate and that you were by no means intelligent then there must be a way for those who lack intelligence to get into doctorate programs (i.e. you) since you admitted you were lying (saying something and knowing it to be false) then my point stands and there must be a bit of intelligence involved with getting a doctorate degree.
***WOW...what "doctorate" program did you get into? I hope it didn't require a writing sample or essay. By the way, I really do need help stretching out a cramp in my leg.
Posted by orngejuice on April 9, 2008 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
there u go brother! me n u both!
Posted by invisiblekid on April 9, 2008 at 4:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Absolutely pdhuff and I promise to stop with the all caps BS TommyJack.
Posted by auttat on April 9, 2008 at 4:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
99gator, its 5 months until anything is relevant again. Got to pass the time somehow.
Good news is, The Masters starts tomorrow. Anybody want the field? I got Tiger and a grand
Posted by invisiblekid on April 9, 2008 at 4:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I plan on going to the O&W game 99gator, not a 100% certainty though.
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 4:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Berry and Morely coming down the Field full speed laying into the kickoff return man knocking helmets off of blockers and causing snot bubbles to form in the first row on the sideline from the shear force of impact. Then for the rest of the game, widereceivers intentionally dropping passes to keep from getting leveled. Oh what a glorious day.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 4:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
auttat, it will be 7 months before anyting is relevant again (think basketball season starting). Going 10 years without an SEC title and a Peach Bowl bid isn't exactly relevant.
Posted by thesavageorange on April 9, 2008 at 4:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
99gator ,I'm w/ you on that one.Wish I could go.I'll have to watch the replay on CSS.How's the UF spring going?
Posted by TurboFan on April 9, 2008 at 4:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
99gator, after reading all this do you really want opinions from us?
Posted by auttat on April 9, 2008 at 4:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Then why waste so much of your time arguing about it? You sure can recite the facts for it to not be relevant.
Posted by bigbluevol on April 9, 2008 at 4:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Are they going to replay the scrimmage on CSS? I know that UT signed that deal with Fox Sports South or whatever it's called now (it used to be Turner Sports). So I have been trying to find out if it will be on that channel or in fact will air on CSS. 99, I've seen where Clawson said the offense won't show too much, so I'm not sure that we'll find out anything substantial about the o.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 4:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why do people argue with me when they "don't care" what I think?
Posted by TurboFan on April 9, 2008 at 4:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Workin, careful there, Bradsummey may take a shine to ya, correctin' someone's grammar.
Posted by 99gator on April 9, 2008 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
wd40
well, i get some of it. someone attacks you....you defend yourself and it escalates. plus, i have never seen a fan base so divided about a football coach in my life.
anyway, i plan on attending the uf spring game. but, espn will happen to be there. from what i can make out, meyer will try to make it more of a recruiting tool than anything else. so, it will be different than normal.
spring seems to be fine. nothing overly negative. there are some who are fearful that harvin's injury and surgery were more serious than anyone is letting on. so, there is some panic going on.
the most interesting competition is still at tailback. moody is not doing as well as they would hope.....but, chris rainey has become a different player and mon williams seems to have recovered from his acl injury from last spring.
i will be excited to see what's on the field with my own eyes.
Posted by thesavageorange on April 9, 2008 at 4:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
auttat ,I'll keep my money!
The best news I've heard from everyone that has attended practices and scrimmagesis, the tackling has been superb.I wish I could find out how many total tkls were missed and how many yrd's resulted.Priority #1 check.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 4:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't think they will air the replay of the O&W game on CSS. SportsSouth should have it live as well as the replay of it.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 4:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Arkansas' fan base was pretty divided over Houston Nutt.
Posted by General_Watermelon on April 9, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
After studying the film, the offense actually won the scrimmage. Work like heck offense.
Fritter Logic!
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
that would be awesome if they just showed regular running and post patterns with a little dink and dunk here and there and then broke out the real offense during our first few games... that way it would have the Defensive coaches from the rest of our competitors scrambling to come up with a plan. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing this new offense... If I was guessing, and I am, I would say that before our first game with UCLA, Clawson will only call and practice plays and formations that the O is comfortable with as to not confuse our on team. I would say the extent of our change will match the ability of our O to understand and implement the new system. I think our D will be much improved though... which is good. If we won the east last year with our D being horrible then we should do great with any improvement this year.
Posted by thesavageorange on April 9, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I forgot about the FS deal.I'm just use to seeing replays on CSS, and catching the AU and MSU spring games on there.
Posted by thesavageorange on April 9, 2008 at 5:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Posted by thesavageorange on April 9, 2008 at 4:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The best news I've heard from everyone that has attended practices and scrimmages is, the tackling has been superb.I wish I could find out how many total tkls were missed and how many yrd's resulted.Priority #1 check.
Tkl's missed last yr.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 5:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
it's always society's fault
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 5:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"Yeah, management inventory and personality are part of an IQ test."
No. Are you really, really that dull? Or just upset that someone is pinning the tail on the donkey?
Management inventory and personality tests were part of a BATTERY of required tests that also included an IQ test. Maybe you don't know what "battery" means?
"That's what you keep saying, an IQ test once you get to certain levels of management. Good one. Battery of tests? You are the one claiming GPA, IQ tests at certain levels of management, etc. Tell me again who has an ego?"
No. As they say in Texas, it ain't braggin' if its true. I was simply responding to one of your "weak, pathetic" arguments. You like to think of yourself as superior... maybe you are. That doesn't mean others lack intelligence or have anything to be ashamed of in that regard.
One of us has been wrong and admitted... on more than one occasion. The other has also been wrong on more than one occasion but can't admit it... Hint: you aren't the first one.
Posted by General_Watermelon on April 9, 2008 at 5:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
http://tennessee.scout.com/2/744784.html
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 5:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Bragging about 3.74 GPA and taking an IQ test at certain levels of management? WOW!!!!! If you were as high up/important as you are trying to portray you'd be better off bragging about that instead of your college GPA and frequency that you take IQ tests.
Posted by BOASoldier on April 9, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
orngejuice. time to lay the smack down again lol
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
GF, "Well, we're just still wet behind the ears with this new offense and there is a certain dadgum pucker factor involved with us all. Don't worry though, we spend 15 minutes on execution today and chart our progress. After watching the film, I'll change my mind on what I initially saw live. Football is played in pads."
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It wasn't my question Ashley. I appreciate your concern for me though.
Posted by invisiblekid on April 9, 2008 at 5:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Savage Orange, poor tackling in the secondary has been a sore spot for the Vols in recent years with Jason Allen being a big exception. I think with the guys we have now it won't be as much of an issue. Berry, Morley and company seem to enjoy hitting.
Thanks for the link General.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 5:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
orangejuice, Some of us come here to discuss football. We learn from each other and enjoy some give and take over a few things.
Others come to get some kind of ego rush by throwing bombs and doing all they can to start an argument.
Once in awhile, the first group gets enough and you see a meltdown like what happened here.
Workinlikeheck aka CRVol, VolCR.... and probably 10 or 12 more names is involved at least half the time. Many if not most of the folks who come here looking to actually discuss the football team have had a problem with him/her/it.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
there goes sjt18 again....calling me names (he/she/it), who's starting the argument again? So you had a meltdown over my comments? How did you score on those battery of tests again?
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 5:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I stated a fact Workin... I know you have problems with facts... but that's all I did. No bragging and no reason to make that accusation unless it somehow bothers you when others succeed.
As for what I'm doing... I'm content. I reached a point a few years ago where I had a choice in my career path... and decided against sacrificing things more important than wealth or position.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm not calling you names when I say that. I sincerely don't know which one you are. At one point you had a woman's name in your profile. At other times you've had men's names.
If you say which you are, I'll never do that again.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 5:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I believe you sjt18. I really do.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No. The thread had a meltdown... There you go with that vanity thing again... Everything associates back to you, right? You're the center of the universe... rofl.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 5:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Multiple choice workin:
Male-
Female-
Other-
Smart person like you shouldn't have too much difficulty with that.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 5:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why does it matter? Obviously, you think that by saying "she" is a put down.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 5:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
There goes Ashley with her class again. I guess that's her Roane County coming out of her. So now I am a fat POS, with a wife that cheats on me. Don't take the way you feel about your husband out on me.
Not fat, wife doesn't cheat on me, no kids yet, dog would take a bullet for me. Any other questions, Ashley?
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 5:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Really?
It doesn't matter to me. I type fairly fast so he/she/it is no more trouble than he or she or it.
It seemed to matter to you when you accused me of calling you a name.
Posted by 99gator on April 9, 2008 at 5:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i must be sick.
this is actually pretty funny.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 5:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ashley,
Ticking people off makes him/her/it feel important.
Maybe workin feels like someone is taking him/her/it serious when they stoop to argue? It really seems to thrill workin when someone responds him/her/it. workin really likes it when he/she/it can accuse someone else of following him/her/it around or giving an answer after trying to ignore him/her/it.
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 5:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You can't even imagine 99gator.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 5:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
he/she/it....LOL!!!!
I thought you weren't going to do that anymore?
Posted by sjt18 on April 9, 2008 at 5:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
When you tell me which one you are for sure, I won't. Did you answer the question somewhere?
If so, I apologize for missing it.
Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on April 9, 2008 at 5:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
check out the 5:46 pm post. You probably missed it because you typed too fast.
Posted by KingsportVol on April 9, 2008 at 6:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is better than Jerry Springer.
Posted by TommyJack on April 9, 2008 at 6:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WorkinLikeHeck: No, you are NOT the suspect. But don't leave town without checking with me. Just kidding.
Posted by Wor