Posted by HotlantaVol on February 12, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

After he punts, he can stay out there and play some D-Line.

Posted by utchris2003 on February 12, 2008 at 11:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Can he play on the DL?

Posted by volfan1511 on February 12, 2008 at 11:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I highly doubt this guy can be an sec dl at 6'1 227.

Posted by LazhilUT on February 12, 2008 at 11:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

well, at least we can count on our punter being able to tackle someone on a return if need be.

Posted by eanderson on February 12, 2008 at 11:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If size was everything what position would Bob Sanders play?

Posted by juicetke on February 12, 2008 at 11:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I wonder who had the connections in Virginia to find this kid? Looks like our friends from Richmond might have been in on this. Just an observation. Neither positive nor negative.

Posted by bmgvirgo on February 12, 2008 at 11:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What is his punting average? I could care less about his size, etc. tell me some numbers.

Posted by HotlantaVol on February 12, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

That was actually a joke. I've just never heard of a punter who could bench 340.

Posted by HotlantaVol on February 12, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It doesn't give his kicking stats in the Roanoke paper either.

http://www.roanoke.com/sports/highsch...

Posted by utvolz on February 12, 2008 at 11:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Here's some numbers for you.

Frank in Miami

http://www.thecarrollnews.com/article...

Posted by superk on February 12, 2008 at 11:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What happened to Chad Cunningham? I thought he was the heir apparent to Colquitt.

Posted by tigervol9802 on February 12, 2008 at 12:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Put about 100 pounds more on him and put him in the trenches, and I would care more.

That said, welcome aboard. With the lack of D-tackles, I hope you have a cannon for a leg to pin folks deep!

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 12, 2008 at 12:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This late entry should move Tennessee's recruiting class way up - maybe even top 10.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 12, 2008 at 12:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Rudy, Rudy, Rudy!

Posted by tnbanker_govols on February 12, 2008 at 12:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

....walk on AT UT....you mean, right?

Posted by KingsportVol on February 12, 2008 at 12:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

General_Fritter lol.Free TDTN

Posted by UTVol39 on February 12, 2008 at 12:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Where you at now, Scouts/Rivals? Better update those rankings now that we have a new walk-on in town.

And when they said he could bench 340, they actually meant he could bench 170 pounds 2 times.

Posted by UTVol39 on February 12, 2008 at 12:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

KingsportVol - Make sure you salute when you address The General.

Free TDTN!!

Posted by jimr07 on February 12, 2008 at 12:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

UTVol39--thank you. i am enjoying not haveing tdtn on here. his rude and nasty remarks were not welcome.

Posted by pms151 on February 12, 2008 at 12:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why can't I get the headlines...I plan on walking on too.

Posted by pms151 on February 12, 2008 at 12:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

How bout you Kaplan? Aren't you all vol too? i will sacrifice my body. Anyone else?

Posted by jweaver3 on February 12, 2008 at 12:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

pms151 welcome to the team
but, Fulmer knows this guy is walking on
not one of 100's of no chance slugs!!!
TXVOLSFAN

Posted by mparker on February 12, 2008 at 12:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

if the kid benches 340, he cna overpower a lot of 300-lb linemen....what a great sotry that would be, the DT/Punter at, say, 250lbs ofr college weight.
PICURE THIS: some lanky, speedy db comes rushing in on a punt block; our boy holds the football in one hand, and does a seim move on the db that sends the db about 20 yards behind the play. The 90-yard punt then sails on down the field....

Posted by IMAVOL2 on February 12, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

this kid can kick . he's really not from roanoke , but from hillsville / carroll county , va . (closer to nc) .

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 12, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jimr07 - I concur Jim. TDTN added little value to this site. He rarely had anything meaningful to say.

Posted by UTVol39 on February 12, 2008 at 1:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jimr07 and General_Fritter: TDTN was this site!!! Don't ever forget it.

Free TDTN!!!

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 12, 2008 at 1:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

UTVol39: Thank you! We are all dumber for having read your post.

Posted by givehim6 on February 12, 2008 at 1:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Welcome to
BIG ORANGE contry. With a leg like what it sounds like you got, you might be able to stop some people from running punts back for TD's. Learn to be able to tackle, you could be a great last line of defence.

Posted by UTVol39 on February 12, 2008 at 1:22 p.m.

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Posted by General_Watermelon on February 12, 2008 at 1:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"jimr07 and General_Fritter: TDTN was this site!!! Don't ever forget it. Free TDTN!!!"

UTVol39: TDTN ruined this site.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 12, 2008 at 1:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Welcome Cody. We look forward to you kicking the winning field goal in the National Championship Game next season.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on February 12, 2008 at 1:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sounds like he has a strong leg; might can kick off too and thru the end zone?

Posted by FLVol on February 12, 2008 at 1:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

General Fritter...he's a punter not a kicker and will be redshirted next year. So maybe he can help get some punts downed inside the 5 during our national championship run.....that is when the offense is unable to score.

Posted by pdhuff on February 12, 2008 at 1:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

General Fritter, I join you in welcoming the newest walk-on. Where do we rank in the walk-on signees? Are we ahead of Memphis St and the banana slug college?

Dupree came by and asked if I would speak to the neighbor about borrowing the brindle pit bull for two hours. He said he only wanted him to bite someone in the a## for about 5 minutes. He promised he would bring him back with two cans of Vienna's. Plain, not bbq sauce. I told him, ok.

Posted by UTVol39 on February 12, 2008 at 2:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

General Fritter: You make jimr07 and Dupree look like NASA scientists. You're almost as intelligent as a one legged man trying to kick start a motorcycle is graceful.

Ride the Wave!!!
Free TDTN!!!

Posted by TurboFan on February 12, 2008 at 2:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TDTN is back and you're going to be in trou-ble, a-la, a-la, TDTN is back.

Posted by TurboFan on February 12, 2008 at 2:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What I want to know is can this guy kick a field goal from beyond the 40 and/or kick it into the endzone from the 30.

Posted by HotlantaVol on February 12, 2008 at 2:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

For those of us who are only able to visit occasionally, what happened to TDTN? Did he get the big orange boot for naughty behavior?

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 12, 2008 at 2:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HotlantaVol: I'm not sure, but I believe UTVol39 is TDTN. These guys have more post names than a person can keep up with.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 12, 2008 at 2:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

They also have zero positive to say about the Vols.

Posted by HotlantaVol on February 12, 2008 at 2:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

SIR, THANK YOU, GENERAL, SIR!!!

I noticed that UTVol39IQ was the only one showing any concern that TDTN was MIA.

Posted by KingsportVol on February 12, 2008 at 2:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HotlantaVol: TDTN e-mailed me yesterday and said he heard a knock on the door and opened it and 2 goons with"I beat John Adams" T-shirts were on his porch with a can of ether and a roll of duct tape.Said that was the last thing he remembers.Free TDTN

Posted by KingsportVol on February 12, 2008 at 2:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HotlantaVol: TDTN e-mailed me yesterday and said he heard a knock on the door and opened it and 2 goons with"I beat John Adams" T-shirts were on his porch with a can of ether and a roll of duct tape.Said that was the last thing he remembers.Free TDTN

Posted by brownsvillevol on February 12, 2008 at 2:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

let me just say only true vol fans stick with the team through thick and thin

Posted by va_vol16 on February 12, 2008 at 2:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

what is there to say positive about the football vols right now fritter

Posted by HotlantaVol on February 12, 2008 at 2:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That's crazy. Ether doesn't come in a can.

Posted by UTVol39 on February 12, 2008 at 2:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

General Fritter: You could not possibly be more wrong. Well unless you are jimr!! But other than that you couldn't be more wrong.

If you had half a brain you might actually be a little dangerous. Unfortunately, you're just a moron with a keyboard.

Ride the Wave!!!
Free TDTN!!!

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 12, 2008 at 2:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

UTVol39 - I have a PhD. What are your credentials?

Posted by HotlantaVol on February 12, 2008 at 2:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BTW, Kingsport, I'm proud of you. You actually called it DUCT tape instead of the usual, yet wrong, DUCK tape.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 12, 2008 at 2:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

va_vol16 - Is TDTN breeding?

Posted by HotlantaVol on February 12, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Anyone can be a father. It takes a man to be a dad.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 12, 2008 at 3:08 p.m.

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Posted by SWVAVOL1 on February 12, 2008 at 3:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

He is actually from Hillsville Va.

Posted by drwfocus on February 12, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HotlantaVol there are only about 3 people who post on this site under many different usernames. Haven't you noticed how shallow the information and thoughts are? Kinda like the Alabama, Georgia, Florida fan gene pool.

Posted by Mr_Bandman on February 12, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

you know....we could certainly use a Virginia connection....Frank Beamer has done some pretty good things building primarily on in-state recruits....Michael Vick, legal problems aside, was the best college football player I've ever seen at any position--he's from Newport News, Deangelo Hall is from Chesapeake, Jon Dunn is from Newport News, Jake Grove is from the Lynchburg area, Jeff King is from Pulaski, Jonathan Lewis & Ernest Wilford are from Richmond, Ronyell Whitacre & Aaron Rouse are from Norfolk, Darryl Tapp is from Portsmouth, & Jimmy Williams & Shane Graham are from Hampton----all those guys are NFL players (except for Vick, at the moment) and all from VA----I'm not suggesting we can derail Beamer's hold on the Old Dominion, but we could certainly take a stab at stealing some of the talent.

Posted by KingsportVol on February 12, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mr_Bandman agree.Don't forget dem Jones boys from Big Stone Gap.

Posted by jimr07 on February 12, 2008 at 3:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

UYVol39--tdtn was not this site. he was what is wrong with it.

Posted by jimr07 on February 12, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

UTVol39--i have never seen as many viscious and uncalled for attacks on people. i am sure glad i don't know you personally. in fact, it has been a long time since i disliked anyone as quick as i have learn to dislike you.

Posted by KingsportVol on February 12, 2008 at 3:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jimr07 and the other Fulmerites didn't like TD because he didn't worship CF like some of you robots do.Just because he doesn't like CF does not mean that he is not a die hard Vol fan.Freedom of speech.Go to ILoveCoachFulmer.com and you won't have to deal with the truth.Stay the course.FREE TD

Posted by jimr07 on February 12, 2008 at 4:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

KingsportVol--i appreciate the advice. it shows that you really care.

Posted by Hacksaw57 on February 12, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

When In Doubt - PUNT THE DA** BALL!
WHOOOOO-YAAAAAAA!
A Quote From Someboby, I Don't Know Who- "You Have To Play football Like Somebody Smacked Your Mama With A Two-By-Four!"

If we don't execute our punt/kickoff coverage no better than we did last season, we better be hunting somebody who can kick and punt it out of the cotton-pickin' stadium, much less into the end zone!

Posted by Ironcity on February 12, 2008 at 4:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Those new coaches from VA are starting to pay off big time in recruiting.

Posted by pdhuff on February 12, 2008 at 4:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kingsportvol 2:42 - Actually only one of us had on a "Beat John Adams" greyish blue t-shirt. My partner had on a picture tee with a 11x14 image of Phil. For shock value. It worked.

Hope Kaplans's check is good.

Posted by KingsportVol on February 12, 2008 at 4:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LOL pdhuff

Posted by inquiry on February 12, 2008 at 5:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

maybe though too, someone on special teams will make a tackle, if not a big time hit way down the field after the punt..??

Posted by nicksjuzunk on February 12, 2008 at 5:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I was shocked to see 63 comments to date about a walk on punter. I thought maybe it had something to it... but alas, it is just debates about a poster.

I'd post yawn, but that's a little old.

Zzzzzz.

Posted by waterskier3 on February 12, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

stay the course... our hope of regaining top 10 status is now in the hands of walkons... see fulmer knew what he was doing all along!!!!

GO VOLS... wait til 2020.... man i just know fulmer walking the sidelines with joe pa and bobby bowden saying remember the good ol days when we only lost 4 games a year... now we have this 15 game schedule and the fans still love us losing 6 games a year but wait til next year!!!!!.

GO VOLS we're now a top 10 BB school and a top 40 football school.....

Posted by Colliervol on February 12, 2008 at 5:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Is it just me or has this site gone to total crap?

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 12, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

KingsportVol - There may be something wrong with your ILoveCoachFulmer.com link. Please post the correct one. I would love to find a site where they actually say positive things about the program and the coach and nothing about TDTN. Thanks in advance.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 12, 2008 at 5:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree Colliervol. The naysayers have taken a dump on this site and it stinks to high heaven. Do they actually discuss football on this site anymore? I've been to this site three times today and have read nothing but garbage. Peace out.

Posted by GreerVol22 on February 12, 2008 at 5:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Since old Phil is obviously too old to kick these dummies that are getting into trouble in the a$$, he went out and got some help.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 12, 2008 at 5:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Foolmore - I find your disrespect of Coach Philip Fulmer offensive.

GreerVol22 - I don't think Coach Fulmer is too old to kick you where the sun don't shine.

Proves the naysayers are ruing this site for the rest of us. We are dumber everytime we read there posts.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 12, 2008 at 6:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

pdhuff: Good one Sir.

Posted by Colliervol on February 12, 2008 at 6:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

No Fritter. It's actually the KNS's fault since they ignore their own rules that are posted below.

"You agree not to post comments that are off topic, defamatory, obscene, abusive, threatening or an invasion of privacy. Violators may be banned."

Those rules are ignored 90% of the time. Maybe they've kicked a few dim bulbs off but all they do is sign up as somebody else and change their moniker.

Bring back the pay site!! At least, the $4.00 a month kept the trolls from other schools off.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 12, 2008 at 7:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Colliervol - I agree. I'm thinking about going somewhere else to get Vol news.

Posted by jimr07 on February 12, 2008 at 7:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

generalfritter--when you find that other place please let me know.

Posted by PLEASEGETRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE on February 12, 2008 at 7:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Some breaking news for all of you orange kool aid drinkers. A friend of mine, who is a cop in Clarksville, busted former Vol Travis Stevens last night in a drug trafficing raid. It will come out soon. Just another great product of the University of Tennesse Football program.

If he writes an apology letter, will the Vol faithful forgive him and support him more than before? Just curious.

Posted by thesavageorange on February 12, 2008 at 7:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jimr07 , General_Fritter , Colliervol , Vol Nation is a bit lighter on the negative comments.Volquest on Rivals.com is $99 per yr, and has the best up to date info.They do not allow fans of other schools on their forum, and you can actually chat w/ Brent Hubbs, and Chris Low at times as well as read their posts.I can handle some negativity , but I have to agree the name changing etc...is aggravating b/c I'm not sure if someone is joking or serious.

Posted by vol4jesus on February 12, 2008 at 8:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Pleasegitridofthenotsobrightone as he post a meaningless post that exudes delight in a former volgoing down(supposedly.)Keep your sour curiosity to yourself. Has nothing to do with topic as Colliervillevol said.

Posted by vol1994 on February 12, 2008 at 8:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This guy is from my home town, roanoke VA.
Of course I haven't lived there since I transferred to UT in 92.

anyway, My inlaws live there as well as some good friends. I will try to find the skippie on this guy, course he is just a punter but still..

Posted by dvols on February 12, 2008 at 8:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ya'll miss the point. we just got the tim tebow of all punters.

can u say heisman?

Posted by vaughan1 on February 12, 2008 at 8:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Just for the record, Carroll County High is in Hillsville--no where near Roanoke.

Posted by TommyJack on February 12, 2008 at 8:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Approaching 100 posts on an article about a walk-on punter. Doldrums.

Posted by nicksjuzunk on February 12, 2008 at 8:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope you're wrong about Stephens but am afraid that you are not.

Posted by PLEASEGETRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE on February 12, 2008 at 8:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry nicksjuzunk. You heard it here first. On an article about a walk-on punter. And vol4jesus, I do not get pleasure in this. It just goes to show how lack of discipline in a college setting = trouble later on.

Posted by pdhuff on February 12, 2008 at 9:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack,8:44- you have apparently not seen our ranking on getting walk-ons?

Posted by dfreeman on February 12, 2008 at 9:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Pleasegetridof - can you please tell me what someone that gradutated 7 years ago getting arrested has to do with the program now? As far as I know Stevens never got into trouble at UT. If anything you may have proved what a great job on Stevens that Fulmer and Staff did during his time here!! That is the absolute dumbest remark you have ever made! I suppose if I ever get arrested I should be able to blame it on Mr Pemberton at West High School and the environment that school had me in?? Or how about my Calculus professor at Tenn Tech?? That remark takes the cake!! Maybe blame Coach Chrisman for the partying I did?? I usually laugh at remarks you make, but show a little common sense!!

Posted by PLEASEGETRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE on February 12, 2008 at 9:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dfreeman- Your response is the one that is idiotic. You spent 1 hour a day at the most with those people and they did not set curfews for you. Fulmer is suppose to be a father figure for these out of state blue chips and teach them right from wrong. The University of Tennessee is turning into the new Miami. There is no denying that. The discipline of coach Fulmer is a joke. I know former players personally that can support that.

Anyways, I just was letting the orange kool aid drinkers know of some breaking news that will be coming out soon. That is it. Settle down and stay off the Red Bull. Go enjoy Vandy spanking Kentucky like I am right now.

Posted by anthony on February 12, 2008 at 10:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

can you play the d lion.

Posted by dfreeman on February 12, 2008 at 10:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The dumb part of your comment is saying Fulmer is to blame for Stevens (who hasn't been at UT for almost a decade) getting busted for drug smuggling!!! Current players.. maybe!! Not that one!! That's as lame as the dumba$$ that blamed him for Jamal Lewis getting busted while he was in the NFL!! Show common sense!!

Posted by chrisw2967 on February 12, 2008 at 10:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

this was the big suprise sph was talking about on signing day , just about a week late.

Posted by TurboFan on February 12, 2008 at 10:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't think there ever has been a Travis Stevens that played for the Orange. Prolly some unlucky dude with a name similar to Travis Stephens that was a pretty good little running back a few years back. Did the guy in Clarksville have a Denver Broncos helmet on at the time?

Posted by GreerVol22 on February 12, 2008 at 11:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

General Fritter, is a General not responsible for the actions of his troops? Is a Fire Chief not responsible for the training of his men? Is a McDonald's manager not responsible for the consistancy of the Big Mac?

Its called a sarcastic analogy and the point is a large portion of Fulmer's help (Cutt) was/is gone and kids will take advantage of practically any advantage they get.

Maybe you should be called Lieutenant if you can't see that.

Posted by TommyJack on February 12, 2008 at 11:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator: I bet our redshirt punter can whip your punter.

Posted by UTVol39 on February 13, 2008 at 12:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

GreerVol22: Don't forget that is not the Walmart manager responsible for the actions of his greeters. Especially at Halls Crossroads.

And General Fritter - you still make Dupree look like a member of Mensa. And no that isn't the boy band from Mexico. That's Menudo.

Posted by dfreeman on February 13, 2008 at 12:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Did Dupree ever make it back to campus? I thought I heard someone scream "pukin' rally"!!

Posted by snafu14u on February 13, 2008 at 1:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

When is the next Colquitt coming? bonzaivol

Posted by jimr07 on February 13, 2008 at 8:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

thesavageorange--thanks for the info about other forums. tried it and like it.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 13, 2008 at 9:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

GreerVol22 - I just think we should put our faith in Fulmer and the Vols. We owe them respect and our trust. I also think Phil is on the verge of another National Championship. You look at Tennessee's roster and you see greatness on the horizon.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 13, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Given our new punter can bench press 340, TommyJack is probably right. One more thing to be better than the Gators in - I like it!

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 13, 2008 at 9:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

With this punter, we may be able to fake it on 4th down and let him do a Tim Tebow move on the opposition. I like it!

Posted by pdhuff on February 13, 2008 at 9:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

General - Palph in Cookeville is responsible for his fritters.

People need to man up. This punter has the opportunity to have a career rivaling Jim Bob Cooter. LOL

Posted by Rok_Etop on February 13, 2008 at 9:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The new guys from VA had nothing to do with this walkon punter. The article said they saw the kid, invited him to camps, and then started sending him letters. All of which happened before the Va 2 came on board. Also you guys are only seeing what the KNS is posting about UT criminal problems. Penn State has had 9 issues over the last 2 months (4 booted off team), Indiana just had 3 arrests, Mizzou had 4 hoops players suspended and one booted. Every school experiences this crap. 99% of the junk in these kids brain is brought to UT from where they come from. You can take the kid out of the hood, but you can't take the hood out of the kid. Its a shame, but eahc player is responsible for their own actions. CPF can't babysit 24/7.

Just a guess, but I think Cptn Fritter and TDTN are same person. I kind of miss the mexican Ole' TDTN. Welcome back. Go Vols!

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 13, 2008 at 9:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

vol1994 - "This guy is from my home town, roanoke VA. Of course I haven't lived there since I transferred to UT in 92. anyway, My inlaws live there as well as some good friends. I will try to find the skippie on this guy, course he is just a punter but still.."

vol1994 - I bought a great hunting dog in Virginia. Of course, he died about 30 years ago. I'll also try and get the skippie. What is skippie bty? Did you mean skinny or this a Virginia thang?

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 13, 2008 at 9:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Rok_Etop - Why did you say such a thing? I'm insulted. That Touchdown character is everything that was wrong with this board. I hope he never comes back. His comments seldom had any real substance and were negative and disrespectful to Coach Philip Fulmer. We are all better off without him and CRVol.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 13, 2008 at 9:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

pdhuff - thanks for the memories. Ah, Jim Bob Cooter. What a great QB. I still remember him reading the offensive calls from our former great OC, Mr. Randy Sanders, to steal the game away from the Cats. Cooter will always be a fan favorite.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 13, 2008 at 9:34 a.m.

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Posted by jimr07 on February 13, 2008 at 9:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Rok_Etop--i am so glad someone else saw all of those reports besides me and brought it to the attention of this board. You would think, from reading some of the posts on here, that UT was the only school that had problems. there was also a report of a TCU player that had been accused of rape. of course, that is not nearly as serious as a player yelling in the parking lot of an apartment complex.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 13, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

jimr07 - I agree with you, but waiving one's arms and yelling at the top of one's lungs can draw attention from the police. I've never tried this personally, but I had a friend that once did. They allow him to walk outside at least twice a day, he takes lots of pills, and he gets icecream sandwitches at the end of the day if he is good.

Posted by jimr07 on February 13, 2008 at 10:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

i cannot believe the number of negative comments about a walk on punter. what is with you guys. you don't know anything about him, and, quite frankly, do not know why a comment would be made about him.
General--my point was that there was more comment about the yeller than there was about a rape accusation. there were two more schools recently that was cited by si.com that were not reported on KNS. I guess they figure only tennessee players are worthy of mention.

Posted by KingsportVol on February 13, 2008 at 10:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Just heard Ole TDTN was spotted selling I love Coach Fulmer T-shirts and balloons outside The Summitt for Valentines day.All proceeds are going to the F-ball program to buy new charts for the 08 season.General_Fritter you need to lighten up man.TD was not that bad.Free TDTN.Slaughter the Hogs!

Posted by jimr07 on February 13, 2008 at 10:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

keep tdtn off. it is more pleasant without him.

Posted by KingsportVol on February 13, 2008 at 10:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

jimr07 what do you have against the guy?

Posted by jimr07 on February 13, 2008 at 10:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

it would be easier to say what i liked about him. nothing.

KEEP TDTN OFF

Posted by Rok_Etop on February 13, 2008 at 12:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Obviously the way the KNS is deleting Fritters posts, he will be joining his alter ego TDTN in the land of banishment soon. Same guy!! BTW, Indiana Hoops in trouble because coach is illegally recruiting again. Stay away from Our Pearl IU!!

Posted by Hacksaw57 on February 13, 2008 at 12:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If anybody is interested, and we ALL should be because he’s a Vol now, you can get a better understanding of him at the following link-

http://www.thecarrollnews.com/article...

Looks like this kid had several offers including Colorado, Virginia Tech, Nebraska, Penn State, and Michigan State but chose to WALK ON at Tennessee.
I don't care if he’s a walk on, a punter or what ever. All I know is that he chose to make a COMMITMENT to the VOLS and we need to respect him and be thankful that he cared enough to walk on with us instead of signing for a scholarship with one of the other schools. He's A Vol and He's One Of Us Now! Looks Like He and His Family Are Excited To be one! We Should Be just As Excited To Have Him Be In The Big Orange Family.
Welcome To Big Orange Country, Cody!

Posted by GerryOP on February 13, 2008 at 1:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks for the link Hacksaw! Quite a story! This kid is happy to be going to K'town, Fulmer is happy to have him, everything is beautiful! Welcome to the Volunteer Nation young man.

Posted by KingsportVol on February 13, 2008 at 2:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hacksaw57 thank you for the link.I'm pretty fired up about this kid.His heart is in the right place.Knoxville baby!!!

Posted by TurboFan on February 13, 2008 at 3:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Two interesting things about that article:

1. UT won him over because of UT has a Field Turf Mgt major (take that Keith Wells!)

2. John Michaels is our kicking coach. Don't remember reading that on any KNS article. Is that the reason he was hired or the guy that got stuck with it?

Posted by Colliervol on February 13, 2008 at 5:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Pleasegetridof, your agenda is showing again. Most of us have learned to ignore it but trying to connect Stephens' problem to Phil Fulmer is especially ludicrous. Where I come from it's called PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY and when somebody screws up that badly, it's on them and nobody else. Of course, that term is a foreign concept to a lot of people these days.

Savageorange, thanks for the other sites. They're looking better all the time.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 13, 2008 at 5:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

KingsportVol - what do you like about TDTN? He never had anything good to say about the Vols, the coaches, or even the cheerleaders for that matter.
He was rude and violated every rule on this board. He even made some up they hadn't considered.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 13, 2008 at 6 p.m. (Suggest removal)

So what if he is a walk on. He wants to wear the Orange man. Give him your support. Nebraska flourished with these kind of walk ons. I see National Championship in 2008 baby. Fulmer will hold the Sears Trophy. Rock on!

Posted by vol1994 on February 13, 2008 at 8:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

general posted-
vol1994 - I bought a great hunting dog in Virginia. Of course, he died about 30 years ago. I'll also try and get the skippie. What is skippie bty? Did you mean skinny or this a Virginia thang
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General whatever- If you do not have anything worth saying please refrain from posting.
Some may or may not care about my post which is fine kid but I have the right to make a comment. I gave accuarte information throughout the recruiting period and others thanked me..

I do apologzie for my typo on the word, skippy. However, I think most realized, as you did, what I meant.

You are probably the same guy who was banned from the site a few days ago but now using a different name.

I hope your life gets better as it must be miserable to only receive enjoyment by ridiculing others.
Get a life!!

Posted by pdhuff on February 13, 2008 at 8:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Congrats young man, on a great opportunity. Study, keep your nose clean, enjoy the ride and kick the h##l out of the pig.

Welcome to Knoxville.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 14, 2008 at 9:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry KingsportVol, and I mean no disrepsect to you Sir, but I agree with jimr07 on this one. We are all better off without the naysayers on this board, especially TDTN.

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 14, 2008 at 9:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

vol1994: I'm sorry I offended you Sir. I was just making a joke. It was insensitive and cruel for me to do so. I hope you can forgive me.

Posted by txsvol on February 15, 2008 at 9:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hacksaw, Thanks for the link. First question: I wonder if the kicking coach, Doug Blevins, is a younger brother or cousin of the center, Mike Blevins, who played between Coach Fulmer and Chip Kell? If so, it is a testament to the relationships CPF has made through the years--I don't remember Doug Blevins' career on the Hill. Colliervol, please don't leave this site! Your postings are among the names I look for when I'm scanning this site. Some of the posters are just petty, bickering malcontents, with nothing better to do than spew their waste, much like the truck hauling porta-potties that passed me on the way to work this morning. (I didn't stay close behind it to see how much it would spray on my windshield--I backed off!) How many days to Spring Practice? I believe that starts before the Final Four! Go Football (and Basketball, and Lady Basketball) Vols! SAVol

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 15, 2008 at 10:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I know exactly what you mean txsvol. I know exactly what you mean. I too look for Colliervol's post. He is a wealth of knowledge on this site for those of us who have only average expertise.

Posted by UTVOLSCK on February 15, 2008 at 11:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Good morning all, I am new to the group...UT Alumni 1998, sports broadcasting major....getting a punter to walk on is nice but we need some serious help on d line in next years recruiting class, I saw a lot of your comments over the last couple months and I agree stars for recruits are sometimes overrated, I am in western pa so any questions on pa recruits you can ask me, I follow the high school scene a lot so just ask, my email is chadkrolconsulting@hotmail.com if interested

Posted by General_Watermelon on February 15, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

UTVOLSCK - So you can tell us about the ones in PA that got away? Cool!

Posted by GoVol on February 15, 2008 at 5:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Create and awesome offense so that we don't need a top-notch punter - please!

Posted by pdhuff on February 15, 2008 at 5:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

UTVOLSCK- you are already bringing way too much insight as far as d-line goes. You might be akin to Gen Fritter, myself, greervol etc. wailing in the dark. Many think we need Wrs, OL etc.

I feel we need to hold teams under 375yds per game. Games are still won in the trenches. But what do I know, I wear bib overalls and just got back from a 3500 sq ft barn with a lab and a beagle. Did stop by the creek, though.

Sermon about over, I feel there is no excuse for not being a BCS team with the $$$$$ Tenn has. Any questions, address them on ol' sjt18.

I know what's holding us back, but I'll defer to Gen Fritter to handle that. Welcome.

Posted by UTVOLSCK on February 15, 2008 at 10:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with you fritter, not much chance to get pa recruits, Alexander was an ok talent in high school but its not like we don't have 20 athletes on the team already, Had a chance with Pryor if not for Cut leavin and honestly the speed factor and playing time questions are always raised by these guys up here. And yes Foolmore, Dr. Swan did teach me, that was good though.

Posted by pearlific on February 17, 2008 at 5:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

looks like you just got yourself a job!

Posted by pdhuff on February 18, 2008 at 7:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I would imagine the call has gone to bro Ayers.
Enroll early. Soar the pig.

Posted by FLAVOLS on February 18, 2008 at 10:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Welcome to UT and immediate playing time! Good luck!

Posted by WVUin08 on February 18, 2008 at 1:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This kid is legit. My fiance's family is very close friends with his family, I've watched him play a couple of times, this past season I seen him kick a 71 yd punt in a game at Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, WV against NYG RB Ahmad Bradshaw's old HS, Graham.

Posted by IMAVOLFN on February 18, 2008 at 8:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

There are other kids there right now that are just as good, just as ready and you haven't heard about them yet...and who knows, this may be the time they get their break.

Posted by DougGottliebsCreditCard on February 19, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Seems like a pretty good time to be walking on as a punter at UT.