Posted by TooLegit2Quit on July 3, 2008 at 7:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree, don't understand why Crompton is on the watch list, especially for the Maxwell.

Posted by tngeoff on July 3, 2008 at 7:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gee. Maybe the "watch list" folks aren't as informed as a few of the poseter on here. I guess that's why. Here...try this...Congratulations to all..especially Jonathan Crompton since that was unexpected...but nonetheless VERY impressive. Now...try it.

Posted by kimjasontaylor on July 3, 2008 at 7:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I could easy see Crompton having a very good year..
Foster should have a monster breakout year..Heisman?!..I for one just hopes he hangs on to the dang ball!!!

Posted by murrayvol on July 3, 2008 at 7:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DCflorida: Guys like you are proof positive that this site is #1 in America. Are the gator sites so bad that hanging out with us is better?

BTW lots of people make lists but few are chosen. Absent injury or legal problems I too would expect Trimmin' Timmy to be among the latter.

Posted by kimjasontaylor on July 3, 2008 at 7:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The Big orange offense should score some points..we are loaded at WR, RB, O-line, TE is only weak area, but isn't Warren on the roster
Our defense is weak at D-line, but...
with a experienced, all-SEC secondary..look for Chavis to Blitz, Blitz, Blitz.
man Mayo..why'd you have to leave?!?!

Posted by kimjasontaylor on July 3, 2008 at 7:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wonder...
has a freshman ever won any of these awards?

Posted by Navalorange on July 3, 2008 at 7:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't know if Crompton deserves this or not. I do know that he was a highly touted recruit out of high school. If im not mistaken a 5* ( I, know, stars and all) QB. If he lives up to his supposed potential, he could be very good. No one knows how he will play being the starter with another year under his belt and additional training from Clawson, another unknown. Maybe that's why the powers to be listed him.

Posted by utchris2003 on July 3, 2008 at 7:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Probably on there because he is at a big school in a big conference and that way, if he has a monster season, they don't have to answer why he wasn't on the list.

Posted by RichRollin on July 3, 2008 at 8:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Berry, McCoy, and Foster should be on the list. I know Crompton should not be, and I'm a HUGE Cromton fan! Ramone Foster and Anthony Parker should be on some kind of watch list. This offense may do some great things behind this offensive line.

Posted by posivol on July 3, 2008 at 8:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

congrats to all-----bring the smack down all year long.

tebow (lol) bet a dollar his first injury this year will be at tennessee diving for the end zone,berry comes out of no where and BAM---right in the chops!

fumble returned for a touchdown by morley,cant wait for the gator bait.

Posted by Volsrbest on July 3, 2008 at 8:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Congrats and good luck to all four!

Posted by RichRollin on July 3, 2008 at 8:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That's what I'm talkin'bout POSIVOL!!!

Posted by tngeoff on July 3, 2008 at 8:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"The watch list candidates have been chosen by the Maxwell Football Club’s Selection Committee and the Maxwell Club reserves the right to make additions and subtractions to these lists as the 2008 season unfolds. All members of the Maxwell Football Club, NCAA Sports Information Directors, Head Coaches and selected national media are eligible to vote for these awards."

Please note; The selection committee is really ignorant. They simply have no information about the selections...they just take wild guesses...and out come the names...qualified or not. GoVolsXTRA has several posters whose "inside" knowledge trumps the selection committee. Please Pray for the ignorant morons on the selection committee and maybe one day they too can post here in an enlightened state of cerebral infallibilty.

Posted by givim6 on July 3, 2008 at 9:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope Crompton makes goats out of all you naysayers.

I, for one, see it as a positive that someone outside of TN sees him as a potential All Am.

Why be a neghead about the kid being on a watch list? How about being proud for him?

Go Vols, I hope every single player achieves beyond anyones wildest expectations!

Posted by tngeoff on July 3, 2008 at 9:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

givim6.

I do hope you realize my last post was directed at the guys posting the ridiculous comments on here. The selection committee chose Jonathan for one reason. His potential. That potential is exceptional. Go Vols!

Posted by General_Watermelon on July 3, 2008 at 9:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To be honest, Crompton may be a stretch, but he really surprised me with how good he looked in the Spring Game. I think Crompton will make some mistakes early as he gets some experience (should have been played more last year) but he will end up surprising some people. This kid can play. He made some throws in the O&W Game that looked like ALL SEC albeit against backup corners to be fair.

Posted by KingsportVol on July 3, 2008 at 9:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Chavis is on a watch list. Weight Watchers.

Posted by General_Watermelon on July 3, 2008 at 9:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'll tell you something else, Foster (while he's made some heart breaking turnovers) has put up some huge numbers for his career. McCoy has the ability to be one of the best linebackers to EVER play at UT and that is a strong statement. It is not a stretch at all that he be on the list. Don't know if he will win it, but he sure deserves to be on the list. You can't name an SEC team he wouldn't be starting at LB for including Florida. Berry is the best player on the team in terms of talent. I wouldn't bet against this kid.

Posted by General_Watermelon on July 3, 2008 at 9:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LOL Kingsport.

Posted by bobbarbilly on July 3, 2008 at 9:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tebow is very good at what he does. Crompton is unproven but let's at least give him the right to a trial by a jury of fans before we sentence him to life on the Quarterback's Avenue of Broken Dreams.
We will have a better football team this year. Go Vols!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by General_Watermelon on July 3, 2008 at 9:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Morely is another guy that was a 5 star who started as a Freshmen and who sat out last year because of grades. Based on what I saw on the O&W Game, he deserves to be on a watch list. He hits like Dale Carter.

Posted by awhill00 on July 3, 2008 at 9:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DCflorida: Crompton being on this Watch List is not "silly". You will find out when the Gators come to K-Town.

Posted by tngeoff on July 3, 2008 at 9:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZSOCRlCMfN...

Aside from a stellar high school career...

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/playbyp...

Let him play and you'll see...BIG TIME. He isn't on the list for no reason.

Posted by TommyJack on July 3, 2008 at 10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

And another thing. It's doubtful that Crompton has performed even one circumcision.

Posted by bobbarbilly on July 3, 2008 at 10:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That's the kind of thing that could "shorten " a career.

Posted by FatherVol on July 3, 2008 at 10:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"He isn't on the list for no reason." Egad, son, I hope you didn't get a degree from UT. I agree with the sentiment, but please leave the double negatives to the folks in Alabama hill country and the panhandle of Florida.

Posted by TommyJack on July 3, 2008 at 10:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

FatherVol: I'll have you know that TNGeoff is a fine New Jersey/Tennessee American. I urge you to curb your tongue, sir.

Posted by nicksjuzunk on July 3, 2008 at 10:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Can we just play some dad-blasted football already!!?? I'm tired of waitin' and waitin' is tired of me!

Posted by pdhuff on July 3, 2008 at 10:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gen Watermel - where was Chavis's belt buckle on the can't watch list?

posivol- could you give a different scenario rather than "Tebow diving for the end zone"!

We saw 59 points of that last season and other than an interception would have been 66.

Fulmer will hoist the Grail at the end of the 2008 season, Dupree told me so.

We are the University of Tennessee mediocres.

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on July 3, 2008 at 10:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I understand the Gator fans hating on this. I mean even with Tebow, the Hiesman Winner, they couldn't win their Bowl Game, or even the SEC East.

TO the rest of you I will say this, we all remember Payton Manning and Payton was teh Chit. However Tee Martin stepped in the next year and we got our First NC in a long time, first undefeated season in I don't know how long, and the First BCS Championship ever.

Can we at least let Crompton fall on his face before we discard him??? He is a Junior, and I think he redshirted a year. It isn't like Ainge was the second comming of Payton!

Posted by awhill00 on July 3, 2008 at 10:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DCflorida: Keep on huffin' and puffin'. We'll see who has game in K-town... T-Boy or Crompton.

Posted by TommyJack on July 3, 2008 at 10:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lady8: Agree madam. And it's Peyton.

Posted by DennisVols on July 3, 2008 at 10:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

2 Bama players and 1 GA player are on the watch list to make parole by bowl season.

Posted by KingsportVol on July 3, 2008 at 10:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well said Lady. Ainge couldn't even carry your purse though he played like he could for most of last season.

Posted by bobbarbilly on July 3, 2008 at 10:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My twice-removed uncle John from my daddy's side of the family moved to Florida one time and not long after that everybody started calling him Crazy Uncle Johnny. Some of the family thought that it was because some bats must have laid eggs in his hair but most of the family suspected that it came from the drinking water.

Posted by VOLS85 on July 3, 2008 at 11:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DC,

No offense, Tebow only saw limited snaps in the season before he started, but he also won the maxwell award...you seem to be taking a holier than thou approach by saying that even though Tebow did it, that Crompton cannot...I'm not going to say that he can or cannot, all I'm saying is let the season play itself out before you start talking down other players on their team's site...Crompton was an extremely highly touted quarterback coming in just as Tebow was, but Phil has a seniority problem (unless it's glaringly clear that he cannot play an older player at their position)...so please save yourself from pulling those kinds of comments and expecting no one to respond on that team's site...

Posted by Navalorange on July 3, 2008 at 11:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DCflorida, I believe the Maxwell will be given out for the 08-09 season for accomplishments in the 08-09 season. That is why at this point it is a WATCH list. It doesn't matter what he has done or not done to this point. Cutcliff seemed to have a personnel problem with Crompton. I believe he will be underestimated, and your statement about him not playing in Ainges place, is ONE reason why.

Posted by givim6 on July 4, 2008 at 12:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

tngeoff: Knew what you were saying, was not pointing at you.

These shots at Ainge and the Clausen boys are uncalled for. They weren't the QBs to take us to the promised land, but they don't deserve to be slammed.

They were Vols and they gave us everything they had.

I know some of you are going to jump all over that last sentence so go to it.

I just don't slam kids who gave us their best, regardless of their numbers!

Posted by ballewville6 on July 4, 2008 at 12:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

it would be nice to see tennessee put up 35 points a game or better and average 500 plus yards a game which i see very possible with all the talent on the offensive side ,if the line plays up to there potential ,i can see 200 plus a game rushing and maby 300 passing foster will break ut single season and career mark rushing the ball and the back ups will add atleast 600 or more and chrompton has a cannon and taking all the bsnaps is going to make him better

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on July 4, 2008 at 1:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ballewville, sorry to call you out but I hope you realize that only about 5 teams on average average over 500 yards per game and then only about 15 or so average about over 35 points per game. DOing both of these would be extraordinary, not "nice" and hardly easy as "possible". Last time we came close to averaging over 200 yards a game rushing was 1998. I odn;t even konw the last time we average 300 yards a game passing if ever. I like the optimism though.

Posted by kwvolsfan on July 4, 2008 at 4:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey guys, CONGRAT's, Looking foward to a good season, with much singing of "Rocky top" and much celebrating on the hill.

Posted by gnm53108 on July 4, 2008 at 4:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

givim6..Agree.I can remember some great games played by both the Clausens and Ainge.I really would have liked to see Casey with a real offensive cordinator.
ballewville6..Love that 1219 post.I think it's unrealistic but love it.Now I love my VOLS,even more than frost brewed koolaid,but 35pts,500 yards ,300 passing and 200 rushing per game?
I can drink enough to hope for any one or two of these stats per but my liver couldnt handle the volume it would take for me to believe all those.
What the heck,I'll give it a try.I do have 59 more days.

Posted by gavol2572 on July 4, 2008 at 6:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

does anyone else find it funny that rick clausen's best game was also ainge's worst game-LSU 05

Posted by pdhuff on July 4, 2008 at 7:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Is Crompton's "watch list" predicated on being able to reach PP on 3rd and 6?

Posted by VOLinDAWGland on July 4, 2008 at 8:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Congrats to all our Vols on the watch lists and hope more make it as the season progresses. The fact Crompton is on it is a sign that some who know football are paying attention and the UT Vols are not as irrelevent as many on here would argue.

Go Vols!!! Please pass the orange cool-aid.

Posted by tngeoff on July 4, 2008 at 9:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack.

Thank you.

givim6.

Agree about Clausen and Ainge.

LadyVolsEighTimes.

Well said.

DCflorida.

Please reread LadyVolsEighTimes post. There is a valuable object contained therein for gator faithful. By the way...I am very anxious to see Crompton match up against the gator defense. I hope he watched the Michigan game film. What a pathetic performance by the gators. Oh...and by the way...I think that was Tebow's last game played. You remember...he was the guy with the "where the heck are we?" look in his eyes as everything he tried was stiffled by the Wolverines. Get the picture?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xFIAoIPSKe...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=K5oYwvzzKV...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=de3cAuxXsz8

See you in September "expert."

http://youtube.com/watch?v=YMbrXRV7bk...

Posted by richvol on July 4, 2008 at 9:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I would be willing to bet that these watch lists are put together from recommendations given to them by the various school's athletic departments. Tennessee,and others, choose in advance each year who they want to promote for awards...especially the heisman and all-america picks.

One of my biggest gripes with Fulmer's decision making is that he sticks with his favorite,even when injured,and has on several occasions not played the more talented player...many times to the detriment of the team's performance.

I can think of several examples. Ainge should have been replaced by Crompton last year and I remember Casey Clausen playing at least one game where he couldn't even throw the ball. Another one that stands out was Travis Henry finally getting the chance to play after Jamal Lewis was sat for an injury. I have to give Jamal credit for his abilities but he was not the same runner after his initial injury...he ran very tentatively. Travis was clearly better,but Fulmer was determined to stick with Jamal as long as he could.

I have always had the feeling that "he doesn't know his pass protection assignments yet,and he's not running the correct routes" is code for "he ain't playin."

Posted by tngeoff on July 4, 2008 at 9:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Memories of the complete disrespect for gator football in the SEC as well:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xj_yqJtmE2w

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Yo0bbJs33ng

Did we play Georgia last year? I can't remember. Gee...that's right we did. Yes...Florida beat us last year. But look at the rest of the gator embarrassments. Now let's see what happens in Knoxville in 2008. I don't even care if it just comes down to this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=AJ_2leQ-1Ew

Posted by kevinlimbo on July 4, 2008 at 9:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

John Parker Wilson is on the watch list, so exclusivity is not a hallmark of watch lists.

Posted by murrayvol on July 4, 2008 at 10:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

DCflorida: I suggest a second reading of my post. More mature reflection will reveal you missed my point entirely.

Have a gator day! :)

Posted by murrayvol on July 4, 2008 at 10:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

DC: Break time's over. Pick up that latrine brush and get back to work. You're takin' it way too seriously today fella.

Posted by tngeoff on July 4, 2008 at 10:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

DCflorida.

I will say this about your posts. You do seem mature. However..."seem" and "are" may depend upon the meaning of the word, "seem." (Using a very Presidential approach of course) Some may be noted as immature for the choice of words. Others may be deemed immature for the intent of their well worded message. Cerebrally tough concept...granted...but my guess is YOU get it.

Happy 4th of July to you and everybody else on here and if you get the chance to sing the Star Bangled Banner, please do not disrespect our Nation by using your own divisive words. Thank you and may God Bless America!

Posted by tngeoff on July 4, 2008 at 10:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm with ya' Bro'. Good point on the Second Amendment too! Take care and God Bless America:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BvbuJKqIJ4Q

Posted by dvols on July 4, 2008 at 11:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

was florida a good football team last year?

Posted by dvols on July 4, 2008 at 11:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

just stirrin the pot.

Posted by bobbarbilly on July 4, 2008 at 12:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DC, after reading your 10:44 post... you are among friends.

Posted by tngeoff on July 4, 2008 at 1:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bobbarbilly.

Very well said.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on July 4, 2008 at 1:13 p.m.

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Posted by bobbarbilly on July 4, 2008 at 2:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

For today,let's let loose of our team wars and who-is-gonna-run-smack-dab-over-who- for 60 minutes this fall and reflect on our freedoms and those who have given so much to insure that we have them. The men and women in whom "uncommon valor is/was a common virtue" that serve in harm's way today and those who have done so in the past. When you see a flag today, take a moment and pause and reflect on what it represents and on the courage and committment that has kept it flying over a free society.
Then, on the morrow...GO VOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by mikes70gto on July 4, 2008 at 2:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kingsport ..post July 3 10:45 p.m. very true,I blame CPF and Cut on this move. Crompton could of and should of been in more last year.Taking a look back Ainge was not the same after the huge hit he took in the back at the Cal game.Back and finger injury = short screen pass; bubble screen, end around, due to him not being mobile enough to throw down field.Could it be a total different situation this year with a new offense to learn,but I feel that is where we have the advantage of surprise.We will see, but this kid is as good as advertised,as far as the run ability take a look back at the LSU game when he hit the safety and four other LSU defenders to bring him down.So,YES, I feel they are all worth being on the watch list and Morley should be added too, he just might be before its all said and done.

Posted by murrayvol on July 4, 2008 at 2:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DCflorida: No apology necessary. I will conclude my part of the program on this thread thusly:

God bless America,
Land that I love.
Stand beside her, and guide her
Thru the night with a light from above.
From the mountains, to the prairies,
To the ocean, white with foam
God bless America, My home sweet home.

Copyright 1939 by Irving Berlin

A safe, happy, and independent Fourth of July to all.

Posted by Ironcity on July 4, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If you start at QB for UT, then you deserve to be on the Maxwell watch list. No one said he is the favorite to win the award only that he is on the list. I get the feeling DC Florida is a little insecure about the game coming September and he should be.

Posted by tngeoff on July 4, 2008 at 3:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mikes70gto.

Good post about Crompton and ditto about Morley. He should a force to be reckoned with.

Posted by tngeoff on July 4, 2008 at 3:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

General.

That of course applies to your thoughts on Morley as well.

Ironcity.

Agreed about staring at UT. Then add Cromptons potential and we have a solid chance to see a fabulous offense. Line is strong, running backs are strong, tight end and fullback (if we use one - I hope we do) are strong. Crompton is strong.. the new offense should be strong...simply put...the offense looks like a beast!

Kingsport.

Your posts are always awesome!

Posted by KingsportVol on July 4, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I second what geoff said.Good post mikes70gto 2:19. Most of us are looking very forward to Crompton. I think he will bring the excitement back to our offense that has been lacking for a long time now. Morley will be a head hunter this year with something to prove after having missed last season. Go Big Orange! Happy 4th everyone.

Posted by 55Vol on July 4, 2008 at 4:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope the line can effectively run block and our average is around 160-180 per game. If it is the pressure is somewhat off Crompton and he can stand and deliver the football on play action. He looked great at the O & W game, albiet against less than stellar DB's. Offense should be more exciting for sure and give the defense some rest each game.

Posted by pdhuff on July 4, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

55vols - ahem -"less than stellar DBs"!

As DB DC (designated coach) see me in my office for a short session in proper koolade-approved terminology. You have offended all 48 of my charges.

Posted by DennisVols on July 4, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

One thing to watch for this year from super-Tebow is a change in how agressive he is running the ball. Last year he suffered a shoulder injury which was a major affect to the Gators offense.
This year by most suggestions is his last year of being a Gator. If that holds true Tebow will not be willing to risk such an injury as it could become serious and affect his draft placement and $$$$$.
If he does play with the "I'm not wanting to get hurt" mentality this will hinder UF's offense and other teams will pick up on it quickly. He has a great arm but his passing is aided by his running ability to keep the defense honest. UF will have to develop a running attack that has not been there other than Tebow to keep his passing % high.
If he becomes timid-Tebow trying not to get hurt it could become costly for the Gators. Don't believe for a second he isn't looking at the $$$$ of the NFL.

Posted by TommyJack on July 4, 2008 at 7:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't think Trimmin Timmy will become Timid Trimmin Timmy.

Posted by pdhuff on July 4, 2008 at 10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If you enjoy roiling, I highly reccomend AJC.com -click on sports - read Terrence Moore's "Why the emotional fall-out over UGA"?

Boy howdy, Dawg fans attack!

TJ 7:25, kudoes.

Posted by sjt18 on July 5, 2008 at 12:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

DC, Crompton on the list isn't "silly". It may be surprising... but he is the starting QB for one of the big 3 in the toughest division of the toughest conference. If he does poorly then they can always drop him, right? I agree it is surprising and if it were my list he wouldn't be on it... but "silly"? Nope.

Foster and McCoy are stretches? Foster was projected as a 2nd round draft pick and chose to come back. He had about 1100 yards rushing and over 300 yards receiving last year. McCoy is most probably the best OLB in the SEC this year... if not the best he's in the top 2-3. Both deserve to be on those "watch lists".

Others that should warrant "watching": Brent Vinson, Dan Williams, A Parker, R Foster, J McNeil,... and maybe Lucas Taylor.

Posted by ThurmondEppy on July 5, 2008 at 12:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Dude, I know somebody who moved to florida to work for their highway department. One of the guys who works on his crew collects and eats roadkill. And not very well because he doesn't have any teeth. I'm not kidding. Wears a gators cap to work every day too.

Posted by VOLS85 on July 5, 2008 at 5:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

DC, you throughly enjoy picking out your favorite part of everyone's posts and neglecting the rest...the sad part is that I showed humility to you in my post (I'm not going to say that he can or cannot, all I'm saying is let the season play itself out before you start talking down other players on their team's site...), and that you were not willing to show the same, as if I was a fan that had denigrated you and you felt a defensive response was necessary...Forgive me for not claiming to predict the future as you have done; I am going to defend my team on my team's site, and there's justification for such because he hasn't seen a snap as starter under this offense...so please be a civil fan and read the entire post that one fan writes as opposed to the snippet that you wish to respond to...

After all, aren't you asking others on our site to be fair to you? It's only fair that we expect the same in return...

Posted by TommyJack on July 5, 2008 at 9:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

PD 10pm: Read Terence Moore's piece. Didn't know he could write an article that didn't get into race. Usually a one trick pony, imo.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on July 5, 2008 at 10:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Thank you, Ironcity 2:50, sjt 12:31, and ThurmondEppy. Y'all said it better than I did. Tngeoff, I apologize for my "immature choice of words."

Posted by TommyJack on July 5, 2008 at 10:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Doldrumz, super-sized.

Posted by TommyJack on July 5, 2008 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DCF: Naturally I disagree. Crompton came with extremely high expectations. Many believe he was (wrongly) denied playing time last year. Yet the expectations remain....thus, the watch list. What's the BFD?

Posted by Harrygh on July 5, 2008 at 2:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DennisVols- It would be great to think UT will not have to face Tebow in 2009 and I know quite a few Vols would like to think Tebow might take it easy this year to avoid an injury that would affect his draft money but after reading his history and appreciating his dedication to a higher calling, I would say there is almost no chance he will opt for the draft this year and it may not be better than 50/50 that he will ever sign a NFL contract.

Posted by cjraney on July 5, 2008 at 4:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DC-
What's "silly" is pretending you don't care that UT won the East last year. It may be a "ghost championship" to some but I bet you would rather win it than not.

Posted by gatorfan8 on July 5, 2008 at 4:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LOOK chew on this fact! philly hasnt beat meyer yet..case closed until u get a v-i-c-t-o-r-(why) stfu.......plz have a blessed day

Posted by TommyJack on July 5, 2008 at 5:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

gatorfan8: Brilliant post

Posted by murrayvol on July 5, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DC: I couldn't care less if JC is on this or any other watch list. I care how he plays this year and think he has a chance to be very good.

Timmy can hoist the Heisman, Maxwell, Best in Show, Best of Breed, and his favorite beverage simultaneously for all I care.

If the Vols have one more point than the gators at close of business on 9/20/08, I'll be pleased.

Posted by tngeoff on July 5, 2008 at 6:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Left Coast updates:

http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/news/2...

http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/news/2...

http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/news/2...

Sounds like all is not as well as they hoped at this stage!

Posted by tngeoff on July 5, 2008 at 6:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Louisville makes late push for glory:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/st...

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/st...

Posted by tngeoff on July 5, 2008 at 6:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ESPN top 25 update:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns...

Posted by General_Watermelon on July 5, 2008 at 9:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What? 14th? We should be #1.

Posted by murrayvol on July 5, 2008 at 11:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Patience General. We will be. :)

Posted by tngeoff on July 6, 2008 at 9 a.m. (Suggest removal)

General.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZWnW-Ouggo...

Posted by givehim6 on July 7, 2008 at 9:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think coaches and players have had a year to watch T-boy, and have figured his moves out. On the other hand Crompton has not been in the lime light for people to look at, he will have a banner year. Foster gets better each year! Barry and Macoy will kick butt! GO VOLS!

Posted by BAMABLOWS on July 7, 2008 at 8:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

you so called ut fans crack me up, why do you turn on your own once they leave (see peyton references above). i dont get it. here is an alabamer fan acting like a tenn fan, that sorry no good joe namath hes a bum , he had a candy arm and the intelligence of a sloth. florida fan.... danny wuerful sheesh what a joke, if not for his wrs he wouldnt have thrown for 500 yds hes pathetic. get a life bums peyton is a great ambassador for this university. ive never seen fans like this any where else and ive been to a lot of campus' around the country for a lot of games go vols!!!!!!