Posted by GreerVol22 on June 24, 2008 at 7:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Always nice to finish what you start.

Posted by andefromtn on June 24, 2008 at 7:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It's good to hear Jason is returning to finish what he started. Congratulations on your pending graduation.

Posted by utvolz on June 24, 2008 at 7:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

That a boy Jason. Never quit what you start!

Frank in Miami

Posted by vol4jesus on June 24, 2008 at 8:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

An education is a great accomplishment for anyone to attain. When they have big money and still come back to achieve something non-athletic that speaks volumes. Hopefully some who are undergrads will see this effort and will apply themselves in their dual responsibilities. Thanks Jason for being a good ambassador for my Alma Mater!

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 8:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Good job Jason. Also, congratulations on your incredible NFL career so far. Selfishly, I wish you had stayed for your senior year...but it went how it went and you certainly proved yourself in the pros...unlike many who jump too soon. Best wishes for continued success and The Hall of Fame is not out of the question at this rate. Godspeed.

Posted by 55Vol on June 24, 2008 at 8:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov... it is clear you flunked football 101

Posted by vol4jesus on June 24, 2008 at 8:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

He's back! We knew one 'weak' was to good to be true! Article about Jason Witten 'pavlov'! Not your rude who can I slam today rhetoric! Go back on vacation so we can enjoy a good article about a previous Vol finishing up a good thing without your negativity. Thank you sir! GO VOLS!! Ashley how many days til futbol in Tennessee?

Posted by marc_ash on June 24, 2008 at 8:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It is really a shame when possibly the most important article on this site has only a handful of comments. Voljesus, you are correct that coming back to finish one's education speaks volumes.

My favorite memory of Witten was in the multiple overtime game (I think) against S Carolina. It was a back and forth in the OT periods. Clausen hits Witten on a dime and the Vols win while he points into the stands!

Great job Jason, thanks for representing the Vols at such a high level.

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 8:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

marc_ash.

That is a great Witten memory. I loved watching him play. He could hit like a ton of bricks, he was fast and he had sure hands. Dang. Miss that big time! He was a true difference maker.

Posted by TommyJack on June 24, 2008 at 8:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

A moment of silence for the late TDTN....

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 8:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Indeed.

Posted by TommyJack on June 24, 2008 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Geoff: How about that online meltdown?

Posted by GerryOP on June 24, 2008 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow, six years ago! It's hard to believe it has been that long!

Good job Jason -- both in the classroom and on the field. You are a true Tennessee Volunteer.

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 8:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack.

That was bizarre to nth degree! How about your take on it?

Posted by GerryOP on June 24, 2008 at 9 a.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ, you gotta' feel sorry for that guy. He is clearly struggling with some problems and burdens in his life. Hope he finds help -- both mentally and spiritually ... nail it to the cross. Sad...

Posted by TommyJack on June 24, 2008 at 9:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Just sad, dude. The man has real problems...hope he seeks help.

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 9:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with both you guys.

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 9:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

How 'bout this Witten highlight at Tennessee?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xTFogMur6Yo

How 'bout this in pros:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ltRCNdP-BbY

A mans man in every way. I used to love to watch him drag multiple defenders down the field!

Posted by KingsportVol on June 24, 2008 at 9:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

TDTN was in a world by himself. I sure will miss that crazy b_st__d.

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

nafslov.

Hey Bro'. You are a crack up! Keep the Faith!

Posted by 98reax on June 24, 2008 at 9:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I wish we had a bunch of JWitten clones on this year's squad. He's a winner in every way. Congrats Jason. You make us proud.

Posted by nicksjuzunk on June 24, 2008 at 9:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What about TDTN and some meltdown???

Posted by robvols on June 24, 2008 at 9:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Being from the NYC area and a life-long Giants fan, I cannot root for Jason as a Cowboy (although my Giants had the last word last season!), but as a UT alum, it is great to see him go back and obtain his degree. If only more would follow his lead.

Posted by pdhuff on June 24, 2008 at 10:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Was Witten the TD maker in the last OT vs Arkie at Neyland? That down the middle catch about midnite, it seemed.

Congrats, young man. You are a winner.

TDTN, remember the Phoenix. And eat your fritters.

Posted by LanceR24 on June 24, 2008 at 10:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

my favorite witten memory was the citrus bowl and him running away from the michigan secondary. i just remember laughing out loud about a tightend out running corners and safeties. so did tdtn get kicked off the site for his rampage the other day?

Posted by nicksjuzunk on June 24, 2008 at 10:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey geoff,

What's up with TDTN? Am I that much out of the loop?

Posted by HotlantaVol on June 24, 2008 at 11:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I missed the tirade by TDTN, but all of his comments have been deleted as far as I can tell. I believe old TDTN has been exiled to the big blog in the sky. Maybe he'll be reincarnated as some clever name like FulmersRumblyTumbly or FritterMeThis or OrangeKoolAid or NafslovsBiggestFan.

Posted by nicksjuzunk on June 24, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

HotlantaVol,

Indeed sir. The KNS has done a bang-up Roswell coverup with some cyber white out and cast him into the abyss. Heh heh, frittermethis...

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 11:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

nicksjuzunk.

Hey Bro'! Hope all is well. Over on the thread about "Clawson Q & A" was a strange night indeed. TDTN ended up getting the boot and another poster went insane and also started posting under another name. It was a freak show.

HotlantaVol.

Hope all is well Bro'. Yup. TDTN has passed on. I agree that a reincarnation is not beyond possibility! The name I am sure will be funny!

Posted by nicksjuzunk on June 24, 2008 at 11:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

tngeoff,

Wild stuff. Wish I could have got the action. Oh well... Football season is just 2 1/2 months away. I am sure we will all lose our heads then.

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 11:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Agreed! Be well!

Posted by b1407 on June 24, 2008 at 11:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

THANK YOU JASON.. NOW YOU ARE A COMPLETE VOL...

Posted by nicksjuzunk on June 24, 2008 at 11:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

tngeoff,

I have reviewed the evidence on the previous story even though I have to wake up in 5 hours (I'm a sick man).

Although TDTN has been obliterated, I did see your friend lsu aka moaning. That's a wild scene man. It's like Rambo part 1 when the deputy who later become Horatio on CSI is about to give him a shave and Rambo has a flashback. Yeah. That's it.

Posted by auttat on June 24, 2008 at 12:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

3-3 huh? Let's all hope not, excluding workin, of course.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/column...

Fulmer and Spurrier used to run this league...

Posted by BigOrangeVol on June 24, 2008 at 12:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Just an FYI...
Sports Management includes studies in sales, finance, communications, law, biology, nutrition, marketing, physiology, kinesiology, management, research and accounting just to name a few.

There are tons of positions in professional and intercollegiate sports, coaching, operating sport organizations, public relations, strength and fitness, labor relations, health and fitness clubs, arenas, sport marketing and management firms, and other sport related entities.

Just another in an endless list of things that you prove you know nothing about. Nothing shines quite so brightly as flaming ignorance.

Posted by nicksjuzunk on June 24, 2008 at 12:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Back on the subject... Great job Jason! You were a stud. I hate that you play for the C-boys though.

Posted by thesavageorange on June 24, 2008 at 12:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't know if anyone has heard ,but Bama has taken a huge lead in the Fulmer cup.

http://blog.al.com/rapsheet/2008/06/j...

Posted by Moaninglikeheck on June 24, 2008 at 12:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

God, you guys have it pegged. I absolutely went postal last night. My fingers are bloodied from pecking at the keyboard and the neighbors were freaked at me howling at the moon. LOL!!! But I see my buddy Geoff is still ignoring me!

Hey, quick question...why this obsession with my behavior when it is identical to MANY posters who regularly haunt this board?

Gonna be a long, long summer!

LOL!!!!!

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 12:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

nicksjuzunk.

Yeah..yeah...dats da ticket! It was a looney bin! You rpobably saw the number of posts removed. Eerie.

Posted by thesavageorange on June 24, 2008 at 12:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ouch!

http://72.242.51.73/publicquery/Detai...

Posted by marc_ash on June 24, 2008 at 12:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gerry, Geoff, Tommy,

Sorry if I missed something, what were you referring to with online meltdown with TDTN?

Posted by TommyJack on June 24, 2008 at 12:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Savage: Who is this guy?

Posted by marc_ash on June 24, 2008 at 12:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

tngeoff,

Loved watching Witten play also. My first year back in Tennessee was in 01 after a 10 year hiatus and I was finally able to start seeing all the games in person each year. Was always a joy to see Witten suit up...Was a time when UT had a legit threat at the tight end position. Can't really think of another TE that was as special for the Vols in some time...or since.

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 12:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

marc_ash.

Hey Bro'! The meltdown was actually another poster. TDTN just egged him on. It was volinlsu. Very sad. As for Witten...he is ALL man! He made plays that were incredible both here and with the Cowboys. I LOVE that play with the Cowboys where the guy rips his helmet off and he still charges downfield looking like he will head butt anybody that gets in his way! He always played with intensity and zeal. We need that desperately! Keep the Faith! Go Vols!

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 12:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Agree...savage...who is that guy?

Posted by TommyJack on June 24, 2008 at 12:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Marc: The Clawson thread from about 7 pm on last nite...The meltee was not TDTN.

Posted by thesavageorange on June 24, 2008 at 12:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

tngeoff , Johns is a former TB that Saban converted to LB.He is a solid LB and bamas #1 ST player/drug pusher.

Posted by Moaninglikeheck on June 24, 2008 at 12:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't feel melted! Nope, all my arms and limbs are still solid. I just know my role now! My role is to love on you guys all summer long! I've got plenty of love to spread around. But let me keep this short, I've already exceeded 50 words.

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 12:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

thesavageorange.

Yikes. Thanks. I am VERY impressed with our players staying off the radar map in police matters! It is really impressive to me.

Posted by Moaninglikeheck on June 24, 2008 at 12:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I do promise something! Apparently posting my opinion in the manner I always have DID NOT make some people happy, so you won't see that anymore!

LOL!!!!!! Are you still ignoring me Goeff?

Posted by TommyJack on June 24, 2008 at 12:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Savage: thanks. glad he belongs to the Mullets and not us.

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 12:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack.

Agreed. And that ain't just some stupid kid mistake...that's the whole kit and kaboodle.

Posted by GerryOP on June 24, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Savage, that kid was doing some serious stuff. Guess it does make our guys' police stuff look rather minor! Does that put Alabama in a position to lock up the Fulmer Cup?

Posted by mlewishome on June 24, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

what a good person. he just left our hometown after putting on his annual FREE football camp for the kids in this area. i'm proud he's from my hometown.

Posted by thesavageorange on June 24, 2008 at 1:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

GeeryOP, Pretty much!See ,you get extra points for felonies, and Johns grabbed 6-7 accounts on this one ,plus they had the guy charged w/ felony assault and armed robbery.I think we got docked points for not having serious enough offenses.As long as Colquitt stays off the sauce ,we don't have a chance.THANK GOD!

Posted by thesavageorange on June 24, 2008 at 1:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

GeeryOP, Pretty much!See ,you get extra points for felonies, and Johns grabbed 6-7 accounts on this one ,plus they had the guy charged w/ felony assault and armed robbery.I think we got docked points for not having serious enough offenses.As long as Colquitt stays off the sauce ,we don't have a chance.THANK GOD!

Posted by GerryOP on June 24, 2008 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I assume the title of Thug U goes along with the awarding of the Fulmer Cup?

Posted by invisiblekid on June 24, 2008 at 3:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Glad to see the local boy from Elizabethton making good on all fronts. He has had a fine NFL career to this point and I am proud to see him getting his degree. I remember hoping that Witten would wind up in Indy with Manning but they went with Clark instead, their loss.

Posted by 99gator on June 24, 2008 at 3:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

is it ok to come back now?

good to see a kid do this. these are my favorite kids. the ones who leave and come back when they don't have to.

have volinlsuland and tdtn regained their sanity?

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 3:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator.

TDTN is gone from the board. The other is testing the waters again.

As for Witten...I agree...impressive that he came back.

Posted by hcjournals on June 24, 2008 at 3:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I live in Dallas, and it's great to have him here. All Cowboy fans think he's great too. If you remember the game last year where he caught a pass, had his helmet ripped off his head and ran another 35 yards, then you you've seen the quintessential tight end. He is the best tight end in the NFL and if the Cowboys go to the Super Bowl this year, he will be a big reason why....Getting his degree actually says it all.....

Posted by Moaninglikeheck on June 24, 2008 at 3:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey 99Gator...was TDTN ever sane? Just asking!

Nope, I left my sanity at the door when I retired Vol_in_lsu_land. He's dead and buried! This is the new me. I was told to keep my posts short and sweet. Thus, I adopted the style everyone else uses. Short quips with witty insults! And Geoff the whiny twerp is still not happy! STRANGE!!

Gotta run bro!! LOL Hurricane out!!

PS, I'll be sure to post some Youtube later!!

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator.

There's your answer in living color.

Posted by MOOREVOLS on June 24, 2008 at 3:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

A few have mentioned the game when Witten caught the winning TD in OT. It was the 6 OT game against Arkansas. 2000 I think. I'm sure it was Arkansas though.

Posted by Moaninglikeheck on June 24, 2008 at 3:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Geoff, whatsamatta you? I can't understand the problem! Did you like the old Vol_in_LSU_land better? He was a loser! Always posting his mind, boring everyone with long-winded BS. I'm the real deal now! I thought this was the mode of operation on GVX! No?

Hey, it looks like you forgot to ignore me. What's up?

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 3:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Here's the 6 overtime game recap:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/foot...

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 3:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It was Jason who caught it.

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 3:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oops. Wrong link...but it did say Witten caught that pass in the 6 OT game agaianst the razorbacks.

Posted by invisiblekid on June 24, 2008 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I still don't think it's coincidence that TDTN disappears(again) and the following was in the news today:

http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/6142...

Internet access may be a little harder to come by across the pond.

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 4:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

invisiblekid.

Dang! Poor TDTN.

Posted by pdhuff on June 24, 2008 at 5:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

tngoeff, good read at ESPN.com - check out Pat Forde's column - Midsummer Nights Dream..

Posted by Moaninglikeheck on June 24, 2008 at 6:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tneoff says "LA LA LA, I'm NOT LISTENING!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMrtEw...

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 6:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

pdhuff.

Thanks. It was good...but a bit odd too!

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

pdhuff.

Certainly fritter worthy!

Posted by tngeoff on June 24, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

pdhuff.

Certainly fritter worthy!

Posted by General_Watermelon on June 24, 2008 at 6:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Moaninglikeheck - does your daddy know you are playing on his com-pu-ter?

Posted by DennisVols on June 24, 2008 at 6:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Congrats Jason
A good degree to have as a professional football player. As those who know anything about pro-contracts this degree will serve you well in your profession.
Maybe even a position as an agent following your pro career.
The going degree at Bamma for players appears to be Pharmacist

Posted by soddydaisy777 on June 24, 2008 at 9:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That's whats its all about, getting your degree. Its was the Arkansas game that he caught that winning TD. Go Vols!!

Posted by Moaninglikeheck on June 24, 2008 at 9:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

No General Fritter, but your daddy sure knew it when I played with your mammas ca-cas

Posted by Couchdummy on June 24, 2008 at 9:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This BS about TDTN and Dupree on this site is so silly! Can't we stick to real sports talk? I get tired of wading through the Horse S___.

Posted by Moaninglikeheck on June 24, 2008 at 9:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OH WATCH IT COACH DUMMY! You are liable to catch the wrath of TnGeoff and TommyJack if you aren't careful. They only know one note, better learn to listen to it!

Posted by General_Watermelon on June 24, 2008 at 9:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks Mr Fudd.

Posted by ncvol on June 24, 2008 at 10:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jason, we are so proud of you and we want to say Thanks for the memories. You are one of the best.
Go Vols !

Posted by BigOrangeVol on June 29, 2008 at 10:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sheffield are there ANY white players that play sports that you don't think are wasted jerseys?