Posted by DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu on March 26, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If you can't hack it, adios...

Posted by sjt18 on March 26, 2008 at 11:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

That's very disappointing. I understand why he might do that... still I think he underestimated his potential on the team. Being a back up to Berry and Morley isn't exactly a terrible gig.

I hope Faison is good.

Posted by General_Fritter on March 26, 2008 at 11:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Agree with sjt18. He would have provide quality depth and playing time was not going to be an issue. Young players sometimes place too much emphasis on starting. Good luck to him if he goes to a smaller school.

Posted by bustervols on March 26, 2008 at 11:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

A quitter never wins!

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on March 26, 2008 at 11:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Let's see...he was Coker's room mate and was from Warren, AR. He didn't have much of a chance considering Coker has drug issues, and Fellows was dismissed, and Cedric Houston and Bret Smith were both weird and both went AWOL soon after leaving Tennessee.

Posted by givehim6 on March 26, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If his heart was more on himself then " the team " maybe were better off without him.

Posted by Silent_Fulmer on March 26, 2008 at 11:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

who

Posted by sjt18 on March 26, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Come on guys. If he's leaving for playing time then that's understandable.

OTOH, that is an odd connection with all those problem guys. Maybe he's a 3 strike guy who doesn't think he can hang on? That would be even more disappointing for him.

Posted by JohnyLobo34 on March 26, 2008 at 11:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Didn't he have some disciplinary problems that forced this move?

Posted by yemmusdarb on March 26, 2008 at noon (Suggest removal)

When you assume things, you make an a$$ out of yourself.

Don't assume he was a trouble maker when there has never been anything to point to that. I'm 100% positive that playing time was a key factor in his decision, but I can't say whether any of the other possibilities are true or not. I've never heard his name come up in negative press, and although I don't think he was very physically gifted for a D-1 SEC football player, he did seem to play hard when he got on the football field.

Good luck to him and I hope he does well wherever he goes.

Posted by Ashley on March 26, 2008 at noon (Suggest removal)

Hold out till 2015 and then enroll at vanderbilt. They will need all the help they can get when they start playing MTSU again.

Posted by mparker on March 26, 2008 at 12:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Might be nice if some of you would ease up on the kid's back. Contrary to what you might think, life isn't supposed to be a spectator sport.

The kid has ONE chance to play college ball, and he read the situtation as a losing porposition for him at UT. What the hell, do you expect him to just stay and sit and watch?? some people are content to sit and watch, others want to play the game.

I'd actually like to see the transfer rules changed to where kids don't have to sit out a year. yearh, yeah, there'd be mass confustion, and all that bull. So what? A damn coach can mvoe at his hearts content. A coach doesn't have 4-5 years of eligibility. These games are still supposed to be about and for the kids, not all us fat-a%% hyporctical sports fans.

The upshot is this; run a good program, kids will come and compete for a spot. The ones who lose out go elsewhere, or they stay and back up. That is their choice. With a good program, you will gain just as many kids as you loee to transfer.

Posted by TommyJack on March 26, 2008 at 12:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mparker: Your plan would create anarchy on teams. Every time a coach reams a player in practice, he would be risking making that player defect. Has to be some order in things. The Kemp deal is not that unusual. These things happen.

Posted by 55Vol on March 26, 2008 at 12:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

sjt18 and General are right.....the kid is an adult and can make his own career moves. It is a shame posters here cannot do without all the trash talk. I hope he finds a good place and is successful.

Posted by missrvrvol on March 26, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OTOH, maybe he decided to go to a program with discipline and a chance to win.

Posted by givim6 on March 26, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The kid is going face competition no matter where he goes. If he goes to smaller school, there may be less talented competition and he may get to play.

The downside is that he won't get the attention he may want if he's thinking NFL down the road.

The pros will know that he couldn't make the grade at TN will have doubts about his being able to compete at the next level.

Bottom Line: He's better off staying and showing a little intestinal fortitude. You never know when an injury will put him in a position to prove himself.

Posted by Ashley on March 26, 2008 at 12:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by missrvrvol on March 26, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OTOH, maybe he decided to go to a program with discipline and a chance to win.

You and John Adams would make a cute couple muddy river vol.

Posted by BOASoldier on March 26, 2008 at 12:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

are they really bflynn2? I was there when they did away with it... It was a horrible program but I didn't think they needed to discontinue it.

Posted by KingsportVol on March 26, 2008 at 12:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Go Bucs!!!

Posted by stroker on March 26, 2008 at 12:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bflynn2 pleawe reveal your source. The last I heard the students voted the re-start down.

Posted by KingsportVol on March 26, 2008 at 1 p.m. (Suggest removal)

stroker they did vote it down.It's not going to happen.

Posted by missrvrvol on March 26, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ash,
Another person proud of the constant law breakers in this program. Bet you are a bail bondsman with a contract at the Athletic Dept.

Posted by PharmDVol on March 26, 2008 at 1:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I did my undergraduate studies at ETSU and am pretty confident that the administration at ETSU was willing to start the program back up. As a matter of fact, they had plans in place to develop a new stadium for the team to play in, rather than the mini-dome. However, a vote came before the students that would require an increase in the student activity fee in order to bring the program back. The students voted against the increased fee and the issue was closed. Please reveal a legitimate source that says that the program is coming back.

Posted by marc_ash on March 26, 2008 at 1:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm sure he will find some spot somewhere else. I don't think he would have seen much PT had he stayed. Some folks are happy staying 3rd or 4th string like JB Cooter or other fill in guys. Some want to play, even if it is for a lesser program.

I'm sure PT had something to do with it as did other things. If it was all about PT though, you would have thought he would have left after last season or a bit earlier than the start of spring practice.

Posted by TommyJack on March 26, 2008 at 1:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

missrvrvol: Accusing someone of being a bail-bondsman is a serious charge! lol

Posted by GreerVol22 on March 26, 2008 at 1:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kingsport, thats a shame. By the way, it sounds like missrvrvol needs someone to shag her rotten. Oh behave...

Posted by marc_ash on March 26, 2008 at 1:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ETSU is NOT starting up their program again. Students would have to pay fees for X amount of years before they would even be able to play a single game. As it stands currently, the earliest that would be possible would be 2010. No student will agree to increase activity fees for a team many of them will never see play.

On April 10-11, 2007 the football referendum failed by a vote of 59%-41%, with about 3,500 students voting. Dr. Paul Stanton released a statement following the vote, saying the issue of football was dead for the immediate future.

I agree, please get your facts in order before making a statement that has no validity to it whatsoever.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Ten...

Posted by DennisVols on March 26, 2008 at 1:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Its just like when Sims bailed out. If you are not competitive enough to fight for your opportunity to play then I would not want you on the team.
No one has a right to play, you have to earn that opportunity.
I would have perferred that Kemp have that kind of motivation but if he does not it makes room for someone who will have that desire, and hunger. Quitting is not a quality you want in a olayer on any team.

Posted by madisonvillevol on March 26, 2008 at 2:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

we got what, 90 db's anyhow?

Posted by GoVol on March 26, 2008 at 2:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kemp - what a wuss. I can't play so I'm leaving..I quit. Someone forgot to tell him its a TEAM sport and his contribution did matter.

If his heart's not in it, we don't need him. Go home to mommy Kemp!

Posted by drum56 on March 26, 2008 at 2:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

you guys are real classy!! getting on a kid! hope none of you have a kid playing at UT or he will get blasted by the fans for not being good enough!!

Posted by BOASoldier on March 26, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Who hear completed their undergrad at ETSU and what year? Just wandering. Mine was 2004.

Posted by CWil on March 26, 2008 at 2:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Guys, I think that bflynn2 was just taking a little shot at Kemp saying that ETSU was the caliber of program that Kemp should go to...I don't think he meant to stir up a rumor. Just a thought...

By the way, I'm a 2002 Grad BOA.

Posted by Bigger_Al on March 26, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kemp had big plays in the UK game this past year which were critical to UT winning that game, ergo, winning the SEC East.

Good luck, Ricardo. This UT grad appreciates your efforts.

Posted by rpoll1095 on March 26, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's always disappointing when someone who obviously has skills decides to leave for what they see as a better opportunity. But, in honesty, there are times when that might make the most sense for a young man. The secondary might well have worked out for him had he stayed, but I think he would have had to plan on that being either as a backup or filling in for an injury. As that was not the role he wanted, he felt obligated to go elsewhere. All I can say is thank you for the contributions you made and good luck. Now GO VOLS.

Posted by KingsportVol on March 26, 2008 at 3:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Greer that's not my bag baby.lol

Posted by volsfaninkpt on March 26, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i am still in school at etsu. majoring in sport management and probably will never be finished. naa i should graduate next spring.

Posted by hmhawk on March 26, 2008 at 4:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ETSU is studying bringing back the football program.Caught a LOT of flack from alumni when it was ended.Haven't heard anything solid in a few months but it is definitely being researched.

Posted by mparker on March 26, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

tommyjack:

you know, that is always used as a reason, but so what???

It will stabilize, like any ohter process. Lots of kids won't EVER change, becasue they make friends and want to stay in one place.

I guess, to be fair, there could be financial considerations (a kid would have to refund a year's scholarship money, for example).

Do you remember when college football coaches used to whine and moan, and all the pundits saisd that college football was dead when scholarship limits where put in plac??

EVen further back, I'd swear there was a Bama footblal game where they LITERALLY ran SEVEN complete offensive teams on the field against some pushover team.

WEll, college football is thriving. So is college basketball.

My thing is this: we are working to make athletes more accountable, let's also work to give them a bit more 'rational' treatment.

Helluva can of worms, eh Tommy?? LOL

Posted by bricker865 on March 26, 2008 at 5:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good luck! Nothing wrong with finding the best situation for you.

Posted by TommyJack on March 26, 2008 at 5:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mparker: A can of worms indeed. Not saying things can't be improved upon, but I don't think just allowing kids to be "free agents" is the way to go. Who knows?

Posted by BillVol on March 26, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ETSU was smart to vote football down. It is a drain for most of the FCS school that carry it. Why would students want to pay money for a team that they would never go watch? Hello! They should concentrate on basketball. ETSU has a future in basketball.

Posted by JohnyLobo34 on March 26, 2008 at 7:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey yemmusdarb do your homework! Kemp was one of 6-players ineligible for the Outback because of grades. Hence the "disciplinary" issues. And with all the talent in the D-backfield I suspect the coaches told him he would be relegated to special teams. He saw the writing on the wall and bailed.

Posted by murrayvol on March 26, 2008 at 8:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mparker & TJ: Hope you gentlemen can resolve this for the good of football players everywhere.

Good luck Ricardo. Here's hoping you have a great life.

Posted by ghc_16 on March 26, 2008 at 8:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

u can't blame him look who's gonna all be starting in front of him

Posted by doctorvol on March 26, 2008 at 9:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

good luck. You only have two years, and it takes some guts to make a move and not just coast along.

Posted by rabidvolfan on March 26, 2008 at 9:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Me and Mr. Adams agree that he should go somewhere that has a coach with a clue.

Posted by schymtz on March 26, 2008 at 10:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ETSU Football: At least One great shinning moment! 1969 Grantland Rice Bowl: OVC Champion East Tennessee St. vs. Terry Bradshaw's Louisiana Tech in Baton Rouge, LA. Coach Bell's ETSU was not given a chance by the commentators. The defense threw Bradshaw for consecutive -10 yard+ losses and dominated the game. At one point an announcer commented something likr "Somebody needs to tell him he needs to stop running backwards!" I was told it was the one game Bradshaw omitted from his biography.

Posted by tngeoff on March 26, 2008 at 10:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Just rolled into New Orleans. Sorry to see Kemp punt. He is a tough kid. Good luck.

Posted by tngeoff on March 26, 2008 at 10:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

schymtz.

One more shining moment for ETSU Football...when my friend Vickie Hodge was a cheerleader for them!

Posted by wjackson on March 27, 2008 at 6:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Holy Cow. Who has the gun to yemmusdarbs head. He said something positive. I think I am going to have a heart a t t a ...

Posted by sjt18 on March 27, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

missrblvol,

In case you haven't noticed... CPF, staff, and players have stepped up and done what everyone demanded several weeks ago. The problems have dried up. You just had 100 guys go on spring break... and as far as we know, none of them had a run in with the law.

Take a random sample of 100 males at UT... and I'll just about guarantee that you'll have several that did have run ins with the law.

Oh... according to several news reports, the problems have continued unabated at other places including SC. Weren't you someone who said Spurrier would be a good coach for UT?

Posted by sjt18 on March 27, 2008 at 9:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

missrblvol, even if you didn't say he would be good for UT, I am pretty certain that you said Spurrier was a better coach than CPF. So what's the deal? Why can't SS get a handle on it? For that matter, why can't he win football games?

FWIW, I don't blame SS for these problems either. No one can guarantee that these kids are going to stay out of trouble.

Posted by Tenn_Dawg on March 27, 2008 at 9:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't blame the kid for leaving if the reasons are that he wants to play more. Some kids are content and just want to be a part of something big like UT, Bama, LSU and UGA. It does not matter if they see the field or not. Others know they are not going to play beyond college and just want to play as much as possible because they love the game. Especially with football when you are done your done. As a 36 yr old I would love to be able to play again. I don't think I ever really got it out of my system. Not because those were the best days of my life but because it was so much FUN!! Seems like this kid heard his clock a tick'n. Anyway your secondary is STACKED!!!