Posted by magentatoes10 on May 4, 2008 at 11:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ainge got better and better at UT. Very smart guy who occasionally made a very bad mistake. Am I the only one who thinks he has a lot of talent? Or who thinks he has a good chance of success in the NFL?

Posted by TommyJack on May 4, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If he had that good an arm, why the chuck & duck offense? Injured you say? Then why was he in the games? Crompton that bad? Hmm?

Posted by TurboFan on May 4, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

His chances depend on NYJets giving him chances. If he was truly injured all last season by summer he should be back in 2006 form with 2007's experience to work with.

Posted by dgarland1 on May 4, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think Ainge was one of the "steals" in the 08 draft. Good luck to him, I'll bet he has a long pro career.

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

tommyjack? likes question marks? maybe retarded? hmm?

Posted by TommyJack on May 4, 2008 at 1:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

eVol & agent: Guys like you are what's wrong with this board. Anyone with a differing opinion is a redneck?? eVol..for a redneck, I can at least spell. Agent: A big Ainge fan are you?
Some of you mullets are pathetic.

Posted by Hunter on May 4, 2008 at 2:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Not a "mullet," not a "redneck," just a misplaced Knoxvillian here in Louisiana.

Ainge has all the tools, but I don't think he has the stuff between the ears like Peyton. Then again, neither did Eli until December 2007. I think Ainge is seeing some significant playing time by the end of the year, but he may suffre the same fate as Eli did for a while and Pennington has - New York is relentless on QB's.

Best of luck EA.

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on May 4, 2008 at 3:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Cutcliffe also claimed he was a 1st round pick last season to go along of course with Foolmore comparing Ainge to Candace Parker.

Posted by KingsportVol on May 4, 2008 at 3:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Cutcliffe: Ainge has 'plenty of arm' to play in NFL.

That's funny.I sure as hell am not going to miss those long screen passes down field.If Crompton was indeed not good enough to start last year over an injured Ainge we in are in for a long season.eVOLution I thought we were known as wide receiver U?Blaming the receivers is a cop out.

Posted by invisiblekid on May 4, 2008 at 3:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Some of the throws Ainge made his freshman year were incredible, after that he either couldn't or didn't get a chance to display his arm strength.

Tommyjack, the Crompton part of your line of questions is a good one despite what some of the mental giants of the board think. I'd speculate that Crompton and Cut didn't see eye to eye, especially given all the hype Coleman was getting while Cut was still around. It ticked me off reading that article around the time of the bowl game when Cut admitted that he pared the playbook back to hide Ainge's injuries. Not a coach but I always thought it was a good idea to put your most capable players on the field.

Posted by TommyJack on May 4, 2008 at 3:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kingsport: Exactly

Posted by alfrizzle097 on May 4, 2008 at 3:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ainge reminds me a little of Clausen. Just in that he would make impeccable decisions for 40 to 50 passes in a row, but got remembered for the bad ones. We'll see if Ainge can create the career that didn't materialize for Clausen. I think Ainge may have the better attitude of the two.

Posted by KingsportVol on May 4, 2008 at 3:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Solid post kid.

Posted by invisiblekid on May 4, 2008 at 3:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks kingsport, I was glancing at the Little story and saw where you posted that you were a bartender in JC, mind if I ask where because it's likely you served me a drink at some point LOL.

Posted by TommyJack on May 4, 2008 at 4 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kid: Re the Crompton part....there you go injecting logic here...never works. :)

Posted by KingsportVol on May 4, 2008 at 4 p.m. (Suggest removal)

kid Applebees,Rocky River Grille and Bennigans all in middle to late 90's.

Posted by KingsportVol on May 4, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ lol

Posted by thesavageorange on May 4, 2008 at 4:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I took the time to look back at some 2006 games, and did notice he made a-lot of throws he didn't hardly attempt last yr.He also looked to have more zip in 06'.I don't ever remember anyone even questioning his arm strength untill this yr.I think the injuries did hurt him.

Should Crompton have played?Don't know, but he has admitted himself that he had to rethink his attitude, approach ,and dedication to film study.I think he was flat out unprepared and Cut knew it.When Crompton has played you could tell it was mostly adlib.

It is all a matter of opinion, but I think we should all wish him success.

Posted by thesavageorange on May 4, 2008 at 4:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ, logic?You ought to see the beating you get when you use common sense.

Posted by TommyJack on May 4, 2008 at 4:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

savage: A fair point.

Posted by thesavageorange on May 4, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ, objectivity is even worse.Using that is like flipping a bird at a firing squad.

Posted by KingsportVol on May 4, 2008 at 4:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

thesavageorange LOL

Posted by miamiVOL on May 4, 2008 at 5 p.m. (Suggest removal)

journey-man place holder in the NFL , book it

Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on May 4, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ainge will do fine. May not ever be the starter, but he'll establish himself as a dependable back-up.

Posted by TommyJack on May 4, 2008 at 5:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

miamiVOL; Then the Cowboys need him...

Vol_in_: Best job in the NFL

Posted by invisiblekid on May 4, 2008 at 5:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Most definitely served me a drink at all of those places kingsport, probably more than one or two or ten LOL.

Posted by invisiblekid on May 4, 2008 at 5:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack, on logic, you're right. It doesn't work on many of the gas huffers here like your buddy agentorange.

Posted by TommyJack on May 4, 2008 at 5:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kid: I feel he served me a snoot-full, and I haven't been to the tri-cities in 30 yrs..lol

Posted by invisiblekid on May 4, 2008 at 5:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

SavageO, objectivity? Please define, on here you're either a loser/hater or a true vol fan.

Posted by invisiblekid on May 4, 2008 at 5:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If you're still feeling that way after 30 years TJ, it must've been some good stuff or at least a good weekend.

Posted by TommyJack on May 4, 2008 at 5:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kid: True..no middle ground here. Never question, or you're not a True Vol Fan...and you should find another team to pull for...

Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on May 4, 2008 at 5:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack.

There is room for middle ground. Problem is, that real estate has been unoccupied on this site for a long time. Occasionally I and others criticize, so why can't the rest of you praise now and then?

Posted by thesavageorange on May 4, 2008 at 5:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Objectivity:
Uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices.
Undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena.

If you use Logic/common sense/objectivity on here you are usually considered a loser/hater.This has become more like a political arena.Even when people on here agree w/ something someone else said, they will still say their wrong and start name calling simply b/c they are on different sides of the aisle.See dems & republicans.

No matter who post something ,I try to take into consideration the facts laid before me, and factor it in to my decision making.Ohh well, I guess some are set in their ways.

Have a good one folks.Keep it above the belt.

Posted by givim6 on May 4, 2008 at 5:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Re: Ainge.

Time will tell boys, time will tell.

Speculating correctly on Ainges success, or lack thereof, has the impact of fartin in a fifty acre field. Only you will really enjoy it and remember it five minutes from now.

Posted by TommyJack on May 4, 2008 at 6:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Vol_in_: I have, many times. I said the SEC CG was one of the best efforts I had ever seen. I think hiring The Claw was brilliant (hope I'm right)..I just feel that many of our fans are too complacent and willing to accept middle or slightly upper middle status. That's troubling to me.

Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on May 4, 2008 at 6:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ, actually you are one of the rare ones that I do recollect a few positives from.

I don't think anyone is willing to settle for middle or upper middle status. I think the conflict is in exactly what that "is". I also think there is disagreement on the capability of Fulmer in getting us there. Sooner or later, the chemistry will be there for a championship. As many seasons as we've had without one, the "later" should be closer than anyone thinks. I watch a lot of football. I have seen coaches like Tressel and Meyer and Carrol call dumb plays. I've seen them throw big games. Carrol is the most fortunate in that he coaches in a conference where there is little competition (smells of FSU in the late 80's/90's)...We have the talent, we have a proven coach who can win consistantly. All it takes is for the stars to align now and then and win all the big ones. This may be or 2009 may be that season. I'm really feeling good about it. Only problem with this year is the competition (UGA, UF) seems just as capable. Will probably be close to the three way mess like last year, but if we come out on top, I can see us "backing in" to the NC game just like LSU did.

Posted by KingsportVol on May 4, 2008 at 6:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ lol snoot full.

Posted by NYVol on May 4, 2008 at 7:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ainge has a life of opportunity in front of him! Workin'..Jerkin' has a snot wad of vile puke and idiocy behind, present and in the future. Thank you, Workin' Jerkin' for your putrid insight. Now, please go rot amongst the profound comments you have most generously shared.

Posted by GreerVol22 on May 4, 2008 at 7:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

slidin' in late on this but I'm in TJ's court on this one. Crompton is a gun slinger that thinks he is half Tebow and half Peyton, but executes kinda like a Clausen. We can only hope an injured Ainge was still better at what Coach Cut wanted to run as I'm sure he felt Crompton would try to run given the opportunity. And we all know about the running struggles we've had.

Posted by waterskier3 on May 4, 2008 at 7:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ainge will be cut before the start of the nfl season.... just kidding...

i have no idea if he will make it in the pros or not but he didn't do anything special at UT and that's all i really care about... how many championships did he bring UT....zero so move on and now its crompton's time to try and do it... i care that they played for us and have a successful life but the reason they are at UT is to win championships and the QB is critical to acheive that goal and from that perspective ainge was an average at best sec qb... nothing more...

have a great week... and hopefully the dope smoking will be a non issue for a while..... good grief......didn't know it was that popular among ath these days....

Posted by grvol on May 4, 2008 at 8:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

No championships. Already forgotten.

Posted by philfan on May 4, 2008 at 8:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tommy Jack wrote:

Posted by TommyJack on May 4, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
If he had that good an arm, why the chuck & duck offense? Injured you say? Then why was he in the games? Crompton that bad? Hmm?

It is true that Ainge threw a lot of short passes to pick up the first down, but he was doing exactly what Cutcliffe told him to. I also saw Ainge throw a lot of very long bullet passes for significant gains down the field. On several occasions, he threw touchdown bombs on the very first play of the game. Also, keep in mind he had a broken pinkie finger which was taped to the ring finger, which must have adversely affected his ability to throw long balls consistently. Crompton was not ready to play at that time. If Cutcliffe, the man who coached both Mannings, says he has true NFL potential, then Ainge has NFL potential.

Posted by GuckingFatorHaternFLA on May 4, 2008 at 9:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My theory on the Ainge/Crompton debate of 07...

Before the season, Ainge was viewed by several NFL scout types (Mayock, Landry, ect) as a solid NFL prospect in the 3rd round territory.

If Ainge was in any way, shape or form able to play, there was no way Cut or Fulmer were going to put him on the bench, even if Crompton may have been the better choice. Missing any games is a huge negative in the eyes of NFL front offices.

It was no secret we went after some big time QB's this recruiting season, and trying to pad the stats and draft stock of Ainge carried double incentive.

The desire to have Ainge in the 65% completion rate range, coupled with a lack of field-stretching WR led to the 5 yard slant, curl, out and dig. Here's hoping we see some "juice" this year!!!!!!!

Posted by GerryOP on May 4, 2008 at 10:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Who does Cutcliff have on his resume besides the Manning brothers? Has Cutcliif worked on an NFL staff in any position to do with QBs? As someone queried the other day, did Cutcliff "make" the Mannings or did the Mannings "make" Cutcliff? Just curious.

Posted by TommyJack on May 4, 2008 at 10:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Philfan: Respectfully, my memory on the several long bullet passes fails me.

Gucking Fator: If what you say is true (and I believe it is), then shame on the coaching staff.

Posted by 1VOLDTFAN on May 4, 2008 at 10:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have watched you idiots blast Erik Ainge for a long time and now most of you think he will be a decent pro. Do you monkeys have your "own" opinions or do you just wait to hear someone you like tell you what to think? Most of your posts consist of throwing players and coaches under the bus! Show some integrity as Tennessee football fans. Stand behind the UT program instead of posting such negative garbage so consistently. I am also willing to bet most of you dont even get loud at games or even cheer. No wonder why we havent had the home field advantage that we should. I am calling out all you gutless "posters" to start being REAL UT FANS!!!!!!

Posted by TommyJack on May 4, 2008 at 10:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gerry: Excellent question.

Posted by KingsportVol on May 4, 2008 at 10:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think Archie made Cutcliff.Sperm banks should be beating down his door.

Posted by volsfan327 on May 4, 2008 at 10:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Vote for UT at www.ncaasports.com for best college fight song! I'm glad Ainge is gone. GO VOLS

Posted by newtonrail on May 5, 2008 at 12:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mr.----HaternFla----Please change your screen name. I will continue to report it, and out your profiled name if necessary. That degree of transparent vulgarity has no place on this board. Feel to out mine. I don't care.

Posted by DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu on May 5, 2008 at 2:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Good luck, Erik. We all want to see you do well. You'll always be a Volunteer.

Posted by abrown on May 5, 2008 at 7:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

newtonrail -- I understand your objection to GuckingFater...but you must remember that we leave in a country that allows a burger chain to be named "fuddruckers." There is no use of profanity in his screen name. Vulgarity, perhaps -- profanity, no.

Posted by pdhuff on May 5, 2008 at 7:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Free TDTN.

Posted by TurboFan on May 5, 2008 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

abrown, re: your reference to a certain restaurant's name. If that is the case, then what is a "rudd"?

Gerry, many give Cut credit for Shuler as well. That Shuler didn't make it in the NFL may have been more Norv Turner's fault than Cut's. Cut should also take all credit for Tee Martin. Litmus test would have been how Jerry Colquitt turned out if not for blowing out his knee in his first game.

Posted by TommyJack on May 5, 2008 at 9:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mbum: Why did you change your handle?

Posted by KingsportVol on May 5, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What pdhuff said.Best post of the day so far.

Posted by TommyJack on May 5, 2008 at 9:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

PD is the post-master! Always makes sense. We DO need TDTN for levity.

Posted by auttat on May 5, 2008 at 10:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What fun would sports be if we couldn't all sit around as Monday Morning QB's and second guess every decision the coaches make? Every single on of us on this board could make the right decision when presented with it, right?

Everybody has 20/20 hindsight

Posted by leedsvol2007 on May 5, 2008 at 10:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't forget that Cutcliffe worked extensively with Andy Kelly. While Kelly lacked NFL arm strength his stats in arena football show that Cutcliffe certainly did not hurt him.

Ainge has the intelligence and arm to make it in the NFL. The question is can he take the punishment the NFL dishes out.

His toughness has been questioned but he showed by playing with a broken finger and sprained A/C joint in his shoulder he is tough.

If he can take the hits without being oft-injured he could have a great career.

Posted by jimr07 on May 5, 2008 at 10:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack--practice what you preach about people having opinons. you are the number one offender when it comes to that. You say some people is what makes this board bad? look in the mirror. it has been hard for me the past few days to keep my tongue

Posted by TommyJack on May 5, 2008 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

JimR: You've never held your tongue before...Just looked in the mirror. All I saw was an old geezer with an opinion. Like you don't have one? lol

Posted by jimr07 on May 5, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack--thanks for your noticing. I am very, very opinionated as you have noted. I love coming on here and reading about the Vols, as you know, we do not get a lot of tennessee news in texas. but so much like workin really makes me shy away from getting into a verbal match with people. I just could not resist the temptation this morning to say hello to you.

Posted by UTfan4life on May 5, 2008 at 10:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ainge in TWO years will start for the JETS.

Posted by TommyJack on May 5, 2008 at 10:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mr.Reece: You, opinionated?? No!! Well, methinks that's what this is all about..opinions. In the spirit of honesty though, I must admit...I kinda enjoy pulling your rickshaw.. :)

Posted by TommyJack on May 5, 2008 at 10:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

UTfan4: A little early in the a.m. for an eye-opener, don't you think?

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on May 5, 2008 at 10:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

jimr07, I'd shy away to if I got verbally thrashed like you do most of the time (and not just by me). It's no fun when you lose all the time. Please continue to post and don't let me dictate your behavior.

Posted by Laydbakvol on May 5, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Fuddrucker is a name. Eric Ainge is a nice kid. He kind of fell flat in his TV interview in NYC yesterday though. But then, most of us would have too, probably.

Posted by TommyJack on May 5, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

laydbak: How so? Didn't see.

Posted by jimr07 on May 5, 2008 at noon (Suggest removal)

workin--coming from that is a compliment from the biggest a$$ hole in the world. how can you live with yourself. except for my freind tommyjack, who trashes me. you try but i just consider the source from sad lonely person that wants attention and this is the only place he can get it.

Posted by VOLstuckINky on May 5, 2008 at 12:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

said it to my wife during the final drive of the SECCG after the go ahead INT TD .. Ainge's legacy will be determined on this drive (right or wrong). He threw the pick 4 plays later.

Best of luck Erik.

Posted by TommyJack on May 5, 2008 at 12:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

JimR: Does that make me the #2 A-hole in the world? :)

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on May 5, 2008 at 12:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

thanks jimr, I pride myself on that one. I am also glad that a "sad and lonely person" such as myself who comes here to get attention dictates your behavior. LOL!!!!!!!!!!

Also, Coach Foolmore puts the "Big" in Big Orange.

Posted by UTfan4life on May 5, 2008 at 1:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

idk tommy, he is pro-ready skillset wise (maybe a bit weak in the arm) but can read, and shouldve been a higher pick. Give em 2 years, clemens and pennington will be out and he fits right in.

Posted by UTfan4life on May 5, 2008 at 1:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

also, watch out for Robert Meachem, hurt last year healthy now, will be #3 WR for saints in 1-2 years he will be number 1

Posted by jimr07 on May 5, 2008 at 2:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack--absolutely not. i appreciate the attention i get from you. I have a sneaky suspicion that you MIGHT be a good guy.

Posted by bowerst on May 5, 2008 at 2:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I guess no championships already forgotten means you also forgot Peyton Manning, since UT didn't win the Big One until Tee Martin came along and showed us how the QB position should be played.

Sometimes it's who you have on your team.

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on May 5, 2008 at 2:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bowerst...1997 SEC champs

Peyton said..."Tennessee...SEC champs, sounds good to me".

Holla.

Posted by TommyJack on May 5, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

JimR: I KNEW you had a keen sense of character judgement! lol

Posted by invisiblekid on May 5, 2008 at 3:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks SavageO, I like to think I am one of the more objective folk on here as well and agree with the political analogy.

Vol_in_LSU, if you want to see some positive posts, check out the number of times I have defended Ainge against TJ and others or go back to most any articles post game last year(with a few exceptions) and I handed out plenty of praise when it was warranted. I also don't think you'll find anything remotely negative from me regarding the Clawson hire, the only candidate I wasn't impressed with was DeBord from MI.

I am not looking for justification or anything, simply bringing it up to point out that there are still some folk on here who can find the middle ground. Unfortunately, those numbers have dwindled, much like the political landscape, with the far left and the far right getting most of the airplay on here.

Posted by pdhuff on May 5, 2008 at 3:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ- How is Kendall County today? Been down Hwy 87 lately or Haupstrassee. Must be good Germans around there. You closer to Oak Park or Roosevelt?

Thanks Kingsport for the pat on the back, I draw my inspiration from a creek flowing thru the farm. Watched a heron watching minnows yesterday.
Didn't take long to figure out which was smarter.

With the acrid comments thru the doldrums, we have the potential to reach a new high, if, heavens forbid, Rick N. turns out to be an unhospitable host. GVX will become GVroiling.

Fritters will be thrown.

Posted by TommyJack on May 5, 2008 at 3:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

PD: If Rick whoops us, look out.
Yeah, we're in little ol' house right between Oak Park and Roosevelt. Small (but paid for!)
Fairly warm here.
Were you ever been served by our ex-bartender in Johnson City?

Posted by IBleedOrange444 on May 5, 2008 at 4:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think Ainge will be a starter in his 2nd year w/ the Jets. Whether you liked the move or not to play him hurt, it still showed some toughness and resolve. If anything, he will become a better QB having played through that experience.

I know I contribute to the back and forth arguments and all I have to say about that topic is that there is a difference between objectivity and constant negativity. There are some posters on here that aren't going to let any thread move in a positive direction regardless of the topic, and I will continue to argue with those posters and make them look stupid every chance I get.

Posted by Ironcity on May 5, 2008 at 4:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ainge will not make the Jets because he has no mobility. I hope I am wrong (often am) but in the NFL throwing flares when there is a rush just won't get it done.

Posted by IBleedOrange444 on May 5, 2008 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ainge has about as much mobility as the Manning Bros. They seem to be doing alright.

Posted by auttat on May 5, 2008 at 4:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"bowerst...1997 SEC champs

Peyton said..."Tennessee...SEC champs, sounds good to me".

Holla."

Does this one count? We backed into the title game, correct? Lost to Florida. Needed LSU and GA to beat them.

Posted by bowerst on May 5, 2008 at 4:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ainge was thrown into the fire as a skinny freshman, before he had the chance to build himself up in the weight room. Then he got hurt and lost another year in the weight room. Plus it affected his mental approach. If he puts more muscle on and hangs onto a roster spot for a couple years before he gets thrown into the NFL fire, he might make a good QB someday.

Posted by jimr07 on May 5, 2008 at 5 p.m. (Suggest removal)

does it matter if we backed in or not? just curious

Posted by TommyJack on May 5, 2008 at 5:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jimr: It matters if that's your sole criterion for assessing the season.

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on May 5, 2008 at 5:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

When you win it, it counts. See the bling, bling. You get zilch for winning a division title from the SEC office. You do get a trophy when you win finish first. Enjoy your Outhouse Bowl t-shirt.

Posted by auttat on May 5, 2008 at 5:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jimr07, I was using workin logic. Quite a bit of sarcasm in my post.

Posted by UTfan4life on May 5, 2008 at 5:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Peyton didnt have mobility to an extent... Ainge is fine

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on May 5, 2008 at 5:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

yeah, Peyton wouldn't get sprained ankles on designed QB draws/runs. He would get TDs.

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

auttat "logic" = trying to compare an actual SEC title (i realize you may have forgotten what those were since it's been awhile) to winning the SEC East and not winning the SEC title. At least we won the Outhouse Bowl by God!!!!!!

Posted by volguy40 on May 5, 2008 at 5:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My take.....(for what its worth) is that we didnt have the receivers in last year as we did in the past....therefore the duck and chuck...or dink and dunk...came into play alot more....In the pros...hes gonna have plenty of talent to show that arm strength ...and not be so nervous that if he does throw ..that they wont be able to come down with it...Hes a big kid....smart...and knows how to play....I think he will do tremendously in the pros....hes gonna have a supporting cast around him like none hes ever seen....GO VOLSSSSSSSSSsss

Posted by bowerst on May 5, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I was replying to a post by grvol that said "no championships, already forgotten", referring to Ainge. I pointed out that it was Tee Martin who led UT to the 'ultimate' championship, and I would hate to think any Vol fan would forget Manning -- I know full well that we won an SEC title with Manning in 1997.

I think it is the defense, the skill players and mainly the lines of scrimmage that determines who wins most championships, but even if I could, I wouldn't trade the privilege of watching Peyton Manning play QB at UT for another national title.

Ainge did not have the teammates Manning or Martin had, and he suffered a very unfortunate injury as a freshman that set his career back tremendously.

Posted by GuckingFatorHaternFLA on May 5, 2008 at 5:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Newtonrail:

Allow me to save you the trouble...my name is Michael Bailey...I also live in the land of the free and the home of the brave...did I cover all the bases for ya laddy boy?

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

Man, talk about the fog of war. You guys are remembering an Ainge that I never saw...

Posted by GuckingFatorHaternFLA on May 5, 2008 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Honestly folks...

I am new to the board, and if my handle offends yall I will be happy to change it. Not trying at all to rock the boat, just tryin to add a little humor...Sorry to all my fellow Vols!!!!

Posted by bigorangesob on May 5, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm personally not offended by your name

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on May 5, 2008 at 7:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Rock the boat? I prefer to tip it over and watch the sheep scurry around and convince themselves everything is okay. This board is basically my own personal playground.

Posted by KingsportVol on May 5, 2008 at 7:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm with you TJ.You guys are remembering an Ainge that I never saw... GuckingFatorHaternFLA don't change the name.The ones that don't like it you won't like anyhow.Very funny.

Posted by GerryOP on May 5, 2008 at 8:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yup, full moon tonight! That explains a lot.....

Posted by pdhuff on May 5, 2008 at 8:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Workin - speaking of rocking the boat-

www.youtube.com/watch?V=mhovolQKAPUfeature=related.

If I screwed that up, just hit youtube/boat accidents.

Man, that is breath-taking. Kinda like I'll be Sept 1st, watching Phil's charges mop up a QB-less UCLA (per some posters).

Hope Dupree's ok at Halls.

Posted by grvol on May 5, 2008 at 9:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

He shined in his first few games then slowly regressed under Sanders. His arm went untested under both Sanders and Cut with their dink and dunk garbage. A Fulmer pet at left tackle got his throwing shoulder crushed and injured his freshman year. I wish Ainge the best and maybe in the future Fulmer, Sanders and Cut will be questioned about their time with him.

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on May 5, 2008 at 9:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

A Fulmer pet at LT!!! LOL!!!

Posted by GreerVol22 on May 5, 2008 at 10:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm with Kingsport. Gucking Fator...don't blame Newton, he has the whole gravity, dropped on his head, complex thing he's still in therapy for.

Posted by Colliervol on May 6, 2008 at 4:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Just a little info from the Jets camp if anybody would care to hear it. Heard Jimmy Sexton (agent for most SEC coaches) this morning in an interview. He said the Jets were very impressed with Ainge in his first rookie workout. So much so that they have already paid for surgery to fix his little finger. (Surgery done over this past weekend and he'll be out for about 2 months recovering.) Sexton said the Jets only have 3 QB's under contract (including Ainge) and, barring another signing, he'll make the team. (And there are lots of questions about Pennington's status at #2.)

As far as his little finger goes, Sexton said that it was badly injured before the Cal game last year. Basically he said that, prior to the surgery, it was going in about 3 different directions. If so, I can imagine it affected his throwing and that's why the Jets want it corrected now.

As to why he was playing instead of Crompton, I guess the coaches thought a 70% Ainge was better than a 100% Crompton. Hard to say.