Posted by dfreeman on May 7, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

aMAZEing!!! Welcome aboard!

Posted by brownsvillevol on May 7, 2008 at 3:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

well it seems DSaVol owes marc-ash an apology as well.

Posted by WVVOLFAN on May 7, 2008 at 3:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

176 days until "It BB time in TN'
Go Vols, welcome aboard Bobby.

Posted by Ironcity on May 7, 2008 at 3:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Glad to have another point guard. To get one this late that has played in a top conference is very fortunate. Now lets make sure he graduates so both UT and Oklahoma can benefit!

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

yawn....oh, I mean, WOW! I like that countdown better than Ashley's WV!

Posted by UTfan4life on May 7, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WELCOME TO THE BIG ORANGE NATION MR. MAZE!!!

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on May 7, 2008 at 3:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

SWEET! STAY OUT OF TROUBLE BRO!

Posted by maholt49 on May 7, 2008 at 3:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I assume the guy can play...just hope he has the smarts to stay in school and graduate. The rate we are going with our academics a scholarship will taken away by the NCAA.

Posted by marc_ash on May 7, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good pick up for the Vols. He actually decided he would be a Vol last week, but he wanted to come to campus to make it "official". The UK visit was a smoke screen, he never intended to sign with UK.

Should be a great pick up for the Vols. He has a chance to start next year if he can take care of his academics.

Welcome to Knoxville officially Mr. Maze.

Posted by tennesseehurk on May 7, 2008 at 3:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Cool,
All Tennessee needed last year was a true point guard that could shoot the ball when needed. My confidence level in Ramar, Howell was pretty bad. They just never showed up when it counted. Ramar will never develop a jump shot. Next years team should be awesome if the point guards play up to the potential expected. All of the other pieces of the puzzle is in place so we should be competing for a SEC title and taking one step at a time. First all must pass their grades to play and stay out of trouble. Go Vols

Posted by spikeyd10 on May 7, 2008 at 3:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

A very nice catch.....and the timing couldn't be better, if he has half the skills people say he has....Maze, T. Smith, Hopson, Chism, and Prince sounds like a pretty potent starting five to me. Welcome to the BIG ORANGE NATION Bobby. Keep your nose clean, and CBP will afford you the opportunity to be successful in his system. I think as much as Bobby Maze was looking for an up tempo system, CBP's system was looking for a Bobby Maze. Anyone agree?

Posted by UTfan4life on May 7, 2008 at 3:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dont hate on Howell tennesseehurk, he was a senior and kept us composed in big names, sure he couldnt score alot but he sure ran the team, at the best of his ability

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

G R E A T! Great news!

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

tennesseehurk,

A good pt guard doesn't need to shoot the ball as well as he does finish, make the good pass and hit free throws. Ramar could get to the rim (sometimes) but then often made bone head decisions. Not to mention, he couldn't hit a free throw in the clutch to save his life.

Often wondered what could have been if Ramar could have gotten the ball to someone instead of taking it into Odenland couple years ago.

Ramar's problem was he couldn't shoot or pass with any regularity/consistency. Maybe Maze can.

Posted by BADGES0413 on May 7, 2008 at 3:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dear Knox News,

If you do a little research you can find a picture of this guy that is more foucsed. My great grandfather started a little company many years ago and took some really good pictures that still hold up after 100 years. I will pitch in a buck and a quarter if it is a cost issue.

Sincerely,

Fidel Kodak

P.S.

I really like this pick up, Point Guard has been a Problem since CJ graduated.

Posted by marc_ash on May 7, 2008 at 3:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

spikeyd10,

I agree.

Posted by yemmusdarb on May 7, 2008 at 3:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hahaha, this is awesome!!! players are committing to UT before they even SEE UK's campus saying things like "it's not even worth my time".

UT basketball > UK basketball

Posted by marc_ash on May 7, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

yemmusdarb,

UK was a smoke screen. They didn't have room for him in Lexington anyway. Besides, he didn't like that style of play.

UK will always get great recruits, but Pearl can field a great team...and that's what is important.

Posted by TurboFan on May 7, 2008 at 3:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

McB, please go to the pencil sharpener, your point is missing.

What is Bobby's middle initial. I'm hoping it's an A.

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

well mcbrimm they pulled back their scholly and then tried to extend it again and maze said no thanks i'm going to tennessee.

Posted by brownsvillevol on May 7, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

you're right marc,kentucky will always land good recruits and florida as well.tennessee is joining the pack and becoming a great program.this is good news for ut and pearl.no doubt we will compete for the sec again.

Posted by invisiblekid on May 7, 2008 at 4:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WD40plusVol, what are you talking about, McRib makes a fine point. Maze saw the error of his ways and realized that UT was a much better choice than Maryland.

Posted by bowerst on May 7, 2008 at 4:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The dream is becoming a reality, and Knoxville, Tennessee is becoming a basketball town. Thank you, Mr. Pearl.

Posted by tennesseehurk on May 7, 2008 at 4:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't Judge me wrong about Ramar and Howell. Howell could get the ball up the floor without turnovers. He just lost his confidence and never regained it. He wasn't an assist type of person who would penetrate and dish it off if needed. Ramar just couldn't shoot a jumper and was out of control at times. Any good team has to have a guard that can take the pressure off the wing and post players, otherwise teams will zone you up and force you to play their style. Now if these guys are as good a mentioned, it's all fair play. You have to bring it to the Vols next year and be ready for anything.

Posted by gobigo00 on May 7, 2008 at 4:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope all the attitude is what this team needs with the loss of Duke, and not something that wrecks what has made this team such a close group. Maybe it's the way the KNS has spun this with the mug shot photo and taking all Mazes' "me" qoutes that gives me an uneasy feeling about this guy. I'm sure BP knows what he's doing. Good luck BM.Go Vols!

Posted by itsme53792 on May 7, 2008 at 4:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Maze joins the "maize" of problems at Rocky Top High. High on drugs, high on academic non-performance.

Posted by lilmoorevols on May 7, 2008 at 4:36 p.m.

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Posted by GreerVol22 on May 7, 2008 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"Stevie Wonder could see".....not exactly PC but funny. lets just hope "The Solution" is not another "The Future" alah Kelly Washington.

Posted by UTvols12342000 on May 7, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The greats have always had attitude, always had an aire of confidence about them. Think Bird, Magic, Jordan. They couldn't help it. When you master something mentally and can play at a level above your peers, it is just natural to exude that aura. If you are forcing it, of course, then please take your lil butt and go home. It is really easy to judge, IMO. How do they practice and what is their work ethic? If you work like Legend Lofton, then you can walk the court at TBA with as much confidence and attitude as you like.

Go Vols!

Posted by superk on May 7, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Looks to be a fine upstanding member of the community.

Posted by VU on May 7, 2008 at 4:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Congrats on the commitment of your newest thug. I'm sure Ramar and Duke won't have anything on this dude.

Posted by brownsvillevol on May 7, 2008 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

well bob bryd tigirl i can only say you a-"maze" me with your stupidity.if any program has a miriad of problems it's yours.7 players last season were arrested on a maginitude of charges from assault to car theft.one player faied a ncaa tournament drug screen and had to be suspended for one year.this is what we were discussing yesterday when you continuosly put your foot in your mouth.the drug screen was not given internally but by the ncaa had allen failed an internal drug screen he would still be able to play for memphis but that is why the ncaa chooses one player from each participating team.and now you two recruits that can't pass high school and one that has already been involved in a murder.wow go u of m.

Posted by volfaninVA on May 7, 2008 at 4:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Before anyone goes and throws Jordan Howell under any more busses, just remember... his game began to go south about the same time his teammate and roommate, Chris Lofton, confided in him about the situation that he was going through. He was the only player on the team that knew about Lofton and kept it to himself. I'm willing to cut Jordan a break here.

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

vu cograts on being the only bed wetter from the sec in the ncaa tourney.you shouldn't be talking smack but still burying your head over that dreadful loss.

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Posted by VolNot on May 7, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You boys are cracking me up! You have a pretty good year (Sweet Sixteen and all), recruit a couple of HotDogs with ATTITUDE (but lacking in ACADEMICS) and now you are the new basketball experts of the world and the standard of excellence for the SEC. Don't get me wrong -- Coach Pearl is great. He has inspired more life into VolBasketball that anyone since Ray Mears. But until you can take it to the next level, both by winning and by the character of your players you are kidding yourselves. Maze didn't visit UK because UK had investigated him and found serious flaws in his character and academic commitment. Maybe Coach Pearl can tame his attitude and inspire him to become a fine student-athlete (rather than merely athlete). I hope so. If he can and does you may have found a winning point guard. Time will tell.

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

Word!

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

Posted by volsthetruth on May 7, 2008 at 5:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lets look @ the facts... If I was a head coach (MD) Would I take a guy thats 2 credits short (can go to summer schoolto get them) or sign a guy who was charged with Rape and was let go by Butler Univ. (I think Im not 100 % about the school.) Who would you choose? B.Maze has never SMOKED where are yall getting this stuff from....

Posted by vol88 on May 7, 2008 at 5:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wearmemphis...call back when you beat us.

in anything.

Posted by invisiblekid on May 7, 2008 at 5:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yep, those recruits that Calipari has signed are angels, nothing says class like being linked to a murder investigation involving your cousin:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008...

Posted by General_Watermelon on May 7, 2008 at 5:51 p.m.

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Posted by brownsvillevol on May 7, 2008 at 5:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wearememphidiots i already told you l. little was not a vol when he got drunk on his birhtday and tragedy stuck.what does it matter if four arrests were at the same time.sounds like you're making excuses.what does andre have a degree in skoking weed or failing ncaa tournament mandated drug screens.the tattoo you speak of is only worn by one vol and that's tyler smith who's father recently passed away from cancer in september.he wears it for his own personal reasons concerning his fathers death you insensitive punk.and finally we just didn't win one reg season game we won 30 and we made to the third round not the second idiot and what was priceless was watching the tigirls lose a 9 point lead and getting totally riped in overtime by kansas to still not win a national title in any sport.oh and by the way memphis has had many juco players in it's history.idiot.

Posted by General_Watermelon on May 7, 2008 at 5:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Smoking a joint is worse than being linked to a murder investigation invisible. Right?

Fritter Logic.

Posted by invisiblekid on May 7, 2008 at 5:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Depends on your religion General but personally I disagree.

Posted by marc_ash on May 7, 2008 at 6 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Volnot,

"Maze didn't visit UK because UK had investigated him and found serious flaws in his character and academic commitment."

I'm all for fans of opposing teams giving their opinion on things, but you have absolutely no idea why Maze didn't visit UK. Maze was a serious consideration even before he committed to Maryland, but didn't want to compete with a then crowded back court.

Before you talk about why a young man didn't sign with a rival team, at least get your facts straight.

Posted by marc_ash on May 7, 2008 at 6:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WEAREMEMPHIS,

First off, why are you here? Nobody gives a hoot about who memphis has signed since the season has ended, so why should you even care? Go back to your site, nobody cares about memphis.

Next, you want to justify your players actions because they all "happened at the same time"? Wow, ok...lets justify Ramar and Duke because they happened at the same time. What a dumb argument.

"The trouble with Dozier, not only was dropped but they considered pursuing charges against her for assault based on eyewitness accounts." OK, this has got to be about the dumbest comment I have ever heard from anyone with a brain. So, the 200+ pound 6'10 Dozier was assaulted by his girlfriend? Wow, you memphis fans really are a piece of work.

As for your comment about Tylers teardrop, it is to commemorate the passing of his father from Cancer. I have to say, your "one for all the dead homies" comment was by far one of the most tasteless I've seen in a while. I'm not surprised one bit.

Posted by wagee12 on May 7, 2008 at 6:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

McBrim fish, you're damned right we'll take him. Now, go tickle your mommy with feather duster! Tiger High fans, eat your heart out, BTW, all-time basketball mark now stands at Tennessee 12 wins, Tigger High 7 wins. How does such a great and powerful basketball school have such a losing record to a school with very little enduring tradition in hoops??? University of Mempho, suitcase, community college!

Posted by General_Watermelon on May 7, 2008 at 6:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Bobby's give me another reason to drink....as if I needed one. Welcome aboard Bobby. Fritters on the house.

Posted by marinevol on May 7, 2008 at 6:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wearmemphis, you say that even the players that get kicked off Memphis' team graduate? Other than pointing out how easy it is to get a degree from Memphis, what was your point?

Posted by invisiblekid on May 7, 2008 at 6:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

On the topic of tattoos for a second, Angel Garcia was named to have the best tattoo by the Courier-Journal in Louisville:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008...

Posted by invisiblekid on May 7, 2008 at 6:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My mistake...wrong link:

http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/...

Posted by knoxvegas75 on May 7, 2008 at 6:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OK why can't we all just get along. Memphis does have a good program, and so does UT.

We both have had problems with our players and other school officials. We have each has our own scandals and I bet we both will have more to come.

College life is a time for young men and women to develope and learn from lifes lessons.....

hey at least we arn't San Diego State Fans and Alum.......
just get over your bitter fights....

Posted by marinevol on May 7, 2008 at 6:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I never have understood all the hostility from Memphis fans. I usually pull for Middle Tennessee, Austin Peay, Tenn. Tech, Memphis and all the other mid-major schools in Tennessee, whether they are OVC, Sun Belt or Conference USA. They're all like our little sisters, and we should pull for them to do well.

Posted by wkb12 on May 7, 2008 at 6:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why can't we give Memphis to Mississippi? Seriously. If Memphis ever plays, say, China in a basketball game...I'll cheer like hell for China!

Posted by marc_ash on May 7, 2008 at 6:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WEAREMEMPHIS,

Who really cares how far you get, if you don't win a championship? I'm sure you guys will enjoy your runner up banner ceremony next season? Yea, yea...come back with "well at least we get past the sweet 16". Great, good for you...you also have had a basketball program a lot longer than UT. I think Pearl has done more with the Vols in 3 years than Cal has done this whole time. How many years did it take him to win his first tourney game?

How quickly you forget.

Posted by General_Watermelon on May 7, 2008 at 6:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What wkb12 said.

"how many times have the TIGERS gotten past the Sweet sixteen????"

Answer: Same number of times Memphis has beaten Pearl's Vols in the past two years.

Posted by marc_ash on May 7, 2008 at 6:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lets see....how many conference USA teams made it to the NCAA tourney or the NIT?

yea, that would be 1.

If you are going to try to make a point, at least don't don't be a moron and try to make it in that manner.

Posted by wkb12 on May 7, 2008 at 6:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh and give Tyreke time..he could be a minister and as soon as he steps foot into that sesspool you people call memphis, he will turn into a raping, drug dealing thug!!

Posted by marinevol on May 7, 2008 at 6:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Actually, of all the mid-major schools UT has played in either football or basketball, Memphis has given us a better game than many of them.

Posted by wkb12 on May 7, 2008 at 6:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Bottom line: when people all around the country think about athletics in Tennessee on a college level, who do you think comes to mind? UT or Memphis? Let me make it easy for you...IT'S DEFINITELY NOT MEMPHIS!!!

Posted by mempuss on May 7, 2008 at 7:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Vols>Tigirls!

Posted by VolCane7979 on May 7, 2008 at 7:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I LOVE THESE MEMPHIS FANS!!!!!!! It's great how pathetic and insecure they are that they feel the need to come on a Tennessee website and point out how much further they advanced in the tournament. Since they can't beat us in ANYTHING, even basketball, they have to toot their little horns about something. One football win in 1996 and, well, ummmm... hmmm. 66-62. See your non-championship butts next year, boys.

Posted by marinevol on May 7, 2008 at 7:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

marc_ash, I think you just got called a name. That must really hurt. I wish you a speedy recovery. Wearmemphis, there's no need for such violence.

Posted by VolCane7979 on May 7, 2008 at 7:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh, and, of course.... you just bring your butts as usual and we'll bring the paddles.

Posted by invisiblekid on May 7, 2008 at 7:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Nice job of cherry-picking the facts to try and make a point in that 6:23 post WeAreMemphis.

"Tyreke Evans had been joined by his 16-year-old cousin Jamar Evans in the front passenger seat. In the back were friends Dwayne Davis and Rasheen Blackwell. Tyreke told police that as he prepared to leave, he heard Davis and Blackwell yell as they saw someone approach the car: "Go, he's about to shoot." When he heard a shot fired, Tyreke said he ducked and stepped on the gas, nearly hitting a fire hydrant. He also told police that he heard a second, louder shot and saw Jamar putting a silver-handled gun in his sweatshirt pocket."

He was driving the vehicle, questioned by the police, and related to the suspect, sounds like he had at least some connection to the crime.

Problem with these Memphis folk, they don't understand the concept of living in a glass house and not throwing stones.

And for the record, if beating Memphis is our only goal as you say, then we have already surpassed those goals, more than once.

Posted by wkb12 on May 7, 2008 at 7:07 p.m.

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Posted by wkb12 on May 7, 2008 at 7:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

and what the hell is a vul? is that suposed to be degrading? come on man, you can do better than that...I'd hope.

Posted by marinevol on May 7, 2008 at 7:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm glad Memphis fans don't care about losing a regular season game. I was afraid that UT might have hurt their feelings by spoiling their perfect season. But, evidently, if wearememphis is to be believed, it didn't even matter to them. That sure is a relief.

Posted by jasvol on May 7, 2008 at 7:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Weare memphis: Your illogical garbel made me remember why I never went back to my hometown once I GRADUATED from UT. The entire city has 'stepchild' syndrome. After years of whining, You finally get an NBA team. And you Memphians still can't get get over being a 2nd class town. And the worst part is Knoxville is still the better town and University.

Posted by VolCane7979 on May 7, 2008 at 7:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

VulCane? You just took stupid to a new level. I hate Memphis posters, but I can at least respect most of them because they can make some point. You fail on all accounts. What's the score of the Louisville game? Ummmm, I think the score was: who the hell cares and how does that relate to this discussion or anything between Tennessee and Memphis, retard? I think that was the score.

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

WEAREMEMPHIS what a moniker! BABABABABABABABABBABABABBABABBABABABABABABABABA!! Not sure why you would come here to respond to a recruit? Why do you care so much about UT? Were not in your conference. You should be more fired up about Houston and UAB and Ark Little Rock and all those programs that you have to compete with every year. If you hate UT so much then ignore us if you can.

Posted by invisiblekid on May 7, 2008 at 7:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WeareMemphis, anyone that makes an insensitive remark like this one has absolutely no right to lecture anyone on class:

"By the way, what does that eyedrop tatto mean that half your players are sporting??? One for all the dead homies, murders or what. Does Little have one??"

There is no defense for what Little did but did you for one second think about the Gutweiler family?

Posted by wkb12 on May 7, 2008 at 7:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well WEAREMEMPHIS, all I can say is that it's not my fault she's in a nursing home. But it's ok for you to make fun of the tear drop on Tyler Smith's eye...that stands for the death of his father? And you wanna talk to me about class? I could give two craps about your mother!

Posted by rootin4volz on May 7, 2008 at 7:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Take THAT Cincy and UK!!!! Welcome aboard Bobby!

Posted by wkb12 on May 7, 2008 at 7:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

invisible kid: read your last post..looks like we're on the same page there. I don't like to stoop to that level of having to insult..but I will if I need to. Looks like WEAREMEMPHIS can dish it but can't take it.

Posted by invisiblekid on May 7, 2008 at 7:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"I live in Indianapolis not MEMPHIS or knuclvul so dog your own state all you want, you live in it." So that makes you a bandwagon fan? Pathetic.

Posted by marinevol on May 7, 2008 at 7:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is getting a little too rough for me. Hope everyone has a happy Mothers Day. I sure would love to see mine one more time. Go Vols!

Posted by rockytop47 on May 7, 2008 at 7:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think I would rather lose in the Sweet 16, than have one of the biggest chokes ever witnessed on television. That championship game was funny! That three by Kansas. Great coaching all they had to do was foul and the game was over. Hey have Cal call Pearl. He has a few game tapes of Tennessee winning a close one by not allowing the three (fouling before they shot and putting them on the line for two)! Oh yeah, obviously they don't take math over there. No wonder your graduation rates are so high! Cal good recruiter, but a very bad game coach. Anyone can coach a blowout, but the close ones take skill, which is why Memphis will never win a title with him there.

Posted by knoxvegas75 on May 7, 2008 at 7:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wearememphis: there "Halves" not "Periods" wrong sport.....i guess they didn't teach that one at tiger high.....

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

I agree completely wkb12, all programs have their problems but these Memphis fans beat all when it comes to digging up trash without taking their own out first. The worst part is this guy isn't even a homegrown fan.

Posted by wkb12 on May 7, 2008 at 7:50 p.m.

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Posted by Razzle on May 7, 2008 at 7:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great news Mr. Maze is gonna be a Vol.

Just wondering if the Memphis crybabies go to the Kansas Jayhawk talk boards and act like 7 year olds like they do here.

Posted by invisiblekid on May 7, 2008 at 7:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hope you get to see you mom marinevol. Thanks for the service and Semper Fi.

Posted by wkb12 on May 7, 2008 at 7:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Razzle, I'd say probably yes they do! What I can't understand is, why do they come to govols.com? Can't the FedEx dude not donate some money and build those losers their very own site?

Posted by marc_ash on May 7, 2008 at 7:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hey wearememphis,

while you are posting scores, why don't you post the score of the UT-Memphis game from earlier this year?

Posted by invisiblekid on May 7, 2008 at 7:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

MarineVol is right, going a little too far on that last one wkb12 at 7:50. Do what you think you need to do though. Think I am done slumming with this internet troll and it's not much of a challenge anyway, the guy obviously isn't too bright.

Posted by Razzle on May 7, 2008 at 8:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sounds like your a fair weather fan to me. B.T.W. does Dana Kirk still work at H&R Block?

Posted by wkb12 on May 7, 2008 at 8:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ehh, you may be right invisiblekid..i'm just having fun with this pathetic dude. The guy obviously isn't too bright..yep, you hit the nail on the head there.

Posted by invisiblekid on May 7, 2008 at 8:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

One more for the road after seeing that last post from WeAreNotChampions,

"A bandwagon fan is a phrase used among sports fans and sports writers to describe a fan that only roots for popular and successful sports franchises, then when they fall and are unpopular they switch to the new team. Sometimes people may change teams due to many factors, such as bad management, scandals involving the team, poor draft decisions, or unfavorable conditions in the current residence (which often could cause them to adopt their hometown's rival team as their own). Bandwagon fans are almost always located outside of the city or town "their" team is based in.[citation needed] Much of the time, they live in or near a metropolitan area that has their own professional sports franchise. Bandwagon fans are usually despised by fans who consider themselves die-hard."

Posted by miamiVOL on May 7, 2008 at 8:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

lol @ wearememphis, his trolling abilities get a C+ only becuz there is so much fresh fish to catch on a vols board. btw, you just admitted you are a bandwagon fan, nice.. GL to this guy hopefully he can come in, not cause trouble and make an impact on the court

Posted by wkb12 on May 7, 2008 at 8:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well WEARENOBODY..I mean memphis, enjoy your elite 8's and final 4's or whatever..because that's about as far as memphis will ever get to a national championship in anything. We actually have a few of those (national championships that is) over here in the East. And you can move back to Memphis now if you would like. They need floor sweepers for their professional team too.

Posted by dlns on May 7, 2008 at 8:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why hasn't anyone made a comment about what is really important in this article? Yesterday most comments were about how every Maze quote was "me this" and "I that". Well folks take a break from your war of words with the U of Gave Away a Nat'l Championship Cause We Can't Shoot Free Throws and reread the article. This time every quote is about family, feeling like home, and winning a championship. Now we all know the media can skew the tone of an article, but atleast it's something. As for me I'm willing to put my faith in CBP!!

Posted by knoxvegas75 on May 7, 2008 at 8:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wearmemphis: your the idiot, a lying one too....its not our fault you don't even understand the sport you post about.....just shows the smarts....i noticed it too bad there not as quick in memphis...well atleast to duck and hit the gas they do that well......

Posted by VolCane7979 on May 7, 2008 at 8:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

First of all, watch who you call a retard, retard. If you can't learn to use the English language correctly, please don't use it at all. I'm sure Indianapolis is ashamed that you claimed it as your home. I used to like that place...

I want to know one thing... what has Memphis done against Tennessee??? In anything??? Any sport... you go ahead and name it... (crickets chirping). Your verbal diahrrea is amusing. You have to rely vicariously on other teams results to back up your sh*t talk about the Vols. You can't even use your own alleged team's performance. Dipsh*t.

Posted by QDog on May 7, 2008 at 8:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Congats on the recruit it will be a great game in Knox. I just hope we can finish off our(Memphis)08 class with a bang by getting Devin Ebanks he visits this wkend.

Posted by yemmusdarb on May 7, 2008 at 8:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

marc_ash: Thanks for trying to be a know-it-all but I think I'll get my news from real sources. i think when he says "There's no need for me to go visit Kentucky", I will assume he had planned on visiting them. Your smoke screen theory was....... neat.... though. Good job.

Posted by wkb12 on May 7, 2008 at 8:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

dlns...I like the "U of Gave Away a Nat'l Championship Cause We Can't Shoot Free Throws". That's pretty creative stuff! Yeah back to the discussion..I believe the guy will work out pretty well. He HAS to be a better shooter than Ramar. You can't get much worse.

Posted by VolCane7979 on May 7, 2008 at 8:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow... I didn't see this until just now.

"I probably wasnt as big a MEMPHIS fan though until the last 4 years rally put it over the top for me. You know flying into town for 4 STRAIGHT FINAL 8'S, just does something to you."

You meant riding into town on your bandwagon, don't you? We're not laughing with you... we're laughing at you.

Posted by ImAllVol on May 7, 2008 at 8:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Prediction....and by all means, please hold me to it.

Maze may make it through one season, but that will be it. There will be a parting of ways and he will wind up at some NAIA school where he will have a good "career". He will get a couple of years in Europe (maybe) then will be back to the US doing manual labor.

I wish we would have passed on this one.

Posted by DanVegas on May 7, 2008 at 8:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I like the joke about Stevie Wonder and am surprised someone Maze's age would even know who he is. BTW, my Mom used to date Stevie back in '66.

Posted by Musicman74 on May 7, 2008 at 8:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Welcome to BIG ORANGE COUNTRY mr. Maze!!!

GO BIG ORANGE!!!

Posted by Titan on May 7, 2008 at 8:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wearingon my nerves - until Cal can learn how to coach in the last two minutes of a championship game, you'll always get to hang runner-up banners. And who, other than Tiger High fans will remember who finished second? And since regular season games don't matter, maybe the NCAA will implement another cost cutting measure and just eliminate the regular season and go straight to the tournament. In the NC game, Cal is running up and down the sideline about to stroke out as he watches the other team catch and pass his guys. Use my time outs? Nah - don't need to use them. My guys know what to do, I mean we were trying to foul at the end but the refs didn't call it. Sure Cal, find anyone in America other than Tiger fans to watch the tape and see how many will agree that UM was TRYING to foul - ZERO, ZIP, NADA. BTW - I notice Cal has got the left over time outs for sale on Ebay. Guess he found out he can't save them and use them in a game next year. Oh well.

Posted by utkjoe29 on May 7, 2008 at 8:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

imallvol, why should we pass? We have open scholarships that need to be taken now..not 2 years from now. This was a smart move in the short term to take care of a major need. It's that, its short term, if it is a problem then at most it will be one and done.. What should we've done? Give it to a walk on? That usually doesn't equal more victories or fill the seats...

Posted by FishTacos on May 7, 2008 at 8:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WEAREMEMPHIS,

You are obviously jealous of the Vols. What happened did you not get into school at Tennessee forcing you to go to Memphis instead?? Is that why you hold your grudge? I thought you Memphis fans would get a life and find something else to do after we beat you AGAIN in basketball. It is bad enough that you have nothing to brag about on here.

Posted by FishTacos on May 7, 2008 at 8:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TIGER HIGH enough said.

Posted by Lofton4Three on May 7, 2008 at 8:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You know it's a good signing when you get all the scum from "the zit on the @SS of the southeast" to come out of the woodworks. In all honesty, you Memphis fans are in the safest place you can be...behind your computer. Cuz you step one foot outside your "housing complex" and you're dodging bullets. Oh but Knoxville has the thugs right?

Posted by dlobh on May 7, 2008 at 9:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Werlosers, you have yet to hang a national championship banner in any sport. We've got them in several. Speaking of one that we have more than one in, it's about football time. Aren't you glad you're not playing us this year? We would KILL you again!!! And by the way, Memphis will never, ever, ever even get mentioned when it comes to football national championships. And we will probably win one in basketball before you do. It comes with having a VASTLY superior athletic department. So take your losing somewhere else. Don't talk about national championships until you win one in SOMETHING!! And if you want to root for Vandy, that's fine too. They DID win a national championship in women's bowling a year ago for their first in any sport. I guess that's one more than Tiger High has . . .

Posted by utchris2003 on May 7, 2008 at 9:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I guess the Memphis basketball team gets tired of looking up at those Championship banners that are hanging there for there Cheer Squad and Rifle team for their National Championships.

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

Posted by Titan on May 7, 2008 at 9:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

And here's another gem from Cal the genius - we make free throws when we need to. Uh yeah right.

Posted by volwalk on May 7, 2008 at 9:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Prediction:

Another spanking of mempiss-3 in a row (20 pts)
Another SEC Championship
Final Four appearance

Thanks, BOBBY MAZE for filling the missing piece of the puzzle. We are looking forward to you and West directing our team to more championships.

Posted by tenn_smoothie on May 7, 2008 at 9:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

dude likes like Iverson. can't see him eagerly anticipating his TR 8:00am English 402 class.

Posted by bricker865 on May 7, 2008 at 9:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WEARE..with all due respect to turds learn how to spell 'here' instead of 'hear'. That works much better around these parts. There are typos and then just plain illiteracy.

Posted by golfballs03 on May 7, 2008 at 9:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

this is good. welcome maze. good luck

Posted by Titan on May 7, 2008 at 9:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hate to see a good slogan like "We Are MARSHALL" profanely tweaked by someone from Tiger High. For some reason, it just doesn't have the same panache.

Posted by txvolsfan on May 7, 2008 at 9:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WEAREMEMPHIS, You choked away a national championship!!!!
You had the game won and you CHOKED, plain and simple. Second is the first loser and I can't think of a better way to put it. You CHOKED!!!
Deal with it

Posted by TurboFan on May 7, 2008 at 10:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think Elvis has left the building. Let's move on to a real discussion.

Does anybody know the reason Maze went to a junior college instead of transferring somewhere and sitting a year? Was he academically ineligible leaving Oklahoma?

Second, does having "some classwork to finish up" mean he has more classes to take or has he got to finish writing a book report? If the former, how can he enroll at UT this summer, play in the RTL and go to school in Kansas?

I'm hoping this is a Morely type of story ending not a Ramar type.

Posted by abnermc on May 7, 2008 at 10:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wearememphis, You say your players graduate even after being kicked off the team? My guess is they graduate even after being kicked out of school.lol

Posted by db11_cn on May 7, 2008 at 10:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Maze is way too old for Kentucky anyway. He's past 8th grade.

Posted by QDog on May 7, 2008 at 10:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey there is no reason for all the Hate we made it to the National Championship game and had it won but gave it back it was not taken from us and it sucks bad. However I am very proud of our season and the way we ran over teams on our way through the tourn. (Mich. St, Texas and UCLA) the toughest Miss St. which proves the SEC is the toughest Conf. in the country!! It is a great accomplishment to make it to the Final Four, and if the Vols ever get there I will be just as proud. Our state had a great year of BBall and here's to 08/09

Posted by volwalk on May 7, 2008 at 10:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Cheers QDOG!!!

You are welcome here. You guys had a great season---no one here will argue that--but when wearebandwagon comes out talking trash and talking nonsense...she has to go.

GO VOLS!

Posted by bricker865 on May 7, 2008 at 10:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

QDog...sounds good....it's just there are a few b.h.'s out there that keep coming here from opposing teams and it's annoying. I've honest to god never visited the Memphis site or Florida or any other team. I have better things to do with my time. There are a few posts that are ok like your last one but the losers need to hit the road. I suppose if they want to beat a dead horse it's a free country.

Posted by volchamp on May 7, 2008 at 10:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

funny volley up there with wearmemphis
FYI still in memphis, still bleed orange
good to hear about Maze

Posted by BigOrangeVol on May 7, 2008 at 11:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Playing in one of the toughest conferences in the nation every year, UT is 1,424-908-2 all-time with a winning percentage of .610.

Playing forever in sorry little mid-major conferences (C-USA, Great Midwest, Metro, Missouri Valley & Mississippi Valley)or as an Independent, West Tennessee Abnormal School/Memphis State is only 1,350-806-1 for a winning percentage of just .626.

Put them in the a REAL conference like the SEC, ACC, Big East, Big 12, Big 10 or PAC 10 and see what happens!!!

Mempho has forever had an inferiority complex when it comes to Nashville and Knoxville, which is totally understandable. I guess when there have been six capitals of the state of Tennessee and the city with the largest population has never been one of them, then it’s only natural that they’d have feelings of inadequacy; incompetence; failure; mediocrity; lowliness and overall second-rate syndrome. I'd say that speaks VOLumes about why they are here posting their infantile musings!

They are just starving for attention and to be noticed by their big brothers. You Shelby County kids go put on your Tigger jammies and we’ll be along later to tuck you in.

Posted by stevefrommemphis on May 7, 2008 at 11:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Be nice, Memphians, or we will move the medical school to Johnson City where it belongs.

Posted by volmattna on May 7, 2008 at 11:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

congrats bobby maze glad you are now a vol!! WEARMEMPHIS you are a joke, an embarassing geek that is so proud to make it to the elite eight. yea thats great, i cant wait till we make it and we will very soon but us tennessee fans will not be satisfied with an elite eight appearance we want to win championships and do win championships something memphis has never done and never ever will do and thats a fact GO VOLS!!!!

Posted by drakosben1 on May 8, 2008 at 12:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

you gotta love it, Stevie Wonder could see it, but John Adams could not. Wow

Posted by Silent_Fulmer on May 8, 2008 at 12:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I have but only 1 thing to say...MEMPHIS choked on winning a national title, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2nd place in the country.
2nd place in the state.
Congrats.

Losers.

I like the moving the medical school talk out of Memphis as well, my vote goes to Chattanooga rather than the JC though.

Posted by DenmarkVol on May 8, 2008 at 2:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't like this kid's mouth. Hope he learns just a little humility and class before putting on a Tennessee uniform.

Posted by General_Watermelon on May 8, 2008 at 4 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Excellent post by Silent Fulmer and BigOrangeVol as well as many others.
I'd like to add that Pearl's record against so called big name coaches speaks for itself. He's 5 out of 6 against Billy Donnovan and 2 out of 3 against Calapari, 2 out of 3 against Barnes, 1-0 against Huggins, etc. When you consider that win record against these coaches given all their Parade All-Americans, two National Championships, and a Championship appearance, it speaks volumes about the MAN (Pearl). I find it ironic that Pearl beat Calapari the same way Calapari loses the National Championship Game. Losing a 9 point lead in the last 2 minutes of the National Championship Game, not callling time out and fouling to put the game vertially out of reach because you are ahead by 3 points with 8 seconds to go, will go down as one of the all time greatest coaches blunders and choke jobs in the history of college basketball. And I was screaming to call the time out and foul as the game was being played. I didn't need Bobby Knight's comments after the game to call Calapri and IDIOT. My wife turns to me and says why are you telling Calapri what to do. I thought you were for Kansas. I said I am. I just can't believe the IDIOT is blowing the National Championship. Memphis deserves Calapri. Heh. He's a great recruiter even if some have implied he's cheating. His game day coaching just leaves a lot to be admired. Oh, and I love his comments about how he's not worried about free throws. LOL.

Posted by pdhuff on May 8, 2008 at 6:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Gen Friter, could you expand and explain your feelings a little more about Calapari? Some of us may still be confused.

Dupree asked me to post this to you. Called from Halls.

Life is a winding road, Bro Maze. "You gotta ride it like to find it", lamented Johnny Cash.

Welcome.

Posted by richvol on May 8, 2008 at 6:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I overheard a discussion that included some UT donors that said Ramar Smith and Brian Williams got into a fistfight somewhere on campus and that Jordan Howell got up in Coach Pearl's face at the end of the season or during the tourney. That was why they were benched during the NCAA.

Does anyone know the facts on this or if it even happened?

Posted by dogboy on May 8, 2008 at 7:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mr. Maze, IT'S GREAT TO BE A TENNESSEE VOL!!! Can't wait to see you in orange.

Posted by VOLinATL on May 8, 2008 at 7:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I just hope we haven't bought ourselves more trouble than it's worth...

Posted by vol4good on May 8, 2008 at 8:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Is it just me, or does Maze look alot like Allen Iverson? Mabye its the tats. I hope he takes advantage of this 2nd chance at D1 ball. Get in CLASS! Go Vols

Posted by nicksjuzunk on May 8, 2008 at 8:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

vol4good,

Dang you!! I was going to post the same thing and scrolled through all the stinkin comments to find that you just said it!

He does look like Iverson and his attitude (not saying it is all bad) sounds like AI also. I expect him to stir the pot in some negative ways but also to bring big game with him... like Iverson.

PS. Lots of jealous non-vols surfacing today.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on May 8, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Maze sounds like a character, but this must be a very good thing for UT, because the news is sure bringing out the haters of the Vols. Geaux Big Orange!

Posted by TommyJack on May 8, 2008 at 8:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

vol4good: Not just you. Tats? I hadn't noticed.

Posted by foreverorange on May 8, 2008 at 8:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

All this tension over one recruit, this kid must be good or something, or I guess all these memphis and kentucky fans would just shut it if he sucked. Well, I guess that's the last piece to the puzzle to compete for the SEC and the 4th straight trip to the dance. Probably beat up on Memphis again, and kentucky, in basketball season no less, haha

Posted by PennVol on May 8, 2008 at 8:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Stevie Wonder could see this guy can really help us. That was a funny comment from Maze!

Posted by ImAllVol on May 8, 2008 at 8:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I just bet the guy will see trouble before he even sets a foot on the basketball court for a game.

Posted by superk on May 8, 2008 at 8:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

He has enough tatoos to be NBA ready. I hope he has some street cred too.

Posted by ImAllVol on May 8, 2008 at 8:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I also see that we lost Jon Hood to Kentucky. He is one that we really wanted badly. Of course Duke did not get him either, so that is a good thing.

Posted by ImAllVol on May 8, 2008 at 8:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I also see that we lost Jon Hood to Kentucky. He is one that we really wanted badly. Of course Duke did not get him either, so that is a good thing.

Posted by volsthetruth on May 8, 2008 at 8:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hello
Let me set the record straight B.maze will play this year & start @ PG. B.maze choose to go to DII and work on his game. Than to sit on somebody bench for a year. B.maze had over 25 DI schools wanting to sign him. B.Maze feels that UT is the best fit for his style of Basketball. B.Maze is all about team first. B.maze is all playing defense and making a good pass. B.Maze dosent worry about scoring he so quick with the ball he can score whenever he wants....

Posted by RichRollin on May 8, 2008 at 8:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Vol4good, I was thinking the same thing! Looks just like Iverson, hope he plays like him!! Hope he can keep his nose clean and he will be a sleeper. On rivals he gets 0 stars, but if you go back to 06' when Oklahoma recruited him, he was 3 star. Just playing beside hopson and crew could make him a 4 or 5 star player,Go vols.

Posted by utfan15govols on May 8, 2008 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey iamallvol, have you seen Jon Hood play? Trust me, we don't need him at Tennessee. All the local UK fans was hoping Hood would go to UT, now they are upset he is going to UK. I am from the same area that Hood is, and trust me when i say this, Hood and his father lost interest in UT when Hopson made his announcement. Also, let me make a prediction, Hood's stock will drop. He is not superstar material, just average college player. Hood had a lot of pressure from his family about going to UK. Seriously Vol fans, we are not loosing anything with him going to UK.

Posted by juicetke on May 8, 2008 at 9:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You know what is amazing? The fact that people think spelling amazing with his name is clever. Talk about getting old.

Posted by volsthetruth on May 8, 2008 at 9:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Will Somebody show me one story of B.maze getting in trouble or getting arrested....PLEASE. Uk did not take back ther offer B.Maze was to visit there on 5/10/08 but there no need to go now.

B.Maze HAS NO CRIMINAL HISTORY......
B.MAZE DOES NOT SMOKE ANYTHING...

Posted by auttat on May 8, 2008 at 9:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

General_Fritter's post at 4am makes you long for TDTN again. He at least brough coherent and logical thoughts to his arguments. Now, it's just "Fritter" psycho babble

Free TDTN!!

(Couldn't tell you the last time I saw 4am, though. What does one do at that time in the morning?)

Posted by ImAllVol on May 8, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

volsthetruth. Kentucky did not take back their offer......they never made an offer to begin with. Too many character issues that they did not want to deal with.

Kentucky did get one of our top recruits yesterday though, Jon Hood. Tenneessee and Duke both wanted him very badly.

Posted by nivatne on May 8, 2008 at 9:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I like Maze, but I really would have liked Hood as well...we are in need of a spot-up 3 point shooter next year

Posted by GerryOP on May 8, 2008 at 9:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

So, we got us a hired gun -- finally. He and Tyler should provide some excitement at TBA.

Now, guys, let's get to work on those pesky academic problems.

Posted by marc_ash on May 8, 2008 at 9:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

yemmusdarb,

I care as much about what you say as I do dsavol and the other children who want to open their mouths about things they don't know. If you go back and look at my posts FROM LAST WEEK, you will see that I stated Maze would be a Vol then.

Also, good job trying to play detective there sport. I'm sure someone with your limited intelligence reads the phrase "there is no need for me to visit Kentucky" and assumes he was going. His response is becasue the MEDIA continued to ask him questions about visiting Kentucky. Maze did consider visiting at one point, but not within the last week...like I stated in an earlier post genius.

Its people like you that come off as whiney little girls. Get your sources from wherever you want. I just posted something I knew and if you can't appreciate that, move on.

When you have something beyond a third grade post to add, let me know and maybe you'll get a response.

Posted by TommyJack on May 8, 2008 at 9:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Gerry: Oh yeah, there is that...

Posted by TommyJack on May 8, 2008 at 9:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Marc: Good job. Could hear the whoooosh of the flush from here.

Posted by juicetke on May 8, 2008 at 9:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Why does everyone want a spot up 3 point shooter? Memphis was ranked 28th and Kansas 91st in the country in 3pt shooting. Tennessee was 11th. Would you rather be in the championship game or sweet 16? You ever think defense might have been where we needed to improve?

Posted by DaveVol on May 8, 2008 at 9:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

They interviewed Maze's coach yesterday. He loves the kid and said he would like to have Bobby every year that he coached. He didn't mince words. He's got attitude but that's fine. I look forward to watching him play.

Posted by VolnDothan on May 8, 2008 at 9:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

DO's

Stay in your dorm room
Do your homework
Stay away from EVERYONE

DON'T's

Don't smoke pot
Don't sell drugs
Don't beat teh crap out anyone
Don't rape anyone
Don't steal: a.) ATM Cards
b.) Credit Cards
c.) Calling Cards
Don't accept gifts
Don't break curfew

That should do it...

Posted by VolCane7979 on May 8, 2008 at 9:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ashley, it's 176 days until it's Basketball Time in Tennessee.

Posted by utfan15govols on May 8, 2008 at 9:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I can't wait until 2 years from now, and we will be saying, Jon who? Duke pulled out of offering him a scholarship, i read it on the net.If Duke did offer him a scholarship, he would have taken it. Trust me on that one. Hood's dad said last month that he was going to make his decision in october, then why the change? Hood lost ground with Duke and was losing ground with UT. Don't fret on Hood going to UK, trustme.

As for getting Maze. Yeah, he seems to have the look of an attitude, but is it just me or does Bruce Pearl know how to control these guys with this problem!

Posted by marc_ash on May 8, 2008 at 9:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack,

LOL. Sometimes I don't understand folks that post on this site. Post some good information without being an arrogant pr1ck and the critics come out. Guess it's the price you pay for not having a pay site.

I've got another tid-bit of information regarding Maze, but I'm going to keep it to myself. I don't think I can bear to get my feelings hurt from yemmusdarb or dsavol again...sniff sniff.

Posted by TommyJack on May 8, 2008 at 10:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Marc: Ef'em

Posted by LazhilUT on May 8, 2008 at 10:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

“The plane landed and I breathed in that Knoxville air,”

Man he must like polution! :-p

If Pearl liked it and the guy signed it...he wants to be a Vol...
Take that UK!

Posted by UTfan4life on May 8, 2008 at 10:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Welcome to the big orange, but still think JP couldve been a star with some practice..

Posted by Colliervol on May 8, 2008 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Didn't have a chance to read all posts so somebody may have hit this. Does Maze look like Allen Iverson or what? As far as being "The Solution", we shall see.

As far as some of the trolls who want to pass judgement on us for taking him: What? You guys don't understand that you aren't getting to the Sweet 16 or beyond (or to the BCS) with a bunch of kids from suburbia? If you are going to be successful in today's D-1 football and basketball, you are going to take some marginal academic and/or character kids. Just the way it is. You just hope that more stay in the program than those that can't hack it.

Sure, we can all poke a little fun at one another. But, don't delude yourselves that this is your dad's college sports. It is nowhere close. It is now all about the W's for the coaches and administrations and playing time for the kids. Anything else they say is a smokescreen.

Posted by volsthetruth on May 8, 2008 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Does anybody on here know B.Maze personality? I rest my case...

Posted by TurboFan on May 8, 2008 at 10:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Marc, there were JAs (jackasses) on the pay site also. The only thing paying did was keep the Memphsonians out.

I'm not worried about character of Mr. Maze, no apparent history, or attitude (the rest of the team won't let him have one much less Pearl). But I am wondering about academic standing since he went the JUCO route. Seems like a smart kid that may now have his priorities straight. But, what do I know.

Posted by marc_ash on May 8, 2008 at 10:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

WD40plusVol,

Thanks for the insight. I wasn't around when the paysite was going. But you are right, there are (to quote tngeoff) "haters" in every group I suppose. To bad the biggest "jerks" are the one's that are heard the most.

Maze has made some mistakes, but also knows what's at steak here. From my understanding, Pearl shot him a straight story. He will have a shot at the starting pg spot...that was the selling point.

I think most young athletes have "attitudes". I've seen many from the basketball and football team in the years I worked for UT. No way of telling how he'll pan out and what deicions he'll make...foro someone to infer that, would be stupid. Pearl told him he has a shot...just like everyone else. Guess it's up to Maze to take advantage of that shot.

Posted by marc_ash on May 8, 2008 at 10:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Colliervol,

Very good post. You are right, this isn't UK in the 60's. Today's sports are profit drivin, plain and simple. Colleges and especially college sports are a business. And that business is fueled by winning. It is nice to think that every program will get academic results similar to Duke, but that ain't happenin.

I believe character starts at home with the parents and then is fostered later in life. The life of a college athlete is FAR different than the average student. But, even with the differences there is a lot of room for growth and maturity, just by the nature of being that athlete.

Posted by bshone on May 8, 2008 at 10:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Lots of newcomers, but they're super talented... Tyler Smith and Wayne Chism are really important to the leadership and success of this team...

Maze/West
Hopson/Tabb
Prince/Tatum/Childress
Smith/Woolridge
Chism/Williams/Jurick

Even with the latest addition of Maze, we are thin at the guard spot. This isn't surprising after losing four of em: Lofton, J. Smith, Howell, and R. Smith. But as we know, Prince could get some time at the point guard spot if Maze/West get into trouble. Look for Josh Tabb to get significant minutes - not only will he need to sub in for Hopson, but his defensive skills will be key since he is the only one of the four guards to have any experience guarding SEC players.

I wouldn't be surprised to see a breakout year from Cameron Tatum. He looked really good in the few games we saw him in last year. If we're lucky, he and Woolridge will be here