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Written on John Adams: Hurd's commitment makes Beech a Tennessee team:

Hope this young man stays healthy and is able to Git R Dun. We are going to need a quality RB bad.

Written on Lane Kiffin, USC strive for drama-free 2013:

Are you kidding me? LK story! I am looking forward to the next artice updating all of you on my 3rd cousins step son whose name at this time I don't recall.

Written on Gray's transfer leaves little margin for error in Vols' secondary:

in response to GOJO:

Should Charlie be banished from this site if we go 7-5?

I wish he could be banished if we go 0-12! I don't have diarrhea of the pen on his team site. Why does he dump on ours?

Written on Gray's transfer leaves little margin for error in Vols' secondary:

We are going to need a good dose of the patience of Job, IMHO. Give this staff some time folks.

Written on Mike Strange: Butch Jones has turned team over to players:

in response to RedBoilingSpringsVol:

This a preemptive strike. jeffy, walt and all other trolls STFU!

A preemptive strike.....I like that one.

Written on As many as 30 scholarships could be available to Vols in 2014:

in response to BIVOLAR_BEARE:

Good point, UT may indeed be waiting to see some of these lineman drill one on one before deciding which ones fit their scheme the best. The DL in the SEC is the most important facet of the defense. It's the D-line size/quickness that separates the SEC from the rest of the country.

Good point about the DL impact in the SEC. I might add, a corner that can really play 1 on 1 against the best of the WRs doesn't hurt much either.

Written on As many as 30 scholarships could be available to Vols in 2014:

in response to SevenT:

Butch Jones better start recruiting because UT's cubbords are bare. Make no mistake about it this is going to be a pathetic team next year, much worse than last year. The unrealistic UT fan will turn on Jones mid season and by the end of next season Jones will be on the "Hot Seat" as UT fans will keep saying "we want Chuckie".

Just Saying

Nice to see your crystal ball is working so well. You wouldn't mind giving me todays lotto numbers would you? Thanks in advance.

Written on Butch Jones selling Tennessee's brand:

The constant negative troll mentality would make Sigmund Freud scratch his head and ask, "What the....?

Written on Govols247: UT defense needs more 'wham' prep:

More wham:

Is that: whip his a.. man? They need a lot of that considering last year.

Written on Mike Strange: Tyler Bray can look to Warner, Moon, Romo for inspiration:

Wonder how Vegas would rate those odds? Slim and none? I hope it is better than that. I always am glad when an orange man makes the big time.

Written on Mike Strange: Bray became the NFL draft's real "Mr. Irrelevant":

in response to FanNotSheep:

Maybe Bray ain't the brightest bulb in the candelabra, but Vince Young scored the lowest score on the NFL tests ever and was a first rounder.

Maybe Bray ain't mature but I was at the Montana game when everyone thought Peyton Manning had snuck into the stadium wearing Bray's jersey.

Maybe all the Jimmy Hyams types out there will say Bray wasn't this and Bray wasn't that, but before the 2013 season is over they will wish they had an offense to watch. Here is my prediction: It will be ugly.

If an NFL coach can't coach up a young man and help him see that he has the rough skills to make him a starter, maybe even a star, in the league, then what good is he?

If Cutcliffe had coached Bray, the young man would have been a first round draft pick. So if an NFL team needs a franchise QB, maybe they should hire Cut as their QB coach and sign Tyler Bray.

And note to several idiots on this site: Tyler Bray did not lose one football game in his UT career. The responsibility for those losses goes to Coaches Dooley and Sorry Sunseri, who put the worst UT defense on the field I've seen in 45 years of watching the Vols. With the 2011 defense the team goes 8-4 last year.

"Maybe Bray is not the brightest bulb in the candelabra" LMBO! That one, I've got to remember.

Written on After draft, some former Vols know their destination, others still searching for homes:

in response to eVOLved:

I think Bray has a good shot of realizing his potential. Once he's on a team, it'd be hard to deny his talent after they see him effortlessly zip the ball around.

I hope you are right and he gets a chance. Worrisome however is the fact, these teams have interviewed, watched in person, and have access to miles of film. That is worrisome!

Written on Mike Strange: Bray became the NFL draft's real "Mr. Irrelevant":

Hope the 2013 squad and those that follow learn a lesson from him and D. Rogers. Guys, get your act together....all of it. The SWAT concept
S- study film and playbook
W-work your butt off every practice
A-attitude- poor attitude will kill great talent
T-talent- "be all you can be" Someone said that.

Good luck to TB and to the 2013 squad. GBO

Written on Butch Jones' UT commitments high-ranked:

in response to volfaninbuckeyeland:

Happened to be in a local Walmart last night when I overheard a woman mention UT. Unable to resist the urge to insert myself into the conversation, I learned that CBJ had offered her son a place on special teams at UT, and she then proceeded to show me the sideline passes she was still proudly carrying in her purse after she and her family made the trip to Ktown for last week's OW spring game. She told me that there was no place like UT, at least, that she had ever seen and it wasn't just the facilities that made an impression, it was also the fans. Her son, a kicker at a local powerhouse school, had been sought after by numerous schools, including SEC schools as well as the in state premiere program, OSU. Now to put this in context, this woman's parents are both OSU alumni and this family, including the son, have been lifelong OSU fans. In fact, this young man met with UM and after doing so, reiterated to his parents that he wants to play for CBJ and the Vols and to play in the SEC. Now considering the fact that OSU very seldom loses out in head to head competition for the top in state talent, the fact that the Buckeyes will probably be a legitimate NC contender for the next few years, the fact that this family is going to have to come up with the hefty out of state tuition until full scholarship status is in place (he currently has a "preferred walk on" status), and the fact that this young man is going to have to endure the criticism from family and friends for not staying home for his college career, this conversation simply served to underscore the essence of this article concerning CBJ's effectiveness in the recruiting arena. Not only did this conversation provide me with a greater enthusiasm for the fortunes of UT football than I have had in some time, it also helped to ease the angst of having lost the 5* recruit from the Chatta area on NSD to the Buckeyes. I sincerely believe that if CBJ been recruiting that young man, he would be a Vol today. I have indicated before on this site that there is a lot of Tenn support in this area, and I believe that support is only going to increase with CBJ at the helm. The recruiting of this young man may not send shockwaves through the college ranks, but I believe it serves notice to UM and other top college programs that CBJ & his staff will not be so easily dismissed as perhaps the previous staff may have been. Hopefully, it may also be a wakeup call to these opponents that, sooner rather than later, playing in Neyland is not going to be the walk in the park that it has been in recent years. GBO!!

Very interesting post...thanks for sharing. I think we may have the right combo on the Hill again.

Written on Vols tight end Mychal Rivera drafted by Oakland Raiders:

Congrats to MR. He joins CP,JH, DT. Hopefully, there might be more. I was hoping someone might pick up Zach Rogers. The kid can fly. And wouldn't it have been grand if Herman Lathers had gone pro. Who could deserve it more?

Written on UT's Dallas Thomas picked by Miami Dolphins in NFL draft:

Happy for DT, CP, and JH; hate it for the rest of the guys who wanted to go pro.

Written on UT's Justin Hunter selected by Tennessee Titans in NFL draft:

Glad for Hunter. Hope TB and MR and the others can get drafted. Glad for them and good for the Vols.

Written on RB Marlin Lane 'absolutely' on track for return to Vols, Butch Jones says:

in response to SevenT:

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7 T:
The ticked temperamental tot totally talking trash.

I don't know just wondering.

Your free to gues what 6972 stands for but you would be wrong.
Why are you on this sight? Just wondering.

Written on Butch Jones and staff ready to show off skills at Orange and White Game:

They don't intend to reveal a lot in terms of schemes etc, but there may be a lot revealed anyway. We may see if we have got it or don't have it....tackling, blocking, catching,throwing etc. Hope what we see in the fundamentals looks good. Impress me with schemes later.

Written on Some UT walk-ons could get rare stage at Saturday's Orange and White game:

Azzinni's comment is both honest and painful. The receivers have got to get it together or the running backs are going to have a REAL tough time. Best wishes to every unit.

Written on Tennessee football post-practice report: Preparing for Orange & White game:

in response to pingkr62:

Let's enjoy U.T. Football while we can. After Saturday, we will all have to endure the days, weeks and months until August. At least the football magazines will be available soon. G.B.O.!!!

You are describing a millenium....at a minimum.

Written on Coalfield lineman Zach Stewart commits to Tennessee:

in response to allvol8:

I know you have an open mind...I can feel the breeze from here

Now that was funny.

Written on Coalfield lineman Zach Stewart commits to Tennessee:

Luvin' the recruitin' so fur. Go gettum coach!

Written on Vols atwitter for a turnout for spring game:

in response to CantStandCantStandSaban:

I'd be there if there wasn't three hours worth of asphalt between me and the stadium.

I think the 1986 record is safe, though. 70K + is muy ambitious.

I share your sentiments. I am 6 hours away but can't wait to hear about the outcome Maybe KNS will give a good thorough write up.

Written on John Adams: UT hopes one Daniel McCullers play will lead to others:

in response to CroKev:

Down to 347 lbs.! Man, one stiff breeze and the kid is going to blow away...

It was a real struggle, but with great determination the kid overcame anorexia.

Written on Tennessee secondary still primary request:

The defensive secondary is looking down the barrel of a double barrel shotgun, otherwise known as McCarron and Murray. Get ready guys. It's gonna get real again. GBO

Written on Tennessee RB Marlin Lane out for 'disciplinary reasons':

J.Jackson, D.Rogers, M. Lane etc ad infinitum ad nauseam. Will these people never learn? Thousands of kids would love to have the opportunity to wear O&W and others have the same opportunity to wear it and then flush it down the toilet. I don't get it.

Written on Mike Strange: How is UT doing on Dave Hart's mission of comprehensive success?:

I'd like to master the art of disagreeing without be disagreeable.

Written on UT's coach the right man for Peyton Manning:

I wonder if the day will ever come when PM will walk the sidelines at Neyland Stadium as OC or HC? A guy can dream can't he? Talk about recruiting and coaching.....wow!

Written on Tennessee still looking for 'playmakers' on offense:

I am as big of a fan as the next guy. However, I don't suffer from illusions of grandeur. I think CBJ can get it done. But if we are looking for miracles, don't hold your breath. Have we looked at the schedule? It's a nightmare!

Written on Tennessee still looking for 'playmakers' on offense:

"Still looking for playmakers on offense"...well let's hope we find them by Sept. But, being realistic, we have to work with what we have this year. That is inexperience at QB and young inexperienced receivers.

Written on John Adams: New staff won over Daniel Hood with its love for the game:

Got to admire this kids love for the game. Play me anywhere, just play me. If it takes putting on pounds or taking it off, just play me where I can contribute. What a great attitude. My hat is off to you Mr. Hood.

Written on Tennessee contends with dropped passes, injury in Thursday practice:

I'm not as concerned about the injuries as I am what appears to be wide receivers skills. Now, that bothers me. They have got to perform to keep the defense honest otherwise, everybody, including the opponents water boy is going to stack in the line. Running lanes are going to be scarce. I'm still not hearing anything about the kicking game. Maybe silence is golden....I hope. GBO

Written on Vols tinker with offensive line:

A big burden is on the OL this year, with a new QB and new receivers, they have got to git er dun.

Written on A.J. Johnson, UT linebackers tackling new goals :

I hope it is smack mouth in your face defense this year. I'm hoping they can make running backs curse the day they were born. If you want to take the fight out of the dog, knock his jock up between his shoulder blades a few times then he will be hoping it a pass play.

Written on Butch Jones tests Vols' ability to block out distractions at practice:

in response to TruVol:

I thought Devrin Young was a pretty good return guy. Why isn't his name in the mix?

Good question. He is small but I don't think he suffers from "fumbleitis". Am I wrong?
Maybe he is still in the mix.

Written on John Adams: Butch Jones turns up volume at scrimmage:

in response to BIVOLAR_BEARE:

It should not come as a surprise that CBJ's is one intense dude..GBO!!

Let us hope his intensity is highly contagious.

Comments about the QBs have been limited at least as far as I can tell. They need to get it together. An average QB in the SEC is a formula for disaster. Go Orange.

Written on Vols' defense backs up talk with big performance in scrimmage:

Defensive line was out shining O Line. Is that a little troublesome since that is supposed to be the strength of the team? Receivers have got to step up to the plate. If we can'throw, we will not be able to run in the SEC. Good luck Orange.

Written on ESPN levels new set of allegations against already-embattled Auburn:

in response to vol98champ:

"can" destroy? I'm not ready to tell what I know, because my relative won't talk about it yet.

I am not sure if I understand your comment correctly. But, if you are indicating you have a relative involved in a bad situation, I am truly sorry. If I have misinterpreted your comment, please forgive my misunderstanding. I am just so tired of seeing lives ruined.
P.S. Love your username. I have a big picture of the NCG that is called "The Catch" that was made by P. Price. Love my Orange.

Written on Mike Strange: Vols' coaches worked their way up:

Hope they can "work the atheletes" up the ladder to be competitive against a loaded SEC this year.
I need a tranquilizer when I look at this years schedule. GBO

Written on ESPN levels new set of allegations against already-embattled Auburn:

The war eagle may be about to have it's wings clipped. I hope all of this is not true. It is not because I love Auburn, but because these things can destroy lives and careers.

Written on Report: Former Auburn players detail payments, academic fraud, drug culture, criminal cover-ups:

If this is true, they might kiss the football program goodbye for a while.

And as a footnote: according to sevenT, we might as well kiss ours good bye also. Trolls never go away.

Written on Mike Strange: Vols go slow now in order to play fast later:

in response to SevenT:

Tennessee returns a sorry lot of players. This is going to be another loser season with the final game against Kentucky to determine who does not finish last in the SEC East.

Lock that Up

Why don't we forfeit all the games and save a lot of people time, energy and money? Apparently, there is no reason to play the schedule.

Written on Mike Strange: Vols go slow now in order to play fast later:

in response to AlpharettaVol:

The Oregon game will be interesting to watch. It will be when we see which team can "out-hurry" the other team. We might see close to 200 offensive plays in the game. Won't be any time between plays for the fans watching on TV to run to the frig or go to the head. Hope our defense is up to the task.

I draw the following conclusion: This game might call for a portable cooler filled with the favorite beverage and a portable potty...otherwise known as a bedside commmode all placed conveniently by our recliners. And oh, don't forget (for maximum enjoyment of the game) to give the wife the credit card so she can go to WalMart while the game is on.

Written on 'Test of maturity' coming on how UT football players used their spring break:

Coach Jancek and Coach Jones, we share your concern about the defensive problems we had last year. We lived through the pain of it all. We are hoping that you can fix some of that.

Written on David Climer: Butch Jones shows moxie Tennessee Vols need:

in response to BigOrangeRock:

I can already tell you that Butch is 10 times the coach as Dooleft. I guarantee 3 SEC wins this season.

Hope you are right. I just keep thinking about the nightmare of a schedule he has. 5 of the top 10 teams preseason....good grief, a man wouldn't wish that agony on his mother-in-law.

Written on Vols emphasis still to be basics:

in response to BIVOLAR_BEARE:

Good point..I remember watching UT last season take awful pursuit angles, aligned out of position or check into the wrong defense, not to mention bad form with tackling. It seemed like the most rudimentary elements of defense were not being taught..I saw the same blunders in UT last year that my youngest son's middle school fb team makes. Jancek on his worst day will have to be an improvement over that.

Isn't it interesting, as you pointed out, that when just 1 of those factors are diminshed, disaster can result. Be interesting to know how many yards last year we gave up simply by using sloppy tackling technique.

Written on Vols emphasis still to be basics:

D+T+E+T= sucess. A winning formula: desire, technique, effort, and talent. Hope we can put all that together consistently this year. Time will tell. September is never going to get here. Time is standing still. Go Vols.

Written on Vols believe they can have elite offensive line:

If there are no holes for the backs to run thru and there is no protection for the QB this year, there never will be. The trenches are where the rubber meets the road. Will be interesting to see how the SEC defenses try to play us. Can't wait till Sept. Go Vols and kick some butties.

Written on UT running backs coach Robert Gillespie to be paid $300,000:

I am wondering if they would just pay me $150K to tell the backs, "Don't fumble, run fast, and run over people"? If they would be interested, I'd be interested.....just wondering.

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